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"target": "", "latest_result": "Met", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 38 }, { "code": "1.3", "measure": "Public hospital services are funded through the appropriate Commonwealth program", "target": "", "latest_result": "Met", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 38 }, { "code": "1.4", "measure": "The Treasurer is advised in a timely manner", "target": "", "latest_result": "Met", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 38 }, { "code": "2.1", "measure": "Payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with directions from responsible State and Territory Ministers and the Administrator’s Three Year Data Plan", "target": "", "latest_result": "Partially Met", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 48 }, { "code": "2.2", "measure": "Maintain the integrity of the Payments System", "target": "", "latest_result": "Met", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 48 }, { "code": "3.1", "measure": "Ministers receive required information in a timely manner", "target": "", "latest_result": "Met", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 54 }, { "code": "3.2", "measure": "Monthly and annual reporting of funding, payments and services", "target": "", "latest_result": "Met", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 54 }, { "code": "3.3", "measure": "Quarterly and annual reporting of Commonwealth, State and Territory compliance with the Administrator’s Data Plan", "target": "", "latest_result": "Partially Met", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 54 }, { "code": "4.1", "measure": "A positive workplace culture where people feel valued", "target": "", "latest_result": "Not Met", "status": "Not achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 70 }, { "code": "4.2", "measure": "An innovative team willing to explore best practice approaches", "target": "", "latest_result": "Partially Met", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 70 }, { "code": "5.1", "measure": "A positive workplace culture where people feel valued", "target": "", "latest_result": "Partially Met", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 70 }, { "code": "5.2", "measure": "An innovative team willing to explore best practice approaches", "target": "", "latest_result": "Not Met", "status": "Not achieved", "target_source_url": "", "target_source_page": null, "result_source_url": "https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf", "result_source_page": 70 } ], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [ "To support the obligations and responsibilities of the Administrator through best practice administration of public hospital funding [AR p.10]", "To improve transparency of public hospital funding in Australia [CP p.8]", "improve the timeliness and quality of data submissions", "public hospital funding integrity and duplicate payments", "funding neutrality for private patients in public hospitals", "funding cap exemption and reconciliation of highly specialised therapies", "safety and quality measures (e.g. sentinel events, complications and readmissions)", "funding transparency (including out-of-scope funding)" ], "watch_terms": [ "The number of SES and non SES employees covered by agreements etc identified in paragraph 17AG(4)(c)", "The salary ranges available for APS employees by classification level", "A description of non-salary benefits provided to employees", "Information on the number of employees at each classification level who received performance pay", "Information on aggregate amounts of performance pay at each classification level", "Information on the average amount of performance payment, and range of such payments, at each classification level", "Information on aggregate amount of performance payments", "An assessment of effectiveness of assets management where asset management is a significant part of the entity’s activities", "An assessment of entity performance against the Commonwealth Procurement Rules", "A summary statement detailing the number of new reportable consultancy contracts entered into during the period; the total actual expenditure on all such contracts (inclusive of GST); the number of ongoing reportable consultancy contracts that were entered into during a previous reporting period; and the total actual expenditure in the reporting period on those ongoing contracts (inclusive of GST)", "A statement that “During [reporting period], [specified number] new reportable consultancy contracts were entered into involving total actual expenditure of $[specified million]. In addition, [specified number] ongoing reportable consultancy contracts were active during the period, involving total actual expenditure of $[specified million]”", "A summary of the policies and procedures for selecting and engaging consultants and the main categories of purposes for which consultants were selected and engaged" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> To improve transparency of public hospital funding in Australia [CP p.8](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> To support the obligations and responsibilities of the Administrator through best practice administration of public hospital funding [AR p.10](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=10) [[CP p.10](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=10)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=10)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We contribute as a united team and encourage new ideas. We listen actively to the views of others and share information [AR p.8](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=8) [[CP p.8](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=8)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- improve the timeliness and quality of data submissions [[CP p.16](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)]\n- public hospital funding integrity and duplicate payments [[CP p.16](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)]\n- funding neutrality for private patients in public hospitals [[CP p.16](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)]\n- funding cap exemption and reconciliation of highly specialised therapies [[CP p.16](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)]\n- safety and quality measures (e.g. sentinel events, complications and readmissions) [[CP p.16](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)]\n- funding transparency (including out-of-scope funding) [[CP p.16](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=16)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Accurate and timely calculation of Commonwealth funding contributions\nThe objective is to accurately and timely calculate the Commonwealth’s funding contributions to public hospitals. This includes ensuring funding calculations reconcile to actual services delivered [AR p.38](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38) [[CP p.38](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=38)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=38)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Calculate funding and issue payment advice\n- Data collection and analysis\n- Reconcile actual activity\n- Funding integrity\n- Timely payments and bank reconciliations\n- End of month processing\n- National Health Funding Pool financial statements\n- Payments System administration\n\n### Outcome 2: Best practice financial administration of the National Health Funding Pool\nThe objective is to administer the National Health Funding Pool in a best practice manner. This includes making payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with directions from responsible State and Territory Ministers and the Administrator’s Three Year Data Plan [AR p.48](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=48) [[CP p.48](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=48)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=48)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with directions from responsible State and Territory Ministers and the Administrator’s Three Year Data Plan\n- Maintain the integrity of the Payments System\n\n### Outcome 3: Effective reporting of public hospital funding\nThe objective is to report publicly on funding, payments and services. This includes monthly and annual reporting of Commonwealth, State and Territory compliance with the Administrator’s Data Plan [AR p.54](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=54) [[CP p.54](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=54)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=54)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Monthly and annual reporting of funding, payments and services\n- Quarterly and annual reporting of Commonwealth, State and Territory compliance with the Administrator’s Data Plan\n\n### Outcome 4: Productive relationships with stakeholders\nThe objective is to maintain productive and effective relationships with stakeholders and industry partners, including all Australian Governments, the IHACPA, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) [AR p.64](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=64) [[CP p.64](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=64)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=64)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Provide trusted and impartial advice\n- Work plans and information requirements are developed in collaboration with stakeholders\n- Quarterly and annual reporting of Commonwealth, State and Territory compliance with the Administrator’s Data Plan\n\n### Outcome 5: Operate as a high performing organisation\nThe objective is to operate as a high performing organisation. This includes fostering a positive workplace culture where people feel valued and an innovative team willing to explore best practice approaches [AR p.70](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70) [[CP p.70](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=70)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=70)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- A positive workplace culture where people feel valued\n- An innovative team willing to explore best practice approaches\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_United Leadership behaviours_\n\n- Impartial\n- Committed\n- Accountable\n- Enhance trust\n- Respectful\n- Ethical\n- Stewardship\n- Own it\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| 17AG(4)(c)(i) | The number of SES and non SES employees covered by agreements etc identified in paragraph 17AG(4)(c) | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(4)(c)(ii) | The salary ranges available for APS employees by classification level | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(4)(c)(iii) | A description of non-salary benefits provided to employees | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(4)(d)(i) | Information on the number of employees at each classification level who received performance pay | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(4)(d)(ii) | Information on aggregate amounts of performance pay at each classification level | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(4)(d)(iii) | Information on the average amount of performance payment, and range of such payments, at each classification level | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(4)(d)(iv) | Information on aggregate amount of performance payments | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(5) | An assessment of effectiveness of assets management where asset management is a significant part of the entity’s activities | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(6) | An assessment of entity performance against the Commonwealth Procurement Rules | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(7)(a) | A summary statement detailing the number of new reportable consultancy contracts entered into during the period; the total actual expenditure on all such contracts (inclusive of GST); the number of ongoing reportable consultancy contracts that were entered into during a previous reporting period; and the total actual expenditure in the reporting period on those ongoing contracts (inclusive of GST) | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(7)(b) | A statement that “During [reporting period], [specified number] new reportable consultancy contracts were entered into involving total actual expenditure of $[specified million]. In addition, [specified number] ongoing reportable consultancy contracts were active during the period, involving total actual expenditure of $[specified million]” | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(7)(c) | A summary of the policies and procedures for selecting and engaging consultants and the main categories of purposes for which consultants were selected and engaged | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(7)(d) | A statement that “Annual reports contain information about actual expenditure on reportable consultancy contracts. Information on the value of reportable consultancy contracts is available on the AusTender website” | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(7A)(a) | A summary statement detailing the number of new reportable non-consultancy contracts entered into during the period; the total actual expenditure on such contracts (inclusive of GST); the number of ongoing reportable non-consultancy contracts that were entered into during a previous reporting period; and the total actual expenditure in the reporting period on those ongoing contracts (inclusive of GST) | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(7A)(b) | A statement that “Annual reports contain information about actual expenditure on reportable non-consultancy contracts. Information on the value of reportable non-consultancy contracts is available on the AusTender website” | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AD(daa) | Additional information about organisations receiving amounts under reportable consultancy contracts or reportable non-consultancy contracts | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AGA | Additional information, in accordance with section 17AGA, about organisations receiving amounts under reportable consultancy contracts or reportable non-consultancy contracts | Mandatory | [CP p.117](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=117) |\n| 17AG(8) | If an entity entered into a contract with a value of more than $100 000 (inclusive of GST) and the contract did not provide the Auditor-General with access to the contractor’s premises, the report must include the name of the contractor, purpose and value of the contract, and the reason why a clause allowing access was not included in the contract | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.118](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118) |\n| 17AG(9) | If an entity entered into a contract or there is a standing offer with a value greater than $10 000 (inclusive of GST) which has been exempted from being published in AusTender because it would disclose exempt matters under the FOI Act, the annual report must include a statement that the contract or standing offer has been exempted, and the value of the contract or standing offer, to the extent that doing so does not disclose the exempt matters | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.118](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118) |\n| 17AG(10)(a)(i) | A statement that “[Name of entity] supports small business participation in the Commonwealth Government procurement market. Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and Small Enterprise participation statistics are available on the Department of Finance’s website” | Mandatory | [CP p.118](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118) |\n| 17AG(10)(a)(ii) | An outline of the ways in which the procurement practices of the entity support small and medium enterprises | Mandatory | [CP p.118](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118) |\n| 17AG(10)(c) | If the entity is considered by the Department administered by the Finance Minister as material in nature—a statement that “[Name of entity] recognises the importance of ensuring that small businesses are paid on time. The results of the Survey of Australian Government Payments to Small Business are available on the Treasury’s website” | If applicable, N/A | [CP p.118](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=118) |\n| 17AD(e) | Inclusion of the annual financial statements in accordance with subsection 43(4) of the Act | Mandatory | [CP p.122](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=122)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=122) |\n| 17AD(da) | Information about executive remuneration in accordance with Subdivision C of Division 3A of Part 2-3 of the Rule | Mandatory | [CP p.101](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=101)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf#page=101) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1.1 | Funding calculations are accurate | Met | Achieved | [AR p.38](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38) |\n| 1.2 | Funding entitlements reconcile to actual services delivered | Met | Achieved | [AR p.38](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38) |\n| 1.3 | Public hospital services are funded through the appropriate Commonwealth program | Met | Achieved | [AR p.38](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38) |\n| 1.4 | The Treasurer is advised in a timely manner | Met | Achieved | [AR p.38](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=38) |\n| 2.1 | Payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with directions from responsible State and Territory Ministers and the Administrator’s Three Year Data Plan | Partially Met | Partially achieved | [AR p.48](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=48)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=48) |\n| 2.2 | Maintain the integrity of the Payments System | Met | Achieved | [AR p.48](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=48)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=48) |\n| 3.1 | Ministers receive required information in a timely manner | Met | Achieved | [AR p.54](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=54)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=54) |\n| 3.2 | Monthly and annual reporting of funding, payments and services | Met | Achieved | [AR p.54](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=54)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=54) |\n| 3.3 | Quarterly and annual reporting of Commonwealth, State and Territory compliance with the Administrator’s Data Plan | Partially Met | Partially achieved | [AR p.54](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=54)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=54) |\n| 4.1 | A positive workplace culture where people feel valued | Not Met | Not achieved | [AR p.70](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70) |\n| 4.2 | An innovative team willing to explore best practice approaches | Partially Met | Partially achieved | [AR p.70](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70) |\n| 5.1 | A positive workplace culture where people feel valued | Partially Met | Partially achieved | [AR p.70](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70) |\n| 5.2 | An innovative team willing to explore best practice approaches | Not Met | Not achieved | [AR p.70](https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70)(https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf#page=70) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:21:12.175116+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002584\n**Entity type**: Statutory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Health, Disability and Ageing\n**Website**: https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 2 |\n| corporate-plans | 2 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 38 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 36]\n29\n02–9102\nNALP\nETAROPROC—YDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nEndnotes\nAttachment A: Strategic Direction 2019–2023\nStrategic Direction\n2019–2023\nOur objectives\nAccurate and timely calculation of Commonwealth\nOur vision funding contributions\n+ The Treasurer of the Commonwealth is advised by the\nTo improve transparency of Administrator in a timely manner\npublic hospital funding in Australia + Commonwealth funding calculations are accurate\n+ Funding entitlements reconcile to actual services delivered\n+ Public hospital services are funded through the appropriate\nCommonwealth program\nOur purpose\nBest practice financial administration of the National Health\nTo support the obligations and Funding Pool (the Pool)\nresponsibilities of the Administrator + Payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 34]\nPERFORMANCE\nOBJECTIVE FOUR\nProductive relationships with stakeholders and partners\nACTIVITY PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE 2025-26 2026-29\nCRITERIA TARGET TARGET\n4.1 Provide trusted Communication and Annual Positive Positive\nand impartial advice stakeholder engagement is stakeholder trend trend\nfit-for-purpose and caters to benchmarking\nstakeholder needs survey results\nProvide advice on the Active 100% 100%\nimplementation of participation in complete complete\nfunding arrangements bilateral and\nmultilateral\nforums with all\njurisdictions\n4.2 Work plans The Administrator’s rolling Administrator’s 30 June 30 June\nand information Three Year Data Plan Three Year 2025\nrequirements is updated, agreed with Data Plan\nare developed in stakeholders and published\ncollaboration with on the website\nstakeholders\nKEY INITIATIVES\nShort term 2025-26\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- 24(1), 68, 69\nObjective Two: Best practice financial publication of reports, 30, 34, 49, 51, 54\nadministration of the NHFP, 41, 47–48 purchasing, 19, 20, 85–86\nObjective Three: Effective reporting of purpose statement, 1\npublic hospital funding, 41, 49–51\nR\nObjective Four: Productive relationships\nwith stakeholders and partners, 41, 52–54 Rahman, Rayeed, 33\nObjective Five: Operate as a high reconciliations, 14, 16, 44, 45\nperforming agency, 41, 55–58 rehabilitation management system, 72\nreporting approach, 39 remuneration, 69–70\nsnapshot, 7, 41 reporting\nworkplace satisfaction, 17, 39 to Commonwealth Treasurer, 41, 42, 43, 45\nplans and planning, 55, 57 on public hospital funding, 49–51\ncorporate (performance results), 40–58 Risk, Assurance and Governance Committee, 74,\ndata governance plans and 79, 83, 85\npolicies, 49, 51, 54, 85 risk management, 74–77\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\n02–9102\nNALP\nETAROPROC—YDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nIntroduction\nOur Vision Our Objectives\nTo improve transparency Accurate and\nof public hospital funding timely calculation\nin Australia of Commonwealth\nfunding contributions\nOur Purpose\nBest practice financial\nTo support the obligations administration of the\nand responsibilities of the National Health Funding\nAdministrator through best Pool (the Pool)\npractice administration of\nEffective reporting of\npublic hospital funding\npublic hospital funding\nProductive relationships\nwith stakeholders and\npartners\nOperate as a high\nperforming organisation\ni\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 4]\n33\nNOITCUDORTNI\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nABOUT US\nThe agency What we do\nThe National Health Funding Body (NHFB) The NHFB's primary functions are\nand the Administrator of the National Health to assist the Administrator in:\nFunding Pool were established through\n§ calculating and advising the Commonwealth\nthe National Health Reform Agreement\nTreasurer of the Commonwealth’s\n(NHR Agreement) of August 2011.\ncontribution to public hospital funding\nWe operate as a Commonwealth non-corporate in each State and Territory\nentity under the Public Governance, Performance § reconciling estimated and actual\nand Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and public hospital services, and adjusting\nare funded as a small agency under the Commonwealth payments\nCommonwealth Department of Health Portfolio. § undertaking funding integrity analysis\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 143]\nPART 4: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nNotes to and forming part of the Financial Statements\nfor the period ended 30 June 2025\nNote 1: Overview 1.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL\nSTATEMENTS\nThe National Health Funding Body (NHFB) is\nThe financial statements are required by s42 of\na non-corporate Commonwealth entity under\nthe PGPA Act.\nthe PGPA Act and was established to support\nthe obligations and responsibilities of the The financial statements have been prepared in\nAdministrator of the National Health Funding Pool. accordance with:\nThe role and function of the NHFB are set out in a.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\n30\nESOPRUP\nTNEMNORIVNE\nECNANIF\nECNAMROFREP\nKSIR\nECNANREVOG\nYTILIBAPAC\nSETONDNE\nAttachment B: Risk Tolerance Statement 2019-20\nRisk Tolerance\n2019–20\nMessage from the CEO Our Risk Tolerance\nEffective engagement with risk is necessary to We have assessed our level of risk tolerance that we are willing to accept or retain against each of our five objectives.\nsupport the obligations and responsibilities of the These tolerance levels highlighted below are based on the supporting business function and, the potential cost and/or\nAdministrator of the National Health Funding Pool (the the benefit of engaging with risk to improve our decision-making ability.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 47]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\nFigure 9: Relationship between 2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statements, 2024-25 Corporate Plan and\n2024-25 Performance Statement\nPORTFOLIO BUDGET STATEMENTS 2024-25\nOUTCOME 1\nImprove transparency of public hospital funding in Australia by supporting the obligations and responsibilities\nof the Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool through best practice administration of public\nhospital funding.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 41]\n40\nNOITCUDORTNI\nWEIVREVO\nYCNEGA\nECNAMROFREP\nLAUNNA\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\nSTNEMETATS\nLAICNANIF\nSETONDNE\n40\nFigure 9 relationship between 2020–21 Portfolio Budget Statements,\n2020–21 Corporate Plan and 2020–21 Performance Statement\nPortfolio Budget Statements 2020-21\nOutcome 1\nProvide transparent and efficient administration of Commonwealth, State and Territory funding of the\nAustralian public hospital system, and support the obligations and responsibilities of the Administrator of the\nNational Health Funding Pool.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 53]\n52\nNOITCUDORTNI\nWEIVREVO\nYCNEGA\nECNAMROFREP\nLAUNNA\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\nSTNEMETATS\nLAICNANIF\nSETONDNE\n52\nObjective Four\nProductive relationships\nwith stakeholders and partners\nAnalysis of performance in 2020-21\nWe achieved our purpose by maintaining Year ahead (2021–22)\nand strengthening productive and In 2021 –22, we will:\ncollaborative relationships with\n§ review our strategic communications\nstakeholders to support the obligations\nand stakeholder engagement framework\nand responsibilities of the Administrator.\nand implement improvements (including\nThe Administrator, NHFB CEO and NHFB staff acting on feedback from stakeholders)\nparticipated in a number of Commonwealth, § actively participate in bilateral and\nState and Territory and portfolio agency multilateral forums with all jurisdictions\nforums in 2020–21, including:\n§ actively engage and collaborate with portfolio\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 18]\nOPERATING ENVIRONMENT\nOverview of health Addendum to the National Health\ncare agreements Reform Agreement 2020–21\nto 2024–25\nNational Healthcare Specific Purpose In May 2020, through the signing of the new\nPayment pre–2012 Addendum, Commonwealth, State and Territory\nGovernments agreed to four strategic priorities to\nPrior to the NHR Agreement, States and\nfurther guide health system reform:\nTerritories were paid a contribution for public\nhospital services from the Commonwealth via § improving efficiency and ensuring\n‘block grants’ under the National Healthcare financial sustainability\nSpecific Purpose Payment arrangements.