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Head 67: Ministry of Planning and
Development
A summary of the Ministry’s Expenditure, Divisions and Projects.
Financial Scrutiny Unit, Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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An electronic copy of this Guide can be found on the Parliament website: www.ttparliament.org
All correspondence should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Standing Finance Committee
Office of the Parliament
Levels G-7, Tower D
The Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre
1A Wrightson Road Port of Spain Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: (868) 624-7275; Fax: (868) 625-4672
Email: [email protected]
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Table of Contents About this Guide.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Head 67: Ministry of Planning and Development................................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Auditor General Report Findings for the Fiscal year 2018 ................................................................................................................................ 10
Key Statements from 2018/2019 Standing Finance Committee Debate ........................................................................................................... 12
Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) fiscal year 2018/2019 Achievements ...................................................................................... 13
Administration .........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Regional Development Planning .........................................................................................................................................................................13
The Ministry’s total allocation as a percentage of the National Budget for the period 2014 to 2020. ....................................................... 15
Where the Ministry spends its money ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2019-2020 Estimates of Expenditure ......................................................................................................................................................................16
Summary of Recurrent Expenditure for the Period 2014-2020 .......................................................................................................................... 17
Analysis of Summary of Expenditures .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Staff and Pay ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2014-2020 ............................................................................................. 24
Public Sector Investment Programme 2019/2020 Projections ............................................................................................................................ 26
Administration .........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Regional Development Planning .........................................................................................................................................................................27
Noteworthy Development Programme Estimates in 2017-2020 ........................................................................................................................ 28
Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2017 ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2018 ............................................................................................................................................. 30
New Projects for the Financial Year 2019 .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
New Projects for the Financial Year 2020 .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
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Committee Reports related to the Ministry of Planning and Development .................................................................................................. 34
Recent Legislative Developments .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
General Useful Information .................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
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About this Guide
This guide provides a summary of expenditure for the Ministry of Planning and Development for the period 2014-2020. It provides the
Members of Parliament and stakeholders with an overview of the Ministry’s responsibilities. The primary purpose of this guide is to
consolidate the information contained within the various Budget Documents pertaining to the Ministry of Planning and Development,
and provide readers with an analysis of same. This guide is based primarily on:
the Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure;
the Draft Estimates of Development Programme;
the Public Sector Investment Programme; and
the Auditor General Report on the Public Accounts of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for the Financial Year
2018.
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Head 67: Ministry of Planning and Development
Overview1
Minister: The Honorable Camille Robinson-Regis, MP
Permanent Secretary: Mrs. Joanne Deoraj
The Ministry of Planning and Development is a collaborative Government Ministry, responsible for providing the necessary policy
guidance and development, technical support, advice and feasibility assessment for national advancement. The Ministry’s principal
mandate is national development concentrated on four main pillars which are economic development, social development, spatial
development and environmental development.
The Ministry also serves as the focal point for international and regional agencies such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB),
the United Nations system of agencies, the European Union and the Caribbean Development Bank.
The Ministry of Planning and Development also facilitates national development through the following:
Coordinating all stakeholders in the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s National Strategy for Development, Vision 2030;
Coordination of national statistics;
Environmental policy, planning and management;
National monitoring and evaluation;
Socio-economic planning, coordinating and monitoring;
1 Ministry of Planning and Development, website; Accessed on October 1, 2019 https://www.planning.gov.tt/content/about
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Spatial development; and
Technical cooperation on special projects and programmes inter alia.
The Ministry of Planning and Development is in the business of service, and strives to deliver to its stakeholders with dedication and
efficiency while understanding that the people it serve are its greatest assets.
Divisions and Units
The following is a list of divisions and units under the Ministry of Planning and Development2:
Accounts Legal Services Project Planning & Reconstruction Division (PPRD)
Audit Planning Unit Technical Co-Operation Unit
Corporate Communications Unit Central Statistical Office Environmental Policy and Planning Division
General Administration Unit (GA) Global Services Promotion Program Socio-Economic Policy Planning Division (SEPP)
Human Resource Division National Transformation Unit (NTU) Town & Country Planning Division (TCPD)
Library Services European Development Unit (EDF) San Fernando Water Front Project
Information Technology (IT) Green Fund Executing Unit
State Enterprises, Statutory Boards and Other Bodies
There are a number of supporting statutory boards and agencies all working in unison to achieve the objectives set by the Ministry’s
mandate.
