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Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2017–18
Social Services Portfolio
Explanations of Additional Estimates 2017–18
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The Hon Dan Tehan MP
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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 Additional Estimates Statements in support of the
2017–18 Additional Estimates for the Social Services Portfolio.
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 Dan Tehan MP
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ABBREVIATIONS AND CONVENTIONS
The following notations may be used:
NEC/nec not elsewhere classified
– nil
.. not zero, but rounded to zero
na not applicable (unless otherwise specified)
nfp not for publication
$m $ million
$b $ billion
Figures in tables and in the text may be rounded. Figures in text are generally rounded
to one decimal place, whereas figures in tables are generally rounded to the nearest
thousand. Discrepancies in tables between totals and sums of components are due to
rounding.
Enquiries
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Chief Finance Officer, in the Department of Social Services on 1300 653 227.
A copy of this document can be found on the Australian Government Budget website
at www.budget.gov.au.
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USER GUIDE TO THE
PORTFOLIO ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES STATEMENTS
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USER GUIDE
The purpose of the 2017-18 Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES), like that
of the Portfolio Budget Statements (PB Statements), is to inform Senators and Members
of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes by
entities within the portfolio. The focus of the PAES differs from the PB Statements in
one important aspect. While the PAES include an Entity Resource Statement to inform
Parliament of the revised estimate of the total resources available to an entity, the focus
of the PAES is on explaining the changes in resourcing by outcome(s) since the Budget.
As such, the PAES provides information on new measures and their impact on the
financial and/or non-financial planned performance of programs supporting those
outcomes.
The PAES facilitate understanding of the proposed appropriations in Appropriation
Bills (Nos. 3 and 4) and Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2)
2017-18. In this sense, the PAES is declared by the Additional Estimates Appropriation
Bills to be a ‘relevant document’ to the interpretation of the Bills according to
section 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Whereas the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) 2017-18 is a mid-year
budget report which provides updated information to allow the assessment of the
Government’s fiscal performance against its fiscal strategy, the PAES update the most
recent budget appropriations for entities within the portfolio.
User guide
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Structure of the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements
The PAES are presented in three parts with subsections.
Explains key terms and acronyms relevant to the portfolio
User guide
Provides a brief introduction explaining the purpose of the PAES.
Portfolio Overview
Provides an overview of the portfolio, including a chart that outlines the outcomes for entities
in the portfolio.
Entity Additional Estimates Statements
A statement (under the name of the entity) for each entity affected by Additional Estimates.
Section 1: Entity
overview and resources
This section details the changes in total resources available to an
entity, the impact of any measures since Budget, and impact on
Appropriation Bills No. 3 and 4.
Section 2: Revisions to
outcomes and planned
performance
This section details changes to Government outcomes and/or
changes to the planned performance of entity programs.
Section 3: Special
account flows and
budgeted financial
statements
This section contains updated explanatory tables on special
account flows and staffing levels and revisions to the budgeted
financial statements.
Glossary/Abbreviations
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CONTENTS
Portfolio overview ......................................................................................................... 1
Social Services portfolio overview................................................................................... 3
Entity Additional Estimate Statements ....................................................................... 7
Department of Social Services ........................................................................................ 9
National Disability Insurance Agency .......................................................................... 101
Portfolio glossary ...................................................................................................... 126
Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 130
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PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
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SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
This document provides information about the changes within the
Social Services Portfolio since the publication of the 2017–18 Portfolio Budget
Statements. Prior to 20 December 2017, the Social Services Portfolio included the
Department of Human Services (DHS). As part of the Administrative Arrangements
Order (AAO) changes of 20 December 2017, DHS became part of the newly established
Human Services Portfolio. For information on DHS, refer to the Human Services
Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements.
Ministers and portfolio responsibilities
A new Cabinet Minister and Assistant Ministers for the Social Services Portfolio were
sworn in on 20 December 2017. The Minister and Assistant Ministers responsible for
the portfolio and its entities are as below:
From 2017-18 Budget to 19 December 2017 From 20 December 2017
Minister for Social Services
The Hon Christian Porter MP
Minister for Social Services
The Hon Dan Tehan MP
Assistant Minister for Social Services and
Disability Services
The Hon Jane Prentice MP
Assistant Minister for Social Services and
Disability Services
The Hon Jane Prentice MP
Assistant Minister for Social Services and
Multicultural Affairs
Senator the Hon Zed Seselja
Assistant Minister for Children and
Families
The Hon Dr David Gillespie MP
Overview of additional estimates sought for the portfolio
Additional appropriations of $36.7 million are being sought through Appropriation
Bill (No. 3) 2017–18 as a result of new measures and variations. In addition, these
statements reflect decreased estimates of $309.5 million for the portfolio’s special
appropriations.
Structure of the portfolio
Under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act),
the portfolio comprises of one Department of State, one listed Commonwealth entity
and one corporate Commonwealth entity. Refer to Figure 1 for further information on
the portfolio’s structure.
Portfolio overview
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
DSS was formed in September 2013 and is subject to the PGPA Act. DSS is a critical
source of social policy advice for the Australian Government. It works in partnership
with other government and non-government organisations, particularly with DHS, to
ensure the effective development, management and delivery of a diverse range of
policies, programs and services that are focused on improving the lifetime wellbeing of
people and families in Australia.
DSS has four active outcomes. As part of the AAO of 20 December 2017 the
Multicultural Affairs function within Outcome 2 was transferred to the Department of
Home Affairs. To allow reporting of this function it is retained within Outcome 2 of
these statements.
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FAMILY STUDIES
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is a statutory body established under
the Family Law Act 1975. Its role is to increase understanding of factors affecting how
Australian families function by conducting research and disseminating findings.
AIFS’ work provides an evidence base for developing policy and practice relating to
the wellbeing of families in Australia. AIFS is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity
under the PGPA Act.
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENCY
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is a statutory authority established
under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 to deliver the
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It provides individual control and
choice in the delivery of reasonable and necessary care and supports to improve the
independence, and the social and economic participation of eligible people with
disability, their families and carers. NDIA will also play a key role in building
community awareness and understanding of disability matters to reduce the barriers
to community inclusion for people with disability, their families and carers. NDIA is a
corporate Commonwealth entity under the PGPA Act.
Portfolio overview
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Figure 1: Social Services portfolio structure and outcomes
Minister for Social Services
The Hon Dan Tehan MP
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services
The Hon Jane Prentice MP
Assistant Minister for Children and Families
The Hon Dr David Gillespie MP
Department of Social Services
Secretary: Ms Kathryn Campbell CSC
Outcome 1: Social Security
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance.
Outcome 2: Families and Communities
Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, families and communities by providing targeted services and initiatives.
Outcome 3: Disability and Carers
Improved independence of, and participation by, people with disability, including improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services.
Outcome 4: Housing
Increased housing supply, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services.
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Director: Ms Anne Hollonds
Outcome 1:
Increased understanding of factors affecting how families function by conducting research and communicating findings to policy-makers, service providers and the broader community.
National Disability Insurance Agency
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Rob De Luca
Outcome 1:
To implement a National Disability Insurance Scheme that provides individual control and choice in the delivery of reasonable and necessary care and supports to improve the independence, social and economic participation of eligible people with disability, their families and carers, and associated referral services and activities.