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 28]\nPART 1: OVERVIEW\nOverview of health care Addendum to the National Health\nagreements Reform Agreement 2020–21\nto 2024–25\nNational Healthcare Specific Purpose In May 2020, through the signing of the new\nPayment Pre–2012 Addendum, Commonwealth, State and Territory\nGovernments agreed to four strategic priorities to\nPrior to the NHR Agreement, States and\nfurther guide health system reform:\nTerritories were paid a contribution for public\nhospital services from the Commonwealth via § improving efficiency and ensuring\n‘block grants’ under the National Healthcare financial sustainability\nSpecific Purpose Payment arrangements.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- First developed in 2018-19, the Organisational\nThe Report is updated monthly, shared with our\nPerformance Report (the Report) captures our\nindependent Audit and Risk Committee quarterly and\nperformance against our strategic objectives and key\nforms the basis of our Annual Performance Statement.\ninitiatives as articulated in our Strategic Direction\n2024-2028, Portfolio Budget Statements 2024-25 and Additionally, we review, discuss and update the\nCorporate Plan 2024-25. performance report in conjunction with our\nmonthly deliberations on financial reporting and\nrisk performance, a key element of our corporate\ngovernance framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- This is primarily attributed enhance and sustain core capabilities.\nto additional staff being engaged to support\n§ PROCESS – Continue to focus on\nthe Calculate, Pay and Report functions of the\ncore business, leveraging industry\nNational Partnership on COVID-19 Response.\npartner expertise and advice.\n§ TECHNOLOGY – Maximise benefit\nContinuing to focus on core\nfrom digital platforms.\nbusiness, leveraging industry\npartner expertise and advice These principles enable us to support our\ncritical operations and strategic priorities\nThe NFHB spent $1.80 million on suppliers, which\nwhile continuing to build on existing capability.\nis a decrease of 9% (-$0.19 million) from 2019-20.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\n4\nESOPRUP\nTNEMNORIVNE\nECNANIF\nECNAMROFREP\nKSIR\nECNANREVOG\nYTILIBAPAC\nSETONDNE\nAddendum to the National Future\nHealth Reform Agreement Agreement\n2017–18 to 2019–20 2020–21 to 2024–25\nIn July 2017, amendments were In February 2018, COAG drafted a new\nintroduced to the NHR Agreement in five–year Heads of Agreement (HoA) on\nthe form of a time–limited Addendum. public hospital funding and health reform,\nThe Addendum reaffirmed universal for commencement on 1 July 2020.\nhealth care for all Australians as a The HoA maintains a commitment to ABF\nshared priority and committed parties and extends reforms under the Addendum\nto public hospital funding arrangements to improve Australians’ health outcomes\nfrom 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020. and decrease avoidable demand for public\nhospital services.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\n29\n02–9102\nNALP\nETAROPROC—YDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nEndnotes\nAttachment A: Strategic Direction 2019–2023\nStrategic Direction\n2019–2023\nOur objectives\nAccurate and timely calculation of Commonwealth\nOur vision funding contributions\n+ The Treasurer of the Commonwealth is advised by the\nTo improve transparency of Administrator in a timely manner\npublic hospital funding in Australia + Commonwealth funding calculations are accurate\n+ Funding entitlements reconcile to actual services delivered\n+ Public hospital services are funded through the appropriate\nCommonwealth program\nOur purpose\nBest practice financial administration of the National Health\nTo support the obligations and Funding Pool (the Pool)\nresponsibilities of the Administrator + Payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n- This reaffirmed universal health guarantee (2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22)\ncare for all Australians as a shared priority and to all States and Territories to ensure no\ncommitted parties to public hospital funding jurisdiction was left worse off as a result of the\nfrom 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nPERFORMANCE\nOBJECTIVE FIVE\nOperate as a high performing organisation\nACTIVITY PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE 2025-26 2026-29\nCRITERIA TARGET TARGET\n5.1 A positive workplace Our United APS Census 2026 Positive Positive\nculture where people Leadership behaviours trend trend\nfeel valued are embedded in\nour culture\nOur forward work § Strategic Direction 100% 100%\nplans are developed § Risk Tolerance complete complete\nin consultation with § Corporate Plan\nour people § Section Plans\n§ Performance\nAgreements\nAll APS and Approval by the CEO 100% 100%\nPGPA reporting complete complete\nrequirement are met within within\ntimelines timelines\n5.2 An innovative team Innovation is APS Census 2026 Positive Positive\nwilling to explore best promoted and change trend trend\npractice approaches is well managed\nCorporate policies Approved by the CEO 100% 100%\nare best practice complete complete\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- Three priority areas for\nPay ongoing reform were identified:\n§ Payments to each LHN § bolster integrity\n§ Bank reconciliations § build an outwardly-engaged APS\n§ End of Month processing § continue to strengthen capability.\n§ Nine sets of 2025-26 Financial Statements\nSince the initial announcement, the\n§ Payments System Policy review\nNFHB has been committed to the APS\n§ Review Governance arrangements Reform agenda and has been embodying\n§ Payments System Community of Practice the key priorities in all aspects of our\nbusiness, including though our United\nReport Leadership behaviours.\n§ Monthly and annual reports We demonstrate these by:\n§ Compliance reporting § embedding a pro-integrity culture\n§ Maintenance of Effort reporting § developing productive relationships\n§ Website enhancements with our stakeholders and partners\n§ increasing transparency\nOrganisation\n§ championing stewardship.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nRISK\nRisk Management approach In 2025-26, we will continue to:\n§ hold monthly all-staff discussions on our\nWith a $7.1 million budget and a staffing allocation\nstrategic objectives, budget, risk, stakeholder\nof 28 ASL administering over $79 billion in public\nengagement and workplace culture\nhospital payments, it is critical that we have a\nproactive approach to risk management. § fortnightly risk management updates\nFigure 9 shows the NHFB’s approach to risk § weekly executive meetings\nmanagement and the policies and frameworks\n§ lessons learned workshops.\nthat support our people to maintain a robust\nsystem of risk management and oversight.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 50]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n1.1 FUNDING CALCULATIONS ARE ACCURATE\nPerformance criteria 1.1 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\n100% of Commonwealth funding contributions to be paid into each State and\nMet\nTerritory Pool Account are accepted by the Administrator.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n1.2 FUNDING ENTITLEMENTS RECONCILE TO ACTUAL SERVICES DELIVERED\nPerformance criteria 1.2 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nAdjustments made to Commonwealth payments to Local Hospital Networks\nMet\n(LHNs) due to reconciliation are accepted by the Administrator.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 54]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n1.3 PUBLIC HOSPITAL SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE COMMONWEALTH PROGRAM\nPerformance criteria 1.3 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nIntegrity analysis of hospital activity and other Commonwealth program activity identifies\nMet\ninstances where the same hospital service has been funded more than once.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 56]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n1.4 THE TREASURER IS ADVISED IN A TIMELY MANNER\nPerformance criteria 1.4 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\n100% of the advice regarding Commonwealth funding is provided to the Treasurer\nMet\nin a timely manner by the Administrator.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 60]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n2.1 PAYMENTS TO EACH LOCAL HOSPITAL NETWORK (LHN) ACCORD WITH DIRECTIONS\nFROM RESPONSIBLE STATE AND TERRITORY MINISTERS AND SERVICE AGREEMENTS\nPerformance criteria 2.1 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\n100% of payments from the Pool are made in accordance with directions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 62]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n2.2 MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE PAYMENTS SYSTEM\nPerformance criteria 2.2 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\n100% of the Administrator’s Payments System policies, plans and manuals are\nMet\nreviewed and maintained.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 66]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n3.1 MINISTERS RECEIVE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER\nPerformance criteria 3.1 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nThe Annual Report on the operations of the National Health Funding Pool is\nMet\nsubmitted to each Health Minister for tabling as per the NHR Act.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 68]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n3.2 MONTHLY AND ANNUAL REPORTING OF FUNDING, PAYMENTS AND SERVICES\nPerformance criteria 3.2 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nMonthly and annual reporting is uploaded to the website within\nPartially Met\ntwo weeks of period close.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 70]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n3.3 QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTING OF COMMONWEALTH, STATE AND\nTERRITORY COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR’S DATA PLAN\nPerformance criteria 3.3 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nIncrease public access to information on Commonwealth, State and Territory\nPartially Met\ncompliance with the Administrator’s Data Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 76]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n4.1 PROVIDE TRUSTED AND IMPARTIAL ADVICE\nPerformance criteria 4.1 (Corporate Plan)\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nStrategic communication and stakeholder engagement is fit-for-purpose\nMet\nand caters to stakeholder needs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 78]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n4.2 WORK PLANS AND INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ARE DEVELOPED IN\nCOLLABORATION AND CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS\nPerformance criteria 4.2 (Corporate Plan)\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nThe Administrator’s rolling Three Year Data Plan is updated,\nMet\nagreed with stakeholders and published to the website\nANALYSIS The draft 2025-26 to 2027-28 Data Plan was first\npresented to the Administrator’s Jurisdictional\nThe Administrator is required to develop a rolling\nAdvisory Committee in November 2024, with further\nthree-year data plan that:\ndiscussion at the March 2025 meeting.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 82]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n5.1 A POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE FEEL VALUED\nPerformance criteria 5.1 (Corporate Plan)\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nOur United Leadership behaviours are embedded in our culture.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 84]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n5.1 A POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE FEEL VALUED – CONT’D\nPerformance criteria 5.1 (Corporate Plan)\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nOur forward work plans are developed in consultation with staff.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 85]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n5.1 A POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE FEEL VALUED – CONT’D\nPerformance criteria 5.1 (Corporate Plan)\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\n100% of compliance reporting requirements for the NHFB as a non-corporate\nMet\nCommonwealth entity are met.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $7.1 million, $79 billion, 7.1 million, 79 billion | [Page 40]\nRISK\nRisk Management approach In 2025-26, we will continue to:\n§ hold monthly all-staff discussions on our\nWith a $7.1 million budget and a staffing allocation\nstrategic objectives, budget, risk, stakeholder\nof 28 ASL administering over $79 billion in public\nengagement and workplace culture\nhospital payments, it is critical that we have a\nproactive approach to risk management. § fortnightly risk management updates\nFigure 9 shows the NHF | `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)` |\n| $7.1 million, 7.1 million | Continued focus on culture and leadership - these are part of our business as usual activities\nregular communication and engagement with through our:\npeople as well as celebrating success together. § weekly executive discussions where we reflect\nand discuss what the agency is doing well and\nAs a small agency with an operating budget of\nwhat we would do more of\n$7.1 million and a staffing allocation of 28 ASL, we\nhave planned rigorously to reduce | `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)` |\n| $56 BiLLiON, $54 BILLION, 24 STAFF, 56 BiLLiON, 54 BILLION | [Page 6]\n55\nNOITCUDORTNI\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nFINANCIAL YEAR\n2020-21 HIGHLIGHTS\nFOR THE 24 STAFF\nOF THE NHFB WE ADMINISTERED...