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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Speaker of the House of Representatives (M78)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Parliamentary Service
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE: Speaker of the House of Representatives
Summary of the Vote#
Overview#
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is responsible for annual appropriations in Vote Parliamentary Service for the 2014/15 financial year covering the following:
- a total of $53.523 million for purchasing administrative services and building operations from the Parliamentary Service
- a total of $20 million for payment of members' salaries and allowances
- a total of $425,000 for support to the Speaker's office
- a total of $8.162 million for other expenses to support members for the balance of the 50th Parliament
- a total of $2.864 million on members' communications for voice, data, standard office software, standard office products and stationery
- a total of $4.375 million on domestic travel for members of Parliament and others
- a total of $4 million for payment of accommodation of members and travel of members' families
- a total of $1 million on travel for former qualifying members of Parliament
- a total of $14 million for depreciation related to the Parliamentary complex, and
- a total of $4.500 million for departmental capital expenditure.
The Speaker is also responsible for the following multi-year appropriations that include the 2014/15 year:
- a total of $112.533 million for support to members of Parliament and their parties for the full term of the 51st Parliament, and
- a total of $24.613 million for multi-year capital investment for the parliamentary precincts.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Estimates of Appropriations#
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Services to Members (M78)This appropriation is limited to the provision of services for the 50th Parliament of support staff to members and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates and former members as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 19,304 | 19,304 | 4,093 |
Support Services to the Speaker (M78)This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to support the Speaker of the House of Representatives. | - | - | 425 |
Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCOA (M78) | 52,934 | 52,934 | - |
Building and Operations ManagementThis output class is limited to the provision of building maintenance and operational services for the parliamentary precincts. | 26,424 | 26,424 | - |
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology ServicesThis output class is limited to computing facilities, information sharing and telecommunication services and associated advisory services on the Parliamentary networks. | 13,404 | 13,404 | - |
Parliamentary LibraryThis output class is limited to research, collections and information management services through the Parliamentary Library. | 4,606 | 4,606 | - |
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary AgenciesThis output class is limited to bureau accounting and payroll services for members and other parliamentary agencies and the setting, administering and delivery of members' entitlements. | 8,500 | 8,500 | - |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 72,238 | 72,238 | 4,518 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure | |||
Parliamentary Service - Capital Expenditure PLA (M78)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Parliamentary Service, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families PLA (M78)This appropriation is limited to accommodation services for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and travel services for family members of members of Parliament, of Ministers and during the immediate post-election period, of qualifying electoral candidates, as authorised by section 22(1) of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013. | - | - | 4,000 |
Depreciation Expense on Parliamentary Complex (M78)This appropriation is limited to the depreciation expense on the Parliamentary buildings, furniture, antiques and art collection, and the library collection. | 14,000 | 14,000 | 14,000 |
Member Support - Independent (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Independent members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations for the 50th Parliament as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 50 | 50 | 13 |
Members' Communications (M78)This appropriation is limited to members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' communications (voice and data and standard office productivity software), and members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' use of standard office products and stationery supplies as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | - | - | 2,864 |
Members of the House of Representatives' Salaries and Allowances PLA (M78)This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred under section 8(4) of the Members of Parliament Remuneration and Salaries Act 2013 and incorporates salaries and allowances determined by the Remuneration Authority, payable to members of Parliament who are neither Ministers of the Crown nor Parliamentary Under-Secretaries. | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Party and Member Support - ACT (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the ACT parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Leader's office, research operations, Whip's office, members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 232 | 232 | 63 |
Party and Member Support - Green (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Green parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Co-Leaders' office, research operations, Parliamentary musterer's office, members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 1,882 | 1,882 | 470 |
Party and Member Support - Labour (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Labour parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Leader's office, research operations, Whips' office, members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 5,026 | 5,026 | 1,256 |
Party and Member Support - Mana (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Mana parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Leader's office, research operations, office and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 272 | 272 | 68 |
Party and Member Support - Maori (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Maori parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Co-Leaders' office, research operations, Whips' office, members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 466 | 466 | 117 |
Party and Member Support - National (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the National parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Leader's office, research operations, Whips' office, members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 7,152 | 7,152 | 1,787 |
Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the New Zealand First parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Leader's office, research operations, Whips' office members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 991 | 991 | 248 |
Party and Member Support - United Future (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the United Future parliamentary party for the 50th Parliament to support its Leader's office, research operations, member's and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' parliamentary operations as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 189 | 189 | 47 |
Travel of former MPs (M78)This appropriation is limited to travel expenses for qualifying former members, as specified in sections 39 - 40 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013. | - | - | 1,000 |
Travel of Members and Others (M78)This appropriation is limited to domestic air, land and sea travel for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, and international travel services for members and qualifying spouses/partners, political exchange participants and officials as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | - | - | 4,375 |
Members' Communications (M78)This appropriation is limited to members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' communications (voice and data) entitlements, and members' and, during the immediate post election period, electoral candidates' and former members' use of standard office products and stationery supplies as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 3,176 | 3,176 | - |
