DRFA information for assessors
Information to help assigned assessors evaluate claims made under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
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Validation process used by assessors
When assessing a claim under the DRFA, the assigned assessor is required to complete the assessment section in the claim forms with the exception of Reconstruction of Essential Public Asset works.
A copy of the validation process for these works are below:
Process overview maps
The below process maps provide a high-level overview of Victoria’s DRFA claims management process including:
- disaster notification
- emergency works
- immediate reconstruction works
- damage assessment for Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA)
- cost estimation
- reconstruction works
- state acquittal.
DRFA - claims management process map - November 2019 PDF 591.68 KB (opens in a new window)
Assurance and controls framework
The assurance and controls frameworks are required to be followed to facilitate the States’ assessment and reimbursement of the claims and the Commonwealth’s cost sharing contribution for eligible disasters. The process is reviewed by both State and Commonwealth appointed auditors. The below framework attached is specific to DRFA Category B essential public asset reconstruction works.
DRFA - Framework 1 - Assurance Framework (updated June 2024) Word 202.76 KB (opens in a new window)
DRFA - Framework 2 - Controls Framework (updated June 2024) Excel 111 KB (opens in a new window)
Updated 15 January 2026
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