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Vote Social Development#
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Disability Issues (M23), Minister of Revenue (M57), Minister for Seniors (M61), Minister for Social Development (M63), Minister for Veterans (M75), Minister for Youth (M77)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Social Development
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Minister for Social Development
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister for Social Development is responsible for the appropriations in Vote Social Development for the 2018/19 financial year covering the following:
- a total of nearly $14,539 million on payments of New Zealand Superannuation
- a total of over $4,350 million on payments for the working age benefits - Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support and Supported Living Payment
- a total of over $688 million on improved employment and social outcomes support
- a total of over $601 million on payments to assist people obtain a qualification including Student Allowances, Study Scholarships and Awards and Family Start/NGO awards
- a total of over $443 million to support those in receipt of a benefit to heat their homes in winter - Winter Energy Payment
- a total of over $418 million on financial assistance for childcare, care of unsupported children and extraordinary care fund
- a total of nearly $379 million on disability assistance
- a total of nearly $283 million on payments for non-recoverable hardship assistance, transitional assistance, entering or remaining in the workforce assistance and special circumstance assistance
- a total of over $205 million on advances of benefits and other recoverable payments to assist with hardship
- a total of nearly $122 million for departmental capital expenditure
- a total of nearly $108 million on purchasing services from non-governmental organisation service providers and crown entities
- a total of over $105 million on community support services
- a total of nearly $87 million on Corporate Support Services mainly providing services to the Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children under a shared services agreement
- a total of over $79 million on the provision of debt write-downs to achieve accurate valuations of outstanding crown debt in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice
- a total of nearly $58 million on payments supporting youth who are not able to live at home and payments to provide financial support to young parents
- a total of nearly $54 million on income support and assistance to seniors and management of service cards
- a total of nearly $48 million on prevention programmes to minimise errors and fraud of the benefit system and services for investigation and collection of overpayments and fraudulent payments
- a total of nearly $34 million on social policy advice, and data, analytics and evidence services
- a total of over $17 million on management of student support
- a total of nearly $10 million on supporting equitable pay for care and support workers
- a total of nearly $6 million on planning, correspondence and monitoring
- a total of over $3 million on historic claims resolution
- a total of $673,000 on the mental health and employment social bond pilot, and
- a total of $375,000 on place-based initiatives - Tairawhiti local leadership.
The Minister for Social Development is also responsible for a capital injection of just under $33 million to the Ministry of Social Development.
The Minister for Youth is responsible for an appropriation in the Vote for the 2018/19 financial year covering the following:
- a total of nearly $13 million on partnering for youth development, including increasing youth development opportunities.
The Minister of Revenue is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2018/19 financial year covering the following:
- a total of nearly $1,459 million on payments for student loans, and
- a total of nearly $17 million for management of student loans.
The Minister for Disability Issues is responsible for an appropriation in the Vote for the 2018/19 financial year covering the following:
- a total of over $4 million on promoting positive outcomes for disabled people.
The Minister for Veterans is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2018/19 financial year covering the following:
- a total of nearly $154 million on payment of Veterans' Pension, and
- a total of $662,000 for processing of Veterans' Pensions.
The Minister for Seniors is responsible for an appropriation in the Vote for the 2018/19 financial year covering the following:
- a total of over $1 million on promoting positive outcomes for seniors.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-4.
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Corporate Support Services (M63) This appropriation is limited to the provision of corporate support services to other agencies. |
86,959 | 86,959 | 86,618 |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) This appropriation is limited to providing data, analytics and evidence services to better inform government decision-making. |
16,801 | 12,801 | 17,778 |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M63) This appropriation is limited to processing and administering New Zealand Superannuation payments, social security entitlements and international social security agreements to older persons, providing advice to older persons, and assessing financial entitlement to residential subsidies. |
46,787 | 46,787 | 47,876 |
Investigation of Overpayments and Fraudulent Payments and Collection of Overpayments (M63) This appropriation is limited to services to minimise errors, fraud and abuse of the benefit system and Income Related Rent, and services to manage the collection of overpayments, recoverable assistance loans and other balances owed by former clients. |
47,117 | 47,117 | 47,844 |
Management of Service Cards (M63) This appropriation is limited to assessing entitlement, issuing cards, and promoting and distributing information about the Community Services, SuperGold and Veteran SuperGold cards, including enlisting business partners to provide discounts to SuperGold cardholders. |
5,738 | 5,738 | 5,853 |
Management of Student Loans (M57) This appropriation is limited to assessing, administering, processing and reviewing entitlements for Student Loan payments and providing guidance to students making financial and study decisions. |
16,640 | 16,640 | 16,694 |
Management of Student Support (M63) This appropriation is limited to managing non-recoverable financial support to students, involving assessing, administering and processing Student Allowance payments and other income support to eligible secondary and tertiary students. |
17,192 | 17,192 | 17,164 |
Place-based Initiatives - Tairawhiti Local Leadership (M63) This appropriation is limited to the provision of operational support for the place-based approach being led by the Tairawhiti Social Impact Collective. |
391 | 391 | 375 |
Planning, Correspondence and Monitoring (M63) This appropriation is limited to providing planning, reporting, monitoring and statutory appointment advice (other than policy decision-making advice) on Crown entities, and correspondence services to support Ministers to discharge their portfolio responsibilities. |
5,616 | 5,616 | 5,693 |
Policy Advice (M63) This appropriation is limited to providing advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government social policy and related matters, including social sector issues. |
14,465 | 14,465 | 15,987 |
Processing of Veterans' Pensions (M75) This appropriation is limited to the processing and administrative aspects of payment of Veterans' Pensions and related allowances . |
647 | 647 | 662 |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Disabled People (M23) This appropriation is limited to providing services to promote and monitor the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy, to monitor and implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and to provide information to Ministers on disability matters. |
5,234 | 5,234 | 4,429 |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Seniors (M61) This appropriation is limited to providing information and facilitation to protect the rights and interests of older people, to promote local community involvement in senior issues, and ministerial services. |
1,187 | 1,187 | 1,043 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
264,774 | 260,774 | 268,016 |
Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Ministry of Social Development - Capital Expenditure PLA (M63) This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Social Development, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989. |
107,040 | 107,040 | 121,799 |
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure |
107,040 | 107,040 | 121,799 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Children's Commissioner (M63) This appropriation is limited to the provision of services from the Children's Commissioner including the discharge of the Commissioner's duties under the Children's Commissioner Act 2003, monitoring and reporting on services delivered under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, and the identification of aspects of law, policy and practice that might adversely affect children and the development and proposal of remedies. |
2,657 | 2,657 | 3,157 |
Community Participation Services (M63) This appropriation is limited to the provision of services, resources, assistance and support to people so they can participate in and contribute to the wider community. |
81,160 | 81,160 | 81,160 |
Student Placement Services (M63) This appropriation is limited to placement services for students for holiday and term employment. |
3,512 | 3,512 | 3,512 |
Supporting Equitable Pay for Care and Support Workers (M63) This appropriation is limited to the additional costs of worker hours resulting from the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017. |
7,610 | 7,610 | 9,721 |
Families Commission (M63) This appropriation is limited to the provision of services from the Families Commission to promote the wellbeing of a full range of New Zealand families and whanau through undertaking research and evidence gathering to build a transfer of knowledge to policymakers and purchasers and providers of services. |
1,930 | 1,930 | - |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
96,869 | 96,869 | 97,550 |
Benefits or Related Expenses |
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Childcare Assistance (M63) This appropriation is limited to assistance for the costs of childcare that meets specific quality guidelines, where parents meet activity and income criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
204,065 | 198,065 | 198,248 |
Disability Assistance (M63) This appropriation is limited to the Disability Allowance for people with disability costs, the Child Disability Allowance to the caregivers of children with a serious disability, and the Special Disability Allowance for the purpose of defraying expenses from the hospitalisation of a spouse or partner, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. The Special Disability Allowance may also be paid in accordance with criteria set out in the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001. |
382,020 | 379,020 | 378,535 |
Family Start/NGO Awards (M63) This appropriation is limited to the payment of course fees for Family Start family/whanau and NGO workers pursuing social work qualifications, in accordance with Cabinet decisions. |
705 | 705 | 705 |
Hardship Assistance (M63) This appropriation is limited to Civil Defence payments, Funeral Grants, Special Benefit, Special Needs Grants, Temporary Accommodation Assistance and Temporary Additional Support to provide means-tested temporary financial assistance to persons with emergency or essential costs, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
365,443 | 350,443 | 267,862 |
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit (M63) This appropriation is limited to means-tested income support for people who are eligible for Jobseeker Support or an Emergency Benefit, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
1,710,412 | 1,693,112 | 1,711,942 |
New Zealand Superannuation (M63) This appropriation is limited to an income for people who have reached the qualifying age of 65 years and fulfil the residency requirements, as provided for in the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001. |
13,717,533 | 13,702,533 | 14,538,944 |
Orphan's/Unsupported Child's Benefit (M63) This appropriation is limited to the Orphan's/Unsupported Child's Benefit and additional assistance to provide income support for people charged with the responsibility for a child whose parents are dead or cannot be located, suffer a serious long-term disablement, or where there has been a breakdown in the child's family, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
166,589 | 164,489 | 217,731 |
Sole Parent Support (M63) This appropriation is limited to means-tested income support for people who are eligible for Sole Parent Support, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
1,122,653 | 1,109,053 | 1,083,971 |
Special Circumstance Assistance (M63) This appropriation is limited to financial assistance to people in special circumstances and comprises the Clothing Allowance, and providing assistance for community costs, domestic violence and witness protection relocation, home help, social rehabilitation assistance, telephone costs, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act; and Civilian Amputees Assistance, paid in accordance with criteria set out in the Disabled Persons Community Welfare Act 1975. |
11,179 | 10,579 | 10,878 |
Student Allowances (M63) This appropriation is limited to means-tested allowances for students on an approved study programme, paid in accordance with criteria set out in the Student Allowance Regulations 1998; and payment of Student Allowance Transfer Grants to students with dependants, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
530,041 | 509,041 | 581,186 |
Study Scholarships and Awards (M63) This appropriation is limited to scholarships and awards to tertiary students awarded in accordance with Cabinet decisions; and Teach NZ Scholarships awarded in accordance with the Education Act 1989. |
16,167 | 16,167 | 19,167 |
Supported Living Payment (M63) This appropriation is limited to means-tested income support for people who are eligible for the Supported Living Payment, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
1,547,596 | 1,540,196 | 1,554,508 |
Transitional Assistance (M63) This appropriation is limited to supplementary financial assistance to people who are adversely affected by changes in policy or legislation, so they will not be financially worse off at the point of change, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
1,127 | 1,127 | 1,313 |
Veterans' Pension (M75) This appropriation is limited to the provision of the Veterans' Pension, and lump sum payments upon the death of a qualifying veteran or a veteran's qualifying spouse or partner, to eligible veterans and their spouses, partners and dependent children, as set out in the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and delegated legislation made under that Act. |
164,085 | 162,885 | 153,865 |
Winter Energy Payment (M63) This appropriation is limited to the Winter Energy Payment, paid to eligible people in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
- | - | 443,003 |
Work Assistance (M63) This appropriation is limited to payments to beneficiaries, low income earners, students and ex beneficiaries to assist them to obtain and maintain employment, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
3,222 | 2,622 | 2,604 |
Youth Payment and Young Parent Payment (M63) This appropriation is limited to income support and incentive payments for people who are eligible for the Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
56,848 | 55,448 | 57,781 |
Total Benefits or Related Expenses |
19,999,685 | 19,895,485 | 21,222,243 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Debt Write-downs (M63) This appropriation is limited to the provision for write-downs of Crown debt administered by the Ministry of Social Development due to debt write offs or debt provisions resulting from the need to value debt in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. |
79,478 | 79,478 | 79,118 |
Extraordinary Care Fund (M63) This appropriation is limited to providing financial assistance to carers receiving the Orphan's Benefit or Unsupported Child's Benefit to assist with costs for children in their care who are either experiencing difficulties that significantly impact on their development, or who are showing promise. |
1,508 | 1,508 | 2,308 |
Out of School Care and Recreation Programmes (M63) This appropriation is limited to the provision of assistance to Out of School Care and Recreation programmes approved in accordance with regulations made under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act, to assist with the establishment and/or operating costs of OSCAR programmes. |
19,473 | 19,473 | 19,539 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
100,459 | 100,459 | 100,965 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
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Recoverable Assistance (M63) This appropriation is limited to recoverable assistance payments, as a facility for low-income earners and beneficiaries to access means-tested assistance to help them to meet essential and immediate needs, or costs in specific circumstances, and to meet costs of pre-employment drug tests, paid in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
204,931 | 200,831 | 205,120 |
Student Loans (M57) This appropriation is limited to loans to tertiary students undertaking studies at approved tertiary institutions in accordance with Cabinet decisions. |
1,521,739 | 1,471,739 | 1,458,629 |
Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure |
1,726,670 | 1,672,570 | 1,663,749 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Community Support Services MCA (M63) The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to prevent and reduce vulnerability and harm for individuals, families and communities. |
94,316 | 94,316 | 105,446 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Managing Community Services This category is limited to approving, monitoring, contracting and managing the relationships with community-based service providers; engaging with communities and developing services. |
23,936 | 23,936 | 25,201 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Support and Advice This category is limited to services that build financial capability, develop community and provider capability and provide targeted advice and support for vulnerable individuals and families. |
22,781 | 22,781 | 24,123 |
Improving Children's Participation in Education This category is limited to programmes and services that enable children to better engage and participate in education. |
- | - | 1,550 |
Participation and Support Services for Seniors This category is limited to services that address isolation, abuse and neglect of older people, and support participation in communities. |
2,991 | 2,991 | 2,991 |
Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence This category is limited to services that support victims of family and sexual violence and address perpetrator behaviour. |
44,608 | 44,608 | 51,581 |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to operate the benefit system and associated interventions in such a way as to improve client outcomes (employment and social) by moving them closer to independence, with a focus on those at risk of long term benefit receipt. |
665,693 | 656,693 | 688,299 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Income Support This category is limited to assessing, paying, reviewing entitlements and collecting balances owed by clients for income support, supplementary assistance, grants and allowances, and administering international social security agreements relating to people with disabilities, sole parents, and widows and widowers. |
271,791 | 271,791 | 285,944 |
Improving Employment Outcomes This category is limited to providing specified assistance, including services, to eligible people to help them move into and retain sustainable employment, in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
305,528 | 296,528 | 310,170 |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes This category is limited to providing services to eligible people to address barriers to employment to help them become work ready, in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. |
88,374 | 88,374 | 92,185 |
Independent Advice on Government Priority Areas MCA (M63) The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide independent advice to the Minister for Social Development for discharging decision-making responsibilities. |
518 | 518 | 538 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Other Advice This category is limited to the procurement of other advice (including advice on operational matters; advice from expert parties that provide review services not available in-house; advice on matters where a review is necessary but cannot be undertaken due to a conflict of interest; and advice on procurement to ensure value for money) on government priority areas. |
269 | 269 | 269 |
Policy Advice This category is limited to the provision of independent advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government priority areas. |
249 | 249 | 269 |
Partnering for Youth Development MCA (M77) The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to improve outcomes for young people through youth development opportunities. |
10,604 | 10,604 | 12,643 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Youth Development This category is limited to generating, funding and promoting youth development opportunities. |
2,351 | 2,351 | 4,390 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Increasing Youth Development Opportunities This category is limited to purchasing youth development opportunities. |
8,253 | 8,253 | 8,253 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
771,131 | 762,131 | 806,926 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
23,066,628 | 22,895,328 | 24,281,248 |
Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Support for the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot (M63) This appropriation is limited to the costs of administering and providing business support to the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot.Commences: 01 February 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 340 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 340 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 80 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 40 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 220 | |
Claims Resolution (M63) This appropriation is limited to resolving claims of abuse and neglect for people who were under the supervision or in the care, custody or guardianship of the state or who had come to the notice of the state prior to 2008.Commences: 01 April 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 25,049 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 25,049 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | 1,837 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 12,342 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 3,024 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 7,846 | |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot (M63) This appropriation is limited to the outcome payments incurred under the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot.Commences: 01 February 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 3,800 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 3,800 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | 241 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 633 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 633 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 2,293 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 23,066,628 | 22,895,328 | 24,281,248 |
Total MYA Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | 12,422 | 12,422 | 3,064 |
Total MYA Non-Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts | 633 | 633 | 633 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts |
23,079,683 | 22,908,383 | 24,284,945 |
Capital Injection Authorisations#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Ministry of Social Development - Capital Injection (M63) | 32,567 | 32,567 | 32,914 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.1 - New Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Appropriation | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Addressing Teacher Supply |
Study Scholarships and Awards (M63) |
(3,000) | - | - | - | - |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Recent Migrants - Maintaining Access to Benefits |
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit (M63) |
- | 3,583 | - | - | - |
Sole Parent Support (M63) |
- | 84 | - | - | - | |
Supported Living Payment (M63) |
- | 512 | - | - | - | |
Youth Payment and Young Parent Payment (M63) |
- | 25 | - | - | - | |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Ceasing Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives |
Hardship Assistance (M63) |
- | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Clothing Allowance for Children Supported by Orphan's Benefit or Unsupported Child's Benefit |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) |
- | 500 | - | - | - |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Orphan's/Unsupported Child's Benefit (M63) |
- | 23,423 | 25,197 | 26,937 | 28,862 | |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Contingency Draw Down for MSD Availability Project and Update on MSD Resiliency Project |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M61) |
- | 114 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Management of Student Loans (M57) |
- | 47 | 102 | 103 | 103 | |
Management of Student Support (M63) |
- | 51 | 111 | 111 | 111 | |
Processing of Veterans' Pensions (M75) |
- | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | - | 818 | 1,795 | 1,795 | 3,544 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Ministry of Social Development - Capital Injection (M63) |
5,002 | 2,348 | - | - | - | |
Departmental Net Assets | ||||||
KickStart and KidsCan - Continuation of Programmes |
Community Support Services MCA (M63) |
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Improving Children's Participation in Education | - | 1,550 | - | - | - | |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Limited Service Volunteer Programme Expansion |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) |
- | 90 | 30 | - | - |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Improving Work Readiness Outcomes | - | 3,444 | 4,834 | 5,319 | 5,437 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Families Package |
Childcare Assistance (M63) |
(169) | (636) | (636) | (636) | (636) |
Hardship Assistance (M63) |
414 | (8,568) | (13,496) | (19,874) | (32,591) | |
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit (M63) |
824 | 3,340 | 3,397 | 3,397 | 3,397 | |
New Zealand Superannuation (M63) |
(788) | 319 | 16,801 | 40,135 | 40,135 | |
Orphan's/Unsupported Child's Benefit (M63) |
- | 17,763 | 19,081 | 20,346 | 21,737 | |
Sole Parent Support (M63) |
6,421 | 25,908 | 27,335 | 27,335 | 27,335 | |
Student Allowances (M63) |
39 | (40) | 47 | 12 | 12 | |
Supported Living Payment (M63) |
3,531 | 14,537 | 16,163 | 16,163 | 16,163 | |
Transitional Assistance (M63) |
- | 563 | 100 | 150 | - | |
Veterans' Pension (M75) |
79 | 338 | 420 | 515 | 515 | |
Winter Energy Payment (M63) |
- | 443,003 | 447,845 | 454,956 | 464,923 | |
Youth Payment and Young Parent Payment (M63) |
101 | 417 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Final Financial Implications for the '100 days' Tertiary Education Commitments |
Management of Student Loans (M57) |
1,261 | 803 | 803 | 803 | 803 |
Management of Student Support (M63) |
560 | - | - | - | - | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit (M63) |
1,279 | 2,641 | 3,187 | 3,819 | 4,117 | |
Student Allowances (M63) |
56,114 | 121,939 | 131,318 | 143,646 | 150,991 | |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Student Loans (M57) |
(157,451) | (134,660) | (113,807) | (90,361) | (90,467) | |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | ||||||
Housing First - Expansion Into New Cities And Regions |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) |
- | 150 | 300 | 300 | 250 |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Implementing Very Low Cost General Practitioner Visits for Community Services Card Holders |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | - | 1,895 | 619 | 578 | 578 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Superannuation - Improving Portability to Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau |
New Zealand Superannuation (M63) |
- | 1,632 | 3,510 | 3,746 | 4,009 |
Veterans' Pension (M75) |
- | 17 | 36 | 38 | 41 | |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Security for the Ministry of Social Development - Interim Frontline Measures |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M61) |
- | 403 | - | - | - |
Investigation of Overpayments and Fraudulent Payments and Collection of Overpayments (M63) |
- | 532 | - | - | - | |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | - | 2,938 | - | - | - | |
Improving Employment Outcomes | - | 3,329 | - | - | - | |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes | - | 928 | - | - | - | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Manaaki Tairawhiti Place-Based Initiative - 50 Families Project |
Place-based Initiatives - Tairawhiti Local Leadership (M63) |
166 | - | - | - | - |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Expert Welfare Advisory Group |
Policy Advice (M63) |
- | 1,525 | - | - | - |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Place Based Initiatives: Interim Arrangements |
Place-Based Initiatives - Tairawhiti Local Leadership (M63) |
- | 375 | - | - | - |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) |
- | 183 | 183 | 183 | 183 |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M61) |
- | 523 | 523 | 523 | 523 | |
Investigation of Overpayments and Fraudulent Payments and Collection of Overpayments (M63) |
- | 689 | 689 | 689 | 689 | |
Management of Service Cards (M63) |
- | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | |
Management of Student Loans (M57) |
- | 228 | 228 | 228 | 228 | |
Management of Student Support (M63) |
- | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 | |
Planning, Correspondence and Monitoring (M63) |
- | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | |
Policy Advice (M63) |
- | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 | |
Processing of Veterans' Pensions (M75) |
- | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Disabled People (M23) |
- | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Seniors (M61) |
- | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Community Support Services MCA (M63) |
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Developing and Managing Community Services | - | 333 | 333 | 333 | 333 | |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | - | 3,807 | 3,807 | 3,807 | 3,807 | |
Improving Employment Outcomes | - | 4,314 | 4,314 | 4,314 | 4,314 | |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes | - | 1,203 | 1,203 | 1,203 | 1,203 | |
Partnering for Youth Development MCA (M77) |
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Administering Youth Development | - | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Representation at the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Disabled People (M23) |
- | 130 | 130 | 65 | - |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Savings Associated with Very Low Cost General Practitioner Visits for Community Services Card Holders |
Disability Assistance (M63) |
- | (3,810) | (11,805) | (11,966) | (11,943) |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Security Fit-out of Ministry of Social Development Client-facing Service Delivery Site Offices: Approval to Start Implementation |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | - | 1,950 | 3,870 | 4,320 | 4,320 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Ministry of Social Development - Capital Injection (M63) |
- | 24,000 | - | - | - | |
Departmental Net Assets | ||||||
Family Violence Services Delivery - Stabilising and Strengthening |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) |
- | 50 | 120 | 300 | 220 |
Community Support Services MCA (M63) |
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Developing and Managing Community Services | - | 890 | 1,040 | 1,040 | - | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence | - | 6,590 | 21,969 | 21,969 | 21,969 | |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Tertiary Education Annual Maximum Fee Movement |
Student Loans (M57) |
- | 2,454 | 4,117 | 4,472 | 4,608 |
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure | ||||||
Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey |
Partnering for Youth Development MCA (M63) |
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Administering Youth Development | - | 2,000 | 1,000 | - | 1,000 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) |
20 | - | - | - | - |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M61) |
75 | - | - | - | - | |
Investigation of Overpayments and Fraudulent Payments and Collection of Overpayment (M63) |
100 | - | - | - | - | |
Management of Service Cards (M63) |
13 | - | - | - | - | |
Management of Student Loans (M57) |
31 | - | - | - | - | |
Management of Student Support (M63) |
33 | - | - | - | - | |
Planning, Correspondence and Monitoring (M63) |
9 | - | - | - | - | |
Policy Advice (M63) |
29 | - | - | - | - | |
Processing of Veterans' Pensions (M75) |
1 | - | - | - | - | |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Disabled People (M23) |
7 | - | - | - | - | |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Seniors (M61) |
2 | - | - | - | - | |
Community Support Services MCA (M63) |
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Developing and Managing Community Services | 38 | - | - | - | - | |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | 535 | - | - | - | - | |
Improving Employment Outcomes | 623 | - | - | - | - | |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes | 173 | - | - | - | - | |
Partnering for Youth Development MCA (M63) |
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Administering Youth Development | 5 | - | - | - | - | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Availability and Resilience Detailed Business Case and Request for Draw Down |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M61) |
206 | 673 | 824 | 824 | 824 |
Management of Student Loans (M57) |
84 | 276 | 338 | 338 | 338 | |
Management of Student Support (M63) |
91 | 298 | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
Processing of Veterans' Pensions (M75) |
2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | 1,479 | 4,829 | 5,912 | 5,912 | 5,912 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Ministry of Social Development - Capital Injection (M63) |
9,998 | 3,652 | - | - | - | |
Departmental Net Assets | ||||||
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category |
Hardship Assistance (M63) |
5 | - | - | - | - |
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit (M63) |
97 | 77 | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
Sole Parent Support (M63) |
11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Supported Living Payment (M63) |
17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Community Support Services MCA (M63) |
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Developing and Managing Community Services | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down |
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63) |
30 | 91 | 116 | 130 | 132 |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M61) |
111 | 340 | 435 | 484 | 493 | |
Investigation of Overpayments and Fraudulent Payments and Collection of Overpayments (M63) |
149 | 456 | 583 | 649 | 660 | |
Management of Service Cards (M63) |
20 | 61 | 79 | 87 | 89 | |
Management of Student Loans (M57) |
46 | 139 | 178 | 198 | 202 | |
Management of Student Support (M63) |
49 | 151 | 193 | 215 | 218 | |
Planning, Correspondence and Monitoring (M63) |
13 | 41 | 53 | 59 | 60 | |
Policy Advice (M63) |
43 | 132 | 169 | 188 | 191 | |
Processing of Veterans' Pensions (M75) |
1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Disabled People (M23) |
11 | 34 | 44 | 48 | 49 | |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Seniors (M61) |
3 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
Community Support Services MCA (M63) |
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Developing and Managing Community Service | 57 | 175 | 224 | 249 | 253 | |
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Administering Income Support | 797 | 2,439 | 3,122 | 3,474 | 3,534 | |
Improving Employment Outcomes | 926 | 2,833 | 3,626 | 4,034 | 4,104 | |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes | 258 | 790 | 1,011 | 1,125 | 1,145 | |
Partnering for Youth Development MCA (M63) |
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Administering Youth Development | 7 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 31 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Ministry of Social Development - Capital Injection (M63) |
3,466 | 2,534 | - | - | - | |
Departmental Net Assets | ||||||
Pay Equity Settlement Implications for Ministry of Social Development and Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki |
Supporting Equitable Pay for Care and Support Workers (M63) |
7,610 | 9,721 | 11,001 | 10,332 | 14,067 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
The next Three-Year Refugee Quota Programme |
Hardship Assistance (M63) |
- | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit (M63) |
- | 660 | 1,674 | 2,487 | 3,147 | |
Sole Parent Support (M63) |
- | 71 | 179 | 267 | 337 | |
Supported Living Payment (M63) |
- | 123 | 312 | 464 | 586 | |
Benefits or Related Expenses | ||||||
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA (M63) |
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Improving Employment Outcomes | - | 836 | 836 | 836 | 836 | |
Departmental Output Expenses | ||||||
Total Initiatives | (58,261) | 615,868 | 639,768 | 705,264 | 720,053 |
1.2 - Trends in the Vote#
Summary of Financial Activity#
2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||||
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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 |
|
Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | 269,602 | 242,986 | 272,652 | 290,759 | 374,698 | 365,698 | 271,080 | 98,183 | 369,263 | 368,490 | 359,685 | 361,522 |
Benefits or Related Expenses | 17,170,905 | 17,718,336 | 18,384,492 | 19,197,889 | 19,974,311 | 19,870,111 | N/A | 21,222,243 | 21,222,243 | 22,131,524 | 23,036,381 | 24,151,475 |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | 103,562 | 78,857 | 19,005 | 104,044 | 100,459 | 100,459 | - | 100,965 | 100,965 | 100,963 | 100,964 | 100,964 |
Capital Expenditure | 1,812,057 | 1,848,880 | 1,874,904 | 1,841,869 | 1,833,710 | 1,779,610 | 121,799 | 1,663,749 | 1,785,548 | 1,776,269 | 1,826,180 | 1,870,718 |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||||||||
Output Expenses | 739,742 | 765,568 | 755,731 | 752,816 | 771,131 | 762,131 | 717,890 | 89,036 | 806,926 | 803,236 | 807,162 | 807,902 |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
20,095,868 | 20,654,627 | 21,306,784 | 22,187,377 | 23,054,309 | 22,878,009 | 1,110,769 | 23,174,176 | 24,284,945 | 25,180,482 | 26,130,372 | 27,292,581 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | N/A | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | 12,653 | 13,496 | 11,665 | 11,198 | 9,643 | 9,643 | N/A | 9,412 | 9,412 | 9,538 | 9,731 | 9,839 |
Capital Receipts | 610,562 | 651,486 | 702,841 | 676,501 | 734,618 | 734,618 | N/A | 763,922 | 763,922 | 783,784 | 799,727 | 823,166 |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
623,215 | 664,982 | 714,506 | 687,699 | 744,261 | 744,261 | N/A | 773,334 | 773,334 | 793,322 | 809,458 | 833,005 |
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#
Transfer of the Emergency Housing Special Needs Grant from Vote Social Development, Benefits or Related Expense appropriation, Hardship Assistance to Vote Social Housing, Benefits or Related Expenses appropriation, Accommodation Assistance from 1 July 2018.
2013/14 Adjustments $000 |
2014/15 Adjustments $000 |
2015/16 Adjustments $000 |
2016/17 Adjustments $000 |
2017/18 Final Budgeted Adjustments $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual Adjustments $000 |
|
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Appropriations |
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Output Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Benefits or Related Expenses | - | - | - | (25,432) | (25,374) | (25,374) |
Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | ||||||
Output Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
- |
- |
- |
(25,432) |
(25,374) |
(25,374) |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
||||||
Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Non-Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
The prior year information in the Summary of Financial Activity table has been restated to reflect the current Vote structure.
1.3 - Analysis of Significant Trends#
Output Expenses
Output expenses trend increased from 2016/17 to 2017/18 which is mainly related to the Ministry providing a full year of corporate support services to the Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children, which was established from 1 April 2017. The output expense trend is relatively stable from 2017/18 onwards.
Other Expenses
The fluctuating trend for Non-Departmental Other Expenses is due to changing levels of debt write-downs from 2013/14 to 2016/17. Debt write-downs are impacted by both changing levels of outstanding social benefit debt and the interest rates used to calculate the debt write-down provision. The trend stabilises from 2016/17 onwards.
Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure
The majority (about 90%) of Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure is for Student Loans. Most Student Loans (about 64%) has occurred in the first four months of each calendar year when course fees are paid. Student Loans increased between 2013/14 and 2014/15, but fell in 2015/16 and 2016/17. Student Loans is expected to further reduce in 2017/18 and 2018/19, before rising over the next three years, driven mainly by an increase in the number of borrowers. Growth in borrowers is weaker due to the introduction of the 'Fees Free' policy, whose introduction accounts for the initial decrease in borrowers in 2017/18.
The Recoverable Assistance item makes up most of the remainder of Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure. Recoverable Assistance expenditure was flat between 2013/14 and 2014/15 before rising in the latter part of 2015/16 in line with provision of assistance for housing costs. This trend continued into 2016/17, although expenditure growth has slowed overall in 2017/18. Expenditure is expected to grow from $201 million in 2017/18 to $209 million in 2021/22.
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
The Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) expenses increases from 2017/18 to 2018/19 which is mainly related to funding for new policy initiatives in 2018/19. This includes MCA funding for remuneration cost pressures for the Ministry $9.690 million, interim frontline security measures and security fit-out $9.145 million, Stabilising and Strengthening the delivery of Family Violence Services $7.480 million, expanding the Limited Service Volunteer programme $3.444 million and Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey $2 million. The trend is relatively stable from 2018/19 onwards.
Non-Departmental Benefits or Related Expenses
Expenditure on Vote Social Development BoRE increased by $2,027 million; from $17,171 million in 2013/14 to $19,198 million in 2016/17. This increase in expenditure was largely caused by rising expenditure on New Zealand Superannuation, which increased by $2,130 million over the period. New Zealand Superannuation accounts for the majority of total BoRE expenditure, with this proportion rising from 64% in 2013/14 to 68% in 2016/17. Spending on New Zealand Superannuation as a proportion of total BoRE spending is expected to rise to 72% by 2021/22.
Between 2013/14 and 2016/17 combined expenditure on main benefits (Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit, Sole Parent Support and Supported Living Payment) has been relatively flat. While beneficiary numbers have declined as economic conditions have improved, this has been offset by the annual indexation of payment rates.
