1. The Secretary's review 1999-2000
3. A summary of the Department's roles and the new reporting framework
4. Analysis of performance for Outcome 1
5. Analysis of performance for Outcome 2
6. Analysis of performance for Outcome 3
8. Management and accountability
9. External scrutiny and legal matters affecting the Department
A2. Occupational health and safety
A4. Payments to advertising and market research organisations
A6. Performance against actual results against outcomes and outputs
Performance information for Outcome 1
Performance information for Outcome 2
Performance information for Outcome 3
This Appendix sets out actual results against planned performance in relation to the Department’s outcomes and outputs. Detailed performance information for each Outcome is presented consistent with the Portfolio Budget Statements, 1999-2000 and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements, 1999-2000. See Chapter 3 for a full explanation of Outcomes-Outputs Framework and Chapters 4, 5 and 6 for an analysis of progress towards achieving the Outcomes in terms of the strategic priorities and effectiveness indicators.
In summary, the Department’s three Outcomes and associated outputs are as follows:
Outcome 1 School systems provide their students with high quality foundation skills and learning outcomes.
Outputs contributing to Outcome 1
Output Group 1.1 Infrastructure funding for the school system
Output Group 1.2 Assistance for school students with special needs
Output Group 1.3 Enhance the quality of teaching and learning
Outcome 2 Post-school education and training providers assist individuals achieve relevant skills and learning outcomes for work and life.
Outputs contributing to Outcome 2
Output Group 2.1 Infrastructure funding for the post-compulsory education
system
Output Group 2.2 Apprenticeships and traineeships
Output Group 2.3 Skill development and transition support
Output Group 2.4 Opportunities for the active engagement of young people
with community activities
Outcome 3 Australian institutions advance the knowledge base, contribute to the national innovation system and participate effectively in the global development of knowledge and skills.
Outputs contributing to Outcome 3
Output Group 3.1 Funding higher education, research and training
Output Group 3.2 Funding higher education research activities
Output Group 3.3 Internationalisation of Australian education and training
Under each Outcome, performance information is first provided for Administered Items and then for Departmental Outputs for each output group.
The measures for Administered Items are categorised as Quality and Quantity. The categories for measuring Departmental Outputs are Administration, Policy Advising, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services and Research, Analysis and Evaluation.
The structure is set out schematically for Outcome 1. The Outcomes 2 and 3 follow the same pattern.
Outcome 1 School systems provide their students with high quality foundation skills and learning outcomes.
Outputs contributing to Outcome 1 |
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Administered Items |
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Output Group 1.1 Infrastructure funding for the school system |
Quantity |
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Quality |
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Output Group 1.2 Assistance for school students with special needs |
Quantity |
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Quality |
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Output Group 1.3 Enhance the quality of teaching and learning |
Quantity |
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Quality |
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Departmental Outputs |
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Output Group 1.1 Infrastructure funding for the school system |
Administration |
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Policy Advising |
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Ministerial and Parliamentary Services |
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Research, Analysis and Evaluation |
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Output Group 1.2 Assistance for school students with special needs |
Administration |
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Policy Advising |
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Ministerial and Parliamentary Services |
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Research, Analysis and Evaluation |
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Output Group 1.3 Enhance the quality of teaching and learning |
Administration |
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Policy Advising |
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Ministerial and Parliamentary Services |
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Research, Analysis and Evaluation |
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME
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Summary of progress to 30 June 2000 by outputs
Outcome 1: School systems provide thier students with high quality foundation skills and learning outcomes
Performance Information for Administered Items
Output Group 1.1: Infrastructure funding for the schools system
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Performance Indicator |
1999 - 2000 Performance (planned) |
1999 - 2000 Performance (actual) |
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Quantity |
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Number of funded enrolments |
3 276 000 |
3 271 229 (99.8 per cent) |
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Number of capital projects |
800 |
703 (88 per cent) |
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Quality |
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Satisfactory financial and educational accountability including reporting through the Annual National Report on Schooling in Australia (ANR)* |
At least 90 per cent of agencies funded in 1999 to meet financial and educational accountability by 30 June 2000 (or such later date as determined by the Minister) |
94 per cent |
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At least 50 per cent of capital funds provided to meet the capital needs of existing school students in each State through refurbishment and upgrading of facilities |
50 per cent of capital funds for 1999 in each State provided for existing places |
More than 50 per cent of funds have been provided for existing places in all States except Queensland (44 per cent) which experienced a high growth rate of student enrolments |
* Educational accountability for Commonwealth schools programmes is met through participation in the Annual National Report on Schooling in Australia (ANR), the provision of agreed reports and participation in evaluations of the outcomes of programmes of financial assistance.
