Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Justice - Supplementary estimates and supporting information 2009/10

Formats and related files

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Justice (M42)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Justice

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Justice
  2009/10
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Crime Prevention and Community Safety (M42)

This appropriation is limited to provision of services and advice (excluding policy advice) focused on assisting local authorities and communities to develop crime prevention and community safety programmes.
1,853 (246) 1,607

Managing the Parliamentary Electoral Process (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the preparation for and conducting of the next general election and any by-elections, election of list members, and referenda.
9,116 (1,880) 7,236

Policy Advice (M42)

This appropriation is limited to policy advice, legal advice and research and evaluation in relation to civil, criminal and constitutional law, foreshore and seabed policy and treaty negotiation advice and providing agreed services to the Minister of Justice, Minister for Courts and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations.
26,604 1,993 28,597

Sector Leadership and Support (M42)

This appropriation is limited to advice and services focused on the Ministry's leadership role in the justice sector. This covers enhancing the Ministry's coordination with other sector and Government agencies, advice and information about judicial and statutory appointments and monitoring specific crown entities.
4,698 1,193 5,891

Total Departmental Output Expenses

42,271 1,060 43,331

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Administration of Legal Services Agency (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the administration of legal aid, related schemes and community legal services; and contracting with community law centres for the provision of community legal services. This appropriation does not include payments to providers of legal aid services.
26,331 267 26,598

Advice from the Law Commission (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the Law Commission for advice on the review, reform and development of all aspects of the law in New Zealand.
4,800 - 4,800

Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes delivered by non government organisations and local government agencies to prevent and reduce crime.
7,900 (717) 7,183

Equity Promotion and Protection Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the following; Human Rights Commission to advocate and promote respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in New Zealand, and encourage the maintenance and development of harmonious relations between individuals and among the diverse groups in New Zealand society; Independent Police Conduct Authority to investigate incidents and investigate and resolve complaints against the Police, and to uphold the rights of persons in Police detention; Privacy Commissioner on privacy issues relating to the collection and disclosure of personal information and the privacy of individuals and Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security to fund administrative support .
16,456 1,700 18,156

Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the Inspector-General as per the provisions of the Permanent Legislative Authority contained in section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996.
130 - 130

Intensive Intervention for Serious Recidivist Young Offenders (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding of the operating costs relating to the Te Hurihanga Youth Residential Programme.
590 1,334 1,924

Legal Aid (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the Legal Services Agency to make payments of legal aid.
132,523 18,343 150,866

Producing and Maintaining Electoral Rolls (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the Electoral Enrolment Centre (New Zealand Post Ltd), for services relating to the maintenance of electoral rolls, including all activities required to register electors and produce electoral rolls as required by law.
12,559 - 12,559

Provision of Electoral Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the Electoral Commission for services relating to the registration of political parties, the conduct of education and information programmes and other activities to promote public awareness on electoral matters, receiving and forwarding protected disclosure donations to registered political parties, receiving returns of registered political parties' election expenses and advisory services on electoral matters.
734 - 734

Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of fiduciary services provided by the Public Trust as specified by statute where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the costs of the service.
4,500 - 4,500

Public Defence Service (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service.
7,400 - 7,400

Real Estate Agents Authority (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the expenses involved in establishing the Real Estate Agents Authority to perform its statutory functions, and to the expenses involved in its initial performance of its statutory functions prior to generating significant revenue through fees and levies.
3,392 91 3,483

Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services from the New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") for the provision of services to victims of crime and trauma. This covers personalised support services (covering 24 hour emergency support and follow up support through the criminal justice system) and the administration of victim assistance schemes (covering counselling for families of homicide victims, and financial assistance to help victims.
6,363 - 6,363

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

223,678 21,018 244,696

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Administrative Assistance for Foreshore and Seabed Arrangements (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding the implementation and ongoing exercise of any functions by nga hapu a Ngati Porou and Te Whanau a Apanui recognised under Foreshore and Seabed Deeds of Agreement.
5,900 (5,500) 400

Contribution to Foreshore and Seabed Negotiation Costs (M42)

Contributions to negotiations on customary rights and interests in the foreshore and seabed areas for Ngati Porou and Te Whanau-a-Apanui.
1,389 (1,279) 110

Contribution toward all Foreshore and Seabed Negotiation Costs (M42)

This appropriation is limited to contributions toward negotiations on customary rights and interests in the foreshore and seabed areas for all coastal iwi.
- 370 370

Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)

This appropriation is limited to allowances for the impairment of the Offender Levy including assessment of future remittals and other elements in determining fair value.
320 (320) -

Victims' Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime.
3,072 (1,899) 1,173

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

10,681 (8,628) 2,053

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
120,995 (1,945) 119,050

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

120,995 (1,945) 119,050

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Human Rights Commission (M42)

Capital Expenditure to upgrade the Commission's IT infrastructure and knowledge management.
45 - 45

Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42)

Capital Funds for Independent Police Conduct Authority.
50 - 50

Legal Services Agency (M42)

Capital Expenditure to Implement the Legal Services Management System.
112 - 112

Public Defence Service Capital Expenditure (M42)

This appropriation is limited to capital expenditure to establish the Public Defence Service.
940 - 940

The Real Estate Agents Authority Capital Expenditure (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the capital expenditure involved in establishing the Real Estate Agents Authority to perform its statutory functions.
2,078 - 2,078

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

3,225 - 3,225

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

400,850 11,505 412,355

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#

Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Justice
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2009/10
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2009/10
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2009/10
Opening Balance 733,467 735,145 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2009.
Capital Injections 25,602 32,987 The injection mainly relates to additional funding required to complete the Supreme Court and new funding for Domestic Violence (Enhancing Safety), Improving the Collection of Fines, Sentencing and Parole Reform and Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure.
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - (272)  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

759,069 767,860