2 Ministry of Planning and Development, website; Accessed on October 1, 2019: https://www.planning.gov.tt/content/divisions
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Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI)
The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) has been a reputable name in the Region, an invaluable Caribbean asset which is a
multifaceted Institution providing service in the areas of:
Laboratory and field testing Research and Development Training Consulting
Since its establishment, CARIRI has become a widely recognized centre of excellence, leading and serving through innovation and
technology and is committed to local and regional development.
CARIRI houses multimillion dollar, modern laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained specialist professionals,
technologists, technicians, consultants and researchers and have thus been able to provide solutions to Caribbean industries, businesses
and small entrepreneurs, while making great strides in keeping the environment safe.3.
Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA)
The Chaguaramas Development Authority aims to provide exceptional customer experience through Eco-friendly business, Recreational
facilities & services; utilizing a sustainable business model built on good governance, continuous learning, and employee development.
The CDA intends to achieve this vision by facilitating eco-friendly business, recreational facilities and services which will be achieved
using a sustainable business model that is transparent and based on sound business practices and ethics4.
3 CARIRI website. Accessed September 11, 2019. http://www.cariri.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71&Itemid=541 4 Chaguaramas Development Authority, website; Accessed on September 11 2019: http://www.chaguaramas.com/about-cda/about-us/vision-mission-and-core-values
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The Economic Development Advisory Board
The Economic Development Advisory Board is focused on Economic Development through the development and advocacy of policies,
programmes and projects which bear on Trinidad and Tobago’s long term development and transformation, and specifically, with those
that promote the diversification of the economy5.
Environmental Management Authority
The Authority facilitates co-operation among persons and manages the environment in a manner, which fosters participation and
promotes consensus, including encouraging the use of appropriate means to avoid or expeditiously resolve disputes through mechanisms
for alternative dispute resolution.6
Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA)
The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) is a multi-disciplinary marine and environmental research organisation established by Act of
Parliament (Chap. 37:01 of the Revised Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1990). The IMA was
established following negotiations for an agreement signed in 1974 between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the United
Nations, through its Executing Agency, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Institute was mandated to collect,
analyse and disseminate information relating to the economic, technological, environmental, social and legal developments in marine
affairs and to formulate and implement specific programmes/projects7.
National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago
5 Ministry of Planning and Development, website; Accessed on September 11 2019. https://www.planning.gov.tt/content/divisions 6 Environmental Management Authority, website. Accessed on September, 11, 2019. https://www.ema.co.tt/index.php/what-we-do 7 The Institute of Marine Affairs, website. Accessed on September 11, 2019. https://www.ima.gov.tt/history/
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The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago was established by Act No. 11 of 1991 and amended by Act No. 31 of 1999. The Trust was
established for the purpose of:
Permanently preserving lands that are heritage sites and as far as practicable, retaining their natural features and conserving the animal and plant life;
Preserving, maintaining, repairing and servicing or, arranging for the preservation of heritage property and where such property comprises buildings, augmenting the amenities of such buildings and their surroundings;
Making provision for the access to and enjoyment of heritage property by the public;
Encouraging research into heritage property;
Making the public aware of the importance of our heritage;
Advising Government on the care of our heritage8.
8 National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago website. Accessed on September 11, 2019. http://nationaltrust.tt/about-us/what-we-do/
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Auditor General Report Findings for the Fiscal year 2018 Ref: Auditor General’s Report9
PROCUREMENT OF FUEL AND LUBRICANTS
Vehicle Registers necessary to maintain control over custody and location of vehicles were not updated at the Ministry of Health, Ministry
of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Planning and Development and at certain divisions of the Ministry of Works and Transport.
Commitments
At the Ministry of Planning and Development, commitments under Minor Equipment Purchases and Development Programme totalling
$745,328.25 were not entered in the Vote Book.
Note 2 l (i) – Total Outstanding Commitments
At the Ministry of Planning and Development, the disclosure of $78,668.75 as commitments in the Note to the Accounts did not agree
with the amount of $101,236.75 as recorded in the Ministry’s Vote Book. This variance resulted from an omission of a number of
commitments totalling $22,568.00 from one of the Ministry’s accounting units.
GREEN FUND - $6,002,631,525.29
Section 65 (3) places the management of the activities financed by the Fund under the Minster with responsibility for the environment.
The responsibility for the Green Fund now lies with the Minister of Planning and Development. Disbursements however, in accordance
with section 65 (2) is the responsibility of the Minster responsible for finance.