The ANR describes the developments in schooling during the year, including in the areas of special interest agreed by Ministers. It also provides analysis and comment on what schools achieved during the year, where progress needs to be made, and prospects for the near future. An appendix presents contextual information on schooling in Australia along with detailed data tables.
Participation in the ANR comprises reporting against items set out in the Agreed Information Framework for the ANR (involving contributions to both the National Overview chapter and the relevant State or Territory chapter) and participation in the sample studies endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) as part of the Framework.
Overall the ANR provides a strong indicator of the quality of schooling in Australia.
Output Group 1.2: Assistance for school students with special needs
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Performance Indicator |
1999 - 2000 Performance (planned) |
1999 - 2000 Performance (actual) |
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Quantity |
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Number of Homework Centres funded under the Aboriginal Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ATAS) and number of students attending |
Centres 860 |
846 (98 per cent) |
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Number of students receiving individual or small group ATAS assistance (excluding Homework Centres) |
Students 15 400 |
16 200 (98 per cent) |
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Number of school students in receipt of ABSTUDY |
Students 26 000 |
27 258 (105 per cent) |
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Number of Indigenous students assisted |
School students: 108 600 |
106 628 (98 per cent) |
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Number of students assisted through Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) |
Students 12 250 |
12 237 (100 per cent) |
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Number of students with disabilities |
93 300 |
103 237 (110 per cent) |
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Number of ESL Indigenous language speaking students assisted |
2 400 |
1 860 (78 per cent) (1) |
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Number of ESL new arrivals students assisted |
10 150 |
9 641 (95 per cent) |
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Number of education authorities submitting literacy and numeracy plans |
24 education authorities are expected to submit plans in 1999 |
100 per cent |
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Quality |
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Proportion of education authorities submitting literacy and numeracy plans demonstrating satisfactory use of funds to support the implementation of the National Literacy and Numeracy Plan and realisation of the agreed National Literacy and Numeracy Goals |
At least 90 per cent of education authorities are expected to submit satisfactory literacy and numeracy plans in 1999 |
100 per cent |
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Satisfactory financial and educational accountability including reporting through the ANR where appropriate: |
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At least 90 per cent of agencies to meet financial and educational accountability requirements by 30 June 2000 (or such later date as determined by the Minister) |
94 per cent |
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At least 90 per cent of projects completed in 1999 to meet financial and educational accountability requirements in accordance with the contract timeframe |
90.3 per cent |
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At least 90 per cent of agencies to meet financial and educational accountability requirements in accordance with the contract timeframe |
59 per cent in accordance with the contract timeframe 97 per cent by end of June 2000 |
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At least 90 per cent of projects completed in 1999 to meet financial and educational accountability requirements in accordance with the contract timeframe |
Information currently unavailable. Data collection is progressing and expected to be completed in October 2000 |
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At least 90 per cent of agencies to meet financial and educational accountability requirements in accordance with the contract timeframe |
100 per cent ( Literacy) 5 per cent (Aboriginal Tutorial Assistance Scheme under Bulk Funding contracts) in accordance with the contract timeframe.(2) 77 per cent by end of June 2000 |
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At least 90 per cent of projects completed in 1999 to meet financial and educational accountability requirements in accordance with the contract timeframe |
100 per cent ( Literacy) 5 per cent (Vocational and Educational Guidance for Aboriginals Scheme) in accordance with the contract timeframe (2) . 71 per cent by end of June 2000 |
Output Group 1.3: Enhance the quality of teaching and learning
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Performance Indicator |
1999 - 2000 Performance (planned) |
1999 - 2000 Performance (actual) |
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Quantity |
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Number of Year 12 students studying a language other than English |
25 000 |
24 051 (96 per cent) |
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Number of updated Discovering Democracy kits distributed to schools in 1999 |
10 000 |
Indicator met |
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Number of New Apprenticeships in Schools |
3 000 |
3 994 (133 per cent) |
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Number of students undertaking vocational education and training in schools |
140 000 |
136 710 (98 per cent) |
