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Paul Slater Chief Executive Officer. Guarantee Fees paid to the State Government $19.2 Million. Summary. Profit generated since inception TER paid to R & D Fund Bonuses & grants to members Earnings retained # We estimate savings of more than $200 M to Councils since inception in 1984
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Paul Slater Chief Executive Officer
Guarantee Fees paid to the State Government $19.2 Million
Summary • Profit generated since inception • TER paid to R & D Fund • Bonuses & grants to members • Earnings retained • # We estimate savings of more than $200 M to Councils since • inception in 1984 • # No SA Council lost money as a result of the recent collapse of the CDO investment product 92 Million 15 Million 25 Million 52 Million
Local Government Corporate Services (LGCS Pty Ltd) January 2009
WHO IS LGCS? LGCS Pty Ltd – shareholders LGFA & LGA Managing Director: Paul Slater Board consists of LGFA/LGA/Council Reps (6 members) Chair is Tony Pederick (LGFA Board Rep)
LGCS STAFF Paul Slater – Managing Director John Fisher – Manager - Procurement Di Harris – Project Coordinator Karren Smith – Admin/Finance Officer
LGCS OBJECTIVES Identify, develop and deliver value-added services to Local Government – innovative business solutions for Local Government Establish and maintain a formal arrangement (MOU) with the State Government that enables Local Government to access the benefits derived from across government procurement contracts (eg electricity, fuel and car hire). Facilitate collaboration on strategic contracts between Councils (eg Records Management – EDRMS) Shared Services Projects in conjunction with LGA and Councils.
CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE UNDERTAKINGS • Review of all current contracts • Management of any issues arising from current contracts • Survey of Councils to ensure relevance prior to undertaking any tendering process • Analyse results of surveys and formulate future projects • Intensive Council visit program
CURRENT PRODUCTS & SERVICES After Hours Contact Centre - RAA Fleet Management/Novated Leases/Salary Packaging – EPAC/CarFleet Microsoft Software Agreement – Data#3 Corporate Wardrobe including workwear/footwear – Yakka/Stylecorp Telecommunications Contract Conference Management – Roads & Works – to be held in Clare on 27/28 August 2009 SA Local Government Directory
CURRENT PRODUCTS & SERVICES Procurement Support Service – contracting and tendering service via LGCS staff Diesel Fuel Rebate Reviews - $400K returned to Councils so far Employee Benefits Program – EPAC – (Shell fuel card and entertainment card) Across State Government Below 160 Electricity LGCS Above 160 Electricity Across State Government Fuel Across State Government Car Hire Energy Audits - EnvironArc
CURRENT PRODUCTS & SERVICES Telecommunication Account Audits Telstra Telephony Rates for Regional Councils Procurement Guide to be managed by LGCS Lost/Found Dog system – Onkaparinga Council EDRMS – Group of Councils working to take-up option – LGCS Secretariat role Eastern Region Procurement Group – Secretariat to Group National Procurement Network Member Debt Collection Services (currently under tender)
NEW PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION • Bulk Paint supplies • Top 10 Chemicals – per LGA WCS • Trucks - PreQualification • Large Plant - PreQualification • Small Plant – Mowers, Chain Saws etc – Panel Contract • Equipment Hire – Panel Contract • Linemarking Services – Panel Contract • Street & Road Signs (re-tender) • Temp Staff & Recruitment Services • Legal Consultants • Carbon Footprint Audits – in conjunction with LGA • Corporate Governance - Consulting - Performance Reviews - Training
FUTURE DIRECTIONS SHARED SERVICES – working with LGA to investigate opportunities for Councils to share resources Council Surveys re various projects to ensure relevance to Council requirements Continue to manage current and future contracts to ensure KPIs maintained Undertake tender process to increase products and services offered to Councils which offer value for money and meet probity requirements