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SOCIAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES STATEMENTS
Department of Social Services .................................................................................... 9
National Disability Insurance Agency ..................................................................... 101
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
ENTITY ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES
STATEMENTS
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Section 1: Entity overview and resources ............................................................... 13
1.1 Strategic direction statement .................................................................................. 13
1.2 Entity resource statement ...................................................................................... 15
1.3 2017-18 measures since Budget ........................................................................... 19
1.4 Additional estimates, resourcing and variations to outcomes ................................. 23
1.5 Breakdown of additional estimates by Appropriation Bill ........................................ 27
Section 2: Revisions to outcomes and planned performance ............................... 28
2.1 Budgeted expenses and performance for Outcome 1 ............................................ 28
2.2 Budgeted expenses and performance for Outcome 2 ............................................ 57
2.3 Budgeted expenses and performance for Outcome 3 ............................................ 71
2.4 Budgeted expenses and performance for Outcome 4 ............................................ 81
Section 3: Special account flows and budgeted financial statements .................. 89
3.1 Special account flows .............................................................................................. 89
3.2 Budgeted financial statements ................................................................................ 90
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Section 1: Entity overview and resources
1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT
DSS’ Outcome structure reflects the core areas in which the Department assists people
and families in Australia:
1. Social Security
2. Families and Communities
3. Disability and Carers
4. Housing
The Administrative Arrangements Orders of 20 December 2017 resulted in the transfer
of multicultural affairs to the Department of Home Affairs.
The Department pursues these Outcomes through policies and programs that:
support social and economic participation by requiring people who have the
capacity to work, to do so
target assistance where it is most required
deliver services to families, parents and children
enhance the independence, care and wellbeing of people with disability and carers
foster community cohesion and promote civil society
provide a safety net for people who cannot fully support themselves.
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Key changes to policy priorities since the 2017–18 Budget
The Government is committed to ensuring Australia has a strong, sustainable and
needs-based social security system by:
promoting enhanced long-term financial independence and self-sufficiency for
newly arrived migrants by extending existing waiting periods for certain
welfare payments and introducing new, similar waiting periods for other
payments
maintaining income thresholds for some payments such as Family Tax
Benefit (FTB) and Paid Parental Leave (PPL) to target those most in need
streamlining and integrating payment and debt recovery systems.
The Government has committed to improve existing policies and programs through:
providing additional funding for drug and alcohol treatment and support
services targeted at those job seekers who test positive to a drug test more than
once under the drug testing trial
additional support and assistance for people who experienced institutional
child sexual abuse
the introduction of an Australia-wide screening database for workers in the
NDIS, the continuation of the key information service supporting employment
of people with disability and additional funding to support the transition of
Western Australia into the NDIS
the continued delivery of valuable services to vulnerable parents, families and
children.
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1.2 ENTITY RESOURCE STATEMENT
The Entity Resource Statement details the resourcing for DSS at Additional Estimates.
Table 1.1 outlines the total resourcing available from all sources for the 2017–18 Budget
year, including variations through Appropriation Bills No. 3 and No. 4,
Special Appropriations and Special Accounts.
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Table 1.1: Department of Social Services Resource Statement — Additional Estimates for 2017–18 as at Additional Estimates February 2018 Actual Estimate Proposed Total
available as at Additional estimate at
appropriation Budget Estimates Additional
2016–17 2017–18 2017–18 Estimates
$'000 $'000 $'000 2017–18
$'000
Departmental Annual appropriations - ordinary annual services
a
Prior year appropriations availableb 128,127 101,405 26,953 128,358
Departmental appropriationc 368,959 407,630 (11,910) 395,720
s 74 Retained revenue receiptsd 104,646 37,497 50,099 87,596
Departmental capital budgete 53,071 16,614 8,967 25,581
Annual appropriations - other services - non-operating
f
Equity injections 34,835 40,412 – 40,412
Total departmental annual appropriations 689,638 603,558 74,109 677,667
Total departmental resourcing 689,638 603,558 74,109 677,667
Administered Annual appropriations - ordinary annual services
a
Outcome 1 31,277 25,548 – 25,548
Outcome 2c 756,168 695,264 11,827 707,091
Outcome 3 1,639,642 4,331,634 (138,463) 4,193,171
Outcome 4 86,423 86,839 (684) 86,155
Payments to corporate entitiesg 1,598,466 1,026,117 24,862 1,050,979
Annual appropriations - other services - non-operating
Payments to corporate entities 116,197 – – –
Total administered annual appropriations 4,228,173 6,165,402 (102,458) 6,062,944
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 89,665,166 89,914,972 (187,102) 89,727,870 A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 20,200,088 19,251,398 (99,620) 19,151,778
Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 2,152,101 2,234,280 (23,298) 2,210,982
Student Assistance Act 1973 346,600 337,554 536 338,090 Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 9,313 – – – Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Act 2015
h 10,199 nfp nfp nfp
Total administered special appropriations 112,383,467 111,738,204 (309,484) 111,428,720
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Table 1.1: Department of Social Services Resource Statement — Additional Estimates for 2017–18 as at Additional Estimates, February 2018 (continued) Actual Estimate Proposed Total
available as at Additional estimate at
appropriation Budget Estimates Additional
2016–17 2017–18 2017–18 Estimates
$'000 $'000 $'000 2017–18
$'000
Special accountsi
Opening balance 231,491 193,613 203,812 397,425
Appropriation receiptsj 325,061 386,870 (95) 386,775
Non–appropriated receipts 5,575 1,705 (5) 1,700
Total special accounts receipts 562,127 582,188 203,712 785,900
less administered appropriations drawn from annual/special appropriations and credited to special accounts 325,061 386,870 (95) 386,775 less payments to corporate entities from annual/special appropriations 1,714,663 1,026,117 24,862 1,050,979
Total administered resourcing 115,134,043 117,072,807 (232,997) 116,839,810
Total resourcing for DSS 115,823,681 117,676,365 (158,888) 117,517,477
2016–17 2017–18
Average staffing level (number) 1,979 1,995
Note: All figures are GST exclusive.
a Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2017–18 and Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2017–18.
b Estimated adjusted balance carried forward from previous year for annual appropriations.
c Adjusted to reflect the transfer of the Multicultural Affairs function to the Department of Home Affairs as a result of the 20 December 2017 Administrative Arrangements Order (AAO).
d Estimated retained revenue receipts under section 74 of the PGPA Act.
e Departmental capital budgets are not separately identified in Appropriation Act (No. 1) and Bill (No. 3) and form part of ordinary annual services items. Please refer to Table 3.6 for further details. For accounting purposes, this amount has been designated as a 'contribution by owner'.
f Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2017–18 and Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2017–18.
g ‘Corporate entities' are corporate Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies as defined under the PGPA Act.
h The provision set aside for the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme is not for publication (nfp) so as not to prejudice the Commonwealth in relation to legal claims brought against it.
i Excludes ‘Special Public Money’ held in accounts like Other Trust Monies accounts (OTM), Services for Other Government and Non-agency Bodies accounts (SOG) or Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys accounts (SOETM). For further information on special accounts, see Table 3.1.
j Amounts credited to the special accounts from DSS annual and special appropriations.
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Table 1.1: Department of Social Services resource statement – Additional Estimates for 2017–18 as at Additional Estimates, February 2018 (continued)
Third-party payments from and on behalf of other entities
Actual Estimate Proposed Total
Payments as at Additional estimate at
2016–17 Budget Estimates Additional
$'000 2017–18 2017–18 Estimates
$'000 $'000 2017–18
$'000
Payments made by the Department of Human Services on behalf of DSS:
Special appropriations – Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 89,617,284 91,887,360 (1,330,942) 90,556,418 Special appropriations – A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 20,199,502 19,499,677 (185,848) 19,313,829 Special appropriations – Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 2,152,101 2,239,894 (33,391) 2,206,503 Special appropriations – Student Assistance Act 1973 346,600 350,336 (3,228) 347,108
Annual administered appropriations 4,214 7,476 – 7,476 Payments made by the Department of Veterans' Affairs on behalf of DSS:
Special appropriations – A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 583 1,158 (1,154) 4 Special appropriations – Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 46,532 47,836 (952) 46,884
Payments made to other entities for the provision of services:
Australian Taxation Office 612 600 (600) –
Department of Veterans' Affairs 156 148 4 152 Payments made to corporate entities within the Portfolio:
National Disability Insurance Agencyk 1,714,663 1,026,117 24,862 1,050,979
Note: All figures are GST exclusive. k Funding under Appropriation Act (No. 1) and Appropriation Bill (No.3) is appropriated to DSS and then paid
to NDIA. All appropriations paid to the NDIA are considered to be departmental for all purposes.