Over the period 2017/18 to 2021/22, spending is expected to increase by $3,650 million for New Zealand Superannuation and to increase by $631 million for total BoRE excluding New Zealand Superannuation. The main drivers of expected growth in total BoRE spending between 2017/18 and 2021/22 are indexation (cumulative inflation adjustments and adjustments for growth in average wages made each April), and the number of recipients. Note that the growth in the number of recipients is mainly due to increases in the numbers of New Zealand Superannuation recipients.
New Zealand Superannuation
Annual expenditure increased by $2,130 million from $10,913 million in 2013/14 to $13,043 million in 2016/17. It is expected to be $17,353 million in 2021/22. Annual inflation adjustments and adjustments for growth in average wages typically account for between 40% and 50% of total annual changes in spending on New Zealand Superannuation.
The number of New Zealand Superannuation recipients grew by 12% (or about 77,000 recipients) between 2013/14 and 2016/17. The number of recipients is expected to continue to grow, reaching 864,000 by the end of 2021/22.
Over the full nine year period spanning 2013/14 to 2021/22, annual expenditure is expected to increase by $6,440 million or 59%; this reflects both the expected increase in the number of recipients by 211,000 or 33%, as well as accumulated inflation and wage adjustments.
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit
Expenditure for this appropriation tends to follow economic conditions, and has been trending down in line with unemployment for the past several years. Between 2013/14 and 2016/17, the average number of recipients declined from 138,000 to 130,800.
Expenditure for this appropriation is expected to fall from $1,693 million in 2017/18 to $1,594 million in 2021/22, mainly reflecting an expected decline in the number of recipients, from an average of 128,900 in 2017/18 to an average of 114,000 by 2021/22 as economic conditions improve.
Sole Parent Support
Sole Parent Support recipient numbers fell by over 14,000 people between 2013/14 and 2016/17 from an average of 77,900 to 63,600. This reduction was not fully reflected in expenditure as Sole Parent Support payment rates increased according to cost of living adjustments each April and by a further $25 per week in April 2016 under the Child Material Hardship Package.
Expenditure for this appropriation is expected to grow from $1,109 million in 2017/18 to $1,139 million in 2021/22. This reflects the impact of cumulative CPI adjustments, which is partly offset by an expected decrease in the number of recipients from 59,600 in 2017/18 to 58,100 in 2021/22.
Supported Living Payment
Supported Living Payment expenditure has increased in line with the number of recipients and cost of living adjustments. Between 2013/14 and 2014/15 the number of recipients increased by around 1,200. The number of recipients then fell to an average of 97,200 in 2016/17, reflecting falls in the number of clients receiving Supported Living Payment in both New Zealand and Australia.
Expenditure for this appropriation is expected to increase from $1,540 million in 2017/18 to $1,592 million in 2021/22, mainly reflecting inflation adjustments. This is partly offset by an expected decrease in the number of recipients from 96,100 in 2017/18 to 93,900 in 2021/22, mainly reflecting increased transfers from Supported Living Payment recipients to New Zealand Superannuation.
1.4 - Reconciliation of Changes in Appropriation Structure#
Transfer of the Emergency Housing Special Needs Grant from Vote Social Development, Benefits or Related Expense appropriation, Hardship Assistance to Vote Social Housing, Benefits or Related Expenses appropriation, Accommodation Assistance from 1 July 2018.
Old Structure | New Structure | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017/18 Appropriations in the 2017/18 Structure |
2017/18 (Current) $000 |
Appropriations to which Expenses (or Capital Expenditure) have been Moved from or to |
Amount Moved $000 |
2017/18 Appropriations in the 2018/19 Structure |
2017/18 (Restated) $000 |
2018/19 $000 |
Vote Social Development |
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Benefits or Related Expenses |
||||||
Hardship Assistance | 365,443 | Transferred to Vote Social Housing | (25,374) | 340,069 | 267,862 | |
Vote Social Housing |
||||||
Benefits or Related Expenses |
||||||
Accommodation Assistance | 1,230,562 | Transferred from Vote Social Development | 25,374 | 1,255,936 | 1,507,597 | |
Total changes in appropriations |
1,596,005 |
- |
1,596,005 |
1,775,459 |
Explanations of the reasons for changing the appropriation structure are noted in the details of each appropriation in Parts 2-4.
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Administering Support for the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot (M63)
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Administering Support for the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot (M63) This appropriation is limited to the costs of administering and providing business support to the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot.Commences: 01 February 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 340 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 340 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | - | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 80 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 40 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 220 |
Revenue
Budget $000 |
|
---|---|
Revenue from the Crown to end of 2018/19 | 160 |
Revenue from Others to end of 2018/19 | - |
Total Revenue | 160 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve efficient and effective administrative support to the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond pilot.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
All payments are administered according to social bond standards/agreements |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
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Social Bond: Mental Health and Employment | 2016/17 | 40 | 40 | 140 | 80 | - |
Claims Resolution (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Claims Resolution (M63) This appropriation is limited to resolving claims of abuse and neglect for people who were under the supervision or in the care, custody or guardianship of the state or who had come to the notice of the state prior to 2008.Commences: 01 April 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 25,049 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 25,049 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | 1,837 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 12,342 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 3,024 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 7,846 |
Revenue#
Budget $000 |
|
---|---|
Revenue from the Crown to end of 2018/19 | 17,366 |
Revenue from Others to end of 2018/19 | - |
Total Revenue | 17,366 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve resolution for victims of abuse and neglect who were in the care, custody or guardianship of the State.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The number of claims assessed by 30 June 2020 will be no less than |
1,000 | 153 | 1,000 |
The percentage of claims assessed by 30 June 2020 that will have an offer made by 30 June 2021 will be |
100% | 100% | 100% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
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Historic and Contemporary Claims Resolution | 2017/18 | 3,683 | 3,683 | 3,683 | - | - |
Corporate Support Services (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 86,959 | 86,959 | 86,618 |
Revenue from the Crown | - | - | - |
Revenue from Others | 86,959 | 86,959 | 86,618 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve quality and efficient corporate support services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Services meet the standards and timeframes agreed between the Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Data, Analytics and Evidence Services (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 16,801 | 12,801 | 17,778 |
Revenue from the Crown | 16,801 | 16,801 | 17,778 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an increase in the use and value of the data and information assets of the Ministry and other government agencies to better target services for New Zealanders.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of data infrastructure and tools, developed and delivered against an agreed work programme in accordance with organisational priorities will be no less than |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Data analytics strategy and plan developed to increase the use and value of data and information assets of the Ministry to better target services for New Zealanders |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
The percentage of data/information requests for Official Information Act, Parliamentary Questions and media requests delivered to internal clients within the agreed timeframes will be no less than |
New measure for 2018/19 | New measure for 2018/19 | 80% |
The percentage of products and services produced that consistently reflect the Quality Framework principles (see Note 1) will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
The percentage of publications released on the Ministry of Social Development external website in accordance with the agreed release timetable, updated quarterly, will be |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Total Aggregate Social Development Benefits or Related Expenses (BoRE) spend accuracy on current year mid-point estimates will be within the range of |
+/-2% | -0.1% | +/-2% |
Note 1 - The Quality Framework principles are: well commissioned, methodologically sound, client focused, build knowledge and capability, and ethical.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Clothing Allowance for Children Supported by Orphan's Benefit or Unsupported Child's Benefit | 2018/19 | - | 500 | - | - | - |
Limited Service Volunteer Programme Expansion | 2018/19 | - | 90 | 30 | - | - |
Housing First - Expansion Into New Cities And Regions | 2018/19 | - | 150 | 300 | 300 | 250 |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 183 | 183 | 183 | 183 |
Family Violence Services Delivery - Stabilising and Strengthening | 2018/19 | - | 50 | 120 | 300 | 220 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 20 | - | - | -- | - |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 30 | 91 | 116 | 130 | 132 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 98 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 |
Vote Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki appropriation structure and changes to Vote Social Development | 2016/17 | (2,855) | (2,855) | (2,855) | (2,855) | (2,855) |
Data and Analytics Contingency - Tranche Two Investment Proposals | 2016/17 | 951 | 1,477 | 1,405 | - | - |
Establish Data, Analytics and Evidence Services and Policy Advice | 2015/16 | 11,420 | 11,420 | 11,420 | 11,420 | 11,420 |
Income Support and Assistance to Seniors (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 46,787 | 46,787 | 47,876 |
Revenue from the Crown | 46,787 | 46,787 | 47,876 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the accurate and timely assessment and payment of entitlements to older people.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of entitlement assessments for payment of entitlements to older people completed accurately will be no less than |
90% | 95.8% | 90% |
The percentage of entitlement assessments for payment of entitlements to older people finalised within standard timeframes (see Note 1) will be no less than |
90% | 78.3% | 90% |
Note 1 - This combines timeliness measures for all activities in this output expense. Standard timeframes for each component are as follows:
- six working days for New Zealand Superannuation and Emergency Benefit (for people over 65 years of age) entitlement assessments completed for payment in New Zealand
- 20 working days for New Zealand Superannuation entitlement assessments completed for payments overseas and other New Zealand entitlements paid overseas
- 20 working days for Residential Subsidy entitlement assessments.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Contingency Draw Down for MSD Availability Project and Update on MSD Resiliency Project | 2018/19 | - | 114 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Security for the Ministry of Social Development - Interim Frontline Measures | 2018/19 | - | 403 | - | - | - |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 523 | 523 | 523 | 523 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 75 | - | - | - | - |
Availability and Resilience Detailed Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 206 | 673 | 824 | 824 | 824 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 111 | 340 | 435 | 484 | 493 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 420 | 376 | 377 | 374 | 374 |
Employee Safety and Security | 2017/18 | 212 | - | - | - | - |
Ensuring the Safety of Our Employees | 2016/17 | 387 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Allocation of Baseline Contributions Across Agencies for the Budget 2015 System Package | 2015/16 | (120) | (120) | (85) | (85) | (85) |
Portability of New Zealand Superannuation to Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands | 2014/15 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
Investigation of Overpayments and Fraudulent Payments and Collection of Overpayments (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 47,117 | 47,117 | 47,844 |
Revenue from the Crown | 47,117 | 47,117 | 47,844 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a welfare system that operates with fairness and integrity by ensuring that the right people receive the right entitlements and assistance, and identifies and resolves overpayments.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of investigations that result in an entitlement change (see Note 1) or identification of an overpayment will be no less than |
50% | 54.6% | 50% |
The percentage of successful prosecutions concluded will be no less than |
95% | 95.4% | 95% |
The percentage of non-current debt arrangements that remain in place for at least 60 days will be no less than |
New measure for 2018/19 | New measure for 2018/19 | 63% |
Note 1 - This includes the increase, reduction or cessation of entitlement to benefit as a direct result of the investigation.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Security for the Ministry of Social Development - Interim Frontline Measures | 2018/19 | - | 532 | - | - | - |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 689 | 689 | 689 | 689 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 100 | - | - | - | - |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 149 | 456 | 583 | 649 | 660 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 563 | 504 | 507 | 502 | 502 |
Employee Safety and Security | 2017/18 | 284 | - | - | - | - |
Ensuring the Safety of Our Employees | 2016/17 | 437 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
Allocation of Baseline Contributions Across Agencies for the Budget 2015 System Package | 2015/16 | (160) | (160) | (113) | (113) | (113) |
Management of Service Cards (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,738 | 5,738 | 5,853 |
Revenue from the Crown | 5,738 | 5,738 | 5,853 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve financial assistance to low income New Zealanders and older people by the accurate and timely assessment and issuing of discount service cards.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of card entitlement assessments completed accurately will be no less than |
95% | 98.8% | 95% |
The percentage of card entitlement assessments completed within five working days will be no less than |
90% | 99.2% | 90% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 13 | - | - | - | - |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 20 | 61 | 79 | 87 | 89 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 76 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
Management of Student Loans (M57)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 16,640 | 16,640 | 16,694 |
Revenue from the Crown | 16,640 | 16,640 | 16,694 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve reduced financial barriers to tertiary study by providing accurate and timely assessment and payment of student loans.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of entitlement assessments for a Student Loan completed accurately will be no less than |
90% | 98.2% | 90% |
The percentage of initial entitlement assessments for a Student Loan completed within five working days will be no less than |
95% | 99.8% | 95% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Contingency Draw Down for MSD Availability Project and Update on MSD Resiliency Project | 2018/19 | - | 47 | 102 | 103 | 103 |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 228 | 228 | 228 | 228 |
Final Financial Implications for the '100 days' Tertiary Education Commitments | 2017/18 | 1,261 | 803 | 803 | 803 | 803 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 31 | - | - | - | - |
Availability and Resilience Detailed Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 84 | 276 | 338 | 338 | 338 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 173 | 156 | 157 | 155 | 155 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 46 | 139 | 178 | 198 | 202 |
Management of Student Support (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 17,192 | 17,192 | 17,164 |
Revenue from the Crown | 17,192 | 17,192 | 17,164 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve reduced financial barriers to tertiary study by providing accurate and timely assessment and payment of non-recoverable financial support for students.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of entitlement assessments for a Student Allowance completed accurately will be no less than |
90% | 94.3% | 90% |
The percentage of initial entitlement assessments for a Student Allowance completed within five working days will be no less than |
95% | 99.8% | 95% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Contingency Draw Down for MSD Availability Project and Update on MSD Resiliency Project | 2018/19 | - | 51 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 234 | 234 | 234 | 234 |
Final Financial Implications for the '100 days' Tertiary Education Commitments | 2017/18 | 560 | - | - | - | - |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 33 | - | - | - | - |
Availability and Resilience Detailed Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 91 | 298 | 365 | 365 | 365 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 187 | 169 | 169 | 168 | 168 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 49 | 151 | 193 | 215 | 218 |
Next Steps to Implement the Sole Parent Tertiary - Welfare Interface Package | 2014/15 | 837 | 826 | 826 | 826 | 826 |
Place-based Initiatives - Tairawhiti Local Leadership (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 391 | 391 | 375 |
Revenue from the Crown | 391 | 391 | 375 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve a new way of working together in Tairawhiti in order to achieve an improvement in the outcomes of at-risk children, young people and their families.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Provide on-going local support arrangements |
Achieved | Achieved | Achieved |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Place Based Initiatives: Interim Arrangements | 2018/19 | - | 375 | - | - | - |
Manaaki Tairawhiti Place-Based Initiative - 50 Families Project | 2017/18 | 166 | - | - | - | - |
Planning, Correspondence and Monitoring (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,616 | 5,616 | 5,693 |
Revenue from the Crown | 5,616 | 5,616 | 5,693 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective and efficient ministerial, advisory and administrative services to support Ministers to discharge their portfolio responsibilities.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Crown Entity Monitoring# |
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The percentage of occasions on which advice is given to the Ministers on Crown entity and Statutory Tribunal appointments within agreed timeframes will be between |
95-100% | 95% | 95-100% |
The percentage of all reports (see Note 1) provided to the Minister that are factually accurate, meet all legislative requirements, and contain no avoidable errors will be between |
95-100% | 100% | 95-100% |
The percentage of occasions on which advice to Ministers on draft accountability documents for Crown entities for the next financial year is provided within agreed timeframes will be no less than |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Ministerial and Executive Services# |
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The percentage of ministerial correspondence replies completed within 20 working days of receipt by the Ministry, unless otherwise agreed, will be between |
95-100% | 97% | 95-100% |
The percentage of written Parliamentary question replies provided to the Minister's Office so that answers can meet the timeframe set in Parliamentary Standing Orders, will be between |
95-100% | 100% | 95-100% |
The percentage of ministerial Official Information Act request replies completed within the statutory timeframe (or unless otherwise agreed), will be between |
95-100% | 100% | 95-100% |
Note 1 - Reports include policy advice, aide memoires, briefings and updates to support the Minister's decision-making responsibilities.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 9 | - | - | - | - |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 51 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 13 | 41 | 53 | 59 | 60 |
Policy Advice (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 14,465 | 14,465 | 15,987 |
Revenue from the Crown | 14,465 | 14,465 | 15,987 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve high quality policy advice to support decision-making.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The satisfaction rating (see Note 1) given by Ministers (see Note 2) for the quality and timeliness of policy advice, as per the Common Satisfaction Survey will be at least |
8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
The technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 85% (see Note 3) will be no less than |
75% | 75% | 75% |
The total cost (see Note 4) per hour per person of producing outputs will be between |
$130-$140 | $130-$140 | $130-$140 |
Note 1 - The Common Satisfaction Survey rating measures Ministers' satisfaction with the quality, timeliness and value for money of policy advice on a scale from 1-10, where 1 means unsatisfied and 10 means extremely satisfied.