\n$56 BiLLiON\nin public hospital payments\n$ $\n$ $\n$\n$\nWITH $54 BILLION PAID T0... | `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)` |\n| $6 million, $56 billion, 6 million, 24 staff, 56 billion | [Page 75]\n74\nNOITCUDORTNI\nWEIVREVO\nYCNEGA\nECNAMROFREP\nLAUNNA\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\nSTNEMETATS\nLAICNANIF\nSETONDNE\n74\nCASE STUDY\nRisk Management\nWith a $6 million operating These discussions provide risk owners\nwith the opportunity to regularly review\nbudget and 24 staff administering\nand discuss the risks they are responsible\nover $56 billion in public hospital\nfor, including updates on preventative,\npayments, it is critical that we have det | `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)` |\n| $7.1 million, 7.1 million | It is plays a leadership role\n§ bolster integrity\nintended to strengthen APS in embracing AI for the\n§ build an outwardly-engaged APS\ncapability through reducing benefit of Australians\n§ continue to strengthen capability. reliance on contractors and while ensuring its safe,\nconsultants for core work. ethical and responsible\nSince the initial announcement,\nuse, in line with community\nthe NFHB has been committed to As a small agency with\nexpectatio | `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)` |\n| $6.85 million, $6.977 million, $6.879 million, 6.85 million, 6.977 million, 6.879 million | Revenue for the 2024-25 financial year was Total expenditure in 2024-25 was $6.85 million and\n$6.977 million which consisted of appropriation is primarily driven by employee benefits, supplier\nfunding of $6.879 million and resources received costs and amortisation. | `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)` |\n| $445,957 | NOTE 3B: REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT\nAppropriations\nDepartmental appropriations¹ 6,258,042 6,015,958\nTOTAL REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT 6,258,042 6,015,958\n1 Revenue of $445,957 related to the 2020-21 Departmental appropriation was\nrecognised in 2019-20. | `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)` |\n| $7.1 million, 7.1 million | As a small agency with an § strengthen integrity and\noperating budget of $7.1 million purposeful leadership The NHFB and our Shared\nand a staffing allocation of § attract, build and retain Services provider (the\n28 ASL, we have planned skills, expertise and talent Department of Health, Disability\nrigorously to reduce contractor and Ageing) are committed to\n§ embrace data, technology\nreliance and strengthen our the aspirations of the Policy.\nand f | `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)` |\n| $7.1 million, 7.1 million | This investment ensured staff have\nquality of our products.\naccess to best-practice industry tools to enhance\nAs a small agency with an operating budget of their skills and productivity.\n$7.1 million and a staffing allocation of 28 ASL, we\nWe invested in the maintenance and continuous\nhave planned rigorously, investing significantly\nrefinement of the CCM to ensure it continues to\nto reduce contractor reliance and strengthen our\nmeet its full pote | `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)` |\n| $7.1 million, $77 billion, 7.1 million, 77 billion | [Page 114]\nPART 3: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY\nRisk Management approach For example:\n§ in our data team, an awareness of what needs\nWith a $7.1 million budget and an allocation of\nto go right under the ‘Calculate’ objective\n28 ASL administering over $77 billion in public\nenables the team to identify gaps in critical\nhospital payments, it is critical that we have a\ndata models and quickly mitigate before things\nproactive approach to risk managem | `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)` |\n| $1.80 million, $0.19 million, 1.80 million, 0.19 million | This is primarily attributed enhance and sustain core capabilities.\nto additional staff being engaged to support\n§ PROCESS – Continue to focus on\nthe Calculate, Pay and Report functions of the\ncore business, leveraging industry\nNational Partnership on COVID-19 Response.\npartner expertise and advice.\n§ TECHNOLOGY – Maximise benefit\nContinuing to focus on core\nfrom digital platforms.\nbusiness, leveraging industry\npartner expertise and advice These | `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 9]\nNOITCUDORTNI\nESOPRUP\nTNEMNORIVNE\nECNANIF\nECNAMROFREP\nKSIR\nECNANREVOG\nYTILIBAPAC\nSETONDNE\nFinancial Year 2018–19 Highlights\nPublic Hospital Funding\nof total Government\n$50B $22B in 90% funding for\nCommonwealth public hospitals\nfunding\n$36B\nRESULTED IN\n$28B in\nState and $49B\nTerritory\nfunding\nFY13 FY19 paid to Local Hospital Networks (LHNs)\nActivity Based Funding\n$42B\n100% 84%\n$26B\nreconciliation activities of funding through\ncomplete up to and the Pool is paid on\nincluding 2017-18 an activity basis FY13 FY19\nDelivered\n4,137\n38m 8.8m\nbanking transactions\npublic hospital in National Weighted 1,833\nservices Activity Units (NWAU) financial reports\nSupporting\n693 143 9\nPublic Hospitals LHNs jurisdictions\n2\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\n99\nNOITCUDORTNI\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nAbout this report\nOur Annual Report highlights our key achievements in 2020-21.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- Of the $56 billion in funding, the\n§ working with all jurisdictions to ensure\nCommonwealth contributed $22.4 billion, with\nthe successful implementation and\nStates and Territories contributing $33.6 billion.\noperation of the 2020-2025 Addendum to\nThe 2019-20 Annual Reconciliation the National Health Reform Agreement\nof Commonwealth NHR funding was\n§ working with the AIHW and all\ncompleted on time, in March 2021, involving\njurisdictions to improve the transparency,\nadjusting Commonwealth payments for\nconsistency and timeliness of public\ndifferences between estimated and actual\nhospital funding information\npublic hospital services delivered.\n§ undertaking funding integrity in full\nconsultation with all jurisdictions\nConsistency and\n§ exploring with the ACSQHC and the IHPA\nTransparency of Public\nways to encourage and facilitate improved\nHospital Funding\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 62]\n6611\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nHUMAN\nRESOURCES\n2020-21 highlights\nWe are agile, innovative, responsive We implemented a range of\nnew HR strategies, including\nand unique.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\n29\n02–9102\nNALP\nETAROPROC—YDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nEndnotes\nAttachment A: Strategic Direction 2019–2023\nStrategic Direction\n2019–2023\nOur objectives\nAccurate and timely calculation of Commonwealth\nOur vision funding contributions\n+ The Treasurer of the Commonwealth is advised by the\nTo improve transparency of Administrator in a timely manner\npublic hospital funding in Australia + Commonwealth funding calculations are accurate\n+ Funding entitlements reconcile to actual services delivered\n+ Public hospital services are funded through the appropriate\nCommonwealth program\nOur purpose\nBest practice financial administration of the National Health\nTo support the obligations and Funding Pool (the Pool)\nresponsibilities of the Administrator + Payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n- [Page 31]\nPERFORMANCE\nOBJECTIVE ONE\nAccurate and timely calculation of Commonwealth funding contributions\nACTIVITY PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE 2025-26 2026-29\nCRITERIA TARGET TARGET\n1.1 Funding Commonwealth funding Administrator 100% 100%\ncalculations are contributions to be paid sign-off of signed-off signed-off\naccurate into each State and Territory payment advice\nPool Account are accepted by\nthe Administrator\n1.2 Funding Adjustments made to Administrator Half–yearly Half–yearly\nentitlements Commonwealth payments sign-off of and annual and annual\nreconcile to actual to Local Hospital Networks payment advice\nservices delivered (LHNs) due to reconciliation are including any\naccepted by the Administrator adjustments\n1.3 Public hospital Integrity analysis of Integrity Notify Notify\nservices are hospital activity and other measures stakeholders stakeholders\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nOur Annual report highlights our\nkey achievements in 2024-25\nWe have measured our results against a range\nof performance criteria outlined in the Portfolio\nBudget Statements, our Strategic Direction and\nour Corporate Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- OBJECTIVE MEASURE RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT\n2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25\nAccurate 1.1 Funding calculations\nand timely are accurate\ncalculation of\n1.2 Funding entitlements reconcile to\nCommonwealth\nactual services delivered\nfunding\ncontributions 1.3 Public hospital services are\nfunded through the appropriate\nCommonwealth program\n1.4 The Treasurer is advised in a\ntimely manner\nBest practice 2.1 Payments to each Local Hospital\nfinancial Network (LHN) accord with\nadministration directions from responsible State\nof the National and Territory Ministers and\nHealth Service Agreements\nFunding Pool\n2.2 Maintain the integrity of the\nPayments System\nEffective 3.1 Ministers receive required\nreporting of information in a timely manner\npublic hospital\n3.2 Monthly and annual reporting of\nfunding\nfunding, payments and services\n3.3 Quarterly and annual reporting\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- The PGTV delivered over\ncontributions on behalf of the Administrator, and\n1.3 million COVID-19 tests and over 35,000 vaccines\nprovided advice to the Commonwealth, State and\nto priority groups during the period 1 January 2023\nTerritory Governments, including:\nto 1 December 2023.\n§ initial 2024-25 NHR payment advice detailing\nWe continued to improve funding integrity outcomes\n$30.161 billion in total Commonwealth NHR funding\nthrough our data matching activities during\n§ updates to NHR payment advice, increasing Six-month and Annual Reconciliations.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\nPART 2: ANNUAL PERFORMANCE\n1.2 FUNDING ENTITLEMENTS RECONCILE TO ACTUAL SERVICES DELIVERED\nPerformance criteria 1.2 (Corporate Plan) and PBS 2024-25 page 364\n2024-25 TARGET RESULT\nAdjustments made to Commonwealth payments to Local Hospital Networks\nMet\n(LHNs) due to reconciliation are accepted by the Administrator.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- The National Health Funding Body Annual Report 2024-25\nAnnual Report\nDownload (pdf, 7.63\nMB)\nOur Annual Report highlights our key achievements in 2024-25.\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/publications)`\n- [Page 6]\n55\nNOITCUDORTNI\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nFINANCIAL YEAR\n2020-21 HIGHLIGHTS\nFOR THE 24 STAFF\nOF THE NHFB WE ADMINISTERED...\n$56 BiLLiON\nin public hospital payments\n$ $\n$ $\n$\n$\nWITH $54 BILLION PAID T0...\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 80]\n7799\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nExecutive Committee Key area of focus for the RAGC\nin 2020-21 included:\nThe Executive Committee (see pages\n§ Recommending the CEO approve the\n32-34 for profiles) meets weekly and is\n2021-22 Tolerance Statement, providing\nour internal forum for engagement and\nupdates to critical controls, reviewing risk\ndiscussion, including providing advice and\nperformance reporting, and oversight\nrecommendations to the CEO on strategic\nof the Agency’s 2021 risk review\ndirection, key initiatives, agency policies, as\n§ reviewing and recommending the\nwell as immediate and emerging issues.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- Figure 2: Organisational structure as at 30 June 2025\nAdministrator’s ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL\nJurisdictional HEALTH FUNDING POOL\nAdvisory\nCommittee\nToni Cunningham\nCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE Independent\nNATIONAL HEALTH FUNDING BODY Audit\nand Risk\nCommittee\nShannon White\nDEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER\nLeonie Clemson Ben Nicholls\nPolicy, Planning Data, Modelling\nFinance\nand Performance and Analysis\nsection\nsection section\nRisk, Assurance Workplace\nand Governance Consultative\nCommittee Committee\n9 NHFB: CORPORATE PLAN 2025-26\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- Figure 10: NHFB three lines model\nCEO / EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nMANAGEMENT / RISK, ASSURANCE AND INDEPENDENT\nGOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE\n1ST LINE 3RD LINE\nOperational Management Independent Assurance\n2ND LINE External Audit\nRisk Management ANAO/Auditors - General\nNHFB: CORPORATE PLAN 2025-26 38\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- [Page 48]\nREFERENCE INFORMATION\nREFERENCE INFORMATION\nAppendix A - Abbreviations and acronyms\nABF Activity Based Funding\nACSQHC Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care\nAddendum Addendum to the National Health Reform Agreement 2020-2025\nAI Artificial Intelligence\nAIHW Australian Institute of Health and Welfare\nAPS Australian Public Service\nAPSC Australian Public Service Commission\nARC Audit and Risk Committee\nASL Average Staffing Level\nCCM Commonwealth Contribution Model\nCEO Chief Executive Officer\nCFO Chief Finance Officer\nCOAG Council of Australian Governments\nEA NHFB Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027\nEDW Enterprise Data Warehouse\nIHACPA Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR National Health Reform\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- First developed in 2018-19, the Organisational\nThe Report is updated monthly, shared with our\nPerformance Report (the Report) captures our\nindependent Audit and Risk Committee quarterly and\nperformance against our strategic objectives and key\nforms the basis of our Annual Performance Statement.