Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Justice - Supplementary Estimates 2018/19

Formats and related files

Vote Justice#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Justice (M42), Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti (M98)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Justice

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#

  2018/19
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Administration of Legal Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the administration of community, legal and related services; and the management and collection of related debt.
29,513 363 29,876

Establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission (M42)

This appropriation is limited to establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
- 200 200

Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of property and shared services to other agencies in Christchurch.
26,162 10,649 36,811

Public Defence Service (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service.
33,329 1,939 35,268

Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence (M42)

This appropriation is limited to leading a whole-of-government approach to prevent, address and reduce family violence and sexual violence, as well as services and support to Ministers.
- 6,082 6,082

Sector Leadership and Support (M42)

This appropriation is limited to advice and services focused on the Ministry's leadership role in the justice sector. This covers enhancing the Ministry's coordination with other sector and Government agencies, advice and information about judicial and statutory appointments and monitoring specific crown entities.
9,418 7,221 16,639

Total Departmental Output Expenses

98,422 26,454 124,876

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
76,735 3,700 80,435

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

76,735 3,700 80,435

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Community Law Centres (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres.
13,150 110 13,260

Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm.
13,491 (550) 12,941

Electoral Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to funding services relating to the administration of parliamentary elections and referenda; services relating to the maintenance of electoral rolls, including all activities required to register electors and produce electoral rolls as required by law; servicing the work of the Representation Commission; and the provision of advice, reports and public education on electoral matters.
24,200 296 24,496

Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to approved family dispute resolution services.
7,360 - 7,360

Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the administrative costs associated with the work of the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security.
897 - 897

Legal Aid (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers.
165,074 17,000 182,074

Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of fiduciary services provided by the Public Trust as specified by statute where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the costs of the service.
2,627 - 2,627

Services from the Human Rights Commission (M42)

This appropriation is limited to advocating and promoting respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in New Zealand.
9,396 - 9,396

Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42)

This appropriation is limited to investigating incidents and investigating and resolving complaints against the Police, and to upholding the rights of persons in Police detention.
4,892 - 4,892

Services from the Law Commission (M42)

This appropriation is limited to advice on the review, reform and development of all aspects of the law in New Zealand.
3,993 - 3,993

Services from the Privacy Commissioner (M42)

This appropriation is limited to privacy issues relating to the collection and disclosure of personal information and the privacy of individuals.
4,970 - 4,970

Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services from the New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") for the provision of services to victims of crime and trauma. This covers personalised support services (covering 24 hour emergency support and follow up support through the criminal justice system) and the administration of victim assistance schemes (covering counselling for families of homicide victims, and financial assistance to help victims).
7,648 1,000 8,648

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

257,698 17,856 275,554

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Impairment of Legal Aid Debt (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the impairment of legal aid debt in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
9,531 - 9,531

Impairment of Offender Levy (M42)

This appropriation is limited to allowances for the impairment of the Offender Levy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
689 - 689

Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as authorised by the Intelligence and Security Act 2017, Schedule 3, clause 9(1).
570 66 636

Victims' Services (M42)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime.
5,698 - 5,698

Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses

16,488 66 16,554

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Justice Policy Advice and Related Services MCA (M42)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.
29,646 1,441 31,087

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Justice Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector.
21,373 1,355 22,728

Legal and Ministerial Services

This category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making).
8,273 86 8,359

Maori Crown Relations MCA (M98)

The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the strengthening of the relationship between Maori and the Crown.
- 3,292 3,292

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations

This category is limited to advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy led by other agencies) to support decision making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Maori Crown relations.
- 988 988

Services to Ministers

This category is limited to the provision of support, information and services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities on matters relating to the Maori Crown relationship.
- 329 329

Strengthening Crown Capability

This category is limited to the provision of services to strengthen Crown capability in building sustainable and productive Maori Crown relationships.
- 1,975 1,975

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

29,646 4,733 34,379

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations

478,989 52,809 531,798

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2018/19
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection (M42) - 3,700 3,700

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

Summary of Financial Activity
  2018/19
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 356,120 26,454 17,856 44,310 400,430
Benefits or Related Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses 16,488 - 66 66 16,554
Capital Expenditure 76,735 3,700 - 3,700 80,435
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 29,646 4,733 - 4,733 34,379
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