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Number of students participating in innovative vocational education and training programmes implemented in schools (Australian Student Traineeship Foundation - ASTF) |
55 000 (approx) |
57 343 (104 per cent) |
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Quality |
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Satisfactory financial and educational accountability including reporting through the ANR where appropriate: |
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At least 90 per cent of agencies to meet financial and educational accountability by 30 June 2000 (or such later date as determined by the Minister) |
94 per cent |
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At least 90 per cent of projects completed in 1999 to meet financial and educational accountability in accordance with the contract timeframe |
90 per cent |
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At least 90 per cent of agencies to meet financial and educational accountability requirements in accordance with the contract timeframe |
90 per cent |
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At least 90 per cent of projects completed in 1999 to meet financial and educational accountability in accordance with the contract timeframe |
90 per cent |
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Proportion of all Australian schools receiving updated Discovering Democracy kits in 1999 |
At least 90 per cent of all Australian schools |
100 per cent |
| Extent of compliance with objectives in ASTF/DETYA contract, measured in terms of the level of attainment of specified outcomes | Satisfactory compliance demonstrated in ASTF interim reports and annual report | Satisfactory compliance in ASTF mid year report. The annual report will be available late 2000 |
Performance Information for Departmental Outputs
Output Group 1.1 Infrastructure funding for the school's system
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Performance Indicator |
1999 -2000 Performance (planned) |
1999 - 2000 Performance (actual) |
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Administration |
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Accurate and timely approval, payment and acquittal of grants in accordance with legislation and guidelines |
Satisfactory performance in 1999 and 2000 Quality Assurance exercises, with at least 90 per cent compliance (an ANAO recognised exercise)* |
100 per cent |
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Maintenance of effective funding arrangements for the government and non-government school sectors |
Implementation strategy for new funding arrangements for non-government school sector developed by 31 December 1999 |
Indicator met |
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Amending legislation for extension of funding for Capital Grants to be finalised by 31 December 1999 |
Finalised. (Act No 150, 1999: assented to 11 November 1999) |
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Publication of the 1998 National Report on Schooling in Australia by 31 December 1999 |
Published May 2000 (3) |
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Policy Advising |
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The Department will provide high quality and timely policy advice to meet the requirements of the Minister |
The Minister will be satisfied with the timeliness and quality of briefs provided by the Department |
Indicator met |
| Ministerial and Parlaimentary Services | ||
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The Department will provide high quality and timely services to the Minister and the Parliament in order to meet accountability requirements for the Parliament and the Australian public. |
The 1999-2000 Annual Report will be produced in accordance with Guidelines issued by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and will be tabled in Parliament by 31 October 2000
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Indicator expected to be met. |
| The 1998-1999 Annual Report will be produced in accordance with the Guidelines and will be tabled in Parliament by 31 October 1999. | Indicator met | |
| Responses to Questions on Notice and Parliamentary Reports will be provided within timelines set by the Parliament and its Committees and, where this is not possible or where resources do not permit, interim responses will be supplied within the set timelines. | 91 per cent | |
| The Minister will be satisfied with the timeliness and quality of Ministerials provided by the Department | Indicator met | |
| Research, Analysis and Evaluation | ||
| The Department will undertake and facilitate high quality research, analysis and evaluation studies to address policy and programme requirements of the output group, working to ensure that such studies are completed on time. |
The following study will be completed on time during 1999/2000 and in accordance with its objectives:
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Finalised. Report published February 2000 |
| Participation in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) with results available 2001 and other milestones achieved (subject areas are reading, literacy, maths and science) | Project on schedule at both international and national level | |
* The Quality Assurance package provides
assurance on the standard of financial management and accountability across
the Department. The package is based on the principles of risk management
set down in the Department’s Risk Management Policy and incorporates the
requirements of the Financial Management and Accountability Act and the
Chief Executive’s Instructions. Their use across all corporate and programme
areas of the Department ensures programme and administrative controls
are adhered to in the delivery of departmental outputs. The ANAO endorses
the use of the Quality Assurance package and take results into account
in their financial statements audit and other reviews.
