Department-wide
This procedure explains how the Department of Education (the department) establishes and maintains its annual operating and capital budgets.
The department’s funding is largely sourced from the state and commonwealth governments. The department reports annually on its budget to Parliament through the state budget process managed by Queensland Treasury. The state budget papers are published annually on state budget day and include the department’s estimated operating and capital position, activities undertaken and departmental priorities for the coming budget year. These budgets are reviewed through a series of parliamentary estimates hearings attended by both government and non-government members. During the financial year the government also publishes Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review information to ensure accountability and transparency for planned and actual government spending.
The department’s internal timelines align with the state budget process to ensure timely and accurate budget information is communicated to government. The department’s Executive Management Board (EMB) are responsible for allocating and monitoring the budget internally to align with the Strategic Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and government priorities. Throughout the year budget changes will occur in consultation with Queensland Treasury on behalf of the government.
Schools receive departmental funding to operate, maximise student outcomes and realise their individual improvement agendas. Principals are responsible for ensuring all funding is used in full to deliver the highest quality educational experiences possible for all students enrolled at their schools.
Term
Definition
Executive Management Board (EMB)
The department’s EMB supports the Director-General to set the strategic direction, identify priorities, make financial budgetary decisions and monitor the performance of the department to deliver efficient and effective outcomes for Queensland.
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.
Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review
The mid-year fiscal and economic review provides an update of the State’s economic and fiscal position since the release of the state budget. It allows the government to review the progress of outcomes for the state.
Parents and Citizens’ Association
A Parents and Citizens’ Association (Association) may be formed for a state school to promote the interests of, and facilitate the development and further improvement of, the school.
Parliamentary estimates hearings
Comprised of government and non-government members parliamentary estimates hearings inform the general parliamentary debate on budgets. These hearings ensure accountability and transparency of the overall budget process.
State budget papers
The State Budget Papers provide published budgeted financial and non-financial information for the Budget year.
Departmental expense, capital and revenue measures reflecting decisions since the previous budget are outlined in Budget Paper 4 – Budget Measures.
State budget day
The day Parliament passes legislation to allocate state funding to government departments. State budget day is a key date during the state budget process.
State budget process
The state budget process facilitates the provision of state funding to government departments.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan outlines the department’s vision for Queensland children and students, workplaces and communities and its people.
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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