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APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Justice (M42)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Justice
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister of Justice is responsible for appropriations in Vote Justice for the 2016/17 financial year covering the following:
Services provided directly by the Ministry of Justice:
- a total of nearly $28 million on the administration of legal services
- a total of nearly $23 million on the Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared services
- a total of over $29 million on providing public defence services
- a total of nearly $10 million on providing sector leadership and support
- a total of nearly $16 million on providing justice policy advice, and
- a total of over $4 million on legal and ministerial services.
Capital Expenditure:
- a total of nearly $195 million on the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Services purchased through non-departmental output expenses:
- a total of nearly $149 million on legal aid services and Community Law Centre funding
- a total of over $12 million on purchasing programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm
- a total of over $32 million on purchasing services from the Electoral Commission
- a total of over $23 million on purchasing justice advocacy, advice and promotion services from the Human Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Privacy Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
- a total of nearly $17 million on purchasing support for victims, protective fiduciary services, family dispute resolution services, and equity promotion and protection services from the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, and
- a total of nearly $17 million for other expenses to be incurred by the Crown.
The Ministry of Justice expects to receive a total of over $22 million in legal aid revenue, including interest, and over $8 million in revenue from the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administration of Legal Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the administration of community, legal and related services; and the management and collection of related debt. |
28,201 | 27,300 | 27,960 |
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the provision of property and shared services to other agencies in Christchurch. |
- | - | 22,930 |
Public Defence Service (M42)This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service. |
27,070 | 26,724 | 29,212 |
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)This appropriation is limited to advice and services focused on the Ministry's leadership role in the justice sector. This covers enhancing the Ministry's coordination with other sector and Government agencies, advice and information about judicial and statutory appointments and monitoring specific crown entities. |
8,069 | 8,069 | 9,844 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
63,340 | 62,093 | 89,946 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
226,028 | 226,028 | 194,755 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
226,028 | 226,028 | 194,755 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Law Centres (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres. |
10,970 | 10,970 | 10,970 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm. |
12,401 | 11,847 | 12,201 |
Electoral Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding services relating to the administration of parliamentary elections and referenda; services relating to the maintenance of electoral rolls, including all activities required to register electors and produce electoral rolls as required by law; servicing the work of the Representation Commission; and the provision of advice, reports and public education on electoral matters. |
31,416 | 31,416 | 32,239 |
Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding the Inspector-General as per the provisions of the Permanent Legislative Authority contained in section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996. |
590 | 590 | 570 |
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to approved family dispute resolution services. |
5,860 | 5,141 | 7,360 |
Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to funding work performed by the Law Commission, the Human Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Privacy Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. |
23,178 | 22,998 | 23,467 |
Legal Aid (M42)This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers. |
141,850 | 139,314 | 137,729 |
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of fiduciary services provided by the Public Trust as specified by statute where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the costs of the service. |
2,627 | 1,950 | 2,627 |
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services from the New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") for the provision of services to victims of crime and trauma. This covers personalised support services (covering 24 hour emergency support and follow up support through the criminal justice system) and the administration of victim assistance schemes (covering counselling for families of homicide victims, and financial assistance to help victims). |
6,032 | 6,032 | 6,032 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
234,924 | 230,258 | 233,195 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)This appropriation is limited to the impairment of legal aid debt in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. |
7,886 | 8,100 | 9,531 |
Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)This appropriation is limited to allowances for the impairment of the Offender Levy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. |
