Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report 2001-02

CONSULTANCY EXPENDITURE During 2001-02, the Gallery used the services of the following consultants to carry out specific tasks where their expertise was required: BOO Kendalls [Information technology) Genesis Management Consulting [Human resources) Total $ 86,875 850 87,725 MAJOR INVESTMENTS AND BORROWINGS There were no major investments or borrowings during the year. PROTECTION AND SECURITY Advice on risk management, protective security, emergency procedures and workplace health and safety is a key component of the services provided by the Protection and Services Unit. During the year, the Unit provided effective protective security to ensure the safety and security of all staff, visitors and Gallery property, including emergency procedures, first aid response and workplace health and safety systems. A high-standard front-of-house service was provided to Gallery visitors, while discreet security was maintained through the presence of Protection and Security Officers in the public galleries and their attendance at official openings. RISK MANAGEMENT The Gallery has identified a number of risk areas, and an outline of the management policies and procedures is contained in its yearly Operational Plan. ENTITIES CONTROLLED The Queensland Art Gallery Foundation was established in 1979 by the Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees to raise corporate and private funding to support the growth of the State Art Collection and exhibition programs. The Gallery provides all the infrastructure support and meets all operational costs of the Foundation. For the purposes of the Financial Administration and Audit Act, the Foundation is an entity controlled by the Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees. Financial reports are prepared by the Gallery for submission to the Foundation·s Executive Council. The Foundation produces its own annual report and its books and accounts have been audited by commercial auditors. As from the 2001-02 year, the Queensland Audit Office will undertake these audits. OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE Reports on operational performance against declared goals, strategies and benchmarks are prepared and presented at each meeting of the Board of Trustees. Quarterly, non-financial performance reports measured against declared targets are submitted to the Department of the Arts and Queensland Treasury. 37