Note 2 - The Ministers who receive services are the Minister for Social Development, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, the Minister for Youth, the Minister for Seniors, the Minister for Disability Issues and the Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
Note 3 - This measure is a compulsory policy advice measure for all public sector agencies.
Note 4 - The total cost of an hour of professional staff time devoted to both policy advice and other policy unit outputs. Total cost includes the cost of labour, overheads, support staff, direct costs and outsourced work to support output production.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Expert Welfare Advisory Group | 2018/19 | - | 1,525 | - | - | - |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred resilience initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 29 | - | - | - | - |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 184 | 164 | 164 | 162 | 162 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 43 | 132 | 169 | 188 | 191 |
Social Sector Leadership: Delivering Better Results | 2017/18 | (1,808) | (1,808) | (1,808) | (1,808) | (1,808) |
Developing an Integrated Social Investment and Purchasing Model for Social Housing | 2016/17 | 1,240 | 999 | 940 | 910 | 910 |
Social Housing Reform Programme | 2015/16 | 869 | 869 | 869 | 869 | 869 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $1.522 million to $15.987 million in 2018/19. This is mainly due to:
- new funding of $1.525 million to allow for the continuation of an external expert welfare advisory group to provide the government with independent advice on a future welfare system that can better support the needs of all New Zealanders
- new funding of $198,000 to address remuneration cost pressures associated with progression and wage increases for all eligible Ministry of Social Development staff
- an increase of $89,000 to align funding to the timing of modernising frontline tools.
The above is offset by:
- a reduction of $241,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 to align funding to the timing of social housing investment approach implementation and development of IT business case
- one-off funding of $29,000 in 2017/18 for Tranche One Draw Down for Availability and Resilience Business Case to move the primary data centre to an All-of-Government cloud at an Auckland site for critical systems and Wellington for secondary systems
- a reduction of $20,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 to align timing of funding allocation which supports the Ministry of Social Development's increased remuneration costs and increasing costs of current services.
Processing of Veterans' Pensions (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 647 | 647 | 662 |
Revenue from the Crown | 647 | 647 | 662 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the accurate and timely assessment and payment of Veterans' Pensions and related allowances.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of Veterans' Pension entitlement assessments completed accurately will be no less than |
90% | 94.3% | 90% |
The percentage of Veterans' Pension entitlement assessments completed within timeframes (see Note 1) will be no less than |
90% | 96.4% | 90% |
Note 1 - Six working days for Veterans' Pension entitlement assessments for payment in New Zealand, and 20 working days for Veterans' Pension entitlement assessments for payment overseas.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Contingency Draw Down for MSD Availability Project and Update on MSD Resiliency Project | 2018/19 | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred resilience initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
Availability and Resilience Detailed Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Disabled People (M23)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 5,234 | 5,234 | 4,429 |
Revenue from the Crown | 4,234 | 4,234 | 4,429 |
Revenue from Others | 1,000 | 1,000 | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve the increased participation and contribution of disabled people by providing advice and support to the Minister for Disability Issues and by co-ordinating and monitoring against the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the New Zealand Disability Strategy and the Disability Action Plan.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The quality rating given to a monitoring report by disabled people on their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (see Note 1) is of high quality will be no less than |
7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
The satisfaction rating (see Note 2) given by the Minister for Disability Issues for the quality of the annual report will be no less than |
7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
The percentage of stakeholders who report being 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with the level of engagement of the Office for Disability Issues will be no less than |
75% | 75% | 75% |
Note 1 - Based on a rating system developed by the Office for Disability Issues that assess the elements of a good quality report, such as sound methodology and being easy to understand. This is measured on a scale from 1-10, where 1 means unsatisfied and 10 means extremely satisfied.
Note 2 - The Satisfaction Survey rating measures the Minister for Disability Issues' satisfaction with the quality of the annual report providing an accurate picture of progress against agreed priorities, where 1 means unsatisfied and 10 means extremely satisfied.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
Representation at the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | 2018/19 | - | 130 | 130 | 65 | - |
Previous Government |
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Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 7 | - | - | - | - |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 11 | 34 | 44 | 48 | 49 |
Promotion and Maintenance of New Zealand Sign Language | 2014/15 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $805,000 to $4.429 million in 2018/19. This is due to:
- one-off funding of $1 million in 2017/18 for Ministry of Health to reimburse the Ministry of Social Development for the departmental costs of operating the Waikato team in their regional office in Hamilton
- one-off funding of $7,000 in 2017/18 for Tranche One draw down for Availability and Resilience Business Case to move the primary data centre to an All-of-Government cloud at an Auckland site for critical systems and Wellington for secondary systems
- a reduction of $3,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 to align timing of funding allocation which supports the Ministry of Social Development's increased remuneration costs and increasing costs of current services.
The above is offset by:
- new funding of $130,000 to cover the costs associated with Robert Martin's representation on the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- new funding of $52,000 to address remuneration cost pressures associated with progression and wage increases for all eligible Ministry of Social Development staff
- an increase of $23,000 to align funding to the timing of modernising frontline tools.
Promoting Positive Outcomes for Seniors (M61)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses and Revenue#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,187 | 1,187 | 1,043 |
Revenue from the Crown | 1,187 | 1,187 | 1,043 |
Revenue from Others | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve positive outcomes for seniors through supporting their inclusion in a society where older people can age positively, are highly valued and recognised as an integral part of families and communities, and by supporting greater advocacy of their issues by Ministers.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The number of unique visitors to SuperSeniors website pages featuring elder abuse content will be no less than |
100,000 | 530,725 | 100,000 |
The number of people on the mailing list for the SuperSeniors Newsletter will be no less than |
300,000 | 300,000 | 330,000 |
The percentage of SuperSeniors newsletter recipients who open it will be no less than |
New measure for 2018/19 | New measure for 2018/19 | 45% |
The percentage of stakeholders (see Note 1) who report being 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with the level of engagement of the Office for Seniors will be no less than |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Note 1 - Stakeholders are selected from the following groups: seniors, sector organisations and central and local government.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Previous Government |
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Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $144,000 to $1.043 million in 2018/19. This is due to:
- an underspend of $160,000 for 2016/17, which was transferred to 2017/18
- one-off funding of $2,000 in 2017/18 for Tranche One draw down for Availability and Resilience Business Case to move the primary data centre to an All-of-Government cloud at an Auckland site for critical systems and Wellington for secondary systems
- a reduction of $2,000 to align timing of funding allocation which supports the Ministry of social Development's increased remuneration costs and increasing costs of current services.
The above is offset by:
- new funding of $14,000 to address remuneration cost pressures associated with progression and wage increases for all eligible Ministry of Social Development staff
- an increase of $6,000 to align funding to the timing of modernising frontline tools.
2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#
Ministry of Social Development - Capital Expenditure PLA (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Forests/Agricultural | - | - | - |
Land | - | - | - |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 39,241 | 39,241 | 89,219 |
Intangibles | 67,799 | 67,799 | 32,580 |
Other | - | - | - |
Total Appropriation |
107,040 | 107,040 | 121,799 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve the replacement or upgrade of assets in support of the delivery of the Ministry's services.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Expenditure is in accordance with the Ministry's long-term investment plan.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $14.759 million to $121.799 million in 2018/19. This reflects significant new capital funding for Security fit-out of $24 million netted off by a reduction in the Ministry's revised capital programme in the areas of information technology and other infrastructure projects.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Social Development
Details of Net Asset Schedule | 2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Projected $000 |
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2018/19 |
---|---|---|---|
Opening Balance | 195,402 | 227,391 | |
Capital Injections | 32,567 | 32,914 | Security Fit-out of Client-facing Service Delivery Site Offices $24 million, Availability and Resilience - Digital Channels $6 million, Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) $2.534 million, Delivering Information to the Front Line from Data Analytics contingency $380,000 |
Capital Withdrawals | (578) | - | Social Sector Data Exchange initiative to the State Services Commission |
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) | - | - | |
Other Movements | - | - | |
Closing Balance |
227,391 | 260,305 |
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#
Children's Commissioner (M63)
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 2,657 | 2,657 | 3,157 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in the wellbeing of children through the provision of independent advocacy for the interests of children, and independent monitoring and advice to Ministers about the services delivered to children under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of key deliverables agreed with the Minister for Social Development in the Children's Commissioner's Statement of Performance Expectations completed to agreed standards (see Note 1) will be no less than |
85% | 100% | 90% |
The percentage of specified stakeholders (see Note 2) that agree that the Office of the Children's Commissioner's advocacy activities (see Note 3) contribute to improving the wellbeing of children and young people will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
The percentage of monitoring report recommendations accepted by Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children and/or contracted care providers as evidenced and in line with the provisions of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children policies and practices will be no less than (see Note 4) |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Note 1 - Agreed Standards are achievement of performance measures as set out in the Statement of Performance Expectations and the Memorandum of Understanding.
Note 2 - Specified stakeholders will be listed in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of the Children's Commissioner and the Minister for Social Development for the new financial year, but subject to change if new work is taken on.
Note 3 - As evidenced by the results from an annual stakeholder survey of specified stakeholders who will be outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Minister.
Note 4 - The measure will be evidenced in the minutes of meetings held between the Office of the Children's Commissioner and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children to confirm which monitoring recommendations are to be accepted.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Office of the Children's Commissioner in its Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
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Children's Commissioner - Statutory Advice and Increased Monitoring Coverage | 2017/18 | 500 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $500,000 to $3.157 million in 2018/19. This is due to new funding of $1 million resulting from the disestablishment of Superu, which is offset by one-off funding of $500,000 for Statutory Advice and Increased Monitoring Coverage in 2017/18.
Community Participation Services (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 81,160 | 81,160 | 81,160 |
Components of the Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Participation of People with Disabilities in their Communities | 64,481 | 64,481 | 62,936 |
Vocational Services for Very High Needs School Leavers | 16,679 | 16,679 | 18,224 |
Total | 81,160 | 81,160 | 81,160 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an increase in opportunities for people to fully participate in their communities by enhancing the skills, knowledge and services available to them.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The number of disabled people supported to participate in their communities will be no fewer than |
16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 |
The number of disabled people placed or supported to remain in open paid employment will be no fewer than |
5,800 | 5,800 | 5,800 |
Advocacy services provided in the Work and Income regions will be no fewer than |
12 | 12 | 12 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for Social Development in the Vote Social Development Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
IDEA Services Limited | 24,135 | 24,135 | 24,088 | 30/06/2019 |
CCS Disability Action Incorporated | 2,634 | 2,634 | 2,300 | 30/06/2019 |
Hohepa Services Limited | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1,247 | 30/06/2019 |
SPAN Charitable Trust | 974 | 974 | 1,121 | 30/06/2019 |
Spectrum Care Trust Board | 959 | 959 | 974 | 30/06/2019 |
There are 109 further Community Participation providers with contracts that range from $1,778 to $658,000 | 51,128 | 51,128 | 51,430 | |
Total |
81,160 |
81,160 |
81,160 |
The table above presents the top five service providers with funding arrangements with Ministry of Social Development under the output as at 9 March 2018.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
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Participation and Inclusion for Disabled People | 2015/16 | 5,428 | 5,428 | 5,428 | 5,428 | 5,428 |
Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation and Expenses#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriations, Adjustments and Use | $000 |
---|---|---|
Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot (M63) This appropriation is limited to the outcome payments incurred under the Mental Health and Employment Social Bond Pilot.Commences: 01 February 2017 Expires: 30 June 2021 |
Original Appropriation | 3,800 |
Adjustments to 2016/17 | - | |
Adjustments for 2017/18 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 3,800 | |
Actual to 2016/17 Year End | 241 | |
Estimated Actual for 2017/18 | 633 | |
Estimated Actual for 2018/19 | 633 | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | 2,293 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve reduced welfare dependence and improved mental health outcomes.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The number of clients who receive services under the social bond pilot will be no less than (see Note 1) |
1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
Note 1 - The budget standard of 1,700 is the total number of participants for the five-year period, being 340 for each fiscal year.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for Social Development in the Vote Social Development Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers#
The funding is to be paid to APM Workcare Ltd to supply a range of employment services to people with mental health conditions.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
||||||
Social Bond: Mental Health and Employment | 2016/17 | 633 | 633 | 633 | 1,660 | 1,660 |
Student Placement Services (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 3,512 | 3,512 | 3,512 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve reduced financial barriers to tertiary study through the effective operation of the Student Job Search placement service so that more students are earning income through paid employment.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Service Providers#
The funding is paid to Student Job Search for operation of the Student Job Search placement service.
Supporting Equitable Pay for Care and Support Workers (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 7,610 | 7,610 | 9,721 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve pay equity for the care and support workers.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption was granted under section15D(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Finance Act 1989, as additional performance information is unlikely to be informative as this appropriation is an interim measure to enable providers to be reimbursed for additional costs incurred in relation to the care and support worker pay equity settlement. Over time the ongoing funding will transfer into appropriate appropriation.
Service Providers#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
IDEA Services Limited | 3,457 | 3,457 | Under Negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
The Chris Ruth Centre Trust | 152 | 152 | Under Negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Helen Anderson Trust | 119 | 119 | Under Negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Hohepa Services Limited | 107 | 107 | Under Negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
SPAN Charitable Trust | 97 | 97 | Under Negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Rescare Homes Trust | 76 | 76 | Under Negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
There are 91 further Pay Equity providers with contracts that range from $933 to $75,902 | 3,602 | 3,602 | Under Negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Total | 7,610 | 7,610 | 9,721 |
The table above presents the top six service providers with funding arrangements with Ministry of Social Development under the output as at 9 March 2018.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
||||||
Pay Equity Settlement Implications for Ministry of Social Development and Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki | 2017/18 | 7,610 | 9,721 | 11,001 | 10,332 | 14,067 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation increased by $2.111 million to $9.721 million in 2018/19. This is due to increased wages in 2018/19 compared to 2017/18 for the Terranova Settlement.
3.2 - Non-Departmental Benefits or Related Expenses#
Childcare Assistance (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 204,065 | 198,065 | 198,248 | 203,296 | 206,983 | 211,753 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing financial support to assist caregivers and parents with childcare costs.
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 of Childcare Assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Families Package | 2017/18 | (169) | (636) | (636) | (636) | (636) |
Previous Government |
||||||
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 32,088 | 32,822 | 32,822 | 32,822 | 32,822 |
Enhanced Use of Authoritative Data | 2015/16 | 4,656 | 4,656 | 4,656 | 4,656 | 4,656 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Childcare Assistance includes the Childcare Subsidy and the Out of School Care and Recreation Subsidy (OSCAR subsidy). These are paid under section 61GA of the Social Security Act 1964 and the Social Security (Childcare Assistance) Regulations 2004 pursuant to section 132AC of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Childcare Subsidy assists with pre-school costs for caregivers. The Subsidy covers children aged 0 to 4 years old, or 0 to 5 if a Child Disability Allowance is also payable. Childcare Subsidy is payable for up to 50 hours per week of attendance at an approved early childhood programme where a caregiver is engaged in an approved activity such as employment or training, has serious illness or disability or whose dependent child or children have a serious illness or disability, or up to 9 hours per week in most other cases. The Childcare Subsidy may be used in combination with Free Early Childhood Education for 3 and 4 year olds where hours exceed six per day or 20 per week. The Subsidy is a non-taxable income tested payment. The OSCAR subsidy assists with out-of-school care costs for caregivers to take up or remain in paid employment. OSCAR covers 5 to 13 year-olds, and 5 to 17 if a Child Disability Allowance is also payable. OSCAR subsidy is available for approved before and after school care for up to 20 hours per week and up to 50 hours per week in approved school holiday programmes. The caregiver must be participating in an approved activity such as employment or training. The OSCAR subsidy is a non-taxable income-tested payment. There are three standard levels of Childcare and OSCAR subsidy, with the level depending on household income. |
Early Learning Programme Assistance is paid under the Family Start and Early Start (Childcare Assistance) Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | Early Learning Programme Assistance is provided to families who are (or were) enrolled in selected Family Start or Early Start programmes. The rate provided for up to 20 hours per week for an eligible child. The Assistance is a non-taxable payment. |
Guaranteed Childcare Assistance Payment is paid under the Guaranteed Childcare Assistance Payment Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Guaranteed Childcare Assistance Payment provides financial assistance towards the costs of early childhood education to help young parents who are receiving young parent payments, or who are spouses or partners of specified beneficiaries, to comply with their youth activity obligations, and young parents who are not beneficiaries to return to, or remain in, courses of secondary instruction. |
Disability Assistance (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 382,020 | 379,020 | 378,535 | 372,886 | 373,133 | 375,595 |
Components of the Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Child Disability Allowance | 92,379 | 92,379 | 95,608 | 98,243 | 100,658 | 103,586 |
Disability Allowance | 286,641 | 286,641 | 282,927 | 274,643 | 272,475 | 272,009 |
Supplementary Estimates Add-on | 3,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve social outcomes by providing financial support to help people meet disability-related living costs.
