44AConditions for approval of proposals to spend public moneys

44A Conditions for approval of proposals to spend public moneys

(1) A person is not to approve a proposal to spend public moneys unless satisfied that:

(a) the proposal is in accordance with the policies of the Commonwealth; and

(b) the proposed expenditure will make efficient and effective use of the public moneys available for the Commonwealth programs implementing those policies.

(2) Where approval of a proposal to spend public moneys is given otherwise than in a document, the person giving the approval must record the terms of the approval in a document as soon as practicable after giving the approval.