Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements No. 2 2008-09 

Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statement No. 2 2008-09

Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09

Explanation of supplementary additional estimates 2008-09

• User Guide
• 1.1 Overview of Supplementary Additional Appropriations Sought
• 1.2 Agency Resource Statement
• 1.3 Agency Measures Table
• 1.4 Supplementary Additional Estimates and Variations
• 1.5 Breakdown of Supplementary Additional Estimates by Appropriation Bill, of funding sought
• 1.6 Breakdown of Supplementary Additional Estimates by Special Appropriation, of funding sought
• 1.7 Variations to Administered Items

Minister for Families, Housing, Community
Services and Indigenous Affairs
PARLIAMENT HOUSE
CANBERRA 2600


President of the Senate
Australian Senate
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600



Speaker
House of Representatives
Parliament House
CANBERRA  ACT  2600

Dear Mr President
Dear Mr Speaker

I hereby submit Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements No. 2 in support of the supplementary appropriations being sought for the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Portfolio through Appropriation Bill (No.5) 2008-09.

These statements have been developed, and are submitted to the Parliament, as a statement on the funding requirements being sought for the Portfolio.

I present these statements by virtue of my ministerial responsibility for accountability to the Parliament and, through it, the public.

Yours sincerely

The Hon. Jenny Macklin, MP

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User Guide

The purpose of the Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements No. 2 (PSAES No. 2) is to explain Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09. This document serves to inform senators and members of parliament and the public of the proposed allocation of supplementary additional appropriations to Government outcomes by agencies within the portfolio.

The PSAES No. 2 are declared by Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09 to be a 'relevant document' to the interpretation of the Bill according to section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Whereas the PSAES No. 2 are focused on explaining the Supplementary Additional Estimates appropriations, information on total 2008-09 Budget resourcing and a full set of agency budgeted financial statements can be found in the 2008-09 Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements which accompanied the 2008-09 annual Appropriation Bills (No. 3) and (No. 4).

1.1 Overview of Supplementary Additional Appropriations Sought

On 3 February 2009, the Australian Government announced measures for a Nation Building and Jobs Plan to support jobs and invest in future long term economic growth. The Nation Building and Jobs Plan builds on the Government's earlier Economic Security Strategy package as a response to the severe global recession.

The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) is seeking additional appropriations of $28.5 million through Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09 and a reduction of $74.7 million through Special Appropriations. These variations are due to additional measures and other variations announced under the Nation Building and Jobs Plan since the Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements.

1.2 Agency Resource Statement

The Agency Resource Statement details the resourcing for FaHCSIA at Supplementary Additional Estimates. Table 1.1 outlines the total resourcing available from all sources for the 2008 09 Budget year, including variations through Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09, Special Appropriations and Special Accounts.

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Table 1.1: Agency resource statement – as at Supplementary Additional Estimates No.2

