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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Statistics (M67)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Statistics New Zealand
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR STATISTICS NEW ZEALAND: Minister of Statistics
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister of Statistics is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2016/17 financial year covering the following:
- A total of over $51 million for Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services.
- A total of just under $43 million for Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services.
- A total of just under $19 million to provide for preparation for a 2018 Census and the continuation of the Census Transformation Programme.
- A total of over $17 million for the Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical activities.
- A total of $17 million for departmental capital expenditure.
- A total of just over $2 million for Services to Other Agencies including lead agency in the Christchurch co-location of Crown Agencies in the BNZ Centre building.
- A total of $1 million for the Data Futures Partnership to lead the development of innovative solutions to data-use problems in New Zealand.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Data Futures Partnership (M67)This appropriation is limited to enabling the activities of the Data Futures Partnership. |
1,410 | 1,410 | 1,000 |
Services to Other Agencies RDA (M67)This appropriation is limited to the provision of services by Statistics New Zealand to other agencies, where those services are not within the scope of another departmental output expense appropriation in Vote Statistics. |
1,369 | 1,369 | 2,346 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
2,779 | 2,779 | 3,346 |
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. |
18,000 | 18,000 | 17,000 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
18,000 | 18,000 | 17,000 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Official Statistics MCA (M67)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the availability and promoting the use of the highest priority data and official statistical information to add value to decision making. |
110,723 | 110,723 | 111,523 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information ServicesThis category is limited to the delivery of data and statistical information services relating to business and the economy. |
51,549 | 51,549 | 51,307 |
Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information ServicesThis category is limited to delivery of data and statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour market. |
41,824 | 41,824 | 42,716 |
Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical ActivitiesThis category is limited to coordination of statistical and data services for government, through leadership of the OSS, oversight of the IDI, liaison with partners and customers, provision of ministerial services, statistical and data management advice, and the operation of access channels. |
17,350 | 17,350 | 17,500 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
110,723 | 110,723 | 111,523 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
131,502 | 131,502 | 131,869 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Departmental Output Expenses |
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2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)This appropriation is limited to conducting the 2018 Census, and the administration and management of the on-going census programme, as required under the Statistics Act 1975.Commences: 01 July 2014 Expires: 30 June 2019 |
Original Appropriation | 13,100 |
| Adjustments to 2014/15 | 97,988 | |
| Adjustments for 2015/16 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 111,088 | |
| Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 7,024 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 19,226 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 18,747 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 66,091 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 131,502 | 131,502 | 131,869 |
| Total MYA Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | 19,226 | 19,226 | 18,747 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
150,728 | 150,728 | 150,616 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Statistics New Zealand - Capital Injection (M67) | 433 | 433 | 17,447 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Futures Partnership |
Data Futures PartnershipDepartmental Output Expense |
1,410 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Services to Other Agencies |
Services to Other Agencies RDADepartmental Output Expense |
1,369 | 2,346 | 2,346 | 2,346 | 2,346 |
| Environmental Reporting |
Official Statistics MCADepartmental Output Expense |
- | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Statistics House - Wellington Accommodation Project |
Official Statistics MCADepartmental Output Expense |
1,500 | - | - | - | - |
| Total Initiatives | 4,279 | 4,146 | 4,146 | 4,146 | 4,146 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
| 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 6,538 | 53,280 | 9,997 | 9,451 | 22,005 | 22,005 | 22,093 | - | 22,093 | 51,886 | 20,897 | 3,346 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | 19,374 | 14,222 | 11,882 | 9,468 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 17,000 | - | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
| Output Expenses | 96,264 | 110,036 | 110,724 | 103,070 | 110,723 | 110,723 | 111,523 | - | 111,523 | 113,966 | 113,460 | 112,154 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
122,176 | 177,538 | 132,603 | 121,989 | 150,728 | 150,728 | 150,616 | - | 150,616 | 182,852 | 151,357 | 132,500 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| 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. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
The fluctuations in expenditure on Output Expenses (comprising the Census 2018 Multi-Year, the Data Futures Partnership and Services to Other Agencies Appropriations) are mainly due to the cyclical nature of the Census of Population and Dwellings. In the year the Census is conducted, the costs rise significantly. The Actual for 2012/13 was $53.280 million for the Census held on 5 March 2013. The Estimated $51.886 million in 2017/18 includes $48.540 million for a planned 2018 Census. The Budget and Estimated for 2014/15 through to 2016/17 includes preparation for the 2018 Census and the continuation of a Census Transformation Programme.
