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Auditor-General's Report

In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (3 November 2022).

The Hon. B.I. BOYER (Wright—Minister for Education, Training and Skills): I have been advised:

As you would be aware, from late 2021, the Department for Education prioritised response to COVID-19 and sought to limit non-essential activities to minimise impacts to critical school functions. The Education Management System (EMS) project was subsequently paused through this period.

As of 11 November 2022, the EMS project has completed:

Rollout of the preschool administration module to 263 sites and commenced pilot of two sites for preschool finance.

Rolled out EMS administration, finance, teacher, student and parent modules to 25 schools (primary, secondary and combined).

Rolled out EdSmart (digital communications platform providing digital forms, consents and payments for school staff and parents) to 248 schools.

Project rollouts are expected to continue to scale up throughout 2023.