		Estimate as at Additional Estimates 2008-09 $'000	+	Proposed Supplementary Estimates No.2 2008-09 $'000	=	Total Estimate at Supplementary Estimates No. 2 2008-09 $'000		Total Available Appropriation 2007-08 $'000
Ordinary Annual Services
Departmental outputs		1,552,369		17,395 1		1,569,764		1,443,783
Relevant agency receipts		21,812		-		21,8122		22,821
Total		1,574,181		17,395		1,591,576		1,466,604
Administered expenses
Outcome 1		840,168		-		840,168		853,413
Outcome 2		504,907		-		504,907		444,853
Outcome 3		175,420		-		175,420		307,226
Outcome 4		186,222		11,091		197,313		142,928
Total		1,706,717		11,0911		1,717,808		1,748,420
Non-Directly Appropriated Revenue excluding Special Accounts		45,472		-		45,472		153,036
Payments to CAC Act Bodies		123,587		-		123,587		-
Total Administered Expenses		1,875,776		11,091		1,886,867		1,901,456
Total Ordinary Annual Services	A	3,449,957		28,486		3,478,443		3,368,060
Other services
Administered expenses Specific payments to states, ACT, NT and local government
Outcome 1		319,684		-		319,684		15,234
Outcome 2		1,024,492		-		1,024,492		958,421
Outcome 3		10,054		-		10,054		55,827
Outcome 4		1,460,799		-		1,460,799		1,158,379
Total		2,815,029		-		2,815,029		2,187,861
Departmental non-operating
Equity injections		6,758		-		6,758		39,409
Previous years' outputs		-		-		-		-
Total		6,758		-		6,758		39,409
Total Other Services	B	2,821,787		-		2,821,787		2,227,270
Total Available Annual Appropriations		6,271,744		28,486		6,300,230		5,595,330
Special Appropriations
Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976		96,437		-		96,437		82,950
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999		44,450,802		-		44,450,802		34,571,626
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999		26,120,448		- 74,736		26,045,712		16,712,970
Total Special Appropriations	C	70,667,687		- 74,736		70,592,951		51,367,546
Total Appropriations excluding Special Accounts		76,939,431		- 46,250		76,893,181		56,962,876
Special Accounts
Opening balance3		1,868,183		-		1,868,183		1,736,041
Adjustments		3		-		3		139
Appropriation receipts4		172,227		-		172,227		131,992
Non-Appropriation receipts to Special Accounts		299,358		-		299,358		132,842
Total Special Accounts	D	2,339,771		-		2,339,771		2,001,014
Total resourcing		79,279,202		- 46,250		79,232,952		58,963,890
A+B+C+D
Less appropriations drawn from Annual or Special Appropriations above and credited to Special Accounts and/or CAC Act bodies through annual appropriations		- 295,814		-		- 295,814		- 131,992
Total net resourcing for Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs		78,983,388		- 46,250		78,937,138		58,831,898

Note: All figures are GST exclusive.

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Third Party Payments from and on behalf of other agencies

	Estimate as at Supplementary Additional Estimates 2008-09 $'000	Total Estimate at Supplementary Estimates No. 2 2008-09 $'000
Centrelink has authority to make the following payments to customers on behalf of FaHCSIA:
Special Appropriation - A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999	23,276,868	23,202,132
Special Appropriation - Social Security (Administration) Act 1999	44,373,656	44,373,656
DVA has authority to make the following payments to customers on behalf of FaHCSIA:
Special Appropriation - Social Security (Administration) Act 1999	71,406	71,406
Payments made to other agencies for the provision of services:
Australian Taxation Office	9,015	9,015
Centrelink	982,865	997,623
DVA	199	199
Medicare Australia	9,181	9,181
Payments made to CAC Act bodies within the portfolio:
Aboriginal Hostels Limited	34,281	34,281
Indigenous Business Australia	37,402	37,402
Torres Strait Regional Authority	51,904	51,904

DVA = Department of Veterans' Affairs
CAC Act = Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997

1.3 Agency Measures Table

Table 1.2 summarises new Government measures funded through Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09.

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Table 1.2 Agency Measures

	Output Group	2008-09 )	2009-10	2010-11	2011-12
		($'000)	($'000)	($'000)	($'000)
Expense measures
Implementation of Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Single Income Family Bonus	3.1
Administered expense		-	-	-	-
Departmental outputs		5,338	42	-	-
Total		5,338	42	-	-
Implementation of Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Back to School Bonus	3.1
Administered expense		-	-	-	-
Departmental outputs		10,067	76	-	-
Total		10,067	76	-	-
Implementation of Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Investment in Social Housing	4.1
Administered expense		-	-	-	-
Departmental outputs		1,990	3,175	1,935	1,329
Total		1,990	3,175	1,935	1,329
Emergency Relief Program - Doubling of Funding	4.2
Administered expense		11,091	34,215	35,071	-
Departmental outputs		-	-	-	-
Total		11,091	34,215	35,071	-
Total expense measures
	Administered	11,091	34,215	35,071	-
	Departmental	17,395	3,293	1,935	1,329
	Total	28,486	37,508	37,006	1,329

Note: All figures are reported in Fiscal Balance Terms

1.4 Supplementary Additional Estimates and Variations

Table 1.3 details the Supplementary Additional Estimates and variations resulting from new measures in Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09.