703 | 703 | 689 |
Victims' Services (M42)This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime. |
4,548 | 4,501 | 6,370 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
13,137 | 13,304 | 16,590 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA (M42)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities. |
22,742 | 22,246 | 19,989 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector. |
17,818 | 17,107 | 15,689 |
Legal and Ministerial ServicesThis category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making). |
4,924 | 5,139 | 4,300 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
22,742 | 22,246 | 19,989 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
560,171 | 553,929 | 554,475 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection (M42) | 165,925 | 165,925 | 88,257 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives |
Administration of Legal ServicesDepartment Output Expense |
(61) | (59) | (41) | (30) | (30) |
Public Defence ServiceDepartment Output Expense |
(56) | (54) | (38) | (30) | (30) | |
Sector Leadership SupportDepartment Output Expense |
(18) | (17) | (12) | (10) | (10) | |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure MCADepartment Output Expenses |
(43) | (42) | (30) | (30) | (30) | |
| Justice Policy Advice and Related Services | (33) | (32) | (23) | (20) | (20) | |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | (10) | (10) | (7) | (10) | (10) | |
| Funding received to enable the revision of criminal fee schedules |
Legal AidNon-Department Output Expense |
- | 1,624 | 3,247 | 4,920 | 4,920 |
| Funding for the operating costs of running the multi-agency shared services centre |
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared ServicesDepartment Output Expense |
- | 22,930 | 28,815 | - | - |
| Funding for increasing eligibility for civil legal aid |
Legal AidNon-Departmental Output Expense |
- | 1,899 | 3,804 | 5,753 | 5,753 |
| Total | (178) | 26,281 | 35,745 | 10,573 | 10,573 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
| 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Actual $000 |
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Non- Departmental Transactions Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
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Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 290,806 | 245,089 | 270,909 | 296,805 | 298,264 | 292,351 | 89,946 | 233,195 | 323,141 | 351,682 | 285,322 | 296,229 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 12,810 | 14,744 | 16,824 | 9,754 | 13,137 | 13,304 | - | 16,590 | 16,590 | 14,273 | 12,777 | 12,777 |
| Capital Expenditure | 48,652 | 49,977 | 91,236 | 112,639 | 226,028 | 226,028 | 194,755 | - | 194,755 | 67,962 | 55,245 | 43,563 |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
| Output Expenses | 24,823 | 23,822 | 20,815 | 19,270 | 22,742 | 22,246 | 19,989 | - | 19,989 | 20,048 | 20,048 | 20,048 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
377,091 | 333,632 | 399,784 | 438,468 | 560,171 | 553,929 | 304,690 | 249,785 | 554,475 | 453,965 | 373,392 | 372,617 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 49,422 | 32,169 | 40,559 | 34,215 | 31,176 | 32,939 | N/A | 31,343 | 31,343 | 31,463 | 31,558 | 31,558 |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | 200 | 200 | N/A | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
49,422 | 32,169 | 40,559 | 34,215 | 31,376 | 33,139 | N/A | 31,543 | 31,543 | 31,663 | 31,758 | 31,758 |
Note - where restructuring of the vote has occurred then, to the extent practicable, prior years information has been restated as if the restructuring had occurred before the beginning of the period covered. In this instance Total Appropriations for the Budgeted and Estimated Actual year may not equal Total Appropriations in the Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections.
Adjustments to the Summary of Financial Activity Table Due to Vote Restructuring#
There have been no restructuring adjustments to prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Total Vote: All Appropriations
Output Expenses
Departmental output expenses (including the multi-category appropriation for Justice Policy Advice and Related Services) have increased to $110 million for 2016/17 and $114 million for 2017/18, mainly due to the establishment of the new appropriation, Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services. The appropriations then remain relatively stable in future years. The Ministry aims to manage cost pressures through productivity and efficiency savings, as well as reprioritising funding where appropriate.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure is forecast to decrease from $226 million for 2015/16 to $195 million for 2016/17. This decrease is mainly due to the completion of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build. The estimated date for completion is in mid 2016/17.
Non-departmental Output Expenses
Non-departmental output expenses for 2016/17 are forecast to be relatively constant with 2015/16. There is an increase of $25 million in 2017/18 mainly due to additional funding for the Electoral Services appropriation to conduct the 2017 General Election. In subsequent years, the funding for Electoral Services varies according to the approved variable baseline for general election expenses, whereas all other expenses remain relatively constant.
Non-departmental Other Expenses
The increase in non-departmental other expenses of $3 million in 2016/17, is mainly due to a higher impairment of legal aid debt appropriation and the transfer from 2015/16 for Victims' Services appropriation to ensure the existing level of grants and services can be maintained.
