Estimates of appropriations

Vote Immigration - Economic Development and Infrastructure - Estimates 2014/2015

Formats and related files

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Immigration (M38)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development

Summary of the Vote#

Overview#

The Minister of Immigration is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2014/15 financial year covering the following:

Departmental appropriations consisting of:

  • a total of just over $231 million for departmental output expenses including Immigration Services, Refugee and Protection Services and Regulation of Immigration Advisers, and
  • a total of just over $7 million for multi-category appropriations to provide immigration Policy Advice and Ministerial Services.

Third party revenue in departmental output expenses funds 75% of Immigration Services, 16% of Refugee and Protection Services, and 30% of Regulation of Immigration Advisers.

The Minister of Immigration is also responsible for Crown revenue in the Vote for the 2014/15 financial year of a forecast total of over $10 million in non-tax revenue.

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

Estimates of Appropriations#

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations

2013/142014/15
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation TypeBudgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

Immigration Services (M38)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of immigration services that include facilitating and processing visa applications, attracting and supporting migrants, managing immigration risks, and maintaining the integrity of the immigration operating model.
192,145190,145210,554

Refugee and Protection Services (M38)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of refugee and protection services that include selecting and resettling quota refugees, and determining protection for claimants.
17,13617,13618,690

Regulation of Immigration Advisers (M38)

This appropriation is limited to: the regulation of persons who provide immigration advice; facilitating the education and professional development of Immigration Advisers; and increasing public awareness of the Immigration Advisers Authority, pursuant to the functions described in section 35 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.
3,2833,2832,516

Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA (M38)

6,7126,712-
Ministerial Services
This output class is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.
691691-
Policy Advice - Immigration
This output class is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to immigration policy and international immigration commitments.
6,0216,021-

Total Departmental Output Expenses

219,276217,276231,760

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCA (M38)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.
--7,399
Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial Services
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.
--1,376
Policy Advice - Immigration
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to immigration policy and international immigration commitments.
--6,023

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

--7,399

Total Annual and MYA Expenses

219,276217,276239,159

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.1 - New Policy Initiatives

New Policy Initiatives

Policy InitiativeAppropriation2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
Canterbury Re-Build: Protecting vulnerable workers and ensuring fair workplaces

Immigration Services

Departmental Output Expenses
-787787787787
National Refugee Resettlement Planning and Support Services

Refugee and Protection Services

Departmental Output Expenses
-1,4001,4001,4001,400
Savings from the Formation of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Immigration Services

Departmental Output Expenses
-(3,179)(3,179)(3,179)(3,179)

Refugee and Protection Services

Departmental Output Expenses
-(215)(215)(215)(215)

Regulation of Immigration Advisers

Departmental Output Expenses
-(62)(62)(62)(62)

Ministerial Services

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Policy Advice and Related Outputs
-(15)(15)(15)(15)

Policy Advice - Immigration

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Policy Advice and Related Outputs
-(148)(148)(148)(148)
Total Initiatives by Year-(1,432)(1,432)(1,432)(1,432)

Summary of Financial Activity#

2009/102010/112011/122012/132013/142014/152015/162016/172017/18
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Actual
$000
Budgeted
$000
Estimated
Actual
$000
Departmental
Transactions
Budget
$000
Non-
Departmental
Transactions
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Estimated
$000
Estimated
$000
Estimated
$000

Appropriations

Output Expenses193,216206,883197,077196,895212,564210,564231,760-231,760209,175202,379201,466
Benefits or Related Expenses------N/A-----
Borrowing Expenses------------
Other Expenses1,849811----------
Capital Expenditure------------
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure-------N/A----
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)
Output Expenses
--7,9637,5576,7126,7127,399-7,3997,4147,4147,414
Other Expenses
------------
Capital Expenditure
------N/A-----

Total Appropriations

195,065207,694205,040204,452219,276217,276239,159-239,159216,589209,793208,880

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

Tax Revenue------N/A-----
Non-Tax Revenue13,65311,56111,58710,66510,69710,697N/A10,69710,69710,69710,69710,697
Capital Receipts------N/A-----

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

13,65311,56111,58710,66510,69710,697N/A10,69710,69710,69710,69710,697

Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered.

Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity table due to Vote Restructuring#

2009/10
Adjustments
$000
2010/11
Adjustments
$000
2011/12
Adjustments
$000
2012/13
Adjustments
$000
2013/14
Budgeted
Adjustments
$000
2013/14
Estimated
Actual
Adjustments
$000

Appropriations

Output Expenses--(7,963)(7,557)(6,712)(6,712)
Benefits or Related Expenses------
Borrowing Expenses------
Other Expenses------
Capital Expenditure------
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure------
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)
Output Expenses--7,9637,5576,7126,712
Other Expenses------
Capital Expenditure------

Total Appropriations

-

-

-

-

-

-

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

Tax Revenue------
Non-Tax Revenue------
Capital Receipts------

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

------

Adjustments show restructuring of the Vote for 2011/12 onwards.

Total Vote: All Appropriations

In recent years, Immigration Services has embarked on a number of significant activities to promote economic growth and increase the skill base and labour force in New Zealand. The appropriation increased to meet processing demands and to improve immigration service delivery. The majority of this was funded from third party revenue.

Output Expenditure

The profile from 2010/11 to 2014/15 is a reflection of:

  • increased costs to manage increased temporary visa processing volumes
  • changes to the New Zealand Settlement Strategy, with emphasis on the national network of migrant resource services and the Refugee and Migrant Service
  • introduction of the Immigration New Zealand Change Programme (2009-2011), now called Vision 2015
  • a review of the Immigration Act and associated implementation costs (significant expenditure in 2009/10 and 2010/11)
  • establishment of the Immigration Global Management System (IGMS) (significant expenditure from 2011/12)
  • an increase of $3.994 million as a consequence of the impact of internal structural changes in corporate and policy functions within the Department of Labour from 2011/12, and
  • efficiency savings of $4.703 million from 2012/13.

The decrease in the profile from 2014/15 is due to the expected realisation of the benefits from IGMS.

Other Expenses

The expenditure in this category was for the Appeals Authority and associated costs which transferred to Ministry of Justice in 2011/12.

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

The following are the key changes that are reflected in these trends:

  • decrease from 2012/13 on the completion of the Migrant Levy Review, and
  • a one-off reduction in 2013/14 for the Ministry-wide cost reallocation.

In 2012/13 there was a reclassification to identify policy advice as a separate appropriation. Restatement of years prior to 2011/12 has not been practicable for this MCA in the Summary of Financial Activity.

1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#

Old StructureNew Structure
2013/14 Appropriations
in the 2013/14 Structure
2013/14
(Current)
$000
Appropriations to which
Expenses (or Capital
Expenditure) have been Moved from or to
Amount
Moved
$000
2013/14 Appropriations
in the 2014/15 Structure
2013/14
(Restated)
$000
2014/15
$000

Departmental Output Expense

Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA6,712From Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA6,712To Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCA6,7127,399
Total changes in Appropriations6,7126,7126,7127,399

The above changes reflect the implementation and restructure of Multi-Class Output appropriations (MCOAs) to Multi-Category appropriations (MCAs) as per the Public Finance Act amendments.

Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-4.

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Immigration Services (M38)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the provision of immigration services that include facilitating and processing visa applications, attracting and supporting migrants, managing immigration risks, and maintaining the integrity of the immigration operating model.

