Formats and related files
APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister for Food Safety (M33)
APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry for Primary Industries
RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES: Minister for Primary Industries
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#
Annual and Permanent Appropriations#
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Assurance (M33)This appropriation is limited to justifying and delivering assurances to consumers, the public, overseas authorities and other stakeholders that food, food-related products and inputs into the production of food (whether undertaken or produced in New Zealand or imported) are managed, audited, approved, registered and/or monitored in accordance with New Zealand legislation and, for exports, relevant importing countries' market access requirements. |
59,661 | 2,440 | 62,101 |
Information (M33)This appropriation is limited to engagement of, and information for, stakeholders about food safety and suitability, to encourage participation in, and compliance with, the food regulatory programme, and to enable consumers to make appropriate food choices. |
1,398 | 536 | 1,934 |
Response (M33)This appropriation is limited to the investigation of, preparedness for, and response to, food related events, incidents, emergencies, complaints and suspected breaches of legislation and taking appropriate sanctions and enforcement action. |
4,308 | 219 | 4,527 |
Standards (M33)This appropriation is limited to the scientific inputs and development and implementation of food related standards (including as appropriate international and joint Australia/New Zealand standards) and standards related to inputs into food production, imports, exports, new and emerging issues and the domestic market. |
17,922 | 280 | 18,202 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
83,289 | 3,475 | 86,764 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty (M33)This appropriation is limited to the development of joint food standards, codes of practice, and guidance material for Australia and New Zealand by Food Standards Australia New Zealand in accordance with the Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty. |
2,100 | - | 2,100 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
2,100 | - | 2,100 |
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
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Development and Implementation of Policy Advice MCA (M33)The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide both policy and operational advice and support to Ministers in discharging their policy and operational decision-making responsibilities with regards to food safety. |
4,945 | 808 | 5,753 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Implementation of Policy AdviceThis category is limited to implementing policy decisions, operational policy, and administering legislation relating to food safety matters, and ministerial servicing. |
1,971 | 660 | 2,631 |
Policy AdviceThis category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributing to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to food safety. |
2,974 | 148 | 3,122 |
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure |
4,945 | 808 | 5,753 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
90,334 | 4,283 | 94,617 |
Supporting Information#
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2014/15 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 83,289 | 3,475 | - | 3,475 | 86,764 |
| Benefits or Related Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 2,100 | - | - | - | 2,100 |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
| Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA) | |||||
| Output Expenses | 4,945 | 808 | - | 808 | 5,753 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Capital Expenditure | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
90,334 | 4,283 | - | 4,283 | 94,617 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
- | N/A | - | - | - |
Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#
2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses
Assurance (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to justifying and delivering assurances to consumers, the public, overseas authorities and other stakeholders that food, food-related products and inputs into the production of food (whether undertaken or produced in New Zealand or imported) are managed, audited, approved, registered and/or monitored in accordance with New Zealand legislation and, for exports, relevant importing countries' market access requirements.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 59,661 | 2,440 | 62,101 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 6,662 | 3,801 | 10,463 |
| Revenue from Others | 52,999 | (1,361) | 51,638 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $2.440 million to $62.101 million for 2014/15. This is due to a reallocation of Crown funded resources between output expenses to address demand in this appropriation ($3.801 million). This is offset by decreased demand for services funded by public sector agencies and other third parties ($1.361 million).
Memorandum Account
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Verification of the Food Regulatory Programme | |||
| Opening Balance at 1 July | (3,901) | 1,196 | (2,705) |
| Revenue | 38,059 | (687) | 37,372 |
| Expenses | (38,450) | 658 | (37,792) |
| Write off of historical Memorandum Account deficits | - | 292 | 292 |
| Closing Balance at 30 June | (4,292) | 1,459 | (2,833) |
Information (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to engagement of, and information for, stakeholders about food safety and suitability, to encourage participation in, and compliance with, the food regulatory programme, and to enable consumers to make appropriate food choices.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 1,398 | 536 | 1,934 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 1,394 | 538 | 1,932 |
| Revenue from Others | 4 | (2) | 2 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $536,000 to $1.934 million for 2014/15. This is due to a reallocation of Crown funded resources between output expenses ($538,000). This is offset by reduced demand for services funded by public sector agencies and other third parties ($2,000).
