Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote
Contribution of Appropriations to Government Priorities and Outcomes
| Government Priorities | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
|---|---|---|
| Build a more competitive and productive economy | Improved economic performance Improving New Zealand's economic growth is crucial for a better standard of living and relies on smarter use of the country's financial, physical, human, social and natural capital. The Treasury will continue to provide advice on the wide range of policies affecting economic growth.
| Department Policy Advice - Finance Provision of Financial Operations Services and Operational Advice Provision of Financial Services to the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency Non-Department Inquiries and Research into Productivity Related Matters MCOA Inquiries into Productivity - Related Matters output class Research into and Promotion of Productivity - Related Matters output class |
| A stable and sustainable macroeconomic environment Treasury's focus is on the institutional frameworks that promote macro stability and the sound operation of fiscal policy. The aim is to reduce NZ economy's vulnerability in order to provide a strong platform for growth.
| Department Administration of Crown Borrowing Administration of Derivative Transactions Administration of Investment of Public Money Policy Advice - Finance Provision of Financial Operations Services and Operational Advice Administration of Guarantees and Indemnities given by the Crown. Shared Support Services | |
| A more efficient and effective State sector The quality of expenditure, regulation and other interventions by State sector agencies impacts both directly and indirectly on New Zealand's economic performance. The Treasury provides advice to ensure the State sector represents value for money in achieving the Government's aims and objectives. This includes advice on policy and regulatory settings, the public management system, and the management, and return on, the Crown's assets and liabilities.
| Department Administration of Crown Borrowing Administration of Derivative Transactions Administration of Investment of Public Money Crown Company Monitoring Advice to the Minister of Science and Innovation and the Minister for Economic Development Crown Company Monitoring Advice to the Minister for State-Owned Enterprises and Other Responsible Ministers Implementation of Mixed Ownership Model Policy Advice - Finance Provision of Financial Operations Services and Operational Advice Shared Support Services | |
| Deliver better public services to New Zealanders Responsibly manage the Government's finances. | A more efficient and effective State sector The Government has set a challenge for the State sector to make more progress on a number of key results and to deliver better services within lower allowances for new spending. The Treasury provides advice to ensure the State sector represents value for money in achieving the Government's aims and objectives. This includes advice on policy and regulatory settings, the public management system, and the management, and return on, the Crown's assets and liabilities.
| Department Administration of Crown Borrowing Administration of Derivative Transactions Administration of Investment of Public Money Crown Company Monitoring Advice to the Minister of Science and Innovation and the Minister for Economic Development Crown Company Monitoring Advice to the Minister for State-Owned Enterprises and Other Responsible Ministers Implementation of Mixed Ownership Model Policy Advice - Finance Provision of Financial Operations Services and Operational Advice Shared Support Services Non-Department Crown Residual Liabilities Debt Servicing Geothermal Wells Fund Government Superannuation Appeals Board Government Superannuation Fund Authority - Crown's Share of Expenses Government Superannuation Fund Unfunded Liability Impairment of Loans to Taitokerau Forest Limited International Financial Institutions Landcorp Protected Land Agreement Management of the Crown's Obligations for Geothermal Wells Management of New Zealand House, London Management of New Zealand Superannuation Fund National Provident Fund Schemes - Liability Under Crown Guarantee New Zealand House, London New Zealand House, London, capital Taitokerau Forests Limited Grant Taitokerau Forests Unclaimed Money Unclaimed Trust Money |
| A stable and sustainable macroeconomic environment The Government is committed to returning to surplus in 2014/15. Treasury provides advice on fiscal policy, strategy and frameworks. It is responsible for Budget production and fiscal monitoring, reporting and forecasting. Fiscal position returns to a sustainable footing. | Department Administration of Crown Borrowing Administration of Derivative Transactions Administration of Investment of Public Money Policy Advice - Finance Provision of Financial Operations Services and Operational Advice Shared Support Services |
