Checklist
Users of this checklist should not lose sight of the need for the annual report to tell the entity's performance story.
| CEA Section | Information required to be included in the annual report | Index | Area covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152(2), 157 | Coverage of the annual report. | 2.2 | |
| 151(2) | Information to enable an informed assessment of performance. | Overview & 2.7.1 | |
| 151(1)(f) | Directions issued by Ministers. | 2.7.1.1 | |
| 151(1)(g) | Compliance with EEO policies. | 2.7.2.2 | |
| 151(1)(k) | Other matters relating to the Crown entity's performance. | 2.7.1.3 | |
| 151(1)(h), 152(1)(a),(b) | Remuneration to board / committee members. | 2.8.1 | |
| 151(1)(h), 152(1)(c) | Number of employees earning over $100,000. | 2.8.2 | |
| 151(1)(h), 152(1)(d) | Compensation and other benefits. | 2.8.1 & 2.8.2 | |
| 151(1)(i) | Disclosure of ultra vires transactions with natural persons. | 2.8.3 | |
| 151(1)(j) | Permission to act despite being interested in a matter. | 2.8.4 | |
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Specific information to be included in the annual report covered by the Audit opinion | ||
| 151(1)(c), 154(1), (3)(a) | Financial statements comply with GAAP. | 2.4.2 | |
| 151(1)(c), 154(3)(c) | Forecast financial statements for comparison. | 2.4.3 | |
| 154(3)(b) | Other financial information. | 2.4.4 | |
| 151(1)(b), 153 | Statement of Service Performance. | 2.5 | |
| 153(2), 143 | Exemptions from the Statement of Service Performance. | 2.5.1 | |
| 151(1)(d), 155 | Statement of Responsibility - signed by two board members. | 1.1.1 & 2.5.2 | |
| 151(1)(e), 156 | Audit Report. | 2.6 | |
| Other requirements | |||
| 151(3) | Annual report signed and dated by two board members. | 1.1.1 | |
| 156(1) | Financial statements and annual report provided to the Auditor-General. | 2.3 | |
| 150(1) | Annual report provided to the responsible Minister. | 1.3.1 | |
| 150(3) | Annual report presented to the House. | 1.1.3 & 1.3.2 | |
| 150(4) | Annual report published. | 1.3.3 | |
| 150(4) | Annual report available publicly as soon as it is published. | 1.4 |