Output Group 1.2: Assistance for school students with special needs
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Performance Indicator |
1999 -2000 Performance (planned) |
1999 - 2000 Performance (actual) |
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Administration |
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Accurate and timely approval, payment and acquittal of grants in accordance with legislation and guidelines |
Satisfactory performance in 1999 and 2000 Quality Assurance exercises, with at least 90 per cent compliance (an ANAO recognised exercise) |
87 per cent |
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Maintenance of effective funding arrangements for Literacy, Indigenous Education and Special Learning Needs |
Amending legislation for IESIP 2000 funding to be finalised by 31 December 1999 |
Finalised. (Act No.157,1999; assented to 8 December 1999) |
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Implementation of changes to align ABSTUDY with the Youth Allowance by 1 January 2000 |
Alignment changes implemented (4) |
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Amending legislation for extension of funding for Literacy to be finalised by 31 December 1999 |
Finalised. (Act No.150, 1999; assented to 11 November 1999) |
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Completion of the National Indigenous Preschool Census by 30 November 1999 |
Completed February 2000 (5) |
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Implementation of specific initiatives to facilitate the achievement of outcomes |
Satisfactory progress of National Literacy and Numeracy Plan including: |
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primary school professional development and secondary school
literacy and numeracy initiatives to be completed by 31 December 2000
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progress towards universal Year 3 and Year 5 assessment in
literacy and numeracy
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| Effective and timely liaison with Centrelink to ensure the development of a replacement system so that the ABSTUDY and AIC programmes are administered effectively and in accordance with policy from 1 January 2000 |
Satisfactory replacement system operational by 1 January 2000 |
Indicator met |
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Effective and timely management of Service Arrangement with Centrelink for the delivery of ABSTUDY and AIC services on behalf of the Department |
Satisfactory delivery of relevant business partnership obligations as specified in the 1999-2000 DETYA Centrelink Service Arrangement 6 |
Indicator met |
| Policy Advising | ||
| The Department will provide high quality and timely policy advice to meet the requirements of the Minister | The Minister will be satisfied with the timeliness and quality of briefs provided by the Department | Indicator met |
| Ministerial and Parliamentary Services | ||
| The Department will provide high quality and timely services to the Minister and the Parliament in order to meet accountability requirements for the Parliament and the Australian public. |
The 1999-2000 Annual Report will be produced in accordance with Guidelines issued by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and will be tabled in Parliament by 31 October 2000 |
Indicator expected to be met
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| The 1998-1999 Annual Report will be produced in accordance with the Guidelines and will be tabled in Parliament by 31 October 1999 | Indicator met | |
| Responses to Questions on Notice and Parliamentary Reports will be provided within timelines set by the Parliament and its Committees and, where this is not possible or where resources do not permit, interim responses will be supplied within the set timelines | 91 per cent | |
| The Minister will be satisfied with the timeliness and quality of Ministerials provided by the Department | Indicator met | |
| Research, Analysis and Evaluation | ||
| The Department will undertake high quality research, analysis and evaluation studies to address policy and programme requirements of the output group, ensuring that such studies are completed on time. |
The following studies will be completed on time during 1999-2000 and in accordance with their objectives: |
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| 90 per cent of existing projects, as at February 1999, under the Literacy and Numeracy Programme National Strategies and Projects |
94 per cent
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Review of the appropriateness of current IEDA elements
and IESIP arrangements
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Research and analysis input to strategies for improving
outcomes for Indigenous students
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Completed
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| Service Delivery | ||
| Effective and timely delivery by Centrelink of ABSTUDY and AIC services on behalf of The Department . | Centrelink's achievement in meeting the ABSTUDY and AIC servicing requirements as measured by KPIs specified in the 1999-2000 DETYA Centrelink Service Arrangement | Centrelink have met all the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in relation to Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme and ABSTUDY |
Output Group 1.3: Enhance the quality of teaching and learning
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Performance Indicator |
1999 -2000 Performance (planned) |
1999 - 2000 Performance (actual) |
|---|---|---|
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Administration |
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Accurate and timely approval, payment and acquittal of grants in accordance with legislation and guidelines |
Satisfactory performance in 1999 and 2000 Quality Assurance exercises, with at least 90 per cent compliance (an ANAO recognised exercise) |
86 per cent |