9 Report of the Auditor General on the Public Accounts of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for the Financial Year ended September 30, 2018, pgs. 21 ,23,25,41,45,46, 72. http://138.128.179.50/sites/default/files/Auditor%20Generals%20Report%20on%20the%20Public%20Accounts%202018.pdf
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Follow-up Audit on the Provision of Pharmaceuticals in the Public Health Sector
Recommendations made at paragraph 5.37 of the 2017 Report, stated that the Ministry of Health in consultation with the Ministry of
Public Administration and Communication and the Ministry of Planning and Development should ensure that:
“The respective RHAs develop/update their IT Strategic Plan to ensure that IT risks and resources are managed appropriately;
IT policies and procedures which adhere to international IT standards are developed for the RHAs;
A feasibility study is conducted prior to the acquisition of any new system;
Standardized IT solutions are developed and implemented across all RHAs to facilitate operations as well as to realise benefits such as data comparability, harmonized reporting, cost savings and sharing of expertise;
All RHAs comply with IT related legislation;
All RHAs develop a Business Continuity Plan after identifying critical IT assets and processes through a Business Impact Review;
Regular training is conducted to ensure that IT staff is kept updated with changes in the IT environment in order to maintain high security and quality standards; and
The Internal Audit Units of the RHAs are strengthened with the required skills and resources so that regular reviews of IT security and controls are undertaken.”
To date, responses were not received from either the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Planning and Development on the status of
implementation of any of the above mentioned recommendations.
Deposit Accounts
The Financial Instructions 1965, Part XIII, paragraph 212 (2) states, “Departments shall prepare a reconciliation statement with details of the
composition of the balance and such statement shall fully explain any difference between the departmental and Comptroller of Accounts balances of the
account.” Reconciliation Statements of Deposit Accounts and/or supporting analyses of balances where necessary were not received as
shown below:
Ministry/Department
Number of Accounts Held
Number of Accounts Submitted
Number of Accounts not submitted to AGD
Ministry of Planning and Development 7 2 5
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Key Statements from 2018/2019 Standing Finance Committee Debate
During the reading of the Appropriation (Financial Year 2019) Bill, 2018, the following statements were made by the Minister of Planning
and Development in relation to the emphases of the Ministry of Planning and Development for fiscal year 2018/201910:
“…The Ministry of Planning and Development is in the process of ensuring that Ministries deliver robust national development planning that
is needed through the National Development Strategy 2016—2030, the Vision 2030 plan.…
… The Ministry is the coordinating entity for the San Fernando Waterfront Redevelopment Project and this project is one of the largest
regeneration projects in Trinidad and Tobago to date and aims to revive the economic, social and cultural vitality of the city of San Fernando..
… there is a concern that has been expressed by the Solicitor General that there needs to be an amendment to the CARIRI Act …because of
about three factors. One, that … CARIRI no longer has a regional remit. ... And there is a requirement in the legislation that there should be
someone appointed from the region. And there is also an issue as it relates to the IDC which has been defunct for quite some time. So, we will
have … to have the CARIRI Act amended to allow for the change.
Payments are being processed on acceptance of offer by the cane farmers. Payments were allocated into two categories as follows; the first
payment in tranche one and the second payment is tranches two and three... Based on the trend for the past fiscal year, we anticipate 210
payments to be agreed upon in fiscal 2018/2019 with an approximate value of $42,809,031.36. However, there is a possibility of an increase in
payments should there be an influx of those cane farmers who obtained Letters of Administration...”
10 Minister of Planning and Development Statement, Standing Finance Committee 2018, Hansard: Appropriation (Financial Year 2018) Bill, 2018, 15 Oct 2018. pgs.
233-234. http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/hh20181015SFC.pdf
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Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) fiscal year 2018/2019 Achievements11
Administration
Public Buildings
Construction and refurbishment works were undertaken, aimed at providing suitable accommodation and a safe and healthy work
environment at several Ministries and Departments in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. The sum of
$144.8 million was allocated of which $29.4 million was expended to undertake activities which included the preparation of
architectural and design drawings for a new head office for the Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD).
Regional Development Planning
The Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD) along with the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MRDLG)
are steadily moving forward with the implementation of the Planning and Facilitation of Development (PAFD) Act in conjunction
with Local Government Reform. Implementation will be spearheaded by the PAFD Implementation Committee led by the Permanent
Secretaries of both Ministries.
