Module 1: Stakeholder identification and agreement This module helps identify stakeholders involved in the approval process and ensures that all parties agree to complete the approval digitally. Note: The questions represented in this module are consistent with the requirements of the Electronic Transactions Act 1999. However, you should also consider your agency’s specific operating circumstances and requirements before implementing a digital approval process. Refer to the for an overview of this module. Module 1 - Stakeholder identification and agreement Instructions Beginning with Module 1, address each question and follow the recommended action based on your response. Question Considerations Y/N For responses For responses ‘Yes’ ‘No’ 1 Existing procedures Existing business procedures can Refer to business Continue to Q2. Are there existing procedures documenting the help inform your responses procedures when business process and approval requirements? throughout the assessment process. completing the assessment. After determining an appropriate digital approval method, document any specific requirements in the applicable business procedures. Continue to Q2. 2 Delegations Consider any agency-specific or Refer to and document the Continue to Q3. Are there specific approval delegations that apply internal delegation requirements applicable approval to the business process? that may apply. Approval delegation for any specific delegations include: requirements to be legal delegations incorporated into the digital financial delegations, such as approval. Accountable Authority
Module 1: Stakeholder identification and agreement This module helps identify stakeholders involved in the approval process and ensures that all parties agree to complete the approval digitally. Note: The questions represented in this module are consistent with the requirements of the Electronic Transactions Act 1999. However, you should also consider your agency’s specific operating circumstances and requirements before implementing a digital approval process. Refer to the for an overview of this module. Module 1 - Stakeholder identification and agreement Instructions Beginning with Module 1, address each question and follow the recommended action based on your response. Question Considerations Y/N For ‘Yes’ responses For ‘No’ responses 1 Existing procedures Are there existing procedures documenting the business process and approval requirements? Existing business procedures can help inform your responses throughout the assessment process. Refer to business procedures when completing the assessment. After determining an appropriate digital approval method, document any specific requirements in the applicable business procedures. Continue to Q2. Continue to Q2. 2 Delegations Are there specific approval delegations that apply to the business process? Consider any agency-specific or internal delegation requirements that may apply. Approval delegations include: legal delegations financial delegations, such as Accountable Authority Refer to and document the applicable approval delegation for any specific requirements to be incorporated into the digital approval. Continue to Q3.
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