What is Gateway?
Gateway is a system that provides project assurance through independent peer reviews at key decision points (Gates) in a project or program’s lifecycle.
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.
There are five Gateway principles that provide the foundation for the Gateway system in the NSW public sector.
- Management of Risks
- Value for the Investor and the Delivery Agency
- Independence and Confidentiality
- Transparency and Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
What is the NSW Gateway Policy?
The NSW Gateway Policy (TPG 22-12) sets out the principles, structure, and the roles in the Gateway assurance system. It is the overarching Policy that sets out the requirements for the Gateway Coordination Agencies (GCA), the Delivery Agencies and the Policy Owner (NSW Treasury).
The Policy applies to all General Government agencies, Government Businesses, and State Owned Corporations.
The Policy establishes three Gateway Coordination Agencies (GCA) that each administer a GCA Framework based on a project scope.
- NSW Treasury administers the Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework (REAF) for Major Recurrent Expenditure Projects
- Infrastructure NSW (INSW) administers the Infrastructure Investor Assurance Framework (IIAF) for Capital Infrastructure Projects
- Department of Customer Service (DCS) administers the Digital Assurance Framework (DAF) for ICT and Digital Projects
Each GCA Framework has a Mandatory Registration Criteria. Projects that meet these criteria will be required to undergo the relevant GCA Framework’s assurance process, regardless of their funding source.
| GCA Framework | Mandatory Registration Criteria |
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| Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework (REAF) | All Major Recurrent Expenditure Projects:
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| Infrastructure Investor Assurance Framework (IIAF) | All Capital Projects:
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| Digital Assurance Framework (DAF) | All ICT and Digital Projects:
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Agency responsibility
It is important that Delivery Agencies are familiar with the NSW Gateway Policy and GCA Frameworks as they operate in conjunction with existing budget, project, and submission approval processes.
Delivery Agencies are required to identify the predominant purpose of their project and apply the most relevant GCA framework. Projects that meet the mandatory criteria will need to register for assurance by contacting the relevant GCA.
If the predominant purpose is unclear, the Delivery Agency should contact Treasury Gateway Assurance at NSW Treasury for guidance at [email protected].
Resources
- NSW Gateway Policy (TPG 22-12)
- Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework (TPG24-24)
- Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework (NSW Treasury)
- Infrastructure Investor Assurance Framework (INSW)
- Digital Assurance Framework (DCS)
- Major Projects Policy for Government Businesses (TPP18-05)
Contact us
For more information on Gateway, please email Treasury Gateway Assurance at [email protected].
For enquiries relating to the GCA Frameworks, please contact:
- NSW Treasury - Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework (REAF)
[email protected] - Infrastructure NSW (INSW) - Infrastructure Investor Assurance Framework (IIAF)
[email protected] - Department of Customer Service (DCS) - Digital Assurance Framework (DAF)
[email protected]