The Improvement of the Service Delivery Infrastructure at the Town and Country Planning Division (TCPD) is a project that embodies
the vision of Delivering Good Governance and Service Excellence. Expending a sum of $0.7 million in fiscal 2019, the project has
provided for the following:
11 Public Sector Investment Programme 2020, pages 65, 77-78. Accessed October 08, 2019. https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PSIP-
Trinidad-and-Tobago.pdf
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the design and implementation of a website for TCPD;
a public sensitisation campaign including a digital display and content at the North Regional Office;
infrastructure upgrades to the four (4) regional offices;
design of a functional floor plan to improve efficiency at the Eastern Regional Office; and
preparation of the RFP for the supply and installation of storage cabinets and shelving for the vault at the South Regional Office.
The Automation of the Construction Permit Process is in the advanced stages of implementation as registration for use of the system
began in fiscal 2019. The project is spearheaded by the MPD in collaboration with the MRDLG and MTI. This initiative will
significantly decrease the time of filing for construction permits, accessing information on permits and other dependent processes
that can result in the loss of time and revenue thereby improving the ease of doing business. Staff of the Eastern Regional Office were
sensitised about the project outcomes and their role in the project, while staff across all TCPD offices received basic IT related training.
Also, all preparatory work for the launch of the pilot at the North Regional Office continued.
The digitisation project, which promises to create an exponential effect on improving efficiency at the TCPD, commenced with
expenditure of $0.5 million in fiscal 2019. Emergency remediation of files which were damaged by flood water was completed, along
with the sorting and batching of files for the North Regional Office. Contracts were also awarded for file storage, rental and
transportation.
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The Ministry’s total allocation as a percentage of the National Budget for the period
2014 to 2020.12
Year Total Allocation National Budget Percentage of National Budget
2014 $ 286,918,846.00 $ 65,020,886,424.00 0.44%
2015 $ 296,174,349.00 $ 61,966,922,675.00 0.48%
2016 $ 361,439,246.00 $ 56,573,913,053.00 0.64%
2017 $ 278,368,657.00 $ 54,883,150,410.00 0.51%
2018 $ 274,947,385.00 $ 54,211,726,813.00 0.51%
2019 $ 264,089,245.00 $ 54,149,378,860.00 0.49%
2020 $ 308,222,000.00 $ 58,058,338,392.00 0.53%
Total allocation for the Ministry as a percentage of the National Budget illustrated an increase in the allocation to the
Ministry of Planning and Development by 0.04% between the period 2018/2019 and 2019/2020.
12 For the Financial Years 2014-2018, actual figures were used to calculate total allocation. However, estimates were used to calculate the total allocation for the Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020. 12 Total Allocation for the Ministry of Planning and Development =Recurrent Expenditure + Consolidated Fund Expenditure 12 The National Budget =Recurrent Expenditure + Development Programme Expenditure: Consolidated Fund
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Where the Ministry spends its money
2019-2020 Estimates of Expenditure
The budget allocation of $308,222,000 for the Ministry of Planning and Development is comprised of:
The Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure in the sum of $ 259,311,000 13;
The Draft Estimates of Development Programme in the sum of $48,911,00014;
o Consolidated Fund in the sum of $ 43,911,000; and
o Infrastructure Development Fund15 of the sum $ 5,000,000.
The Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure include:
01 Personnel Expenditure - $ 70,399,000;
02 Goods and Services- $73,147,000;
03 Minor Equipment Purchases- $1.500,000;
04 Current Transfers and Subsidies - $ 92,765,000; and
06 Current Transfers to Statutory Boards and Similar bodies - $21,500,000.
The Ministry of Planning and Development’s:
Recurrent Expenditure as a percentage of the total Recurrent Expenditure budget is 0.47%;
Consolidated Fund allocation as a percentage of the total Consolidated Fund allocation is 2%; and
Infrastructure Development Fund allocation as a percentage of the total Infrastructure Development Fund is 0.19%.
13 Ministry of Finance website – Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure for the financial year 2020 accessed on October 08, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/numbered-P.E.-Book-Print.pdf 14 Draft Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of-Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf 15 Head 18 –Ministry of Finance, Sub-Head 04 – Current Transfers and Subsidies, Sub-Item 11- Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) (Infrastructure Development Fund allocation is part of the Ministry of Finance allocation for the financial year. Therefore, the total recurrent expenditure for the Ministry of Planning and Development does not include the IDF funding.
