Vote Justice
Vote Justice
Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections
Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2016/17Titles 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. / 27,960 / 6,198 / 34,158
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. / 22,930 / (1,212) / 21,718
Public Defence Service (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the provision of legal services by the Public Defence Service. / 29,212 / 1,909 / 31,121
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. / 9,844 / (424) / 9,420
Total Departmental Output Expenses / 89,946 / 6,471 / 96,417
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. / 194,755 / (8,338) / 186,417
Total Departmental Capital Expenditure / 194,755 / (8,338) / 186,417
Non-Departmental Output Expenses
Community Law Centres (M42)
This appropriation is limited to funding programmes to support Community Law Centres. / 10,970 / - / 10,970
Crime Prevention and Community Safety Programmes (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the funding of programmes to prevent and reduce crime and harm. / 12,201 / 1,274 / 13,475
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. / 32,239 / 1,689 / 33,928
Equity Promotion and Protection Services - Inspector General PLA (M42)
This appropriation is limited to funding the Inspector-General as per the provisions of the Permanent Legislative Authority contained in section 8 of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996. / 570 / - / 570
Family Dispute Resolution Services (M42)
This appropriation is limited to approved family dispute resolution services. / 7,360 / - / 7,360
Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)
This appropriation is limited to funding work performed by the Law Commission, the Human Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Privacy Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. / 23,467 / - / 23,467
Legal Aid (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers. / 137,729 / 15,000 / 152,729
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
Support and Assistance provided by Victim Support to Victims of Crime (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of services from the NewZealand 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). / 6,032 / - / 6,032
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses / 233,195 / 17,963 / 251,158
Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Ex Gratia Payment to David Cullen Bain (M42)
This appropriation is limited to expenses to give effect to an ex gratia payment to David Cullen Bain. / - / 925 / 925
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
Transfer to Other Governments of Relevant Seized Assets (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the transfer to other governments of relevant assets seized under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009. / - / 27,850 / 27,850
Victims' Services (M42)
This appropriation is limited to the provision of funding for entitlements and services for victims of crime. / 6,370 / (1,317) / 5,053
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses / 16,590 / 27,458 / 44,048
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. / 19,989 / 5,398 / 25,387
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. / 15,689 / 4,000 / 19,689
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). / 4,300 / 1,398 / 5,698
Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure / 19,989 / 5,398 / 25,387
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations / 554,475 / 48,952 / 603,427
Capital Injection Authorisations
2016/17Estimates Budget
$000 / Supplementary
Estimates Budget
$000 / Total Budget
$000
Ministry of Justice - Capital Injection (M42) / 88,257 / 20,593 / 108,850
Supporting Information
Part 1 - Vote as a Whole
1.2 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
2016/17Supplementary Estimates
Estimates
$000 / Departmental
Transactions
$000 / Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000 / Total
Transactions
$000 / Total
$000
Appropriations
Output Expenses / 323,141 / 6,471 / 17,963 / 24,434 / 347,575
Benefits or Related Expenses / - / N/A / - / - / -
Borrowing Expenses / - / - / - / - / -
Other Expenses / 16,590 / - / 27,458 / 27,458 / 44,048
Capital Expenditure / 194,755 / (8,338) / - / (8,338) / 186,417
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure / - / - / N/A / - / -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)
Output Expenses / 19,989 / 5,398 / - / 5,398 / 25,387
Other Expenses / - / - / - / - / -
Capital Expenditure / - / N/A / - / - / -
Total Appropriations / 554,475 / 3,531 / 45,421 / 48,952 / 603,427
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts
Tax Revenue / - / N/A / - / - / -
Non-Tax Revenue / 31,343 / N/A / - / - / 31,343
Capital Receipts / 200 / N/A / - / - / 200
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts / 31,543 / N/A / - / - / 31,543
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
2016/17Estimates
$000 / Supplementary
Estimates
$000 / Total
$000
Total Appropriation / 27,960 / 6,198 / 34,158
Revenue from the Crown / 27,825 / 5,988 / 33,813
Revenue from Others / 135 / 210 / 345
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $6.198 million to $34.158 million for 2016/17, due to:
an increase of $6.578 million owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice to fund priorities, address cost pressures, and to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads in the 2016/17 financial year, and
an increase of $210,000 funded from revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies.
