Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Defence Force - Supplementary Estimates 2014/15

Formats and related files

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Defence (M22), Minister of Veterans' Affairs (M75)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: New Zealand Defence Force

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE: Minister of Defence

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations#

  2014/15
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Air Force capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.
743,948 (6,648) 737,300

Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Army capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.
724,527 (24,527) 700,000

Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Navy capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.
474,463 (20,463) 454,000

Total Departmental Output Expenses

1,942,938 (51,638) 1,891,300

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Expenditure PLA (M22)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Defence Force, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
726,090 (177,886) 548,204

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

726,090 (177,886) 548,204

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Development and Maintenance of Services Cemeteries (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the development and maintenance of Services Cemeteries.
746 - 746

Support for Veterans and Their Families (M75)

This appropriation is limited to providing for the support of veterans and their families. This includes the provision of counselling for veterans' families, the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for veterans' children with specified conditions; additional support for veterans to facilitate them remaining in their own homes for as long as possible; additional support to facilitate veterans' rehabilitation; support for the surviving partner after the death of the veteran and for the provision of grants to Non-Government Organisations for the support of veterans and their families.
1,027 100 1,127

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

1,773 100 1,873

Benefits or Related Expenses

     

Assessments, Treatment & Rehabilitation (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of the costs of assessments, treatment (including associated aids and appliances), and social and vocational rehabilitation provided for under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations.
- 10,045 10,045

Medical Treatment (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of assessment costs as set out in the War Pensions Regulations 1956 for War Disablement Pension applications and reviews, medical treatment costs for accepted service-related disabilities, and the costs of appliances and aids required as a result of an accepted disability.
14,640 (7,639) 7,001

Special Annuities (M75)

This appropriation is limited to paying annuities authorised by Cabinet to recognise a special contribution by the recipient to New Zealand society.
37 1 38

Veterans Support Entitlement (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of entitlements (in respect of the impairment or death of veterans determined to be related to qualifying operational service occurring at any time or qualifying routine service occurring prior to 1 April 1974) to veterans and their spouses, partners, children and dependants under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations and to the provision for grandparented loans of the differential between 3% or 5% Rehabilitation Loan rate and the current market rate as set out in the Rehabilitation Act 1941 for interest concessions on land and buildings.
- 67,538 67,538

War Disablement Pensions (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of War Disablement Pensions to ex-service people who have a disability attributable to, or aggravated by, service in a declared war or emergency at any time, or in routine service prior to 1 April 1974 as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954, the payment of Surviving Spouse Pensions as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954 and the payment of allowances as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954 and the War Pensions Regulations 1956. This appropriation is also limited to the provision for grandparented loans of the differential between the 3% or 5% Rehabilitation Loan rate and the current market rate as set out in the Rehabilitation Act 1941 for interest concessions on land and buildings.
118,892 (68,276) 50,616

Total Benefits or Related Expenses

133,569 1,669 135,238

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Debt Write-Down for Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the write-down of Crown debtors administered by the New Zealand Defence Force due to the requirement to comply with Crown accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
250 - 250

Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans (M75)

This appropriation is limited to the ex-gratia payments to Vietnam veterans and/or members of their family with accepted conditions and for the annual comprehensive medical assessments for Vietnam veterans.
1,100 (100) 1,000

Fair Value Write Down on Veteran Trust Loans and Thirty-Year Endowment (M75)

This appropriation is limited to providing for the fair value write down on the Veteran Trust loans and the thirty-year endowment to the Vietnam Veterans and their Families Trust.
203 2,725 2,928

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

1,553 2,625 4,178

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Advice to the Government MCA (M22)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.
10,765 1 10,766
Departmental Output Expenses
     
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to defence and the NZDF.
5,163 - 5,163
Situational Awareness
This category is limited to the provision of effective military intelligence services to the Government in support of decision-making for the defence and security of New Zealand.
3,698 1 3,699
Supporting Ministers
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.
1,904 - 1,904

Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests MCA (M22)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is the employment of New Zealand's Armed Forces overseas at the Government's direction.
27,383 (1) 27,382
Departmental Output Expenses
     
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order
This category is limited to the costs of generating operational military capabilities and the employment of the New Zealand Armed Forces for the conduct of operations, as directed by the Government.
23,276 2,706 25,982
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security
This category is limited to the costs of providing specialised support to all-of-government efforts to maintain security and stability in New Zealand's immediate neighbourhood including responses to events that impact on the safety and wellbeing of regional populations, as directed by the Government.
4,107 (2,707) 1,400

Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans MCA (M75)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities, and the provision of services and payments to veterans.
9,232 1,268 10,500
Departmental Output Expenses
     