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Summary of Recurrent Expenditure for the Period 2014-2020
2014 Actual 2015 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2018 Actual2019 Revised
Estimates2020 Estimates
Personnel Expenditure $46,498,927 $70,743,366 $57,516,426 $60,362,543 $61,915,066 $62,800,000 $70,399,000
Goods and Services $53,533,791 $62,146,590 $69,149,841 $61,980,934 $73,625,172 $62,526,261 $73,147,000
Minor Equipment Purchases $771,168 $655,932 $276,346 $361,645 $448,829 $40,000 $1,500,000
Current Transfer and Subsidies $52,152,828 $67,455,574 $168,154,091 $102,437,710 $94,366,124 $82,867,584 $92,765,000
Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies $- $- $21,311,100 $32,225,000 $21,561,658 $21,326,000 $21,500,000
Total $152,956,714.00 $201,001,462.00 $316,407,804.00 $257,367,832.00 $251,916,849.00 $229,559,845.00 $259,311,000.00
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Analysis of Summary of Expenditures
Recurrent Expenditure refers to the payments for expenses which are incurred during the day-to-day operations of the Ministry for
personnel expenditure, goods and services, minor equipment purchases, current transfers and subsidies and current transfers to statutory
boards and similar bodies.
Recurrent Expenditure for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 is $259,311,000. This represents 0.47% of the total Recurrent Expenditure for the
financial year 2019/2020.
Recurrent Expenditure for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 was $229,559,845 (Revised). Comparing this figure with Fiscal Year 2019/2020,
there is an increase of 12.96%.
The larger portion of the allocation has consistently gone to Sub-Head 04 Current Transfers and Subsidies. This figure has been
steady at approximately 39% of the total allocation for the years 2014 to 2020.
In 2019 (Revised) Sub-Head 01 Personnel Expenditure percentage was 27.36% of the Ministry’s total recurrent expenditure.
Comparing this with the allocation in Fiscal Year 2019/2020, there is a decrease of 0.21%.
Sub-Head 03 Minor Equipment Purchases received the lowest percentage of the allocation for the period 2014 to 2020. However
compared to the allocation in Fiscal Year 2018/2019, there was an increase of 0.56% in Fiscal 2019/2020.
Sub-Head 06 Current transfers to State Boards and Similar Bodies represented approximately 8.29% of the total recurrent allocation
when compared to the last fiscal year there was a decrease of 1%.
The percentage allocation of expenditure for the five (5) Sub-Heads has fluctuated over the seven (7) year period.
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30.40%
35.00%
0.50%
34.10%
0.00%
2014 Actual
Personnel Expenditure
Goods and Services
Minor Equipment Purchases
Current Transfer and Subsidies
Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies
35.20%
30.92%
0.33%
33.56%
0.00%
2015 Actual
Personnel Expenditure
Goods and Services
Minor Equipment Purchases
Current Transfer and Subsidies
Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies
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18.18%
21.85%
0.09%
53.14%
6.74%
2016 Actual
Personnel Expenditure
Goods and Services
Minor Equipment Purchases
Current Transfer and Subsidies
Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies
23.45%
24.08%
0.14%
39.80%
12.52%
2017 Actual
Personnel Expenditure
Goods and Services
Minor Equipment Purchases
Current Transfer and Subsidies
Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies
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24.58%
29.23%
0.18%
37.46%
8.56%
2018 Actual
Personnel Expenditure
Goods and Services
Minor Equipment Purchases
Current Transfer and Subsidies
Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies
27.36%
27.24%
0.02%
36.10%
9.29%
2019 Revised Estimates
Personnel Expenditure
Goods and Services
Minor Equipment Purchases
Current Transfer and Subsidies
Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies
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27.15%
28.21%0.58%
35.77%
8.29%
2020 Estimates
Personnel Expenditure Goods and Services Minor Equipment Purchases Current Transfer and Subsidies Current Transfers to Stat, Brds. & Similar Bodies
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Staff and Pay16 The allocation to staff expenditure for the year 2019/2020 was $ 107,144,840 which represents an increase of approximately 9.8% from
the last fiscal year 2018/2019. The diagram below provides a breakdown of all expenditure related to staff from 2018-2020.
16 Direct charges to the consolidated funds are not included in the AppropriationB/ill. Direct charges are items of expenditure which are charged to the consolidated fund but not
required to be included in the Appropriation Act. Therefore, total appropriation plus direct charges will constitute total budgeted expenditure for the year.