\ninitiatives as articulated in our Strategic Direction\n2024-2028, Portfolio Budget Statements 2024-25 and Additionally, we review, discuss and update the\nCorporate Plan 2024-25. performance report in conjunction with our\nmonthly deliberations on financial reporting and\nrisk performance, a key element of our corporate\ngovernance framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 117]\nPART 3: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY\nRisk, Assurance and Key area of focus for the RAGC in\n2024-25 included:\nGovernance Committee\n§ recommending the CEO approve the 2024-25\nThe Risk, Assurance and Governance Committee\nRisk Tolerance Statement, providing updates\n(RAGC) provides assurance to the CEO, Executive,\nto critical controls, reviewing risk performance\nand the independent Audit and Risk Committee on\nreporting, and oversight of the Agency’s 2024\nthe adequacy, effectiveness and performance of\nrisk review\nour governance arrangements including:\n§ reviewing and recommending the CEO\n§ risk management (including fraud and\nendorse the:\ncorruption control)\n- Accountable Authority Instructions,\n§ compliance and control\nFinancial Delegations and Procurement\n§ audit and assurance and Contract Management Policy\n§ information governance - National Health Funding Pool Payments\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- Figure 39: NHFB three lines model\nCEO / EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE\nMANAGEMENT / RISK, ASSURANCE AND INDEPENDENT\nGOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE\n1ST LINE 3RD LINE\nOperational Management Independent Assurance\n2ND LINE External Audit\nRisk Management ANAO/Auditors - General\nNHFB: ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25 109\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- Figure 40: 2024-25 Audit and Risk Committee demographic breakdown\nGender Professional\nexperience\nMale 2, Female 3\n§ internal audit\n§ risk\n§ financial management\n§ policy\nTenure\n§ human resources\n0-2 years = 2 § governance\n4-6 years = 3 § performance\nAverage tenure = 3 years § accountability\n112 NHFB: ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- Table 21: 2024-25 Audit and Risk Committee meeting attendance and remuneration\nNAME NUMBER OF NUMBER OF 2024-25 TOTAL\nMEETINGS HELD MEETINGS ATTENDED REMUNERATION $\nStephen Horne (Chair) 5 5 13,200\nJeanette Barker 5 5 6,212\nMark Jenkin 5 5 9,500\nJosephine Schumann* 3 3 4,500\nGayle Ginnane* 3 3 6,600\nTOTAL 2024-25 ARC REMUNERATION 40,012\n*Commenced October 2024.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- Table 22: Audit and assurance activities undertaken in 2024-25\nSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY PROVIDER\nCalculate External assurance review of the completeness and Taylor Fry\naccuracy of the NWAU calculation\nCalculate External assurance review of the CCM including the Taylor Fry\nintegrity of the methodology, formulas and inputs\nPay Assurance review of Payments System documentation Cyconsol\nPay Assurance review of Payments System Control Framework RSM\nand proposed actions\nReport Audit of the National Health Funding Pool Special Purpose Each State and Territory\nFinancial Statements for each State and Territory Auditor-General\nOrganisation Internal audit of the National Health Funding Body RSM\narrangements for:\n§ credit card, travel and Cabcharge\n§ procurement\n§ payroll function\n§ risk management\n§ privacy\nNHFB: ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25 115\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 78]\n7777\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nOur 2021 Risk Review was complemented Three lines model\nby an external assurance audit to gauge\nthe effectiveness of our risk management During 2020-21, the NHFB reviewed its\nframework, its suitability for a small organisation ‘three lines of defence’ model to better\nand whether it was easily understood by staff. align with the updated model from the\nThe audit included one on one interviews with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 81]\n80\nNOITCUDORTNI\nWEIVREVO\nYCNEGA\nECNAMROFREP\nLAUNNA\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\nSTNEMETATS\nLAICNANIF\nSETONDNE\n80\nThe WCC met three times in 2020-21: Independent Audit and\nRisk Committee\n§ 27 August 2020\n§ 3 December 2020\nThe Independent Audit and Risk Committee\n§ 11 February 2021.\n(ARC) in an integral component of our\nKey area of focus for the WCC corporate governance and a valuable source\nin 2020-21 included: of independent advice for the CEO.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 82]\n8811\nYTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nAudit and Risk Committee ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CHRIS BROOK\nmembers 2020-21 (June 2019 – Present)\nProfessor Chris Brook currently sits as Chair\nMR STEPHEN HORNE – CHAIR\nof the Clinical Trials Project Reference Group\n(September 2020 – Present)\n(Commonwealth Department of Health) and\nIn 2015 Mr Horne established himself as a Chair of the Australian Commission on Safety\nprofessional Non-Executive Director, trainer and Quality in Health Care Clinical Trials\nand probity adviser.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- TABLe 13 Audit and risk Committee remuneration 2020-21\nName Number of meetings 2020-21 total remuneration\nStephen Horne 4 $6,952.44\nChris Brook 4 $7,008.00\nJeanette Barker 3 $5,062.20\nMark Jenkin 3 $5,700.00\nCarol Holley 2 $6,462.39\nJeremy Chandler 2 $4,940.83\nTOTAL 2020-21 ARC REMUNERATION $36,125.86\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 36]\n29\n02–9102\nNALP\nETAROPROC—YDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nEndnotes\nAttachment A: Strategic Direction 2019–2023\nStrategic Direction\n2019–2023\nOur objectives\nAccurate and timely calculation of Commonwealth\nOur vision funding contributions\n+ The Treasurer of the Commonwealth is advised by the\nTo improve transparency of Administrator in a timely manner\npublic hospital funding in Australia + Commonwealth funding calculations are accurate\n+ Funding entitlements reconcile to actual services delivered\n+ Public hospital services are funded through the appropriate\nCommonwealth program\nOur purpose\nBest practice financial administration of the National Health\nTo support the obligations and Funding Pool (the Pool)\nresponsibilities of the Administrator + Payments to each Local Hospital Network (LHN) accord with\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n- Three priority areas for\nPay ongoing reform were identified:\n§ Payments to each LHN § bolster integrity\n§ Bank reconciliations § build an outwardly-engaged APS\n§ End of Month processing § continue to strengthen capability.\n§ Nine sets of 2025-26 Financial Statements\nSince the initial announcement, the\n§ Payments System Policy review\nNFHB has been committed to the APS\n§ Review Governance arrangements Reform agenda and has been embodying\n§ Payments System Community of Practice the key priorities in all aspects of our\nbusiness, including though our United\nReport Leadership behaviours.\n§ Monthly and annual reports We demonstrate these by:\n§ Compliance reporting § embedding a pro-integrity culture\n§ Maintenance of Effort reporting § developing productive relationships\n§ Website enhancements with our stakeholders and partners\n§ increasing transparency\nOrganisation\n§ championing stewardship.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-09/nhfb_corporateplan_2025-26.pdf)`\n- OBJECTIVE MEASURE RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT\n2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25\nAccurate 1.1 Funding calculations\nand timely are accurate\ncalculation of\n1.2 Funding entitlements reconcile to\nCommonwealth\nactual services delivered\nfunding\ncontributions 1.3 Public hospital services are\nfunded through the appropriate\nCommonwealth program\n1.4 The Treasurer is advised in a\ntimely manner\nBest practice 2.1 Payments to each Local Hospital\nfinancial Network (LHN) accord with\nadministration directions from responsible State\nof the National and Territory Ministers and\nHealth Service Agreements\nFunding Pool\n2.2 Maintain the integrity of the\nPayments System\nEffective 3.1 Ministers receive required\nreporting of information in a timely manner\npublic hospital\n3.2 Monthly and annual reporting of\nfunding\nfunding, payments and services\n3.3 Quarterly and annual reporting\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 102]\nPART 3: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY\nPerformance management Code of Conduct\nEach year, we work together to set a clear Strategic The APS Values, Employment Principles, and\nDirection, supported by our Corporate Plan, Code of Conduct detailed in the Public Service\nRisk Tolerance Statement and Risk Management Act 1999 set the standard of behaviour expected\nFramework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/nhfb_annualreport_2024-2549.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\n77\nNOITCUDORTNI\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\n2020-21 SNAPSHOT\nHow we performed\nOBJECTIVE MEASURE RESULT\n1.1 The Treasurer of the Commonwealth is advised Met\nby the Administrator in a timely manner\n1.2 Commonwealth funding Met\n100%\ncalculations are accurate\nMET\n1.3 Funding entitlements reconcile Met\nAccurate and timely to actual services delivered\ncalculation of\nCommonwealth funding 1.4 Public hospital services are funded through Met\ncontributions the appropriate Commonwealth program\n2.1 Payments to each Local Hospital Network Met\n(LHN) accord with directions from\nresponsible State and Territory Ministers 100%\nand align with Service Agreements MET\nBest practice financial\n2.2 Maintain the integrity of the Administrator’s Met\nadministration of\nPayments System in accordance\nthe National Health\nwith policies and procedures\nFunding Pool\n3.\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- Figure 10 Snapshot of performance 2018-19 to 2020-21\nRESULT RESULT RESULT\nOBJECTIVE MEASURE\n2020-21 2019-20 2018-19\nAccurate and 1.1 The Treasurer of the Commonwealth\ntimely calculation is advised by the Administrator\nof Commonwealth in a timely manner\nfunding\n1.2 Commonwealth funding\ncontributions\ncalculations are accurate\n1.3 Funding entitlements reconcile\nto actual services delivered\n1.4 Public hospital services are funded through\nthe appropriate Commonwealth program\nBest practice 2.1 Payments to each Local Hospital Network\nfinancial (LHN) accord with directions from\nadministration of responsible State and Territory Ministers\nthe National Health and align with Service Agreements\nFunding Pool\n2.2 Maintain the integrity of the Administrator’s\nPayments System in accordance\nwith policies and procedures\nEffective 3.1 Ministers receive required\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 130]\n112299\nSETONDNE\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nS W\nsafety see work health and safety website, 27, 50\nsalaries see remuneration White, Shannon, 2, 14, 32, 68, 69\nSenior Executive Service officers, 69 accountable authority statement, 39\nServices Australia, 27 fraud control certification, 84\nShared Services Agreement, 71 review of year, 15–18\nsmall business participation in procurement, 86 see also Chief Executive Officer\nstaff see human resources work health and safety, 72–73\nstakeholders and stakeholder Work Health and Safety Act 2011, 62, 72\nengagement, 14, 25–30 workers compensation claims, 73\nCommonwealth stakeholders, 14, 27–30 workforce see human resources\ndiscussions with states and Workforce Capability Plan, 62\nterritories, 14, 17, 25–27 Workforce Diversity Plan, 63, 68\nindustry partners, 28, 86 Workplace Consultative Committee, 72, 79–80\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf)`\n- [Page 33]\n26\nESOPRUP\nTNEMNORIVNE\nECNANIF\nECNAMROFREP\nKSIR\nECNANREVOG\nYTILIBAPAC\nSETONDNE\nOur Values\nWe aim to cultivate and value our We are committed to observing the\nworkforce by:\nAustralian Public Service Values\n+ supporting and developing the\nand Code of Conduct, both of which\ncapabilities of our staff to meet\nrepresent our approach to interacting\nour work requirements\nand collaborating with colleagues,\n+ attracting and retaining skilled, stakeholders, and the community.\nadaptable and responsive people\nOur Behaviours\n+ promoting a culture where\nBehave our way to new thinking\npeople work within and across\nteams to maximise expertise — ‘it starts with me’\nand produce results that benefit\nthe agency as a whole We are committed to sharing a common\nset of behaviours and working together as\n+ refining our organisational\na united team to achieve our objectives:\napproaches to reflect the\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pdf (https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication_documents/nhfb_corporateplan_2019-20_web_0.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/documents/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/administrators_calculation_of_commonwealth_nhr_funding_policy.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-12/administrators_calculation_of_commonwealth_nhr_funding_policy.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/nhfb_risk_management_policy_and_framework.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-12/nhfb_risk_management_policy_and_framework.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/december_2025_quarterly_data_compliance_report_0.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-01/december_2025_quarterly_data_compliance_report_0.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/march_2026_quarterly_data_compliance_report.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.publichospitalfunding.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-05/march_2026_quarterly_data_compliance_report.