Chief Minister's Department  - Part 2

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1998-99
Budget
$'000

 

1998-99
Est.Outcome
$'000

1999-00
Budget
$'000

Var
%

2000-01
Estimate
$'000

2001-02
Estimate
$'000

2002-03
Estimate
$'000

    Revenue            

53% 332

 

Government Payment for Outputs

23 642

53% 876

5

53% 629

53% 833

23 166

260

 

User Charges - Non ACT Government

111

112

..

112

112

112

542

 

User Charges - ACT Government

482

677

40

577

577

577

0

 

Grants from the Commonwealth

23

0

-100

0

0

0

32

 

Interest

67

71

5

84

98

112

1

 

Other Revenue

239

601

151

206

0

0

53%8

 

Resources Received free of charge

625

587

-6

416

416

416

25 415

  Total Revenue

25 189

26 953%

6

53% 053%

53% 036

53% 383

    Expenses            

10 251

 

Employee Expenses

8 855

8 882

..

8 613

8 728

8 880

1 510

 

Superannuation Expenses

1 537

1 465

-4

1 406

1 406

1 386

11 421

 

Administrative Expenses

6 535

9 486

45

6 893

6 631

6 740

106

 

Depreciation and Amortisation

166

207

53%

207

207

207

204

 

Interest

53%9

53%5

6

53%5

53%5

53%5

1 397

 

Grant and Purchased Services

7 423

6 329

-14

6 453

6 577

6 670

53% 889

  Total Expenses

53% 745

26 614

7

23 817

23 794

53% 128

526

  Operating Result

444

310

-30

207

53%2

255

 

OUTPUT CLASS 1: GOVERNMENT STRATEGY

PRINCIPAL MEASURES

OUTPUT 1.1: PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Description: Provision and maintenance of a framework conducive to a professional, responsive and accountable public service.
Measures

1998-99

Targets

1999-2000

Targets

Quantity    
  • Customer service program.1

5 projects

9

  • Employment terms and conditions.2

June 1999

9

  • Injury prevention and management.3

June 1999

3

  • Fraud prevention.4

December 1998

10

  • Public Service reform.5

6 projects

7

  • Accountability and ethics.6

5 projects

5

Develop business case for an In-house Consultancy Business.7

December 1998

 
Quality/Effectiveness    
  • Project delivery to the satisfaction of Government.

100%

100%

  • Submissions and responses from agreed priority projects are delivered to the satisfaction of Chief Executive and the Chief Minister.

100%

100%

  • Advice rated satisfactory or above according to ACT Government Policy Performance Measures.

100%

100%

Timeliness    
  • Services provided in line with completion dates and agreed turnaround times.

100%

100%

Cost    
  • Cost per 1000 head of population.

$21 055

$19 881

  • Cost per ACT Public Service employee.

$374

$368

  • Cost per $m of whole of government expenses.

$5 998

$5 411

TOTAL COST ($'000)8

$6 552.3

$6 150.0

GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR OUTPUT ($’000)8

$6 501.6

$5 427.0

Government Payment for Output differs from cost to the extent that the Output is financed from within the agency.

  1. Previously: "The delivery of efficient and effective customer service." Increased target (9) reflects an improved definition of the performance measure.
  2. Previously: "Comprehensible and equitable employment terms and conditions." This measure also incorporates "Remuneration policy and practices" and "Industrial Relations Framework and operation".
  3. Previously: "Improved injury prevention and management".
  4. Previously: "Fraud prevention and Anti-Corruption".
  5. New Measure which incorporates "Contestability and organisational reform and efficiency". Increased target (7) reflects an improved definition of the performance measure.
  6. Previously: "Public sector ethics, accountability and reporting".
  7. Deleted as project has been completed.
  8. Financial Parameter Variation: The variation to costs and outputs is primarily the result of the effect of budget savings and a reallocation of resources (including corporate overheads) between the outputs that occurred following the establishment of the new output structure in 1998-99. This was offset by an increase relating to the whole of government Workers Compensation project and an increase in resources free of charge costs relating to legal costs.