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Timely and high quality production, publication and dissemination of information to schools about government programmes and services |
Six issues expected to be published during 1999-2000 of ‘School Insight’ newsletter which informs the school community about Commonwealth programmes and policy |
Four issues published (7) |
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Maintenance of effective funding arrangements for Quality Outcomes, Vocational Education in Schools, Languages and Grants and Awards |
Amending legislation for extension of funding for Languages to be finalised by 31 December 1999 |
Finalised (Act No. 150,1999; assented to 11 November 1999) |
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Policy Advising |
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The Department will provide high quality and timely policy advice to meet the requirements of the Minister |
The Minister will be satisfied with the timeliness and quality of briefs provided by the Department |
Indicator met |
| Ministerial and Parliamentary Services | ||
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The Department will provide high quality and timely services to the Minister and the Parliament in order to meet accountability requirements for the Parliament and the Australian public. |
The 1999-2000 Annual Report will be produced in accordance with Guidelines issued by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and will be tabled in Parliament by 31 October 2000 |
Indicator expected to be met |
| The 1998-1999 Annual Report will be produced in accordance with the Guidelines and will be tabled in Parliament by 31 October 1999 | Indicator met | |
| Responses to Questions on Notice and Parliamentary Reports will be provided within timelines set by the Parliament and its Committees and, where this is not possible or where resources do not permit, interim responses will be supplied within the set timelines | 91 per cent | |
| The Minister will be satisfied with the timeliness and quality of Ministerials provided by the Department | Indicator met | |
| Research, Analysis and Evaluation | ||
| The Department will undertake high quality research, analysis and evaluation studies to address policy and programme requirements of the output group, ensuring that such studies are completed on time. |
The following studies will be completed on time during 1999-2000 and in accordance with their objectives: |
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Mapping of teacher professional development
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Final report completed June 2000
Completed |
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Research and analysis to inform policies for improved transition
from school to further education and training, and work for young
people
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Completed
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Annual National Sample Survey of Discovering Democracy outcomes
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Completed
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Evaluation of the School to Work Programme·
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Final report completed May 2000 and awaiting release
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Satisfactory delivery of scheduled reports of projects on improving
learning outcomes by Australian Council for Educational Research
(ACER)
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Final report completed April 2000 | |
| Satisfactory delivery of scheduled reports of Longitudinal Survey of Australian Youth by ACER as per agreed timeframe | Completed | |
OUTCOME 1 End Notes
- New programme in 1999. Planned performance was best estimate only, due to lack of historical data.
- A compliance review has been undertaken. Steps to improve acquittal process will be included in the 2000-2001 Business Partnership Arrangement between the State and Territory Offices and National Office.
- Delayed due to late availability of some data.
- Continuing students on current rates maintained at pre-aligned rate until the end of the current course.
- Delays were experienced in collecting information from some States.
- The DETYA Centrelink Business Partnership Arrangement 1999-2002 applied from July 1999.
- Delays occurred in taking account of emerging developments.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME 2
Outcome 2: Post-school education and training providers assist individuals achieve relevant skills and learning outcomes for work and life
Performance Information for Administered Items
Output Group 2.1: Infrastructure funding for post school education system
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Performance Indicator |
1999-2000 Performance (Planned) |
1999-2000 Performance (Actual) |
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Quantity |
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Number of higher education students |
The Commonwealth will subsidise: |
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412,950 EFTSU*,
including 364,970 undergraduate EFTSU, in 1999 Institutions
expect:
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Indicator met | |
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to enrol around 4 to 5 per cent more undergraduate students
than the above number of subsidised undergraduate places
in 1999. These students attract a lower rate of Commonwealth
subsidy;
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Universities enrolled 7 per cent more undergraduate students (EFTSU) than the number of fully funded places in 1999 | |
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steady growth in the number of full-fee paying overseas
students in 1999, at around 10 per cent a year, and
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The number of full fee paying overseas students (EFTSU)
increased by 14 per cent between 1998 and 1999
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growth in the number of full-fee paying domestic students
(undergraduate and postgraduate) in 1999.
