Accountability and reporting

The Commission makes regular submissions to Parliament reporting on its performance and activities. This is a central location to find the Commission's key areas of accountability and reporting. These include the following:

Annual reports

The Annual Report is prepared by the Commission in accordance with Section 46 of the Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The report provides an overview of the entity’s capability and performance.

Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC)

The Commission’s Audit Committee reviews the appropriateness of the Commission’s financial and performance reporting, and systems of risk oversight and management and internal control. The Committee is established in accordance with the mandatory requirements outlined in section 45 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and section 17 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014.

Child safety statement

The annual child safety statement reaffirms the Commission's commitment to child safety.

Corporate plan

The corporate plan is the Commission’s primary planning document. It provides Parliament, the public and stakeholders with an understanding of our purpose and functions. It sets out how we will measure performance in achieving our purpose. The corporate plan is produced in accordance with paragraph 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

Freedom of information

In accordance with The Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Gifts and hospitality

A register of gifts and hospitality offered to APSC staff with a value over $100.

Information publication scheme

In accordance with The Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Parliamentary reporting

Including:

• Legal services expenditure 
• Senate order for indexed list of departmental or agency files
• Procurement, contracts and tenders
  • Senate order for entity contracts
  • Procurement complaint process.

Portfolio budget statements

The Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements) inform Members of Parliament and the public of the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes. They also assist the Senate Standing Committees with their examination of the Government’s Budget.

Procedures for determining breaches of the Code of Conduct and for determining sanctions

In accordance with s.15(3) of the Public Service Act 1999 (the Act) the Australian Public Service Commissioner, as the agency head of the Australian Public Service Commission (the Commission), has established procedures for determining whether an APS employee, or former employee, in the Commission has breached the Code of Conduct, and for determining sanctions. These procedures are made publicly available in accordance with s.15(7) of the Act.

Public interest disclosure scheme

In accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013.

Transparent Use of AI at the Commission

In accordance with the requirements outlined within the Digital Transformation Agency’s Policy for the responsible use of AI in government- external site, this statement provides an overview of the Commissions current use of AI and its Accountable Officials.