Statement of Responsibility

The forecast financial statements of the Department of Corrections presented in this report for the year ending 30 June 2007 have been prepared in accordance with sections 38 to 42 (inclusive) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

In terms of this provision, we are responsible for the preparation and contents of this report. We accept responsibility for the integrity of the statements contained in this report.

The financial performance forecast to be achieved by the Department for the year ending 30 June 2007 that is specified in the Statement of Intent is as agreed with the Minister of Corrections, who is the Responsible Minister for the financial mperformance of the Department of Corrections.

The forecast performance for each class of outputs to be achieved by the Department for the year ending 30 June 2007 that is specified in the Statement of Intent is as agreed with the Minister of Corrections, who is responsible for the Department of Corrections.

We certify that the information contained in this report is consistent with the existing appropriations and the appropriations contained in the Estimates for the year ending 30 June 2007 that are being laid before the House of Representatives under section 13 of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Signed
Barry Matthews
Chief Executive
6 April 2006

Countersigned
John Ryan
Chief Financial Officer
6 April 2006