Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet - Supplementary Estimates and supporting information 2010/11

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Prime Minister (M52)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET: Prime Minister

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

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

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Intelligence Coordination and National Security Priorities (M52)

Leadership, advice and coordination around national security matters, leading collaboration within the New Zealand intelligence community and providing intelligence assessments to support national security priorities.
3,780 1,701 5,481

Policy Advice and Secretariat and Coordination Services (M52)

Strategic and issues-based policy advice of a frank and impartial nature to the Prime Minister and other Ministers; advice on constitutional policy and procedural issues for the Governor-General, and the Prime Minister and Cabinet; support for the coordination of the Government's legislation programme; secretariat services to the Executive Council, Cabinet and its committees; and administration of the New Zealand Honours system.
8,441 (1,378) 7,063

Science Advisory Committee (M52)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of high quality scientific advice to the Prime Minister.
335 - 335

Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the residences (M52)

This appropriation is limited to financial, administrative, communications, travel and advisory services for the Governor-General; services to maintain the Governor-General's residences including gardening, maintenance and security; and conservation of Government House, Wellington.
3,591 727 4,318

Total Departmental Output Expenses

16,147 1,050 17,197

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Depreciation Expenses on Crown Assets (M52)

Depreciation expenses on Government Houses in Wellington and Auckland and their contents.
1,060 648 1,708

Ex gratia payment to the University of Auckland (M52)

This appropriation is limited to ex gratia payments to the University of Auckland to enable continued support of Professor Sir Peter Gluckman's own specialised research programme during his membership of the Science Advisory Committee.
168 - 168

Fees for the Commissioner of Security Warrants PLA (M52)

The appropriation under permanent legislative authority (the NZSIS Amendment (No. 2) Act 1999) will provide for payments to the Commissioner as an independent judicial officer for the authorisation of domestic security warrants.
51 20 71

Governor-General - Remuneration and Travel PLA (M52)

The appropriation under permanent legislative authority (section 26 of the Governor-General Act 2010) provides for payment of the salary, personal allowance and travel expenses of the Governor-General.
1,279 - 1,279

Loss on sale of Crown Assets (M52)

Loss on disposal of Crown assets
- 328 328

Revaluation Loss (M52)

Revaluation loss on Government House Wellington following the completion of the conservation project.
- 19,226 19,226

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

2,558 20,222 22,780

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Capital Expenditure PLA (M52)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
1,472 (706) 766

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

1,472 (706) 766

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Government House - Capital Investment (M52)

This appropriation is limited to the conservation of the Government House, Wellington property to maintain or increase its on-going use, functionality, and value as a heritage asset; and purchases of and investment in capital items for Government House, Auckland.
11,650 5,813 17,463

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

11,650 5,813 17,463

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

31,827 26,379 58,206

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets#

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Prime Minister and Cabinet
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 703 703 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2010.
Capital Injections - -  
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

703 703  

Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet#

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Prime Minister (M52)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET: Prime Minister

Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#

Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

Summary of Financial Activity - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 16,147 1,050 - 1,050 17,197
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 2,558 - 20,222 20,222 22,780
Capital Expenditure 13,122 (706) 5,813 5,107 18,229
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -

Total Appropriations

31,827 344 26,035 26,379 58,206

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Capital Receipts - N/A 30 30 30

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

- N/A 30 30 30

Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#

Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Intelligence Coordination and National Security Priorities (M52)

Scope of Appropriation

Leadership, advice and coordination around national security matters, leading collaboration within the New Zealand intelligence community and providing intelligence assessments to support national security priorities.

Expenses and Revenue

Expenses and Revenue - Intelligence Coordination and National Security Priorities (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 3,780 1,701 5,481
Revenue from Crown 3,780 1,701 5,481
Revenue from Other - - -

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase is a result of additional funding of $436,000 for the establishment of the Intelligence Coordination Group; a fiscally neutral transfer of $1.293 million from Policy Advice and Secretariat and Coordination Services output class appropriation; a transfer of $68,000 relating to relocation costs to the new intelligence community building and an additional funding of $40,000 in employer contributions towards the Government Superannuation Fund.

