Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Customs - Supplementary Estimates 2017/18

Formats and related files

Vote Customs#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Customs (M21)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: New Zealand Customs Service

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMS SERVICE: Minister of Customs

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations#

  2017/18
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Clearance and Enforcement Services Related to Craft (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to craft arriving in and departing from New Zealand, including clearance of craft, and protection of New Zealand's interests through interventions, investigations and enforcement.
9,896 (941) 8,955

Clearance and Enforcement Services Related to Goods (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to goods crossing the border, including clearance of goods, assessment and audit of revenue, trade compliance and supply chain security assurance, and protection of New Zealand's interests through interventions, audits, investigations and enforcement.
79,439 5,201 84,640

Clearance and Enforcement Services Related to Passengers and Crew (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to passengers and crew crossing the border, including collecting information, clearance of people and their possessions, and protection of New Zealand's interests through interventions, investigations and enforcement.
68,071 (2,935) 65,136

Information and Intelligence Services (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of information, intelligence and risk assessment services to external clients, and the operation of the National Maritime Coordination Centre.
14,436 (333) 14,103

International Services and Ministerial Servicing (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of international services, obligations, and assistance, and the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.
8,032 2,006 10,038

Policy Advice (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters.
4,736 470 5,206

Revenue Collection (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to receipt and processing of revenues owing to the Crown and other agencies, revenue assurance, credit and debt management.
8,697 1,600 10,297

Total Departmental Output Expenses

193,307 5,068 198,375

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

New Zealand Customs Service - Capital Expenditure PLA (M21)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Customs Service, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
14,831 - 14,831

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

14,831 - 14,831

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Change in Doubtful Debt Provision (M21)

Provisioning of Doubtful Debts on Customs Crown Revenue.
8,000 - 8,000

World Customs Organization (M21)

New Zealand's contribution to the operating budget of the WCO.
60 - 60

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

8,060 - 8,060

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

216,198 5,068 221,266

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2017/18
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
New Zealand Customs Service - Capital Injection (M21) - - -

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity
  2017/18
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 193,307 5,068 - 5,068 198,375
Benefits or Related Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 8,060 - - - 8,060
Capital Expenditure 14,831 - - - 14,831
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

216,198 5,068 - 5,068 221,266

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue 13,766,000 N/A 447,000 447,000 14,213,000
Non-Tax Revenue 80 N/A - - 80
Capital Receipts - N/A - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

13,766,080 N/A 447,000 447,000 14,213,080

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Clearance and Enforcement Services Related to Craft (M21)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to craft arriving in and departing from New Zealand, including clearance of craft, and protection of New Zealand's interests through interventions, investigations and enforcement.
Expenses and Revenue
  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 9,896 (941) 8,955
Revenue from the Crown 9,675 (785) 8,890
Revenue from Others 221 (156) 65
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $941,000 to $8.955 million for 2017/18 due to:

  • a decrease of $960,000 through a fiscally neutral transfer to other appropriations to meet performance standards across all areas of responsibilities and to align the resource requirements with demand and activities, and
  • a net decrease of $101,000 for expense transfers across financial years for the Proceeds of Crime funded initiatives.

The decrease is offset by:

  • an increase of $60,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Border Sector initiative, and
  • an increase of $60,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Modernising and Transforming Customs' Workforce initiative.

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to goods crossing the border, including clearance of goods, assessment and audit of revenue, trade compliance and supply chain security assurance, and protection of New Zealand's interests through interventions, audits, investigations and enforcement.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 79,439 5,201 84,640
Revenue from the Crown 19,497 (588) 18,909
Revenue from Others 59,942 5,789 65,731

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation increased by $5.201 million to $84.640 million for 2017/18 due to:

  • an increase of $4.166 million through a fiscally neutral transfer from other appropriations to meet performance standards across all areas of responsibilities and to align the resource requirements with demand and activities
  • an increase of $564,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Border Sector initiative
  • an increase of $334,000 for expense transfers from 2016/17 for the Modernising and Transforming Customs' Workforce initiative, and
  • an increase of $250,000 to manage increased volumes in goods processed across the border.

The increase is offset by:

  • a net decrease of $113,000 for expense transfers across financial years for the Proceeds of Crime funded initiatives.

