Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Research, Science and Technology - Supplementary Estimates of Appropriations 2007/08

Publication type:
Supplementary estimates of appropriations
Status:
Superseded
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Issue date:
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Corporate author:
Government of New Zealand
Viewpoint:
Government
Publication category:
Budgets of the government
Copyright:
© Crown Copyright, Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Fiscal year:
2007/08
Budget year:
2008
Budget vote:
Research, Science and Technology

Formats and related files

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Research, Science and Technology (M56)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Research, Science and Technology

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : Minister of Research, Science and Technology

Details of Appropriations#

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations

Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000		 Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

Advice on Shaping the Science System MCOA (M56)

 13,946 142 14,088
Contract Management
Negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts with the Crown's funding and investment agents and with other specific science and technology service providers.		 1,089 - 1,089
Policy Advice
Policy advice on research, science and technology. This includes investment strategies, the performance and integration of the innovation system, scientific technical advice and ministerial services.		 12,857 142 12,999

Total Departmental Output Expenses

 13,946 142 14,088

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Advanced Network (M56)

Operating a high-speed research and education data network connecting education and RS&T institutions throughout New Zealand in accordance with the objectives outlined in the relevant output agreement.		 247 - 247

CRI Capability Fund (M56)

Maintaining and developing the capabilities of CRIs to fulfil their purpose.		 50,612 - 50,612

Development of International Linkages (M56)

Promoting and supporting New Zealand RS&T internationally, in accordance with the relevant terms of reference.		 3,227 30 3,257

Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M56)

Activities that engage with New Zealanders over the role of RS&T in supporting innovation.		 4,321 192 4,513

Environmental Research (M56)

Public good science and technology that enhances the understanding and management of our environment.		 93,449 (1,778) 91,671

Global Technology Partnership Programme (M56)

Providing New Zealand firms with access to information about international RS&T markets and expertise.		 564 - 564

Health Research (M56)

Public good science and technology that improves the health status of New Zealanders.		 58,955 - 58,955

International Investment Opportunities Fund (M56)

Supporting the ability of research providers to participate in international research collaborations and to recruit highly experienced researchers from overseas.		 9,600 (4,444) 5,156

Māori Knowledge and Development Research (M56)

Public good science and technology that unlocks the innovation potential of Māori knowledge.		 4,867 - 4,867

Marsden Fund (M56)

Excellent basic research that broadens and deepens the research skill base in New Zealand, regardless of whether the research contributes to the Government's socio-economic priorities.		 35,878 - 35,878

National Measurement Standards (M56)

Provision of specified standards to satisfy the needs for traceable physical measurement in New Zealand.		 5,764 - 5,764

New Economy Research Fund (M56)

Investigator-initiated research that stimulates the emergence and growth of new knowledge-intensive enterprises.		 65,803 (1,600) 64,203

Pre-Seed Accelerator Fund (M56)

Accelerating the rate of commercialisation of research developed through publicly funded research.		 8,267 (2,667) 5,600

Research and Development Facilitation and Promotion Service (M56)

Accelerating commercialisation of research and development, and linkages between firms and research organisations.		 600 - 600

Research Contract Management (M56)

Selecting RS&T related providers, negotiating, managing and monitoring research contracts, and providing operational advice to the Minister.		 21,114 500 21,614

Research for Industry (M56)

Public good science and technology that improves the competitiveness of the industrial sector.		 200,660 (7,778) 192,882

Social Research (M56)

Public good science and technology that improves social well being.		 5,860 - 5,860

Supporting Promising Individuals (M56)

Development of human resources in RS&T through awards and fellowships. The recipients include post-doctoral researchers, teachers, and technologists.		 18,658 (250) 18,408

Technology New Zealand (M56)

Enhancing the technological capability of businesses to grow through the development and adoption of new technologies.		 47,223 (12,222) 35,001

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

 635,669 (30,017) 605,652

Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown

Advanced Network Capability Building (M56)

Development of capability within the Advanced Network user group (TEIs and CRIs) to make effective use of the Advanced Network.		 1,221 - 1,221

Advanced Network CRI Tariffs (M56)

Tariffs incurred by the usage of the advanced network (KAREN) by CRIs. These CRIs fund the Crown by way of special dividend.		 741 - 741

Australian Synchrotron (M56)