Policy Advice and Secretariat and Coordination Services (M52)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Strategic and issues-based policy advice of a frank and impartial nature to the Prime Minister and other Ministers; advice on constitutional policy and procedural issues for the Governor-General, and the Prime Minister and Cabinet; support for the coordination of the Government's legislation programme; secretariat services to the Executive Council, Cabinet and its committees; and administration of the New Zealand Honours system.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Policy Advice and Secretariat and Coordination Services (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 8,441 (1,378) 7,063
Revenue from Crown 8,441 (1,378) 7,063
Revenue from Other - - -

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The decrease is a result of a fiscally neutral transfer of $1.273 million to the Intelligence Assessments to Support National Security Priorities output class; a fiscally neutral transfer of $120,000 to Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Residences output class; a fiscally neutral transfer of $20,000 to Intelligence Coordination and National Security Priorities output class and an additional funding of $35,000 for employer contribution towards the Government Superannuation Fund.

Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the residences (M52)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to financial, administrative, communications, travel and advisory services for the Governor-General; services to maintain the Governor-General's residences including gardening, maintenance and security; and conservation of Government House, Wellington.

Expenses and Revenue#

Expenses and Revenue - Support Services to the GovernorGeneral and Maintenance of the residences (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 3,591 727 4,318
Revenue from Crown 3,561 727 4,288
Revenue from Other 40 (10) 30

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase is the result of a fiscally neutral transfer of $120,000 from Policy Advice and Secretariat and Coordination Services output class appropriation and a transfer of $600,000 from the Crown Capital appropriation for operating expenses relating to the Government House conservation project, and additional funding for the employer contribution towards the Government Superannuation fund.

Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#

Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Depreciation Expenses on Crown Assets (M52)

Scope of Appropriation

Depreciation expenses on Government Houses in Wellington and Auckland and their contents.

Expenses

Expenses - Depreciation Expenses on Crown Assets (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 1,060 648 1,708

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase is due to additional funding for anticipated increase in depreciation expenses following the completion of the conservation project.

Fees for the Commissioner of Security Warrants PLA (M52)#

Scope of Appropriation#

The appropriation under permanent legislative authority (the NZSIS Amendment (No. 2) Act 1999) will provide for payments to the Commissioner as an independent judicial officer for the authorisation of domestic security warrants.

Expenses#

Expenses - Fees for the Commissioner of Security Warrants PLA (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 51 20 71

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase is for additional payment to the Commissioner of the Security Warrant.

Loss on sale of Crown Assets (M52)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Loss on disposal of Crown assets

Expenses#

Expenses - Loss on sale of Crown Assets (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 328 328

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The additional funding is required for anticipated loss on sale of Crown assets.

Revaluation Loss (M52)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Revaluation loss on Government House Wellington following the completion of the conservation project.

Expenses#

Expenses - Revaluation Loss (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 19,226 19,226

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The increase in appropriation is for anticipated revaluation loss of Government House, Wellington.

Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#

Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Capital Expenditure PLA (M52)

Scope of Appropriation

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

Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Capital Expenditure PLA (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 1,372 (806) 566
Intangibles 100 100 200
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

1,472 (706) 766

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The decrease is a result of a transfer of $1.172 million to GCSB originally appropriated to DPMC for the relocation cost of DPMC's intelligence group and a transfer of $466,000 from 2009/10 appropriation.

Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Government House - Capital Investment (M52)#

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the conservation of the Government House, Wellington property to maintain or increase its on-going use, functionality, and value as a heritage asset; and purchases of and investment in capital items for Government House, Auckland.

Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure - Government House Capital Investment (M52) - Prime Minister and Cabinet
  2010/11
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 11,650 5,813 17,463

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The net increase relates to a transfer of $976,000 from 2009/10; a fiscally neutral transfer of $5.437 million from 2011/12 appropriation in anticipation of early completion of the Government House conservation project and a fiscally neutral transfer of $600,000 to Departmental Output: Support Services to the Governor-General and Maintenance of the Residences for operating expenses relating to the Government House conservation project.