Offset by:
a decrease of $557,000 following the change to the capital charge rate from 8% to 7% for the first half of the year, and to 6% for the remaining financial year, and
a decrease of $33,000 to reflect a realignment of existing capital charge baseline funding into the newly set up appropriation, Vote Justice departmental output expenses: Justice and Emergency Agencies Property Shared Services.
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
2016/17Estimates
$000 / Supplementary
Estimates
$000 / Total
$000
Total Appropriation / 22,930 / (1,212) / 21,718
Revenue from the Crown / 21,225 / (1,212) / 20,013
Revenue from Others / 1,705 / - / 1,705
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2016/17Performance Measures / Estimates
Standard / Supplementary
Estimates
Standard / Total
Standard
Services meet the standards agreed with the other agencies / New measure / Achieved / Achieved
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The category has decreased by $1.212 million to $21.718 million for 2016/17, due to:
a decrease of $3.592 million, following the change to the capital charge rate from 8% to 7% for the first half of the year, and to 6% for the remaining financial year.
Offset by:
an increase of $780,000 owing to a transfer from various departmental expenses and Vote Courts to better reflect the realignment of capital charge for the capital contribution to this new appropriation, and
an increase of $1.600 million owing to a transfer from Vote Courts to better reflect the realignment of capital transferred from Department of Corrections and NewZealand Police to this new appropriation.
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
2016/17Estimates
$000 / Supplementary
Estimates
$000 / Total
$000
Total Appropriation / 29,212 / 1,909 / 31,121
Revenue from the Crown / 29,111 / 1,908 / 31,019
Revenue from Others / 101 / 1 / 102
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $1.909 million to $31.121 million for 2016/17, due to:
an increase of $2.385 million owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice to fund priorities, address cost pressures, and to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads in the 2016/17 financial year, and
an increase of $1,000 funded from revenue received for employees seconded to other government agencies.
Offset by:
a decrease of $464,000following the change to the capital charge rate from 8% to 7% for the first half of the year, and to 6% for the remaining financial year, and
a decrease of $13,000 to reflect a realignment of existing capital charge baseline funding into the newly set up appropriation, Vote Justice departmental output expenses: Justice and Emergency Agencies Property Shared Services.
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
2016/17Estimates
$000 / Supplementary
Estimates
$000 / Total
$000
Total Appropriation / 9,844 / (424) / 9,420
Revenue from the Crown / 9,778 / (427) / 9,351
Revenue from Others / 66 / 3 / 69
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2016/17Performance Measures / Estimates
Standard / Supplementary
Estimates
Standard / Total
Standard
The satisfaction of justice sector Ministers and the justice sector Leadership Board with the leadership, advice and support provided by the Ministry / At least 80% / Expire measure / Expire measure
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice with the quality of support and advice provided by the Ministry in relation to its management of Crown entities and agencies / At least 80% / Expire measure / Expire measure
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice and the justice sector Leadership Board with the leadership, advice and support provided by Sector Group / New measure / At least 8/10 / At least 8/10
The satisfaction of the Minister of Justice and Associate Minister of Justice with the quality of support and advice provided by the Ministry in relation to its management of Crown entities and agencies / New measure / At least 8/10 / At least 8/10
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation hasdecreased by $424,000 to $9.420 million for 2016/17, due to:
a decrease of $1.380 million owing to a transfer to 2017/18 and out years to fund the future NewZealand Crime and Safety Survey
a decrease of $153,000 following the change to the capital charge rate from 8% to 7% for the first half of the year, and to 6% for the remaining financial year, and
a decrease of $3,000 to reflect a realignment of existing capital charge baseline funding into the newly set up appropriation, Vote Justice departmental output expenses: Justice and Emergency Agencies Property Shared Services.
Offset by:
an increase of $1.109 million owing to a transfer from other appropriations administered by the Ministry of Justice to fund priorities, address cost pressures, and to allow for movements in the allocation of Ministry overheads in the 2016/17 financial year, and
an increase of $3,000 funded from revenue received 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
2016/17Estimates
$000 / Supplementary
Estimates
$000 / Total
$000
Forests/Agricultural / - / - / -
Land / - / - / -
Property, Plant and Equipment / 170,255 / (7,918) / 162,337
Intangibles / 24,500 / (420) / 24,080
Other / - / - / -
Total Appropriation / 194,755 / (8,338) / 186,417
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has decreased by $8.338 million to $186.417 million, due to changes in the timing of the Ministry's capital work programme.