The fluctuations in the Multi-Category Appropriation (MCA) Output Expenses are due to the cyclical nature of some of Statistics New Zealand's activities. In particular, the Statistics New Zealand strategy driven change programme fluctuates from 2011/12 through to 2019/20 depending on the work programme. The objectives of the programme are to deliver more value from, and address key risks to, official data and statistics.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)This appropriation is limited to conducting the 2018 Census, and the administration and management of the on-going census programme, as required under the Statistics Act 1975.Commences: 01 July 2014 Expires: 30 June 2019 |
Original Appropriation | 13,100 |
| Adjustments to 2014/15 | 97,988 | |
| Adjustments for 2015/16 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 111,088 | |
| Actual to 2014/15 Year End | 7,024 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2015/16 | 19,226 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2016/17 | 18,747 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 66,091 |
Revenue
| Budget $000 |
|
|---|---|
| Revenue from the Crown to end of 2016/17 | 44,997 |
| Revenue from Others to end of 2016/17 | - |
| Total Revenue | 44,997 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the conducting of an official census of population and dwellings, to produce an accurate count of New Zealand's population on census night, for electoral purposes, policy setting, and other decision making. It also includes the administration and management of the on-going census programme.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Performance will be assessed based on having a high proportion of people in the country on the night counted in the census (ie, the coverage rate), and having a high proportion of those people return their completed forms (ie, the response rate). The coverage and response rates will be available following the completion of analysis of the 2018 Coverage Survey. Progress on the administration of the ongoing programme will be reported in the 2016/17 Statistics New Zealand Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Census of Population and Dwellings | 2014/15 | 19,226 | 18,747 | 48,540 | 17,551 | - |
Data Futures Partnership (M67)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1,000 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1,000 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the continued support of the independent, cross-sector Data Futures Partnership to ensure New Zealand's data is used effectively to create social and economic value for all New Zealanders.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
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First stage indicators of success within twelve months of the establishment of the working group |
New Measure | New Measure | On track |
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Completion of in-depth review on progress and the success of the initiative, along with advice on-going funding levels and sources, within two years of the Working group being set up |
New Measure | New Measure | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2016/17.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Futures Partnership | 2015/16 | 1,410 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation was established in 2015/16 to enable the activities of the Data Futures Partnership. The decrease in appropriation of $410,000 is because 2015/16 included funding contributions from other Government Agencies and from the Official Statistics MCA.
Services to Other Agencies RDA (M67)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,369 | 1,369 | 2,346 |
| Revenue from Others | 1,369 | 1,369 | 2,346 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of shared services with other government agencies for the efficient and effective management of the Crown estate, such as the provision of shared accommodation in Christchurch.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Support the provision of shared services with other government agencies |
New Measure | New Measure | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2016/17.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services to Other Agencies | 2015/16 | 1,369 | 2,346 | 2,346 | 2,346 | 2,346 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation was established in 2015/16 to support shared services with other government agencies. The increase in appropriation of $977,000 is for the full year's effect for new Christchurch shared accommodation that was first occupied part way into 2015/16.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 10,325 | 10,325 | 9,000 |
| Intangibles | 7,675 | 7,675 | 8,000 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
18,000 | 18,000 | 17,000 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to invest in the renewal, upgrade and redesign of assets that support the delivery of Statistics New Zealand's services. This also includes the delivery of the 2018 Census.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Optimise Government leased Office space under the Wellington accommodation project |
New Measure | New Measure | Achieved |
|
Deliver infrastructure that supports our strategic vision and business processes |
New Measure | New Measure | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2016/17.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $1 million to $17 million in 2016/17 with the completion of the Christchurch Integrated Government Accommodation initiative (CIGA) in 2015/16.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Statistics New Zealand
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 60,386 | 60,819 | |
| Capital Injections | 433 | 17,447 | Injections relates to capital injections transferred from 2015/16 while future capital expenditure options are reassessed ($8.998 million), the strategy driven change programme ($5 million), 2018 Census ($3.181 million) and Integrated Data Infrastructure ($268,000). |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
60,819 | 78,266 |
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Official Statistics (M67)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information ServicesThis category is limited to the delivery of data and statistical information services relating to business and the economy.
Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services
This category is limited to delivery of data and statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour market.
Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities
This category is limited to coordination of statistical and data services for government, through leadership of the OSS, oversight of the IDI, liaison with partners and customers, provision of ministerial services, statistical and data management advice, and the operation of access channels.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
110,723 | 110,723 | 111,523 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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| Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services | 51,549 | 51,549 | 51,307 |
| Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services | 41,824 | 41,824 | 42,716 |
| Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities | 17,350 | 17,350 | 17,500 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
102,710 | 102,710 | 103,510 |
| Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services | 47,639 | 47,639 | 47,397 |
| Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services | 38,881 | 38,881 | 39,773 |
| Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities | 16,190 | 16,190 | 16,340 |
Revenue from Others |
8,013 | 8,013 | 8,013 |
| Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services | 3,909 | 3,909 | 3,909 |
| Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services | 2,944 | 2,944 | 2,944 |
| Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1,160 |
Comparators for Restructured Appropriation
Statistics New Zealand has made changes to the names of the titles and scopes of the categories within the Official Statistics Multi-Category appropriation. The changes have been made to better align with the department's new strategic direction, which puts a greater emphasis on our stewardship role in ensuring that the data ecosystem is robust and managed as a strategic asset. The word 'data' has also been added to reflect that increasingly our outputs not only cover official statistics but that we make data itself available, earlier and in a more granular form to inform thinking and decisions.
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the outcome of empowering decision makers by adding value to New Zealand's most important data.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
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The number of users of official statistics is increased (see Note 1) |
Improve the result of the Use and Trust Survey | Improved | Increase the number of users in 2016/17 |
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Ensure the right statistical information is produced by the Official Statistics System to better support decision-making and understanding (see Note 2) |
Maintain the total number of Tier 1 statistics | Maintained | Maintain the total number of Tier 1 statistics |
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The number of users who report that government has the information they need is increased (see Note 1) |
Improve the result of the Use and Trust Survey | Increased | Increase the number of users (see Note 2) |
Note 1 - Until 2014/15 a programme of surveys of key customer groups on the use and trust in official statistics was carried out over a three to four year cycle. From 2015/16 regular surveys across all customer groups are planned. Results from these surveys will continue to be published in Statistics New Zealand Annual Report.
Note 2 - The tier 1 list was updated in early 2016 and a scheduled review of is underway and will be completed by June 2017.
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Economic and Business Data and Statistical Information Services |
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This category is intended to achieve statistical releases that are free of significant errors, meet response and release dates. |
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How performance will be assessed: |
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Number of statistical releases (see Note 1) |
128 | 128 | 128 |
Statistical releases are free from such significant error that they require a public correction notice to be published: |
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Free from significant errors |
99% | 99% | 99% |
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Certified by the responsible manager as meeting Statistics NZ's data quality standards |
100% | 100% | 100% |
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Percentage of statistical releases published on the advertised date as agreed with the Minister of Statistics in the 2016/17 Output Plan (see Note 2) |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Users trust official statistics: |
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Majority of responding customers trust a sample of official statistics (see Note 3) |
>50% | >50% | >50% |
Population, Social and Labour Market Data and Statistical Information Services |
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This category is intended to achieve statistical releases that are free of significant errors, meet response and release dates. |
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How performance will be assessed: |
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Number of statistical releases (see Note 4) |
73 | 73 | 68 |
Statistical releases are free from such significant error that they require a public correction notice to be published: |
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Free from significant errors |
99% | 99% | 99% |
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Certified by the responsible manager as meeting Statistics NZ's data quality standards |
100% | 100% | 100% |
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Percentage of statistical releases published on or before the date specified in the published release calendar on Statistics NZ website (see Note 2). |
100% | 100% | 100% |
100% Users trust official statistics: |
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Majority of responding customers trust a sample of official statistics (see Notes 3 and 9) |
>50% | >50% | >50% |
Stewardship of Government Data and Statistical Activities |
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This category is intended to achieve leadership of the New Zealand data ecosystem and facilitation of awareness and use of statistical information. |
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How performance will be assessed: |
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Satisfaction of the Minister of Statistics with the advice services, as per the Ministerial satisfaction survey. |
100% | 100% | 100% |
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Percentage of briefings submitted to the Minister within agreed timeframes. |
New Measure | New Measure | 90% |
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Percentage of responses to parliamentary questions submitted to the Minister within required timeframes. |
New Measure | New Measure | 100% |
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Percentage of responses to ministerial correspondence submitted to the Minister within agreed timeframes. |
New Measure | New Measure | 100% |
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Percentage of responses to departmental Official Information Act requests sent within statutory timeframes. |
New Measure | New Measure | 100% |
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100% Web based services provides people with access to free information about all statistical services, measured by the number of visits to the Statistics New Zealand website. |
2500000 | 2500000 | 2500000 |
Assisted advisory services including: |
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Requests for customised data (see Note 6) |
950 | 950 | 950 |
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Micro data access enquiries (see Note 7) |
60 | 60 | 60 |
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Free telephone and email enquiries (see Note 8) |
11500 | 11500 | 11500 |
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Responses to statistical enquiries are provided within the timeliness standard and high quality services are provided, measured through customer satisfaction |
80% | 80% | 80% |
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Number of capability building services including providing outreach seminars, workshops and visits. |
150 | 150 | 150 |
Note 1 - The number of releases for both statistical information services categories are provisional at the time of the publication of the Estimates. The final number is confirmed when the Output Plan with the Minister of Statistics is agreed to and signed at the beginning of each financial year.
