IPART has been asked by the NSW Government to conduct a review into the development of a funding framework and complementary service pricing system for Local Land Services NSW; see Terms of Reference (pdf 705KB).
The tasks IPART will undertake are:
- Develop an efficient and transparent cost recovery (funding) framework, including the proportion to be funded by Government, for Local Land Services boards to set fees for the different services provided.
- Advise on efficient funding options to pay for LLS services as part of developing a funding framework, including fee for service, rates, levies, grants and other government funding, and to advise on an efficient fee collection mechanism.
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Develop an audit methodology to assess how the funding framework has been applied by the Local Land Services boards in setting fees.
Details about each step of the review can be found in the review timetable.
IPART has...
- Completed Consultations
- Submitted report to Department of Primary Industries on the 6th March 2014.