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 of Disability Assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Savings Associated With Very Low Cost General Practitioner Visits for Community Services Card Holders | 2018/19 | - | (3,810) | (11,805) | (11,966) | (11,943) |
Previous Government |
||||||
Annual General Adjustment: Removing the Need for Additional Annual Decision Making | 2015/16 | 605 | 606 | 606 | 606 | 606 |
Impact of the 2015 Annual General Adjustment on the Income Thresholds for Disability Allowance and the Community Services Card | 2014/15 | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 | 906 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Child Disability Allowance is paid under sections 39A to 39E of the Social Security Act 1964 | Child Disability Allowance is a non-taxable allowance that is available to the principal caregiver of a dependent child who has a serious disability. The child must have a physical or mental disability, need constant care and attention because of that disability and be likely to need that care for more than 12 months. |
Disability Allowance is paid under section 69C of the Social Security Act 1964 and the Ministerial Direction - Disability Allowance pursuant to section 5 of the Social Security Act 1964 | This Allowance reimburses additional costs arising from a disability that is likely to continue for a minimum of six months. Disability Allowance only covers additional costs that are not funded or provided by other agencies. Disability Allowance may be paid to persons receiving main benefits and, on an income-tested basis, to New Zealand Superannuation and Veterans' Pension recipients and to low-income earners. |
Special Disability Allowance is paid under section 69C of the Social Security Act 1964 and in some cases under section 20 of the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 | This Allowance reimburses expenses incurred by a person receiving New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension, Supported Living Payment on ground of health condition, injury, disability, or total blindness, Jobseeker Support, or a related Emergency Benefit as a result of the hospitalisation of the person's spouse or partner in long-term hospital care or publicly funded long-term residential care. |
Family Start/NGO Awards (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 705 | 705 | 705 | 705 | 705 | 705 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an increase in the number of NGO staff who have formal social work qualifications by assisting with course fees.
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 payment of course fees for Family Start family/whanau and NGO workers pursuing social work qualifications.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Family Start family/whanau Awards are paid under Cabinet decisions | The Family Start Awards pay for course fees that enable Family Start employees to study for diploma or degree level qualifications in social work, early childhood education or health. This item has not been offered to new students since 2011. Existing students continue to receive these payments until their study ends. |
Hardship Assistance (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 365,443 | 350,443 | 267,862 | 283,088 | 289,865 | 305,321 |
Components of the Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Temporary Accommodation Assistance | 1,119 | 1,119 | 659 | 207 | - | - |
Temporary Additional Support | 225,460 | 225,460 | 167,756 | 182,961 | 191,296 | 206,549 |
Special Benefit | 14,758 | 14,758 | 11,716 | 10,687 | 9,697 | 9,105 |
Special Needs Grants | 109,106 | 109,106 | 87,731 | 89,233 | 88,872 | 89,667 |
Supplementary Estimates Add-on | 15,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve social outcomes by providing financial support to meet essential or emergency costs for people living in financial hardship.
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 of Hardship Assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Ceasing Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives | 2018/19 | - | (30) | (30) | (30) | (30) |
Families Package | 2017/18 | 414 | (8,568) | (13,496) | (19,874) | (32,591) |
Previous Government |
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The Next Three-Year Refugee Quota Programme | 2018/19 | - | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category | 2017/18 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
Severe Weather Event (Cyclones Debbie and Cook) April 2017 |
2017/18 | 170 | - | - | - | - |
Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | (24,245) | (102,451) | (108,352) | (115,061) | (115,061) |
Temporary Accommodation Assistance Extension | 2017/18 | 233 | 138 | 69 | - | - |
Rural Assistance Payments for Northland farmers affected by drought in 2017 |
2016/17 | 31 | - | - | - | - |
Severe Weather Event (Cyclones Debbie and Cook) April 2017 |
2016/17 | 170 | - | - | - | - |
Social Housing - Emergency Housing | 2016/17 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | (1,769) | (1,508) | (1,508) | (1,508) | (1,508) |
Enhanced Use of Authoritative Data | 2015/16 | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1,520 |
Extension of Temporary Accommodation Assistance | 2015/16 | 527 | - | - | - | - |
Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Implementation | 2015/16 | 117 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Hardship Assistance is expected to fall between 2017/18 and 2018/19 due to the Families Package and the transfer of Emergency Housing Special Needs Grants to Vote Social Housing. Expenditure is expected to increase between 2018/19 and 2021/22 because of an expected increase in the number of recipients of Temporary Additional Support and an increase in the average rate paid per person for Temporary Additional Support.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
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Funeral Grants are paid under sections 61D to 61DE of the Social Security Act 1964 | Funeral Grants are discretionary payments designed to help people with actual and reasonable funeral costs up to a set maximum. The Grant depends on the assessable estate of the deceased person, and on the assets and income of the surviving spouse or partner (if any) or, if the deceased is a child, on the assets and income of the parents and other persons liable in law to maintain the child. The Grant is a non-taxable payment. |
Special Benefit is paid under section 23 of the Social Security (working for Families) Amendment Act 20014 and the Direction in Relation to Special Benefit pursuant to section 5 of the Social Security Act 1964 | Special Benefit provides assistance to clients whose particular financial circumstances and commitments are causing them financial hardship. Special Benefit is available to beneficiaries and low-income earners who were receiving it immediately before 1 April 2006 and for whom Special Benefit has not been cancelled (except temporarily). Special Benefit is not intended as a long-term solution to a client's financial shortfall. It is instead paid to help clients meet essential costs while they make efforts to reduce their commitments and live within their usual income. This Benefit is a non-taxable payment. |
Special Needs Grants are paid under the Special Needs Grants Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Special Needs Grant Programme assists people who have an immediate and essential or emergency need and have no other means of paying for it. Grants include the Rural Sector Assistance Programme, which assists farmers who are unable to meet living expenses because of adverse events (such as flooding). Special Need Grants are income and cash asset-tested. The Grants are generally one-off recoverable or non-recoverable, non-taxable financial assistance, although grants can be made on a continuing basis for living expenses to some persons (for example, under the rural assistance provisions). |
Temporary Additional Support is paid under section 61G of the Social Security Act 1964 and the Social Security (Temporary Additional Support) Regulations 2005 made pursuant to section 132AB of the Social Security Act 1964 | Temporary Additional Support provides financial assistance as a last resort to alleviate financial hardship for people whose essential costs cannot be met from their chargeable income and other resources. This support became available from 1 April 2006. This non-taxable payment is made to help meet essential living costs while clients reduce their commitments and live within their usual income. The standard period for this financial assistance is 13 weeks. |
Civil Defence payments are made under the Civil Defence Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The payments are made to evacuees in areas where a Civil Defence emergency has been declared who do not have insurance to cover their costs or have access to other available aid (eg, public donations or other government or charitable relief funds). These payments are non-taxable. |
Temporary Accommodation Assistance is paid under the Temporary Accommodation Assistance (Canterbury Earthquake) Programme pursuant to section 124 (1)(d) and Section 5 of the Social Security Act 1964 | Temporary Accommodation Assistance is a subsidy to assist homeowners (including beneficiaries of a trust that owns the house in certain situations) affected by the Canterbury earthquake with temporary accommodation costs. This can be paid to homeowners who have had to leave their home as a result of the Canterbury 4 September 2010 Earthquake and resulting aftershocks and have no available temporary accommodation insurance cover. |
Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,710,412 | 1,693,112 | 1,711,942 | 1,659,792 | 1,599,030 | 1,594,137 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing means-tested income support to people not in employment but seeking it, temporarily unable to work, or who are in hardship and not eligible for another main benefit.
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 of Jobseeker Support and Emergency Benefit under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Recent Migrants - Maintaining Access to Benefits | 2018/19 | - | 3,583 | - | - | - |
Families Package | 2017/18 | 824 | 3,340 | 3,397 | 3,397 | 3,397 |
Final financial implications for the '100 days' tertiary education | 2017/18 | 1,279 | 2,641 | 3,187 | 3,819 | 4,117 |
Previous Government |
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Investing to Increase the Number of Engineering Graduates | 2018/19 | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Benefits for Recent Migrants - Tightening Access | 2018/19 | - | (3,583) | (7,314) | (10,339) | (10,339) |
The next Three-Year Refugee Quota Programme | 2018/19 | - | 660 | 1,674 | 2,487 | 3,147 |
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category | 2017/18 | 97 | 77 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | (824) | (3,340) | (3,397) | (3,397) | (3,397) |
Social Security Act 1964 Rewrite | 2017/18 | (1,733) | (1,770) | (1,798) | (1,798) | (1,798) |
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 31,432 | 32,002 | 32,002 | 32,002 | 32,002 |
Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Implementation | 2015/16 | 2,662 | 2,020 | 1,530 | 1,530 | 1,530 |
Maintain the Student Allowance Parental Income Threshold | 2015/16 | (383) | (383) | (383) | (383) | (383) |
Next Steps to Implement the Sole Parent Tertiary-Welfare Interface Package | 2015/16 | (4,997) | (4,997) | (4,997) | (4,997) | (4,997) |
Enhanced Use of Authoritative Data | 2015/16 | (39,273) | (39,273) | (39,273) | (39,273) | (39,273) |
Additional Medical Places | 2014/15 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Extending the Student Support Stand-Down Period for Permanent Residents | 2014/15 | 598 | 598 | 598 | 598 | 598 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Sections 88B to 88M of the Social Security Act 1964 | Jobseeker Support is paid under sections 88B to 88M of the Social Security Act 1964, and on grounds of hardship, as set out in the Emergency Benefit and Benefits on Ground of Hardship Ministerial Direction pursuant to section 5 of the Social Security Act 1964. Jobseeker Support is available for people who are not in full-time employment but are either:
Jobseeker Support on the grounds of hardship may be paid to an applicant who meets the job seeking or sickness criteria for Jobseeker Support, but not the residency requirements and is in hardship, or to full-time students between the end of one academic year and the start of the next. |
Emergency Benefit is paid under sections 61, 61AA and 61A of the Social Security Act 1964 and the Emergency Benefit and Benefits on Ground of Hardship Ministerial Direction pursuant to section 5 of the Social Security Act 1964 | Emergency Benefit is payable on the grounds of hardship to people who are unable to earn a sufficient livelihood and are not eligible to receive any other main benefit. Emergency Benefit can also be paid instead of, or in substitution for, specified main benefits under the Act the person is otherwise eligible to receive. Rates of payment can vary but cannot exceed the rate of the analogous benefit that would be otherwise payable. This appropriation is inclusive of tax and is after deductions for debt establishments and overseas pension recoveries. |
New Zealand Superannuation (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 13,717,533 | 13,702,533 | 14,538,944 | 15,439,138 | 16,332,626 | 17,352,779 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve social participation and independence for superannuitants by providing financial support.
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 of New Zealand Superannuation under the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001. Performance information relating to the administration of the payment is provided under the Income Support and Assistance to Seniors appropriation.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Superannuation - Improving Portability to Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau | 2018/19 | - | 1,632 | 3,510 | 3,746 | 4,009 |
Families Package | 2017/18 | (788) | 319 | 16,801 | 40,135 | 40,135 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | (319) | (16,801) | (40,135) | (40,135) | (40,135) |
Review of Surviving Spouse or Partner Weekly Compensation for Superannuitants Provision | 2017/18 | 770 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 |
Portability of New Zealand Superannuation to Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands | 2015/16 | 4,906 | 4,906 | 4,906 | 4,906 | 4,906 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on New Zealand Superannuation is expected to rise between 2017/18 and 2021/22 because of an expected increase in the number of recipients and inflation and wage growth adjustments to the payment rates.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
New Zealand Superannuation is paid under the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 | New Zealand Superannuation provides income for people who have reached the qualifying age of 65 and fulfilled the residency requirements. It includes different rates for a person who lives alone, shares accommodation or is married or in a civil union or de facto relationship. New Zealand Superannuation at a higher, income-tested rate is also paid on the election of a person with a spouse or partner who does not qualify for New Zealand Superannuation. With the exception of the higher rate where a non-qualified spouse or partner is included, New Zealand Superannuation is not income-tested. This appropriation is inclusive of tax and is after deductions for debt establishments and overseas pension recoveries. |
Orphan's/Unsupported Child's Benefit (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 166,589 | 164,489 | 217,731 | 234,341 | 250,792 | 268,464 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve social outcomes by providing income support to the principal caregivers of orphans and unsupported children.
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 of Orphan's/Unsupported Child's Benefit under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Clothing Allowance for Children Supported by Orphan's Benefit or Unsupported Child's Benefit | 2018/19 | - | 23,423 | 25,197 | 26,937 | 28,862 |
Families Package | 2018/19 | - | 17,763 | 19,081 | 20,346 | 21,737 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Orphan's/Unsupported Child's Benefit is expected to rise between 2017/18 and 2021/22 because of an expected increase in the number of recipients and the Clothing Allowance for Children Supported by Orphan's Benefit or Unsupported Child's Benefit policy and the Families Package.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
The Orphan's and Unsupported Child's Benefits are paid under sections 28, 29, 29A and 31 of the Social Security Act 1964 and additional assistance is paid under the Orphan's and Unsupported Child's Benefit (Additional Assistance Programme). A clothing allowance is payable from 1 July 2018 under section 29B of that Act. The Establishment Grant and School and Year Start-up Payments are paid under section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | Orphan's Benefit and Unsupported Child's Benefit, and associated grants, are paid to a caregiver of a dependent child whose parent(s) cannot support them or care for them because the parents are dead, cannot be located, suffer a serious long-term disablement or there has been a breakdown in the child's family. The applicant must be likely to be the principal caregiver for at least one year from the date of application for the benefit. Both Benefits are not income-tested on the caregiver's income or assets but are on the child's income excluding the personal earnings of the child. Both Benefits are non-taxable payments. |
Sole Parent Support (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,122,653 | 1,109,053 | 1,083,971 | 1,094,691 | 1,114,442 | 1,139,306 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing means-tested income support to sole parents while they are caring for dependent children.
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 of Sole Parent Support under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Recent Migrants - Maintaining Access to Benefits | 2018/19 | - | 84 | - | - | - |
Families Package | 2017/18 | 6,421 | 25,908 | 27,335 | 27,335 | 27,335 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Benefits for Recent Migrants - Tightening Access | 2018/19 | - | (84) | (172) | (175) | (175) |
The next Three-Year Refugee Quota Programme | 2018/19 | - | 71 | 179 | 267 | 337 |
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category | 2017/18 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | (6,421) | (25,908) | (27,335) | (27,335) | (27,335) |
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 106,540 | 106,761 | 106,761 | 106,761 | 106,761 |
Enhanced Use of Authoritative Data | 2015/16 | (27,843) | (27,843) | (27,843) | (27,843) | (27,843) |
Next Steps to Implement the Sole Parent Tertiary-Welfare Interface Package | 2015/16 | (33,753) | (33,753) | (33,753) | (33,753) | (33,753) |
Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Implementation | 2015/16 | 270 | 215 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Sole Parent Support is expected to fall between 2017/18 and 2018/19 because of an expected decline in the number of recipients. Partly offsetting this are inflation adjustments to the payment rates. Expenditure is expected to rise between 2018/19 and 2021/22 because of inflation adjustments to the payment rates.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Sections 20A to 20H of the Social Security Act 1964 | Sole Parent Support provides income support for sole parents with a dependent child younger than 14 years of age. Work preparation obligations usually apply to Sole Parent Support recipients with a child younger than three years of age. Part-time work obligations usually apply to Sole Parent Support recipients whose youngest child is aged three and less than 14. The weekly amounts quoted are before Family Tax Credit payments. The benefit is income-tested. The appropriation is inclusive of tax and is after deductions for debt establishments and overseas pension recoveries. |
Special Circumstance Assistance (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 11,179 | 10,579 | 10,878 | 10,975 | 11,128 | 11,317 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve social outcomes by providing financial support to people to meet costs arising from special circumstances.