Expenses and Revenue

2013/142014/15
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation192,145190,145210,554
Revenue from the Crown51,49251,49251,280
Revenue from Others132,005132,005157,511

Components of the Appropriation

2013/142014/15
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Visa Services150,384148,384168,793
Attracting and Supporting Migrants12,21112,21112,211
Managing risk and Integrity29,55029,55029,550

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient and effective international flows of people to New Zealand.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

2013/142014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Quality

The percentage of employers satisfied with the overall quality of service provided by the Ministry's Relationship Managers.90%90%Discontinued
The percentage of people that are entered on the New Zealand Now database whose occupations match those listed under the Skilled Migrant Category.70%70%70%
The percentage of people that are entered on the New Zealand Now database who are from priority markets.50%60%Discontinued
The percentage of people from priority markets entered on the New Zealand Now database.Updated measureUpdated measure60%
The percentage of customers satisfied with overall service delivery.75%75%75%
The percentage of audited decisions rated as accurate for 2013/1490%90%Discontinued
The percentage of audited visa decisions rated as accurate.Updated measureUpdated measure90%
The percentage of all paid deportations that meet the high priority Compliance Deportation criteria.70%70%70%
The percentage of successful prosecutions.80%80%80%
The percentage of migrants who are satisfied with the settlement services they have accessed.75%75%75%
The percentage of Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme employers satisfied with the overall quality of service provided by the Ministry's Relationship Managers.70%70%70%

Timeliness

The percentage of visitor visa applications decided within 30 days.95%95%95%
The percentage of work visa applications decided within 30 days.80%80%80%
The percentage of student visa applications decided within 30 days.90%90%90%
The percentage of pre-planned compliance operations consistent with Immigration New Zealand's (INZ's) Risk Control Plan.70%70%Discontinued

Quantity

The number of people approved for residence under the New Zealand Residence Programme.45,000 - 50,00043,60040,000 - 50,000

Activity Information (see Note 1)

The number of Skilled Migrant Category decisions made.11,000 - 13,00011,000 - 13,000Discontinued
The number of visitor visa application decisions made.220,000 - 240,000233,000255,000 - 265,000
The number of work visa application decisions made.175,000 - 185,000179,000180,000 - 200,000
The number of student visa application decisions made.85,000 - 90,00089,50085,000 - 95,000
The number of high risk fingerprint checks against Five Country Conference (FCC) partners.5,000 - 8,0005,000 - 8,000Discontinued

Note 1 - Activity Information relates to output volume measures that are demand driven and therefore outside the Ministry's control.

End of Year Performance Reporting

The performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in its annual report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
Canterbury Re-Build: Protecting Vulnerable Workers and Ensuring Fair Workplaces2014/15-787787787787
Savings from the Formation of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment2014/15-(3,179)(3,179)(3,179)(3,179)
Reprioritisation Across Votes to Meet Cost Pressures2014/15-(109)(876)--
International Growth Package2013/141,5003,5001,0001,0001,000
Efficiency Savings2012/13(4,249)(4,185)(4,185)(4,185)(4,185)
Migrant Levy Funding Review and Proposed Allocations for 2012/132012/13(112)(112)----
Reprioritisation of Funding to Reflect Increased Focus on Policy and Research Services in Vote Employment2012/13(494)(494)(494)(494)(494)
Reprioritisation Across Years to Meet Cost Pressures2012/13(766)2,1182,885--
Vote Realignment to Reflect Changes in Cost Allocation and Reprioritisations2012/133,3433,0342,8302,8302,830
Enabling Improved Delivery of Immigration Services: Immigration Global Management System2011/1216,00112,3014,89196370

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation for 2014/15 is mainly due to an expense transfer from 2013/14 to 2014/15 for the Immigration Global Management System, a forecast change for increases in visa volumes and for a budget initiative for the Canterbury Re-Build.

Conditions on Use of Appropriation

ReferenceConditions
Immigration Act 2009
Immigration Amendment Act 2013
Government Immigration Policy
Government Residence Policy
The legislation foundation prescribes the activities able to be undertaken under this appropriation in general and in particular. The reference documents provide further, detailed information.

Memorandum Account

2013/142014/15
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Visas and Permits

Opening Balance at 1 July(31,340)(31,340)(31,021)
Revenue138,255142,255145,011
Expenses(133,768)(135,768)(135,768)
Transfers and Adjustments - Impact of Vision 2015(1,794)(6,168)(8,870)

Closing Balance at 30 June

(28,647)(31,021)(30,648)

Increasing volumes of visa applications are expected to result in higher levels of revenue and expenditure.