478,989 34,887 17,922 52,809 531,798

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 32,009 N/A - - 32,009
Capital Receipts 200 N/A - - 200

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

32,209 N/A - - 32,209

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Administration of Legal Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the administration of community, legal and related services; and the management and collection of related debt.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 29,513 363 29,876
Revenue from the Crown 29,424 237 29,661
Revenue from Others 89 126 215
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Legal Aid debt recovered as a percentage of debt book

13% Measure removed Measure removed
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $363,000 to $29.876 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • an increase of $331,000 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees
  • an expense transfer of $300,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 to reflect the expected dates for the enactment of legislation for Family Violence Law Reform
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $83,000 for the Justice Centre lease costs, funded by additional revenue received from the building tenants
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $28,000 for technology services in the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, funded by additional revenue received from the building tenants, and
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $15,000 for employees seconded to other government agencies.

This was partly offset by:

  • an expense transfer of $180,000 from 2018/19 to 2019/20 to reflect the expected dates for the enactment of legislation for Family Violence Law Reform
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $170,000 to the Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence appropriation to cover the development of a workforce capability plan for government and non-government agencies, and
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $44,000 to the Community Law Centres appropriation to fund the ongoing costs of Community Law Centres o Aotearoa.
Establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 200 200
Revenue from the Crown - 200 200
Revenue from Others - - -
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the establishment of New Zealand's Criminal Cases Review Commission.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

The Criminal Cases Review Commission is on schedule to be established by the date confirmed by Parliament

New measure Achieved Achieved
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation has increased by $200,000 for 2018/19 due to an expense transfer from the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes appropriation to commence the establishment of the Commission.

Justice and Emergency Agencies Property and Shared Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of property and shared services to other agencies in Christchurch.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 26,162 10,649 36,811
Revenue from the Crown 16,396 7,512 23,908
Revenue from Others 9,766 3,137 12,903
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $10.649 million to $36.811 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • an increase in capital charge of $4.630 million on the revaluation of land and buildings as at 30 June 2018
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $3.137 million for operational costs of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct funded by additional revenue from the building tenants, and
  • an expense transfer of $2.882 million of operating surplus from 2017/18 to 2018/19 to offset operating cost pressures.
Public Defence Service (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 33,329 1,939 35,268
Revenue from the Crown 33,241 1,888 35,129
Revenue from Others 88 51 139
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.939 million to $35.268 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $1.506 million to reflect the allocation of Ministry overheads in the 2018/19 financial year
  • an increase of $382,000 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $26,000 for technology services in the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, funded by additional revenue received from building tenants
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $13,000 for employees seconded to other government agencies, and
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $12,000 for the Justice Centre lease costs, funded by additional revenue received from the building tenants.
Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to leading a whole-of-government approach to prevent, address and reduce family violence and sexual violence, as well as services and support to Ministers.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 6,082 6,082
Revenue from the Crown - 5,582 5,582
Revenue from Others - 500 500
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve coordinated, efficient and effective efforts to reduce family violence and sexual violence.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

The satisfaction of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with the quality of support and advice provided by the Joint Venture, supported by the Ministry of Justice

New measure At least 8/10 At least 8/10

The satisfaction of the Joint Venture of the Social Wellbeing Board (Family Violence and Sexual Violence) with the leadership, advice and support provided by the Ministry of Justice

New measure At least 8/10 At least 8/10
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a new appropriation of $6.082 million for 2018/19 to fund the activities required to establish the Family Violence Joint Venture. This appropriation was funded by:

  • an increase of $3.367 million received from the Effective Justice Fund tagged contingency
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $1.185 million from the Justice Policy Advice and Related Services appropriation
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $680,000 from Vote Courts: Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities Services, including the Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services appropriation
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $500,000 from the Digital Government Innovation Fund, managed by the Department of Internal Affairs
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $180,000 from the Family Violence Central Agent, and
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $170,000 from the Administration of Legal Services appropriation.
Sector Leadership and Support (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to advice and services focused on the Ministry's leadership role in the justice sector. This covers enhancing the Ministry's coordination with other sector and Government agencies, advice and information about judicial and statutory appointments and monitoring specific crown entities.
Expenses and Revenue
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation 9,418 7,221 16,639
Revenue from the Crown 9,375 7,154 16,529
Revenue from Others 43 67 110
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $7.221 million to $16.639 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • an increase of $6.127 million from the Effective Justice Fund tagged contingency for the Hapaitia te Oranga Tangata - the Safe and Effective Justice Programme, Engagement and Advisory workstreams
  • an increase of $548,000 from the Effective Justice Fund tagged contingency for the Services Innovation Through Behavioural Insights initiative
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $313,000 to reflect the allocation of Ministry overheads in the 2018/19 financial year
  • an increase of $166,000 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $55,000 for the Justice Centre lease costs, funded by additional revenue received from the building tenants
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $8,000 for technology services in the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, funded by additional revenue received from the building tenants, and
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $4,000 for employees seconded to other government agencies.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections#