New Zealand Government's contribution to the establishment and operation of a synchrotron located in Victoria, Australia.		 609 - 609

Carter Observatory Grant (M56)

Grant to the Carter Observatory to allow for the redevelopment of the Carter Observatory.		 575 - 575

Convention Du Metre (M56)

Payment of New Zealand's annual subscription to the Convention du Metre.		 95 4 99

Total Other Expenses to be incurred by the Crown

 3,241 4 3,245

Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Department

Ministry of Research, Science and Technology - Capital Expenditure PLA (M56)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology , as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989		 - 804 804

Total Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Department

 - 804 804

Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

Equity Investment Fund (M56)

Targeted equity investments into publicly funded research institutes to develop commercial prospects.		 5,000 (1,100) 3,900

Industrial Research Limited (M56)

Investment in the technological coverage of the Measurements Standards Laboratory at IRL.		 280 - 280

Total Capital Expenditure to be Incurred by the Crown

 5,280 (1,100) 4,180

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

 658,136 (30,167) 627,969

Details of Projected Movements in Departmental
Net Assets#

Ministry of Research, Science and Technology

Ministry of Research, Science and Technology - Details of Projected Movements in Departmental Net Assets - Research, Science and Technology
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2007/08 Main Estimates Projections
$000		 2007/08 Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000		 Explanation of Projected Movements in 2007/08
Opening Balance 2,411 2,411 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2007.
Capital Injections - -
Capital Withdrawals - -
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -
Other Movements - -
Closing Balance 2,411 2,411

Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Research, Science and Technology #

MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister of Research, Science and Technology (M56)

ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Research, Science and Technology

MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : Minister of Research, Science and Technology

Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#

Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

Summary of Financial Activity - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates Total
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000		 Total
Transactions
$000

Appropriations
Output Expenses 649,615 142 (30,017) (29,875) 619,740
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 3,241 - 4 4 3,245
Capital Expenditure 5,280 804 (1,100) (296) 4,984
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -

Total Appropriations

 658,136 946 (31,113) (30,167) 627,969

Crown Revenue and Receipts
Tax Revenue - N/A N/A - -
Non-Tax Revenue - N/A N/A - -
Capital Receipts - N/A N/A - -

Total Crown Revenue and Receipts

 - N/A N/A - -

Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#

Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Advice on Shaping the Science System MCOA (M56)

Scope of Appropriation

Policy Advice
Policy advice on research, science and technology. This includes investment strategies, the performance and integration of the innovation system, scientific technical advice and ministerial services.

Contract Management
Negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts with the Crown's funding and investment agents and with other specific science and technology service providers.

Explanation for Use of Multi-Class Output Expense Appropriation

Alignment of the output activity of two existing appropriations to outcomes within one appropriation

Expenses and Revenue

Expenses and Revenue - Advice on Shaping the Science System MCOA (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 13,946 142 14,088
Revenue from the Crown 13,592 42 13,634
Revenue from Others 354 100 454

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation will increase by $142,000 to $14.088 million for 2007/08. The reasons for the changes are:

  • an increase of $75,000 by way of transfer for Futurewatch activity now being undertaken by the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology (MoRST)
  • an increase of $80,000 relating to third-party use of audio-visual equipment in the "Future Foods" roadshow
  • a decrease of $115,000 relating to the provision for tax on overseas entitlements and allowances for staff posted overseas
  • an increase of $75,000 for activity carried forward from 2006/07 relating to science communication and to travel of the Ministerial mission to the United States
  • an increase of $7,000 relating to attendance in Japan at the joint working party for closer economic ties, and
  • an increase of $20,000 to cover increased cost of employer contributions to the State Sector Retirement Savings Scheme.

Part 2.2 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Development of International Linkages (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation

Promoting and supporting New Zealand RS&T internationally, in accordance with the relevant terms of reference.

Expenses

Expenses - Development of International Linkages (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 3,227 30 3,257

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation will increase by $30,000 to $3.257 million for 2008/09. The reason for the change is the transfer of $180,000 from 2006/07 relating to the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems initiative (IMS) and linkages to European Commission funded initiatives,  and $150,000 to 2008/09 relating to the implementation of the New Zealand - European Union International Research Staff Exchange Scheme.

Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Activities that engage with New Zealanders over the role of RS&T in supporting innovation.

