Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Statistics - Supplementary Estimates 2015/16

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Statistics (M67)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Statistics New Zealand

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR STATISTICS NEW ZEALAND: Minister of Statistics

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual and Permanent Appropriations#

  2015/16
Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Data Futures Partnership (M67)

This appropriation is limited to enabling the activities of the Data Futures Partnership.
- 1,410 1,410

Services to Other Agencies RDA (M67)

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services by Statistics New Zealand to other agencies, where those services are not within the scope of another departmental output expense appropriation in Vote Statistics.
- 1,369 1,369

Total Departmental Output Expenses

- 2,779 2,779

Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase or development of assets by and for the use of the Statistics New Zealand, as authorised by section 24(1) of the Public Finance Act 1989.
17,000 1,000 18,000

Total Departmental Capital Expenditure

17,000 1,000 18,000

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Official Statistics MCA (M67)

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the production and availability of the highest priority official statistical information to support decision-making.
109,669 1,054 110,723
Departmental Output Expenses
     
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
Leadership of the OSS, including liaison with OSS partners, provision of ministerial services, statistical advice, and the operation of access channels.
16,224 1,126 17,350
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to business and the economy.
52,219 (670) 51,549
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour force.
41,226 598 41,824

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

109,669 1,054 110,723

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations

126,669 4,833 131,502

Multi-Year Appropriations#

Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations Appropriations, Adjustments and Use $000

Departmental Output Expenses

   

2018 Census of Population and Dwellings (M67)

This appropriation is limited to conducting the 2018 Census, and the administration and management of the on-going census programme, as required under the Statistics Act 1975.

Commences: 01 July 2014

Expires: 30 June 2019
Original Appropriation 13,100
Adjustments to 2014/15 97,988
Adjustments for 2015/16 -
Adjusted Appropriation 111,088
Actual to 2014/15 Year End 7,024
Estimated Actual for 2015/16 19,226
Estimated Actual for 2016/17 18,747
Estimated Appropriation Remaining 66,091

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts#

  2015/16
  Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations 126,669 4,833 131,502
Total MYA Departmental Output Expenses Forecasts 13,150 6,076 19,226

Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriation Forecasts

139,819 10,909 150,728

Capital Injection Authorisations#

  2015/16
  Estimates Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000
Total Budget
$000
Statistics New Zealand - Capital Injection (M67) 5,330 (4,897) 433

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

1.2 - Trends in the Vote

Summary of Financial Activity

  2015/16
    Supplementary Estimates  
  Estimates
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000
Total
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 13,150 8,855 - 8,855 22,005
Benefits or Related Expenses - N/A - - -
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure 17,000 1,000 - 1,000 18,000
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 109,669 1,054 - 1,054 110,723
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

139,819 10,909 - 10,909 150,728

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
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

Data Futures Partnership (M67)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to enabling the activities of the Data Futures Partnership.

Expenses and Revenue

  2015/16
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 1,410 1,410
Revenue from the Crown - 1,410 1,410
Revenue from Others - - -

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the establishment of a small, agile and independent Working Group charged with ensuring New Zealand's data is used effectively to create social and economic value for all New Zealanders.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

  2015/16
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

First stage indicators of success within six months of the establishment of the working group

New Measure On track On track

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistic New Zealand in its Annual Report 2015/16.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The appropriation was established in 2015/16 as a new policy initiative to enable the activities of the Data Futures Partnership. 

Services to Other Agencies RDA (M67)

Scope of Appropriation

This appropriation is limited to the provision of services by Statistics New Zealand to other agencies, where those services are not within the scope of another departmental output expense appropriation in Vote Statistics.

Expenses and Revenue

  2015/16
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 1,369 1,369
Revenue from Others - 1,369 1,369

What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the provision of shared services with other government agencies for the efficient and effective management of the Crown estate, such as the provision of shared accommodation in Christchurch.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements

  2015/16
Performance Measures Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Support the provision of shared services with other government agencies

- Achieved Achieved

End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Statistics New Zealand in its Annual Report 2015/16.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation was established in 2015/16 to support shared services with other government agencies.

2.3 - Departmental Capital Expenditure and Capital Injections

Statistics New Zealand - Capital Expenditure PLA (M67)

Scope of Appropriation

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

Capital Expenditure

  2015/16
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural - - -
Land - - -
Property, Plant and Equipment 8,000 2,325 10,325
Intangibles 9,000 (1,325) 7,675
Other - - -

Total Appropriation

17,000 1,000 18,000

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The increase in this appropriation is mainly due to the capital expenditure required under the Wellington Accommodation Project Tranche 2 to optimise Government leased office space.

Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets

Statistics New Zealand

Details of Net Asset Schedule 2015/16
Main Estimates Projections
$000
2015/16
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000
Explanation of Projected Movements in 2015/16
Opening Balance 64,487 60,386 Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2015.
Capital Injections 5,330 433 Capital injections transferred to 2016/17 while future capital expenditure options are reassessed.
Capital Withdrawals - -  
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) - -  
Other Movements - -  

Closing Balance

69,817 60,819  

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

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

Official Statistics (M67)

Overarching Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the production and availability of the highest priority official statistical information to support decision-making.

Scope of Appropriation

Departmental Output Expenses
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities
Leadership of the OSS, including liaison with OSS partners, provision of ministerial services, statistical advice, and the operation of access channels.
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to business and the economy.
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information Services
Delivery of statistical information services relating to the population, environment, household economics, social conditions, and the labour force.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure

  2015/16
  Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

109,669 1,054 110,723

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities 16,224 1,126 17,350
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services 52,219 (670) 51,549
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information Services 41,226 598 41,824

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

101,656 1,054 102,710
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities 15,064 1,126 16,190
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services 48,309 (670) 47,639
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information Services 38,283 598 38,881

Revenue from Others

8,013 - 8,013
Coordination of Government Statistical Activities 1,160 - 1,160
Economic and Business Statistical Information Services 3,909 - 3,909
Population, Social and Labour Force Statistical Information Services 2,944 - 2,944

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

The net increase in this appropriation is due to a new policy initiative of $1.500 million to optimise office space at Statistics House under the Wellington Accommodation Project Tranche 2. There has also been a baseline contribution of $246,000 returned to the Crown and a fiscally neutral transfer of $200,000 to the Data Futures Partnership appropriation.