Providing assurance of local water utility strategic planning
The department’s strategic planning assurance role assesses and reports on whether a local water utility has in place effective, evidence-based strategic planning by achieving the strategic planning outcomes to a reasonable standard.
For more information, refer to section 3 of the Regulatory and assurance framework for local water utilities (PDF, 1100.53 KB)
Strategic planning assurance assessment process
Local water utilities may request an initial assessment of the effectiveness of their strategic planning. To ensure their assurance result remains current, local water utilities participate in an annual ‘check-in’ process with the department. Utilities may also request a re-assessment at any time, to update their assurance assessment result. The department may request an assessment at any time if it becomes aware of significant factors that suggest the local water utility may no longer have in place effective strategic planning.
Request an assurance assessment of the effectiveness of your strategic planning
To request an assurance assessment or to discuss the assurance process, please email us at: spassurance@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
Regulatory and assurance framework
The regulatory and assurance framework is designed to make sure that local water utilities manage risks effectively and strategically. It applies to local water utilities in regional NSW.