Extract of Accounts Payable Summary Spend Information
Shane Gibson made this Official Information request to Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
The request was refused by Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.
From: Shane Gibson
Dear Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children,
I would like an extract of the annual amount spent with all suppliers for the 2021/2022 financial year.
I would like this data in an open format, csv or json formats would be suitable.
I would like the following details provided:
- Supplier Name
- Suppliers NZBN number (if available)
- Total Amount Spent
I believe this information would be readily available via an extract from your Accounts Payable system.
I have already received similar data from a number of Government organisations, which implies this information can be treated as open data.
Yours faithfully,
Shane Gibson
From: Shane Gibson
Dear Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children,
Please provide the GST Exclusive amounts.
Yours faithfully,
Shane Gibson
From: OIA_Requests (OT)
IN-CONFIDENCE
Kia ora Shane Gibson,
We are requesting clarification of your request within seven working days in accordance with section 15(1AA) of the Act. The amended request is to be treated as a new request, which means that the 20-working day period is reset.
We require the following clarifying information:
• Please specify your request to help narrow the scope.
Your clarification will help us decide the next steps.
If you can kindly response within 3-5 working days or sooner, be greatly appreciated 😊
Many thanks and warm regards,
Ministerial Support
PO Box 546, Wellington 6140
E: OIA [email address]
-----Original Message-----
From: Shane Gibson <[FOI #22653 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 3:26 PM
To: OIA_Requests (OT) <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Official Information request - Extract of Accounts Payable Summary Spend Information
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Dear Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children,
Please provide the GST Exclusive amounts.
Yours faithfully,
Shane Gibson
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From: Shane Gibson
Dear OIA_Requests (OT),
Disappointed you have taken 8 business days of the 20 business to seek clarification. It seems like you are using this approach to extend the required response time out.
You have asked:
"We require the following clarifying information:
• Please specify your request to help narrow the scope.
Your clarification will help us decide the next steps."
I am unsure what you would like me to clarify as you have provide no detail or context in your response.
As I have previous stated:
I would like the following details provided:
- Supplier Name
- Suppliers NZBN number (if available)
- Total Amount Spent (GST Exclusive)
As I have also previously stated:
- I believe this information would be readily available via an extract from your Accounts Payable system.
- I have already received similar data from a number of Government organisations, which implies this information can be treated as open data.
I require the total amount paid to all suppliers.
If you are able to provide suggestions on how I can clarify my request to achieve this outcome, please respond with those suggestions and I will consider them.
Yours sincerely,
Shane Gibson
From: OIA_Requests (OT)
IN-CONFIDENCE
Kia ora Mr Gibson,
Thank you very much for your quick response, we will endeavour to respond back to your OIA request as soon as we are able or sooner.
Would you please kindly advise, is there a particular supplier and expense category you wish to receive? Also, what period are you seeking?
I look forward to hearing back from you shortly,
Many thanks and warm regards,
Ministerial Support
PO Box 546, Wellington 6140
E: OIA [email address]
-----Original Message-----
From: Shane Gibson <[FOI #22653 email]>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 2:01 PM
To: OIA_Requests (OT) <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Extract of Accounts Payable Summary Spend Information
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Dear OIA_Requests (OT),
Disappointed you have taken 8 business days of the 20 business to seek clarification. It seems like you are using this approach to extend the required response time out.
You have asked:
"We require the following clarifying information:
• Please specify your request to help narrow the scope.
Your clarification will help us decide the next steps."
I am unsure what you would like me to clarify as you have provide no detail or context in your response.
As I have previous stated:
I would like the following details provided:
- Supplier Name
- Suppliers NZBN number (if available)
- Total Amount Spent (GST Exclusive)
As I have also previously stated:
- I believe this information would be readily available via an extract from your Accounts Payable system.
- I have already received similar data from a number of Government organisations, which implies this information can be treated as open data.
I require the total amount paid to all suppliers.
If you are able to provide suggestions on how I can clarify my request to achieve this outcome, please respond with those suggestions and I will consider them.
Yours sincerely,
Shane Gibson
-----Original Message-----
IN-CONFIDENCE
Kia ora Shane Gibson,
We are requesting clarification of your request within seven working days in accordance with section 15(1AA) of the Act. The amended request is to be treated as a new request, which means that the 20-working day period is reset.
We require the following clarifying information:
• Please specify your request to help narrow the scope.
Your clarification will help us decide the next steps.
If you can kindly response within 3-5 working days or sooner, be greatly appreciated 😊
Many thanks and warm regards,
Ministerial Support
PO Box 546, Wellington 6140
E: OIA [email address]
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From: Shane Gibson
Dear OIA_Requests (OT),
As I specified in the initial request:
I would like an extract of the annual amount spent with all suppliers for the 2021/2022 financial year.
I would like a totals for all suppliers across all expense categories.
You can exclude any payments to employees if this is managed via your Account Payable module.
Yours sincerely,
Shane Gibson
From: OIA_Requests (OT)
IN-CONFIDENCE
Tēnā koe Shane Gibson,
Please find attached a response to your Official Information Act request of 9 May 2023. Thank you very much for your patience.
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Support
PO Box 546, Wellington 6140
P E: [email address]
------------------------------- This email message is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed. The information it contains may be confidential and legally privileged. Any retransmission, dissemination or other sharing of the contents of this email with unauthorised persons may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately and destroy all copies of this email. Thank you. Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children accepts no responsibility for changes made to this email or to any attachments after transmission. ------------------------------
From: Shane Gibson
Dear OIA_Requests (OT),
Disappointed you are refusing this request.
As I have received this information from other agencies, I will be raising a complaint with the Ombudsmen.
Yours sincerely,
Shane Gibson
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