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 of Special Circumstance Assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Civilian Amputee Assistance is paid under a Ministerial arrangement under section 30 of the Disabled Persons Community Welfare Act 1975 | The Civilian Amputees Assistance payment is made to assist people with travel, accommodation and other costs incurred when attending a limb centre. |
Clothing Allowance is paid under section 154, and the Social Security (Long-Term Residential Care) Regulations 2005 pursuant to section 155 of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Clothing Allowance is available to all recipients of a Residential Care Subsidy or Residential Care Loan. It is payable annually. This assistance is non-taxable. |
Community Costs payments are paid under the Community Costs Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Community Costs payment assists people in certain short-term residential treatment programmes to help them to re-integrate into the community at the end of their treatment programme. This assistance helps clients to meet essential costs in the community that they are not able to meet from their personal allowances or other resources. This assistance is non-taxable and income and cash asset-tested. |
Relocation Assistance is paid under the Domestic Violence and Witness Protection (Relocation) Programme 2001 pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | Relocation Assistance may be paid as income support to victims of domestic violence and witness protection cases relocated overseas on the recommendation of the New Zealand Police. This assistance covers travel, set-up costs and living expenses and is non-taxable. |
Home Help is paid under the Home Help Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | Home Help is available to families who require temporary part-time domestic help (such as housework, laundry and food preparation) because of a domestic emergency, multiple births or other reason (other than for age, ill health or disability-related reasons). This assistance is subject to a means test except in multiple birth cases. This assistance is non-taxable. |
Social Rehabilitation Assistance is paid under the Social Rehabilitation Assistance Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | Social Rehabilitation Assistance provides financial assistance to help people in approved residential social rehabilitation programmes to pay the cost of their treatment or care in those programmes. Payment is made direct to the social rehabilitation provider. To be eligible a resident must receive an income-tested benefit, New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans' Pension and cannot receive Accommodation Supplement, Disability Allowance, Special Benefit or Temporary Additional Support at the same time. This assistance is non-taxable. |
Telephone Costs Payment is paid under the Telephone Costs Payment programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Telephone Costs Payment provides assistance with telephone rental costs to those people that received a Disability Allowance for telephone rental costs as at 31 March 1999. The rate of payment is adjusted so the Telephone Costs Payment plus any Disability Allowance payable does not exceed the maximum payment rate for Disability Allowance. These payments are non-taxable. |
Student Allowances (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 530,041 | 509,041 | 581,186 | 589,868 | 607,592 | 626,324 |
Components of the Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Student Allowances | 508,081 | 508,081 | 580,238 | 588,908 | 606,610 | 625,314 |
Student Allowance Transfer Grant | 960 | 960 | 948 | 960 | 982 | 1,010 |
Supplementary Estimates Add-on | 21,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing financial support to eligible students to undertake tertiary study.
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 of Student Allowances under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Management of Student Support appropriation.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Families Package | 2017/18 | 39 | (40) | 47 | 12 | 12 |
Final financial implications for the '100 days' tertiary education commitments | 2017/18 | 56,114 | 121,939 | 131,318 | 143,646 | 150,991 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Investing to Increase the Number of Engineering Graduates | 2018/19 | - | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | 6,300 | 19,500 | 19,500 | 19,800 | 19,800 |
Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Implementation | 2016/17 | 913 | 457 | 228 | 228 | 228 |
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 6,927 | 6,958 | 6,958 | 6,958 | 6,958 |
Maintain the Student Allowance Parental Income Threshold | 2015/16 | (4,915) | (7,632) | (7,632) | (7,632) | (7,632) |
Next Steps to Implement the Sole Parent Tertiary-Welfare Interface Package | 2015/16 | 55,043 | 55,043 | 55,043 | 55,043 | 55,043 |
Additional Medical Places | 2014/15 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 282 | 282 |
Extending the Student Support Stand-Down Period for Permanent Residents | 2014/15 | (7,690) | (7,690) | (7,690) | (7,690) | (7,690) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Student Allowances is expected to rise between 2017/18 and 2021/22 because of an expected increase to the average rate paid per person (before inflation adjustments), which reflects increased financial support for students in tertiary education from 2018. Also contributing to this rise is an expected increase in the number of recipients and inflation adjustments to payment rates.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Student Allowances are paid under the Student Allowances Regulations 1998 | Student Allowances are paid to assist eligible students with their living expenses while they undertake full-time study. This appropriation also includes accommodation benefit payable to Student Allowance recipients meeting certain criteria. A student is eligible for a Student Allowance if he or she is:
|
Student Allowance Transfer Grant is paid under the Student Allowance Transfer Grant Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Student Allowance Transfer Grant Programme pays a non-taxable amount to students with a dependant (spouse or child) who would otherwise suffer hardship during the stand-down period while transferring from a student allowance to a working-age benefit. The amount payable is equal to one week of the net benefit amount (after abatement) and after deducting any other payment made. |
Study Scholarships and Awards (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 16,167 | 16,167 | 19,167 | 19,167 | 19,167 | 19,167 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing financial support to eligible students to undertake tertiary study.
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 of Study Scholarships and Awards under the Education Act 1989. Performance information relating to the administration of the payment is provided under the Management of Student Support appropriation.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Addressing Teacher Supply | 2017/18 | (3,000) | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
TeachNZ Scholarships, and Scholarships and NQF/NCEA Awards are capped items. Expenditure is expected to rise between 2017/18 and 2021/22 because of the Addressing Teacher Supply policy.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Scholarship and NQF/NCEA Awards are paid under Cabinet decisions | Scholarship and National Qualifications Framework (NQF)/National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Awards provide non-taxable monetary recognition to high performing students for excellence in the New Zealand Scholarship examinations and NQF/NCEA results. To be eligible for the award a student must be enrolled in a course of tertiary study. The value and tenure of the awards depends on the type of award. |
TeachNZ Scholarships are awarded under section 139E of the Education Act 1989 | TeachNZ Scholarships assist with study to become an early childhood education teacher, a Maori medium teacher or a teacher of specific secondary school subjects. Scholarship recipients have fees paid, and full-time students receive an additional non-taxable allowance for costs. Scholarship recipients are bonded to teach in New Zealand for a period equivalent to the period of assistance, and may have all or part of their scholarship payments recovered as a Student Loan under section 307AC of the Education Act 1989 if the bond is breached. |
Supported Living Payment (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,547,596 | 1,540,196 | 1,554,508 | 1,569,277 | 1,578,322 | 1,592,060 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing income support to people who are permanently and severely restricted in their capacity to work, or who are giving full-time care at home to a person who would otherwise require hospital or similar care.
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 of Supported Living Payment under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Recent Migrants - Maintaining Access to Benefits | 2018/19 | - | 512 | - | - | - |
Families Package | 2017/18 | 3,531 | 14,537 | 16,163 | 16,163 | 16,163 |
Previous Government |
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Benefits for Recent Migrants - Tightening Access | 2018/19 | - | (512) | (1,046) | (1,321) | (1,321) |
The next Three-Year Refugee Quota Programme | 2018/19 | - | 123 | 312 | 464 | 586 |
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category | 2017/18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | (3,531) | (14,537) | (16,163) | (16,163) | (16,163) |
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 16,499 | 16,749 | 16,749 | 16,749 | 16,749 |
Enhanced Use of Authoritative Data | 2015/16 | (32,033) | (32,033) | (32,033) | (32,033) | (32,033) |
Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Implementation | 2015/16 | 415 | 330 | 258 | 258 | 258 |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Sections 40B to 40K of the Social Security Act 1964, Section 77 (1) (b) of the Social Security Act 1964 and section 19 of the Social Welfare (Reciprocity Agreements, and New Zealand Artificial Limb Service) Act 1990 | Supported Living Payment is paid to people on medical or caring grounds. Supported Living Payment is paid on medical grounds to people aged 16 years or older who are assessed as having a permanent and severe sickness, injury or disability arising from accident or existing from birth (ie, one that will last for not less than two years, or is expected to be terminal within that period) that prevents them from regularly working 15 hours or more a week in open employment. They also qualify if they are totally blind. Includes payment of an additional subsidy on earnings to recipients of Supported Living Payment in respect of their total blindness if they are employed in any occupation provided the person's total income from all sources does not exceed a specified amount. Supported Living Payment is paid on caring grounds to people who are caring full-time for someone other than their partner who would need hospital or similar care if not in this care. This is paid to people 20 years or older, or 18 if the applicant does not have a dependent child. The benefit is income-tested and subject to income abatement but all earnings from efforts of a totally blind person are excluded. Net weekly rates depend on age, martial and family status. The weekly amounts quoted are before Family Tax Credit payments. This appropriation is inclusive of tax and is after deductions for debt establishments and overseas pension recoveries. This agreement allows New Zealand to make direct payments to recipients of Supported Living Payment for applications made after 1 July 2002. These payments are a function of the amount of time the recipient has lived in New Zealand and Australia. |
Transitional Assistance (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,127 | 1,127 | 1,313 | 750 | 650 | 500 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing supplementary financial assistance to people who are adversely affected by changes in policy or legislation.
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 of Transitional Assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Families Package | 2018/19 | - | 563 | 100 | 150 | - |
Previous Government |
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Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | 1,063 | 500 | 400 | 250 | 250 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Transitional Assistance is expected to rise between 2017/18 and 2018/19 because of the expected increase in demand due to the Families Package. Expenditure is expected to fall between 2018/19 and 2021/22.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Transitional Assistance is paid through delegated legislation under the Social Security Act 1964 | The delegated legislation provides for financial assistance to people who are financially disadvantaged as an unintended consequence of the net effects of the Children Living in Material Hardship Package, or the effects of the Families Package. |
Veterans' Pension (M75)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 164,085 | 162,885 | 153,865 | 145,120 | 136,010 | 127,008 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve social participation and independence for veterans by providing financial support.
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 of Veterans' Pension under the War Pensions Act 1954 and the Veterans' Support Act 2014. Performance information relating to the administration of the payment is provided under the Processing of Veterans' Pensions appropriation.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
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Superannuation - Improving Portability to Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau | 2018/19 | - | 17 | 36 | 38 | 41 |
Families Package | 2017/18 | 79 | 338 | 420 | 515 | 515 |
Previous Government |
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Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | (79) | (338) | (420) | (515) | (515) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Veterans' Pension is expected to fall between 2017/18 and 2021/22 because of an expected decrease in the number of recipients. Partly offsetting this are inflation and wage growth adjustments to the payment rates.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Veterans' Pension paid in accordance with the criteria set out in the Veterans' Support Act 2014 | Veterans' Pension is payable in the circumstances set out in the Veterans' Support Act 2014. This includes payment to ex-service personnel who served in the armed forces in a declared war or emergency, and have either: reached the qualifying age for New Zealand Superannuation and qualify Superannuation or who were entitled to receive a veterans' pension under the War Pensions Act 1954. A veteran can also be entitled to a pension if he or she was receiving a veterans' pension under the War Pensions Act 1954 by reason of infirmity and has not reached the New Zealand Superannuation qualification age, or if he or she were receiving a war disablement pension immediately before the commencement of Part 3 of Veterans' Support Act 2014. The rates of payment are the same as for New Zealand Superannuation. The spouses of deceased Veterans' Pension recipients continue to receive it if entitled under the Veterans' Support Act 2014. |
Winter Energy Payment (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | - | - | 443,003 | 447,845 | 454,956 | 464,923 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve social outcomes by providing financial support to meet heating related costs during winter.
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 of the Winter Energy Payment under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payment is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Families Package | 2018/19 | - | 443,003 | 447,845 | 454,956 | 464,923 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This is a new appropriation that begins on 1 July 2018. Expenditure on the Winter Energy Payment is expected to rise between 2018/19 and 2021/22 because of an expected increase in the number of recipients.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
The Winter Energy Payment is paid in accordance with sections 61FE to 61FJ and Schedule 18A of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Winter Energy Payment is payable to recipients of a qualifying benefit (a main benefit, New Zealand superannuation or a veteran's pension) by weekly or fortnightly instalments during the winter period of 13 weeks starting on 1 July 2018 (in succeeding years, 22 weeks starting on 1 May). If a couple are both receiving a qualifying benefit, only one of them is eligible for the Winter Energy Payment. It is not payable to people receiving funded long-term residential care or residential care services or to people who have elected not to receive it. The payment is not payable for 1 or more absences from New Zealand exceeding 4 weeks during the winter period. The rate of the payment depends on marital or family status. |
Work Assistance (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 3,222 | 2,622 | 2,604 | 2,640 | 2,669 | 2,713 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing financial support to people who are transitioning or have recently transitioned into employment to sustain their employment.
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 of Work Assistance under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Work Assistance is expected to fall between 2017/18 and 2018/19 because of an expected fall in the number of recipients. Expenditure is expected to rise between 2018/19 and 2021/22 because of inflation adjustments to the payment rates.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
New Employment Transition Grants are paid under the New Employment Transition Grant Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | New Employment Transition Grants provide payments to clients with a dependent child or children during the first six months that their benefit is stopped due to gaining employment. A payment can be made when the client is unable to work because they, their partner or dependent children become sick or because of a breakdown in childcare arrangements. Payments are non-taxable and non-recoverable. |
Employment Transition Assistance is paid under the Employment Transition Programme pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Employment Transition Assistance pays assistance to former Supported Living Payment - sickness, injury, or disability recipients who have completed an Employment Trial (this is when a person on Supported Living Payment can work 15 hours or more in open employment for an agreed period of up to six months without losing eligibility to Supported Living Payment) and who would otherwise experience a drop in income when they lose eligibility to Supported Living Payment at the end of the trial. The Assistance is non-taxable. |
Seasonal Work Assistance Programme is paid under the Seasonal Work Assistance Programme pursuant to sections 5 and 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | Seasonal Work Assistance provides assistance to people who left benefit to take up seasonal horticultural work and who cannot work and lose income due to adverse weather conditions. It pays a non-taxable weekly amount up to the net income lost for the week, subject to a maximum that depends on the client's family circumstances. The Assistance is non-taxable. |
Work Bonus is paid under the Work Bonus Programme pursuant to sections 5 and 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | Work Bonus provides a non-recoverable financial incentive to people who leave benefit for paid employment. It is an entitlement available to qualifying recipients of Sole Parent Support who do not have work-test obligations and Supported Living Payment on grounds of sickness, injury, disability or total blindness, and Emergency Benefit analogous to either of these two benefits. The Work Bonus incentive is non-taxable. |
Youth Payment and Young Parent Payment (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 56,848 | 55,448 | 57,781 | 57,945 | 58,311 | 59,403 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing income support and incentive payments to young people and young parents.
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 of Youth Payment and Young Parent Payment under the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Recent Migrants - Maintaining Access to Benefits | 2018/19 | - | 25 | - | - | - |
Families Package | 2017/18 | 101 | 417 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
Previous Government |
||||||
Benefits for Recent Migrants - Tightening Access | 2018/19 | - | (25) | (51) | (52) | (52) |
Family Incomes Package | 2017/18 | (101) | (417) | (440) | (440) | (440) |
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 2,275 | 2,284 | 2,284 | 2,284 | 2,284 |
Enhanced Use of Authoritative Data | 2015/16 | (880) | (880) | (880) | (880) | (880) |
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Youth Payment and Young Parent Payment are paid under the applicable sections of the Social Security Act 1964 | Youth Payment provides support to unemployed 16-17 year-olds who are in or available for full-time education, training or work-based learning, where it is inappropriate for them to obtain financial support from their parents or they are married, in a civil union or a de facto relationship. Youth Payment can continue after the young person turns 18 in some circumstances. Young Parent Payment provides support to unemployed 18 and 19 year-old parents who are in or available for full-time education, training or work-based learning, and 16 and 17 year old parents who are in or available for full-time education, training or work-based learning, where it is inappropriate for them to obtain financial support from their parents or they are married, in a civil union or a de facto relationship. In addition to the obligation to be in or available for full-time education, training or work-based learning, Youth Payment and Young Parent Payment recipients have an obligation to participate in budgeting activities. Young Parent Payment recipients have an additional obligation to participate in a parenting programme, to enrol their children with a Primary Healthcare Organisation, to keep their children under 5 up to date with Well Child checks and to use suitable childcare while they participate in education, training, work-based learning or part-time work. Young Parent Payment can continue after the young parent turns 20 in some circumstances. These Payments are taxable and are after deductions for debt establishments. The Young Parent and Youth Payments can include the payment of additional $10 weekly incentive payments for meeting education and training, budgeting and parenting obligations. The incentive payments are non-taxable. |
3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Debt Write-downs (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation
Expenses
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 79,478 | 79,478 | 79,118 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve accurate valuations of outstanding debt in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
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 is a technical accounting appropriation solely to record the amount of debt write-downs and provisions for debt write-down resulting from the need to value the amount of outstanding debt in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice.
