About us
Our Department
The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes through the provision of advice and resource allocation. We also provide financial services to the community, covering asset and liability management, collection of state taxes, insurance and superannuation.
Our key role is to provide policy advice and financial management services to the Government of South Australia, in order to strengthen state finances and contribute to community wellbeing.
DTF comprises a diverse group of dedicated people with a wide range of skills, including economics, accounting, finance, business services, insurance, superannuation and management.
Our Vision
Our vision is to make South Australia a better place to live, work, do business and raise a family, through our contribution to government policy and decision making, and the provision of efficient services.
Our Values
Respect and courtesy:
- We are respectful and courteous in all our dealings, and our conduct reflects the highest ethical standards expected of public servants by government and the community.
Professionalism:
- We value professional expertise and encourage our staff to maintain the highest standards. The quality of our advice and our contribution to the economic and social development of the state are the measures of our success.
Accountability:
- We act in the public interest and take responsibility for our actions, knowing they will stand up to scrutiny and are open, fair and honest.
Efficiency and effectiveness:
- We recognise our obligation to make best use of resources for the benefit of the South Australian community. Our people are supported and developed to improve our department’s performance.
Collaboration:
- We value the contribution of others and are generous in our exchange of ideas and information. We share effort and success.
Credibility:
- Our skills and expertise are applied to providing government, agencies and the community with advice that is rigorous, consistent with legislative requirements, well researched and canvasses the range of options.
Timeliness and responsiveness:
- We respond with speed and appropriateness, while maintaining the integrity of our advice and solutions.
Our Major Clients and Stakeholders
Government:
- Our principal clients are our Ministers, and through them, the Government. This relationship involves the provision of policy analysis and advice and the administration and coordination of the State Government's finances, through a range of services.
Government agencies and entities:
- In addition to administering and coordinating the Government's requirements across agencies, we deliver a range of services to all portfolio groups, state agencies and entities, and Government Businesses.
SA Community:
- The broader community, through the elected Government and Parliament, is the ultimate client of our services. Treasury and Finance has direct dealings with a range of community members, including taxpayers and their representatives, members of superannuation schemes and the business community generally.
DTF Corporate Plan
For further information about programs, governance and our staff view our Corporate Plan.
DTF Disability Action Plan - 2010-12
In South Australia each government agency is responsible for meeting the key outcomes of the All-of-Government Disability Strategy, Promoting Independence.
Chief Executives of all government agencies are required to implement and report action plans that aim to ensure that the programs, services and infrastructure of service providers are accessible and do not discriminate against people with disabilities.
DTF Disability Action Plan 2010-12