Performance Trends
The number of criminal legal aid applications administered and criminal legal aid cases granted is expected to increase. Small increases are also expected in the number of family and civil legal aid cases. There will also be an increase in the number of quality and value audits undertaken.
The number of Public Defence Service cases accepted is expected to continue to increase as it has done in recent years.
There has been an increase in the level of support for victims, including an increase in the number of National Home Safety Service clients supported.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administration of Legal Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses and Revenue
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 28,201 | 27,300 | 27,960 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 28,054 | 28,054 | 27,825 |
| Revenue from Others | 147 | 230 | 135 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased trust in the justice system by providing responsive and accessible legal services (excluding the Public Defence Service).
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Legal Aid debt recovered as a percentage of debt book (estimated debt recovered: $17 million-$20million) |
New measure | New measure | 13% |
|
Number of new criminal legal aid applications administered |
53,000-59,000 | 61,300 | 57,000-63,000 |
|
Number of new family legal aid applications administered |
18,000-21,000 | 19,500 | 18,000-22,000 |
|
Number of new civil legal aid (other) applications administered |
1,500-1,800 | 1,860 | 1,600-2,000 |
|
Number of quality and value audits undertaken per year (see Note 1) |
70 or more | 75 | 85 |
|
Legal aid applications for criminal cases assessed within one working day |
93% | 97% | 93% |
Note 1 - A risk-based approach is taken to selecting audits.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (61) | (59) | (41) | (30) | (30) |
| Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 1,442 | 148 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
| Legal Assistance Amendment Bill | 2012/13 | 1,011 | 756 | 756 | 756 | 756 |
| Family Dispute Resolution Administration | 2012/13 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Ongoing Efficiency Savings Adjustments to Ministry Baselines | 2012/13 | (719) | (719) | (719) | (719) | (719) |
Total |
1,913 | 366 | 384 | 395 | 395 |
Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | - | - | 22,930 |
| Revenue from the Crown | - | - | 21,225 |
| Revenue from Others | - | - | 1,705 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a public facility with justice and emergency services that are modern, accessible, resilient and people-centred, provide for improved joint outcomes and service delivery and contribute to a vibrant urban environment in Christchurch.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
Performance measures for this appropriation are still under development.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funding for the operating costs of running the multi-agency shared services centre | 2016/17 | - | 22,930 | 28,815 | - | - |
Total |
- |
22,930 |
28,815 |
- |
- |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation set up for the operating costs of running the multi-agency Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct.
Public Defence Service (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 27,070 | 26,724 | 29,212 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 26,957 | 26,957 | 29,111 |
| Revenue from Others | 113 | 110 | 101 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased trust in the justice system by providing a high quality, responsive, accessible and cost effective Public Defence Service to the New Zealand public.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Number of hours per annum Public Defence Service provides duty lawyer supervision in the courts the Ministry operates |
New measure | New measure | No less than 12,000 hours |
|
Percentage of criminal legal aid cases assigned to a Public Defence Service lawyer within one business day from the date we receive the legal aid assignment |
New measure | New measure | 93% |
|
Number of new cases accepted during the year |
14,000-16,500 | 15,000-17,000 | 15,000-17,500 |
|
Average cost for PDS PAL 1 cases (see Note 1) |
New measure | New measure | No more than $750 |
|
Judicial satisfaction with the services of the Public Defence Service |
80% or higher | 80% or higher | 80% or higher |
Note 1 - PAL 1 cases are the less severe charges usually heard by a judge alone. PAL is the Provider/Lawyer Approval Level of a case. Cost accounted for using criminal legal aid fixed fee rates.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (56) | (54) | (38) | (30) | (30) |
| Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 238 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Ongoing Efficiency Savings Adjustments to Ministry Baselines | 2012/13 | (632) | (632) | (632) | (632) | (632) |
Total |
(450) | (638) | (622) | (614) | (614) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $2.142 million for 2016/17 is mainly due to additional funding received to address cost pressures to ensure the Public Defence Service is sustainable and meets its allocated share of cases nationally.
