Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Parliamentary Service - Supplementary Estimates 2015/16

Formats and related files

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

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Parliamentary Service

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE: Speaker of the House of Representatives

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations#

  2015/16
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Support Services to the Speaker (M78)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to support the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
225 141 366

Total Departmental Output Expenses

225 141 366

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Parliamentary Service - Capital Expenditure PLA (M78)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Parliamentary Service, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
4,500 (489) 4,011

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

4,500 (489) 4,011

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families PLA (M78)

This appropriation is limited to accommodation services for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and travel services for family members of members of Parliament, of Ministers and during the immediate post-election period, of qualifying electoral candidates, as authorised by section 22(1) of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013.
4,000 (1,100) 2,900

Depreciation Expense on Parliamentary Complex (M78)

This appropriation is limited to the depreciation expense on the Parliamentary buildings, furniture, antiques and art collection, and the library collection.
14,000 (500) 13,500

Members' Communications (M78)

This appropriation is limited to members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' communications (voice and data and standard office productivity software), and members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' use of standard office products and stationery supplies as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.
2,828 500 3,328

Members of the House of Representatives' Salaries and Allowances PLA (M78)

This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred under section 8(4) of the Members of Parliament Remuneration and Salaries Act 2013 and incorporates salaries and allowances determined by the Remuneration Authority, payable to members of Parliament who are neither Ministers of the Crown nor Parliamentary Under-Secretaries.
22,000 - 22,000

Travel of former MPs (M78)

This appropriation is limited to travel expenses for qualifying former members, as specified in sections 39 - 40 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013.
1,000 300 1,300

Travel of Members and Others (M78)

This appropriation is limited to domestic air, land and sea travel for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, and international travel services for members and qualifying spouses/partners, political exchange participants and officials as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.
3,750 800 4,550

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

47,578 - 47,578

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Operations, Information and Advisory Services MCA (M78)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and support services to the House of Representatives and to members of Parliament, and making Parliament publicly accessible.
54,951 1,579 56,530
Departmental Output Expenses
     
Building and Operations Management
This category is limited to the provision of building maintenance and operational services for the parliamentary precincts.
27,685 248 27,933
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services
This category is limited to computing facilities, information sharing and telecommunication services and associated advisory services on the Parliamentary networks.
14,073 1,736 15,809
Parliamentary Library
This category is limited to research, collections and information management services through the Parliamentary Library.
4,738 - 4,738
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies
This category is limited to bureau accounting and payroll services for members and other parliamentary agencies and the setting, administering and delivery of members' entitlements.
8,455 (405) 8,050

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

54,951 1,579 56,530

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

107,254 1,231 108,485

Multi-Year Appropriations#

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

   

Additional Support for Members (M78)

This appropriation is limited to additional support for members where there is sensory or physical impairment beyond their control as authorised by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 900
Adjustments to 2014/15 -
Adjustments for 2015/16 -
Adjusted Appropriation 900
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 81
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 444
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 300
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 75

Party and Member Support - ACT (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the ACT parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whip's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 1,349
Adjustments to 2014/15 (365)
Adjustments for 2015/16 -
Adjusted Appropriation 984
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 153
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 375
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 368
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 88

Party and Member Support - Green (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the Green parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Parliamentary musterer's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 11,655
Adjustments to 2014/15 (49)
Adjustments for 2015/16 8
Adjusted Appropriation 11,614
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 2,278
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 4,064
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 4,220
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 1,052

Party and Member Support - Labour (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the Labour parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 34,984
Adjustments to 2014/15 377
Adjustments for 2015/16 -
Adjusted Appropriation 35,361
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 7,347
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 12,071
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 12,691
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 3,252

Party and Member Support - Maori (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the Maori parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 3,300
Adjustments to 2014/15 (1,237)
Adjustments for 2015/16 -
Adjusted Appropriation 2,063
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 414
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 698
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 764
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 187

Party and Member Support - National (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the National parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker .

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 51,097
Adjustments to 2014/15 830
Adjustments for 2015/16 (901)
Adjusted Appropriation 51,026
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 10,270
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 17,316
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 18,684
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 4,756

Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the New Zealand First parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 6,563
Adjustments to 2014/15 2,626
Adjustments for 2015/16 885
Adjusted Appropriation 10,074
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 1,416
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 3,691
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 4,135
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 832

Party and Member Support - United Future (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the United Future parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker .

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 1,025
Adjustments to 2014/15 (41)
Adjustments for 2015/16 -
Adjusted Appropriation 984
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 135
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 280
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 481
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 88

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

   

Crown Asset Management (M78)

This appropriation is limited to minor capital works within the Parliamentary Complex to carry out essential maintenance and minor capital improvements.

Commences: 01 July 2012

Expires: 30 June 2016
Original Appropriation 16,000
Adjustments to 2014/15 8,567
Adjustments for 2015/16 (435)
Adjusted Appropriation 24,132
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 14,339
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 9,793
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#

  2015/16
  Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations 107,254 1,231 108,485
Total MYA Non-Departmental Other Expenses Forecasts 36,905 2,034 38,939
Total MYA Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure Forecasts 9,621 172 9,793

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts

153,780 3,437 157,217

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2015/16
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
Parliamentary Service - Capital Injection (M78) - - -

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

  2015/16
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 225 141 - 141 366
Benefits or Related Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 84,483 - 2,034 2,034 86,517
Capital Expenditure 14,121 (489) 172 (317) 13,804
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 54,951 1,579 - 1,579 56,530
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

153,780 1,231 2,206 3,437 157,217

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

Support Services to the Speaker (M78)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services to support the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation by $141,000 to $366,000 due to the cost associated with the Appropriations Review Committee work.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections

Parliamentary Service - 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 Parliamentary Service, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Capital Expenditure

  2015/16
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 1,125 (729) 396
Intangibles 3,375 240 3,615
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

4,500 (489) 4,011

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease in appropriation by $489,000 to $4.011 million as a result of the Select Committee Webcasting Project which is no longer going to occur in 2015/16.

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses

Accommodation of Members and Travel of Members' Families PLA (M78)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to accommodation services for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and travel services for family members of members of Parliament, of Ministers and during the immediate post-election period, of qualifying electoral candidates, as authorised by section 22(1) of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $1.100 million to $2.900 million for 2015/16 due to a realignment of funding between the various Travel appropriations.

Depreciation Expense on Parliamentary Complex (M78)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the depreciation expense on the Parliamentary buildings, furniture, antiques and art collection, and the library collection.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $500,000 to $13.500 million for 2015/16 to cover additional costs.

Members' Communications (M78)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' communications (voice and data and standard office productivity software), and members' and, during the immediate post election period, qualifying electoral candidates' and former members' use of standard office products and stationery supplies as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $500,000 to $3.328 million due to cover additional costs.

Party and Member Support - Green (M78)

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Party and Member Support - Green (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the Green parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations during the 51st Parliament including its Co-Leaders' office, support staff, research operations, Parliamentary musterer's office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 11,655
Adjustments to 2014/15 (49)
Adjustments for 2015/16 8
Adjusted Appropriation 11,614
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 2,278
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 4,064
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 4,220
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 1,052

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $8,000 to $11.614 million to reflect the changes to Green Party's representation in 2015/16.

Party and Member Support - National (M78)

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Party and Member Support - National (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the National parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker .

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 51,097
Adjustments to 2014/15 830
Adjustments for 2015/16 (901)
Adjusted Appropriation 51,026
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 10,270
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 17,316
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 18,684
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 4,756

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $901,000 to $51.026 million to reflect the changes to National Party's representation in 2015/16.

Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Party and Member Support - New Zealand First (M78)

This appropriation is limited to funding for the New Zealand First parliamentary party to support their parliamentary operations for the 51st Parliament including its Leader's office, support staff, research operations, Whips' office, communications, administrative and support services for members, and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

For the term of the 51st Parliament.
Original Appropriation 6,563
Adjustments to 2014/15 2,626
Adjustments for 2015/16 885
Adjusted Appropriation 10,074
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 1,416
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 3,691
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 4,135
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 832

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $885,000 to $10.074 million to reflect the changes to New Zealand First Party's representation in 2015/16.

