Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Consumer Affairs - Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations 2007/08

Publication type:
Supplementary estimates of appropriations
Status:
Superseded
Document (signed) date:
Issue date:
Part of:
Corporate author:
Government of New Zealand
Viewpoint:
Government
Publication category:
Budgets of the government
Copyright:
© Crown Copyright, Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Fiscal year:
2007/08
Budget year:
2008
Budget vote:
Consumer Affairs

Formats and related files

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Consumer Affairs (M17)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Economic Development

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Minister for Economic Development

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Consumer Affairs
2007/08
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000		 Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

Policy Advice, Promotion and Conformance - Consumer Issues MCOA (M17)

 5,815 64 5,879
Policy Advice and Support on Consumer Issues
Provision of policy advice and information on issues, policies and programmes affecting or potentially affecting the ability of consumers to transact with confidence.		 3,605 64 3,669
Promotion and Enforcement of Measurement and Product Safety Infrastructure
Promotion and enforcement of a supportive measurement and product safety infrastructure for business and consumers.		 2,210 - 2,210

Total Departmental Output Expenses

 5,815 64 5,879

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Consumer Data Capture Pilot (M17)

The purchase of data from the NZ Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux to enhance the Ministry of Consumer Affairs' policy advice and research and monitoring capability and to improve access to key information on consumers.		 81 339 420

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

 81 339 420

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

 5,896 403 6,299

Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Consumer Affairs #

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Consumer Affairs (M17)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Economic Development

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Minister for Economic Development

Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#

Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

Summary of Financial Activity - Consumer Affairs
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates Total
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Total
Transactions
$000

Appropriations
Output Expenses 5,896 64 339 403 6,299
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

 5,896 64 339 403 6,299

Crown Revenue and Receipts
Tax Revenue - N/A N/A - -
Non-Tax Revenue 20 N/A N/A - 20
Capital Receipts - N/A N/A - -

Total Crown Revenue and Receipts

 20 N/A N/A - 20

Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#

Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives

Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives - Part 2.1 Departmental Output Expenses - Consumer Affairs
Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations Appropriations
Outcome : Consumer policy in New Zealand is responsive to the changing nature of markets and consumers' issues. Policy Advice and Support on Consumer Issues
Impact : That market practices that are shown to be significantly detrimental to consumers are effectively addressed. Policy Advice and Support on Consumer Issues

Policy Advice, Promotion and Conformance - Consumer Issues MCOA (M17)

Scope of Appropriation

Policy Advice and Support on Consumer Issues Provision of policy advice and information on issues, policies and programmes affecting or potentially affecting the ability of consumers to transact with confidence. Promotion and Enforcement of Measurement and Product Safety Infrastructure Promotion and enforcement of a supportive measurement and product safety infrastructure for business and consumers.

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

Expenses and Revenue - Policy Advice, Promotion and Conformance Consumer Issues MCOA (M17) - Consumer Affairs
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 5,815 64 5,879
Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues 3,605 64 3,669
Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and Enforcement 2,210 - 2,210
Revenue from the Crown 5,267 64 5,331
Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues 3,298 - 3,298
Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and Enforcement 2,033 - 2,033
Revenue from Others 598 - 598
Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues 471 - 471
Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and Enforcement 177 - 177
Revenue Department 50 - 50
Policy Advice and Information on Consumer Issues 33 - 33
Measurement and Product Safety Compliance and Enforcement 17 - 17

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

An expense transfer was approved during the October Baseline Update to account for the delays in an OECD best practice research project, Pawnbrokers compliance policy work and Fair Trading Act amendments.

Output Performance Measures and Standards

Output Performance Measures and Standards - Policy Advice, Promotion and Conformance Consumer Issues MCOA (M17) - Consumer Affairs
2007/08
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard		 Supplementary Estimates
Standard		 Total
Standard
Compliance with the Quality Standards for Policy Advice and Ministerial Servicing (refer Conditions on Use of Appropriation), as assessed twice during the year.The Ministry will seek a written response, at least six-monthly from Ministers on its performance against the Quality Standard for Policy Advice and Ministerial Servicing (refer Conditions of Use of Appropriation). Ministers six monthly rating of performance no less than a 4 (met and sometimes exceeded my expectations) Ministers six monthly rating of performance no less than a 4 (met and sometimes exceeded my expectations) 100%

Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Consumer Data Capture Pilot (M17)#

Scope of Appropriation

The purchase of data from the NZ Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux to enhance the Ministry of Consumer Affairs' policy advice and research and monitoring capability and to improve access to key information on consumers.

Expenses

Expenses - Consumer Data Capture Pilot (M17) - Consumer Affairs
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 81 339 420

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

Expense transfer was approved during the October Baseline Update for the underspent amount from 2006/07 to 2007/08 financial year.

Output Performance Measures and Standards

Output Performance Measures and Standards - Consumer Data Capture Pilot (M17) - Consumer Affairs
2007/08
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard		 Supplementary Estimates
Standard		 Total
Standard
Required data are received in all selected categories 90% Required data are received in all selected categories 90%
Data provided meet negotiated Ministry quality standards 90% Data provided meet negotiated Ministry quality standards 90%
Data will be provided at the times agreed with the Ministry 90% Data will be provided at the times agreed with the Ministry 90%