JULIA FARR ASSOCIATION

In reply to Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg) (26 October 2010).

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Treasurer, Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education): As part of the 2009-10 Audit process, the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) became aware of concerns raised by the Auditor-General about grant funding arrangements between the Department for Families and Communities (DFC) and disability service providers.

The former Treasurer, the Hon. K.O. Foley MP, was briefed on the nature of the Auditor-General's concerns as part of regular verbal briefs provided by DTF.

The Auditor-General confirms in his report that funding to DFC was used for its approved and intended purpose:

'Of crucial importance, it is acknowledged that the grant funds allocated to the department were used to facilitate the purchase of disability equipment as was approved by Cabinet.'