Recommendation 3

It was recommended that the Department of Education and Training:

Audit and review the use of the principal initiative cost code across schools to determine whether improper conduct has occurred, is occurring or is at risk of occurring.

Status

This recommendation has been completed.

The department reviewed the use of the principal initiative cost code by schools. This review did not uncover any misuse of the principal initiative cost code. The department continues to provide guidance to schools about appropriate use of discretionary funds.