Thank you for your invitation to comment on the recommendations contained in the report. We have liaised with the Department of Human Services and have contributed to their response where relevant.
The Department of Treasury and Finance should:
• review the Partnerships Victoria contract management guidance in relation to Contract Management Plans and Contract Administration Manuals to ensure it is clear and unambiguous, particularly in the following areas:
• whether a Contract Management Plan and Contract Administration Manual needs to be prepared at the design and construct and/or operating phases of the project
• whether Contract Management Plans need to be re-submitted to government if materially amended after initial noting. (Recommendation 5.4)