Statement of Expenses or Capital Expenditure Incurred in Emergencies
for the year ended 30 June 2011
Under section 25 of the Public Finance Act 1989, if a state of national emergency is declared under the Civil Defence Act 1983, Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, or if the Government declares an emergency because of any situation that affects the public health or safety of New Zealand, the Minister of Finance may approve expenses or capital expenditure to meet such emergency or disaster whether or not an appropriation by Parliament is available for the purpose. Once expenses or capital expenditure have been incurred, the amounts that have not been appropriated must be disclosed in the annual financial statements of the Government for the financial year and sanctioned by Parliament in an Appropriation Act.
During the year, the following amounts of expenses were incurred without appropriation as a result of the 22 February 2011 earthquake and subsequent declaration of a state of emergency.
|
Department Vote |
Appropriation |
Amount $000 |
|---|---|---|
Department of Internal Affairs |
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| Emergency Management | Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |
| February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake National Controller Costs | 19,281 | |
| Emergency Expenses | 8,695 | |
Treasury |
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| Finance | Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |
| EQC Emergency Repairs and Inspections of Uninsured Properties | 86 |