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:10:37.661429+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002584\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Health, Disability and Ageing\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 48\n- Unique legislation references found: 33\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 31 |\n| Determination | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 23\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__03.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__04.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__05.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__06.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__07.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__08.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__09.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__18.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- NHFB is an independent agency with 35 people that support the\nAdministrator\nto oversee the administration of Commonwealth, State and Territory public hospital funding and payments under the NHR Agreement.\nThe functions of the Administrator are set out in the\nNational Health Reform Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n(NHR Act) and common provisions in relevant State and Territory legislation.\nExplore our strategic priorities and discover more about\nwho we are\n.\nOur role in Australia’s health system\nTo learn more about the Administrator’s role a\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- Basis of payments | National Health Funding Body\n\nBasis of National Health Reform payments – States and Territories\nTo meet the reporting requirements of Section 240 of the\nNational Health Reform Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n, the Administrator's monthly reports are to include the basis of each State and Territory's NHR funding and payments to Local Hospital Networks (LHNs). The basis of each State and Territory's NHR funding and payments for each year\n Source: `pages/reforms-index.html`\n- Basis of payments | National Health Funding Body\n\nBasis of National Health Reform payments – States and Territories\nTo meet the reporting requirements of Section 240 of the\nNational Health Reform Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n, the Administrator's monthly reports are to include the basis of each State and Territory's NHR funding and payments to Local Hospital Networks (LHNs). The basis of each State and Territory's NHR funding and payments for each year\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__03.html`\n- Basis of funding | National Health Funding Body\n\nBasis of National Health Reform funding - Commonwealth\nTo meet the reporting requirements of section 240 of the\nNational Health Reform Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n, the Administrator's monthly reports must detailing the following at the Local Hospital Network level:\nthe basis for the amount of Commonwealth funding flowing into Pool accounts;\nthe basis for the amount of State funding flowing\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__04.html`\n- New South Wales basis for NHR payments 2024-25 | National Health Funding Body\n\nTo meet the reporting requirements of Section 240 of the\nNational Health Reform Act 2011\n, the Administrator is to include the basis of each State and Territory’s National Health Reform (NHR) funding and payments.\nThe State contribution to the funding of public hospital services and functions is calculated on an activity basis or provided as bloc\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__05.html`\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 20\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/nhfb_risk_management_policy_and_framework.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- al Health Funding Body (NHFB) and the Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool (the Pool) were established through the\nNational Health Reform Agreement of August 2011\n(NHR Agreement).\nThe NHFB operates as a non‑corporate Commonwealth entity under the\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n(PGPA) and is funded as a small agency within the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Portfolio.\nThe NHFB is an independent agency with 35 people that support the\nAdministrator\nto oversee the administration of Commonwealth, State and Terr\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- lfunding.gov.au\nThe Hon. Mark Butler MP\nMinister for Health and Ageing\nCommonwealth of Australia\nPO Box 6022\nCanberra ACT 2600\nminister.butler@health.gov.au\nDear Minister,\nNational Health Funding Body Annual Report 2024–25\nIn accordance with section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013,\nI am pleased to provide you with the National Health Funding Body Annual Report and Financial\nStatements for the year ended 30 June 2025, for presentation to Parliament.\nThis report has been prepared in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- nd Financial\nStatements for the year ended 30 June 2025, for presentation to Parliament.\nThis report has been prepared in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Rule 2014.\nThe Financial Statements are prepared as required by the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Act 2013 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial\nReporting) Rule 2015. They are general purpose financial statements and have been prepared in\naccordance with the Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ing. vision of improving the transparency of public\nhospital funding in Australia, the NHFB works\nThe NHFB, led by CEO Shannon White, operates as\ncollaboratively across the four key functions\na non-corporate Commonwealth entity under the\noutlined in Figure 1.\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability\nAct 2013 (PGPA Act) and is funded as a small\nagency under the Commonwealth Department of\nHealth, Disability and Ageing Portfolio.\n10 NHFB: ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25\n\n[page 21]\nPART 1: OVERVIEW\nThe Administrator Figure 1: NHFB’s key functions\nThe functions of the Administr\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- iled in Figure 9 and provides an overview of our purpose, objectives and\nperformance indicators.\nStatement of Preparation\nI, as the Accountable Authority of the NHFB, present the 2024–25 Annual Performance Statement as\nrequired under paragraph 39(1)(a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n(PGPA Act).\nIn my opinion, this Annual Performance Statement is based on properly maintained records, accurately\nreflects the performance of the entity, and complies with subsection 39(2) of the PGPA Act.\nShannon White\nChief Executive Officer\nNational Health\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- r workforce and explain\nour approach to governance. We also detail our\nfinancial performance, including our audited\nfinancial statements.\nThe NHFB CEO is required to prepare and present\nthis report to the Commonwealth Parliament,\npursuant to section 70 of the Public Service\nAct 1999 and section 267 of the National Health\nReform Act 2011 (NHR Act) and provide a copy\nof this report to each State and Territory Health\nMinister under section 267(c) of the NHR Act.\nThis report is prepared in accordance with the\nrequirements for Annual Reports\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ing § a forward workplan of corporate policy reviews\nrequirements. These include our reporting (see Objective 5.2)\nobligations under:\n§ all corporate compliance reporting requirements\n§ PGPA Act for the agency, including timing and approvals\n(Objective 5.1)\n§ Public Service Act 1999\n§ mandatory training and completion of individual\n§ Freedom of Information Act 1982\nperformance agreements (See Objective 5.1)\n§ Information Publication Scheme\n§ timing of monthly reports published to our website\n§ other commitments including Senate Orders. (\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- rse, and balanced team\n§ building capability across all levels\n- each person playing a critical role in achieving\nour purpose. § creating opportunities for growth through\nlearning and development\nWe operate under a flexible legislative framework\nguided by the Public Service Act 1999, with terms § promoting wellbeing and supporting\nand conditions outlined in our National Health work/life balance.\nFunding Body Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027\n(the EA). As an organisation, we set a clear Our latest Australian Public Service (APS) Census\nStrat\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- Statistics on employees who identify as Indigenous.\n17AG(4)(c) Information on any enterprise agreements, individual flexibility Mandatory 100\narrangements, Australian workplace agreements, common\nlaw contracts and determinations under subsection 24(1) of\nthe Public Service Act 1999.\n17AG(4)(c)(i) Information on the number of SES and non SES employees covered Mandatory 100\nby agreements etc identified in paragraph\n17AG(4)(c).\n17AG(4)(c)(ii) The salary ranges available for APS employees by classification level. Mandatory 100\n17AG(4)(c)(ii\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- 2]\n25\n02–9102\nNALP\nETAROPROC—YDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nCapability\nOur People\nThe NHFB is a professional, agile, Our workforce is supported by a\ninnovative and unique portfolio agency. flexible legislative framework under\nWe have a small and specialised the Public Service Act 1999 with\nworkforce that is capable, culturally terms and conditions governed by\ndiverse and gender balanced. the National Health Funding Body\nEnterprise Agreement 2016–2019.\nWe recognise that skilled, engaged\nand versatile people are critical to\nthe achievement o\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health Services Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Health+Services+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__11.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__12.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__13.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__14.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__15.html`\n- `pages/reforms-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- hanics of the NSW funding model is used to determine the aggregate funding allocation to LHNs for these small hospitals within the NSW funding model parameters.\nEnsuring access to health services for local populations is a key objective of NSW health policy.  The Health Services Act 1997 stipulates that in determining LHN budgets, the Minister have regard to the size and health needs of the local population and provision of services to residents outside the local area.  Accordingly, targets are adjusted considering factors appropriate to each\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__10.html`\n- chanics of the NSW funding model is used to determine the aggregate funding allocation to LHNs for these small hospitals within the NSW funding model parameters.\nEnsuring access to health services for local populations is a key objective of NSW health policy. The Health Services Act 1997 stipulates that in determining LHN budgets, the Minister have regard to the size and health needs of the local population and provision of services to residents outside the local area. Accordingly, targets are adjusted considering factors appropriate to each\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__11.html`\n- chanics of the NSW funding model is used to determine the aggregate funding allocation to LHNs for these small hospitals within the NSW funding model parameters.\nEnsuring access to health services for local populations is a key objective of NSW health policy. The Health Services Act 1997 stipulates that in determining LHN budgets, the Minister have regard to the size and health needs of the local population and provision of services to residents outside the local area. Accordingly, targets are adjusted considering factors appropriate to each\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__12.html`\n- ding model expressed in the NEC16 matrix to determine the aggregate funding allocation to LHNs for these small hospitals within the NSW funding model parameters.\nEnsuring access to health services for local populations is a key objective of NSW health policy. The Health Services Act 1997 stipulates that in determining LHN budgets, the Minister have regard to the size and health needs of the local population and provision of services to residents outside the local area. Accordingly, targets are adjusted considering factors appropriate to each\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__13.html`\n- SW has adopted the mechanics of this funding model expressed in the NEC15 matrix to determine the aggregate funding allocation to LHNs for these small hospitals.\nEnsuring access to health services for local populations is a key objective of NSW health policy. The Health Services Act 1997 stipulates that in determining LHN budgets, the Minister have regard to the size and health needs of the local population and provision of services to residents outside the local area. Accordingly, targets are adjusted considering factors appropriate to each\n Source: `pages/reforms-index__14.html`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lude our reporting (see Objective 5.2)\nobligations under:\n§ all corporate compliance reporting requirements\n§ PGPA Act for the agency, including timing and approvals\n(Objective 5.1)\n§ Public Service Act 1999\n§ mandatory training and completion of individual\n§ Freedom of Information Act 1982\nperformance agreements (See Objective 5.1)\n§ Information Publication Scheme\n§ timing of monthly reports published to our website\n§ other commitments including Senate Orders. (see Objective 3.2)\n§ timing of Annual Reports tabled in Parliament\nWe proactively ma\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ollege\n(now the Australian War College).\nGayle attended three NHFB ARC meetings in 2024-25.