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1.3 2017-18 MEASURES SINCE BUDGET
Table 1.2 summarises new Government measures taken since the 2017–18 Budget.
The table is split into revenue, expense and capital measures, with the affected
program identified.
Table 1.2: Department of Social Services 2017–18 measures since Budget Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Revenue Measure Higher Education Reforms - revised implementation
a 1.11
Administered expenses – – – –
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – – – –
National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission - national worker screening database
3.2
Administered expenses – 4,541 894 674
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – 4,541 894 674
Total revenue measures
Administered – 4,541 894 674
Departmental – – – –
Total – 4,541 894 674
Expense measures No Jab No Pay and Healthy Start for School - strengthening compliance arrangements
1.1
Administered expenses – (1,039) (2,636) (4,170)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – (1,039) (2,636) (4,170)
Support for Veterans' Mental Health - additional funding
b
1.1, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10
Administered expenses (167) (2,485) (2,601) (2,756)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total (167) (2,485) (2,601) (2,756)
Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill 2017 - amendments
1.10
Administered expenses – – 9 31
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – – 9 31
Higher Education Reforms - revised implementation
a 1.11
Administered expenses – – – –
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – – – –
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis. Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive (+) represent an increase in funds.
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Table 1.2: Department of Social Services 2017–18 measures since Budget (continued)
Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Expense measures (continued) Children and Parenting Support Services - continuation 2.1
Administered expenses – 10,366 10,531 –
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – 10,366 10,531 –
Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse - additional funding
2.1
Administered expenses – 20,308 16,939 17,376
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – 20,308 16,939 17,376
Disability Employment Services - encouraging better employment outcomes
3.1, 3.3
Administered expenses – (2,093) (2,093) (2,093)
Departmental expenses – 574 376 417
Total – (1,519) (1,717) (1,676)
DisabilityCare Australia Fund - initial payments 3.2
Administered expenses – – – –
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – – – –
National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission - national worker screening database
3.3
Administered expenses – – – –
Departmental expenses 368 2,590 1,787 1,347
Total 368 2,590 1,787 1,347
Cross-Outcome Family Tax Benefit - broadening debt repayment
Outcome 1
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9,
1.10, 1.11
Administered expenses – (18,490) (106,485) (96,967)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Outcome 2 2.2
Administered expenses – (30) (171) (156)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – (18,520) (106,656) (97,123)
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis. Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive (+) represent an increase in funds.
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Table 1.2: Department of Social Services 2017–18 measures since Budget (continued)
Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Cross-Outcome (continued) Strengthening the Integrity of Welfare Payments and Better Management of the Social Welfare System - unlegislated components - not proceeding
Outcome 1
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9,
1.10, 1.11
Administered expenses – 43,928 218,011 405,689
Departmental expenses – – – –
Outcome 2 2.2
Administered expenses – – – –
Departmental expenses – – – –
Outcome 3 3.1
Administered expenses – (709) (2,405) (3,423)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – 43,219 215,606 402,266
Encouraging Self-Sufficiency for Newly Arrived Migrants
Outcome 1 1.1, 1.3,
1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12
Administered expenses – (106,404) (321,432) (612,402)
Departmental expenses 1,160 556 – –
Outcome 2 2.2
Administered expenses – (18,544) (88,591) (134,298)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total 1,160 (124,392) (410,023) (746,700)
Family Tax Benefit and Paid Parental Leave - maintaining income thresholds
Outcome 1 1.1,
1.10, 1.11
Administered expenses – (41,400) (80,953) (189,015)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Outcome 2 2.2
Administered expenses – – – (9,448)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total – (41,400) (80,953) (198,463)
Rollout of National Disability Insurance Scheme in Western Australia - revised implementation arrangements
Outcome 1 1.8
Administered expenses (977) (3,056) (6,487) (9,399)
Departmental expenses – – – –
Outcome 3 3.1, 3.2
Administered expenses 1,356 2,820 1,866 168
Departmental expenses – – – –
Total 379 (236) (4,621) (9,231)
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis. Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive (+) represent an increase in funds.
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Table 1.2: Department of Social Services 2017–18 measures since Budget (continued)
Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Cross-Outcome (continued) Treatment Support Services for the Drug Testing Trial
Outcome 1 1.12
Administered expenses – – – –
Departmental expenses 46 392 226 –
Outcome 2 2.1, 2.4
Administered expenses (9,378) 517 1,122 –
Departmental expenses (487) (343) (306) –
Total (9,819) 566 1,042 –
Total expense measures
Administered (9,166) (116,311) (365,376) (640,863)
Departmental 1,087 3,769 2,083 1,764
Total (8,079) (112,542) (363,293) (639,099)
Capital measures National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission - national worker screening database
3.3
Administered expenses – – – –
Departmental expenses – 6,492 – –
Total – 6,492 – –
Total capital measures
Administered – – – –
Departmental – 6,492 – –
Total – 6,492 – –
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis. Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive (+) represent an increase in funds. a The lead entity for measure Higher Education Reforms - revised implementation is the Department of Education and Training. The full measures description and package details appear in MYEFO under the Education and Training portfolio.
b The lead entity for measure Support for Veterans' Mental Health - additional funding is the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The full measures description and package details appear in MYEFO under the Veterans' Affairs portfolio.
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1.4 ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES, RESOURCING AND VARIATIONS TO
OUTCOMES
The following tables detail the changes to the resourcing for DSS at
Additional Estimates, by outcome. Table 1.3 details the Additional Estimates resulting
from new measures and other variations since the 2017–18 Budget in Appropriation Bills
No. 3 and 4.
Table 1.3: Additional estimates and other variations to outcomes since 2017–18 Budget
Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
impacted $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Outcome 1
Departmental
Annual appropriations
Treatment Support Services for the Drug Testing Trial 1.12 46 392 226 – Encouraging Self-Sufficiency for Newly Arrived Migrants 1.12 1,160 556 – –
Changes in Parameters
(net increase) 1.12 – 100 100 195
Other Variations
(net decrease) 1.12 (12,952) (11,992) (11,840) (11,680)
Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 1 (departmental) (11,746) (10,944) (11,514) (11,485)
Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 1 (11,746) (10,944) (11,514) (11,485)
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Table 1.3: Additional Estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since Budget (continued)
Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
impacted $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Outcome 2
Administered
Annual appropriations Treatment Support Services for the Drug Testing Trial 2.1 (9,378) 517 1,122 – Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse – Operation 2.1 – 20,308 16,939 17,376 Children and Parenting Support Services – Continuation 2.1 – 10,366 10,531 –
Movement of Funds
(net increase) 2.1 26,480 13,819 12,510 –
(net decrease) 2.1 (18,319) – – –
Changes in Parameters
(net increase) 2.1, 2.2 – 294 26 499
Other Variationsa
(net increase) 2.1 13,044 12,935 13,010 11,680
(net decrease) 2.1 – (416) (422) (13,072)
Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 2 (administered) 11,827 57,823 53,716 16,483
Outcome 2
Departmental
Annual appropriations Treatment Support Services for the Drug Testing Trial 2.4 (487) (343) (306) –
Changes in Parameters
(net increase) 2.4 – 148 127 242
Other Variationsa
(net increase) 2.4 – 7,386 8,945 8,051
(net decrease) 2.4 (1,230) (3,169) (3,172) (3,188)
Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 2 (departmental) (1,717) 4,022 5,594 5,105
Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 2 10,110 61,845 59,310 21,588
a The Multicultural function within the Strengthening Communities component of Program 2.1 was transferred to the Department of Home Affairs as a result of the AAO of 20 December 2017. ‘Other Variations’ accounts for this AAO and other variations required for Outcome 2.