Extraordinary Care Fund (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,508 | 1,508 | 2,308 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve more children in care reaching their full potential.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount of this annual appropriation for a Non-Departmental Output Expense is less than $5 million.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
||||||
Additional Financial Assistance for Carers Receiving Orphan's Benefit or Unsupported Child's benefit | 2014/15 | 2,475 | 2,475 | 2,475 | 2,475 | 2,475 |
Approach and Criteria for the Extraordinary Care Fund | 2014/15 | (167) | (167) | (167) | (167) | (167) |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation increased by $800,000 to $2.308 million in 2018/19. This is due to a one-off funding of $800,000 to support Family Violence Response Coordination in 2017/18.
Out of School Care and Recreation Programmes (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Expenses#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 19,473 | 19,473 | 19,539 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve increased opportunities for parents and caregivers to gain and sustain employment.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The number of contracted places for children aged 5-14 years participating in funded OSCAR programmes will be no less than |
48,000 | 57,202 | 48,000 |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister for Social Development in the Vote Social Development Non-Departmental Appropriations Report.
Service Providers#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Schools Out Limited | 525 | 525 | 525 | 30/06/2019 |
Young Men's Christian Association of Auckland Incorporated | 436 | 436 | Contract under negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Auckland Council | 345 | 345 | Contract under negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Kidz in Care Limited | 274 | 274 | Contract under negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Wellington Incorporated | 270 | 270 | Contract under negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Kids After School Limited | 229 | 229 | Contract under negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
Youthtown Incorporated | 212 | 212 | Contract under negotiation | 30/06/2018 |
My After School Headquarters Limited | 202 | 202 | 202 | 30/06/2019 |
There are 585 further OSCAR providers with contracts that range from $912 to $186,225 | 16,980 | 16,980 | 18,812 | |
Total | 19,473 | 19,473 | 19,539 |
The table above presents the top eight service providers who have funding arrangements with the Ministry of Social Development under this output as at 9 March 2018.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous Government |
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Children in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Out of School Care and Recreational (Oscar) Subsidy | 2014/15 | 2,170 | 2,236 | 2,236 | 2,236 | 2,236 |
3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#
Recoverable Assistance (M63)#
Scope of Appropriation
Capital Expenditure
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 204,931 | 200,831 | 205,120 | 206,907 | 206,285 | 208,842 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing recoverable financial support to, or in respect of, people in financial hardship in specific circumstances.
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 recoverable assistance payments as a facility for low-income earners and beneficiaries to access means-tested assistance in accordance with criteria set out in the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act. Performance information relating to the administration of the payments is provided under the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA and the Investigation of Overpayments and Fraudulent Payments and Collection of Overpayments appropriation.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Payments are made under the Welfare Programme for Recoverable Assistance for Non-Beneficiaries, and relevant parts of the Welfare Programme for Special Needs Grants, both pursuant to section 124(1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964, the Ministerial Direction for Advance Payment of Benefits pursuant to section 5 of the Social Security Act 1964; and the Welfare Programme for DPB Sole Parent Study Assistance pursuant to both sections 5 and 124 (1)(d) of the Social Security Act 1964 | The Social Security Act 1964 regulates access to Recoverable Assistance. The types of assistance include:
|
Sections 88A, 102A-102E and 122A of Social Security Act 1964 | The Social Security Act 1964 requires work-tested beneficiaries to pass pre-employment or pre-training drug tests required by a prospective employer or training course. Third parties can be reimbursed for drug-tests. |
Student Loans (M57)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Capital Expenditure#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
Estimated $000 |
|
Total Appropriation | 1,521,739 | 1,471,739 | 1,458,629 | 1,493,949 | 1,549,455 | 1,589,951 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve employment and social outcomes by providing financial support to eligible students to undertake tertiary study.
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 of Student Loans. Performance information relating to the administration of the Loans is provided under the Management of Student Loans appropriation.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Government |
||||||
Tertiary Education Annual Maximum Fee Movement | 2018/19 | - | 2,454 | 4,117 | 4,472 | 4,608 |
Final financial implications for the '100 days' tertiary education commitments | 2017/18 | (157,451) | (134,660) | (113,807) | (90,361) | (90,467) |
Previous Government |
||||||
Annual Maximum Fee Movement for 2017 and 2018 | 2016/17 | 6,133 | 6,736 | 6,978 | 6,978 | 6,978 |
Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Implementation | 2016/17 | 70 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Delivering support to graduate-entry students affected by the 7 EFTS Limit | 2015/16 | 1,275 | 1,548 | 1,002 | 1,002 | 1,002 |
Investing to Increase the Number of Engineering Graduates | 2015/16 | 187 | 879 | 879 | 879 | 879 |
Maintain the Student Allowance Parental Income Threshold | 2015/16 | 3,739 | 5,806 | 5,806 | 5,806 | 5,806 |
Set the Annual Maximum Fee Movement at 3% for 2016 | 2015/16 | (11,717) | (12,149) | (12,149) | (12,149) | (12,149) |
Additional Medical Places | 2014/15 | 2,277 | 2,277 | 2,277 | 2,277 | 2,277 |
Extending the Student Support Stand-Down Period for Permanent Residents | 2014/15 | (13,176) | (13,176) | (13,176) | (13,176) | (13,176) |
Fixing a 4% Annual Maximum Fee Movement in 2015 and 2016 | 2014/15 | 32,659 | 32,659 | 32,659 | 32,659 | 32,659 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
Expenditure on Student Loans is expected to fall between 2017/18 and 2018/19 because of an expected decrease in the number of loan borrowers, reflecting increased financial support to students in tertiary education from 2018. Expenditure is expected to rise between 2018/19 and 2021/22 because of an expected increase in the number of loan borrowers, and an expected increase in the average loan paid per person.
Conditions on Use of Appropriation#
Reference | Conditions |
---|---|
Student Loans Scheme Act 2011 | The Student Loan Scheme Act 2011 provides for the collection of Student Loan repayment and Bonded Scholarships. |
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Community Support Services (M63)
Overarching Purpose Statement
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Developing and Managing Community ServicesThis category is limited to approving, monitoring, contracting and managing the relationships with community-based service providers; engaging with communities and developing services.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Community Support and AdviceThis category is limited to services that build financial capability, develop community and provider capability and provide targeted advice and support for vulnerable individuals and families.
Improving Children's Participation in Education
This category is limited to programmes and services that enable children to better engage and participate in education.
Participation and Support Services for Seniors
This category is limited to services that address isolation, abuse and neglect of older people, and support participation in communities.
Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence
This category is limited to services that support victims of family and sexual violence and address perpetrator behaviour.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
94,316 | 94,316 | 105,446 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Managing Community Services | 23,936 | 23,936 | 25,201 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Support and Advice | 22,781 | 22,781 | 24,123 |
Improving Children's Participation in Education | - | - | 1,550 |
Participation and Support Services for Seniors | 2,991 | 2,991 | 2,991 |
Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence | 44,608 | 44,608 | 51,581 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
23,936 | 23,936 | 25,201 |
Developing and Managing Community Services | 23,936 | 23,936 | 25,201 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation
This appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in the number of families that experience hardship and adverse life outcomes.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
Performance will be assessed by:
- a decrease in the number of family harm investigations attended by NZ Police (see Note 1)
- a decrease in the number of working age people on a benefit.
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Managing Community Services |
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This category is intended to achieve effective and efficient customer and community services that meet community needs and reduce vulnerability. |
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Social Services Accreditation: |
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The percentage of scheduled provider (see Note 2) assessments completed on behalf of Government agencies, assessed against the Social Services Accreditation Standards will be no less than |
New measure for 2018/19 | New measure for 2018/19 | 90% |
Result Measurement Framework: |
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The percentage of total services funded with Result Measurement Framework contracts (for contracting work) will be no less than |
50% | 50% | 50% |
The percentage of all contracted services which achieved or exceeded the target for their primary contracted measure will be no less than |
75% | 75% | 75% |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Community Support and Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve increased financial capability, inclusion and improved wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and families. |
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Building Financial Capability: |
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The percentage of clients who report having greater financial confidence and capability (comparing pre and post intervention) will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
The percentage of clients who completed the service with all of their goals achieved, or evidence (in workers opinion) of ability to achieve their goals without further support will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
Sector Umbrella Groups: |
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The number of agencies worked with or supported will be no less than |
500 | 500 | 500 |
The percentage of member agencies who report they have up to date information from the umbrella organisation will be no less than |
90% | 100% | 90% |
The percentage of member agencies who report that they are better able to deliver their services as a result of the support offered by the umbrella organisation will be no less than |
90% | 100% | 90% |
Microfinance Partnership: |
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The percentage of loans approved during the reporting period will be no less than |
25% | 25% | 25% |
Improving Children's Participation in Education |
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This category is intended to achieve an improvement in children's engagement and participation in education. |
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An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount of this annual appropriation for a Non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million. |
New measure for 2018/19 | New measure for 2018/19 | Exempted |
Participation and Support Services for Seniors |
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This category is intended to achieve a reduction in the number of isolated, abused and neglected older people, and increase their participation in their communities. |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect Services (EANS) |
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The percentage of clients who indicate that the service provided met their needs will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
The percentage of clients who indicate they have greater control over their lives after receiving the service will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence |
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This category is intended to achieve a reduction in the number of victims and perpetrators of family and sexual violence. |
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The percentage of clients who have expressed that they were satisfied with the service, content and delivery of the programme will be no less than |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Harmful Sexual Behaviour Services (HSB): |
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The percentage decrease in risk factors (excludes non-mandated adults pre-assessed as low risk) for clients who complete the intervention will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
The percentage increase in protective factors for clients who complete the intervention will be no less than |
80% | 80% | 80% |
E Tu Whanau |
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The percentage of those surveyed who report that the use of E Tu Whanau resources has led a change in beliefs and attitudes in their community will be no less than |
60% | 60% | 60% |
The number of activities supported by E Tu Whanau will be between |
40-50 | 40-50 | 40-50 |
It's Not OK |
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The percentage of surveyed community groups that say the campaign has increased their ability to address or prevent family violence will be no less than |
90% | 90% | 90% |
Note 1 - Data from NZ Police.
Note 2 - A provider will be assessed periodically, based on the highest approval level it currently holds. A provider that holds contracts with multiple agencies will be counted as one.
Service Providers for the Multi-Category Appropriation
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Community Support and Advice |
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Good Shepherd New Zealand | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,100 | 30/06/2019 |
National Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust | 1,131 | 1,131 | 990 | 30/06/2019 |
National Collective of Independent Women's Refugees Incorporated | 1,022 | 1,022 | 1,022 | 30/06/2019 |
Be. Institute | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 30/06/2019 |
The Salvation Army New Zealand Trust | 989 | 989 | 989 | 30/06/2019 |
Other 248 providers with contracts that range from $1,638 to $782,000 | 17,439 | 17,439 | 19,022 | 30/06/2019 |
Total Community Support and Advice |
22,781 |
22,781 |
24,123 |
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Participation and Support Services for Seniors |
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Age Concern Counties Manukau Incorporated | 508 | 508 | 508 | 30/06/2019 |
Homecare Medical/Ministry of Health | 300 | 300 | 130 | 30/06/2019 |
Age Concern Hamilton | 252 | 252 | 252 | 30/06/2019 |
Age Concern Wanganui | 237 | 237 | 237 | 30/06/2019 |
Age Concern Canterbury | 220 | 220 | 220 | 30/06/2019 |
Wesley Wellington Mission Incorporated | 197 | 197 | 215 | 30/06/2019 |
Other 18 providers with contracts that range from $17,000 to $153,000 | 1,277 | 1,277 | 1,429 | 30/06/2019 |
Total Participation and Support Services for Seniors |
2,991 |
2,991 |
2,991 |
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Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence |
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National Collective of Independent Women's Refugees Incorporated | 7,953 | 7,953 | 7,953 | 30/06/2019 |
Te Whakaruruhau 2013 Incorporated T/A Waikato Women's Refugee - Te Whakaruruhau | 1,639 | 1,639 | 2,064 | 30/06/2019 |
Battered Women's Trust | 1,267 | 1,267 | 2,061 | 30/06/2019 |
The Hamilton Abuse Intervention Project Trust | 1,201 | 1,201 | 1,518 | 30/06/2019 |
Presbyterian Support (Northern) T/A Family Works | 1,117 | 1,117 | 1,245 | 30/06/2019 |
Homecare Medical (NZ) Limited Partnership | 1,063 | 1,063 | 1,000 | 30/06/2019 |
He Waka Tapu Limited | 987 | 987 | 1,399 | 30/06/2019 |
Other 245 providers with contracts that range from $2,100 to $921,000 | 29,381 | 29,381 | 34,341 | 30/06/2019 |
Total Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence |
44,608 |
44,608 |
51,581 |
The above table presents the major service providers who have funding arrangements with the Ministry of Social Development under these outputs as at 9 March 2018.
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Managing Community Services |
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Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 333 | 333 | 333 | 333 |
Family Violence Services Delivery - Stabilising and Strengthening | 2018/19 | - | 890 | 1,040 | 1,040 | - |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Improving Children's Participation in Education |
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KickStart and KidsCan - Continuation of Programmes | 2018/19 | - | 1,150 | - | - | - |
Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence |
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Family Violence Services Delivery - Stabilising and Strengthening | 2018/19 | - | 6,590 | 21,969 | 21,969 | 21,969 |
Previous Government |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Developing and Managing Community Services |
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Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 38 | - | - | - | - |
Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category | 2017/18 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 57 | 175 | 224 | 249 | 253 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 220 | 199 | 200 | 197 | 197 |
E Tu Whanau Programme of Action | 2017/18 | 500 | 500 | - | - | - |
Gang Action Plan Community-based Pilots | 2017/18 | 150 | - | - | - | - |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Supporting Victims and Perpetrators of Family and Sexual Violence |
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E Tu Whanau Programme of Action | 2017/18 | 1,500 | 1,500 | - | - | - |
Gang Action Plan Community-based Pilots | 2017/18 | 1,600 | - | - | - | - |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $11.130 million to $105.446 million in 2018/19. This is due to:
- new funding of $7.480 million in 2018/19 to stabilise and strengthen the delivery of Family Violence Services
- increased funding of $4.501 million in 2018/19 for Specialist Sexual Violence Services
- one-off funding of $1.550 million in 2018/19 to continue the KickStart and KidsCan Programmes
- an increase of $467,000 which is associated with the transfer and allocation of current baseline funding from Vote Social Development to new appropriations in Vote Oranga Tamariki
- new funding of $333,000 to address remuneration cost pressures associated with progression and wage increases for all eligible Ministry of Social Development staff
- new funding of $252,000 in 2018/19 for Refugee Quota Programme
- new funding of $118,000 in 2018/19 to modernise frontline tools.
The above is offset by:
- one-off funding of $1.750 million in 2017/18 to conduct Gang Action Plan Community-based pilots
- decreased funding of $826,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 associated with re-phasing the delivery of a new National Sexual Violence Helpline
- one-off funding of $800,000 in 2017/18 to continue to progress the Family Violence Response Co-ordination and Integrated Safety Response programme
- one-off funding of $136,000 in 2017/18 to implement Inter-Agency Accreditation
- one-off funding of $38,000 in 2017/18 to implement Availability and Resilience Business Case
- one-off funding of $21,000 in 2017/18 associated with Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services.
Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support (M63)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Administering Income SupportThis category is limited to assessing, paying, reviewing entitlements and collecting balances owed by clients for income support, supplementary assistance, grants and allowances, and administering international social security agreements relating to people with disabilities, sole parents, and widows and widowers.
Improving Employment Outcomes
This category is limited to providing specified assistance, including services, to eligible people to help them move into and retain sustainable employment, in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act.