\n114 NHFB: ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25\n\n[page 125]\nPART 3: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY\nExternal scrutiny Freedom of Information\nDuring 2024-25, there were no reports on the The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (The FOI\noperations of the NHFB including: Act) gives members of the public a right to\naccess copies of documents, other than exempt\n§ judicial, tribunal or Australian Information\ndocuments, that we hold.\nCommissioner reviews\nHowever, the NHFB can refuse acce\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- ts) see Payments System\nsee also Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool\nflexible working arrangements, 83\nCurijo, 73\nfraud and corruption control, 116\nD certification, 116\nreporting compliance, 76\nData, Modelling and Analysis team, 12, 13, 104, 106\nFreedom of Information Act 1982, 75, 76, 115\ndata analytics, 33, 39\nfreedom of information requests, 115\nData Community of Practice, 39\nfunctions see roles and functions\n160 NHFB: ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25\n\n[page 171]\nPART 5: REFERENCE INFORMATION\nfunding innovation, 77–78\nfor COVID-19 response\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Partnership on COVID-19 Response NWAU National Weighted Activity Unit PGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Partnership+on+COVID-19+Response+NWAU+National+Weighted+Activity+Unit+PGPA+Act+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- hority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHR Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNPCR National Partnership on COVID-19 Response\nNWAU National Weighted Activity Unit\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGTV Priority Groups COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination\nRBA Reserve Bank of Australia\nSPP National Healthcare Specific Purpose Payment\nThe Administrator Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool\nThe Pool National Health Funding Pool\n152 NHFB: ANNUAL REP\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- dvisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR National Health Reform\nNHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHR Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNPCR National Partnership on COVID-19 Response\nNWAU National Weighted Activity Unit\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nRAGC Risk, Assurance and Governance Committee\nRBA Reserve Bank of Australia\nSchedule K - Addendum to the NHR Agreement: Revised Public Hospital Funding and Health\nSchedule K\nReform Arrangements\nSMF State Managed Fund\nThe Administrator Administrator of the Nat\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- hority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNeC National Efficient Cost\nNeP National Efficient Price\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHr Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHr Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNPCr National Partnership on COVID-19 Response\nNWAu National Weighted Activity Unit\nPgPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nrBA Reserve Bank of Australia\nSPP National Healthcare Specific Purpose Payment\nThe Administrator Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool\nThe Pool National Health Funding Pool\n\n[page 119]\n118\nNOITCUDORTNI\nWEIVREVO\nYCNEGA\nECNAMROFREP\nLAUNNA\nYTILIBATNU\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- § information governance\n§ Health and Safety Representative\n§ cyber security and agency security\n§ Employee Representative.\n(people and systems)\n§ business continuity. The WCC also assists the CEO to carry out his\nstatutory obligations in accordance with the\nWork Health and Safety Act 2011.\nNHFB: CORPORATE PLAN 2025-26 40\n\n[page 44]\nCAPABILITY\nCAPABILITY\nIn 2025-26 we will continue to strengthen our leadership and culture to remain\nan employer of choice.\nOur people Our diversity\nOur people are at the core of everything we do We are committed to\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n- YTILIBATNUOCCA\n&\nTNEMEGANAM\nSTNEMETATS\nLAICNANIF\nSETONDNE\n72\n§ 90% of staff agree that we recognise The WCC also serves as a forum to ensure\nand support the notion that failure is we meet the legislative requirements of\na part of innovation (54 percentage the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS\npoints higher than the APS overall) Act), the Work Health and Safety Regulation\n§ 90% of our staff agreed that their 2011 (the WHS Regulation) and the Safety,\nsupervisor encourages their team to Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. In\nregularly revi\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n- ralia, 27 fraud control certification, 84\nShared Services Agreement, 71 review of year, 15–18\nsmall business participation in procurement, 86 see also Chief Executive Officer\nstaff see human resources work health and safety, 72–73\nstakeholders and stakeholder Work Health and Safety Act 2011, 62, 72\nengagement, 14, 25–30 workers compensation claims, 73\nCommonwealth stakeholders, 14, 27–30 workforce see human resources\ndiscussions with states and Workforce Capability Plan, 62\nterritories, 14, 17, 25–27 Workforce Diversity Plan, 63, 68\nindustry par\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Efficient Cost Determination 2025\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Efficient+Cost+Determination+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/december_2025_quarterly_data_compliance_report_0.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/march_2026_quarterly_data_compliance_report.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nuary 2026 Payment\nAdvice. The amended service agreement has not yet been provided.\n3. Victora’s Service Agreements do not provide a breakdown of Commonwealth and State NHR Activity\nBased Funding.\n4. Partial refers to some service categories aligning with the National Efficient Cost Determination 2025-26,\nbut not all.\n5. New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory submitted their hospital list after the 15 December\nsubmission date, but within the 2-week resubmission window. The Australian Capital Territory also\nsubmitted their L/HITH file within t\n Source: `other-pdfs/december_2025_quarterly_data_compliance_report_0.pages.jsonl`\n- n March and April 2026 and will be implemented in the next 2025-26\nPayment Advice.\n3. Victoria’s Service Agreements do not provide a breakdown of Commonwealth and State NHR Activity\nBased Funding.\n4. Partial refers to some service categories aligning with the National Efficient Cost Determination 2025-26,\nbut not all.\n5. South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory had no sentinel events to submit for Q2.\n6. Submission of the L/HITH file is required under the Administrator’s Three Year Data Plan from 2024-25\nonwards. Several States advised us that\n Source: `other-pdfs/march_2026_quarterly_data_compliance_report.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Efficient Cost NEP National Efficient Price NHFB National Health Funding Body NHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Efficient+Cost+NEP+National+Efficient+Price+NHFB+National+Health+Funding+Body+NHR+Act+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- icer\nCFO Chief Finance Officer\nCOAG Council of Australian Governments\nIGA Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations\nIHACPA Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHR Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNPCR National Partnership on COVID-19 Response\nNWAU National Weighted Activity Unit\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGTV Priority Groups COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination\nR\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- xecutive Officer\nCFO Chief Financial Officer\nCOAg Council of Australian Governments\nigA Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations\niHPA Independent Hospital Pricing Authority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNeC National Efficient Cost\nNeP National Efficient Price\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHr Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHr Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNPCr National Partnership on COVID-19 Response\nNWAu National Weighted Activity Unit\nPgPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nrBA Reserve Bank of Australia\nSPP National Healthcare S\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Administrator’s Three Year Data Plan Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Administrator%E2%80%99s+Three+Year+Data+Plan+Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- h Reform\nwork plans, 68, 70, 74, 79, 111\n(NHR) Agreement\nworkforce planning, 98\npublic hospitals\npolicies\nnumber, iv, 4\nAdministrator, 13, 26, 55, 67, 69, 117, see also Administrator’s\npressure on, 4\nCalculation Policy; Administrator’s Data Compliance Policy;\nAdministrator’s Three Year Data Plan Public Service Act 1999, viii, 75, 82, 92\nNHFB, 13, 70, 79, 93, 117 publication of reports see reporting\nPolicy, Planning and Performance team, 12, 13, 104, 106 purchasing, 117, 118\nPolicy for the responsible use of AI in government, 91 purpose and objectives (NHFB), 8, 9, 10, 37\nPo\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Audit National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Audit+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 46–51\n\n[page 128]\n112277\nSETONDNE\n12-0202\nTROPER\nLAUNNA\nYDOB\nGNIDNUF\nHTLAEH\nLANOITAN\nI National Health Funding Pool, 2, 47–51, 118\nAdministrator see Administrator of\nImbriano, Beci, 34\nthe National Health Funding Pool\nIndependent Audit and Risk Committee see Audit\nNational Health Reform Act 2011, 3, 8, 9\nand Risk Committee\nNational Health Reform Agreement, 2, 3, 22\nIndependent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA), 14,\nAddendum, 14, 20, 22, 23–24, 44, 53\n27, 52, 56\nhistory, 22, 23–24\nrelationship with NHFB, 29–30\nsee also public hospital funding\nrole, 29\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commonwealth, States and Territories. the National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Commonwealth%2C+States+and+Territories.+the+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lth Reform In 2018-19 NHFB undertook the development of\nAgreement funding, payments and services; and a web-based reporting tool to comply with the\ng. developing and providing rolling three-year data Administrator’s legislative requirements under\nplans to the Commonwealth, States and Territories. the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cth).\nExpenditure related to the development of this\n1.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE intangible asset was incurred over 2018-19 and\nFINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2019-20 and was capitalised upon completion in May\n2020. The asset was assigned a 5 year useful life.\nThe\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Disability Discrimination Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Disability+Discrimination+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- angements.\nYear Premium ($)\n2020-21 18,165\n2019-20 19,920\n2018-19 26,710\n2017-18 35,976\n2016-17 44,447\nDisability strategy\nThe National Disability Strategy (2010-2020)\nwas introduced to assist Australian Government\nagencies to meet their obligations under the\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992. The Strategy\nsets out a policy framework to improve\nthe lives of people with disability, promote\nparticipation, and create a more inclusive\nsociety. In December 2020, Disability Ministers\nfrom across Australia issued a Statement of\nContinued Commitment to th\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Enterprise Agreement and Probation Policy Disability and Ageing's Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Enterprise+Agreement+and+Probation+Policy+Disability+and+Ageing%27s+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- RESPONDING TO REGULAR REVIEW\nUNDERPERFORMANCE AND FEEDBACK\nBUILDING THE RECOGNITION OF\nRIGHT CAPABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS\nAPS GOVERNING NHFB GOVERNING POLICIES OTHER TOOLS\nDOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS\n§ Recruitment, Selection § Department of Health,\n§ The Public Service § Enterprise Agreement and Probation Policy Disability and Ageing's\nAct 1999 § Strategic Direction § Performance Policy Success Factors\n§ APS Commisioner's § Corporate Plan and Framework program\nDirections 2022 § Workforce § Managing § LinkedIn Learning\n§ Integrated Leadership Capability Plan Underperformance § Other Learning\nSystem (\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health Funding Pool NHFB National Health Funding Body NHR National Health Reform NHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Health+Funding+Pool+NHFB+National+Health+Funding+Body+NHR+National+Health+Reform+NHR+Act+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/administrators_calculation_of_commonwealth_nhr_funding_policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ies\nICU Intensive Care Unit\nIHACPA Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nMBS Medical Benefits Schedule\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHFP or Pool National Health Funding Pool\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR National Health Reform\nNHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHR Agreement National Health Reform Agreement\nCALCULATION OF COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL HEALTH REFORM FUNDING – 2020-2026 89\n\n[page 91]\nTerm Meaning\nNMDS National Minimum Data Sets\nNPCR National Partnership on COVID-19 Response\nNWAU National Weighted Activity Uni\n Source: `other-pdfs/administrators_calculation_of_commonwealth_nhr_funding_policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nd Territory\nThe Administrator is independent of\nthe Commonwealth, State and Territory + Reconciling estimated and actual\ngovernments. The functions of the public hospital services, and\nAdministrator are set out in the National adjusting Commonwealth payments\nHealth Reform Act 2011 (NHR Act) and\ncommon provisions in relevant State and + Undertaking funding integrity analysis\nto identify public hospital services that\nTerritory legislation.