2018 Actual 2019 Revised Estimate 2020 Estimate Totals
Personnel Expenditure $61,915,066.00 $62,800,000.00 $70,399,000.00 $195,114,066.00
Uniforms $41,197.00 $38,000.00 $51,000.00 $130,197.00
Travelling and Subsistence $4,635,036.00 $5,190,000.00 $7,249,000.00 $17,074,036.00
Contract Employment $19,025,177.00 $21,650,000.00 $23,972,000.00 $64,647,177.00
Training $49,868.00 $118,000.00 $144,000.00 $311,868.00
Short-Term Employment $10,653,650.00 $7,800,000.00 $4,289,840.00 $22,743,490.00
Employees Assistance Programme $9,337.00 $- $40,000.00 $49,337.00
University Graduate Recruitment Programme $- $- $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00
Total $96,329,331.00 $97,596,000.00 $107,144,840.00 $301,070,171.00
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$200,000.00
$250,000.00
$300,000.00
$350,000.00
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Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2014-2020
Development Programme is capital expenditure aimed at improving and enhancing development in different areas of Trinidad and
Tobago which includes; human resources, economic and social development.
The allocation to the Ministry of Planning and Development for development programmes and projects for fiscal year 2019/2020 =
$48,911,000. These funds are presented in two parts as follows:
Funds disbursed directly from the Consolidated Fund = $43,911,000 and represent (89.78%) of the total development programme
allocation to the Ministry; and
Funds disbursed from the Infrastructure Development Fund = $5,000,000 and represent (10.22%) of the total development
programme allocation to the Ministry.
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*Sub Head 003 Economic Infrastructure (Consolidated Fund) was not included as a Sub Head in the Draft Estimates of the Development
Programme for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.
2014 Actual 2015 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Actual 2018 Actual2019 Revised
Estimates2020 Estimates
001 Pre-Investment (CD) 4,256,080 1,466,885 280,308 1,109,267 745,410 15,837,665 1,000,000
003 Economic Infrastructure(CD) 3,659,167 1,792,406 160,000 0 0 0 0
004 Social Infrastructure (CD) 4,329,593 4,724,075 3,237,754 3,379,272 1,914,459 4,963,712 8,600,000
005 Multi-Sectoral and Other Services (CD) 121,717,292 87,189,521 41,353,380 16,512,286 20,370,667 13,728,023 34,311,000
003 Economic Infrastructure(IDF) 0 0 0 0 0 861,100 0
004 Social Infrastructure (IDF) 14,681,903 21,059,218 0 0 0 0 1,000,000
005 Multi-Sectoral and Other Services (IDF) 0 0 0 0 3,720,003 0 4,000,000
Total 148,644,035 116,232,105 45,031,442 21,000,825 26,750,539 35,390,500 48,911,000
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40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
160,000,000
Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2014-2020*
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Public Sector Investment Programme 2019/2020 Projections17
The Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP), which represents the capital expenditure component of the National Budget, is the
instrument used by Government to effect its vision and policies. It is a budgeting and strategic planning tool made up of projects and
programmes, designed to realise the goals set out in the Government’s overarching policy.
The PSIP budget document provides a detailed description of the programmes and projects and includes a review of the implementation
of projects and programmes in the previous financial year and highlights the major projects and programmes to be implemented in the
upcoming financial year.
The Public Sector Investment Programme is intended to achieve:
the country’s social and economic development goals; and
enhance the quality of life of all citizens.
Administration
Public Buildings
Government will continue its programme of work in fiscal 2020, with the refurbishment, furnishing and equipping of existing
government buildings to meet OSHA Standards for a comfortable working environment and to better serve the public. The sum of $
137.9 million will be allocated for works which include the preparation of architectural and design drawings for the head office of the
Ministry of Planning and Development (MPD).
17 Public Sector Investment Programme 2020, pages 145, 159-160. Accessed October 08, 2019. https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PSIP-
Trinidad-and-Tobago.pdf
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Regional Development Planning
Development Planning
The Town and Country Planning Division (TCPD) is in the latter stages of implementing its three (3) marque projects that have the
potential to transform public service delivery in Trinidad and Tobago. With an allocation of $5.9 million, the following projects will
ease the way business is conducted within the Division and can account for cost savings to the citizenry:
Improvement of Service Delivery Infrastructure at TCPD –utilisation of technology to upgrade current systems and provide faster
and additional services including:
o establishment of a file tracking mechanism; o appointed customer service representatives at regional offices; o improved customer feedback mechanisms; o enhanced, functional work environment; and o public sensitisation.