The development of the "Vision 2015" programme is resulting in additional costs in the memorandum account. Once the programme is operational costs are expected to reduce. Operational revenue is expected to increase in line with forecast increased volumes.

Refugee and Protection Services (M38)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the provision of refugee and protection services that include selecting and resettling quota refugees, and determining protection for claimants.

Expenses and Revenue#

2013/142014/15
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation17,13617,13618,690
Revenue from the Crown14,04614,04615,620
Revenue from Others2,9292,9292,909

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to implement New Zealand's international obligations to refugees and protected persons.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2013/142014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
The annual quota of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) mandated refugees travel to New Zealand.675 - 825675 - 825Discontinued
The annual quota of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) mandated refugees and their immediate families who travelled to New Zealand.Updated measureUpdated measure675 - 825
The percentage of protection claims decided within 140 days.75%75%Discontinued
The percentage of refugee and protection claims decided within 140 days.Updated measureUpdated measure75%

End of Year Performance Reporting#

The performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in its annual report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
National Refugee Resettlement Planning and Support Services2014/15-1,4001,4001,4001,400
Savings from the Formation of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment2014/15-(215)(215)(215)(215)
Replacement of Refugee Resettlement Facilities2013/147431,5931,5931,5931,593
Implementing the New Zealand Refugee Resettlement Strategy2013/14750750750750750
Efficiency Savings2012/13(322)(320)(320)(320)(320)
Vote Realignment to Reflect Changes in Cost Allocation and Reprioritisation2012/13(27)(4)(19)(19)(19)

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in this appropriation for 2014/15 is mainly due to a Budget initiative for the National Refugee Resettlement Planning and Support Services.

Conditions on Use of Appropriation#

ReferenceConditions
Immigration Act 2009
Immigration Amendment Act 2013
Government Immigration Policy
The legislative foundation prescribes the activities able to be undertaken under this appropriation in general and in particular. The reference document provides further, detailed information.

Regulation of Immigration Advisers (M38)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to: the regulation of persons who provide immigration advice; facilitating the education and professional development of Immigration Advisers; and increasing public awareness of the Immigration Advisers Authority, pursuant to the functions described in section 35 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

Expenses and Revenue#

2013/142014/15
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Total Appropriation3,2833,2832,516
Revenue from the Crown2,2782,2781,511
Revenue from Others745745745

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#

This appropriation is intended to provide certainty and confidence to the industry and public that Immigration Advisors are fully competent and contribute to bringing the best people to New Zealand with ease.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#

2013/142014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard
The percentage of all licence applications are processed within 50 working days of receiving the full application.80%80%Discontinued
The percentage of new licence applications for Immigration Advisers processed within 20 working days of receiving the full applicationUpdated measureUpdated measure90%
The percentage of fast-track renewal licence applications for Immigration Advisers processed within 10 working days of receiving the full application.New measureNew measure90%
The percentage of standard renewal licence applications for Immigration Advisers processed within 30 working days of receiving the full application.New measureNew measure80%
The percentage of upgrade licence applications for Immigration Advisers processed within 50 working days of receiving the full application.New measureNew measure80%
The percentage of complaint cases closed within four months.85%85%Discontinued
The percentage of complaint cases (received from 1 July 2014) closed within five months.Updated measureUpdated measure80%
The percentage of files submitted to Legal Services for prosecution meet the agreed standard as defined in the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) Prosecution file rating.80%80%80%

Activity Information (see Note 1)

Number of new licence applications completed.60-18060-180Discontinued
Number of licence renewal applications completed.300-450300-450Discontinued
The number of complaint cases closed.30-7030-7080-100

Note 1 - Activity information relates to output volume measures that are demand driven and therefore outside the Ministry's control.

