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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Statistics (M67)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Statistics New Zealand
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR STATISTICS NEW ZEALAND: Minister of Statistics
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister for Statistics is responsible for appropriation in the Vote for the 2008/09 financial year. A total of $89.981 million is appropriated for the Official Statistics - MCOA comprising the following outputs:
- a total of $15.304 million for Coordination of Government statistical activities
- a total of $33.917 million for Economic and Business statistical information services
- a total of $40.760 million for Population, Social and Labour Force statistical information services.
A Multi-year Appropriation was established from 1 July 2007 to provide for flexibility in planning for the 2011 Census of Population and Dwellings as a single programme over the five year cycle. A total of $78.193 million has been appropriated. It is expected that $2.500 million will be spent in 2007/08 and $7.933 million in 2008/09.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 for Vote Statistics in the Information Supporting the Estimates of Appropriations.
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2007/08 | 2008/09 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Official Statistics MCOA (M67) |
90,519 | 90,019 | 89,981 |
Coordination of Government Statistical ActivitiesLeadership of the OSS, including liaison with OSS partners, provision of ministerial services, statistical advice, and the operation of access channels. |
14,885 | 14,385 | 15,304 |
Economic and Business Statistical Information ServicesDelivery of statistical information services relating to business and the economy. |
31,014 | 31,014 | 33,917 |
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information ServicesDelivery of statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour force. |
44,620 | 44,620 | 40,760 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
90,519 | 90,019 | 89,981 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Statistics New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989 |
11,964 | 11,964 | 13,437 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
11,964 | 11,964 | 13,437 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
102,483 | 101,983 | 103,418 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Departmental Output Expenses |
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2011 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)Planning and delivery of the 2011 five-yearly Census of Population and Dwellings, as required under the Statistics Act 1975. Commences: 1 July 2007 Expires: 30 June 2012 |
Original Appropriation | 73,193 |
| Adjustments for 2006/07 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2007/08 | 5,000 | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 78,193 | |
| Actual to 2006/07 Year End | - | |
| Estimated Actual for 2007/08 | 2,500 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2008/09 | 7,933 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 67,760 |
Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#
Statistics New Zealand
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | Estimated Actual 2007/08 $000 |
Projected 2008/09 $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2008/09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 39,978 | 47,753 | |
| Capital Injections | 7,775 | 2,509 | Update and upgrade the statistical measurement infrastructure through revision and implementation of the industry, occupation and commodities classifications ($1.501 million), Development and implementation of a coordinated whole-of-government programme of official social statistics ($250,000), Enhancement of Productivity Measures for New Zealand ($198,000) and Infrastructure Enhancements relating to Field Collections ($560,000). |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
| Closing Balance | 47,753 | 50,262 |