NSW Treasury financial information for public entities

Discover financial information for public entities including NSW Gateway Assurance, accounting standards, our Centre for Economic Evidence, Government businesses and more.

NSW Gateway Assurance

Gateway provides the NSW Government as the investor, with a level of confidence that projects and programs across NSW are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with the Government’s objectives. It also supports Delivery Agencies in the development and delivery of those projects to successfully achieve the outcomes.

Learn more about NSW Gateway Assurance

Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework

The Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework (REAF) is an independent risk-based assurance process for the State’s Major Recurrent Expenditure Projects. It is established under the NSW Gateway Policy and is approved by the NSW Government.

Learn more about REAF

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Planning and reporting

Annual reporting

Annual reports give a clear summary of agency work and performance, they explain how public money was spent during the year. Learn more about annual reporting.

Capital planning

The Capital Planning Process (CPP) happens every year, along with the State Budget process. It is a strategic way to plan for physical asset planning. Find out more about how we plan.

Common planning assumptions

Common planning assumptions are the agreed information assets and tools used by NSW Government to prepare proposals and strategic plans. Learn more about our planning tools.


Climate-related financial disclosures

We are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. By sharing information about climate risks and opportunities we can show how we are managing risks and taking advantage of opportunities.

Find out more about Climate-related financial disclosures

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Centre for Economic Evidence

We lead the development and application of economic frameworks to support evidence-based decision-making and improve the wellbeing of the NSW community.

Discover our Centre for Economic Evidence

Accounting policy

We help the public sector manage finances through advice on accounting policies and best practice.

Changes in Australian accounting standards

Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) set the required accounting standards for certain types of transactions and events. Accounting standards affect the preparation and presentation of an entity’s financial statements.

Learn more about changes in AAS.

Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1059

Learn more about the Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1059 Service Concession Arrangements: Grantors. This standard is for public sector agencies that are grantors in a service concession arrangement. 

Find out more about the AASB 1059.

Our accounting policy, guidelines and publications

We have a range of account policy publications and guidance including, Treasury Policy and Guidelines (TPG), Treasurer’s Directions (TDs), Treasury Circulars (TCs) and Treasury Policy Papers (TPP).

Discover our accounting policies.

Government businesses

The NSW Government owns a number of businesses, including State Owned Corporations (SOCs). We monitor their performance to make sure they run efficiently and effectively.

The Treasurer appoints directors to the boards of SOCs, Public Financial Corporations (PFCs) and retained interest corporations. We help by giving advice on these board appointments.

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State Owned and Public Financial Corporations

State Owned Corporations deliver essential services and infrastructure for the state. Public Financial Corporations provide insurance, lending and investment services. Learn more about these government businesses.

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Post transaction management

The Post-Transaction Management team in Commercial Assets manages the remaining assets, liabilities and risks that stay with the State after major asset transactions.
Learn more about post transaction management.

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Commercial Policy Framework

The Commercial Policy Framework is a suite of Treasury policies that apply to Government businesses. It supports public value while meeting financial and performance goals. Learn about the key policies for governance, performance and reporting.

Governance, risk and assurance

Strong corporate governance is vital for the performance, integrity and transparency of public sector organisations. It ensures organisations are directed, controlled and held accountable.

We support good governance across the sector by developing policies and guidelines and providing agencies with our requirements and best practice guidance.

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Governance and risk management

Strengthen governance and risk management processes to improve accountability, decision-making, and value for public sector investments.

Learn more about governance and risk management

ARC Prequalification Scheme

The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) Prequalification Scheme (the Scheme) was established in 2009 as a requirement of TPP20-08 Internal Audit and Risk Management Policy for the General Government Sector.

Learn more about the ARC prequalification scheme

Internal audits and risk management tools

Access tools and frameworks to enhance internal audits, assess risk maturity, prevent fraud, and improve governance across public sector agencies.

Learn more about internal audits and risk management tools

Chief Financial Officer Certification

The CFOs of all GSF agencies are responsible to design, implement, continuously monitor and evaluate throughout the year a risk-based internal control framework over their financial systems and information.

Learn more about CFO certification

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