Information regarding the Agency's CCI Connect training program
Dear National Disability Insurance Agency
Please provide copies of any emails, correspondence, documents, reports, file notes or other written or electronic information relating to
- the scope of the CCI Connect training program
- documents in relation to this area containing the phrase 'rebaselining or re-baselining', and;
- the term 'reasonable and necessary reset program'.
Please also provide copies of any emails, correspondence, documentation, reports, file notes or other written or electronic information about;
- the cited reasons for rebaselining, including changes to project goals, changes in funding source, inaccurate original baselines and cuts to the overall budget;
- if multiple rebaselined projects, how many times the 'reasonable and necessary reset program' has been rebaselined and on what dates
- any policies or procedures which describe a process for developing a new baseline
- any guidance specifying what elements these policies are to include
- what safeguards are in place to ensure effective oversight and transparency.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Reynolds
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Dear Karen Reynolds
Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement
Thank you for your request of 24 March 2022, made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for copies of documents held by the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Scope of your request
You have requested access to the following documents:
“… copies of any emails, correspondence, documents, reports, file notes or
other written or electronic information relating to
- the scope of the CCI Connect training program
- documents in relation to this area containing the phrase 'rebaselining
or re-baselining', and;
- the term 'reasonable and necessary reset program'.
Please also provide copies of any emails, correspondence, documentation,
reports, file notes or other written or electronic information about;
- the cited reasons for rebaselining, including changes to project goals,
changes in funding source, inaccurate original baselines and cuts to the
overall budget;
- if multiple rebaselined projects, how many times the 'reasonable and
necessary reset program' has been rebaselined and on what dates
- any policies or procedures which describe a process for developing a new
baseline
- any guidance specifying what elements these policies are to include
- what safeguards are in place to ensure effective oversight and
transparency.”
Unless you advise otherwise, we will take it that you agree to the names
and contact details of NDIA staff being excluded from the scope of your
request (that is, the information will be treated as irrelevant).
Processing timeframes
A 30-day statutory period for processing your request commenced from 25
March 2022, in accordance with section 15(2A)(c) of the FOI Act. You
should, therefore, expect a decision from us by 23 April 2022.
This period may be extended if we need to consult with third parties or
for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.
Charges
We may apply a processing charge to your request and will advise you as
soon as practicable if a charge is payable.
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If you have any concerns about the publication of information you have
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Further help
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help.
We will contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if
you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
E [2][NDIA request email]
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Dear Karen Reynolds
Further to our email of 7 April 2022 (below), we are writing to seek
clarification of your request, your agreement to split your request into
separate requests, and an extension of time.
Clarification of scope
We are writing to clarify the documents you have requested access to.
‘Rebaselining’ is a term used to refer to the ‘reasonable and necessary
reset program’. This interpretation is based on the mention of
Rebaselining in Hansard for the Joint Committee Of Public Accounts And
Audit, Tuesday 22 March 2022. Mr Scott McNaughton, General Manager,
National Delivery, National Disability Insurance Agency, states that
Rebaselining training is called the ‘reasonable and necessary reset
program’.
As such, we are writing to seek your agreement to split your request into
two separate matters, noting that rebaselining and the reset program are
the same thing:
1. Copies of any emails, correspondence, documents, reports, file notes
or other written or electronic information relating to
- the scope of the CCI Connect training program
2. Copies of any emails, correspondence, documents, reports, file notes
or other written or electronic information relating to
- the term 'reasonable and necessary reset program'
- the cited reasons for rebaselining, including changes to project goals,
changes in funding source, inaccurate original baselines and cuts to the
overall budget;
- if multiple rebaselined projects, how many times the 'reasonable and
necessary reset program' has been rebaselined and on what dates
- any policies or procedures which describe a process for developing a new
baseline
- any guidance specifying what elements these policies are to include
- what safeguards are in place to ensure effective oversight and
transparency.”
To help us process this matter, we are seeking your agreement to split
your request into two separate requests. This will allow us to process
each request individually and to properly assess the documents that relate
to each request rather than having one large document set with everything
included.
Extension of time
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on NDIA staff and resourcing and the
complexity of your request, we are seeking your agreement to extend the
processing time by an additional 30 days under section 15AA of the FOI
Act. If you agree to this extension, you can expect to receive a decision
from us on or before 23 May 2022.
If you do not agree to the proposed extension of time, or you do not
provide a response to our request, we may need to seek an extension of
time with the Information Commissioner under section 15AB of the FOI Act.
Therefore, we ask that you please provide a response by 15 April 2022.
Next Steps
Would you please advise if you agree to splitting your request as we have
mentioned above, and to the extension of time, by COB 15 April 2022.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
E: [1][NDIA request email]
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Sent: Thursday, 7 April 2022 3:26 PM
To: '[FOI #8647 email]'
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Subject: FOI 21/22-1299 – Communication – Acknowledgement [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement
Thank you for your request of 24 March 2022, made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for copies of documents held by the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Scope of your request
You have requested access to the following documents:
“… copies of any emails, correspondence, documents, reports, file notes or
other written or electronic information relating to
- the scope of the CCI Connect training program
- documents in relation to this area containing the phrase 'rebaselining
or re-baselining', and;
- the term 'reasonable and necessary reset program'.
Please also provide copies of any emails, correspondence, documentation,
reports, file notes or other written or electronic information about;
- the cited reasons for rebaselining, including changes to project goals,
changes in funding source, inaccurate original baselines and cuts to the
overall budget;
- if multiple rebaselined projects, how many times the 'reasonable and
necessary reset program' has been rebaselined and on what dates
- any policies or procedures which describe a process for developing a new
baseline
- any guidance specifying what elements these policies are to include
- what safeguards are in place to ensure effective oversight and
transparency.”
Unless you advise otherwise, we will take it that you agree to the names
and contact details of NDIA staff being excluded from the scope of your
request (that is, the information will be treated as irrelevant).
Processing timeframes
A 30-day statutory period for processing your request commenced from 25
March 2022, in accordance with section 15(2A)(c) of the FOI Act. You
should, therefore, expect a decision from us by 23 April 2022.
This period may be extended if we need to consult with third parties or
for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.
Charges
We may apply a processing charge to your request and will advise you as
soon as practicable if a charge is payable.
Disclosure Log
Information released under the FOI Act may be published on the NDIA’s
disclosure log located on our website, subject to certain exceptions.
If you have any concerns about the publication of information you have
requested, please contact us.
Further help
Please contact us at [6][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or need
help.
We will contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if
you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
E [7][NDIA request email]
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Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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Dear foi,
I am okay with all of the above including the splitting of the request.
Yours sincerely,
Karen Reynolds
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your request. If you
require this in a different format, please let us know.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
Email: [2][NDIA request email]
[3]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
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Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached correspondence and documents in relation to your
request. If you require these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 1 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 2 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 3 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 4 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 5 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 6 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 7 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
References
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 8 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
References
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 10 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
Dear Karen Reynolds
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached documents in relation to your request. If you require
these in a different format, please let us know.
Due to the size of the documents they have been split across 10 emails,
this being Part 9 of 10.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
[2]Title: NDIS delivered by the National Disability Insurance Agency
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
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and emerging.
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Dear Applicant and FOI Contact Officer,
Please see attached decision regarding the National Disability Insurance
Agency’s application for an extension of time to process FOI 21/22-1299.
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