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Table 1.3: Additional Estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since Budget (continued)
Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
impacted $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Outcome 3
Administered
Annual appropriations Disability Employment Services – encouraging better employment outcomes 3.1 – (2,093) (2,093) (2,093) Strengthening the Integrity of Welfare Payments and Better Management of the Social Welfare System – unlegislated components – not proceeding 3.1 – (709) (2,405) (3,423) Rollout of the NDIS in Western Australia – revised implementation arrangements 3.1, 3.2 1,356 2,820 1,866 168
Movement of Funds
(net increase) 3.1 – 3,604 – –
(net decrease) 3.1 (3,384) – (220) –
Changes in Parameters
(net increase) 3.1, 3.2 217 – 5,230 1,634
(net decrease) 3.1, 3.2 – (2,947) – –
Other Variations
(net increase) 3.1, 3.2 55,825 214,951 449,581 930,245
(net decrease) 3.1, 3.2 (192,477) (55,761) (53,992) (50,739)
Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 3 (administered) (138,463) 159,865 397,967 875,792
Outcome 3
Departmental
Annual appropriations National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission – national worker screening database 3.3 368 9,082 1,787 1,347 Disability Employment Services – encouraging better employment outcomes 3.3 – 574 376 417
Changes in Parameters
(net increase) – – – –
(net increase) 3.3 – 86 85 166
Other Variations
(net increase) 3.3 10,152 – – –
Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 3 (departmental) 10,520 9,742 2,248 1,930
Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 3 (127,943) 169,607 400,215 877,722
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Table 1.3: Additional Estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since Budget (continued)
Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
impacted $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Outcome 4
Administered
Annual appropriations
Changes in Parameters
(net decrease) 4.2 (126) (811) (1,095) (1,207)
Other Variations
(net decrease) 4.2 (558) (570) (583) (601)
Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 4 (administered) (684) (1,381) (1,678) (1,808)
Outcome 4
Departmental
Annual appropriations
Changes in Parameters
(net increase) 4.3 – 13 13 26
Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 4 (departmental) – 13 13 26
Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 4 (684) (1,368) (1,665) (1,782)
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1.5 BREAKDOWN OF ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES BY APPROPRIATION
BILL
The following tables detail the Additional Estimates sought for DSS through
Appropriation Bills No. 3 and 4.
Table 1.4: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2017–18
2016–17 2017–18 2017–18 Additional Reduced
Available Budget Revised Estimates Estimates
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Administered items
Outcome 1 - Social Security 31,277 25,548 25,548 – –
Outcome 2 - Families and Communities 756,168 695,264 707,091 11,827 –
Outcome 3 - Disability and Carers 1,639,642 4,331,634 4,193,171 – (138,463)
Outcome 4 - Housing 86,423 86,839 86,155 – (684)
Total administered 2,513,510 5,139,285 5,011,965 11,827 (139,147)
Departmental programs
Outcome 1 - Social Security 109,012 121,897 110,151 – (11,746)
Outcome 2 - Families and Communities
a 194,214 176,727 176,240 – (487)
Outcome 3 - Disability and Carers 99,014 109,024 119,544 10,520 –
Outcome 4 - Housing 19,790 15,366 15,366 – –
Total departmental 422,030 423,014 421,301 10,520 (12,233)
Total administered and departmental 2,935,540 5,562,299 5,433,266 22,347 (151,380)
a Section 75 transfers as a result of the AAOs on 20 December 2017 are reflected in the 2017-18 Budget amount. Please see Table 1.1 footnotes for further details.
Table 1.5: Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2017–18
2016–17 2017–18 2017–18 Additional Reduced
Available Budget Revised Estimates Estimates
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Non-operating
Equity injections 34,835 40,412 40,412 – –
Total non-operating 34,835 40,412 40,412 – –
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Section 2: Revisions to outcomes and planned performance
2.1 BUDGETED EXPENSES AND PERFORMANCE FOR OUTCOME 1
Outcome 1: Social Security
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by
providing sustainable social security payments and assistance.
Linked programs
Department of Education and Training
Program
Program 2.4 – Higher Education Loan Program
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked program
This linked program contains eligibility requirements in connection with some of the payments and concessions that fall under this Outcome.
Department of Jobs and Small Business
Program
Program 1.1 – Employment Services
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked program
Mutual obligation requirements and compliance frameworks for various payments under this Outcome are stipulated in this linked program.
Department of Health
Program
Program 5.3 – Immunisation
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked program
The Department of Health has policy responsibility for the National Immunisation Program. Eligibility for the Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement that falls under this Outcome is contingent on satisfying requirements for age-related immunisation.
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Linked programs (continued)
Department of Human Services
Programs
Program 1.1 – Services to the Community – Social Security and Welfare
Program 1.3 – Child Support
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked programs
Various payments, concessions and the Child Support Scheme under this Outcome are delivered through the above linked programs administered by the Department of Human Services.
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Programs
Program 2.1 – Indigenous Advancement – Jobs, Land and Economy
Program 2.2 – Indigenous Advancement – Children and Schooling
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked programs
Mutual exclusion provisions are shared between scholarships administered by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and scholarships administered under this Outcome.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Programs
Program 1.1 – Veterans’ Income Support and Allowances
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked program
Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through the above linked program administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
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Table 2.1.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 1
This table shows how much the entity intends to spend (on an accrual basis) on
achieving the outcome, broken down by program, as well as by Administered and
Departmental funding sources.