Capital Injections and Movements in Departmental Net Assets
Ministry of Justice
Details of Net Asset Schedule / 2016/17Main Estimates Projections
$000 / 2016/17
Supplementary Estimates Projections
$000 / Explanation of Projected Movements in 2016/17
Opening Balance / 1,104,985 / 1,119,901 / Supplementary Estimates opening balance reflects the audited results as at 30 June 2016.
Capital Injections / 88,257 / 108,850 / Funding received for the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Precinct build, refurbishment of Dunedin historic courthouse and Maori Land Service.
Capital Withdrawals / - / -
Surplus to be Retained (Deficit Incurred) / (146) / 110
Other Movements / - / -
Closing Balance / 1,193,096 / 1,228,861
Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations
3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses
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.
Expenses
2016/17Estimates
$000 / Supplementary Estimates
$000 / Total
$000
Total Appropriation / 12,201 / 1,274 / 13,475
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $1.274 million to $13.475 million for 2016/17, due to:
an increase of $3.900 million to fund the implementation of theHarmful Digital Communications Act 2015.
Offset by:
a decrease of $1.436 million owing to a transferto Vote Social Development to invest in initiatives that respond to family or sexual violence and community safety, and
a decrease of $1.190 million owing to a transferto Vote Police to invest in initiatives that supports its Prevention First Strategy.
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.
Expenses
2016/17Estimates
$000 / Supplementary Estimates
$000 / Total
$000
Total Appropriation / 32,239 / 1,689 / 33,928
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
The appropriation has increased by $1.689 million to $33.928 million for 2016/17, due to:
an increase of $860,000 to fund the Mt Roskill by-election held on 3 December 2016, and
an increase of $829,000 to fund the Mt Albert by-election held on 25 February 2017.
Justice Advocacy, Advice and Promotion Services (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding work performed by the Law Commission, the Human Rights Commission, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Privacy Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.
How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
2016/17Performance Measures / Estimates
Standard / Supplementary
Estimates
Standard / Total
Standard
Law Commission
Law reform
Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost / Within budget / Expired measure / Expired measure
Implementation advice
Provision consistent with budgeted total output cost / Within budget / Expired measure / Expired measure
Human Rights Commission
Education promotion and advocacy
Increased reach and relevance, as measured by the number of downloads of Commission reports from HRC website / 10% increase from previous year / Expired measure / Expired measure
The number of downloads and access to Commission digital information / New measure / 10% increase from previous year / 10% increase from previous year
Monitoring and reporting
Number of Crown entities achieving 100% compliance with good employer obligations / More than 41 / Expired measure / Expired measure
Percentage of Crown entities reaching 100% compliance with good employer obligations / New measure / 50% / 50%
Independent Police Conduct Authority
Independent, high quality and timely investigations and reviews
Reviews of Police investigations for Category 2 and 3 files (serious or significant complaints of substance) will be completed by the IPCA within 28 days of receiving the file from Police / 90% / Expired measure / Expired measure
Reviews of Police investigations for Category 2 and 3 files will be completed by the authority within 28 days of receiving the file or Final Report from Police / New measure / 90% / 90%
Monitor places of Police detention
All complaints and referrals indicating systemic custodial management issues are investigated and required improvements recommended / 100% / Expired measure / Expired measure
All routine audits of compliance with the National Standards are undertaken as agreed / 100% / Expired measure / Expired measure
All systemic custodial management issues are raised and discussed with the Police prior to the completion of the relevant review or independent investigation / New measure / New measure / 100%
Privacy Commissioner
Guidance, education and awareness
Public enquiries received and answered / 7,000 / 500 / 7,500
Information sharing / matching
Information matching programmes monitored / 56 / Expired measure / Expired measure
The number of information matching programmes monitored under Part 10 of the Privacy Act / New measure / New measure / 56
New information sharing or matching programmes assessed / 5 / Expired measure / Expired measure
Provide advice and training to key stakeholders regarding information sharing to provide an understanding across the Public Sector of how information can be shared to achieve results and minimise risks, including the use of technology / Achieved / Expired measure / Expired measure
Compliance
Number of complaints received / 800 / 100 / 900
The percentage of complainants' and respondents' who rate their satisfaction of the complaints handling process as ‘satisfactory’ or better / 80% / (15%) / 65%
Policy and Research
The percentage of externally reviewed policy files that rate as 3.5 out of 5 or better for quality / 85% / Expired measure / Expired measure
End of Year Performance Reporting
Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Minister of Justice in a report appended to the Ministry of Justice's Annual Report.
Legal Aid (M42)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the payments of legal aid to approved providers.