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Note 47
From the Estimates of Appropriations 2012/13 in Budget 2012, Vote Biosecurity was merged into a new Vote - Vote Primary Industries.
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Primary Industries (M87)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY: Minister for Primary Industries
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Biosecurity Policy Advice (M87)This appropriation is limited to policy advice and analysis on biosecurity, and ministerial servicing. |
10,341 | (1,046) | 9,295 |
Border Biosecurity Risk Management MCOA (M87) |
87,693 | (890) | 86,803 |
Border Biosecurity Monitoring and ClearanceThis output class is limited to biosecurity monitoring and clearance programmes that manage the biosecurity risk associated with international trade and travel. |
73,698 | (2,619) | 71,079 |
Border Biosecurity Systems Development and MaintenanceThis output class is limited to the development and maintenance of standards and systems that manage biosecurity risk associated with imports and exports. |
13,995 | 1,729 | 15,724 |
Domestic Biosecurity Risk Management MCOA (M87) |
56,116 | (888) | 55,228 |
Biosecurity Incursion Response and Long Term Pest ManagementThis output class is limited to the assessment, containment and possible eradication of suspected risk organisms within New Zealand. |
10,075 | 2,366 | 12,441 |
Domestic Biosecurity SurveillanceThis output class is limited to domestic biosecurity surveillance activities. |
46,041 | (3,254) | 42,787 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
154,150 | (2,824) | 151,326 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Control of TB Vectors (M87)This appropriation is limited to the Crown's contribution to the implementation of the Bovine Tuberculosis National Pest Management Strategy. |
31,500 | (738) | 30,762 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
31,500 | (738) | 30,762 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Response to the Kiwifruit disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (M87)This appropriation is limited to supporting an industry-led programme for the kiwifruit disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae. |
5,000 | 4,772 | 9,772 |
Subscriptions to International Organisations (M87)This appropriation is limited to New Zealand's membership of biosecurity related international organisations. |
330 | - | 330 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
5,330 | 4,772 | 10,102 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
190,980 | 1,210 | 192,190 |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Biosecurity#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Primary Industries (M87)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY: Minister for Primary Industries
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2011/12 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 185,650 | (2,824) | (738) | (3,562) | 182,088 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 5,330 | - | 4,772 | 4,772 | 10,102 |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
190,980 | (2,824) | 4,034 | 1,210 | 192,190 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 1,000 | N/A | 100 | 100 | 1,100 |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
1,000 | N/A | 100 | 100 | 1,100 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Biosecurity Policy Advice (M87)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to policy advice and analysis on biosecurity, and ministerial servicing.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 10,341 | (1,046) | 9,295 |
| Revenue from Crown | 10,073 | (892) | 9,181 |
| Revenue from Other | 268 | (154) | 114 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $1.046 million to $9.295 million in 2011/12. This is due to: a reallocation of revenue Crown funded resources between output expenses ($1.161 million); a decrease in third party funded activity ($147,000); carry forward of underspends to 2012/13 ($98,000); overhead savings through amalgamation of New Zealand Food Safety Authority ($93,000); and reduced services to other public sector agencies ($7,000). These changes are offset by an expense transfer from 2010/11 to meet cost of amalgamation of Ministry of Fisheries ($460,000).
