Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Police - Supplementary Estimates and supporting information 2010/11

Formats and related files

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Police (M51)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: New Zealand Police

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR NEW ZEALAND POLICE: Minister of Police

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Police
  2010/11
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Case Resolution and Support to Judicial Process (M51)

Delivery of services for: prosecuting criminal cases; resolving non-criminal cases; executing court orders; fines warrants; arrest warrants; escorting and holding people in police cells following arrest; the custody and escort of arrested; remand and sentenced prisoners as directed by the court; and the care, and when necessary, the temporary custody of people with mental health problems.
110,464 (942) 109,522

General Crime Prevention Services (M51)

Delivery of services to the community, to help prevent crime including: providing advice to reduce the risk of personal harm and increase the security of property; youth focused crime prevention and community safety services; vetting services for other agencies; firearms licensing; and dealing with lost and found property.
112,259 (1,150) 111,109

Investigations (M51)

Delivery of investigative services including criminal investigations, non-criminal investigations and Police internal investigations.
407,491 (1,240) 406,251

Police Primary Response Management (M51)

Communication Centres providing advice and information to callers, dispatching response vehicles to calls for assistance and the initial attendance at incidents and emergencies.
441,361 16,009 457,370

Policy Advice and Ministerial Servicing (M51)

Ministerial services, drafting replies to ministerial questions, and policy advice on policing issues.
3,179 (28) 3,151

Road Safety Programme (M51)

This output class covers the delivery of services outlined in the New Zealand Road Safety Programme directed towards the achievement of the road safety outcomes.
296,525 527 297,052

Specific Crime Prevention Services and Maintenance of Public Order (M51)

Delivery of specific crime prevention activities undertaken by Police that target risk areas, including: strategies which focus on reducing repeat victimisation for violence, burglary and vehicle offences; maintaining order at demonstrations and public events; providing security to court staff, witnesses and accused persons; providing security services at domestic airports and for international flights; deploying staff overseas; providing secretarial support to the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police; and proactive patrolling.
93,669 5,760 99,429

Total Departmental Output Expenses

1,464,948 18,936 1,483,884

Departmental Other Expenses

     

Compensation for Confiscated Firearms (M51)

Compensation paid to owners of firearms confiscated under the provisions of section 28(4) of the Arms Act 1983.
10 - 10

Total Departmental Other Expenses

10 - 10

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Telecommunications Interception Capability (M51)

Provision of interception capability on telecommunications networks, pursuant to section 7(1) and section 16(1)(a) of the Telecommunications (Interception Capability) Act 2004.
1,757 - 1,757

United Nations Drug Control Programme (M51)

United Nations Drug Control Programme contribution.
100 - 100

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

1,857 - 1,857

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

New Zealand Police - Capital Expenditure PLA (M51)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Police, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
113,800 16,020 129,820

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

113,800 16,020 129,820

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

1,580,615 34,956 1,615,571

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets#

New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Police
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2010/11
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2010/11
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2010/11
Opening Balance 861,706 860,473 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2010.
Capital Injections 30,812 30,812  
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) (10) (10)  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

892,508 891,275  

Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Police#

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Police (M51)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: New Zealand Police

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR NEW ZEALAND POLICE: Minister of Police

Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#

Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

Summary of Financial Activity - Police
  2010/11
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 1,464,948 18,936 - 18,936 1,483,884
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 1,867 - - - 1,867
Capital Expenditure 113,800 16,020 - 16,020 129,820
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -

Total Appropriations

1,580,615 34,956 - 34,956 1,615,571

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 86,200 N/A (3,000) (3,000) 83,200
Capital Receipts - N/A - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

86,200 N/A (3,000) (3,000) 83,200

Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#

Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Case Resolution and Support to Judicial Process (M51)

Scope of Appropriation

Delivery of services for: prosecuting criminal cases; resolving non-criminal cases; executing court orders; fines warrants; arrest warrants; escorting and holding people in police cells following arrest; the custody and escort of arrested; remand and sentenced prisoners as directed by the court; and the care, and when necessary, the temporary custody of people with mental health problems.

Expenses and Revenue

Expenses and Revenue - Case Resolution and Support to Judicial Process (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 110,464 (942) 109,522
Revenue from Crown 108,997 (542) 108,455
Revenue from Other 1,467 (400) 1,067

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The change provides for:

  • decrease in Crown appropriation of $672,000 to transfer funds to other outputs for Christchurch earthquake partly offset by an increase in appropriation of $130,000 for the increase in the rate of non-funding employer contribution to GSF from 16.1% to 19.1%, and
  • decrease in other appropriation for a forecasted decrease in revenue for holding Justice remand prisoners in Police cells by $400,000.