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to passengers and crew crossing the border, including collecting information, clearance of people and their possessions, and protection of New Zealand's interests through interventions, investigations and enforcement.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 68,071 (2,935) 65,136
Revenue from the Crown 3,465 (2,458) 1,007
Revenue from Others 64,606 (477) 64,129

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

The appropriation decreased by $2.935 million to $65.136 million for 2017/18 due to:

  • a decrease of $6.392 million through a fiscally neutral transfer to other appropriations to meet performance standards across all areas of responsibilities and to align the resource requirements with demand and activities, and
  • a net decrease of $118,000 for expense transfers across financial years for the Proceeds of Crime funded initiatives.

The decrease is offset by:

  • an increase of $2.800 million to manage increased volumes of passengers
  • an increase of $440,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Modernising and Transforming Customs' Workforce initiative, and
  • an increase of $335,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Border Sector initiative.

Memorandum Account#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Border Clearance Levy

     
Opening Balance at 1 July 6,998 1,553 8,551
Revenue 64,606 (477) 64,129
Expenses (64,606) 477 (64,129)
Transfers and Adjustments      
Closing Balance at 30 June 6,998 1,553 8,551

Information and Intelligence Services (M21)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the provision of information, intelligence and risk assessment services to external clients, and the operation of the National Maritime Coordination Centre.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 14,436 (333) 14,103
Revenue from the Crown 12,928 349 13,277
Revenue from Others 1,508 (682) 826

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation has decreased by $333,000 to $14.103 million for 2017/18 due to:

  • a net decrease of $603,000 for expense transfers across financial years for the Proceeds of Crime funded initiatives to align with the work programme, and
  • a decrease of $476,000 through a fiscally neutral transfer to other appropriations to meet performance standards across all areas of responsibilities and to align the resource requirements with demand and activities.

The decrease is offset by:

  • an increase of $620,000 to recognise a change in accounting treatment from cost recovery to revenue for the National Maritime Coordination Centre
  • an increase of $79,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Border Sector initiative, and
  • an increase of $47,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Modernising and Transforming Customs' Workforce initiative.

International Services and Ministerial Servicing (M21)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the provision of international services, obligations, and assistance, and the provision of services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 8,032 2,006 10,038
Revenue from the Crown 6,019 2,734 8,753
Revenue from Others 2,013 (728) 1,285

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation has increased by $2.006 million to $10.038 million for 2017/18 due to:

  • an increase of $1.678 million through a fiscally neutral transfer from other appropriations to meet performance standards across all areas of responsibilities and to align the resource requirements with demand and activities
  • an increase of $158,000 to recognise a change in accounting treatment from cost recovery to revenue for the Canberra post
  • an increase of $57,000 to provide services to the Pacific region under the Pacific Partnership, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • an increase of $50,000 for expense transfers across financial years for the Proceeds of Crime funded initiatives
  • an increase of $42,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Modernising and Transforming Customs' Workforce initiative, and
  • an increase of $21,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Border Sector initiative.

Policy Advice (M21)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 4,736 470 5,206
Revenue from the Crown 4,736 450 5,186
Revenue from Others - 20 20

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation has increased by $470,000 to $5.206 million for 2017/18 due to:

  • an increase of $589,000 through a fiscally neutral transfer from other appropriations to meet performance standards across all areas of responsibilities and to align the resource requirements with demand and activities, and
  • an increase of $23,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Modernising and Transforming Customs' Workforce initiative.

The increase is offset by:

  • a net decrease of $142,000 for expense transfers across financial years for the Secure Trade Lane initiative.

Revenue Collection (M21)#

Scope of Appropriation#

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services relating to receipt and processing of revenues owing to the Crown and other agencies, revenue assurance, credit and debt management.

Expenses and Revenue#

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 8,697 1,600 10,297
Revenue from the Crown 8,216 1,481 9,697
Revenue from Others 481 119 600

Reasons for Change in Appropriation#

This appropriation has increased by $1.600 million to $10.297 million for 2017/18 due to:

  • an increase of $1.395 million through a fiscally neutral transfer from other appropriations to meet performance standards across all areas of responsibilities and to align the resource requirements with demand and activities
  • an increase of $149,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Border Sector initiative, and
  • an increase of $56,000 for an expense transfer from 2016/17 for the Modernising and Transforming Customs' Workforce initiative.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

New Zealand Customs Service - Capital Expenditure PLA (M21)#

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the New Zealand Customs Service, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.

Capital Expenditure

  2017/18
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 7,456 - 7,456
Intangibles 7,375 - 7,375
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

14,831 - 14,831

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets

New Zealand Customs Service

Details of Net Asset Schedule 2017/18
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2017/18
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2017/18
Opening Balance 157,860 157,984 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2017.
Capital Injections - -  
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

157,860 157,984