Administration Services
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, the coordination of commemorations, the provision of administration services to relevant boards and committees and the administration of contracts for service for maintenance and development work carried out in Service Cemeteries.
2,720 280 3,000
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of policy advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Veterans' Affairs.
220 280 500
Services and Payments to Veterans
This category is limited to the assessment, review and payment of entitlements and benefits (War Disablement Pensions and related concessions, and allowances and Surviving Spouse Pensions), the assessment and review of entitlement for burial in Service Cemeteries, the installation of ex-service memorials for eligible veterans, and the provision of case management for veterans and their families.
6,292 708 7,000

Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders MCA (M22)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect New Zealand's sovereignty and provide security and other services for New Zealanders.
379,729 17,250 396,979
Departmental Output Expenses
     
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of specialist military capabilities and Defence Force resources provided to the civil power in an emergency and for urgent work of national importance.
59,049 4,951 64,000
Defence International Engagement
This category is limited to the provision of services and utility of the Defence Force to support foreign policy objectives that strengthen security and avert conflict.
94,669 (8,221) 86,448
Defence Support to the Community
This category is limited to the costs of providing Defence Force resources for the betterment of the community at large and to inform the public's awareness of the proficiency and practice of the Armed Forces.
45,027 1,348 46,375
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of Defence Force resources, services and non-emergency assistance periodically provided to the Government and civil authorities.
32,180 976 33,156
Resource and Border Protection Operations
This category is limited to the sharing of information and provision of resources to support all-of-government efforts to protect New Zealand's borders and offshore maritime interests.
148,804 18,196 167,000

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

427,109 18,518 445,627

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

3,233,032 (206,612) 3,026,420

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2014/15
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Injection (M22) 20,100 - 20,100

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

  2014/15
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 1,944,711 (51,638) 100 (51,538) 1,893,173
Benefits or Related Expenses 133,569 N/A 1,669 1,669 135,238
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 1,553 - 2,625 2,625 4,178
Capital Expenditure 726,090 (177,886) - (177,886) 548,204
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 427,109 18,518 - 18,518 445,627
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

3,233,032 (211,006) 4,394 (206,612) 3,026,420

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Capital Receipts - N/A - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

- N/A - - -

1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure

Estimates 2014/15
(Estimates)
$000
Supplementary Estimates
(Changes during the year)
Amount
Moved
$000
New Structure 2014/15
(Restated)
$000
War Disablement Pensions 118,892 To Veterans Support Entitlement (67,103) War Disablement Pensions 50,616
  - Reductions due to forecast changes (1,173)    
Veterans Support Entitlement - Transferred from War Disablement Pensions 67,103 Veterans Support Entitlement 67,538
  - Increase due to forecast changes 425    
Medical Treatment 14,640 To Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation (8,263) Medical Treatment 7,001
  - Increase due to forecast changes 624    
Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation - Transferred from Medical Treatment 8,263 Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation 10,045
  - Increase due to forecast changes 1,782    

Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-4.

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses

Air Force Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Air Force capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.

Expenses and Revenue

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 743,948 (6,648) 737,300
Revenue from the Crown 741,974 (6,880) 735,094
Revenue from Others 1,974 232 2,206

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $6.648 million to $737.300 million for 2014/15 due to:

  • refinements in the allocation to outputs resulting in a transfer of $785,000, and
  • an expense transfer of depreciation to out-years of $5.863 million.

Army Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Army capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.

Expenses and Revenue

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 724,527 (24,527) 700,000
Revenue from the Crown 723,644 (24,627) 699,017
Revenue from Others 883 100 983

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $24.527 million to $700 million for 2014/15 due to:

  • refinements in the allocation to outputs resulting in a transfer of $22.230 million, and
  • an expense transfer of depreciation to out-years of $2.297 million.

Navy Capabilities Prepared for Joint Operations and Other Tasks (M22)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the generation of Navy capabilities that achieve the levels of readiness for military operations and other tasks as directed by the Government of New Zealand.

Expenses and Revenue

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 474,463 (20,463) 454,000
Revenue from the Crown 473,140 (20,347) 452,793
Revenue from Others 1,323 (116) 1,207

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decrease by $20.463 million to $454 million for 2014/15 due to:

  • an expense transfer of depreciation to out-years of $26.250 million, and
  • offset by refinements in the allocation to outputs resulting in a transfer of $5.787 million.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections

New Zealand Defence Force - Capital Expenditure PLA (M22)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Defence Force, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Capital Expenditure

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 709,822 (168,718) 541,104
Intangibles 16,268 (9,168) 7,100
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

726,090 (177,886) 548,204

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

Expenditure supports the delivery of the department's output performance measures in accordance with the Defence Mid-Point Rebalancing Review for 2014/15.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $177.900 million to $548.200 million for 2014/15. This decrease relates to the deferral of capital projects to the 2015/16 financial year.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets

New Zealand Defence Force

Details of Net Asset Schedule 2014/15
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2014/15
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2014/15
Opening Balance 5,442,268 5,446,475 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2014.
Capital Injections 20,100 20,100 Capital injection to fund Project Protector Remediation.
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

5,462,368 5,466,575  

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Support for Veterans and Their Families (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to providing for the support of veterans and their families. This includes the provision of counselling for veterans' families, the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for veterans' children with specified conditions; additional support for veterans to facilitate them remaining in their own homes for as long as possible; additional support to facilitate veterans' rehabilitation; support for the surviving partner after the death of the veteran and for the provision of grants to Non-Government Organisations for the support of veterans and their families.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $100,000 to $1.127 million for 2014/15 due to increased demand for services.

3.2 - Non-Departmental Benefits or Related Expenses

Assessments, Treatment & Rehabilitation (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the payment of the costs of assessments, treatment (including associated aids and appliances), and social and vocational rehabilitation provided for under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations.

Expenses

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 10,045 10,045

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve support services to all veterans with qualifying routine or operational services and for up to one year, the surviving spouse or partner of a veteran whose death is attributable to service.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

An exemption was granted under 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation replaces the former Benefits or Related Expenses - Medical Treatment from 7 December 2014 due to the commencement of Veterans' Support Act 2014.

Medical Treatment (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the payment of assessment costs as set out in the War Pensions Regulations 1956 for War Disablement Pension applications and reviews, medical treatment costs for accepted service-related disabilities, and the costs of appliances and aids required as a result of an accepted disability.

Expenses

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 14,640 (7,639) 7,001

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $7.639 million to $7.001 million for 2014/15 as Medical Treatment ceases on 7 December 2014 and has been transferred to a new appropriation: Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation.

Special Annuities (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to paying annuities authorised by Cabinet to recognise a special contribution by the recipient to New Zealand society.

Expenses

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 37 1 38

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1,000 to $38,000 for 2014/15 as a result of a forecast update.

Veterans Support Entitlement (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the payment of entitlements (in respect of the impairment or death of veterans determined to be related to qualifying operational service occurring at any time or qualifying routine service occurring prior to 1 April 1974) to veterans and their spouses, partners, children and dependants under the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and associated regulations and to the provision for grandparented loans of the differential between 3% or 5% Rehabilitation Loan rate and the current market rate as set out in the Rehabilitation Act 1941 for interest concessions on land and buildings.

Expenses

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 67,538 67,538

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve support services to all veterans with qualifying routine or operational service and for up to one year, the surviving spouse or partner of a veteran whose death is attributable to service.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

This appropriation is exempt from performance reporting due to an exemption under 15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989 as performance information is unlikely to be informative.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The appropriation replaces the former Benefits or Related Expenses - War Disablement Pensions from 7 December 2014 due to the commencement of Veterans' Support Act 2014.

War Disablement Pensions (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the payment of War Disablement Pensions to ex-service people who have a disability attributable to, or aggravated by, service in a declared war or emergency at any time, or in routine service prior to 1 April 1974 as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954, the payment of Surviving Spouse Pensions as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954 and the payment of allowances as set out in the War Pensions Act 1954 and the War Pensions Regulations 1956. This appropriation is also limited to the provision for grandparented loans of the differential between the 3% or 5% Rehabilitation Loan rate and the current market rate as set out in the Rehabilitation Act 1941 for interest concessions on land and buildings.

Expenses

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 118,892 (68,276) 50,616

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $68.276 million to $50.616 million for 2014/15. The decrease relates to appropriation funding being moved to Veterans Support Entitlement appropriation.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Ex-Gratia Payments and Comprehensive Medical Assessments for Vietnam Veterans (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the ex-gratia payments to Vietnam veterans and/or members of their family with accepted conditions and for the annual comprehensive medical assessments for Vietnam veterans.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $100,000 to $1 million for 2014/15 due to a forecast update.

Fair Value Write Down on Veteran Trust Loans and Thirty-Year Endowment (M75)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to providing for the fair value write down on the Veteran Trust loans and the thirty-year endowment to the Vietnam Veterans and their Families Trust.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $2.725 million to allow for the one-off impairment of the veterans trusts' loan. This impairment was required to comply with generally accepted accounting practice.

Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Advice to the Government (M22)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses

Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to defence and the NZDF.

Situational Awareness
This category is limited to the provision of effective military intelligence services to the Government in support of decision-making for the defence and security of New Zealand.

Supporting Ministers
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

10,765 1 10,766

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Policy Advice 5,163 - 5,163
Situational Awareness 3,698 1 3,699
Supporting Ministers 1,904 - 1,904

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

10,765 1 10,766
Policy Advice 5,163 - 5,163
Situational Awareness 3,698 1 3,699
Supporting Ministers 1,904 - 1,904

Revenue from Others

- - -
Policy Advice - - -
Situational Awareness - - -
Supporting Ministers - - -

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

The appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of policy advice, situational awareness and support to Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance will be reported to the Chief of Defence in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1,000 to $10.766 million for 2014/15 due to an update of the output allocation model.