Output Performance Measures and Standards
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
| Number of ministerial briefing papers or reports provided - demand driven | 140 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of MAF Cabinet papers deemed to meet Cabinet Office report back deadlines | 95% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of MAF Cabinet papers that include summaries when required | 100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of MAF Regulatory Impact Statements assessed by Treasury that meet the regulatory assessment requirements | 100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of MAF regulations which the PRRC considers follows good practice and that are not brought to the attention of the House in accordance with Standing Orders | 100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of ministerial letters prepared - demand driven | 150 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of official information request responses provided - demand driven | 100 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of parliamentary question responses provided -demand driven | 80 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of ministerial correspondence completed within 15 working days | 95% | Measure withdrawn | |
| The Minister rates the quality of policy advice provided as 4 or better on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 represents poor and 5 represents excellent (poor, sub-standard, adequate, good, excellent) via discussion with MAF officials every 6 months | 4 | Measure withdrawn | |
| The Minister rates the quality of policy advice as 4 or better on a scale of 1 to 5 via discussion with MPI officials every 6 months | New measure | 4 | 4 |
| The Minister rates the quality of ministerial services provided as 4 or better on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 represents poor and 5 represents excellent (poor, sub-standard, adequate, good, excellent) via discussion with MAF officials every 6 months | 4 | Measure withdrawn | |
| The Minister rates the quality of ministerial services as 4 or better on a scale of 1 to 5 via discussion with MPI officials every 6 months | New measure | 4 | 4 |
Border Biosecurity Risk Management MCOA (M87)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Border Biosecurity Monitoring and Clearance
This output class is limited to biosecurity monitoring and clearance programmes that manage the biosecurity risk associated with international trade and travel.
Border Biosecurity Systems Development and Maintenance
This output class is limited to the development and maintenance of standards and systems that manage biosecurity risk associated with imports and exports.
This output class is limited to biosecurity monitoring and clearance programmes that manage the biosecurity risk associated with international trade and travel.
Border Biosecurity Systems Development and Maintenance
This output class is limited to the development and maintenance of standards and systems that manage biosecurity risk associated with imports and exports.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation#
This multi-class output appropriation contains output classes that contribute to preventing harmful organisms from crossing New Zealand's borders, with the assurance that trade and tourism are maintained.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
87,693 | (890) | 86,803 |
| Border Biosecurity Monitoring and Clearance | 73,698 | (2,619) | 71,079 |
| Border Biosecurity Systems Development and Maintenance | 13,995 | 1,729 | 15,724 |
Revenue from Crown |
56,403 | 360 | 56,763 |
| Border Biosecurity Monitoring and Clearance | 45,861 | 1,961 | 47,822 |
| Border Biosecurity Systems Development and Maintenance | 10,542 | (1,601) | 8,941 |
Revenue from Other |
31,290 | (1,682) | 29,608 |
| Border Biosecurity Monitoring and Clearance | 27,837 | (4,667) | 23,170 |
| Border Biosecurity Systems Development and Maintenance | 3,453 | 2,985 | 6,438 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $890,000 to $86.803 million in 2011/12. This is due to: an expense transfer to 2012/13 for Joint Border Management System ($2.967 million); a decrease in third party funded activity ($1.492 million); carry forward of underspends to 2012/13 ($1.180 million); overhead savings through amalgamation of New Zealand Food Safety Authority ($524,000); an expense transfer to 2012/13 for Border Change Programme ($500,000); and an expense transfer to 2012/13 to meet cost of amalgamation of Ministry of Fisheries ($389,000). These changes are offset by: a reallocation of revenue Crown funded resources between output expenses ($5.420 million); an expense transfer from 2010/11 for trans-Tasman x-ray imaging ($500,000); and reduced services to other public sector agencies ($242,000).
