Summary Of End Of Year Celebration Cost
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The Department of Finance spent $2,997.05 (GST inclusive) on an all-staff end-of-year celebration in December 2025, comprising light catering without alcohol to recognise staff contributions. The Corporate Engagement section within the Communications Branch of the Corporate Division sourced and procured all costs. No formal departmental policy on end-of-year celebrations was referenced in the disclosure. The expenditure represents a modest, controlled approach to staff recognition with no apparent governance concerns or probity issues identified.
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FOI 25-26/132: Documents, or a summary of information that outline the Department's overall spend on Christmas/end of year celebrations for staff this year, including a breakdown by section/division where possible, and any document that outlines the Department's current policy on end of year staff celebrations. Response: The Department of Finance held an all-staff corporate end-of-year event in December 2025 to recognise staff contributions and achievements over the year. The total cost was $2997.05 (GST inc) which included light catering for staff, excluding alcohol. All costs were sourced and procured by the Corporate Engagement section, Communications Branch, Corporate Division.