HEALTH BUDGET

In reply to the Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (5 April 2012).

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Ageing, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Arts): I am advised:

1. The Department for Health and Ageing reports monthly to the Department of Treasury and Finance on the financial performance of all SA Health entities and the cash balances held in deposit accounts established in accordance with Treasurer's Instruction 6.

The Department for Health and Ageing also provides a monthly report to the Department of Treasury and Finance for each SA Health entity in relation to outstanding balances of creditor accounts in accordance with Treasurer's Instruction 11.

The specific issue highlighted by the Honourable Member at the Children's, Youth and Women's Health Service was one of timing. A significant portion of both the receivable and payables contained within the working capital ratio is within South Australia Government entities. The ratio is also consistent with prior years.