\npotentially received funding through\nother Commonwealth programs\nThe NHFB is a Commonwealth non–\nco\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health and Safety Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Health+and+Safety+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 2024-25 24,358\n§ work health and safety (e.g. policies, 2023-24 24,211\nprocedures and hazard identification). 2022-23 20,697\n2021-22 19,513\nThe WCC also serves as a forum to ensure we\n2020-21 18,165\nmeet the legislative requirements of the Work\n2019-20 19,920\nHealth and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), the Work\nHealth and Safety Regulations 2011 and the Safety, 2018-19 26,710\nRehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. 2017-18 35,976\nIn 2024-25, no directions or notices were issued\nNote: Figures are GST inclusive.\nto the NHFB under the WHS Act.\nWe\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### NEW AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS in the National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=NEW+AUSTRALIAN+ACCOUNTING+STANDARDS+in+the+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- es\nsupport the obligations and responsibilities of the on the results or the financial position. The financial\nAdministrator of the National Health Funding Pool. statements are presented in Australian dollars.\nThe role and function of the NHFB are set out\n1.2 NEW AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS\nin the National Health Reform Act 2011.\nAll new, revised, amended standards and/\nIn order to achieve our objectives, our primary\nor interpretations that were issued prior to functions are to assist the Administrator in:\nthe sign-off date and are applicable to the\na. calculating and advising the Co\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### NWAU National Weighted Activity Unit PGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=NWAU+National+Weighted+Activity+Unit+PGPA+Act+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- isory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHA National Healthcare Agreement\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHR Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNWAU National Weighted Activity Unit\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nRBA Reserve Bank of Australia\nSPP National Healthcare Specific Purpose Payment\nThe Administrator Administrator of the National Health Funding Pool\nThe Pool National Health Funding Pool\n\n[page 39]\nNational Health Funding Body Corporate Plan 2019–20\nAugust 2019\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Efficient Price Determination 2025\n\n**Type**: Determination\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Efficient+Price+Determination+2025\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/administrators_calculation_of_commonwealth_nhr_funding_policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- NWAU(25) the annual NWAU(25) calculated by the Administrator of the National\n2025-26\nHealth Funding Pool for CMH ABF activity reported by that State in\nthe ABF MHC NBEDS for 2025–26.\nNEP(25) means the National Efficient Price for 2025–26, as specified in the\nNational Efficient Price Determination 2025–26.\nBaseline means NWAU(25) multiplied by the NEP(25) for that state or\n2023–24\nterritory.\nThe following conditions apply to the calculation of transitional block funding for each State:\n▪ if NWAU(25) is less than NWAU(25) , then (NWAU(25) −\n2025–26 2023–24 2\n Source: `other-pdfs/administrators_calculation_of_commonwealth_nhr_funding_policy.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Efficient Price NHA National Healthcare Agreement NHFB National Health Funding Body NHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Efficient+Price+NHA+National+Healthcare+Agreement+NHFB+National+Health+Funding+Body+NHR+Act+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Agreement\nICT Information and Communication Technology\nIGA Intergovernmental Agreement on Federal Financial Relations\nIHPA Independent Hospital Pricing Authority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHA National Healthcare Agreement\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHR Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNWAU National Weighted Activity Unit\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nRBA Reserve Bank of Australia\nSPP National Healthcare Specific Purpose Payment\nThe Administrator Admin\n Source: `corporate-plans/2019-20.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Efficient Price NHFB National Health Funding Body NHR National Health Reform NHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Efficient+Price+NHFB+National+Health+Funding+Body+NHR+National+Health+Reform+NHR+Act+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- G Council of Australian Governments\nEA NHFB Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027\nEDW Enterprise Data Warehouse\nIHACPA Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority\nJAC Jurisdictional Advisory Committee\nLHN Local Hospital Network\nNEC National Efficient Cost\nNEP National Efficient Price\nNHFB National Health Funding Body\nNHR National Health Reform\nNHR Act National Health Reform Act 2011\nNHR Agreement National Health Reform Agreement 2011\nNPCR National Partnership on COVID-19 Response\nNWAU National Weighted Activity Unit\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nRAGC Risk, Assurance and Governance Committee\nRBA Reser\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and the National Health Reform Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+the+National+Health+Reform+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Act.\nthe PGPA Act and was established to support\nthe obligations and responsibilities of the The financial statements have been prepared in\nAdministrator of the National Health Funding Pool. accordance with:\nThe role and function of the NHFB are set out in a. Public Governance, Performance and\nthe National Health Reform Act 2011. Accountability (Financial Reporting)\nRule 2015 (FFR)\nIn order to achieve our objectives, our primary\nfunctions are to assist the Administrator in: b. Australian Accounting Standards and\nInterpretations – including simplified\na. calculating and advising the C\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### WHS Act), the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=WHS+Act%29%2C+the+Work+Health+and+Safety+Regulations+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- and safety (e.g. policies, 2023-24 24,211\nprocedures and hazard identification). 2022-23 20,697\n2021-22 19,513\nThe WCC also serves as a forum to ensure we\n2020-21 18,165\nmeet the legislative requirements of the Work\n2019-20 19,920\nHealth and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), the Work\nHealth and Safety Regulations 2011 and the Safety, 2018-19 26,710\nRehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. 2017-18 35,976\nIn 2024-25, no directions or notices were issued\nNote: Figures are GST inclusive.\nto the NHFB under the WHS Act.\nWe have a rehabilitation management system in\nline with Co\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Auditor- General Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Auditor-+General+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- include the relevant independence requirements of the\nAccounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants\n(including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in conflict with the Auditor-\nGeneral Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with the Code. I believe that the\naudit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nOther information\nThe Accountable Authority is responsible for the\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- include the relevant independence\nrequirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for\nProfessional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) to the extent that they are not in\nconflict with the Auditor-General Act 1997. I have also fulfilled my other responsibilities in accordance with\nthe Code. I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis\nfor my opinion.\nAccountable Authority’s responsibility for the financial statement\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Hospital Benefits Act 1945\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Hospital+Benefits+Act+1945\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- energy\ndevelopment and water\n16 NHFB: ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25\n\n[page 27]\nPART 1: OVERVIEW\nKEY MOMENTS IN PUBLIC HOSPITAL FUNDING HISTORY\n1816\nAustralia’s first public hospital, the Rum Hospital opened in\nSydney. In 1894 it was renamed the Sydney Hospital.\n1945\nThe Hospital Benefits Act 1945 provided for all people to have\naccess to a public hospital free of charge.\n1981\nFunding for public hospitals from the Commonwealth is based on\nper capita block grants.\n1984\nIntroduction of Australia’s universal health care scheme Medicare.\n2008\nThe National\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- y\ndevelopment and water\n13 NHFB: CORPORATE PLAN 2025-26\n\n[page 17]\nOPERATING ENVIRONMENT\nKEY MOMENTS IN PUBLIC HOSPITAL FUNDING HISTORY\n1816\nAustralia’s first public hospital, the Rum Hospital opened in\nSydney. In 1894 it was renamed the Sydney Hospital.\n1945\nThe Hospital Benefits Act 1945 provided for all people to have\naccess to a public hospital free of charge.\n1981\nFunding for public hospitals from the Commonwealth is based on\nper capita block grants.\n1984\nIntroduction of Australia’s universal health care scheme Medicare.\n2008\nThe National\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Rehabilitation+and+Compensation+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 2-23 20,697\n2021-22 19,513\nThe WCC also serves as a forum to ensure we\n2020-21 18,165\nmeet the legislative requirements of the Work\n2019-20 19,920\nHealth and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), the Work\nHealth and Safety Regulations 2011 and the Safety, 2018-19 26,710\nRehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. 2017-18 35,976\nIn 2024-25, no directions or notices were issued\nNote: Figures are GST inclusive.\nto the NHFB under the WHS Act.\nWe have a rehabilitation management system in\nline with Comcare’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation\nAuthorities 2019; these Guidelines\n Source: `annual-reports/2025.pages.jsonl`\n- novation (54 percentage the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS\npoints higher than the APS overall) Act), the Work Health and Safety Regulation\n§ 90% of our staff agreed that their 2011 (the WHS Regulation) and the Safety,\nsupervisor encourages their team to Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. In\nregularly review and improve work 2020-21, no directions or notices were issued\nto the NHFB under the WHS Act 2011.\n§ 100% of staff agreed our CEO encourages\ninnovation and creativity (36 percentage We have a rehabilitation management\npoints higher than t\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Accountability (PGPA) KEY OBJECTIVES STRATEGIC RISKS Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Accountability+%28PGPA%29+KEY+OBJECTIVES+STRATEGIC+RISKS+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e levels are based on the supporting business function, together with the potential\ncost and/or the benefit of engaging with risk to improve our decision-making ability.\nAs the Accountable Authority under the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) KEY OBJECTIVES STRATEGIC RISKS\nAct 2013, it is my responsibility to establish and\nmaintain appropriate systems of risk oversight and CALCULATIONS LOW TOLERANCE\nmanagement for the Agency. This includes setting\nthe Agency’s appetite and tolerance for risk, as well § Timely advice 1 Error(s) or delay\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Freedom of Information Certification of Fraud Control Arrangements The Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Freedom+of+Information+Certification+of+Fraud+Control+Arrangements+The+Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- covers prevention,\ndetection, investigation and reporting.\n§ Auditor-General, Parliamentary Committee\nor Commonwealth Ombudsman inquiries\nIn 2020-21, the NHFB did not detect or report\n§ External capability reviews. any suspected or actual instances of fraud.\nFreedom of Information Certification of Fraud\nControl Arrangements\nThe Freedom of Information Act 1982 (The\nI, Shannon White, certify that I am satisfied\nFOI Act) gives members of the public a\nthat for 2020-21, the NHFB has:\nright to access copies of documents, other\nthan exempt documents, that we hold. § Prepared a fraud control plan and\nHowever, the NHFB can\n Source: `other-pdfs/2020-21_national_health_funding_body_ar.pages.jsonl`\n\n### KEY OBJECTIVES STRATEGIC RISKS Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=KEY+OBJECTIVES+STRATEGIC+RISKS+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ls are based on the supporting business function, together with the potential\ncost and/or the benefit of engaging with risk to improve our decision-making ability.\nAs the Accountable Authority under the Public\nGovernance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) KEY OBJECTIVES STRATEGIC RISKS\nAct 2013, it is my responsibility to establish and\nmaintain appropriate systems of risk oversight and CALCULATIONS LOW TOLERANCE\nmanagement for the Agency. This includes setting\nthe Agency’s appetite and tolerance for risk, as well § Timely advice 1 Error(s) or delay\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pages.jsonl`\n\n### NHR Act. 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