Implementation of the Automated Workflow Process – its core objective is to digitise all records at the TCPD to support the service
delivery thrust. This complete shift to digital capture, management and storage of the TCPD’s paper- based control legacy data
to allow for easy incorporation into the Automated System of Construction Permitting;
Automation of the Construction Permit Process – aims to improve the efficiency of the construction permitting system through the
creation of an online system for the submission, tracking, and processing of the permit applications in a reduced time frame
and with fewer procedures.
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Noteworthy Development Programme Estimates in 2017-2020
The table below lists the projects that have been noted due to uncharacteristic variances in estimates for funding: 18
Item No.
Project 2017 Actual
2018 Actual
2019 Revised Estimate
2020 Estimate
001-03-L007 Relocation of the PTSC Maintenance Facilities 0 0 $12,993,200 0
001-03-L008 Upgrade of Plaza San Carlos 0 0 0 0
005-03-C001 Improvement to the Infrastructure and Purchase of Equipment- CARIRI
$2,000,000 $3,867,435 0 0
005-06-A071 Implementation of the Automated Workflow Process $355,950 $281,480 $458,500 $3,600,000
005-06-A076 Joint Development Assistance Programme $375,726 $1,282,590 $225,800 0
005-06-A020 Restructuring of the C.S.O. of T&T $621,251 $96,115 $21,600 $6,500,000
005-17-B007 Establishment of an Ambient Air Quality Management Programme
$907,386 $380,031 $331,400 $1,545,000
18 Draft Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of-Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf
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Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2017
For the financial year 2017, the following new projects were scheduled for implementation under the Ministry of Planning and
Development, and as such require further inquiry on the progress of completion19:
Item No. Project 2017
Actual
2018
Actual
2019 Revised
Estimate
2020
Estimate
001-03-L004 Hydrological Study of the Caroni River Basin $500,000 $400,000 0 0
004-06-M050 Establishment of the Planning Unit for the Conduct of the 2017-2018 Household Budgetary Survey
0 $291,038 0 0
005-03-D034 CDA Police Post Headquarters- Retrofitting of the Base Building
0 $335,991 0 0
005-06-A084 Harmonization of the laws of the Republic of T&T governing Environmental Issues
0 0 0 0
005-06-A085 Acquisition of ISO 9001 Certification 0 $105,953 $276,600 $300,000
005-06-A086 ICT Solutions and Infrastructure 0 0 0 $500,000
005-06-A087 Establishment of the Economic Development Advisory Board $893,802 $321,364 0 0
005-06-F015 Establishment of Marine Research Field Station in Tobago 0 0 0 $1,000,000
005-17-B007 Establishment of Ambient Air Quality Management Programme
$907,386 $380,031 $331,400 $1,545,000
005-17-B008 Implementation of the 2nd Phase of EMA and YOU Project20 $279,000 0 0 0
IDF.005-06-F014
Demolition of old CSO Building 0 $3,720,003 0 0
19 Draft Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of-Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf 20 This line item is no longer included as an item for allocation in the consolidated fund of the Development Programme.
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Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2018
For the financial year 2018, the following new projects were scheduled for implementation under the Ministry of Planning and
Development, and as such require further inquiry on the progress of completion21:
Item No. Project 2018 Actual 2019 Revised
Estimate
2020
Estimate
001-03-L005 Implementation of San Fernando Waterfront Redevelopment
Programme
$345,410 $325,729 0
001-03-L006 Relocation of Squatters 0 0 0
001-03-L007 Relocation of PTSC Maintenance Facilities 0 $12,993,200 0
001-03-L008 Upgrade of Plaza San Carlos 0 0 0
004-06-M051 Development of Trade in Services Statistics Correspondence Tables
by Industry and Product
0 0 $100,000
004-06-M052 Conduct Survey of Living Conditions22 0 0 0
004-06-M053 Conduct of Pre-Census Activities for the 2020 Population, Housing
and Agriculture Census
$276,144 0 $1,500,000
005-03-D035 Development of 5 Car Parks in Chaguaramas 0 0 $1,000,000
005-03-D036 Upgrade of Chaguaramas Golf Course- Phase I 0 $668,300 $1,000,000
005-06-A089 Improvement of Service Delivery Infrastructure at TCPD $383,163 $749,781 $350,000
21 Draft Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of-Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf 22 This line item is no longer included as an item for allocation in the consolidated fund of the Development Programme.