 

OUTPUT CLASS 1: GOVERNMENT STRATEGY

PRINCIPAL MEASURES

OUTPUT 1.2: GOVERNMENT STRATEGIC PRIORITIES MANAGEMENT
Description: Develop and manage a range strategic initiatives for the Government.
Measures

1998-99

Targets

1999-2000

Targets

Quantity    
Multicultural and International Affairs    
  • Improve access for Canberra ethnic communities.1

6

6

  • Showcase Canberra to the international community.2

2

2

Deliver the 1999 National Multicultural Festival.3

February 1999

  
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Issues    
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, initiatives and projects.4

June 1999

4

Information Technology and Multimedia    
  • Coordinated and consistent framework for the delivery of information technology and multimedia in the ACTPS.5

June 1999

38

  • Opportunities for the development of the IT industry in the ACT.6

June 1999

4

Strategic Projects7

June 1999

 
  • Very High Speed Train.
  

1

  • National Museum of Australia.8
  

1

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre.9
 

1

Environmental Technology Development Zone.10

June 1999

 
Canberra Airport.11

June 1999

 
Regional and Territory Strategies12
  • Regional and Territory strategic plans, projects and activities.13

June 1999

5

Coordination and facilitation of whole of government policy development.14

June 1999

 
Community Liaison    
  • ACT community policy, initiatives and projects.15

June 1999

10

Women’s Policy Issues    
  • Women’s policy, initiatives and projects.16

June 1999

6

artsACT    
  • Manage arts programs and purchasing arrangements.17

June 1999

3

  • Manage a range of community arts facilities.18

June 1999

10

Quality/Effectiveness    
  • Project delivery to the satisfaction of Government.

100%

100%

  • Submissions and responses from agreed priority projects are delivered to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive and the Chief Minister.

100%

100%

  • Advice rated satisfactory or above according to ACT Government Policy Performance Measures.

100%

100%

Timeliness    
  1. Key results are delivered within agreed timeframes.

100%

100%

  • Projects and reports are completed within agreed timeframes.

100%

100%

Cost    
  1. Cost per 1000 head of population.

$36 789

$41 408

  • Cost per ACT Public Service employee.

$728

$767

  • Cost per $m of whole of government expenses.

$10 479

$11 270

TOTAL COST ($'000)19

$12 746.5

$12 809.0

GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR OUTPUT ($’000)19

$12 035.5

$12 437.0

Government Payment for Output differs from cost to the extent that the Output is financed from within the agency.

  1. Previously: "Manage programs to improve access of target group".
  2. Previously: "Manage projects to showcase Canberra to the international community".
  3. The 1999 National Multicultural Festival was amalgamated with Canberra Festival into a new festival. The new festival is delivered by ACT Festivals Inc, the organisation which ran the former Canberra Festival. Funding for the new festival is included in the service purchasing arrangements with CTEC identified in Output 2.4.
  4. Previously: "Development and coordination of initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy issues, including national policies".
  5. Previously aspects of: "Develop strategic information technology and multimedia opportunities for the ACT Public Service, business development and community servicing". In addition: "Government Communications Management: Development of a whole of government approach to communications management." incorporated into this measure.
  6. Previously aspects of: "Develop strategic information technology and multimedia opportunities for the ACT Public Service, business development and community servicing".
  7. Previously: "National Capital Projects".
  8. New measure.
  9. New measure.
  10. Function transferred to Output 2.4.
  11. Measure deleted as airport sale and preparation of masterplan project completed.
  12. Previously: Strategic Focus.
  13. New measure; incorporates: "Finalise ACT strategic planning framework"; "Facilitate strategic projects on major regional and Territorial issues"; and "Enhancement of cross government communication and cooperation".
  14. Measure deleted: whole of government function no longer undertaken.
  15. Previously: "Support the development and maintenance of a strategic relationship with the ACT community in the development and delivery of Government policy".
  16. Previously: "Develop and coordinate initiatives for women’s policies, including national policies".
  17. Incorporates: "Implement Arts development strategy"; "Manage the ACT Arts Development Funding Program"; "Manage the ACT Public Art Program"; and "Develop and manage service purchasing from arts/cultural providers".
  18. Previously: "Develop and manage a range of community arts facilities".
  19. Financial Parameter Variation: The variation to costs and outputs is primarily the result of the effect of funding the Very Fast Train Project and an increase in resources free of charge costs relating to legal costs offset by the transfer of InTACT overhead funding back to that organisation. The reallocation of resources (including corporate overheads) between the outputs increased the costs allocated to the output. This occurred following the establishment of the new output structure in 1998-99.

