The Pastoralists & Graziers Association of WA has entered voluntary administration after discovering ‘serious financial misconduct’ last week.
The agricultural advocacy organisation appointed RSM partners Jerome Mohen and Greg Dudley as joint administrators at a board meeting this afternoon.
In a statement today, Mr Mohen said the PGA executive and committee made the decision to appoint administrators after identifying financial irregularities and a funding shortfall.
“The PGA executive and committee remain committed to seeing the organisation work through the administration process and continuing its longstanding function as a respected representative of the agricultural community,” he said.
“Prior to our appointment, the organisation became aware of irregularities within its financial records leaving an immediate financial shortfall.
“At the same time, we will review the PGA’s operations with a view to completing an appropriate restructure of the organisation’s operations and financial position so that it can successfully exit the administration process.”
Mr Mohen said administrators recognised the PGA had a long history of advocating for the agricultural industry.
“Our own firm – RSM – has…