Report highlights: Members' additional entitlements 2022

What the report is about

The Auditor-General's review analyses claims made by members of the NSW Parliament during the 2021–22 financial year by testing a sample of transactions. Our sample consisted of 63 claims submitted by 59 of the 142 members.

What we found

While we did not identify any instances of material non-compliance with the Parliamentary Remuneration Tribunal's Determination, we did identify 38 departures from the determination, which were of an administrative nature.

What we recommended

The Department of Parliamentary Services (the department) should continue to work with the presiding officers, members, the clerk of the Parliaments and the clerk of the Legislative Assembly to enhance reporting of members' expenditure.

Fast facts

  • $22.5m of additional entitlements were claimed in the 2021–22 financial year, consistent with the 2020–21 financial year
  • 12 claims submitted after 60 days
  • 6 Sydney Allowance reconciliations submitted late
  • 16 annual loyalty scheme declarations submitted late
  • 4 publications had not made the required authorisations and attributions

Further information

Please contact Ian Goodwin, Deputy Auditor-General on 9275 7347 or by email.