House of Assembly: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (29 June 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier): I have been advised by the Auditor-General that for Auditor-General's Department:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2023-24 is $2,148,000.

The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2023-24.

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
KPMG Actuarial review of liabilities. $92,500
Ernst & Young Actuarial review of liabilities. $95,900
RM Consulting Group Pty Ltd Subject matter expert $71,000
Jacobs Group (Australia) Pty Ltd Subject matter expert $62,000
Pitcher Partners Corporate Pty Ltd Review of asset valuation model $27,000
The Message Bureau Development of an internal communications strategy $11,400


The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2023-24.

Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Ernst & Young Sub-contract auditing services $254,800
KPMG Sub-contract auditing services $174,400
Galpins Sub-contract auditing services $372,800
Grant Thornton Sub-contract auditing services $54,000