Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Ombudsmen - Supplementary Estimates 2016/17

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Speaker of the House of Representatives (M78)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Office of the Ombudsman

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN: Speaker of the House of Representatives

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations#

  2016/17
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Investigation and Resolution of Complaints About Government Administration (M78)

This appropriation is limited to the investigation, resolution of complaints and the provision of advice relating to central and local government administrative actions, and monitoring compliance with international conventions.
13,712 (114) 13,598

Total Departmental Output Expenses

13,712 (114) 13,598

Departmental Other Expenses

     

Remuneration of Ombudsmen PLA (M78)

This appropriation is limited to remuneration expenses for the Ombudsmen as authorised by sections 8 and 9 of the Ombudsmen Act 1975.
668 - 668

Total Departmental Other Expenses

668 - 668

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Office of the Ombudsman - Capital Expenditure PLA (M78)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Office of the Ombudsman, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
749 201 950

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

749 201 950

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

15,129 87 15,216

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2016/17
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
Office of the Ombudsman - Capital Injection (M78) 549 523 1,072

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

  2016/17
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 13,712 (114) - (114) 13,598
Benefits or Related Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 668 - - - 668
Capital Expenditure 749 201 - 201 950
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

15,129 87 - 87 15,216

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 - - -

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Investigation and Resolution of Complaints About Government Administration (M78)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the investigation, resolution of complaints and the provision of advice relating to central and local government administrative actions, and monitoring compliance with international conventions.

Expenses and Revenue

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 13,712 (114) 13,598
Revenue from the Crown 13,712 (122) 13,590
Revenue from Others - 8 8

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in this appropriation in 2016/17 by $114,000 from $13,712 million to $13.598 million is due to:

  • an increase of $8,000 due to a fiscally neutral adjustment
  • a decrease of $37,000 due to a change in the capital charge rate
  • an increase of $278,000 for Christchurch and Wellington accommodation, and
  • a decrease of $363,000 for an expense transfer to 2017/18.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

Office of the Ombudsman - Capital Expenditure PLA (M78)#

Scope of Appropriation

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

Capital Expenditure

  2016/17
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 677 173 850
Intangibles 72 28 100
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

749 201 950

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The change in this appropriation of $201,000 is due to an increase of $523,000 for new fitout costs in Christchurch and Auckland, offset by a reduction of $322,000 capital expenditure on other assets.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets

Office of the Ombudsman

Details of Net Asset Schedule 2016/17
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2016/17
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2016/17
Opening Balance 2,076 2,076 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2016.
Capital Injections 549 1,072 $549,000 for additional staff and to upgrade the Office's ICT capability. $523,000 for new office fit-out in Christchurch and Auckland.
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

2,625 3,148