Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on the Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) reform project and details of the proposed process improvements identified for AEP. Background Regulatory reform is one of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ key priorities. The reform of the provides a major opportunity for the department in this arena. In 2014 the Compliance Division started investigating the reform of the AA to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing arrangements. As a result of this investigation the AEP Reform Project was initiated by the Compliance Assessment and Management (CAM) section and was approved in September 2015. This project provides key benefits for both the department and industry, and is considered a priority by both parties. Identified Issues Of the issues recognised as limiting the uptake and expansion of AEPCOMM, three primary issues were identified: The low number of commodities and types of entries currently available to be processed through AEPCOMM The complexity of commodity pathways outlined in the Class 19.2 Requirements document (Previously Processes and Outcome Document) Management of non-compliance. To address issues, the project team have identified a number of process improvements which are aimed to increase the current uptake of AEP and the overall volume of entries processed. Currently 50% of all entries referred to the department could be processed through AEP however only 16% are. The following diagram provides an overview of the new AEP model, with details of the changes provided in the text below. The New AEP Model Basic overview of the new AEP model Commodity Expansion The scoping and inclusion of commodities is being conducted over two phases. Phase 1 Commodities which can be easily included on the AA. The inclusion of these commodities would require no significant IT or policy changes. The project team has identified some potential commodities for phase 1 and is currently consulting with the commodity sections to gain approval for their inclusion onto AEP.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on the Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) reform project and details of the proposed process improvements identified for AEP. Background Regulatory reform is one of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ key priorities. The reform of the provides a major opportunity for the department in this arena. In 2014 the Compliance Division started investigating the reform of the AA to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing arrangements. As a result of this investigation the AEP Reform Project was initiated by the Compliance Assessment and Management (CAM) section and was approved in September 2015. This project provides key benefits for both the department and industry, and is considered a priority by both parties. Identified Issues Of the issues recognised as limiting the uptake and expansion of AEPCOMM, three primary issues were identified: The low number of commodities and types of entries currently available to be processed through AEPCOMM The complexity of commodity pathways outlined in the Class 19.2 Requirements document (Previously Processes and Outcome Document) Management of non-compliance. To address issues, the project team have identified a number of process improvements which are aimed to increase the current uptake of AEP and the overall volume of entries processed. Currently 50% of all entries referred to the department could be processed through AEP however only 16% are. The following diagram provides an overview of the new AEP model, with details of the changes provided in the text below. The New AEP Model Basic overview of the new AEP model Commodity Expansion The scoping and inclusion of commodities is being conducted over two phases. Phase 1 Commodities which can be easily included on the AA. The inclusion of these commodities would require no significant IT or policy changes. The project team has identified some potential commodities for phase 1 and is currently consulting with the commodity sections to gain approval for their inclusion onto AEP.
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