Annual Report - COMPLETE - Australian Crime Commission

The ACC’s financial result for 2003-04 was a deficit of $3.3 million. This was an
improvement against the budgeted deficit of $4.5 million in this year. The budgeted
deficit reflected the commitment to expenditure of $4.5m in this year on lapsed tied
funding programs, where funding had not been expended in 2002–03 and carried
over. The ACC’s operating loss for 2003-04 was $1.4 million, with the remainder of
the deficit comprising abnormal items, mainly reflecting write-downs in asset values.
These will better position the ACC financially through reduced depreciation expenses
in later years and allow greater flexibility to replace and enhance technology and
communications infrastructure. The ACC has a balanced budget for 2004–05.
The ACC’s revenue for 2003-04 included $6.8 million for services received from other
law enforcement agencies. This is an encouraging sign of increased cooperation
in managing nationally significant crime.
Resource Management
Asset management
All ACC assets are safeguarded, recorded and managed in accordance with the Chief
Executive Instructions (CEIs) to guarantee the integrity of its financial statements.
The CEIs are included on the ACC’s intranet site for the information of all staff.
Purchasing
During 2003–04, a review was undertaken of the ACC’s support services and
contracts. A number of recommendations were made to improve the functions
necessary to sustain the ACC business. On 1 July 2004, the purchasing function of
the ACC was strengthened and transferred from Melbourne to head office in Canberra
in order to better manage and record contracts.
Competitive tendering and contracting
The ACC engaged in no competitive tendering or contracting activity during the period.
Social justice
Social justice principles such as equity, equality and access are reflected in the ACC’s
policies and practices. Internally, the ACC aims to ensure equity and fairness by
implementing and supporting programs including equity and diversity and workplace
harassment. The ACC’s Equity and Diversity Plan promotes awareness of these
matters among staff and managers. The ACC’s ethics statement is based on the
Australian Public Service Values. Sound ethics are encouraged among all ACC staff
in their dealings with colleagues, external organisations and other individuals. This
is particularly vital during investigations to ensure that the privacy, reputation and
safety of all parties, including those being investigated, is protected.
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