Travel of Members and Others (M78)This appropriation is limited to domestic accommodation, air, land and sea travel, and international air travel for members, spouses/partners and dependents, electoral candidates and their spouses/partners and dependents, former members and spouses/partners, political exchange participants and officials as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. | 9,950 | 9,950 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 63,386 | 63,386 | 50,308 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | |||
Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCA (M78)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and support services to the House of Representatives and to members of Parliament, and making Parliament publicly accessible. | - | - | 53,523 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Building and Operations ManagementThis category is limited to the provision of building maintenance and operational services for the parliamentary precincts. | - | - | 27,727 |
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology ServicesThis category is limited to computing facilities, information sharing and telecommunication services and associated advisory services on the Parliamentary networks. | - | - | 12,603 |
Parliamentary LibraryThis category is limited to research, collections and information management services through the Parliamentary Library. | - | - | 4,738 |
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary AgenciesThis category is limited to bureau accounting and payroll services for members and other parliamentary agencies and the setting, administering and delivery of members' entitlements. | - | - | 8,455 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | 53,523 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
140,124 | 140,124 | 112,849 |
Multi-Year Appropriations
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | ||
Additional Support for Members (M78)This appropriation is limited to additional support for members where there is sensory or physical impairment beyond their control as authorised by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 900 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 900 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 175 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 725 | |
Party and Member Support - ACT (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the ACT parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whip's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 1,349 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 1,349 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 332 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,017 | |
Party and Member Support - Green (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Green parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Parliamentary musterer's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 11,655 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 11,655 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 2,850 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 8,805 | |
Party and Member Support - Labour (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Labour parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 34,984 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 34,984 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 8,530 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 26,454 | |
Party and Member Support - Mana (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Mana parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 1,660 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 1,660 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 406 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,254 | |
Party and Member Support - Maori (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Maori parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 3,300 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 3,300 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 804 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 2,496 | |
Party and Member Support - National (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the National parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 51,097 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 51,097 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 12,446 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 38,651 | |
Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the New Zealand First parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 6,563 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 6,563 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 1,592 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 4,971 | |
Party and Member Support - United Future (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the United Future parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker. For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 1,025 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 1,025 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 249 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 776 | |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | ||
Crown Asset Management (M78)This appropriation is limited to minor capital works within the Parliamentary Complex to carry out essential maintenance and minor capital improvements. Commences: 01 July 2012 Expires: 30 June 2016 | Original Appropriation | 16,000 |
| Adjustments for 2012/13 | 1,613 | |
| Adjustments to 2013/14 | 7,000 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 24,613 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 3,555 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 6,384 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 9,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 5,674 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Maintenance and Minor Capital Works on the Parliamentary Precinct | Non-Departmental capital expenditure: Crown Asset Management | - | 4000 | 3000 | - | - |
| Delivery of Administrative and Support Services to the House of Representatives | Departmental MCA: Operations, Information and Advisory Services | - | 1031 | 1031 | 1031 | 1031 |
| Maintenance of the Parliamentary Precinct | Departmental MCA: Operations, Information and Advisory Services | - | 1360 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| Additional Support for Members | Additional Support for Members (MYA) | - | 175 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Party and Member Support | Non-Departmental Other Expenses: | |||||
| Party and Member Support - ACT (MYA) | - | 11 | 18 | 18 | 18 | |
| Party and Member Support - Green (MYA) | - | 145 | 249 | 249 | 249 | |
| Party and Member Support - Labour (MYA) | - | 487 | 834 | 834 | 834 | |
| Party and Member Support - Mana (MYA) | - | 21 | 36 | 36 | 36 | |
| Party and Member Support - Maori (MYA) | - | 47 | 80 | 80 | 80 | |
| Party and Member Support - National (MYA) | - | 733 | 1257 | 1257 | 1257 | |
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (MYA) | - | 83 | 143 | 143 | 143 | |
| Party and Member Support - United Future (MYA) | - | 15 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
| 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Expenses | 189 | 212 | 279 | 348 | 225 | 225 | 4,518 | - | 4,518 | 225 | 225 | 425 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 71,922 | 73,572 | 76,619 | 82,141 | 82,690 | 82,690 | - | 77,692 | 77,692 | 83,011 | 83,011 | 83,011 |
| Capital Expenditure | 4,285 | 6,904 | 6,873 | 9,292 | 10,884 | 10,884 | 4,500 | 9,000 | 13,500 | 10,174 | 6,278 | 6,278 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 47,782 | 50,210 | 50,632 | 49,329 | 52,934 | 52,934 | 53,523 | - | 53,523 | 53,073 | 53,073 | 52,873 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations | 124,178 | 130,898 | 134,403 | 141,110 | 146,733 | 146,733 | 62,541 | 86,692 | 149,233 | 146,483 | 142,587 | 142,587 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | ||||||||||||
| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
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 | (64,678) | (67,351) | (69,820) | (67,803) | (72,013) | (72,013) |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 16,896 | 17,141 | 19,188 | 18,474 | 19,079 | 19,079 |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||
| Output Expenses | 47,782 | 50,210 | 50,632 | 49,329 | 52,934 | 52,934 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | ||||||
| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table has been restated to reflect the current Vote structure.
