Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 1991-92

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE PROGRAM ADMI N I STRAT ION The Gallery continued its commitment to the The functions of the Program are to provide the work experience program by accepting a total necessary administrative, financial, personnel and of seven placements in the areas of exhibition (I), security services to enable the efficient and promotion (2), and administration (4). effective operation of the Gallery's programs and Consultancy expenditure for the year was achievement of its goals. as follows: The Program achieved the goals of complete Category Expenditure conversion to the computerised accounting Information Technology $2000 system as from I July 191 and the implementation Total $2000 of the Human Resource Management System as from 27 January 1992. To meet the requirements of the Public Finance Standards in relation to an annual internal audit being undertaken, the Gallery engaged the services of the Internal Audit Unit of the Department of the Premier, Economic and Trade Development. An operational audit of the Administration & Finance Program was undertaken during May/June with the report to be finalised in 1992-93. The Program's support role for the Gallery's exhibition program was highlighted again through the level of support it provided to the Toulouse- Lautrec exhibition in the areas of special financial requirements, recruitment and management of temporary staff, and the operational aspects of the exhibition shop. Of special mention is the role of the Program's Attendant staff, which is vital not only in providing the necessary level of security for exhibitions, but also for the multiplicity of support tasks these officers perform. A high priority is placed on the health and safety of Gallery staff. The Gallery's Health and Safety Committee met regularly and dealt with all safety/health issues raised. The Gallery is also represented on the Queensland Cultural Centre Trust Workplace Health and Safety Committee. Staff from all Sections undertook training and development during the year resulting in the Gallery exceeding its training requirements under the Training Guarantee Act. 52