Statement of Responsibility
These financial statements have been prepared by the Treasury in accordance with the provisions of the Public Finance Act 1989. The financial statements comply with New Zealand generally accepted accounting practice and with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS) as appropriate for public benefit entities.
The Treasury is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that the transactions recorded are within statutory authority and properly record the use of all public financial resources by the Crown. To the best of my knowledge, this system of internal control has operated adequately throughout the reporting period.
John Whitehead
Secretary to the Treasury
30 September 2009
I accept responsibility for the integrity of these financial statements, the information they contain and their compliance with the Public Finance Act 1989.
In my opinion, these financial statements fairly reflect the financial position of the Crown as at 30 June 2009 and its operations for the year ended on that date.
Hon Bill English
Minister of Finance
30 September 2009