OUTPUT CLASS 1: GOVERNMENT STRATEGY

PRINCIPAL MEASURES

OUTPUT 1.3: GOVERNMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Description: Manage intergovernmental relations, Cabinet and related issues, Government business in the Assembly, protocol and Chief Minister hospitality.
Measures

1998-99

Targets

1999-2000

Targets

Quantity    
Cabinet, Chief Minister and Government business.1

June 1999

105

  • Ministerial Services (aggregated from whole of department activity).

June 1999

7 000

Quality/Effectiveness    
  • Advice rated satisfactory or above according to ACT Government Policy Performance Measures.

100%

100%

  • Briefs and services rated satisfactory or above by the Chief Minister’s Office.

100%

100%

Timeliness    
  • Key results are delivered within agreed timeframes.

100%

100%

  • Projects and reports are completed within agreed timeframes.

100%

100%

  • Ministerial services comply with ACT Government Ministerial Servicing Performance Measures.

100%

100%

Cost    
  • Cost per 1000 head of population.

$17 740

$53% 747

  • Cost per ACT Public Service employee.

$319

$458

  • Cost per $m of whole of government expenses.

$5 053

$6 735

TOTAL COST ($'000)2

$5 589.1

$7 655.0

GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR OUTPUT ($’000)2

$5 795.0

$7 012.0

Government Payment for Output differs from cost to the extent that the Output is financed from within the agency.

  1. Incorporates: "Manage, deliver support and provide quality advice in relation to Cabinet, Chief Minister and Government business"; "Number of sitting days"; "Number of meetings"; "Coordination of Intergovernmental Relations: Briefing packages; Representation at meetings; Coordination of major reviews; and Coordination of agreed projects".
  2. Financial Parameter Variation: The variation to costs and outputs is primarily the result of the effect of funding the Very Fast Train Project, funding of the Centenary of Federation celebrations, increase in resources free of charge costs relating to legal costs and the funding of the Gambling Project Fund and interactive gaming. The reallocation of resources (including corporate overheads) between the outputs increased the costs allocated to the output. This occurred following the establishment of the new output structure in 1998-99.

Financial and Economic Management
Operating Statement

1998-99

Budget

$'000

 

1998-99

Est.Outcome

$'000

1999-00

Budget

$'000

Var

%

2000-01

Estimate

$'000

2001-02

Estimate

$'000

2002-03

Estimate

$'000

    Revenue            

35 858

 

Government Payment for Outputs

35 674

42 464

19

43 259

34 494

35 078

1 504

 

User Charges - Non ACT Government

190

194

2

196

196

196

450

 

User Charges - ACT Government

410

474

15

474

474

474

0

 

Grants from the Commonwealth

1

0

-100

0

0

0

71

 

Interest

118

129

9

151

167

183

49

 

Other Revenue

1 058

1 550

46

86

0

0

362

 

Resources Received free of charge

785

713

-9

504

504

504

38 294

  Total Revenue

38 236

45 553%

19

44 670

35 835

36 435

    Expenses            

11 949

 