Ministry of Justice - Capital Expenditure PLA (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Ministry of Justice, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 60,835 - 60,835
Intangibles 15,900 3,700 19,600
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

76,735 3,700 80,435
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $3.700 million to $80.435 million for 2018/19 due to the transfer of capital from Te Puni Kokiri for the Whenua Maori Programme.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Justice
Details of Net Asset Schedule 2018/19
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2018/19
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2018/19
Opening Balance 1,207,933 1,330,568 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2018.
Capital Injections - 3,700 Transfer from Te Puni Kokiri for the Whenua Maori Programme.
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) (55) (55) Projected deficits for memorandum accounts.
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

1,207,878 1,334,213  

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Community Law Centres (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $110,000 to $13.260 million for 2018/19 due to two fiscally neutral transfers to fund the ongoing costs of the Community Law Centres o Aotearoa. The transfers were from Vote Courts: Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities Services, including the Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services MCA - District Court Services appropriation $66,000 and Vote Justice, Administration of Legal Services appropriation $44,000.

Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $550,000 to $12.941 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $1 million to the Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime appropriation to support the response to the 15 March Christchurch terror attacks, and
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $200,000 to the Establishing the Criminal Cases Review Commission appropriation to commence the establishment of the Commission.

This was partly offset by:

  • an expense transfer of $650,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for the Burglary Prevention and Target Hardening cross-agency initiative.
Electoral Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding services relating to the administration of parliamentary elections and referenda; services relating to the maintenance of electoral rolls, including all activities required to register electors and produce electoral rolls as required by law; servicing the work of the Representation Commission; and the provision of advice, reports and public education on electoral matters.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Percentage of eligible New Zealanders enrolled at 30 June 2019

90.9% Measure removed Measure removed

Release of referenda (postal) results: preliminary results published by 8:30pm on the last day of the voting period

100% Measure removed Measure removed

Percentage of eligible electors enrolled at year-end

New measure 90.9% 90.9%
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $296,000 to $24.496 million for 2018/19 due to additional funding to develop and deliver a workable regulatory model to assist in preparing for the 2020 Cannabis Referendum.

Legal Aid (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers.
Components of the Appropriation
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Legal Aid - criminal cases 83,151 14,533 97,684
Legal Aid - family cases 45,393 3,570 48,962
Legal Aid - Waitangi cases 18,045 (1,736) 16,309
Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance 12,445 747 13,193
Legal Aid - civil cases 6,040 (114) 5,926
Total 165,074 17,000 182,074
Service Providers
  2018/19  
Provider Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Expiry of
Resourcing
Commitment
Non-Government Organisations        
Legal aid providers for criminal cases 83,151 14,533 97,684 N/A
Legal aid providers for family cases 45,393 3,570 48,962 N/A
Legal aid providers for Waitangi Tribunal cases 18,045 (1,736) 16,309 N/A
Duty solicitors and police detention legal assistance providers 12,445 747 13,193 N/A
Legal aid providers for civil cases 6,040 (114) 5,926 N/A
Total 165,074 17,000 182,074  
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation has increased by $17 million to $182.074 million for 2018/19 due to additional funding received to address Legal Aid cost pressures.