End of Year Performance Reporting#

The performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in its annual report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives#

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000
Savings from the Formation of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment2014/15-(62)(62)(62)(62)
Efficiency Savings2012/13(170)(170)(170)(170(170)
Vote Realignment to Reflect Changes in Cost Allocation and Reprioritisation2012/133743434343

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The decrease in this appropriation for 2014/15 is mainly due to the cessation of one-off funding in 2013/14 as a result of a fiscally neutral reallocation of overhead costs across Votes and appropriations administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Conditions on Use of Appropriation#

ReferenceConditions
Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007The Act came into effect in New Zealand on 4 May 2007. It requires immigration advisers to be licensed. It also established the Immigration Advisers Authority that licenses immigration advisers, both in New Zealand and offshore.

Memorandum Account#

2013/142014/15
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Immigration Advisers Authority

Opening Balance at 1 July(4,086)(4,086)(4,215)
Revenue745871745
Expenses(1,000)(1,000)(1,005)
Transfers and Adjustments---

Closing Balance at 30 June

(4,341)(4,215)(4,475)

This account does not meet the definition of a memorandum account as the Immigration Advisers Authority is funded by both revenue from the Crown and third party funding. However, this section has been included for the purposes of providing information that will be useful to the reader.

Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Policy Advice and Related Outputs (M38)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses
Ministerial Services
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.
Policy Advice - Immigration
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to immigration policy and international immigration commitments.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

2013/142014/15
Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000

Total Appropriation

--7,399

Departmental Output Expenses

Ministerial Services--1,376
Policy Advice - Immigration--6,023

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

Revenue from the Crown

--7,399
Ministerial Services--1,376
Policy Advice - Immigration--6,023

Revenue from Others

---
Ministerial Services---
Policy Advice - Immigration---

Comparators for Restructured Appropriation

2013/142014/15
Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation Budgeted
$000
Estimated Actual
$000
Budget
$000
Immigration, Departmental Output Expenses Policy Advice and Related Outputs MCOA (M38)
Ministerial Services6916911,376
Policy Advice - Immigration6,0216,0216,023
Total6,7126,7127,399

The previous MCOA Policy Advice and Related Outputs has been converted to an MCA.

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to contribute to improved international flows of people, ideas, investment and trade; trusted, competitive and effectively regulated markets; skilled and safe workplaces; and productive and successful people, communities and regions.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation

Performance will be assessed by ministerial feedback on policy advice, external review of policy advice, cost of policy advice, and timeliness of ministerial service as specified in the following table for each MCA category.

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed

2013/142014/15
Assessment of Performance Budgeted
Standard
Estimated Actual
Standard
Budget
Standard

Policy Advice and Related Outputs

Departmental Output Expenses

Ministerial Services
This category is intended to achieve effective and efficient ministerial services.
Responses to Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial Correspondence and Ministerial Official Information Act 1982 requests are to be completed within either specified or statutory timeframes.95% or above95% or above95% or above
Policy Advice - Immigration
This category is intended to achieve policy of high technical quality relating to immigration and to international immigration commitments.
The satisfaction of the Minister of Immigration with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey.At least 70%At least 70%At least 70%
Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 80%.At least an average of 73%At least an average of 73%At least an average of 73%
The total cost per hour of producing outputs.At most $155At most $155At most $155

End of Year Performance Reporting

The performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in its annual report.

Current and Past Policy Initiatives

Policy InitiativeYear of
First
Impact
2013/14
Budgeted
$000
2014/15
Budget
$000
2015/16
Estimated
$000
2016/17
Estimated
$000
2017/18
Estimated
$000

Ministerial Services

Savings from the Formation of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment2014/15-(15)(15)(15)(15)

Policy Advice - Immigration

Savings from the Formation of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment2014/15-(148)(148)(148)(148)

Policy Advice - Immigration (MCOA)

2012 Migrant Levy Review2013/14(253)(253)(253)(253)(253)
2011/12 Migrant Levy Allocations2010/11(641)(641)(641)(641)(641)

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

These appropriations have been established through the changes to the Public Finance Act. There has been an increase from the previous equivalent appropriations as a result of a one off reduction in 2013/14 for a fiscally neutral reallocation of overhead costs across Votes and appropriations administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.