The 2014/15 year reflects a transitional year pro-rated between multi-year appropriations for the Members of Parliament and their parties for the 51st Parliament, and annual appropriations for support requested for the remainder of the 50th Parliament.
The output expenses in the Summary of Financial Activity table for all years other than 2014/15 reflects that from the start of the 51st Parliament, expenditure previously in the Services to Members departmental output expense appropriation will be apportioned among the Party and Member Support other expense appropriations.
1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
The table below provides details of the following changes to the structure of Vote Parliamentary Service:
- From the start of the 51st Parliament, the existing annual appropriations for Party and Member Support for each parliamentary party are being converted into multi-year appropriations, with the multi-year appropriation for each party applying to the whole of each Parliament.
- In addition, the portion of each of the following annual appropriations that relates to each party is being included in the multi-year Party and Member Support appropriation for the relevant party:
- Services to Members
- Members' Communications
- Travel of Members and Others
- Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families (PLA).
- A new annual departmental output expense appropriation Support Services to the Speaker is being established, funded from the relevant portion of the Services to Members appropriation.
| Old Structure | New 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 Classes | ||||||
| Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCOA | 52,934 | From Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCOA | - | To Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCA | 52,934 | 53,523 |
| Services to Members | 19,304 | From Services to Members to: | ||||
| Support Services to the Speaker | (225) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - ACT (MYA) | (125) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Green (MYA) | (1,177) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Labour (MYA) | (3,908) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Mana (MYA) | (166) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Maori (MYA) | (372) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - National (MYA) | (5,779) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (MYA) | (672) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - United Future (MYA) | (82) | Services to Members | 6,798 | 4,093 | ||
| From Services to Members | 225 | Support Services to the Speaker | 225 | 425 | ||
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | ||||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 9,950 | From Travel of Members and Others to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - ACT(MYA) | (5) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Green (MYA) | (83) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Labour (MYA) | (276) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Mana (MYA) | (12) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Maori (MYA) | (26) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - National (MYA) | (416) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (MYA) | (47) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - United Future (MYA) | (10) | |||||
| Travel of Former MPs | (1,000) | |||||
| Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members Families (PLA) | (4,000) | Travel of Members and Others | 4,075 | 4,375 | ||
| Travel of Members and Others | 1,000 | Travel of Former MPs | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Travel of Members and Others | 4,000 | Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members Families (PLA) | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||
| Members' Communications | 3,176 | From Members' Communications to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - ACT(MYA) | (3) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Green (MYA) | (33) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Labour (MYA) | (89) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Mana (MYA) | (3) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - Maori (MYA) | (9) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - National (MYA) | (154) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (MYA) | (19) | |||||
| Party and Member Support - United Future (MYA) | (2) | Members' Communications | 2,864 | 2,864 | ||
| Member Support - Independent | 50 | From Member Support - Independent to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (MYA) | (37) | Member Support - Independent | 13 | 13 | ||
| Party and Member Support - ACT | 232 | From Party and Member Support ACT to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - ACT(MYA) | (188) | Party and Member Support - ACT | 44 | 63 | ||
| From Party and Member Support - ACT | 188 | |||||
| Services to Members | 125 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 5 | |||||
| Members' Communications | 3 | Party and Member Support - ACT(MYA) | 321 | 321 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Green | 1,882 | From Party and Member Support - Green to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - Green (MYA) | (1,412) | Party and Member Support - Green | 470 | 470 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Green | 1,412 | |||||
| Services to Members | 1,177 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 83 | |||||
| Members' Communications | 33 | Party and Member Support - Green (MYA) | 2,705 | 2,705 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Labour | 5,026 | From Party and Member Support - Labour to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - Labour (MYA) | (3,770) | Party and Member Support - Labour | 1,256 | 1,256 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Labour | 3,770 | |||||
| Services to Members | 3,908 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 276 | |||||
| Members' Communications | 89 | Party and Member Support - Labour (MYA) | 8,043 | 8,043 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Mana | 272 | From Party and Member Support - Mana to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - Mana (MYA) | (204) | Party and Member Support - Mana | 68 | 68 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Mana | 204 | |||||
| Services to Members | 166 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 12 | |||||
| Members' Communications | 3 | Party and Member Support - Mana (MYA) | 385 | 385 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Maori | 466 | From Party and Member Support - Maori to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - Maori (MYA) | (350) | Party and Member Support - Maori | 116 | 117 | ||
| Party and Member Support - Maori | 350 | |||||
| Services to Members | 372 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 26 | |||||
| Members' Communications | 9 | Party and Member Support - Maori (MYA) | 757 | 757 | ||
| Party and Member Support - National | 7,152 | From Party and Member Support - National to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - National (MYA) | (5,364) | Party and Member Support - National | 1,788 | 1,787 | ||
| Party and Member Support - National | 5,364 | |||||
| Services to Members | 5,779 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 416 | |||||
| Members' Communications | 154 | Party and Member Support - National (MYA) | 11,713 | 11,713 | ||