Note 2 - A data release is timely if it is available to users within the period in which it remains useful. Planned timeliness is a design decision, based on trade-offs with accuracy, response rates and cost. The calendar of release dates for periodical statistical releases is published on the Statistics New Zealand website at least six months in advance, and the achievement of the planned release dates is monitored as a timeliness performance measure.
Note 3 - Customer satisfaction is measured through a voluntary survey sent to clients after the requested service has been provided.
Note 4 - A release includes a media release and an information release onto the website, which occur at the same time. It includes the key statistical results, commentary on the analysis of the results, tables of data and technical notes to explain definitions and methods.
Note 5 - This represents the total number of customised data requests completed by Statistics New Zealand staff for customers, including requests from international bodies. The reduction in customised data requests is likely due to the increase of freely available data, increased capability and willingness of customers to self-serve, and possibly more re-distribution.
Note 6 - This represents the total number of approved new applications for access to microdata onsite, remote or offsite, and the number of licences approved for access to confidentialised unit record files (this excludes variations to existing approvals).
Note 7 - With an increasing amount of data being made available on line, the number of enquiries is reducing, but are becoming more complex in nature.
Note 8 - A release includes a media release and an information release onto the website, which occur at the same time. It includes the key statistical results, commentary on the analysis of the results, tables of data and technical notes to explain definitions and methods.
Note 9 - A survey of the general public was carried out in 2010 and 2013, government in 2011 and 2014, and businesses in 2012. The results from these surveys were published in the relevant Annual Report. From 2014/15 onwards we plan to run regular surveys across all customer groups. Results from these surveys will be published in the 2016/17 Annual report.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2016/17.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Reporting | 2016/17 | - | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Statistics House - Wellington Accommodation Project | 2015/16 | 1,500 | - | - | - | - |
| Financial Flows and Balance Sheets | 2015/16 | 1,150 | 1,350 | 1,400 | 1,850 | 1,300 |
| Christchurch Integrated Government Accommodation (CIGA) | 2015/16 | 305 | 700 | 700 | 800 | 800 |
| Integrated Data Infrastructure | 2013/14 | 5,395 | 5,578 | 5,833 | 5,833 | 5,833 |
| Continuation of the New Zealand Population and Social Statistics Programme | 2012/13 | 9,052 | 10,700 | 10,700 | 10,400 | 9,400 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The increase in this appropriation for 2016/17 is mainly due to the cyclical nature of some of Statistics New Zealand's activities. The main reasons for the net increase are:
- An increase in the Statistics New Zealand strategy driven change programme which fluctuates from year to year depending on the work programme.
- A decrease due to the one-off new policy initiative in 2015/16 to optimise office space at Statistics House under the Wellington Accommodation Project Tranche 2.
- An increase for a new policy initiative for Statistics New Zealand's new role under the Environmental Reporting Act 2015 to produce information about New Zealand's environment.
- An increase in the Continuation of the New Zealand Population and Social Statistics Programme.
- An increase for the full year's effect of the shift into new accommodation in Christchurch under the Christchurch Integrated Government Accommodation initiative (CIGA).
- A decrease for the Household Economic Survey which occurs every three years.