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes
This category is limited to providing services to eligible people to address barriers to employment to help them become work ready, in accordance with criteria set out in, or in delegated legislation made under, the Social Security Act 1964 or any legislation that replaces that Act.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
665,693 | 656,693 | 688,299 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Income Support | 271,791 | 271,791 | 285,944 |
Improving Employment Outcomes | 305,528 | 296,528 | 310,170 |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes | 88,374 | 88,374 | 92,185 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
662,131 | 662,131 | 684,737 |
Administering Income Support | 268,229 | 268,229 | 282,382 |
Improving Employment Outcomes | 305,528 | 305,528 | 310,170 |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes | 88,374 | 88,374 | 92,185 |
Revenue from Others |
3,562 | 3,562 | 3,562 |
Administering Income Support | 3,562 | 3,562 | 3,562 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
The appropriation is intended to achieve a reduction in long-term welfare dependency.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
An investment framework, in line with an investment strategy and supported by evidence, is used to guide and inform investment decisions within the Improved Employment and Social Outcomes Support MCA |
- | Achieved | Achieved |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Income Support |
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This category is intended to achieve accurate and efficient operation of the benefit system so that the correct amount is paid to the correct people on time. |
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The proportion of benefit entitlement assessments completed accurately will be no less than |
90% | 90.5% | 90% |
The proportion of benefit entitlement assessments completed within five working days will be no less than |
90% | 93.1% | 90% |
Improving Employment Outcomes |
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This category is intended to achieve an increase in the number of people (from those who are currently receiving or are likely to receive working-age benefits and are work ready) moving into sustainable employment. |
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The proportion of clients with full-time work obligations who remain independent of benefit for at least 26 weeks will be no less than |
60% | 64% | 60% |
The proportion of clients with full-time work obligations who are engaged will be no less than |
80% | 87.3% | 80% |
The proportion of clients who are not on a main benefit eight weeks following completion of an employment intervention programme will be no less than |
50% | 52.8% | 50% |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes |
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This category is intended to achieve a substantial reduction in barriers to employment so that people who are receiving or are likely to receive working-age benefits can become work ready. |
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The proportion of clients with part-time, preparation or deferred obligations who remain independent of benefit for at least 26 weeks will be no less than |
60% | 61.3% | 60% |
The proportion of clients with part-time, preparation or deferred work obligations who are engaged will be no less than |
70% | 74.4% | 70% |
The proportion of clients who are not on a main benefit 16 weeks after completing a work readiness intervention will be no less than |
35% | 38.2% | 35% |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Income Support |
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Contingency Draw Down for MSD Availability Project and Update on MSD Resilience Project | 2018/19 | - | 818 | 1,795 | 1,795 | 3,544 |
Implementing Very Low Cost General Practitioner Visits for Community Services Card Holders | 2018/19 | - | 1,895 | 619 | 578 | 578 |
Security for the Ministry of Social Development - Interim Frontline Measures | 2018/19 | - | 2,938 | - | - | - |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 3,807 | 3,807 | 3,807 | 3,807 |
Security Fit-out of Ministry of Social Development Client-facing Service Delivery Site Offices: Approval to Start Implementation | 2018/19 | - | 1,950 | 3,870 | 4,320 | 4,320 |
Improving Employment Outcomes |
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Security for the Ministry of Social Development - Interim Frontline Measures | 2018/19 | - | 3,329 | - | - | - |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 4,314 | 4,314 | 4,314 | 4,314 |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes |
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Limited Service Volunteer Programme Expansion | 2018/19 | - | 3,444 | 4,834 | 5,319 | 5,437 |
Security for the Ministry of Social Development - Interim Frontline Measures | 2018/19 | - | 928 | - | - | - |
Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 1,203 | 1,203 | 1,203 | 1,203 |
Previous Government |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Income Support |
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Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 535 | - | - | - | - |
Availability and Resilience Detailed Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 1,479 | 4,829 | 5,912 | 5,912 | 5,912 |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 797 | 2,439 | 3,122 | 3,474 | 3,534 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 3,014 | 2,672 | 2,585 | 2,646 | 2,646 |
Changes to Levy funding allocations and processes for migrant settlement services from 2017/18 | 2017/18 | (782) | (782) | (782) | (782) | (782) |
Employee Safety and Security | 2017/18 | 1,521 | - | - | - | - |
Temporary Accommodation Assistance Extension | 2017/18 | 100 | 194 | 100 | - | - |
Benefits for Recent Migrants - Tightening Access | 2017/18 | 406 | - | - | - | - |
Additional Investment In MSD's Capital Base | 2016/17 | 1,656 | 2,016 | 2,016 | 2,016 | 2,016 |
Ensuring the Safety of Our Employees | 2016/17 | 2,574 | 463 | 463 | 463 | 463 |
Extension of Temporary Accommodation Assistance | 2016/17 | 233 | - | - | - | - |
Measures to Support More People in Emergency Housing | 2016/17 | 2,600 | - | - | - | - |
Move Payback of Brought Forward Funding for the Simplification programme of work | 2016/17 | - | - | (9,000) | - | - |
Allocation of Baseline Contributions Across Agencies for the Budget 2015 System Package | 2015/16 | (1,426) | (1,426) | (1,035) | (1,035) | (1,035) |
Children Living in Material Hardship | 2015/16 | 3,618 | 3,618 | 3,618 | 3,618 | 3,618 |
Next Steps to Implement the Sole Parent Tertiary-Welfare Interface Package | 2015/16 | (481) | (481) | (481) | (481) | (481) |
Simplification: Implementing Client-centred Transactional Services | 2014/15 | (13,500) | (13,600) | (13,600) | (13,600) | (13,600) |
Improving Employment Outcomes |
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The next Three-Year Refugee Quota Programme | 2018/19 | - | 836 | 836 | 836 | 836 |
Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 623 | - | - | - | - |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 926 | 2,833 | 3,626 | 4,034 | 4,104 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 3,414 | 3,059 | 3,166 | 3,133 | 3,133 |
Employee Safety and Security | 2017/18 | 1,722 | - | - | - | - |
Individual Placement Support for Clients with Mental Health Conditions | 2017/18 | 103 | 1,339 | 1,332 | 1,332 | 1,332 |
Intensive Client Support - Extension | 2017/18 | 7,200 | 6,100 | 6,200 | - | - |
Achieving Better Public Service Result Area 1 | 2016/17 | 11,566 | 11,566 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 |
Ensuring the Safety of Our Employees | 2016/17 | 1,324 | 238 | 238 | 238 | 238 |
Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Implementation | 2015/16 | 836 | - | - | - | - |
Improving Outcomes and Managing the Liability (Investment Approach) | 2014/15 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
Improving Work Readiness Outcomes |
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Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 173 | - | - | - | - |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 258 | 790 | 1,011 | 1,125 | 1,145 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 975 | 880 | 853 | 844 | 844 |
Employee Safety and Security | 2017/18 | 492 | - | - | - | - |
Achieving Better Public Service Result Area 1 | 2016/17 | 3,000 | 3,000 | - | - | - |
Ensuring the Safety of Our Employees | 2016/17 | 43 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Extending The Youth Service to 18 and 19 Year-Olds | 2016/17 | 10,517 | 10,286 | 10,286 | 10,286 | 10,286 |
Limited Service Volunteer Scheme | 2015/16 | 3,860 | 3,860 | 3,860 | 3,860 | 3,860 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $22.606 million to $688.299 million in 2018/19. This is mainly due to:
- transfer funding of $14.366 million from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for the Simplification Capability Reinvestment and Client Facing Role Review
- new funding of $9.324 million to address remuneration cost pressures associated with progression and wage increases for all eligible Ministry of Social Development staff
- one-off funding of $7.195 million in 2018/19 for Interim Frontline Security Measures for the Ministry of Social Development
- new funding of $4.081 million in 2018/19 to modernise frontline tools
- new funding of $3.444 million in 2018/19 to expand the Limited Service Volunteer Programme
- new funding of $3.350 million in 2018/19 for Availability and Resilience Detailed Business Case
- one-off funding to transfer $2 million forward into 2018/19 for the Health Research Council (HRC) initiative which aims to create a strategic relationship between the Ministry and the HRC to work together
- new funding of $1.950 million in 2018/19 to strengthen security fit-outs for client-facing Ministry of Social Development Service Delivery site offices
- new funding of $1.895 million in 2018/19 to implement Very Low Cost General Practitioner Visits for Community Service Card Holders
- increased funding of $982,000 to align timing of funding which provides 1000 places over four years across two regions to support clients with mental health conditions to improve their mental health and find and maintain employment
- new funding of $836,000 to provide for the costs associated with the increase in refugee quota from 750 places to 1000 places each year from 2018/19
- new funding of $818,000 for the Availability Project which improves client access to the Ministry by increasing the amount of time its digital channels are available for clients to conduct the business
- transfer funding of $812,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for the access of benefits to recent migrants
- one-off transfer of $500,000 from the Ministry to the Department of Internal Affairs for the 2017/18 financial year as a contribution to the Cross-agency Work programme, which makes it easier for New Zealanders to engage with government and access government funding services and entitlements
- increased funding of $360,000 in 2018/19 to align funding to the timing of information technology upgrades to improve security and replace core systems that are due for replacement
- an increase of $233,000 reflects the timing of an adjustment made to correct a funding error for the extension of the Youth Service to include 19 year-old parents, and 18 and 19 year-old beneficiaries identified as needing more support
- increased funding of $94,000 to align funding extension to the timing of Temporary Accommodation Assistance which supports insured homeowners living in temporary accommodation in Christchurch while they wait for their homes to be repaired.
The above is offset by:
- time-limited funding of $10.033 million for restructuring costs associated with the Simplification project in 2017/18
- time-limited funding of $6.967 million for Security Response Programme in 2017/18
- one-off funding of $3 million in 2017/18 for Supporting Offenders into Employment Trials
- one-off funding of $2.600 million in 2017/18 to provide for frontline Ministry staff to cope with the increased demand for emergency and social housing
- one-off funding of $1.500 million in 2017/18 for investment approach trials to reduce long-term welfare dependence
- one-off funding of $1.331 million in 2017/18 for Tranche One Draw Down for Availability and Resilience Business Case to move the primary data centre to an All-of-Government cloud at an Auckland site for critical systems and Wellington for secondary systems
- reduced funding of $1.100 million in 2018/19 to align funding to the timing of intensive client support service expansion from 240 to 1,500 clients and from 5 to 20 sites across the country
- time-limited funding of $836,000 in 2017/18 for Syrian Refugees
- reduced funding of $792,000 in 2018/19 to align timing of funding allocation which supports the Ministry of Social Development's increased remuneration costs and increasing costs of current services
- one-off funding of $500,000 in 2017/18 for Security and Occupational Safety and Health Incidents (SOSHI) system
- reduced funding of $406,000 in 2018/19 to reflect the tightening access of benefits for recent migrants and partners of beneficiaries, with the minimum residency period for accessing a main benefit extended from two years to three years
- time-limited funding of $233,000 to provide additional support to homeowners in Canterbury whose homes are being repaired or rebuilt, has expired on 31 December 2017
- reduced funding of $231,000 in 2018/19 to align funding to the timing of Youth Service extension to include 19 year-old parents, and 18 and 19 year-old beneficiaries identified as needing more support because they are at-risk of long-term benefit dependency
- reduced funding of $100,000 in 2018/19 to align funding with the timing of the Simplification investment which was brought forward to redesign simpler, client-centric digital channels
- reduced funding of $5,000 to reflect the effect to the reduction in the public sector discount rate which was reduced from 7% to 6% on 1 January 2017.
Independent Advice on Government Priority Areas (M63)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Other AdviceThis category is limited to the procurement of other advice (including advice on operational matters; advice from expert parties that provide review services not available in-house; advice on matters where a review is necessary but cannot be undertaken due to a conflict of interest; and advice on procurement to ensure value for money) on government priority areas.
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of independent advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government priority areas.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
518 | 518 | 538 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
|||
Other Advice | 269 | 269 | 269 |
Policy Advice | 249 | 249 | 269 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve effective and efficient independent advice and expertise on policy and operational issues to support the Minister for Social Development's decision-making responsibilities.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The number of pieces of independent advice that have been delivered to the Minister of Social Development will be no less than |
New measure for 2018/19 | New measure for 2018/19 | 1 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Other Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve effective and efficient independent expertise, advice and assurance, other than policy advice, to support the Minister's portfolio and decision-making responsibilities. |
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An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount of this annual appropriation for a Non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million. |
Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
Policy Advice |
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This category is intended to achieve effective and efficient independent policy advice and second opinion advice to support the Minister's portfolio and decision-making responsibilities. |
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An exemption was granted under s.15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount of this annual appropriation for a Non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million. |
Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
End of Year Performance Reporting#
An exemption was granted under s15D(2)(b)(iii) of the PFA as the amount of this annual appropriation for a non-departmental output expense is less than $5 million.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Previous Government |
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Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Policy Advice |
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Funding additional meetings of the Youth Advisory Panel | 2016/17 | (20) | - | - | - | - |
Partnering for Youth Development (M77)#
Overarching Purpose Statement#
Scope of Appropriation#
Departmental Output Expenses
Administering Youth DevelopmentThis category is limited to generating, funding and promoting youth development opportunities.
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Increasing Youth Development OpportunitiesThis category is limited to purchasing youth development opportunities.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Final Budgeted $000 |
Estimated Actual $000 |
Budget $000 |
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Total Appropriation |
10,604 | 10,604 | 12,643 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Youth Development | 2,351 | 2,351 | 4,390 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Increasing Youth Development Opportunities | 8,253 | 8,253 | 8,253 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
2,351 | 2,351 | 4,390 |
Administering Youth Development | 2,351 | 2,351 | 4,390 |
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation#
This appropriation is intended to achieve an improvement in the capability and resilience of young people.
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
The percentage of participants who report they have improved their capability and resilience through completion of a youth development opportunity will be between |
80-85% | 80-85% | 80-85% |
The percentage of participants who report being satisfied or very satisfied with the youth development opportunity they have participated in will be between |
85-90% | 85-90% | 85-90% |
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed#
2017/18 | 2018/19 | ||
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Assessment of Performance | Final Budgeted Standard |
Estimated Actual |
Budget Standard |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Youth Development |
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This category is intended to achieve an increase in youth development opportunities for all young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. |
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The percentage of total funding for youth development opportunities targeted at young people from disadvantaged backgrounds will be no less than |
30% | 47% | 40% |
The percentage of co-investment for youth development opportunities created in partnership with the business and philanthropic sector will be no less than |
New measure for 2018/19 | New measure for 2018/19 | 100% |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Increasing Youth Development Opportunities |
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This category is intended to achieve an improvement in the personal, social and decision-making skills of young people through completion of youth development opportunities. |
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The percentage of participants who report an improvement in their personal, social and decision-making skills through completion of a youth development opportunity will be between |
80-85% | 80-85% | 80-85% |
Service Providers for the Multi-Category Appropriation#
Provider | 2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2017/18 Estimated Actual $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
Expiry of Resourcing Commitment |
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Increasing Youth Development Opportunities |
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Young Enterprise Trust | 450 | 450 | 450 | 30/06/2019 |
Graeme Dingle Foundation | 438 | 438 | 438 | 30/06/2019 |
The Malcam Charitable Trust | 314 | 314 | 314 | 30/06/2019 |
The Salvation Army New Zealand Trust | 235 | 235 | 235 | 30/06/2019 |
TYLA Trust | 217 | 217 | 217 | 30/06/2019 |
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Aotearoa New Zealand Hillary Award | 202 | 202 | 202 | 30/06/2019 |
Spirit of Adventure Trust Board | 200 | 200 | 250 | 30/06/2019 |
Other 174 providers with contracts that range from $2,000 to $165,000 | 6,197 | 6,197 | 6,147 | 30/06/2019 |
Total Increasing Youth Development Opportunities |
8,253 |
8,253 |
8,253 |
The table above presents the top seven service providers who have funding arrangements with the Ministry of Social Development under Non-department output expenses: Increasing Youth Development Opportunities in year 2017/18 as at 4 April 2018.
End of Year Performance Reporting#
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Social Development in the Ministry of Social Development Annual Report.
Current and Past Policy Initiatives#
Policy Initiative | Year of First Impact |
2017/18 Final Budgeted $000 |
2018/19 Budget $000 |
2019/20 Estimated $000 |
2020/21 Estimated $000 |
2021/22 Estimated $000 |
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Current Government |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Youth Development |
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Remuneration Cost Pressures for the Ministry of Social Development | 2018/19 | - | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Youth Health And Wellbeing Survey | 2018/19 | - | 2,000 | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
Previous Government |
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Departmental Output Expenses |
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Administering Youth Development |
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Availability and Resilience Business Case: Preferred Resilience Initiative Option for Tranche One | 2017/18 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
Modernising Frontline Tools (End User Compute) Business Case and Request for Draw Down | 2017/18 | 7 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 31 |
Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services | 2017/18 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Establishing Partnering for Youth Development MCA | 2016/17 | 2,312 | 2,312 | 2,312 | 2,312 | 2,312 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses |
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Increasing Youth Development Opportunities |
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Youth Enterprise Initiatives Expansion | 2017/18 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
Establishing Partnering for Youth Development MCA | 2016/17 | 6,753 | 6,753 | 6,753 | 6,753 | 6,753 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $2.039 million to $12.643 million in 2018/19. This is mainly due to:
- new funding of $2 million for Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey
- new funding of $33,000 to address remuneration cost pressures associated with progression and wage increases for all eligible Ministry of Social Development staff
- increased funding of $14,000 in 2018/19 to modernise Frontline Tools.
The above is offset by:
- one-off funding of $5,000 in 2017/18 for Availability and Resilience business case
- decreased funding of $3,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for Ministry of Social Development - Maintaining Services.