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First | 991 | From Party and Member Support - New Zealand First to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (MYA) | (771) | Party and Member Support - New Zealand First | 220 | 248 | ||
| Party and Member Support - New Zealand First | 771 | |||||
| Member Support - Independent | 37 | |||||
| Services to Members | 672 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others (M78) | 47 | |||||
| Members' Communications (M78) | 19 | Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (MYA) | 1,546 | 1,509 | ||
| Party and Member Support - United Future | 189 | From Party and Member Support - United Future to: | ||||
| Party and Member Support - United Future (MYA) | (140) | Party and Member Support - United Future | 49 | 47 | ||
| Party and Member Support - United Future | 140 | |||||
| Services to Members | 82 | |||||
| Travel of Members and Others | 10 | |||||
| Members' Communications | 2 | Party and Member Support - United Future (MYA) | 234 | 235 | ||
Total | 101,624 | 0 | 101,624 | 100,017 | ||
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#
Services to Members (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 19,304 | 19,304 | 4,093 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 19,304 | 19,304 | 4,093 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of a range of services and facilities to members, which is responsive to their needs as legislators and elected representatives, and makes the most effective use of resources allocated by the Government.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
| The Speaker is satisfied with the provision of resources and services to his office | Customer satisfaction of at least 4 on a scale of 1-5 in the annual Speaker's satisfaction survey | The Speaker's satisfaction survey results showed an average satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 | Customer satisfaction of at least 4 on a scale of 1-5 in the annual Speaker's satisfaction survey |
| Party whips (as a proxy for members) are satisfied with the provision of support | Party whips (as a proxy for members) are satisfied with the provision of support via Bi-annual meetings / surveys | Bi-annual meetings / surveys showed that Party whips are satisfied with the provision of support | Party whips (as a proxy for members) are satisfied with the provision of support via Bi-annual meetings / surveys |
| Customers are satisfied with the overall quality services | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating | Survey respondents reported an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating |
| New members are satisfied with services provided over the election period | New members report an 80% or more overall satisfaction rating with the quality of services received during the transition of Parliament | New members reported an 80% or more overall satisfaction rating with the quality of services received during the transition of Parliament | New members report an 80% or more overall satisfaction rating with the quality of services received during the transition of Parliament |
| Returning members are satisfied with services provided over the election period | Returning members report an 80% or more overall satisfaction rating with the quality of services received during the transition of Parliament | Returning members reported an 80% or more overall satisfaction rating with the quality of services received during the transition of Parliament | Returning members report an 80% or more overall satisfaction rating with the quality of services received during the transition of Parliament |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Parliamentary Service in its Annual Report to be presented in the House.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency savings | 2013 | (855) | (855) | (855) | (855) | (855) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has been changed due to the restructure of Vote Parliamentary Service which included a transfer of resources used to support members to the Party and Member Support MYA appropriations. The 2013/14 appropriation also included $1.980 million of expense transfers and fiscally neutral adjustments not available in 2014/15.
Support Services to the Speaker (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 425 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 425 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 225 | 225 | 425 |
| Total | 225 | 225 | 425 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation will provide funding for the Speaker to run his office as well as to provide for external triennial reviews of the appropriations supporting Parliament.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
| The Speaker is satisfied with the provision of resources and services to his office | Customer satisfaction of at least 4 on a scale of 1-5 in the annual Speaker's satisfaction survey | Customer satisfaction of at least 4 on a scale of 1-5 in the annual Speaker's satisfaction survey | Customer satisfaction of at least 4 on a scale of 1-5 in the annual Speaker's satisfaction survey |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Parliamentary Service in the Annual Report to be presented in the House.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation as a result of the restructure of the Departmental Output class, Services to Members.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Parliamentary Service - Capital Expenditure PLA (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 474 | 474 | 474 |
| Intangibles | 4,026 | 4,026 | 4,026 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation ensures the Service has the correct facilities and tools to enable it to fulfil its purpose to service New Zealand's Parliament.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Expenditure is in accordance with the Parliamentary Service's capital asset management plan.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Parliamentary Service in the Annual Report to be presented in the House.
Parliamentary Service#
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2013/14 Estimated Actual $000 | 2014/15 Projected $000 | Explanation of Projected Movements in 2014/15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 25,760 | 26,156 | |
| Capital Injections | 396 | - | Transfer of assets from Office of the Clerk. |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance | 26,156 | 26,156 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families PLA (M78)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 4,000 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service. Non-Departmental Other Expenses : Travel of Members and Others | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Total | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is solely for accommodation of Members and travel of Members' families.
End of Year Performance Reporting
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act (PFA), as it is solely limited to payments for accommodation services. Performance information relating to administration of these payments is provided under the MCA Category Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies. Additional information will be disclosed on a quarterly basis under s.30 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The introduction of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013 has resulted in a restructure of the current appropriation Travel of Members and others, which is now split into three appropriations: Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families, Travel of Members and others and Travel of former MPs.