Outcome 1: Social Security
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 1.1: Family Tax Benefit
Administered expenses
Special appropriations
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 18,362,820 19,121,330 18,418,175 18,329,253 17,997,517
Administered Total 18,362,820 19,121,330 18,418,175 18,329,253 17,997,517
Total expenses for Program 1.1 18,362,820 19,121,330 18,418,175 18,329,253 17,997,517
Program 1.2: Child Payments
Administered expenses
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 3,230 3,154 3,084 3,082 3,070
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 32,514 30,448 20,516 13,904 6,764
Student Assistance Act 1973 70,921 74,333 76,738 79,621 82,993
Administered Total 106,665 107,935 100,338 96,607 92,827
Total expenses for Program 1.2 106,665 107,935 100,338 96,607 92,827
Program 1.3: Income Support for Vulnerable People
Administered expenses
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 80,391 109,607 175,841 247,240 279,543
Administered Total 80,391 109,607 175,841 247,240 279,543
Total expenses for Program 1.3 80,391 109,607 175,841 247,240 279,543
Program 1.4: Income Support for People in Special Circumstances
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 659 1,366 1,362 1,369 1,376
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 3,756 4,301 4,317 3,780 –
Administered Total 4,415 5,667 5,679 5,149 1,376
Total expenses for Program 1.4 4,415 5,667 5,679 5,149 1,376
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Table 2.1.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 1 (continued)
Outcome 1: Social Security
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 1.5: Supplementary Payments and Support for Income Support Recipients
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – – – – –
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 29,491 29,073 26,528 25,375 22,776
Administered Total 29,491 29,073 26,528 25,375 22,776
Total expenses for Program 1.5 29,491 29,073 26,528 25,375 22,776
Program 1.6: Income Support for Seniors
Administered expenses
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 44,314,378 45,368,202 47,566,954 49,749,622 52,111,965
Administered Total 44,314,378 45,368,202 47,566,954 49,749,622 52,111,965
Total expenses for Program 1.6 44,314,378 45,368,202 47,566,954 49,749,622 52,111,965
Program 1.7: Allowances and Concessions for Seniors
Administered expenses
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 91,399 93,289 80,607 68,399 61,084
Administered Total 91,399 93,289 80,607 68,399 61,084
Total expenses for Program 1.7 91,399 93,289 80,607 68,399 61,084
Program 1.8: Income Support for People with Disability
Administered expenses
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 16,386,643 16,568,783 17,068,158 17,994,106 18,603,770
Administered Total 16,386,643 16,568,783 17,068,158 17,994,106 18,603,770
Total expenses for Program 1.8 16,386,643 16,568,783 17,068,158 17,994,106 18,603,770
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Table 2.1.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 1 (continued)
Outcome 1: Social Security
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 1.9: Income Support for Carers
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 2,282 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 8,078,875 8,378,262 8,674,250 9,170,983 9,455,725
Administered Total 8,081,157 8,381,062 8,677,050 9,173,783 9,458,525
Total expenses for Program 1.9 8,081,157 8,381,062 8,677,050 9,173,783 9,458,525
Program 1.10: Working Age Payments
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,592 21,382 33,298 29,295 3,306
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 17,026,937 16,504,042 16,587,296 17,151,667 17,487,954
Administered Total 17,028,529 16,525,424 16,620,594 17,180,962 17,491,260
Total expenses for Program 1.10 17,028,529 16,525,424 16,620,594 17,180,962 17,491,260
Program 1.11: Student Payments
Administered expenses
Special appropriations
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 2,811,528 2,602,699 2,605,463 2,737,030 2,806,110
Student Assistance Act 1973 267,608 262,362 268,835 269,711 280,817
Administered Total 3,079,136 2,865,061 2,874,298 3,006,741 3,086,927
Total expenses for Program 1.11 3,079,136 2,865,061 2,874,298 3,006,741 3,086,927
Program 1.12: Program Support for Outcome 1
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 92,027 99,642 85,703 81,003 78,544
s 74 Retained revenue receipts
a 28,579 3,984 1,808 1,777 1,146
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 15,693 14,857 16,300 13,242 9,564
Departmental Total 136,299 118,483 103,811 96,022 89,254
Total expenses for Program 1.12 136,299 118,483 103,811 96,022 89,254
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Table 2.1.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 1 (continued)
Outcome 1: Social Security
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Outcome 1 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 4,533 25,548 37,460 33,464 7,482
Special appropriations 107,560,491 109,149,885 111,576,762 115,843,773 119,200,088
Administered Total 107,565,024 109,175,433 111,614,222 115,877,237 119,207,570
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 92,027 99,642 85,703 81,003 78,544
s 74 Retained revenue receipts
a 28,579 3,984 1,808 1,777 1,146
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 15,693 14,857 16,300 13,242 9,564
Departmental Total 136,299 118,483 103,811 96,022 89,254
Total expenses for Outcome 1 107,701,323 109,293,916 111,718,033 115,973,259 119,296,824
2016–17 2017–18
Average staffing level (number) 515 473
Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.
b ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses.
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1
Program 1.1: Family Tax Benefit
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.1.1 - Component 1 (Family Tax Benefit Part A)
Special appropriations A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 14,127,755 14,857,499 14,319,740 14,297,176 14,066,399
Total component 1 expenses 14,127,755 14,857,499 14,319,740 14,297,176 14,066,399
1.1.2 - Component 2 (Family Tax Benefit Part B)
Special appropriations
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 4,235,232 4,263,830 4,098,423 4,032,065 3,931,110
Total component 2 expenses 4,235,232 4,263,830 4,098,423 4,032,065 3,931,110
1.1.3 - Component 3 (Schoolkids Bonus)
Special appropriations
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
a (167) 1 12 12 8
Total component 3 expenses (167) 1 12 12 8
Total Program expenses 18,362,820 19,121,330 18,418,175 18,329,253 17,997,517 a The Schoolkids Bonus ceased at the end of 2016. Residual expenses beyond this date relate to bad and doubtful debts for general interest charges.
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.2: Child Payments
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.2.1 - Component 1 (Single Income Family Supplement)
Special appropriations A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
a 30,527 28,211 18,202 11,513 4,293
Total component 1 expenses 30,527 28,211 18,202 11,513 4,293
1.2.2 - Component 2 (Stillborn Baby Payment)
Special appropriations A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 1,987 2,237 2,314 2,391 2,471
Total component 2 expenses 1,987 2,237 2,314 2,391 2,471
1.2.3 - Component 3 (Double Orphan Pension)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 3,230 3,154 3,084 3,082 3,070
Total component 3 expenses 3,230 3,154 3,084 3,082 3,070
1.2.4 - Component 4 (Assistance for Isolated Children)
Special appropriations Student Assistance Act 1973 70,921 74,333 76,738 79,621 82,993
Total component 4 expenses 70,921 74,333 76,738 79,621 82,993
Total Program expenses 106,665 107,935 100,338 96,607 92,827 a
The Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS) is closed to new recipients from 1 July 2017. Grandfathering arrangements permit eligible recipients with entitlements to SIFS at 30 June 2017 to continue to receive this payment as long as they remain eligible.
Program 1.3: Income Support for Vulnerable People
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.3.1 - Component 1 (Special Benefit)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 80,391 109,607 175,841 247,240 279,543
Total component 1 expenses 80,391 109,607 175,841 247,240 279,543
Total Program expenses 80,391 109,607 175,841 247,240 279,543
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.4: Income Support for People in Special Circumstances
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.4.1 - Component 1 (Payments under Special Circumstances)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 659 1,366 1,362 1,369 1,376
Total component 1 expenses 659 1,366 1,362 1,369 1,376
1.4.2 - Component 2 (Bereavement Allowance)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
a 3,756 4,301 4,317 3,780 –
Total component 2 expenses 3,756 4,301 4,317 3,780 –
Total Program expenses 4,415 5,667 5,679 5,149 1,376 a
This payment will cease from 20 March 2020. This change is a result of the 2017-18 Budget measure: Working Age Payment Reforms.
Program 1.5: Supplementary Payments and Support for Income Support Recipients
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.5.1 - Component 1 (Low Income Supplement)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 1,883 – – – –
Total component 1 expenses 1,883 – – – –
1.5.2 - Component 2 (Essential Medical Equipment Payment)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 6,550 6,892 7,057 7,228 7,406
Total component 2 expenses 6,550 6,892 7,057 7,228 7,406
1.5.3 - Component 3 (Utilities Allowance)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 21,058 22,181 19,471 18,147 15,370
Total component 3 expenses 21,058 22,181 19,471 18,147 15,370
Total Program expenses 29,491 29,073 26,528 25,375 22,776
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.6: Income Support for Seniors
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.6.1 - Component 1 (Age Pension)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 44,216,982 45,279,702 47,483,959 49,692,429 52,111,965
Total component 1 expenses 44,216,982 45,279,702 47,483,959 49,692,429 52,111,965
1.6.2 - Component 2 (Widow B Pension)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
a 6,174 5,706 5,598 2,862 –
Total component 2 expenses 6,174 5,706 5,598 2,862 –
1.6.3 - Component 3 (Wife Pension (Age))
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
a 91,221 82,794 77,397 54,331 –
Total component 3 expenses 91,221 82,794 77,397 54,331 –
Total Program expenses 44,314,377 45,368,202 47,566,954 49,749,622 52,111,965 a
This payment will cease from 20 March 2020. This change is a result of the 2017-18 Budget measure: Working Age Payment Reforms.
Program 1.7: Allowances and Concessions for Seniors
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.7.1 - Component 1 (Energy Supplement for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
a 91,399 93,289 80,607 68,399 61,084
Total component 1 expenses 91,399 93,289 80,607 68,399 61,084
Total Program expenses 91,399 93,289 80,607 68,399 61,084 a
The component was previously known as the Seniors Supplement.