Travel of former MPs (M78)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to travel expenses for qualifying former members, as specified in sections 39 - 40 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $300,000 to $1.300 million for 2015/16 due a realignment of funding between the various travel appropriations.

Travel of Members and Others (M78)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to domestic air, land and sea travel for members and, during the immediate post-election period, qualifying electoral candidates and former members, and international travel services for members and qualifying spouses/partners, political exchange participants and officials as allowed under directions given by the Speaker.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $800,000 to $4.550 million for 2015/16 due to a realignment of funding between the various travel appropriations.

3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

Crown Asset Management (M78)

Scope of Appropriation and Expenses

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Crown Asset Management (M78)

This appropriation is limited to minor capital works within the Parliamentary Complex to carry out essential maintenance and minor capital improvements.

Commences: 01 July 2012

Expires: 30 June 2016
Original Appropriation 16,000
Adjustments to 2014/15 8,567
Adjustments for 2015/16 (435)
Adjusted Appropriation 24,132
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 14,339
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 9,793
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 -
Estimated Appropriation Remaining -

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $435,000 to $24.132 million is primarily due to a transfer to Future Accommodation Strategy departmental operating expenditure.

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

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Operations, Information and Advisory Services (M78)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative and support services to the House of Representatives and to members of Parliament, and making Parliament publicly accessible.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses
Building and Operations Management
This category is limited to the provision of building maintenance and operational services for the parliamentary precincts.
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services
This category is limited to computing facilities, information sharing and telecommunication services and associated advisory services on the Parliamentary networks.
Parliamentary Library
This category is limited to research, collections and information management services through the Parliamentary Library.
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies
This category is limited to bureau accounting and payroll services for members and other parliamentary agencies and the setting, administering and delivery of members' entitlements.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

  2015/16
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

54,951 1,579 56,530

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Building and Operations Management 27,685 248 27,933
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services 14,073 1,736 15,809
Parliamentary Library 4,738 - 4,738
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies 8,455 (405) 8,050

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

48,872 1,315 50,187
Building and Operations Management 26,387 456 26,843
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services 9,667 1,241 10,908
Parliamentary Library 4,738 - 4,738
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies 8,080 (382) 7,698

Revenue from Others

6,079 264 6,343
Building and Operations Management 1,298 (208) 1,090
Parliamentary Information Communications and Technology Services 4,406 495 4,901
Personnel, Accounting and Advisory Services to Members and Other Parliamentary Agencies 375 (23) 352

What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed

  2015/16
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Building and Operations Management

     
The parliamentary precinct and out-of Parliament (OOP) offices are safe and secure (see Notes 1 and 2)
     

Security incidents on the precinct resolved successfully with detailed accurate post-incident reporting submitted within 12 hours of any incident

New measure New measure 95%

The public has access to the parliamentary precinct via tours, education, visits and the public gallery (see Note 3)

75,000-80,000 people 75,000-80,000 people 75,000-80,000 people

Note 1 - The Service is aligning with the Government mandate to adhere to the new Protective Security Requirements (PSR) which sets minimum standards for personnel, property and information security. An action plan resulting from a self-review of the maturity of our services along with the updating of the Service's threat assessment will inform a set of deliverables to be implemented over future years commencing in 2015/16.

Note 2 - The Service has a standard that security incidents on the precinct are responded to within seven minutes of notification. The revised budget standard reports upon the degree to which incidents on the precinct have been resolved successfully, with detailed accurate post-incident reporting submitted within 12 hours of any incident.

Note 3 - Budget standard as measured by the number of people taking a parliamentary tour and education visitors.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in appropriation by $1.579 million for 2015/16 is a result of a combination of an expense transfer of $1.054 million from 2014/15 to 2015/16, an overall increase by $1.125 million due to departmental and other revenues streams offset by a retention of underspend of $600,000 from 2015/16 to 2016/17.