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 8,069 | 8,069 | 9,844 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 7,885 | 7,885 | 9,778 |
| Revenue from Others | 184 | 255 | 66 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a coordinated, efficient and effective justice sector, which delivers joined-up justice services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
The satisfaction of justice sector Ministers and the justice sector Leadership Board with the leadership, advice and support provided by the Ministry (see Note 1) |
At least 80% | At least 80% | At least 80% |
|
Manage the Justice Sector Fund, as measured by the coordination of two funding rounds |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
|
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the quality of support and advice provided by the Ministry in relation to its management of Crown entities and agencies |
At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 | At least 8/10 |
Note 1 - The justice sector Ministers are the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Police, the Minister of Corrections, the Minister for Courts, and the Attorney-General. The justice sector Leadership Board is comprised of the Chief Executives of the Ministry of Justice and Department of Corrections, and the Commissioner of Police.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (18) | (17) | (12) | (10) | (10) |
| Ongoing Efficiency Savings Adjustments to Ministry Baselines | 2012/13 | (589) | (589) | (589) | (589) | (589) |
Total |
(607) | (606) | (601) | (599) | (599) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $1.775 million for 2016/17 is mainly due to transfers from 2015/16 to fund both the future New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey, and the actuarial model for the Investment Approach programme.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
| Land | - | - | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 202,955 | 202,955 | 170,255 |
| Intangibles | 23,073 | 23,073 | 24,500 |
| Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
226,028 | 226,028 | 194,755 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient management of the Ministry of Justice's assets in support of the provision of the Ministry's outputs.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct |
Operational in 2017/18 | Operational in 2017/18 | Operational in 2017/18 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The decrease in this appropriation of $31.273 million for 2016/17 is mainly due to changes in the timing of the Ministry's capital work programme.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Justice
| Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 939,112 | 1,104,985 | |
| Capital Injections | 165,925 | 88,257 | Funding received for the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct build |
| Capital Withdrawals | - | - | |
| Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | (52) | (146) | |
| Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
1,104,985 | 1,193,096 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Community Law Centres (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 10,970 | 10,970 | 10,970 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive, accessible and cost effective community legal services for people who lack sufficient means to pay for legal services and, where possible, to prevent problems from escalating to the courts and other parts of the justice system.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Number of individual clients assisted with legal advice, assistance and representation |
46,000-51,000 | 49,600 | 46,000-51,000 |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers
| Provider | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations |
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| Community Law Centres | 10,970 | 10,970 | 10,970 | As above | Ongoing depending on funding levels from the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund |
Total |
10,970 | 10,957 | 10,970 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Court Review | 2015/16 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 |
Total |
678 | 678 | 678 | 678 | 678 |
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 12,401 | 11,847 | 12,201 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in crime, victimisation and harm by engaging local authorities, non-government organisations and communities in programmes that focus on increasing community safety and reducing crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Percentage of victims satisfied with their overall experience of restorative justice before, during and after the conference, as measured through the victim satisfaction survey (estimated volume of conferences completed: 3,200) (see Note 1) |
New measure | New measure | 75% |
Note 1 - Biennial survey, results reported in 2016/17 about services received in 2015/16.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations |
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| Restorative justice providers | 9,184 | 9,030 | 9,084 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Community safety and crime prevention programme providers | 3,217 | 2,817 | 3,117 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Total | 12,401 | 11,847 | 12,201 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partnering with communities with high rates of offending and victimisation | 2014/15 | 200 | - | - | - | - |
Total |
200 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Electoral Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 31,416 | 31,416 | 32,239 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient running of New Zealand's elections and referenda.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Facilitate participation in Parliamentary Elections |
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|
Percentage of eligible New Zealanders enrolled |
92.6%-93.5% | 92.6% | 92.6%-93.5% |
Making available information to assist political parties, candidates, and third parties to meet their statutory obligations in respect of electoral matters administered by the Electoral Commission |
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|
Maximum response time to requests for advisory opinions |
5 working days | 3.5 working days | 5 working days |
Promoting public awareness of electoral matters through education and information programmes |
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|
Percentage of New Zealanders who express confidence in the administration of the electoral system |
90%-95% | 90% | 90%-95% |
Providing advice to the Minister and the House on electoral matters, including those referred to the Electoral Commission |
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|
Advice is provided in the timeframe requested |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Conduct of By-elections |
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|
Release of By-election results: Full preliminary count results published by 10:00pm |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Electoral Commission in the Commission's Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process to consider changing the New Zealand flag | 2014/15 | 14,890 | - | - | - | - |
| General Election and Representation Commission | 2013/14 | (11,633) | - | - | - | - |
Total |
3,257 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $823,000 in 2016/17 is mainly due to additional funding received to enable the Electoral Commission to meet its statutory objectives and fully discharge its legislative mandate to manage the New Zealand Electoral system and conduct a General Election in 2017. This is partially offset by the variable baseline adjustment for general elections.
Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 590 | 590 | 570 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient running of the functions of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for payments under section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion of the Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security | 2013/14 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Total |
200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 5,860 | 5,141 | 7,360 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive, accessible and cost effective support and services for separating families, and where possible, to prevent problems from escalating in the courts.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Number of participants completing Parenting through Separation |
5,000 | 5,300 | 5,000 |
|
Percentage of Family Dispute Resolution participants reaching an agreement on completion of mediation (includes partial and full) |
85% | 86% | 85% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations |
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| Family Dispute Resolution service providers | 5,860 | 5,141 | 7,360 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
Total |
5,860 | 5,141 | 7,360 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Dispute Resolution services | 2013/14 | 5,860 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 |
| 5,860 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 | 7,360 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation in 2016/17 is due to an expense transfer in 2015/16 to the non-departmental appropriation for Impairment of Legal Aid Debt to fund legal aid debt write offs. In 2016/17, the appropriation returns to baseline.
Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 23,178 | 22,998 | 23,467 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of justice advocacy, advice and promotion services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Law Commission |
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Law reform |
|||
|
All final reports are completed in the timeframe agreed with the responsible Minister |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
All final reports are approved for publication by the Law Commission Board and published on the Law Commission website |
New measure | New measure | 100% |
|
Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost |
Within +/-5% | Within Budget | Within Budget |
Implementation advice |
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|
Implementation advice provided within agreed timeframes |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost |
Within +/-20% | Within Budget | Within Budget |
Human Rights Commission |
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Education promotion and advocacy |
|||
|
Increased reach and relevance, as measured by the number of downloads of Commission reports from HRC website |
Number of downloads | 35,000 | 10% increase from previous year |
Legal interventions |
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|
Number of new legal interventions the Commission engages in related to significant human rights matters |
New measure | New measure | 2 |
Monitoring and reporting |
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|
Number of updates to the NPA tool to reflect changes to actions |
New measure | New measure | 2 |
|
Number of Crown entities achieving 100% compliance with good employer obligations |
New measure | New measure | More than 41 |
Enquiries and complaints |
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|
Responsive and timely resolution of enquiries and complaints as measured by the percentage of complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year |
80% | 80% | 80% |
|
Customer satisfaction with the mediation process |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Office of Human Rights Proceedings |
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|
Percentage of applications decided within four months |
New measure | New measure | 80% |
Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) |
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Independent, high quality and timely investigations and reviews |
|||
|
Reviews of Police investigations for Category 2 and 3 files (serious or significant complaints of substance) will be completed by the IPCA within 28 days of receiving the file from Police |
90% | 95% | 90% |
|
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 12 months |
90% | 85% | 90% |
|
Independent investigations carried out by the IPCA will be concluded as soon as practicable, within 24 months |
99% | 99% | 99% |
Make recommendations for improved Police conduct, policies, practices and procedures, and monitoring implementation of those recommendations |
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|
All systemic issues identified by the IPCA relating to Police practices, policies and procedures are raised and discussed with Police prior to the completion of the relevant review or independent investigation |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Monitor places of Police detention |
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|
All complaints and referrals indicating systemic custodial management issues are investigated and required improvements recommended |
100% | 100% | 100% |
|
All routine audits of compliance with the National Standards are undertaken as agreed |
100% | No audit programme yet agreed | 100% |
Privacy Commissioner |
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Guidance, education and awareness |
|||
|
Public enquiries received and answered |
7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
|
Respond to all enquiries within one working day |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Policy and research |
|||
|
