Reporting Requirements to the Minister
Our Commitment to Transparency and Good Governance
The Shire of Coolgardie is committed to open, honest and proactive communication with our community, Council, and the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (DLGIRS).
As part of the Ministerial Expectations issued in December 2025, the Shire is required to submit Quarterly Reports and Quarterly Financial Statements that provide a clear picture of our financial position, progress, challenges and recovery actions.
We welcome community interest in understanding how we are working to strengthen governance, improve financial sustainability and deliver services responsibly.
For each quarter, the Shire will publish:
- A Quarterly Performance Report submitted to DLGIRS
- The Quarterly Financial Statements
These reports will provide summaries to help explain key points, trends and actions being taken and include supporting documents and links where appropriate.
The Shire encourages our community to explore these reports and reach out if they have any questions at mail@coolgardie.wa.gov.au. Your feedback is important to us.
Compliance Progress: Reporting and Planning Milestones
| Item Description |
Due Date |
Current Status (Met / Not Met) |
| Submit high-level timetable for Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IPRP) |
17 November 2025 |
Met |
| Quarterly Update (October to December 2025) |
31 January 2026 |
Met |
| Workforce Plan |
31 March 2026 |
Not Met (Pending Submission) |
| Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) |
31 March 2026 |
Not Met (Pending Submission) |
| Asset Management Plan (AMP) |
31 March 2026 |
Not Met (Work has commenced) |
| Strategic Community Plan (Minor Review) |
30 June 2026 |
Not Met |
| Corporate Business Plan |
30 September 2026 |
Not Met |
Quarterly Reports to the Minister
Further content will be published as each quarter is completed.
Quarter 1 Report (October to December 2025)
Due: 31 January 2026
Submitted: 31 January 2026
File: [Insert PDF link – “Quarter 1 Report to Inspector (January 2026)”]
What this report covers:
- A clear summary of the Shire’s financial performance as at 31 December 2025
- An update on the Financial Recovery Plan (FRP)
- Progress against Ministerial Expectations
- Key financial indicators and ratios
- Updates on debt, reserves and cash flow
- Commentary on risks, workforce capacity, and capital works delivery
- Governance, planning and organisational improvement actions
- The CEO’s Assurance Statement confirming accuracy, transparency and accountability
Key Highlights:
- Quarterly submission met on time, demonstrating improved governance discipline.
- The Shire recorded a $9.62 million operating surplus at mid‑year – driven primarily by Bluebush Village occupancy and expenditure restraint.
- Cash position remains stable but cyclical, with a forecast reduction to $2.64m by June 2026 due to delivery of the capital works program.
- Ministerial reporting requirements for Q1 were met in full, including all financial statements and planning updates.
- Debt remains high at $26.67m, with divestment of Bluebush Village identified as the most significant opportunity to restore long‑term financial sustainability.
- Workforce vacancies remain a strategic risk, with vacancy management supporting short‑term cash flow but not sustainable long‑term.
- Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IPRF) work is underway, including updates to the Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan, Asset Management Plan and Workforce Plan.
- Key governance reforms in progress, including training for councillors, culture pulse checks, improved risk management and better data integrity systems.
Quarter 2 Report (January to March 2026)
Due: 30 April 2026
Status: In progress.
Quarter 3 Report (April to June 2026)
Due: 31 July 2026
Status: Pending.
Quarter 4 Report (January to March 2026)
Due: 31 October 2026
Status: Pending.