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.8: Income Support for People with Disability
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.8.1 - Component 1 (Disability Support Pension)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 16,251,144 16,464,120 17,003,829 17,955,229 18,603,770
Total component 1 expenses 16,251,144 16,464,120 17,003,829 17,955,229 18,603,770
1.8.2 - Component 2 (Mobility Allowance)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 135,500 104,663 64,329 38,877 –
Total component 2 expenses 135,500 104,663 64,329 38,877 –
Total Program expenses 16,386,644 16,568,783 17,068,158 17,994,106 18,603,770
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.9: Income Support for Carers
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.9.1 - Component 1 (Ex-Gratia Payments to Unsuccessful Applicants of Carer Payment (Child))
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 2,282 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Total component 1 expenses 2,282 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
1.9.2 - Component 2 (Carer Allowance (Adult))
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 1,605,173 1,658,380 1,712,537 1,799,478 1,859,723
Total component 2 expenses 1,605,173 1,658,380 1,712,537 1,799,478 1,859,723
1.9.3 - Component 3 (Carer Allowance (Child))
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 580,851 613,686 638,807 675,051 702,287
Total component 3 expenses 580,851 613,686 638,807 675,051 702,287
1.9.4 - Component 4 (Carer Payment)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 5,050,923 5,269,195 5,465,052 5,839,530 6,062,720
Total component 4 expenses 5,050,923 5,269,195 5,465,052 5,839,530 6,062,720
1.9.5 - Component 5 (Carer Supplement)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 578,881 580,220 602,115 618,924 633,592
Total component 5 expenses 578,881 580,220 602,115 618,924 633,592
1.9.6 - Component 6 (Child Disability Assistance Payment)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 180,495 182,555 187,532 192,431 197,403
Total component 6 expenses 180,495 182,555 187,532 192,431 197,403
1.9.7 - Component 7 (Wife Pension (DSP))
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
a 82,551 74,226 68,207 45,569 –
Total component 7 expenses 82,551 74,226 68,207 45,569 –
Total Program expenses 8,081,156 8,381,062 8,677,050 9,173,783 9,458,525 a
This payment will cease from 20 March 2020. This change is a result of the 2017-18 Budget measure: Working Age Payment Reforms.
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.10: Working Age Payments
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.10.1 - Component 1 (Compensation and Debt Relief)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 198 198 198 198
Total component 1 expenses – 198 198 198 198
1.10.2 - Component 2 (Investment Approach to Welfare - Evaluation)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,592 20,190 30,938 27,158 200
Total component 2 expenses 1,592 20,190 30,938 27,158 200
1.10.3 - Component 3 (Newstart Allowance)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
a 9,986,987 9,990,360 10,021,181 7,623,198 –
Total component 3 expenses 9,986,987 9,990,360 10,021,181 7,623,198 –
1.10.4 - Component 4 (Parenting Payment Partnered)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 979,790 889,871 921,719 940,101 951,768
Total component 4 expenses 979,790 889,871 921,719 940,101 951,768
1.10.5 - Component 5 (Parenting Payment Single)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 4,625,087 4,378,165 4,453,025 4,520,829 4,620,574
Total component 5 expenses 4,625,087 4,378,165 4,453,025 4,520,829 4,620,574
1.10.6 - Component 6 (Pensioner Education Supplement)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 54,031 41,144 24,610 24,913 25,433
Total component 6 expenses 54,031 41,144 24,610 24,913 25,433
1.10.7 - Component 7 (Sickness Allowance)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
a 95,810 64,533 61,391 58,511 1,344
Total component 7 expenses 95,810 64,533 61,391 58,511 1,344
a This payment will cease from 20 March 2020. This change is a result of the 2017-18 Budget measure: Working Age Payment Reforms.
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.10: Working Age Payments (continued)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.10.8 - Component 8 (Widow Allowance)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 251,251 212,730 150,209 105,645 44,744
Total component 8 expenses 251,251 212,730 150,209 105,645 44,744
1.10.9 - Component 9 (Youth Allowance (Other))
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 994,625 899,204 936,170 960,628 981,565
Total component 9 expenses 994,625 899,204 936,170 960,628 981,565
1.10.10 - Component 10 (Seasonal Work Incentives - Evaluation)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – – 326 – –
Total component 10 expenses – – 326 – –
1.10.11 - Component 11 (Partner Allowance)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 39,355 28,035 18,991 10,991 4,006
Total component 11 expenses 39,355 28,035 18,991 10,991 4,006
1.10.12 - Component 12 (JobSeeker Payment)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 – – – 2,906,851 10,858,520
Total component 12 expenses – – – 2,906,851 10,858,520
1.10.13 - Component 13 (Social Impact Investment)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 994 1,836 1,939 2,908
Total component 13 expenses – 994 1,836 1,939 2,908
Total Program expenses 17,028,528 16,525,424 16,620,594 17,180,962 17,491,260
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.11: Student Payments
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.11.1 - Component 1 (ABSTUDY - Secondary)
Special appropriations Student Assistance Act 1973 151,512 148,578 154,737 158,888 165,965
Total component 1 expenses 151,512 148,578 154,737 158,888 165,965
1.11.2 - Component 2 (ABSTUDY - Tertiary)
Special appropriations Student Assistance Act 1973 114,590 109,887 109,821 106,265 109,968
Total component 2 expenses 114,590 109,887 109,821 106,265 109,968
1.11.3 - Component 3 (Austudy)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 583,646 528,785 519,871 556,106 567,746
Total component 3 expenses 583,646 528,785 519,871 556,106 567,746
1.11.4 - Component 4 (Youth Allowance (student))
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 2,146,655 1,894,434 1,886,892 1,970,055 2,013,886
Total component 4 expenses 2,146,655 1,894,434 1,886,892 1,970,055 2,013,886
1.11.5 - Component 5 (Student Start-up Loan - ABSTUDY)
Special appropriations Student Assistance Act 1973 1,506 3,897 4,277 4,558 4,884
Total component 5 expenses 1,506 3,897 4,277 4,558 4,884
1.11.6 - Component 6 (Student Start-up Loan)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 81,227 179,480 198,700 210,869 224,478
Total component 6 expenses 81,227 179,480 198,700 210,869 224,478
Total Program expenses 3,079,136 2,865,061 2,874,298 3,006,741 3,086,927
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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.12: Program Support for Outcome 1
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1.12.1 - Component 1 (Departmental DSS - Outcome 1)
Annual departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 92,027 99,642 85,703 81,003 78,544 s74 Retained revenue receipts
a 28,579 3,984 1,808 1,777 1,146
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 15,693 14,857 16,300 13,242 9,564
Total component 1 expenses 136,299 118,483 103,811 96,022 89,254
Total Program expenses 136,299 118,483 103,811 96,022 89,254
Note: Departmental appropriation items and totals by Outcome are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a
Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act. b
‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses.
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1
Table 2.1.3 below details the performance criteria for each program associated with
Outcome 1. It also summarises how each program is delivered and where
201718 Budget measures have created new programs or materially changed existing
programs.
Outcome 1 – Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance.