Response (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the investigation of, preparedness for, and response to, food related events, incidents, emergencies, complaints and suspected breaches of legislation and taking appropriate sanctions and enforcement action.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 4,308 | 219 | 4,527 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 4,243 | 280 | 4,523 |
| Revenue from Others | 65 | (61) | 4 |
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
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Percentage of food recalls initiated and closed in accordance with agreed timeframes |
95% | Measure withdrawn | Expired measure |
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Percentage of food recalls assigned within 5 days |
New measure | 95% | 95% |
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Percentage of food recalls completed within 60 days |
New measure | 95% | 95% |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $219,000 to $4.527 million for 2014/15. This is due to a reprioritisation to meet priorities and cost pressures ($280,000). This is offset by a decrease in demand for services funded by public service agencies and other third parties ($61,000).
Standards (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the scientific inputs and development and implementation of food related standards (including as appropriate international and joint Australia/New Zealand standards) and standards related to inputs into food production, imports, exports, new and emerging issues and the domestic market.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 17,922 | 280 | 18,202 |
| Revenue from the Crown | 11,042 | (2,904) | 8,138 |
| Revenue from Others | 6,880 | 3,184 | 10,064 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $280,000 to $18.202 million. This is due to an increase in demand for third party funded activity operating on a cost recovery basis ($3.184 million). This is offset by a reallocation of Crown funded resources to other appropriations to fund priorities and costs pressures ($2.904 million).
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Measures | Estimates Standard |
Supplementary Estimates Standard |
Total Standard |
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Percentage of Codex Standards that are accepted by NewZealand |
New measure | 90% | 90% |
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Percentage of OIE, IPPC and Codex Standards that are accepted by NewZealand |
90% | Measure withdrawn | Expired Measure |
Memorandum Account
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
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Approvals, Accreditations and Registrations |
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| Opening Balance at 1 July | 248 | 59 | 307 |
| Revenue | 3,525 | 185 | 3,710 |
| Expenses | (3,678) | (59) | (3,737) |
| Closing Balance at 30 June | 95 | 185 | 280 |
Standards Setting for the Food Industry |
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| Opening Balance at 1 July | 1,412 | (521) | 891 |
| Revenue | 16,064 | (438) | 15,626 |
| Expenses | (20,282) | 1,244 | (19,038) |
| Write off of historical Memorandum Account deficits | - | 4,014 | 4,014 |
| Closing Balance at 30 June | (2,806) | 4,299 | 1,493 |
Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure
Development and Implementation of Policy Advice (M33)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide both policy and operational advice and support to Ministers in discharging their policy and operational decision-making responsibilities with regards to food safety.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Implementation of Policy AdviceThis category is limited to implementing policy decisions, operational policy, and administering legislation relating to food safety matters, and ministerial servicing.
Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributing to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Government policy matters relating to food safety.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
| 2014/15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Total Appropriation |
4,945 | 808 | 5,753 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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| Implementation of Policy Advice | 1,971 | 660 | 2,631 |
| Policy Advice | 2,974 | 148 | 3,122 |
Funding for Departmental Output Expenses |
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Revenue from the Crown |
4,927 | 816 | 5,743 |
| Implementation of Policy Advice | 1,961 | 666 | 2,627 |
| Policy Advice | 2,966 | 150 | 3,116 |
Revenue from Others |
18 | (8) | 10 |
| Implementation of Policy Advice | 10 | (6) | 4 |
| Policy Advice | 8 | (2) | 6 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation increased by $808,000 to $5.753 million for 2014/15. This is due to a reallocation of Crown funded resources between output expenses to fund priorities and cost pressures ($714,000), a transfer from Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade for trade negotiations ($3,000), and expense transfers from 2013/14 to 2014/15 for:
- the Implementation of Free Trade Agreements ($250,000)
- the implementation of the Food Act 2014 ($140,000)
- investment in core capability ($19,000), and
- for legal and prosecution costs ($8,000).
This is offset by an expense transfer from 2014/15 to 2015/16 to address whey protein inquiry recommendations ($315,000) and reduced demand for services to other public sector agencies and third parties ($11,000).