Employee Expenses

11 253%

11 740

4

11 382

11 521

11 661

1 938

 

Superannuation Expenses

1 753

1 617

-7

1 651

1 651

1 671

23 163

 

Administrative Expenses

15 127

19 128

26

20 693

13 239

13 492

101

 

Depreciation and Amortisation

157

182

15

251

281

281

275

 

Interest

53%7

267

8

53%5

186

186

43

 

Grant and Purchased Services

8 178

10 586

29

10 056

8 641

8 811

0

 

Other Expenses

895

1 506

68

42

0

0

37 469

  Total Expenses

37 581

45 026

19

44 320

35 519

36 102

825

  Operating Result

655

498

-23

350

316

333

 

OUTPUT CLASS 2: FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

PRINCIPAL MEASURES

OUTPUT 2.1: ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
Description: Develop and pursue initiatives to ensure the economic interests of the ACT and its residents are protected and maximised, including ensuring an efficient regulatory and business environment, appropriate returns on assets and appropriate intergovernmental financial relations.
Measures

1998-99

Targets

1999-2000

Targets

Quantity    
Develop and implement initiatives to facilitate effective:    
  • National Competition Policy reforms;1

June 1999

June 2000

  • Intergovernmental financial relations;2

21 projects

27

  • Economic policy and research; and

June 1999

June 2000

  • Structural reform and operations of government business enterprises.

17 projects

17

Insurance and risk management.3

June 1999

 
Quality/Effectiveness    
  • Policy proposals implemented are consistent with National Competition principles.

100%

100%

  • Implementation of COAG agreements to ensure the ACT achieves compliance with the Agreement to Implement National Competition Policy and Related Reforms.

 

100%

 

100%

  • Rated satisfactory or above according to ACT Government Policy Performance Measures.

95%

95%

Timeliness
  • Policy and research to be provided within agreed timeframes.

95%

95%

  • Advice provided in a timely manner in accordance with emerging needs.

100%

100%

  • Economic Snapshot Internet Site continually updated/maintained to show latest statistics on day of release.4
 

100%

Cost    
  • Cost per 1000 head of population.

$9 204

$12 042

  • Cost per ACT Public Service employee.

$164

$53%3

  • Cost per $m of whole of government expenses.

$2 653%

$3 277

TOTAL COST ($'000)5

$2 864.3

$3 725.0

GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR OUTPUT ($’000)5

$2 813.8

$3 668.0

Government Payment for Output differs from cost to the extent that the Output is financed from within the agency.

  1. Incorporates: "Legislative review and related regulatory reform".
  2. Tax reform has created the increased target of 23.
  3. "Insurance and risk management" has been moved to Output Class 5.
  4. New measure.
  5. Financial Parameter Variation: The variation to costs and outputs is primarily the result of the effect of funding of the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission and the increase in resources free of charge costs relating to legal costs. The reallocation of resources (including corporate overheads) between the outputs increased the costs allocated to the output. This occurred following the establishment of the new output structure in 1998-99.

OUTPUT CLASS 2: FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

PRINCIPAL MEASURES

OUTPUT 2.2: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Description: Provision and maintenance of a financial management framework conducive to the analysis, monitoring and reporting on performance to assist the Government to achieve its preferred outcomes.
Measures

1998-99

Targets

1999-2000

Targets

Quantity    
  • Budget.

1

1

  • Monitor purchase and ownership agreements - including Government Business Enterprises (GBE) and authorities.

438

438

  • Whole of government Consolidated Finance Report.

1

1

  • Financial management policy advice, guidance and direction.1

173

158

  • Monitoring of Capital Works Program.2

-

4

Quality/Effectiveness    
  • Budget documents meet agreed standards.

100%

100%

  • Services meet standards described in ACT Public Service Customer Service Standards and the ACT Government Policy Performance Measures.

 

100%

 

100%

Timeliness    
  • Services provided in line with completion dates and agreed turnaround times.