The percentage of recipients of policy advice who are satisfied with the service they received from the Privacy Commissioner |
80% | 80% | 85% |
|
The percentage of externally reviewed policy files that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality |
85% | 85% | 85% |
Information sharing / matching |
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|
Information matching programmes monitored |
55 | 55 | 56 |
|
New information sharing or matching programmes assessed |
5 | 5 | 5 |
|
Provide advice and training to key stakeholders regarding information sharing to provide an understanding across the Public Sector of how information can be shared to achieve results and minimise risks, including the use of technology |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
Compliance |
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|
Number of complaints received |
800 | 800 | 800 |
|
The percentage of complainants' and respondents' who rate their satisfaction of the complaints handling process as 'satisfactory' or better |
80% | 80% | 80% |
|
The percentage of complaints closed by settlement between the parties |
35% | 35% | 40% |
|
The percentage of externally reviewed complaints investigations that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality |
85% | 85% | 85% |
|
The percentage of open files greater than six months old at the year end |
10% | 10% | 10% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported in the Annual Reports for the Law Commission, Human Rights Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority and the Privacy Commissioner. The performance information will be consolidated and reported by the Minister of Justice in a separate report, once the information has been reported by each Crown entity.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crown Entities |
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| Law Commission | 3,993 | 3,993 | 3,993 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Human Rights Commission | 9,496 | 9,496 | 9,496 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Independent Police Conduct Authority | 3,811 | 3,811 | 4,111 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Privacy Commissioner | 4,970 | 4,970 | 4,970 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Inspector-General of Security and Intelligence | 908 | 728 | 897 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
Total |
23,178 | 22,998 | 23,467 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion of the office of the Inspector-General | 2013/14 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Funding to further strengthen the office of the Privacy Commissioner | 2013/14 | 1,722 | 1,722 | 1,722 | 1,722 | 1,722 |
Total |
2,157 | 2,157 | 2,157 | 2,157 | 2,157 |
Legal Aid (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 141,850 | 139,314 | 137,729 |
Components of the Appropriation#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted test $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Legal Aid - criminal cases | 62,997 | 61,871 | 63,495 |
| Legal Aid - family cases | 46,029 | 45,206 | 43,718 |
| Legal Aid - Waitangi cases | 14,060 | 13,809 | 12,900 |
| Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance | 12,136 | 11,919 | 10,080 |
| Legal Aid - civil cases | 6,628 | 6,509 | 7,536 |
| Total | 141,850 | 139,314 | 137,729 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve responsive and accessible services by ensuring that people who need legal services and cannot pay for them are able to access legal advice and representation.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Projected number of criminal cases granted (excluding the Public Defence Service) |
35,000 | 38,500 | 38,000 |
|
Projected number of family cases granted |
18,000 | 18,000 | 18,500 |
|
Projected number of civil (other) cases granted |
1,000 | 1,200 | 1,350 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Government Organisations |
|||||
| Legal aid providers for criminal cases | 62,997 | 61,871 | 63,495 | As above | December 2019 |
| Legal aid providers for family cases | 46,029 | 45,206 | 43,718 | As above | December 2019 |
| Legal aid providers for civil cases | 6,628 | 6,509 | 7,536 | As above | December 2019 |
| Legal aid providers for Waitangi Tribunal cases | 14,060 | 13,809 | 12,900 | As above | December 2019 |
| Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance providers | 12,136 | 11,919 | 10,080 | As above | December 2019 |
Total |
141,850 | 139,314 | 137,729 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funding for increasing eligibility for civil legal aid | 2016/17 | - | 1,899 | 3,804 | 5,753 | 5,753 |
| Funding received to enable the revision of criminal fee schedules | 2016/17 | - | 1,624 | 3,247 | 4,920 | 4,920 |
| Managing Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | - | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Implementation of the Vulnerable Children's Bill, Children's Action Plan, workforce plan and safety | 2015/16 | 318 | 357 | 391 | 374 | 374 |
| Family Court Review | 2014/15 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 | 4,796 |
| Legal Assistance Amendment Bill | 2012/13 | 2,603 | 2,603 | 2,603 | 2,603 | 2,603 |
| Legal Aid Eligibility Changes | 2012/13 | 501 | 501 | 501 | 501 | 501 |
| Interest on Legal Aid debt | 2012/13 | 2,806 | 2,806 | 2,806 | 2,806 | 2,806 |
| Improvements in Legal Aid Debt Collection and Interest | 2011/12 | 1,783 | 1,783 | 1,783 | 1,783 | 1,783 |
Total |
12,807 | 24,369 | 27,931 | 31,536 | 31,536 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The decrease in this appropriation is due to lower forecast legal aid expenditure in 2016/17. Additional funding of $18.656 million has been received from the Crown in Budget 2016 to fund legal aid cost pressures in 2016/17 and an increase in the eligibility for civil legal aid. Funding is based on the current Justice Sector forecast and is updated annually prior to each budget.
Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 2,627 | 1,950 | 2,627 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the efficient and effective provision of fiduciary services by the Public Trust as specified by statute, by providing funding to deliver services where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the cost of the service being provided.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Number of actions undertaken for individuals who have Protection of Personal Property Rights |
5,744 | 5,744 | 5,744 |
|
Hours to manage and advise on small estates and trusts |
3,969 | 3,969 | 3,000 |
Note - Performance information for Public Trust is included in the entity's Statement of Performance Expectations. The performance measures and standards for 2016/17 may be revised to align with the entity's Statement of Performance Expectations for 2016/17.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Public Trust in its Annual Report.
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 6,032 | 6,032 | 6,032 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in victimisation and harm by supporting victims of crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Total number of victims supported |
20,000-27,000 | 25,000-30,000 | 22,000-28,000 |
|
Percentage of victims of serious crime 'agreeing' or 'strongly agreeing' that Victim Support made a positive difference on one or more of four pre-determined impacts ('felt listened to', 'less stressed', 'more in control', 'more confident') (estimated volume: 10,000-13,000) |
90% | 85% | 90% |
|
Percentage of victims rating the support provided by Victim Support as being either 'helpful' or 'very helpful' |
90% | 90% | 90% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 7,886 | 8,100 | 9,531 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient management of Crown assets by providing for the expense involved in the impairment of legal aid debt.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the impairment of legal aid debt. Performance information relating to what is intended to be achieved with this expenditure is provided under the Administration of Legal Services and Legal Aid appropriations.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistance Amendment Bill | 2012/13 | (3,628) | (3,628) | (3,628) | (3,628) | (3,628) |
Total |
(3,628) | (3,628) | (3,628) | (3,628) | (3,628) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation for 2016/17 is $1.645 million higher than 2015/16 due to a fiscally neutral adjustment from this appropriation to the non-departmental appropriation for Legal Aid to fund legal aid cost pressures in 2015/16 year. The appropriation returns to baseline in 2016/17 and out years.
Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 703 | 703 | 689 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient management of Crown assets by providing for the expense involved in the impairment of the offender levy.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(ii) of the PFA, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative because this appropriation is solely for the impairment of the Offender Levy. Performance information relating to what is intended to be achieved with this expenditure is provided under the Vote Courts: Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities Services multi-category appropriation, specifically the Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services category.
