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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Consumer Affairs (M17)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Development of Consumer Information and associated Issues (M17)This appropriation is limited to the development and delivery of information and programmes affecting the ability of consumers to transact with confidence, and services to support the Minister. |
2,355 | - | 2,355 |
Policy Advice - Consumer Issues (M17)This appropriation is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters. |
1,180 | (326) | 854 |
Policy Advice, Information and Compliance - Consumer Issues MCOA (M17) |
2,193 | 203 | 2,396 |
Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and EnforcementThis appropriation is limited to compliance and enforcement activities to ensure a supportive measurement and product safety infrastructure for business and consumers. |
2,193 | 203 | 2,396 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
5,728 | (123) | 5,605 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Financial Service Providers Reserve Dispute Resolution Scheme (M17)This appropriation is limited to the performance of the functions relating to the Financial Service Providers Reserve Dispute Resolution Scheme. |
1,680 | - | 1,680 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
1,680 | - | 1,680 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
7,408 | (123) | 7,285 |
Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Upgrading and Promoting the Consumer Powerswitch Website (M17)This appropriation is limited to upgrading the capability of Consumer New Zealand’s Powerswitch website and promoting and facilitating the use of the website to consumers. Commences: 1 November 2010 Expires: 30 June 2015 |
Original Appropriation | 4,500 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 4,500 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | 2,191 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 1,809 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 500 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Consumer Affairs#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Consumer Affairs (M17)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Minister for Economic Development
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2012/13 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 8,508 | 586 | - | 586 | 9,094 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
8,508 | 586 | - | 586 | 9,094 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 1,700 | N/A | - | - | 1,700 |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
1,700 | N/A | - | - | 1,700 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice - Consumer Issues (M17)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,180 | (326) | 854 |
| Revenue from Crown | 994 | (326) | 668 |
| Revenue from Other | 186 | - | 186 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation decreased as a result of a retention of underspend of $150,000 transferred to 2013/14 and a fiscally neutral adjustment (FNA) of $200,000 to departmental output expense Measurement and Product Safety, Compliance and Enforcement to reflect the change in the Ministry's allocation methodology.
This was partially offset by a retention of underspend of $24,000 transferred from 2011/12.
Policy Advice, Information and Compliance - Consumer Issues MCOA (M17)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to compliance and enforcement activities to ensure a supportive measurement and product safety infrastructure for business and consumers.
Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues
This appropriation is limited to the provision of policy advice (including providing a consumer perspective) information and Ministerial servicing on issues, policies and programmes affecting the ability of consumers to transact with confidence.
Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation
Both output classes contribute to the outcome of creating an environment in which consumers can transact with confidence.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2012/13 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
2,193 | 203 | 2,396 |
| Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and Enforcement | 2,193 | 203 | 2,396 |
| Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues | - | - | - |
Revenue from Crown |
2,033 | 203 | 2,236 |
| Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and Enforcement | 2,033 | 203 | 2,236 |
| Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues | - | - | - |
Revenue from Other |
160 | - | 160 |
| Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and Enforcement | 160 | - | 160 |
| Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased as a result of an FNA of $200,000 from departmental output expense Policy Advice - Consumer Issues appropriation to reflect the change in the Ministry's allocation methodology and a retention of underspend of $3,000 from 2011/12.
Upgrading and Promoting the Consumer Powerswitch Website (M17)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
| Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
|---|---|---|
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Upgrading and Promoting the Consumer Powerswitch Website (M17) (M17)This appropriation is limited to upgrading the capability of Consumer New Zealand’s Powerswitch website and promoting and facilitating the use of the website to consumers. Commences: 1 November 2010 Expires: 30 June 2015 |
Original Appropriation | 4,500 |
| Adjustments for 2011/12 | - | |
| Adjustments to 2012/13 | - | |
| Adjusted Appropriation | 4,500 | |
| Actual to 2011/12 Year End | 2,191 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2012/13 | 1,809 | |
| Estimated Actual for 2013/14 | 500 | |
| Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |
Revenue
| Budget $000 |
|
|---|---|
| Revenue from the Crown to end of 2013/14 | - |
| Revenue from Others to end of 2013/14 | 4,500 |
| Total Revenue | 4,500 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The expiry date for the multi-year appropriation - Upgrading and Promoting the Consumer Powerswitch Website, has been extended from 30 April 2014 to 30 June 2015 to ensure the continued promotion and publicity of the website.