Department-wide
To outline the Department of Education’s (the department’s) approach to planning and managing resources efficiently and effectively.
The department’s budget supports the delivery of outcomes identified in the Strategic Plan and aligns with the Long-Term Financial Plan.
Principle
What this means for the department
Accountability
All departmental budgets are developed and managed in accordance with Queensland Treasury guidelines. Budgets are reported to Parliament through the State Budget Papers and reviewed through a series of parliamentary estimates hearings, which comprise government and opposition members.
Equity
The department ensures funding is managed efficiently and effectively to meet government and departmental priorities.
Performance
The department’s budget is monitored through monthly financial performance reporting to ensure issues are appropriately managed.
Sustainability
The department prioritises and manages its budget in line with funding provided by government.
Flexibility
The Executive Management Board may make decisions that require variations to budgets throughout the financial year.
Term
Definition
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan outlines the department’s vision for Queensland children and students, workplaces and communities and its people.
Long-Term Financial Plan
The Long-Term Financial Plan describes the department’s framework for delivering cost effective services, maximising value and planning for future resource allocation.
State Budget Papers
The State Budget Papers provide published budgeted financial and non-financial information for the Budget year.
Parliamentary estimates hearings
Comprised of government and non-government members, the parliamentary estimates hearings inform the general parliamentary debate on budgets. These hearings ensure accountability and transparency of the overall budget process.
Previous seven years shown. Minor version updates not included.
1.0 Budget development and management
For further information, please contact: Finance Branch through the Services Catalogue Online (DoE employees only). Customers and users external to the department should email InternalBudget.finance@qed.qld.gov.au.
Uncontrolled copy. Refer to the Department of Education Policy and Procedure Register to ensure you have the most current version of this document.
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