Provision of Protective Fiduciary Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of fiduciary services provided by the Public Trust as specified by statute where charges to the recipient, if any, will not meet the costs of the service.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Hours to manage and advise individuals under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act

7,000 500 7,500
Services from the Human Rights Commission (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to advocating and promoting respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in New Zealand.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Percentage of complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year

80% Measure removed Measure removed

Percentage of customers satisfied with the mediation process

90% Measure removed Measure removed

The number of downloads and access to Commission digital information

7% increase from 2017/18 year 7% increase from 2017/18 year 7% increase from 2017/18 year

Responsive and timely resolution of enquiries and complaints as measured by the percentage of complaints of unlawful discrimination closed within one year

New measure 80% 80%

Customer satisfaction with the mediation process

New measure 75% 75%
Services from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to investigating incidents and investigating and resolving complaints against the Police, and to upholding the rights of persons in Police detention.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Reviews are completed of the Police audits of district custodial management files being conducted bi-monthly and according to a programme agreed with police

All audits completed within 60 days Measure removed Measure removed

Reviews of the Police audits of District Custodial Management files, being conducted bi-monthly and according to a programme agreed with police are completed within 60 days

New measure 100% 100%
Services from the Privacy Commissioner (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to privacy issues relating to the collection and disclosure of personal information and the privacy of individuals.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

The percentage of complaints closed by settlement between the parties

40% Measure removed Measure removed

The percentage of complaints files closed by settlement between the parties

New measure 40% 40%

The percentage of externally reviewed policy files that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality

85% Measure removed Measure removed

The percentage of externally reviewed policy, information sharing and information matching files that are rated as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality

New measure 85% 85%
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services from the New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups ("Victim Support") for the provision of services to victims of crime and trauma. This covers personalised support services (covering 24 hour emergency support and follow up support through the criminal justice system) and the administration of victim assistance schemes (covering counselling for families of homicide victims, and financial assistance to help victims).
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1 million to $8.648 million for 2018/19 due to a fiscally neutral transfer from the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes appropriation to support the response to the 15 March Christchurch terror attacks.

3.4 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#

Remuneration for the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security PLA (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the remuneration and allowances of the Inspector-General and the Deputy Inspector-General as authorised by the Intelligence and Security Act 2017, Schedule 3, clause 9(1).
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $66,000 to $636,000 for 2018/19 due to the new determinations for the positions of Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security and Deputy Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, effective from 1 July 2018.

Victims' Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
  2018/19
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Percentage of National Home Safety Service clients reporting no further family violence at the point of service conclusion

95% Measure removed Measure removed

Percentage of National Home Safety Service clients reporting no further family violence at home at the point of service conclusion

New measure 95% 95%

Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Justice Policy Advice and Related Services (M42)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide policy advice and other support to Ministers in discharging their policy decision-making and other portfolio responsibilities.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Justice Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to civil, criminal and constitutional law and the justice sector.
Legal and Ministerial Services
This category is limited to the provision of legal and ministerial services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters (other than policy decision-making).
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

29,646 1,441 31,087

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Justice Policy Advice 21,373 1,355 22,728
Legal and Ministerial Services 8,273 86 8,359

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

29,248 833 30,081
Justice Policy Advice 21,037 955 21,992
Legal and Ministerial Services 8,211 (122) 8,089

Revenue from Others

398 608 1,006
Justice Policy Advice 336 400 736
Legal and Ministerial Services 62 208 270
How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
  2018/19
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Courts, the Minister for Crown/Maori Relations, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with policy advice and related services, as per the common satisfaction survey

At least 8/10 Measure removed Measure removed

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Courts, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with policy advice and related services, as per the common satisfaction survey

New measure At least 8/10 At least 8/10
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2018/19
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Legal and Ministerial Services

     

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations and the Attorney-General with the quality of legal advice, as per the common satisfaction survey

At least 8/10 Measure removed Measure removed

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Crown/Maori Relations, the Minister for Courts, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey

At least 8/10 Measure removed Measure removed

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice and the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations with the quality of legal advice, as per the common satisfaction survey

New measure At least 8/10 At least 8/10

The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice, the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, the Minister for Courts, the Associate Minister of Justice, the Associate Minister for Courts and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice (Domestic and Sexual Violence issues) with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey

New measure At least 8/10 At least 8/10
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.441 million to $31.087 million for 2018/19 due to:

