Loss and damage
In providing its services, there is potential for claims to be lodged against the agency, and facilities may be subject to loss and damage due to many different causes. The Tasmanian Risk Management Fund (TRMF) is the department’s insuring agent, with the department covered by the Fund against financial losses arising from all types of events.
Under the department’s asset management policy, responsibility for the management of facilities is devolved to individual site managers who are well positioned to identify and manage priorities in a cost-effective manner.
The following is a summary of claims lodged with the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund in 2005-06:
| Item |
Number of claims |
Total value of claims $ |
| Property |
7 |
881,008 |
| Legal liability |
5 |
103,612 |
| Motor vehicle |
15 |
12,569 |
| Personal accident (for volunteers and students engaged in workplace learning activities) |
1 |
5,000 |
| Transit/removal |
1 |
937 |
| Total |
29 |
1,003,126 |
Property protection scheme
The department operates the Property Protection Scheme, a self-funded pool that provides financial assistance to schools and colleges for loss of and damage to facilities and contents.
The following table is a summary of claims for 2005-06:
| Number of claims lodged |
601 |
| Total value of claims |
$823,397 |
| Highest valued claim |
$51,684 |
| Number of schools lodging claims |
137 |
| Average cost per claim |
$1,370 |
Debts written off
| Category |
Number of debts |
Amount $ |
| Minor debts up to $50 |
151 |
3,508.66 |
| Minor debts between $50 and $500 |
33 |
5,605.16 |
| Debts over $500 |
13 |
62,632.50 |
| Sub-total |
197 |
71,746.32 |
| School debt write-offs |
|
153,555.30 |
| Total |
|
225,301.62 |
Employment