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Manage public sector financial resources

Manage public sector financial resources

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPMGT009
State Code
AWU52
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
081199 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide input into public sector budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting requirements, and the allocation and management of resources to achieve the required outputs of the business unit. It includes contributing to financial bids and estimates, allocating funds, managing budgets and reporting on financial activity.This unit applies to those working in the area of financial management for their organisation.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to financial bids and estimates
  • 1.1 Identify organisational initiatives requiring the preparation of bids and estimates in accordance with resource constraints and organisational needs.
  • 1.2 Substantiate information for bids and/or estimates, ensuring it contains logical assumptions and takes account of strategic plans, government policies and priorities.
  • 1.3 Prepare information for bids and/or estimates including a timeframe to meet critical submission dates.
  • 1.4 Prepare documentation to support bids and/or estimates in accordance with budget guidelines.
2. Allocate funds
  • 2.1 Approve budgets and allocate financial resources.
  • 2.2 Make allocations and take account of any statutory requirements or constraints.
  • 2.3 Maintain audit trails to ensure tracking and to identify variances between agreed and actual allocations.
  • 2.4 Monitor financial allocation against organisational objectives and priorities and take corrective action as required.
3. Manage budgets
  • 3.1 Undertake budget management that meets the financial accountability requirements of the organisation.
  • 3.2 Monitor expenses against budget and authorise in accordance with financial delegation and organisational financial controls.
  • 3.3 Obtain and provide financial reports.
  • 3.4 Monitor expenses through analysis of financial information and resolve or refer problems in accordance with financial delegation.
  • 3.5 Align expenditure with service delivery expectations.
  • 3.6 Negotiate changes to the budget to account for potential under-spending, delays in service delivery, overruns and unneeded line items.
4. Report on financial activities
  • 4.1 Identify requirements for financial management and reporting in accordance with the public sector financial management framework.
  • 4.2 Undertake financial management and reporting.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8213 PSPMNGT610A Manage public sector financial resources Unit of competency