Additional Support for Members (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Additional Support for Members (M78)This appropriation is limited to additional support for members where there is sensory or physical impairment beyond their control as authorised by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 900 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 900 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 175 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 725 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is for support outside of the control of members such as support relating to sensory or physical impairment.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative as it is solely for the additional support of Members of Parliament with sensory or physical disability. Performance information relating to administration of these payments is provided under the MCA category Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Support for Members | 2014 | - | 175 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Depreciation Expense on Parliamentary Complex (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 14,000 | 14,000 | 14,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is for depreciation costs relating to the Heritage buildings and related assets of furniture, library, art and antiques.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the depreciation of Crown assets. Performance information relating the administration of this payment is provided under the MCA category Building and Operations Management.
Member Support - Independent (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 50 | 50 | 13 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Independent member.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of Independent members of Parliament.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is budgeted to the end of the 50th Parliament.
Members' Communications (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 2,864 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service Non departmental Other expenses, Members' Communications | 2,864 | 2,864 | 2,864 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for members' communication costs.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for members' communication costs. Performance information relating to administration of the payment is provided under the MCA category Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has been changed due to the transfer of funding from Members' Communications to Party and Member Support MYAs.
Members of the House of Representatives' Salaries and Allowances PLA (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for payments of salaries and allowances as determined by the Remuneration Authority.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for payments of salaries and allowances. Performance information relating to administration of the payments is provided under the MCA category Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies.
Party and Member Support - ACT (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - ACT (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the ACT parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whip's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 1,349 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 1,349 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 332 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,017 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 170 | 170 | 125 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support ACT | 232 | 232 | 188 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 410 | 410 | 321 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of ACT Party members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of ACT Party members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the ACT parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the ACT parliamentary party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the ACT Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support ACT, Members' Communications and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and Member Support | 2014 | - | 11 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Party and Member Support - ACT (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 232 | 232 | 63 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the ACT Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the ACT Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service to Party and Member Support ACT MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Party and Member Support - Green (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - Green (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Green parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Parliamentary musterer's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 11,655 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 11,655 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 2,850 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 8,805 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 1,783 | 1,783 | 1,177 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support Green | 1,882 | 1,882 | 1,412 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Total | 3,781 | 3,781 | 2,705 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of Green Party members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of Green Party members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the Green parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Green Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Green Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support Green, Members' Communications and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and member Support | 2014 | - | 145 | 249 | 249 | 249 |
Party and Member Support - Green (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 1,882 | 1,882 | 470 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Green Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Green Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service to Party and Member Support Green MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Party and Member Support - Labour (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - Labour (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Labour parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 34,984 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 34,984 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 8,530 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 26,454 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 5,923 | 5,923 | 3,908 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support Labour | 5,026 | 5,026 | 3,770 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 276 | 276 | 276 |
| Total | 11,314 | 11,314 | 8,043 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of Labour Party members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of Labour Party members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the Labour parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Labour Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Labour Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support Labour, Members' Communications, and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and Member Support | 2014 | - | 487 | 834 | 834 | 834 |
Party and Member Support - Labour (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 5,026 | 5,026 | 1,256 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Labour Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Labour Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service and Member Support Labour MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Party and Member Support - Mana (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - Mana (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Mana parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 1,660 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 1,660 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 406 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 1,254 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 252 | 252 | 166 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support Mana | 272 | 272 | 204 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 539 | 539 | 385 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of Mana Party members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of Mana Party members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the Mana parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Mana Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Mana Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support Mana, Members' Communications and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and Member Support | 2014 | - | 21 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Party and Member Support - Mana (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 272 | 272 | 68 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Mana Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Mana Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service to Party and Member Support Mana MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Party and Member Support - Maori (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - Maori (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the Maori parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 3,300 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 3,300 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 804 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 2,496 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 563 | 563 | 372 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support Maori | 466 | 466 | 350 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Total | 1,064 | 1,064 | 757 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of Maori Party members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of Maori Party members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the Maori parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Maori Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Maori Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support Maori, Members' Communications and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and Member Support | 2014 | - | 47 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Party and Member Support - Maori (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 466 | 466 | 117 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for the support of the Maori Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the Maori Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service to Party and Member Support Maori MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Party and Member Support - National (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - National (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the National parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 51,097 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 51,097 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 12,446 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 38,651 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 8,757 | 8,757 | 5,779 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support National | 7,152 | 7,152 | 5,364 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 416 | 416 | 416 |
| Total | 16,479 | 16,479 | 11,713 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of National Party members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of National Party members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the National parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for support of the National Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the National Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support National, Members' Communications and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and Member Support | 2014 | - | 733 | 1257 | 1257 | 1257 |
Party and Member Support - National (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 7,152 | 7,152 | 1,787 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for support of the National Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the National Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service to Party and Member Support National MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the New Zealand First parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 6,563 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 6,563 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 1,592 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 4,971 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 892 | 892 | 672 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support New Zealand First | 991 | 991 | 771 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Total | 1,949 | 1,949 | 1,509 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of New Zealand First Party members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of New Zealand First Party members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the New Zealand First parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is for support of the New Zealand First Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the New Zealand First Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support New Zealand First, Members' Communications and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and Member Support | 2014 | - | 83 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 991 | 991 | 248 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for support of the New Zealand First Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for support of the New Zealand First Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service to Party and Member Support New Zealand First MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Party and Member Support - United Future (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Party and Member Support - United Future (M78)This appropriation is limited to funding for the United Future parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.For the term of the 51st Parliament. | Original Appropriation | 1,025 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 1,025 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 249 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 776 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service, Departmental Output expenses, Services to Members | 162 | 162 | 82 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other expenses, Party and Member Support United Future | 189 | 189 | 140 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Members' Communications | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Parliamentary Service, Non-Departmental Other Expenses, Travel of Members and Others | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 363 | 363 | 234 |
The amount of this appropriation is based on the number of United Future members elected to the 50th Parliament. This amount will be amended if necessary following the 2014 general election to reflect the number of United Future members elected to the 51st Parliament.