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Table 1.3 Supplementary additional estimates and variations to outcomes from measures

	Output Group Impacted	2008-09 ($'000)	2009-10 ($'000)	2010-11 ($'000)	2011-12 ($'000)
Outcome 3
Increase in estimates (departmental)
Implementation of Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Single Income Family Bonus	3.1	5,338	42	-	-
Implementation of Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Back to School Bonus	3.1	10,067	76	-	-
Net impact on estimates for Outcome 3 (departmental)		15,405	118	-	-
Outcome 4
Increase in estimates (administered)
Emergency Relief Program - Doubling of Funding	4.2	11,091	34,215	35,071	-
Net impact on estimates for Outcome 4 (administered)		11,091	34,215	35,071	-
Increase in estimates (departmental)
Implementation of Nation Building and Jobs Plan - Investment in Social Housing	4.1	1,990	3,175	1,935	1,329
Net impact on estimates for Outcome 4 (departmental)		1,990	3,175	1,935	1,329

Note: All figures are reported in Total Resourcing Terms

1.5 Breakdown of Supplementary Additional Estimates by Appropriation Bill, of funding sought

Table 1.4 details the Supplementary Additional Estimates sought for FaHCSIA through Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09.

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Table 1.4 - Appropriation Bill (No 5) 2008-09

	2007-08 available ($'000)	2008-09 Budget ($'000)	Supplementary additional estimates no. 2 ($'000)	Reduced estimates ($'000)	2008-09 revised ($'000)
ADMINISTERED ITEMS
Outcome 1 Greater self-reliance and economic, social and community engagement for Indigenous Australians	853,413	840,168	-	-	840,168
Outcome 2 Seniors, people with disabilities, carers, youth and women are supported, recognised and encouraged to participate in the community	444,853	504,907	-	-	504,907
Outcome 3 Families and children have choices and opportunities	307,226	175,420	-	-	175,420
Outcome 4 Strong and resilient communities	142,928	186,222	11,091	-	197,313
Total	1,748,420	1,706,717	11,091	-	1,717,808
DEPARTMENTAL OUTPUTS
Outcome 1 Greater self-reliance and economic, social and community engagement for Indigenous Australians	349,464	307,720	-	-	307,720
Outcome 2 Seniors, people with disabilities, carers, youth and women are supported, recognised and encouraged to participate in the community	482,870	606,354	-	-	606,354
Outcome 3 Families and children have choices and opportunities	500,735	520,685	15,405	-	536,090
Outcome 4 Strong and resilient communities	110,714	117,610	1,990	-	119,600
Total	1,443,783	1,552,369	17,395	-	1,569,764
Total administered and departmental	3,192,203	3,259,086	28,486	-	3,287,572

1.6 Breakdown of Supplementary Additional Estimates by Special Appropriation, of funding sought

 Table 1.5 details the Supplementary Additional Estimates sought for FaHCSIA through Special Appropriations.

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Table 1.5 - Estimates of expenses from special appropriations resulting from Additional Estimates

	Output Group	Budget estimate 2008-09 ($'000)	Supplementary estimate 2008-09 ($'000)	Revised estimate 2008-09 ($'000)
Estimated expenses
Outcome 3 A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
Single Income Family Bonus5	3.1	1,419,973	- 74,736	1,345,237
Total Outcome 3		1,419,973	- 74,736	1,345,237
Total Special Appropriations		1,419,973	- 74,736	1,345,237

1.7 Variations to Administered Items

Administered items are expenses, revenues, assets or liabilities managed by agencies on behalf of the Commonwealth. Table 1.6 shows the variations to administered items.

Table 1.6 - Variations to Administered Items

	Output Group	Budget estimate 2008-09 ($'000)	Supplementary estimate 2008-09 ($'000)	Revised estimate 2008-09 ($'000)
Administered Items
Outcome 4
Financial Management	B1 4.2	49,162	60,253	11,091
Total Outcome 4		49,162	60,253	11,091
Total Administered Items		49,162	60,253	11,091

1. Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2008-09 - See Table 1.4
2. Relevant Agency receipts - includes ANAO resources received free of charge.
3. This reflects the actual opening balance of Special Accounts as at 30 June 2008.
4. Appropriation receipts from FaHCSIA Annual and Special Appropriations for 2008-09 included above.
5. This is due to a variation to a previously announced measure.