5.  PPP project governance

DTF is the relevant PPP authority as defined in the national PPP guidelines. DTF has whole-of-government responsibility for:

•  development, monitoring and administration of PPP policy and guidelines;

•  analysing business cases and procurement plans for proposed PPP projects;

•  reviewing PPP projects;

•  assisting in contract negotiations;

•  providing representation on steering committees; and

•  advising the Treasurer and Cabinet on PPP policy matters and individual PPP proposals.

The procuring agency is responsible for the management and implementation of a PPP project. The agency will form a multidisciplinary project team with appropriate private and public sector expertise relevant to the project. A steering committee chaired by the chief executive officer (or their nominee) will oversee the project team. DTF and the State Solicitor's Office are to be represented on the steering committee and, where appropriate, agencies such as the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Department of Housing and Works and the Office of Strategic Projects (OSP).

Procuring agencies are to specifically consult DTF in relation to budgeting, accounting and taxation matters on PPP projects. Procuring agencies are also to consider the assistance available from the OSP. The Auditor-General will have full and complete access, as required, to information on any Western Australian PPP project.

Under the State Supply Commission Act, the State Supply Commission issues policies and guidelines for the procurement of goods and services by government agencies. Unless expressly exempted, agencies are required to comply with State Supply Commission policies. Procuring agencies must ensure they comply with all government policies which may apply to the PPP project. In general, procurement is covered by the Public Works Act.