Victims' Services (M42)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 4,548 | 4,501 | 6,370 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in victimisation and harm by providing funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
Number of victims who received grants |
3,600-4,100 | 3,800 | 3,600-4,100 |
|
Number of National Home Safety Service clients supported (ie, victims and children) |
500-700 | 600 | 600-750 |
|
Percentage of National Home Safety Service clients reporting no further family violence at the point of service conclusion |
95% | 95% | 95% |
|
Number of victims supported by Sexual Violence Court Victims Advisors |
1,300-1,500 | 1,400 | 1,300-1,500 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Service Providers#
| Provider | 2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2015/16 Estimated Actual $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") | 3,222 | 3,222 | 3,222 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Funding yet to be allocated or transferred | 18 | 18 | 1,743 | NA | NA |
| National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges | 935 | 935 | 1,122 | As above | 30 June 2018 |
| Accident Compensation Corporation | 180 | 142 | 170 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
| Te Ohaakii A Hine - National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together (TOAH NNEST) | 193 | 184 | 113 | As above | 30 June 2017 |
Total |
4,548 | 4,501 | 6,370 |
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Sector Fund - Strategic Response to Family Violence - Nationwide Home Safety | 2014/15 | 1,046 | 1,309 | 1,496 | - | - |
Total |
1,046 | 1,309 | 1,496 | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
The increase in this appropriation of $1.822 million for 2016/17 is mainly due to a transfer from 2015/16 to ensure the existing level of grants and services can be maintained.
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Justice Policy Advice and Related Services (M42)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Justice Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector.
Legal and Ministerial Services
This category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making).
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
22,742 | 22,246 | 19,989 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
| Justice Policy Advice | 17,818 | 17,107 | 15,689 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | 4,924 | 5,139 | 4,300 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
Revenue from the Crown |
22,313 | 22,313 | 19,668 |
| Justice Policy Advice | 17,463 | 17,463 | 15,413 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | 4,850 | 4,850 | 4,255 |
Revenue from Others |
429 | 505 | 321 |
| Justice Policy Advice | 355 | 421 | 276 |
| Legal and Ministerial Services | 74 | 84 | 45 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient and effective policy advice, legal and ministerial services to support Ministers in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
|
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Courts, and the Associate Minister of Justice with policy advice and related services, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 80% | At least 80% | At least 80% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Justice Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters |
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Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 90% (see Note 1) |
At least an average of 70% | At least an average of 70% | At least an average of 70% |
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The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 7/10 | At least 7/10 | At least 7/10 |
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The total cost per hour of producing outputs |
At most $155 | At most $155 | At most $155 |
Legal and Ministerial Services |
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This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on legal and ministerial matters, in discharging their portfolio responsibilities |
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The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Courts, and the Associate Minister of Justice with the quality of legal advice, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 80% | At least 80% | At least 80% |
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The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Courts, and the Associate Minister of Justice with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey |
At least 80% | At least 80% | At least 80% |
Note 1 - This indicator provides a standardised score for technical quality reviews of policy advice, which are undertaken by a third party assessor. The review may include an assessment of clarity, accuracy, analytical rigour, fitness for purpose, and relevance.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
| Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2015/16 Final Budgeted $000 |
2016/17 Budget $000 |
2017/18 Estimated $000 |
2018/19 Estimated $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
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Justice Policy Advice |
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| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (33) | (32) | (23) | (20) | (20) |
| Managing the Ministry of Justice high priority initiatives | 2015/16 | 1,714 | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 |
| Justice Sector Fund - Stronger Response to Family Violence - review of Domestic Violence Act | 2014/15 | 640 | - | - | - | - |
| Process to consider changing the NZ flag | 2014/15 | 65 | - | - | - | - |
| Evaluation of Court Alcohol and Other Drugs | 2013/14 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
Legal and Ministerial Services |
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| Share of costs for Budget 2015 whole-of-government initiatives | 2015/16 | (10) | (10) | (7) | (10) | (10) |
Total |
2,464 | 574 | 577 | 574 | 574 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
Justice Policy Advice
The decrease in this category of $2.129 million for 2016/17 is mainly due to additional funding received in 2015/16 for the review of the Security and Intelligence agencies, funding for Chief Victims Advisor and Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering Annual Meeting 2015. In 2016/17, this category returns to baseline.
Legal and Ministerial Services
The decrease in this category of $624,000 for 2016/17 is mainly due to additional funding received in 2015/16 for the inquiry into the management of a prisoner by the Department of Corrections and other State Sector agencies. In 2016/17, this category returns to baseline.