Description

This circular explains the mandatory elements of the Annual Return Procedures for 2018-19.

For the 2018-19 year agencies are required to submit to Treasury:

Submission	Due Date
Crown Data Returns	15 July 2019
Prime Data Return	17 July 2019
Preliminary Annual Return	22 July 2019
Supplementary Return	22 July 2019
Resolution of Emerging Issues previously advised to Treasury	22 July 2019
Revision to Preliminary Annual Returns	16 August 2019

Agencies must develop a detailed plan to ensure delivery by these dates. The plan should be developed in consultation with key stakeholders, including the Audit Office of New South Wales (Audit Office), and incorporate sufficient time for management review and involvement of Audit and Risk Committees. Agencies are also required to provide the Final Annual Return as detailed in this circular.

Please refer to detailed timetable in Appendix A, noting the first return is due on 17 June 2019.

This Circular applies to all NSW public sector agencies, including State Owned Corporations, that are required to submit Prime returns.