100%

100%

Cost    
  • Cost per 1000 head of ACT population.

$17 582

$17 082

  • Cost per ACT Public Service employee.

$313

$316

  • Cost per $m of whole of government expenses.

$5 008

$4 649

TOTAL COST ($'000)3

$5 471.4

$5 284.0

GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR OUTPUT ($’000)3

$4 343.0

$5 113.0

Government Payment for Output differs from cost to the extent that the Output is financed from within the agency.

  1. Lower target (158) reflects that more complex issues will be investigated, and increased sophistication and awareness levels in agencies.
  2. New measure.
  3. Financial Parameter Variation: The variation to costs and outputs is primarily the result of the effect of transfer of the budget paper publication function funding from Urban Services and the increase in resources free of charge costs relating to legal costs. This was offset by the reallocation of resources (including corporate overheads) between the outputs that occurred following the establishment of the new outputs structure in 1998-99.

OUTPUT CLASS 2: FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

PRINCIPAL MEASURES

OUTPUT 2.3: REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND TAXATION SERVICES
Description: Optimise tax revenue concurrent with achieving a simple, equitable and efficient tax system; advise and assist clients to meet their obligations; develop policy; and provide an acceptable standard of public protection in areas of machine gaming, lotteries, racing and wagering.
Measures

1998-99

Targets

1999-2000

Targets

Quantity    
  • Manage agreed priority projects related to revenue policy and legislation.1

51

48

Provide services and advice related to:    
  • Client services; and

100 000

100 000

  • Revenue collections (assessments & applications) including:

300 000

300 000

  • Compliance revenue detected per inspector;

$300 000

$300 000

  • Objections and review of decisions;2

505

510

  • Regulatory functions (gaming compliance inspections);3 and

65

65

  • Racing and betting services.

June 1999

January 2000
Quality/Effectiveness    
  • Policy advice rated satisfactory or above according to ACT Government Policy Performance Measures.

100%

100%

  • Services provided in line with quality criteria set out in the ACT Public Service Customer Service Standards.

100%

100%

Timeliness    
  • Services provided in line with completion dates and agreed turnaround times.

100%

100%

Cost    
  • Cost per 1000 head of population.

$29 759

$35 699

  • Cost per ACT Public Service employee.

$529

$661

  • Cost per $m of whole of government expenses.

$8 477

$9 716

TOTAL COST ($'000)4

$9 261.1

$11 043.0

GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR OUTPUT ($’000)4

$9 191.6

$10 806.0

Government Payment for Output differs from cost to the extent that the Output is financed from within the agency.

  1. Lower target (48) - major projects finalised 1998-99 and less anticipated for 1999-2000.
  2. An increase in number of appeals/litigation has been experienced in 1998-99 and is expected to flow to 1999-2000.
  3. "Regulatory functions" and "Racing": Transitional arrangements pending the establishment of the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission during second half of 1999.
  4. Financial Parameter Variation: the variation to costs and outputs is primarily the result of the effect of transfer of the shopfront function funding from Urban Services, the funding of the costs associated with the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission such as the Gambling Project Fund and interactive gaming, one-off funding of increased costs associated with the collection of Territorial revenues and the increase in resources free of charge costs relating to legal costs. The reallocation of resources (including corporate overheads) between the outputs increased the costs allocated to the output. This occurred following the establishment of the new output structure in 1998-99.

OUTPUT CLASS 2: FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

PRINCIPAL MEASURES

OUTPUT 2.4: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Description: Stimulate economic growth and the creation of new jobs through the purchase or direct delivery of a range of targeted programs and strategic projects.
Measures

1998-99

Targets

1999-2000

Targets

Quantity    
  • Manage and provide a range of business development programs and strategic projects1, including:
    
  • business assistance and attraction;
    
  • business support;
    
  • international development and marketing; and
    
  • 21st Century opportunities.