The 2014/15 portion of the MYA represents support for the United Future parliamentary party and its members for the part of the year covered by the 51st Parliament.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for support of the United Future Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the United Future Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is a result of the restructure of components in Vote Parliamentary Service of the former Services to Members, Party and Member Support United Future, Members' Communications and Travel of Members and others appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party and Member Support | 2014 | - | 15 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Party and Member Support - United Future (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 189 | 189 | 47 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is solely for support of the United Future Parliamentary Party and its members.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the support of the United Future Parliamentary Party.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation is to the end of the 50th Parliament and has been restructured within Vote Parliamentary Service to Party and Member Support United Future MYA from the start of the 51st Parliament.
Travel of former MPs (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 1,000 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service. Non-Departmental Other Expenses : Travel of Members and Others | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Total | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is for travel costs of former members. The level of such costs will be determined by the Remuneration Authority.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as it is solely limited to payments for travel services. Performance information relating to administration of these payments is provided under the MCA Category Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies. Additional information will be disclosed on a quarterly basis under s.30 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The introduction of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013 has resulted in a restructure of the current appropriation Travel of Members and others, which is now split into three appropriations: Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families, Travel of Members and others and Travel of former MPs.
Travel of Members and Others (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 4,375 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation#
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
| Parliamentary Service. Non-Departmental Other Expenses : Travel of Members and Others | 4,075 | 4,075 | 4,375 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is for travel costs of members and others as noted in the scope statement. It is subject to the determination of the Speaker.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption has been provided under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as it is solely limited to payments for travel services. Performance information relating to administration of these payments is provided under the MCA category Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies. Additional information will be disclosed on a quarterly basis under s.30 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The introduction of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013 has resulted in a restructure of the current appropriation Travel of Members and others, which is now split into three appropriations: Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families, Travel of Members and others and Travel of former MPs.
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Crown Asset Management (M78)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Crown Asset Management (M78)This appropriation is limited to minor capital works within the Parliamentary Complex to carry out essential maintenance and minor capital improvements.Commences: 01 July 2012 Expires: 30 June 2016 | Original Appropriation | 16,000 |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | 1,613 | |
| Adjustments for 2013/14 | 7,000 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 24,613 | |
| Actual to 2012/13 Year End | 3,555 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 6,384 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2014/15 | 9,000 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 5,674 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation will ensure the Parliamentary complex will be maintained in an appropriate manner.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Asset management | 2014 | - | 4000 | 3000 | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The change is due to a new budget initiative to maintain Crown assets on the Parliamentary Precinct and to construct Parliamentary steps linking the Precinct to Cenotaph Square.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Operations, Information and Advisory Services (M78)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Building and Operations ManagementThis category is limited to the provision of building maintenance and operational services for the parliamentary precincts.
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services
This category is limited to computing facilities, information sharing and telecommunication services and associated advisory services on the Parliamentary networks.
Parliamentary Library
This category is limited to research, collections and information management services through the Parliamentary Library.