  • funding from the Effective Justice Fund tagged contingency of $1.842 million for the Safe and Effective Justice Policy and Legislation project
  • an increase of $1.777 million to develop policy relating to the 2020 Cannabis Referendum
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $1.480 million to reflect the allocation of Ministry overheads in 2018/19
  • an increase of $397,000 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees
  • an expense transfer of $275,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for Anti-Money Laundering activities
  • an expense transfer of $250,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for work required on the End of Life Choice Bill
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $212,000 for employees seconded to other government agencies
  • an expense transfer of $200,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 to support an independent panel re-considering the 2014 Family Court reforms
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $200,000 from Vote Health for work required on the End of Life Choice bill
  • an expense transfer of $176,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 for the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court pilot
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $176,000 for the Justice Centre lease costs, funded by additional revenue received from the building tenants
  • an expense transfer of $117,000 from 2017/18 to 2018/19 due to deferment of the Maori Crown Relations work programme, and
  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $20,000 for technology services in the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, funded by additional revenue received from the building tenants.

This was partly offset by:

  • a fiscally neutral adjustment of $2.466 million to the Maori Crown Relations appropriation for the establishment of the Office for Maori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $1.365 million to the Reducing Family Violence and Sexual Violence appropriation to fund the operating costs for the establishment of the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Joint Venture
  • an expense transfer of $850,000 from 2018/19 to 2019/20 to account for public engagement in relation to the 2020 Cannabis Referendum
  • an expense transfer of $500,000 from 2018/19 to 2019/20 to reflect the timing of expenditure for Anti-Money Laundering projects, and
  • an expense transfer of $500,000 from 2018/19 to 2019/20 to reflect the expected dates of Safe and Effective Justice policy proposals to support the policy and legislative work programme.
Maori Crown Relations (M98)
Overarching Purpose Statement
The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to support the strengthening of the relationship between Maori and the Crown.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses
Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations
This category is limited to advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy led by other agencies) to support decision making by Ministers on government policy matters relating to Maori Crown relations.
Services to Ministers
This category is limited to the provision of support, information and services to Ministers to enable them to discharge their portfolio (other than policy decision-making) responsibilities on matters relating to the Maori Crown relationship.
Strengthening Crown Capability
This category is limited to the provision of services to strengthen Crown capability in building sustainable and productive Maori Crown relationships.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2018/19
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

- 3,292 3,292

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations - 988 988
Services to Ministers - 329 329
Strengthening Crown Capability - 1,975 1,975

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

- 3,292 3,292
Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations - 988 988
Services to Ministers - 329 329
Strengthening Crown Capability - 1,975 1,975
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve strong, ongoing and effective relationships between Maori and the Crown.

How Performance will be Assessed for this Appropriation
  2018/19
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

The satisfaction of the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti and the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations with the strengthening of the relationship between Maori and the Crown, as per the common satisfaction survey

New measure At least 8/10 At least 8/10
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
  2018/19
Assessment of Performance Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Policy Advice - Maori Crown Relations

     

This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on government matters relating to the Maori Crown relationship.

     

Technical quality of policy advice papers assessed by a survey with a methodological robustness of 90% (see Note 1)

New measure At least 8.5/10 At least 8.5/10

The satisfaction of the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti with the policy advice service, as per the common satisfaction survey

New measure At least 8.5/10 At least 8.5/10

Services to Ministers

     

This category is intended to achieve efficient and effective services to support decision-making by Ministers on ministerial matters, in discharging their portfolio responsibilities.

     

The satisfaction of the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti with ministerial services, as per the common satisfaction survey

New measure At least 8.5/10 At least 8.5/10

Strengthening Crown Capability

     

This category is intended to achieve support for the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti in helping government to better engage with Maori on matters of importance by lifting capability across the public sector.

     

Number of agencies signing up to engagement classes

New measure 6 6

Number of engagement processes advised on

New measure 45 45

Note 1 - This indicator provides a standardised score for technical quality reviews of policy advice, which are undertaken by a third party assessor. The review may include an assessment of clarity, accuracy, analytical rigour, fitness for purpose, and relevance.

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Justice in its Annual Report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This is a new appropriation of $3.292 million for 2018/19 for the delivery of responsibilities under the Maori Crown Relations portfolio and to support the establishment of the Office for Maori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti as a departmental agency. This was funded by:

  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $2.466 million from Vote Justice Policy Advice and Related Services appropriation
  • a fiscally neutral transfer of $799,000 from the Vote Treaty Negotiations, Treaty Negotiations and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act appropriation, and
  • an increase of $27,000 to improve the base pay of Ministry of Justice employees.