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The number of full fee paying domestic undergraduate students
increased by 117 per cent between 1998 and 1999, and the
number of full fee paying postgraduate students by 18 per
cent between 1998 and 1999
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Higher education students by Higher Education Contribution Scheme status |
In 1999 around 80 per cent of students are expected to be HECS-liable. Fee-paying undergraduate students, fee-paying postgraduate students and overseas students are expected to constitute the remaining 20 per cent of students (DETYA Higher Education Students Collection) |
74.3 per cent of student load was HECS - liable(1) |
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Number of Capital Development Pool and Higher Education Restructuring and Rationalisation Programme projects |
Capital Development Pool
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Indicator met |
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Restructuring and Rationalisation Programme
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11 projects completed to the end of 1999 |
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| Vocational education and training (VET) enrolments and annual hours curriculum per year | In 1999, States and Territories are collectively planning to deliver a total of approximately 251 million annual curriculum hours which equates to approximately 1.5 million enrolments. While no targets have been set, it is expected that there will be increased participation by particular client groups (people from rural and remote areas, Indigenous Australians, people from a non-English speaking background, and people with a disability) |
According to NCVER data, there were 1.65 million participants in VET in 1999, an increase of 7.3 per cent from 1.54million in 1998. The number of annual hours of training grew by 5.8 per cent to 331 million in 1999 compared with 313 million in 1998 Participation rates in VET for women, Indigenous students, students with a disability and students from regional and remote areas have increased gradually in recent years |
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Number of tertiary students in receipt of ABSTUDY |
18 000 |
22 280 (80.8 per cent) |
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Number of mature-aged secondary students in receipt of ABSTUDY |
3 000 |
2 020 (67.3 per cent) |
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Quality |
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Proportion of higher education institutions meeting quality assurance requirements |
All publicly funded higher education institutions’ Quality Assurance and Improvement Plans are expected to be published in 1999 |
Indicator met |
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Proportion of higher education institutions meeting annual profiles requirements |
All publicly funded higher education institutions are expected to comply with the requirements set for the 1999 profiles round |
Indicator met |
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Employers’ satisfaction with higher education graduates |
A benchmarking survey of employers’ views of the skills and attributes of higher education graduates is currently being conducted. Preliminary results should be available in late 1999 |
The survey results were published in February 2000. Employers were generally satisfied with the skills of graduates but noted some deficiencies in creativity and flair, business communication and problem solving |
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Higher education graduates’ satisfaction with their course and generic skill acquisition |
Performance will be assessed against the 1997 benchmark (most recently available data). 77 per cent of coursework students who graduated in 1997 were broadly satisfied with their acquisition of generic skills. 90 per cent of coursework students who graduated in 1997 were broadly satisfied with their course overall (Graduate Careers Council of Australia, The 1997 Course Experience Questionnaire) |
The Course Experience Questionnaire 1999 interim report showed that 87 per cent of undergraduate coursework students enrolled were satisfied with their acquisition of generic skills. 90 percent of undergraduate students who graduated in 1998 were broadly satisfied with their course |
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Employers' satisfaction with delivery and outcomes of vocational education and training |
At least maintained at levels reported for 1997, with next employer survey planned for 2000. 78 per cent of employers surveyed in 1997 were satisfied |
In 1999, about 83 per cent of employers were satisfied or very satisfied with the VET system(3) |
| Vocational education and training graduates' satisfaction with their training | In 1997, 80 per cent of graduates believed that the completion of their vocational education and training helped or partly helped them to achieve their main reasons for undertaking such training. Furthermore, 28 per cent of respondents indicated an increase in earnings, 20 per cent a promotion or increased status at work, and 29 per cent indicated that a change of job (or obtaining employment) had resulted from the completion of a TAFE course. On the basis of recent trends, these levels are estimated to be maintained | In 1999 79.4 per cent of graduates indicated that their training helped them wholly or partly achieve the main reason for undertaking the training. 23.6 per cent indicated an increase in earnings, 16.1 per cent a promotion or increased status at work, and 41.7 per cent reported that they were able to find or change a job as a result of their training. (NCVER Student Outcomes Survey 1999) |
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Extent to which vocational education and training National programmes meet Commonwealth objectives |
All programmes to meet Commonwealth objectives |
Indicator met(4) |
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Extent to which workplan of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (as approved by its Board) is achieved |
The agreed work plan to be achieved |
Indicator met(5) |
* Equivalent Full Time Student Unit: A standard unit against which resource inputs can be measured. One EFTSU represents a standard annual full-time workload. As a rough approximation, useful only for large aggregates of students, load in EFTSU is about 80 per cent of student numbers.