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies
This category is limited to bureau accounting and payroll services for members and other parliamentary agencies and the setting, administering and delivery of members' entitlements.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
Total Appropriation | - | - | 53,523 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
| Building and Operations Management | - | - | 27,727 |
| Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | - | - | 12,603 |
| Parliamentary Library | - | - | 4,738 |
| Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | - | - | 8,455 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 49,522 |
| Building and Operations Management | - | - | 27,037 |
| Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | - | - | 9,667 |
| Parliamentary Library | - | - | 4,738 |
| Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | - | - | 8,080 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | 4,001 |
| Building and Operations Management | - | - | 690 |
| Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | - | - | 2,936 |
| Parliamentary Library | - | - | - |
| Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | - | - | 375 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote, Type and Title of Appropriation | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCOA to MCA | |||
| Buildings and Operations Management | 26,424 | 26,424 | 27,727 |
| Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | 13,404 | 13,404 | 12,603 |
| Parliamentary Library | 4,606 | 4,606 | 4,738 |
| Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,455 |
| Total | 52,934 | 52,934 | 53,523 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the successful operation of Parliament. The parliamentary precincts meet the constitutional and institutional requirements of a Parliament; that is, providing accessibility and security, a forum for debate and public participation, and effective office facilities and support services.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Operations, Information and Advisory Services | |||
| Members' support staff are satisfied with the overall quality of services | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents reported an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard |
Operations, Information and Advisory Services | |||
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Building and Operations Management | |||
| The number of hits on educational resources web page increases | The number of hits on educational resources web page increases | The number of hits on educational resources web page has increased | The number of hits on educational resources web page increases |
| Users agree that virtual educational resources are fit for purpose and align with NZ curriculum or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa | 80% of users of the resource agree or strongly agree that virtual educational resources are fit-for-purpose and align with the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2008) | 80% of users of the resource agreed or strongly agreed that virtual educational resources were fit-for-purpose and aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2008) | 80% of users of the resource agree or strongly agree that virtual educational resources are fit-for-purpose and align with the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2008) |
| The number of school teachers who have used educational resources to support their visit to Parliament | 50% of school teachers visiting Parliament use parliamentary educational resources | 50% of school teachers visiting Parliament use parliamentary educational resources | 50% of school teachers visiting Parliament use parliamentary educational resources |
| Educational resources are fit for purpose and align with NZ curriculum or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa | 80% of users of the resource will agree or strongly agree that the educational resources are fit-for-purpose and align with the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2008) | 80% of users of the resource will agree or strongly agree that the educational resources are fit-for-purpose and align with the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2008) | 80% of users of the resource will agree or strongly agree that the educational resources are fit-for-purpose and align with the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa (2008) |
| The public has access to the parliamentary precinct | The number of people visiting Parliament each year does not fall below 75,000 | The number of people visiting Parliament each year does not fall below 75,000 | The number of people visiting Parliament each year does not fall below 75,000 |
| The number of New Zealanders taking a parliamentary tour | The number of New Zealanders taking a parliamentary tour increases | The number of New Zealanders taking a parliamentary tour increases | The number of New Zealanders taking a parliamentary tour increases |
| The public gallery of the House of Representatives is available for the public to access | The public gallery of the House of Representatives is available for the public to access 99% of the time it's sitting | The public gallery of the House of Representatives is available for the public to access 99% of the time it's sitting | The public gallery of the House of Representatives is available for the public to access 99% of the time it's sitting |
| Visitors undertaking a parliamentary tour rate the parliamentary experience as good or excellent | 90% of visitors rate their parliamentary experience as good or excellent | 90% of visitors rate their parliamentary experience as good or excellent | 90% of visitors rate their parliamentary experience as good or excellent |
| The condition of our heritage buildings is maintained to reflect their national significance | Deliverables from the 2013 to 2016 Capital Works plan for 2013/14 are completed | Deliverables from the 2013 to 2016 Capital Works plan for 2013/14 are completed | Deliverables from the 2013 to 2016 Capital Works plan for 2014/15 are completed |
| Optimise parliamentary precinct occupancy and increase utilisation | Sublease surplus space in Bowen House Business case is approved for relocation of PTV to a Crown building | Sublease surplus space in Bowen House Business case is approved for relocation of PTV to a Crown building | Sublease surplus space in Bowen House Business case is approved for relocation of PTV to a Crown building |
| Enhance existing energy management practices | Complete a Level Two Energy Audit Prioritise improvements and seek funding for top 3 initiatives identified in the audit | Level Two Energy Audit completed Improvements prioritised and funding sought | Complete a Level Two Energy Audit Prioritise improvements and seek funding for top 3 initiatives identified in the audit |
| Parliamentary precincts are safe and secure | No security breaches occur as a result of security systems failure CCTV coverage within the precincts will be extended Security incidents are responded to within 7 minutes of notification | No security breaches occurred as a result of security systems failure CCTV coverage within the precincts was extended 100% of security incidents were responded to within 7 minutes of notification | No security breaches occur as a result of security systems failure CCTV coverage within the precincts will be extended Security incidents are responded to within 7 minutes of notification |
| Chamber and Gallery services meet the needs of the Speaker, the Clerk of the House, members, officials and public visitors | No unauthorised access into the Debating Chamber | There was no unauthorised access into the Debating Chamber | No unauthorised access into the Debating Chamber |