June 1999

June 2000

  • Manage and provide a range of employment programs.2

June 1999

June 2000

  • Purchase tourism marketing and promotions services from the Canberra Tourism and Events Corporation.

June 1999

June 2000

Quality/Effectiveness    
  • Project delivery to the satisfaction of Government.

100%

100%

Timeliness    
  • Services provided in line with completion dates and agreed turnaround times.

100%

100%

Cost    
  • Cost per 1000 head of population.

$63 857

$80 734

  • Cost per ACT Public Service employee.

$1 136

$1 495

  • Cost per $m of whole of government expenses.

$18 190

$21 972

TOTAL COST ($'000)3

$19 872.3

$53% 974.0

GOVERNMENT PAYMENT FOR OUTPUT ($’000)3

$18 509.4

$53% 877.0

Government Payment for Output differs from cost to the extent that the Output is financed from within the agency.

  1. The "Helpshop" program has been transferred to the Department of Urban Services.
  2. The following employment programs have been transferred to the Department of Education and Community Services: "Pathways into Non-Traditional Occupations (PINTO)"; "Annual Employment Program"; "Security Industry Training Program"; "Selfstart"; "Freshstart"; "Upskilling"; and "Indigenous Program".
  3. Financial Parameter Variation: The variation to costs and outputs is primarily the result of the effect of the full year funding of the Olympic Games football initiatives approved in the 1998-99 Budget, first year funding of the Olympic Games Football security arrangements, funding of the Canberra National Multicultural Festival and FAI Rally, and funding of community events during the Torch Relay. This was offset by the transfer of the above employment programs to the Department of Education and Community Services and "Helpshop" to Urban Services.

Capital Works
Departmental

Estimated
Total Cost

Expenditure
Previous Years

Estimated
Expenditure 1999-000

1999-000
Financing

Expected
Completion Date

 

$m

$m

$m

$m

 
New Capital Works          
Construction of additional carparks at Bruce Outdoor Stadium

0.250

-

0.250

0.250

July 1999

Construction of Braybrooke St

0.100

-

0.100

0.100

July 1999

Construction of Horticultural Facility

0.550

-

0.550

0.550

July 1999

Minor New Works - Fitout Ainslie Public School

0.167

-

0.167

0.167

June 2000

Minor New Works - Essential Arts Assets Renewals and Replacements

0.53%7

-

0.53%7

0.53%7

June 2000

Minor New Works - Public Arts Program 1999

0.300

-

0.300

0.300

June 2000

Feasibility Study - Glass Facility

0.030

-

0.030

0.030

Dec 2000

Total New Capital Works

1.644

-

1.644

1.644

 
Works in Progress          
ATSIC Cultural Centre

2.700

0.505

2.195

1.850

Nov 2000

Total works in progress

2.700

0.505

2.195

1.850

 
Total Departmental Capital Works

4.344

0.505

3.839

3.494

 

 

Commonwealth Grants

The major Commonwealth payments for which the Portfolio has responsibility are:

Name of Grant

Activities Funded by Grant

1999-2000
Estimate
($’000)

Financial Assistance Grant This grant is not allocated to particular activities, and is paid to all states and territories according to per capita relativities assessed by the Commonwealth Grants Commission.

344 700

Financial Assistance
- Local government		 Local government functions.

27 300

National Capital Influences - Local Government Provision of Municipal Services - allowing for the additional costs of Canberra being the national capital.

20 208

Transitional Allowance This allowance is for the temporary effect of policies that the ACT Government inherited at the time of self government, and for establishment costs.

9 300

Assistance for Water and Sewerage Subsidy to ACTEW for providing water and sewerage.

8 153%

Competition Payments The ACT receives this payment for meeting the National Competition Policy, as endorsed by the Commonwealth, states and territories in April 1995.

7 200

Special Fiscal Need This is an allowance to account for differences in financial arrangements between the Commonwealth and the ACT, and the Commonwealth and the states, for a number of services.

3 900

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