The Independent Police Conduct Authority could struggle to carry out its watchdog function in the long-term if it doesn't get a boost in funding, the Office of the Auditor-General has warned.
In recent advice to Justice Minister Amy Adams, the OAG summarised an audit of the IPCA and noted the police watchdog's financial sustainability continued to be a focus.
"Although we agree with the Authority's view that it remains a going concern, the Authority needs to plan effectively how it will meet increasing demand using the funding available," the letter to Ms Adams from December 21 last year states.
For the year ended June 30 2015, the IPCA had an operating deficit of $8000. Demand for the authority's services has increased in recent years - the number of complaints rose by nearly 15 per cent last year.
"The Authority has enough Crown funding to meet its forecast expenses in 2015/16. In the long term, limited resourcing could affect the Authority's ability to operate effectively in its role and meet its performance objectives," the letter states.