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services | |||
| Customers receive quality network access to email services, file and print services, internet and intranet access via desktop or mobile devices in the precinct | Customers receive network access to email services, file and print services, internet and intranet access via desktop or mobile devices in the precincts 99.8% of the time | Customers received network access to email services, file and print services, internet and intranet access via desktop or mobile devices in the precincts 99.8% of the time | Customers receive network access to email services, file and print services, internet and intranet access via desktop or mobile devices in the precincts 99.8% of the time |
| IT hardware is provisioned in a timely way | New hardware is provisioned in a timely way | New hardware was provisioned in a timely way | New hardware is provisioned in a timely way |
| Priority 1 incidents are resolved in a timely way (see Note 1) | 75% of stipulated Priority 1 incidents reported to the ICT Service Desk are resolved within 30 minutes | 75% of stipulated Priority 1 incidents reported to the ICT Service Desk were resolved within 30 minutes | 75% of stipulated Priority 1 incidents reported to the ICT Service Desk are resolved within 30 minutes |
| Members have access to Priority 1 services | Members have access to Priority 1 services 99.8% of the time | Members had access to Priority 1 services 99.8% of the time | Members have access to Priority 1 services 99.8% of the time |
| On-site incidents for out-of-Parliament offices are responded to in a timely way | At least 90% of on-site incidents for Out-of-Parliament offices with priority 1 service status are responded to on-site within six business hours | 90% of incidents reported were responded to | At least 90% of on-site incidents for Out-of-Parliament offices with priority 1 service status are responded to on-site within six business hours |
| No incidents are reported of unauthorised access to members e-mail or other electronic data stored on the parliamentary network due to PS ICT action or inaction | No incidents are reported of unauthorised access to members e-mail or other electronic data stored on the parliamentary network due to PS ICT action or inaction | No incidents were reported of unauthorised access to members e-mail or other electronic data stored on the parliamentary network due to PS ICT action or inaction | No incidents are reported of unauthorised access to members e-mail or other electronic data stored on the parliamentary network due to PS ICT action or inaction |
| Customers are satisfied with the quality of ICT services | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents reported an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) |
Parliamentary Library | |||
| Customers are satisfied with the quality of Library services | Primary clients report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Primary clients report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Primary clients report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) |
Members and their staff use of library services per year:
| Percentage of members or their staff usage of library services per year:
| Percentage of members or their staff usage of library services per year:
| Percentage of members or their staff usage of library services per year:
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| The number of complaints from primary clients | The number of complaints from primary clients remains the same or decreases | The number of complaints from primary clients has remained the same or decreased | The number of complaints from primary clients remains the same or decreases |
| Timeliness of receiving Library services | 95% of responses are delivered within agreed timeframes | 95% of responses were delivered within agreed timeframes | 95% of responses are delivered within agreed timeframes |
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies | |||
| Decrease in the number of low value invoices processed | Low value invoices decrease due to implementation of Purchase Card:
| Low value invoices have decreased due to implementation of Purchase Card:
| Low value invoices decrease due to implementation of Purchase Card:
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| Provide timely reporting, budgeting and forecasting services | Deliver financial results within 4 working days of month end | Financial results delivered within 4 working days of month end | Deliver financial results within 4 working days of month end |
| Customers are satisfied with the quality of financial services | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents reported an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) |
| Requests for employment agreements for members' staff are dealt with in a timely manner | 100% of requested employment agreements for members' staff are provided within 5 working days of receipt | 100% of requested employment agreements for members' staff were provided within 5 working days of receipt | 100% of requested employment agreements for members' staff are provided within 3 working days of receipt |
| Customers are satisfied with the quality of HR services | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents reported an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) | Survey respondents report an 80% or more (weighted mean) overall quality of service satisfaction rating (see Note 2) |
| Recommendations from the Fifth triennial Appropriations Review Committee (ARC) report are addressed | The Service implements ARC recommendations that the Parliamentary Service Commission endorses. 2013/15 target:
A survey of members shows they understand their entitlements and any changes to them | The Service has implemented ARC recommendations that the Parliamentary Service Commission endorses. 2013/15 target:
A survey of members shows they understand their entitlements and any changes to them | The Service has implemented ARC recommendations that the Parliamentary Service Commission endorses. 2014/15 target:
A survey of members shows they understand their entitlements and any changes to them |
Note 1 - E-Mail Exchange / Outlook Infrastructure; Mobile E-Mail BES/Blackberry Infrastructure; Mobile E-Mail GOOD for Enterprise Infrastructure; Office Productivity Standard Desktop Apps and network file shares Infrastructure; Internet Access Explorer Infrastructure; Remote Access (Citrix) CITRIX Infrastructure; Building Security Access CARDAX Business System; Document Management Objective Business System; Payroll Chris21 Business System; Identity Management Enterprise; Directory/MassMan Business System; website www.parliament.govt.nz Business System.
Note 2 - The customer satisfaction survey is based on the Kiwi's Count Survey.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Parliamentary Service in its Annual Report to be presented in the House.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Transfer to Multi Category Appropriation.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact | 2013/14 Budgeted $000 | 2014/15 Budget $000 | 2015/16 Estimated $000 | 2016/17 Estimated $000 | 2017/18 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability development and maintenance of service delivery to the House of Representatives | 2014 | - | 1031 | 1031 | 1031 | 1031 |
| Building maintenance | 2014 | - | 1360 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| Efficiency savings | 2012/13 | (1080) | (1080) | (1080) | (1080) | (1080) |