PHN Programme Management applicants of the outcome of any funding process, Information Gathering responding to queries in relation to the funding Sessions with Stakeholders process, and for resolving any uncertainties that may A number of information gathering sessions with state arise in relation to funding requirements. and territory governments, Medicare Locals and peak The department is responsible for decisions regarding bodies were undertaken during June and July 2014. These sessions informed the policy development the internal administrative, assessment recommendations and programme management leading to these programme guidelines. arrangements under the PHN Programme including: Relevant Legislation assessing the initial applications; The PHN Programme draws its administrative authority developing funding agreements or any from the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines alternative contractual arrangement; (CGRGs) that are issued by the Minister for Finance monitoring the performance of activities to under the Public Governance, Performance and ensure the conditions of the funding Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The legal agreement or other contractual arrangement authority for the grant is Section 32(b) of the Financial are met; Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997 and assessing performance and financial reports Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) and undertaking follow up activity as Regulations 1997, Schedule 1AB Part 4 section 57 necessary; Primary Health Networks. making payments as specified in the funding agreement or contractual arrangement; and Department of Health staff involved in grant providing feedback to funded organisations administration are accountable for complying with the during the funding period and following the CGRGs, and other policies and legislation that interact conclusion of activities. with grants administration. The Assessment Committee Roles and Responsibilities A tiered assessment committee was established by the Department of Health department to appraise applications against the selection criteria and select the shortlisted applicants The department manages the PHN Programme. It is for consideration by the Approver. Assessment of the responsible for the development and dissemination of applications included advice from subject experts, all documentation regarding funding under the PHN including external experts. Programme and for ensuring that documentation is in accordance with the PHN Programme’s objectives. Approver The department is also responsible for notifying
PHN Programme Management Information Gathering Sessions with Stakeholders A number of information gathering sessions with state and territory governments, Medicare Locals and peak bodies were undertaken during June and July 2014. These sessions informed the policy development leading to these programme guidelines. Relevant Legislation The PHN Programme draws its administrative authority from the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs) that are issued by the Minister for Finance under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The legal authority for the grant is Section 32(b) of the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997 and Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997, Schedule 1AB Part 4 section 57 Primary Health Networks. Department of Health staff involved in grant administration are accountable for complying with the CGRGs, and other policies and legislation that interact with grants administration. Roles and Responsibilities Department of Health The department manages the PHN Programme. It is responsible for the development and dissemination of all documentation regarding funding under the PHN Programme and for ensuring that documentation is in accordance with the PHN Programme’s objectives. The department is also responsible for notifying applicants of the outcome of any funding process, responding to queries in relation to the funding process, and for resolving any uncertainties that may arise in relation to funding requirements. The department is responsible for decisions regarding the internal administrative, assessment recommendations and programme management arrangements under the PHN Programme including: assessing the initial applications; developing funding agreements or any alternative contractual arrangement; monitoring the performance of activities to ensure the conditions of the funding agreement or other contractual arrangement are met; assessing performance and financial reports and undertaking follow up activity as necessary; making payments as specified in the funding agreement or contractual arrangement; and providing feedback to funded organisations during the funding period and following the conclusion of activities. The Assessment Committee A tiered assessment committee was established by the department to appraise applications against the selection criteria and select the shortlisted applicants for consideration by the Approver. Assessment of the applications included advice from subject experts, including external experts. Approver
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