Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Research,Science and Technology - Supplementary estimates and supporting information 2009/10

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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
  2009/10
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)

13,791 (60) 13,731
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.
12,702 (60) 12,642

Total Departmental Output Expenses

13,791 (60) 13,731

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Cross Agency Research (M56)

Policy and operational research from agencies that contribute to the achievement of government priorities.
2,254 (362) 1,892

Engaging New Zealanders with Science and Technology (M56)

This appropriation is limited to supporting activities that engage with New Zealanders about the role of RS&T in supporting innovation, as determined by the Minister.
7,071 (113) 6,958

Environmental Research (M56)

This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that enhances the understanding and management of our environment.
102,569 (1,269) 101,300

Global Technology Partnership (M56)

This appropriation is limited to services that provide New Zealand firms with access to information about international RS&T markets and expertise.
400 - 400

Health Research (M56)

This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that improves the health status of New Zealanders.
70,955 - 70,955

International Science and Technology Linkages (M56)

This appropriation is limited to promoting and supporting New Zealand RS&T internationally as determined by the Minister.
3,227 (245) 2,982

Māori Knowledge and Development Research (M56)

This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that unlocks the innovation potential of Māori knowledge.
4,867 (1,000) 3,867

Marsden Fund (M56)

This appropriation is limited to obtaining 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.
46,878 (123) 46,755

National Measurement Standards (M56)

This appropriation is limited to providing specified standards to satisfy the needs for traceable physical measurement in New Zealand.
5,764 - 5,764

New Economy Research Fund (M56)

This appropriation is limited to obtaining investigator-initiated research that stimulates the emergence and growth of new knowledge-intensive enterprises.
73,019 912 73,931

Research and Development Facilitation and Promotion Service (M56)

This appropriation is limited to purchasing services that promote the commercialisation of research and development, and facilitate linkages between firms and research organisations.
5,000 (800) 4,200

Research Contract Management (M56)

This appropriation is limited to purchasing services that select RS&T related organisations and individuals for either the provision of RS&T outputs, or the award of grants; and negotiate, manage and monitor appropriate contracts with those organisations or individuals.
21,834 123 21,957

Research for Industry (M56)

This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that improves the competitiveness of the industrial sector.
214,263 (4,791) 209,472

Social Research (M56)

This appropriation is limited to obtaining public good science and technology that improves social well being.
5,860 - 5,860

Sustainable Energy Development (M56)

This appropriation is limited to providing financial assistance to private and public organisations demonstrating the potential of new sustainable low carbon energy technologies.
4,178 - 4,178

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

568,139 (7,668) 560,471

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Advanced Network Capability Building (M56)

This appropriation is limited to a grant for the development of capability within the Advanced Network user group (including Tertiary Education Institutes and Crown Research Institutes) to make effective use of the Advanced Network.
1,300 1,040 2,340

Australian Synchrotron (M56)

This appropriation is limited to a grant being New Zealand Government's contribution to the operation of a synchrotron located in Victoria, Australia.
694 - 694

Carter Observatory Grant (M56)

This appropriation is limited to a grant in terms of section 19 of the Carter Observatory Act 1938.
2 - 2

Convention Du Metre (M56)

This appropriation is limited to the payment of New Zealand's annual subscription to the Convention du Metre.
135 (23) 112

CRI Capability Fund (M56)

This appropriation is limited to a grant to each Crown Research Institute (CRI) for maintaining and developing the capabilities of CRIs to fulfil their purpose.
60,612 - 60,612

Genomics Research Infrastructure (M56)

This appropriation is limited to a grant to contribute towards the purchase and operation of infrastructure that will support genomics research.
12,000 - 12,000

International Investment Opportunities Fund (M56)

This appropriation is limited to grants that support the ability of research providers to participate in international research collaborations and to recruit highly experienced researchers from overseas.
10,092 (506) 9,586

Pre-Seed Accelerator Fund (M56)

This appropriation is limited to grants to eligible organisations to accelerate their rate of commercialisation of publicly funded research.
7,756 - 7,756

Royal Society of New Zealand (M56)

This appropriation is limited to an annual grant to the Royal Society of New Zealand to contribute towards the Society's aims and functions under the Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 to promote and advance science and technology.
500 - 500

Rutherford Foundation (M56)

This appropriation is limited to a grant towards the development of human resources in research, science and technology.
1,000 - 1,000

Support for Primary Health Research (M56)

This appropriation is limited to support for primary health research.
500 (500) -

Supporting Promising Individuals (M56)

This appropriation is limited to grants to organisations and individuals that develop human resources in RS&T.
19,407 (939) 18,468

Technology New Zealand (M56)

This appropriation is limited to grants that enhance the technological capability of businesses through the development and adoption of new technologies and new technological business practices.
47,405 - 47,405

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

161,403 (928) 160,475

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

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.
730 (51) 679

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

730 (51) 679

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Foundation for Research Science and Technology (M56)

Investment in information technology for FRST.
1,000 - 1,000

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

1,000 - 1,000

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

745,063 (8,707) 736,356

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 2009/10
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2009/10
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2009/10
Opening Balance 2,411 2,411 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2009.
Capital Injections - -  
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

2,411 2,411