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
| 15% of the current 350 standards are completed in the new format and in accordance with the Border Systems Manual by July | Complete | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of Export Certificates processed, approved and issued - demand driven | 50,000-60,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of market closures due to assurance systems failure | 0 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Development of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards Market Access Programme, as agreed with key meat, dairy, seafood and horticulture sector stakeholders | New measure | Achieved | Achieved |
| Animal Feeds Risk Management Programme is agreed with key poultry, pork and dairy sector stakeholders | New measure | Achieved | Achieved |
| Percentage of OIE, IPPC and Codex standards that are accepted by New Zealand | New measure | 90% | 90% |
| Number of air passengers cleared (includes crew numbers) | 4,700,000-5,300,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of import consignments inspected by MPI where biosecurity risks are identified and mitigated | New measure | 10,000-12,000 of 49,000-52,000 inspected import consignments | 10,000-12,000 of 49,000-52,000 inspected import consignments |
| Percentage of marine craft assessed as high or very high risk | 10-15% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of sea vessels arriving in New Zealand | 6,500-7,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of sea vessels inspected by MAF | 2,700-2,900 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of containers (loaded and empty) entering New Zealand | 550,000-600,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of containers (loaded and empty) found with biosecurity risk | 10,000-20,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of cargo consignments (via air and sea) imported in to New Zealand which are of interest to MAF | 80,000-120,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of Cargo consignment lines found with biosecurity risk following inspection | 12,000-16,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of cargo consignments inspected by MAF | 50,000-60,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of BACC applications received by MAF | 180,000-200,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of Biosecurity Authority clearance certificate applications (air and sea cargo) screened and responded to within the agreed service time standard. | 75-85% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of inspections booked within two days of booking request | 75% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of mail items processed | 38,000,000-41,000,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of mail items inspected | 80,000-90,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of mail items found with biosecurity risk material | 40,000-45,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of AO and Parcel class mail items through the Auckland International Mail Centre that comply with biosecurity requirements | 96-98% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of accurate and complete stakeholder-submitted applications processed within six weeks of receipt | 95-100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Category I - Minor behaviour breach (warning or instant fine) | 3,600-4,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Category II - Lower threshold criminal behaviour (interception at the border | 80-100 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Category III - Serious criminal behaviour (other Biosecurity and New Organism activity) | 4-8 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of Category II - 'Lower Threshold Criminal Behaviour' investigations are 'Marked as Closed' or 'Forwarded for Prosecution' within 6 months of complaint's receipt | 75% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of Category III - 'Serious Criminal Behaviour'' investigations are 'Marked as Closed' or 'Forwarded for Prosecution' within 18 months of complaint's receipt | 75% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of Category II - 'Lower Threshold Criminal Behaviour' files 'Forwarded for Prosecution' are also assessed for 'public good evaluation' within 6 months | 100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of Category III - 'Serious Criminal Behaviour' files 'Forwarded for Prosecution' are also assessed for 'public good evaluation' within 18 months | 100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of lower threshold criminal behaviour investigations completed according to the requisite investigation process within 6 months and either closed or forwarded for prosecution | New measure | 75% | 75% |
| Percentage of higher threshold criminal behaviour investigations completed according to the requisite investigation process within 18 months and either closed or forwarded for prosecution | New measure | 75% | 75% |
| Percentage of cases submitted for 'Public Good Assessment' that receive 'Public Good Clearance' | 90% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of prosecutions dismissed for not disclosing a prima facie case | New measure | 0% | 0% |
| Percentage of MAF end user survey respondents rating satisfaction with MAF's quality of service when crossing border as 4 or better on a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 represents poor and 5 represents excellent) | 75-85% | Measure withdrawn | |
Memorandum Account#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Phytosanitary Exports Account |
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| Opening Balance at 1 July | 1,040 | 159 | 1,199 |
| Revenue | 1,535 | 690 | 2,225 |
| Expenses | (1,778) | (178) | (1,956) |
| Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
| Closing Balance at 30 June | 797 | 671 | 1,468 |
Border Biosecurity Clearance Fees Account |
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| Opening Balance at 1 July | (1,950) | (772) | (2,722) |
| Revenue | 25,697 | (1,316) | 24,381 |
| Expenses | (23,264) | 297 | (22,967) |
| Transfers and Adjustments | - | - | - |
| Closing Balance at 30 June | 483 | (1,791) | (1,308) |
Domestic Biosecurity Risk Management MCOA (M87)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Biosecurity Incursion Response and Long Term Pest Management
This output class is limited to the assessment, containment and possible eradication of suspected risk organisms within New Zealand.
Domestic Biosecurity Surveillance
This output class is limited to domestic biosecurity surveillance activities.
This output class is limited to the assessment, containment and possible eradication of suspected risk organisms within New Zealand.
