Estimates of appropriations

Vote Education - Education Sector - Estimates of Appropriations 2015/16

Formats and related files

Vote Education#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Education (M26), Minister Responsible for Novopay (M91)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Education

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF EDUCATION : Minister of Education

Overview of the Vote#

The Minister of Education is responsible for appropriations in Vote Education for the 2015/16 financial year covering the following:

  • a total of just over $2,044 million for services from the Ministry of Education (depreciation and capital charge on school accommodation and special education services being the most significant costs)
  • a total of nearly $942 million for capital expenditure by the Ministry of Education, mainly related to school sector property
  • a total of just over $525 million for educational services from central education Crown entities (New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Careers New Zealand) and other non-departmental providers. The most significant costs are for professional development in the school and early childhood education sectors and school transport services
  • a total of just over $41 million for allowances, bursaries, scholarships (including national study awards for teachers) and grants
  • a total of nearly $7,197 million for educational services from schools (including teacher salaries), early childhood education providers and other education providers, and
  • a total of just over $22 million for capital expenditure for Crown entities and schools.

Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.