DIMA Annual Report 1998-99
Sub-program 6.3: Information Technology
Objective
To support cost-effective delivery of programs by providing accessible, reliable and responsive Information Technology infrastructure and systems.
Description
In November 1998, the Secretary of the Department appointed a Chief Information Officer (CIO), signalling a new focus on the contribution Information Technology (IT) will make to supporting the strategic business directions of the Department over the next five years.
The appointment recognises that technology plays an integral role in every aspect of Department business, that the rate of technological change is now fast and constant, and that expectations of technology and service are increasing substantially.
The CIO manages Information Technology assets, delivers new functions and leads the change with a strong shared vision of what Government and the Department are trying to achieve.
Under the CIO leadership the Business Solutions Group (BSG) is responsible for the management and availability of data and information across the Department's computing network, including domestic and overseas off ices and common user networks in the community.
The sub-program spans the Department's IT and telecommunications infrastructure and services including mainframe, mid-range, wide area network, voice, desktop and help desk (user support).
The BSG is responsible for IT planning, standards, security, systems maintenance and the management of the Cluster 3 contract for providing infrastructure and services to the Department under the IT outsourcing agreement with Computer Science Corporation (Australia). It also develops, implements and maintains IT applications to support the Department's activities.
Performance information
Outcomes are measured against the extent to which:
- current business needs are supported;
- future business needs are supported; and
- a secure operating environment is provided.
Financial and staffing resources summary
1998-99 |
1998-99 |
1997-98 |
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Budget & AE's |
Actual |
Actual |
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($'000) |
($'000) |
($'000) |
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Budgetary (Cash) basis |
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Components of appropriations |
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Annual appropriations |
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Running Costs |
53 583 |
52 410 |
42 465 |
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Other Program Appropriations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total appropriations |
53 583 |
52 410 |
42 465 |
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Less adjustments |
10 656 |
11 752 |
0 |
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Total Outlays |
42 927 |
40 658 |
42 465 |
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Total Revenue |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Staffing |
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Staff years (actual) |
95 |
106 |
175 |
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