Domestic Biosecurity Surveillance
This output class is limited to domestic biosecurity surveillance activities.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation#
This multi-class output appropriation contains output classes that contribute to reducing the unwanted harm caused by organisms already established in New Zealand.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
56,116 | (888) | 55,228 |
| Biosecurity Incursion Response and Long Term Pest Management | 10,075 | 2,366 | 12,441 |
| Domestic Biosecurity Surveillance | 46,041 | (3,254) | 42,787 |
Revenue from Crown |
52,832 | (1,689) | 51,143 |
| Biosecurity Incursion Response and Long Term Pest Management | 9,937 | 2,178 | 12,115 |
| Domestic Biosecurity Surveillance | 42,895 | (3,867) | 39,028 |
Revenue from Other |
3,284 | 801 | 4,085 |
| Biosecurity Incursion Response and Long Term Pest Management | 138 | 188 | 326 |
| Domestic Biosecurity Surveillance | 3,146 | 613 | 3,759 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation will decrease by $888,000 to $55.228 million in 2011/12. This is due to: a reallocation of revenue Crown funded resources between output expenses ($1.231 million); carry forward of underspends to 2012/13 ($677,000); and overhead savings through amalgamation of New Zealand Food Safety Authority ($490,000). These changes are offset by: an expense transfer from 2010/11 to meet cost of amalgamation of Ministry of Fisheries ($709,000); increase in third party funded activity ($589,000); and increase in services to other public sector agencies ($212,000).
Output Performance Measures and Standards#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
| Number of notifications of suspected risk organisms received and processed - demand driven | 10,000-20,000 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of notifications of suspected risk organisms diverted by the 0800 hotlines for further expert screening and assessment by MAF staff. | 2,500 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of potential incursions investigated | 580-640 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of submissions / samples received by the laboratory for suspect exotic pests and disease investigations | Animal Health Laboratory: 250 submissions Plant Health Environment Laboratory: 800-1,200 |
Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of tests completed on received submissions / samples | Animal Health Laboratory: 1,500 Plant Health Environment Laboratory: 1,300-1,900 |
Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of incursion investigations where a positive result for a 'New to NZ' or 'Risk Organism' is determined - including those associated with risk goods | 200 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of processing, testing and reporting carried out in accordance with Laboratory standard operating procedures | 100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| NZS/ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation maintained | Maintain | Measure withdrawn | |
| NZS/ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation maintained and all processing, testing and reporting is carried out in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures | New measure | Accreditation maintained | Accreditation maintained |
| Number of targeted, active surveillance programmes or diagnostics services supporting surveillance programmes that demonstrate New Zealand is free of significant biosecurity risks | 27-32 | Measure withdrawn | |
| All services delivered under the Surveillance Procurement Panel meet consistent requirements including clear, agreed, and monitored:- objectives- deliverables/milestones- key service indicators. | 100% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of established internal pathway and border programmes | 2-4 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of Response Programmes | 18-23 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Urgent measures in either the investigation or early response phase will eliminate the biosecurity risk in at least 55 percent of new incursions | 55% | Measure withdrawn | |
| Number of long term management programmes in place | 2 | Measure withdrawn | |
| Percentage of target audiences that are aware of pest risks, report uptake of desired behaviours and that have changed their behaviour (ie, taken at least one action) to prevent spread- Kauri Dieback programme- All other programmes. | 30-40% Kauri 80% Other |
Measure withdrawn | |
Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Control of TB Vectors (M87)#
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the Crown's contribution to the implementation of the Bovine Tuberculosis National Pest Management Strategy.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation will decrease by $738,000 to $30.762 million in 2011/12. Expense transfers are used to align the appropriation to the incurrence of expenditure against annual work programmes that are delayed and extend into the next financial year. Expense transfers of $112,000 from 2010/11 and $850,000 to 2012/13 were required.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Response to the Kiwifruit disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (M87)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to supporting an industry-led programme for the kiwifruit disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
In November 2010, the Government approved $25 million in Crown funding, including MAF's direct response costs (excluding staff time), to support the kiwifruit industry-led programme for responding to the kiwifruit disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae. A transfer of $2.500 million was made to departmental output expense Domestic Biosecurity Risk Management MCOA to cover MAF's direct response costs in 2010/11. The remaining $22.500 million is payable to the body established by industry "Kiwifruit Vine Health Inc" (KVH) as costs are incurred. In 2010/11 $11.228 million costs were incurred, and $11.272 million funding was transferred to 2011/12. An expense transfer of $1.500 million funding has been made to 2012/13.