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Item No. Project 2018 Actual 2019 Revised
Estimate
2020
Estimate
005-06-A090 Development of Ambient Water Quality Standards $58,666 $413,200 $850,000
005-06-A091 Development of a Management Plan for the Ocelot $140,413 $131,090 0
005-06-A092 Enhancement of IT Infrastructure (Cat6e Cabling)23 0 0 0
005-06-A093 Development of the Mariculture Industry in Trinidad and Tobago 0 $599,100 0
005-06-A094 Hosting of Parliamentary Conference on SDGs 0 0 0
IDF 003-11-
S001
Reclamation of Land at King’s Wharf North 0 $861,100 0
23 This Project is no longer included as an item for allocation in the consolidated fund of the Development Programme.
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New Projects for the Financial Year 2019
For the financial year 2019, the following new projects were scheduled for implementation under the Ministry Planning and
Development, and as such require further inquiry on the progress of completion24:
Item No. Project 2019 Revised
Estimate
2020 Estimate
004-06-M054 Conduct of the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) $1,423,513 $1,400,000
004-06-M055 Conduct of the 2018-2019 Household Budgetary Survey/Survey of Living
Conditions
$967,600 $4,000,000
005-03-C003 Improving the Competitive Advantage of the Food and Beverage SME’s $316,550 0
005-03-C005 Recycling of Tyre Crumbs into Asphalt Mixes 0 $750,000
005-03-C007 Establishment of Hydrocarbon Oil Field Chemical Pollution Management $280,858 $265,000
005-03-D037 Development of Nature Trails and Parks 0 0
005-03-D038 Rehabilitation of Macqueripe Road and Marine Drive $650,000 0
005-06-A096 Implementation of the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan 0 $400,000
005-06-A097 Establishment of the International Development Cooperation Division 0 $75,000
IDF-005-06-F016 Construction of the Ministry of Planning and Development Tower 0 $4,000,000
24 Draft Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of-Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf
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New Projects for the Financial Year 2020
The new projects that received funding in the 2020 financial year25:
Item No. Development Programme 2019 Projects 2020 Estimate
005-03-D039 Renovation to CDO Police Post at Williams Bay $200,000
005-03-D040 Construction of Access Roads and Drainage at Agro Park $895,000
005-03-D041 Refurbishment of Vending Booths at Phase 1 Boardwalk Williams Bay $300,000
005-06-A099 Development of a National Manpower Plan $200,000
005-06-A100 Implementation of After School Care $2,000,000
005-06-C016 Construction of a Workshop and Boat Shed at IMA $300,000
005-06-C017 Annexation of the Technical Support Service Building to provide additional Office Space
$300,000
25 Draft Estimates of Development Programme 2020, accessed on October 8, 2019: https://www.finance.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/num-Draft-Estimates-of-Development-Programme-2020-Book.pdf
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Committee Reports related to the Ministry of Planning and Development
Joint Select Committee on Land and Physical Infrastructure (including Land, Agriculture, Marine Resources, Public Utilities,
Transport and Works)
Inquiry Report Status Key Recommendations Ministerial Responses
Sixth Report on an inquiry into the Establishment of Systems for the Maintenance of Drainage and Roadways
Report Laid H.O.R: 05.04.2019 Senate: 02.04.2019
We recommend that the MoWT collaborate with the MoRDLG and the MoPD to establish a comprehensive network of drains throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
Presented
HOR 09.09.2019
Senate
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Recent Legislative Developments
Act No. Short Title Related Bill Date of Assent
1 of 2019 The Planning and Facilitation of Development (Amendment) Bill, 2018 An Act to amend the Planning and Facilitation of Development Act, 2014 and to consequentially amend the Environmental Management Act, Chap. 35:05. Bill brought forward from the 3rd. Session. The Bill seeks to amend the Planning and Facilitation of Development Act, No. 10 of 2014 and to consequentially amend the Environmental Management Act, Chap. 35:05. http://www.ttparliament.org/legislations/a2019-01g.pdf
Progression 25-Jan-2019
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General Useful Information
Planning Commission, INDIA: http://planningcommission.gov.in/index_oldpc.php
Department of Planning and Environment, AUS: http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/
Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government, UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-
for-communities-and-local-government
Ministry of Economic Development, Housing, Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation, ST.LUCIA:
http://physicaldevelopment.govt.lc/