General Crime Prevention Services (M51)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Delivery of services to the community, to help prevent crime including: providing advice to reduce the risk of personal harm and increase the security of property; youth focused crime prevention and community safety services; vetting services for other agencies; firearms licensing; and dealing with lost and found property.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - General Crime Prevention Services (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 112,259 (1,150) 111,109
Revenue from Crown 108,618 (550) 108,068
Revenue from Other 3,641 (600) 3,041

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change provides for:

  • decrease in Crown appropriation of $682,000 to transfer funds to other outputs for Christchurch earthquake partly offset by an increase in appropriation of $132,000 for the increase in the rate of non-funding employer contribution to GSF from 16.1% to 19.1%, and
  • decrease in other appropriation for a forecasted decrease in revenue from firearms licensing by $600,000.

Investigations (M51)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Delivery of investigative services including criminal investigations, non-criminal investigations and Police internal investigations.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Investigations (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 407,491 (1,240) 406,251
Revenue from Crown 404,576 (1,240) 403,336
Revenue from Other 2,915 - 2,915

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change provides for:

Decrease in Crown appropriation for:

  • transfer of funds of $1.672 million to other outputs for Christchurch earthquake, and
  • transfer of $47,000 to Vote Customs for the cost of a terrestrial Automated Identification System by decision of the reference group.
  • The decrease is partly offset by an increase in appropriation of $479,000 for the increase in the rate of non-funding employer contribution to GSF from 16.1% to 19.1%.

Police Primary Response Management (M51)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Communication Centres providing advice and information to callers, dispatching response vehicles to calls for assistance and the initial attendance at incidents and emergencies.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Police Primary Response Management (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 441,361 16,009 457,370
Revenue from Crown 437,687 16,009 453,696
Revenue from Other 3,674 - 3,674

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change provides for:

  • Christchurch earthquake funding of $15.490 million by Cabinet decision, and
  • an increase in appropriation of $519,000 for the increase in the rate of non-funding employer contribution to GSF from 16.1% to 19.1%.

Policy Advice and Ministerial Servicing (M51)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Ministerial services, drafting replies to ministerial questions, and policy advice on policing issues.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Policy Advice and Ministerial Servicing (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 3,179 (28) 3,151
Revenue from Crown 3,164 (28) 3,136
Revenue from Other 15 - 15

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The change provides for:

  • decrease in appropriation of $32,000 for transfer of funds to other outputs for Christchurch earthquake by Cabinet decision, and
  • an increase in appropriation of $4,000 for the increase in the rate of non-funding employer contribution to GSF from 16.1% to 19.1%.

Road Safety Programme (M51)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This output class covers the delivery of services outlined in the New Zealand Road Safety Programme directed towards the achievement of the road safety outcomes.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Road Safety Programme (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 296,525 527 297,052
Revenue from Crown 294,015 527 294,542
Revenue from Other 2,510 - 2,510

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in appropriation provides for:

  • variation to the Road Policing Programme by Ministry of Transport by $2 million for New Zealand Police's Secure Mobile Access and Reporting Technology (SMART), and
  • an increase in appropriation of $349,000 for the increase in the rate of non-funding employer contribution to GSF from 16.1% to 19.1%.

The increase is partly offset by transfer of funds of $1.822 million to other outputs for Christchurch earthquake by Cabinet decision.

Specific Crime Prevention Services and Maintenance of Public Order (M51)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Delivery of specific crime prevention activities undertaken by Police that target risk areas, including: strategies which focus on reducing repeat victimisation for violence, burglary and vehicle offences; maintaining order at demonstrations and public events; providing security to court staff, witnesses and accused persons; providing security services at domestic airports and for international flights; deploying staff overseas; providing secretarial support to the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police; and proactive patrolling.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Specific Crime Prevention Services and Maintenance of Public Order (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 93,669 5,760 99,429
Revenue from Crown 85,741 (513) 85,228
Revenue from Other 7,928 6,273 14,201

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The decrease in Crown appropriation provides for:

  • transfer of funds to Vote Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet of $175,000 for establishment of the Intelligence Coordination Group by joint ministers decision, and
  • transfer of funds of $610,000 to other outputs for Christchurch earthquake by cabinet decision.

The decrease is partly offset by increases for:

  • two additional NZ Police officers to Bamyan province in Afghanistan of $162,000, and
  • an increase in the rate of non-funding employer contribution to GSF of $110,000.

The change in other appropriation provides for funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, International Development Group for overseas deployments to:

  • Solomon Islands $3.900 million
  • Tonga Police Development Project $1.021 million
  • Papua New Guinea Bougainville Community Policing Project $800,000
  • Cook Islands Bilateral Programme $377,000, and
  • Pitcairn Island Community Police Officer $175,000.

Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#

Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#

New Zealand Police - Capital Expenditure PLA (M51)

Scope of Appropriation

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

Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure - New Zealand Police Capital Expenditure PLA (M51) - Police
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 90,300 103 90,403
Intangibles 2,000 14,993 16,993
Other 21,500 924 22,424

Total Appropriation

113,800 16,020 129,820

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in capital expenditure is for:

  • updated Capital Asset Management forecast, primarily in Property Plant and Equipment, and
  • reclassification of assets to Intangibles.