Certify an expenditure report

This video demonstrates how to certify an expenditure report.

First, select the Certify Expenditure Reports tile.

Select the Reporting Period drop down to view available reporting periods.

To certify a reporting period it must have a status of Awaiting Certification. Locate and select the reporting period you wish to certify.

There are two ways to certify a reporting period.

The first is online by parliamentarians only.

Select Certify.

Once the confirmation screen appears, select Certify to confirm.

Select OK.

Your report has now been certified and the status updated. No further action is required for this reporting period.

The second way to certify a reporting period is offline by an authorised staff member.

Select the Preliminary Report to download a pdf version of the expenditure report.

A PDF version of the report will open, which you can print or save.

The Certification section is located on page one of the report.

Print the certification page for your parliamentarian to sign and date. Scan and save the signed certification page.

Once completed, return to the appropriate reporting period and select Notify IPEA.

Select the plus symbol to attach the signed certification page from the saved location.

The certification page is now attached in PEMS. Select Notify IPEA. Select OK to complete this process.

The status of the reporting period will now be updated. IPEA will review the certification and update the status to Certified. No further action is required for this reporting period.

The signed certification is available to view by selecting the Attachments tab.

Refer to the Access an expenditure report and Navigate and review an expenditure report guides that are available on our website at ipea.gov.au/pemsresources for further information.