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Time, attention and resources

1. Policies, procedures and controls are up-to-date
2. Accounting systems match realities and needs
3. Reporting capacity is flexible and efficient
4. Financial reports are logical and user friendly
5. Management Committee is present and accountable
6. Staff are appropriate and equipped
7. Treasurer is adequate and active
8. Finances and oversight are transparent

Management Committee Resources

Audit Information

· Outline roles and responsibilities of auditors.

· Describe auditing practices and procedures.

· Outline the requirements for the preparation of source documentation and accounts for audit.

· Describe procedures for undertaking end of financial year accrual transactions.

Audit Handbook (Word format)

A Guide to Liabilities & Reserves (Word format)

NSW – Non Government Organisation Red Tape Reduction (pdf format)

NSW Incorporation Act 2009

The Associations Incorporation Act 2009 was passed by NSW Parliament in early 2009. The Associations Act (2009) and the relevant Regulation (2010) have been proclaimed and will commence from 1 July 2010.

Associations Incorporation Bill 2009 (pdf format)

Associations Incorporation Regulation 2010 (pdf format)

NSW Parliament - Minister’s Speech 2009 (pdf format)

Associations Legislation Changes Summary (pdf format)

Management Committee Resources

The following resources are provided in support of Management Committees. Staff at the CMAP are available to provide training and advice in these areas.

1. Flexible work practices in community organisations: Management Committee obligations (Word format)

2. The High price of psychological injury in community organisations and minimising the risk of compensation claims (Word format)

3. Managing casual workers in your community organisation: When is a casual not a casual? (Word format)

4. Making the most of the government co-contribution at your community organisation (Word format)

5. Corporate Governance in the NFP Sector (Word format)

6. Legal Issues and Responsibilities (Word format)

7. Financial Accounting Issues (Word format)

8. Model Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Guidelines for Community Organisations  (Word format)

9. Model Internet and Electronic Mail Policy for Community Organisations (Word format)

10. Cash Handling in Community Organisations (Publisher format)

11. Occupational Health and Safety Smoke Free Workplaces (Publisher format)

12. Privacy Legislation impact on Community Organisation (Publisher format)

13. Spyware and Virus Information (Publisher format)

14. Community Organisations Taxation Status PBI? Charity? (Word format)

15. Insurance Problems or Complaints? (Publisher format)

16. The Art of Delegation (Word format)

17. Employee Employment Records (Word format)

18. An Overview of Management Committee Responsibilities (Word format)

19. Human Resource Management (Word format)

20. Voluntary Treasurer Handbook (pdf format)

Admin Tools

Business Activity Statement Tool (Excel)

Adjusted for changes in Business Activity Statement format. Will assist in filling out your monthly or quarterly BAS. Works well with multiple projects using the single BAS.

Long Service Leave Accrual Calculator (Employee) (Excel)

Verify your LSL obligations (hours and/or dollar value owed) on an employee by employee basis.  

Free Internet Software

· MS Internet Explorer (web browsing and email)

· ICQ (real time communication)

· Tucows (range of software including: modem sharing tools; special need tools for disabled clients; web accelerators; e-mail clients; compression utilities; image viewers; anti virus software etc...)