GENERAL LEDGER EXPENDITURE

78 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (31 July 2007). Is all expenditure on leasehold improvements now capitalised and reconciled to the General Ledger rather than the Fixed Asset Register, as recommended by the Auditor-General and if not, why not?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I provide the following information:

Capital contributions cannot be specifically identified against a capital project. They are a generalised funding source aimed at funding capital works outside of legislated funds such as the Highways Fund.

The amount of $16.7 million represents the additional contribution required within the capital program after consideration of the available cash balances carried forward from 2005-06 within the department's operating account and direct appropriations from Treasury.