Overview

This unit covers the governance functions that support the delivery of all National Residue Survey (NRS) residue testing activities. The total cost of this unit is attributed proportionately to NRS residue testing programs.

Outputs

The outputs of the administrative and business support unit are:

• provision of all business services (including governance, financial, risk, contract and human resource management) required for the efficient conduct of NRS
• provision of accountable financial support services to industry clients and the Australian Government
• ongoing monitoring of levy rates and consultation with industries concerning necessary changes
• cost-effective management of the acquisition of samples, sample distribution and database management
• legislation management
  • national and international communication, including an annual report to parliament.
  • The administrative and business support unit works towards the achievement of the following measures:
• transparent, effective and efficient operation of all financial reporting, auditing and management systems for NRS, industry clients and the Australian Government
• effective and efficient management of staffing and staff performance
• efficient reviews and adjustment of levy arrangements consistent with Australian Government guidelines, in consultation with participating industries
• cost-effective and efficient management of the collection of samples, their transfer to laboratories and receipt of analytical data
• efficient and effective management of analytical data entry to the NRS database
• delivery of high-quality, timely publications.

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