Operations Contributing to New Zealand's Security, Stability and Interests (M22)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is the employment of New Zealand's Armed Forces overseas at the Government's direction.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses

Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order
This category is limited to the costs of generating operational military capabilities and the employment of the New Zealand Armed Forces for the conduct of operations, as directed by the Government.

Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security
This category is limited to the costs of providing specialised support to all-of-government efforts to maintain security and stability in New Zealand's immediate neighbourhood including responses to events that impact on the safety and wellbeing of regional populations, as directed by the Government.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

27,383 (1) 27,382

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 23,276 2,706 25,982
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 4,107 (2,707) 1,400

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

27,074 - 27,074
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 23,012 2,707 25,719
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 4,062 (2,707) 1,355

Revenue from Others

309 (1) 308
Military Operations in Support of a Rules-Based International Order 264 (1) 263
Military Operations that Contribute to Regional Security 45 - 45

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to enhance all of government capacity to respond to regional crises and contribute to military operations in support of a rules-based international order.

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance will be reported by the Chief of Defence in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $1,000 to $27.382 million for 2014/15 due to an update of the output allocation model.

Policy Advice And Other Services For Veterans (M75)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities, and the provision of services and payments to veterans.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses

Administration Services
This category is limited to the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities, the coordination of commemorations, the provision of administration services to relevant boards and committees and the administration of contracts for service for maintenance and development work carried out in Service Cemeteries.

Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of policy advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Veterans' Affairs.

Services and Payments to Veterans
This category is limited to the assessment, review and payment of entitlements and benefits (War Disablement Pensions and related concessions, and allowances and Surviving Spouse Pensions), the assessment and review of entitlement for burial in Service Cemeteries, the installation of ex-service memorials for eligible veterans, and the provision of case management for veterans and their families.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

9,232 1,268 10,500

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Administration Services 2,720 280 3,000
Policy Advice 220 280 500
Services and Payments to Veterans 6,292 708 7,000

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

8,755 1,268 10,023
Administration Services 2,720 280 3,000
Policy Advice 220 280 500
Services and Payments to Veterans 5,815 708 6,523

Revenue from Others

477 - 477
Administration Services - - -
Policy Advice - - -
Services and Payments to Veterans 477 - 477

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of policy advice, other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision making and other portfolio responsibilities, and the provision of services and payments to Veterans.

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.268 million to $10.500 million for 2014/15 due to refinements in the outputs allocation model.

Protection of New Zealand and New Zealanders (M22)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to protect New Zealand's sovereignty and provide security and other services for New Zealanders.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses

Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of specialist military capabilities and Defence Force resources provided to the civil power in an emergency and for urgent work of national importance.

Defence International Engagement
This category is limited to the provision of services and utility of the Defence Force to support foreign policy objectives that strengthen security and avert conflict.

Defence Support to the Community
This category is limited to the costs of providing Defence Force resources for the betterment of the community at large and to inform the public's awareness of the proficiency and practice of the Armed Forces.

Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations
This category is limited to the costs of Defence Force resources, services and non-emergency assistance periodically provided to the Government and civil authorities.

Resource and Border Protection Operations
This category is limited to the sharing of information and provision of resources to support all-of-government efforts to protect New Zealand's borders and offshore maritime interests.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

  2014/15
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

379,729 17,250 396,979

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 59,049 4,951 64,000
Defence International Engagement 94,669 (8,221) 86,448
Defence Support to the Community 45,027 1,348 46,375
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations 32,180 976 33,156
Resource and Border Protection Operations 148,804 18,196 167,000

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

368,178 15,922 384,100
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 58,987 4,946 63,933
Defence International Engagement 92,026 (8,223) 83,803
Defence Support to the Community 36,728 (10) 36,718
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations 32,180 975 33,155
Resource and Border Protection Operations 148,257 18,234 166,491

Revenue from Others

11,551 1,328 12,879
Assistance to the Civil Power and Provision of a Public Service in Emergency Situations 62 5 67
Defence International Engagement 2,643 2 2,645
Defence Support to the Community 8,299 1,358 9,657
Military Assistance to Civil Authorities in Non-Emergency Situations - 1 1
Resource and Border Protection Operations 547 (38) 509

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the protection of New Zealand's sovereignty and the provision of security for New Zealanders.

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Chief of Defence Force in the NZDF Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 to be presented to the House.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $17.250 million to $396.979 million for 2014/15. This increase relates to refinements in the allocation to outputs, and a transfer forward of depreciation.