Output Group 2.2: Apprenticeships and traineeships
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Performance Indicator |
1999-2000 Performance(planned) |
1999-2000 Performance(actual) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Quantity |
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Number of New Apprenticeships commencements for which assistance is provided under New Apprenticeships Support Services and which attract Employer Incentives |
134 000 |
161 000 New Apprenticeship commencements (Due to time lags in receiving data, the figure is the latest available, as at 4 September 2000) |
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Number of New Apprentices receiving personal benefits assistance |
5 000 |
3 600 (Due to time lags in receiving data, the figure is the latest available, as at 18 September 2000)(6) |
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Number of New Apprenticeships commencements and number of completions contracted through Group Training Expansion |
Commencements: 4 200 |
As at 30 March 2000, some 1 039 commencements and 278 completions had been notified by providers. (Programme reviewed, recommended improvements to operate from 1 July 2000) (7) |
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Number of participants in Access programme who commence New Apprenticeships |
4 500 |
It is expected that the NAAP 4 programme will assist some 4 500 individuals into a New Apprenticeship though not necessarily by 30 June 2000 (8) |
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Quality |
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Employer satisfaction with New Apprenticeships Centres |
Initial survey completed by June 1999 |
The survey was completed in June 1999 and showed a high level of satisfaction with services provided by New Apprenticeship Centres (9) |
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Satisfactory financial and educational accountability through achievement of contract requirements for New Apprenticeships and Educative Services - measured by provision of websites, 1800 information services, seminars, visits to New Apprenticeships Centres, training/marketing products developed by Educative Services providers |
At least 90 per cent of Educative Services funding recipients successfully meet the provision of information requirements in accordance with the contract timeframe |
Ten out of 12 Educative Services providers met the provisions. (83.3 per cent) |
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Continuation of industry participation and diversity in New Apprenticeships take up, by type of industry |
Maintenance of current level of industry participation and diversity in New Apprenticeships take up |
Each New Apprenticeship Centre’s contract requires it to meet certain regional industry profiles covering Agriculture and Mining, Production and Transport, Trades, Business Services, Government and Community Services and Recreation and Personal Services |
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Output Group 2.3: Skill development and transition support
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Performance Indicator |
1999-2000 Performance(planned) |
1999-2000 Performance(actual) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Quantity |
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Number of job seekers assessed for literacy and numeracy proficiency (Literacy and Numeracy Programme) |
15 000 |
17 339 |
|
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Number of commencements in literacy and numeracy training (Literacy and Numeracy Programme) |
11 400 |
9 254 commencements were achieved from over 15 000 referrals. (Discussions in train to improve the ratio)(10) |
|
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Number of job seekers undertaking advanced English language training (Advanced English for Migrants Programme - AEMP) |
3 500 |
2 695 commencements (3 072 clients were referred in this period) |
|
|
Number of workers trained by Workplace English Language and Literacy programme (WELL) |
In 1999 it is expected that 18 000 workers will be trained |
Indicator met(11) |
|
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Number of young people assisted and number of projects funded under the Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET) programme |
13 700 young people assisted Approximately 135 JPET projects funded |
Indicator met(12) |
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Number of eligible young people referred to counselling sessions under the Career Counselling Programme |
8 000 referrals |
9 734 referrals to 29 February 2000 |
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The number of young people provided access to assistance that meets their needs in terms of making the transition from school to work (Jobs Pathway) |
Level of business contracted will provide assistance to a maximum of 62 000 eligible participants |
Projects commenced August 1999. As at 30 June 2000, 55 839 participants had been provided with an initial assessment (13) |
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Proportion of participants who achieve an outcome as defined under the Literacy and Numeracy Programme |
At least 70 per cent of Programme participants |
Information unavailable. A database is being established which will enable reporting against this indicator |
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Proportion of participants who achieve an outcome as defined under the AEMP |
At least 70 per cent of Programme participants |
Available data for the period 1 July 1999 to 31 December 1999 provided by the States and Territories indicates that 79.6 per cent of participants achieved an outcome (that is, progress towards further study or employment) (14) |
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Proportion of Career Counselling clients who within six months have returned to education or training or are in employment |
Because this is a new programme, a benchmark has not been established. An estimate should be available after 1998-99 figures come to hand |
An evaluation of the programme is expected to be finalised by end 2000 |
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Proportion of participants who achieve an outcome as defined under the Jobs Pathway Programme |
At least 70 per cent of Programme participants |
As at 30 June, 44 per cent of participants had achieved an outcome as reported by the Jobs Pathway service providers (15) |
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Language, literacy and numeracy skill levels achieved by WELL participants |
At least 50 per cent of participants in the WELL Programme will attain intermediate to good skill levels, measured by National Reporting System benchmarks |
62 per cent |
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Output Group 2.4: Opportunities for the active engagement of young people with community activities
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Performance Indicator |
1999-2000 Performance(planned) |
1999-2000 Performance(actual) |
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Number of young people assisted and the number of projects funded under Green Corps |
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Proportion of Green Corps programme participants completing a project, satisfied with their project and accessing further education and training or employment following project completion |
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