Expenses#

Expenses - Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 4,321 192 4,513

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will increase by $192,000 to $4.513 million for 2007/08. The reasons for the change are a funding transfer of $250,000 from 2006/07 and the transfer to the MCOA Advice on Shaping the Science Systemas part of Futurewatch activity is now being undertaken by the Ministry.

Environmental Research (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Public good science and technology that enhances the understanding and management of our environment.

Expenses#

Expenses - Environmental Research (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 93,449 (1,778) 91,671

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $1.778 million to $91.671 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is a funding restructure and transfer to 2008/09 of the undistributed funds held by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST).

International Investment Opportunities Fund (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Supporting the ability of research providers to participate in international research collaborations and to recruit highly experienced researchers from overseas.

Expenses#

Expenses - International Investment Opportunities Fund (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 9,600 (4,444) 5,156

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $4.444 million to $5.156 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is a funding restructure and transfer to 2008/09 of the undistributed funds held by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.

New Economy Research Fund (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Investigator-initiated research that stimulates the emergence and growth of new knowledge-intensive enterprises.

Expenses#

Expenses - New Economy Research Fund (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 65,803 (1,600) 64,203

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $1.600 million to $64.203 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is a funding restructure and transfer to 2008/09 of the undistributed funds held by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.

Pre-Seed Accelerator Fund (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Accelerating the rate of commercialisation of research developed through publicly funded research.

Expenses#

Expenses - PreSeed Accelerator Fund (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 8,267 (2,667) 5,600

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $2.667 million to $5.600 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is a funding restructure and transfer to 2008/09 of the undistributed funds held by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.

Research Contract Management (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Selecting RS&T related providers, negotiating, managing and monitoring research contracts, and providing operational advice to the Minister.

Expenses#

Expenses - Research Contract Management (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 21,114 500 21,614

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will increase by $500,000 to $21.614 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is one-off funding for the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology to implement the Low Carbon Energy Technology Fund.

Research for Industry (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Public good science and technology that improves the competitiveness of the industrial sector.

Expenses#

Expenses - Research for Industry (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 200,660 (7,778) 192,882

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $7.778 million to $192.882 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is a funding restructure and transfer to 2008/09 of the undistributed funds held by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.

Supporting Promising Individuals (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Development of human resources in RS&T through awards and fellowships. The recipients include post-doctoral researchers, teachers, and technologists.

Expenses#

Expenses - Supporting Promising Individuals (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 18,658 (250) 18,408

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $250,000 to $18.408 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is a funding restructure and transfer to 2008/09 of the undistributed funds held by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.

Technology New Zealand (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation#

Enhancing the technological capability of businesses to grow through the development and adoption of new technologies.

Expenses#

Expenses - Technology New Zealand (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 47,223 (12,222) 35,001

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation will decrease by $12.222 million to $35.001 million for 2007/08. The reason for the change is a funding restructure and transfer to 2008/09 of the undistributed funds held by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.

Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#

Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Convention Du Metre (M56)

Scope of Appropriation

Payment of New Zealand's annual subscription to the Convention du Metre.

Expenses

Expenses - Convention Du Metre (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 95 4 99

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation will increase by $4,000 to $99,000 for 2007/08. The reason for the change is an annual adjustment for the impact of foreign exchange and movement in the annual subscription.

Part 6 - Details and Expected Results for Capital Expenditure#

Part 6.1 - Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Ministry of Research, Science and Technology - Capital Expenditure PLA (M56)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology , as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989

Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure - Ministry of Research, Science and Technology Capital Expenditure PLA (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment - 208 208
Intangibles - 596 596
Other - - -
Total Appropriation - 804 804
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment - 208 208
Intangibles - 596 596
Other - - -
Total Appropriation - 804 804

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation was formerly disclosed in the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology's Statement of Intent as forecast departmental capital expenditure. Expenditure under intangibles relates to software.

Part 6.2 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Equity Investment Fund (M56)#

Scope of Appropriation

Targeted equity investments into publicly funded research institutes to develop commercial prospects.

Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure - Equity Investment Fund (M56) - Research, Science and Technology
2007/08
Estimates
$000		 Supplementary
Estimates
$000		 Total
$000
Total Appropriation 5,000 (1,100) 3,900

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The reason for the change is a funding transfer of $1.100 million from 2007/08 to 2008/09.