House of Assembly: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (20 June 2024). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier): I have been advised that for the Audit Office of South Australia:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2024-25 is $2,145,000. 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 2024-25.

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Ernst & Young Actuarial review of liabilities $98,900
KPMG Actuarial review of liabilities $95,000
Pitcher Partners Corporate Pty Ltd Review of asset valuation model $18,000


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 2024-25.

Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Galpins Sub-contract auditing services $455,000
Ernst & Young Sub-contract auditing services $178,400
Grant Thornton Sub-contract auditing services $100,000
KPMG Sub-contract auditing services $97,400
Bentleys (SA) Pty Ltd Sub-contract auditing services $84,500
Aktis Performance Management Review of Positions $21,600