Program 1.1 – Family Tax Benefit – To make payments to assist low and medium income families with the direct and indirect costs of raising dependent children.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of the family assistance law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that the delivery of the payments/programs below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB Part A)
Family Tax Benefit Part B (FTB Part B)
Child Support Scheme
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Number of eligible children
Administered outlays
Payment accuracy (Family Tax Benefit)
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.1 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.2 – Child Payments – To make payments to families in certain circumstances to assist with the costs of children.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Double Orphan Pension is paid through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Single Income Family Supplement is paid through the Department of Human Services to eligible families under the provisions of the family assistance law
Stillborn Baby Payment is made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of the family assistance law
Assistance for Isolated Children is paid through the Department of Human Services to eligible families. The appropriation for payments is in the Student Assistance Act 1973
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Double Orphan Pension
Single Income Family Supplement
Stillborn Baby Payment
Assistance for Isolated Children
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Number of children (Double Orphan Pension)
Administered outlays
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.2 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.3 – Income Support for Vulnerable People – To make payments to financially assist eligible people in severe financial hardship who do not have any other means of support.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Special Benefit
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
Payment accuracy
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.3 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.4 – Income Support for People in Special Circumstances – To make payments to financially assist eligible people in severe financial hardship who do not have any other means of support. To make payments to Australians in circumstances beyond their control to support them in overcoming those circumstances and maintaining their financial wellbeing.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Bereavement Allowance payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Payments under Special Circumstances are made to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law and the PGPA Act
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Bereavement Allowance
Payments under Special Circumstances
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.4 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.5 – Supplementary Payments and Support for Income Support Recipients – To make payments and subsidise services to certain income support recipients and low income households to assist them financially and to help them continue to participate economically and socially.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Low Income Supplement, Utilities Allowance and Essential Medical Equipment Payment are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Low Income Supplement
Utilities Allowance
Essential Medical Equipment Payment
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients (Low Income Supplement, Utilities Allowance)
Number of payments (Essential Medical Equipment Payment)
Administered outlays
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.5 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.6 – Income Support for Seniors – To make payments to senior Australians to assist them financially in a manner that encourages them to productively manage resources and life transitions.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Age Pension
Widow B Pension
Wife Pension (Age)
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
Payment accuracy (Age Pension)
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.6 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.7 – Allowances and Concessions for Seniors – To make payments and provide services to senior Australians to assist with household expenses, enabling them to maintain their standard of living.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Allowances and Concessions for Seniors
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.7 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.8 – Income Support for People with Disability – To make payments to eligible people with disability who are unable to support themselves to achieve financial independence.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Disability Support Pension
Mobility Allowance
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
Payment accuracy (Disability Support Pension)
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.8 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.9 – Income Support for Carers – To make payments and allowances to financially assist eligible carers of people with disability or a severe medical condition.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Ex-gratia payments to unsuccessful applicants of Carer Payment (Child) (Carer Adjustment Payment) are paid under the provisions of the PGPA Act
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Carer Payment
Carer Allowance (Adult) and (Child)
Carer Supplement
Child Disability Assistance Payment
Wife Pension (DSP)
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
Payment accuracy (Carer Payment, Carer Allowance)
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.9 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.10 – Working Age Payments – To assist people who are temporarily unable to support themselves through work or have a limited capacity to work due to disability or caring responsibilities for young children.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Newstart Allowance
Youth Allowance (Other)
Sickness Allowance
Parenting Payment
Partner Allowance
Widow Allowance
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
Payment accuracy
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.10 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.11 – Student Payments – To achieve growth in skills, qualifications and productivity through providing income support and other financial assistance to students to assist them to undertake further education and training. To increase access and participation by Indigenous Australian students in school education, vocational education and training and higher education and accelerate their educational outcomes.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Payments and other financial assistance are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security and student assistance law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments and other financial assistance below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
ABSTUDY
Austudy
Youth Allowance (student)
Student Startup Loans
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
Payment accuracy (ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance (student))
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.11 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.12 – Program Support for Outcome 1 – To provide departmental funding for the annual operating costs of DSS to achieve agency objectives.
Delivery Departmental funding
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Total departmental funding for Outcome 1
Funding is expended on activities that contribute to agency outcomes
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Material changes to Program 1.12 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Cross-Program – Rent Assistance – To make payments to low and moderate income Australians receiving income support or family payments to assist with the costs of renting private and community housing.
Delivery DSS administers the program as part of the social security system
Rent Assistance payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of the social security law and family assistance law
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Rent Assistance
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this program, where assistance is provided to all those that are eligible, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Output:
Number of income units
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purposes
Encourage self-reliance and support people who cannot fully support themselves by providing sustainable social security payments and assistance
Improved access to affordable housing, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services
Material changes to Cross-Program: Rent Assistance resulting from the following measures: Nil
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2.2 BUDGETED EXPENSES AND PERFORMANCE FOR OUTCOME 2
Outcome 2: Families and Communities
Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, families and communities by
providing targeted services and initiatives.
Linked programs
Attorney-General’s Department
Programs
Program 1.1 – Attorney-General’s Department operating expenses – Civil justice and legal services
Program 1.4 – Justice Services
Program 1.5 – Family Relationships
Program 1.6 – Indigenous Legal and Native Title Assistance
Contribution to Outcome 2 made by linked programs
The Attorney-General’s Department has policy responsibility for improving access to justice for Indigenous people and for family matters, including Family Law Services. These linked programs provide payments for services to support this responsibility, and are administered by DSS under this Outcome.
Department of Human Services
Program
Program 1.1 – Services to the Community – Social Security and Welfare
Contribution to Outcome 2 made by linked program
The administrative aspects of Income Management and payments under Paid Parental Leave Scheme and the Transition to Independent Living Allowance that fall under this Outcome are delivered by the Department of Human Services through the above linked program.
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Linked programs (continued)
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Programs
Program 2.2 – Indigenous Advancement – Children and Schooling
Program 2.3 – Indigenous Advancement – Safety and Wellbeing
Program 2.5 – Indigenous Advancement – Remote Australia Strategies
Contribution to Outcome 2 made by linked programs
These linked programs contribute to this Outcome by supporting Indigenous families and communities to enjoy similar levels of physical, emotional and social wellbeing enjoyed by other Australians, supporting families to give children a good start in life and by supporting remote strategic investments and remote housing strategies.
Department of Home Affairs
Programs
Program 2.1 – Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship
Program 2.2 – Migration
Program 2.3 – Visas
Program 2.4 – Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
Contribution to Outcome 2 made by linked programs
The Department of Home Affairs has policy responsibility for the effective management of Australia's visa, multicultural affairs and citizenship, Skilled and Family Migration and Humanitarian Programs. DSS delivers settlement services to refugees and humanitarian migrants.
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Table 2.2.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 2
This table shows how much the entity intends to spend (on an accrual basis) on
achieving the outcome, broken down by program, as well as by administered and
departmental funding sources.
Outcome 2: Families and Communities
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 2.1: Families and Communities
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)
a 673,658 707,091 699,200 678,264 643,536
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (26) 150 8 – – Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2017 – – nfp nfp nfp
Special Accounts Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys 14,035 22,274 6,863 3,400 3,400
Administered total 687,667 729,515 706,071 681,664 646,936
Total expenses for Program 2.1 687,667 729,515 706,071 681,664 646,936
Program 2.2: Paid Parental Leave
Administered expenses
Special appropriations Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 2,140,875 2,210,982 2,271,460 2,300,427 2,330,761
Administered total 2,140,875 2,210,982 2,271,460 2,300,427 2,330,761
Total expenses for Program 2.2 2,140,875 2,210,982 2,271,460 2,300,427 2,330,761
Program 2.3: Social and Community Services
Administered expenses
Special Accounts Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account 145,162 528,436 420,774 477,401 497,176
Administered total 145,162 528,436 420,774 477,401 497,176
Total expenses for Program 2.3 145,162 528,436 420,774 477,401 497,176
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Table 2.2.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 2 (continued)
Outcome 2: Families and Communities
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 2.4: Program Support for Outcome 2
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriationa 184,052 164,349 178,566 167,731 162,076
s 74 Retained revenue receipts
b 57,159 77,885 33,020 33,260 33,641
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
c 31,385 34,731 39,412 32,154 23,314
Departmental total 272,596 276,965 250,998 233,145 219,031
Total expenses for Program 2.4 272,596 276,965 250,998 233,145 219,031
Outcome 2 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)
a 673,658 707,091 699,200 678,264 643,536
Special appropriations 2,140,849 2,211,132 2,271,468 2,300,427 2,330,761
Special Accounts 159,197 550,710 427,637 480,801 500,576
Administered total 2,973,704 3,468,933 3,398,305 3,459,492 3,474,873
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriationa 184,052 164,349 178,566 167,731 162,076
s 74 Retained revenue receipts
b 57,159 77,885 33,020 33,260 33,641
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
c 31,385 34,731 39,412 32,154 23,314
Departmental total 272,596 276,965 250,998 233,145 219,031
Total expenses for Outcome 2 3,246,300 3,745,898 3,649,303 3,692,637 3,693,904
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Table 2.2.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 2 (continued)
Movement of administered funds between years
d
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Outcome 2 Program 2.1: Families and Communities (34,490) 8,161 13,819 12,510 -
Total Movement of administered funds (34,490) 8,161 13,819 12,510 -
2016–17 2017–18 Average staffing level (number) 831 845 Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a
Includes an interim s75 appropriation transfer to the Department of Home Affairs including forward estimates, with the final transfer to be reflected in the 2018-19 Portfolio Budget Statements.
b Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.
c ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses.
d Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive (+) represent an increase in funds.
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Table 2.2.2: Program components of Outcome 2
Program 2.1: Families and Communities
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2.1.1 - Component 1 (Civil Society)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,167 1,502 1,526 1,552 1,579
Total component 1 expenses 1,167 1,502 1,526 1,552 1,579
2.1.2 - Component 2 (Families and Children)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 249,928 259,459 271,283 279,352 264,964
Total component 2 expenses 249,928 259,459 271,283 279,352 264,964
2.1.3 - Component 3 (Families and Communities Services Improvement)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 2,703 2,641 2,629 2,657 2,672
Total component 3 expenses 2,703 2,641 2,629 2,657 2,672
2.1.4 - Component 4 (Financial Wellbeing and Capability)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 102,919 105,337 108,880 99,719 87,537
Total component 4 expenses 102,919 105,337 108,880 99,719 87,537
2.1.5 - Component 5 (National Initiatives)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 53,437 72,720 48,864 32,780 31,217
Total component 5 expenses 53,437 72,720 48,864 32,780 31,217
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Table 2.2.2: Program components of Outcome 2 (continued)
Program 2.1: Families and Communities (continued)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2.1.6 - Component 6 (Settlement Services)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)
a 230,562 204,691 198,969 201,500 200,031
Total component 6 expenses 230,562 204,691 198,969 201,500 200,031
2.1.7 - Component 7 (Strengthening Communities)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)
b 31,316 44,244 47,783 41,368 35,931
Total component 7 expenses 31,316 44,244 47,783 41,368 35,931
2.1.8 - Component 8 (Transition to Independent Living Allowance)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,627 3,512 3,512 3,512 3,512
Total component 8 expenses 1,627 3,512 3,512 3,512 3,512
2.1.9 - Component 9 (Income Management Balancing Appropriation)
Special appropriations Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (26) 150 8 – –
Total component 9 expenses (26) 150 8 – –
2.1.10 - Component 10 (Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys)
Special Account expenses Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys 14,036 22,274 6,863 3,400 3,400
Total component 10 expenses 14,036 22,274 6,863 3,400 3,400
a The Multicultural function within the Strengthening Communities component of Program 2.1 was transferred to the Department of Home Affairs as a result of the AAO of 20 December 2017.
b The Strengthening Communities component will cease on 31 March 2018 and be replaced by the redesigned Strong and Resilient Communities component from 1 April 2018. Volunteer Management and Volunteer Grants have been established as their own components from 1 January 2018.
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Table 2.2.2: Program components of Outcome 2 (continued)
Program 2.1: Families and Communities (continued)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2.1.11 - Component 11 (Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse - Redress payment)
Special appropriations Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2017 – – nfp nfp nfp
Total component 11 expenses – – nfp nfp nfp
2.1.12 - Component 12 (Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse - Psychological Support payment)
Special appropriations Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2017 – – nfp nfp nfp
Total component 12 expenses – – nfp nfp nfp
2.1.13 - Component 13 (Volunteer Management)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)
c – 2,985 5,754 5,824 6,093
Total component 13 expenses – 2,985 5,754 5,824 6,093
2.1.14 - Component 14 (Volunteer Grants)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)
c – 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Total component 14 expenses – 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Total Program expenses 687,669 729,515 706,071 681,664 646,936 c
Volunteer Grants and Volunteer Management were part of the Strengthening Communities component and have been established as their own components from 1 January 2018.
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Table 2.2.2: Program components of Outcome 2 (continued)
Program 2.2: Paid Parental Leave
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2.2.1 - Component 1 (Dad and Partner Pay)
Special appropriations Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 110,174 113,210 115,757 116,245 116,208
Total component 1 expenses 110,174 113,210 115,757 116,245 116,208
2.2.2 - Component 2 (Parental Leave Pay)
Special appropriations Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 2,030,702 2,097,772 2,155,703 2,184,182 2,214,553
Total component 2 expenses 2,030,702 2,097,772 2,155,703 2,184,182 2,214,553
Total Program expenses 2,140,876 2,210,982 2,271,460 2,300,427 2,330,761
Program 2.3: Social and Community Services
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2.3.1 - Component 1 (Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account)
Special Account expenses Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account
a 145,162 528,436 420,774 477,401 497,176
Total component 1 expenses 145,162 528,436 420,774 477,401 497,176
Total Program expenses 145,162 528,436 420,774 477,401 497,176 a The funding for the Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account is directly appropriated through the Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account Act 2012.
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Table 2.2.2: Program components of Outcome 2 (continued)
Program 2.4: Program Support for Outcome 2
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
2.4.1 - Component 1 (Departmental DSS - Outcome 2)
Annual departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 184,052 164,349 178,566 167,731 162,076 s 74 Retained revenue receipts
a 57,159 77,885 33,020 33,260 33,641
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 31,385 34,731 39,412 32,154 23,314
Total component 1 expenses 272,596 276,965 250,998 233,145 219,031
Total Program expenses 272,596 276,965 250,998 233,145 219,031
Note: Departmental appropriation items and totals by Outcome are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a
Program support combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s 74)’.
b ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses.
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Table 2.2.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 2
Table 2.2.3 below details the performance criteria for each program associated with
Outcome 2. It also summarises how each program is delivered and where
201718 Budget measures have created new programs or materially changed existing
programs.
Outcome 2 – Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, families and communities by providing targeted services and initiatives.
Program 2.1 – Families and Communities – To strengthen relationships, support families, improve wellbeing of children and young people, reduce the cost of family breakdown, strengthen family and community functioning and facilitate the settlement of migrants and humanitarian entrants into the community.
Delivery Assist organisations through a program of grants, procurements and subsidies targeting families, children, young people, volunteers, humanitarian entrants, migrants and other individuals with special circumstances
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Delivery by organisations is in accordance with specified requirements, which may include service level standards, of the contracts and agreements between organisations and DSS. Agreements and contracts require:
support and capacity building that contribute to strengthening individual and family functioning and communities; or
national leadership and representation for services to build capacity within the families and community sector that works to strengthen family and community functioning
Standard of delivery is performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of organisations’ contracts and agreements with DSS. No quantifiable targets as programs are demand driven. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of organisations contracted or receiving grant funding to deliver services
Number of individuals assisted
Administered outlays
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, families and communities by providing targeted services and initiatives
Material changes to Program 2.1 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.2.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 2 (continued)
Program 2.2 – Paid Parental Leave – To provide financial support to parents to help them take time off work following the birth or adoption of a child.
Delivery The Department administers the program as part of the social security system
The Department of Human Services either funds employers to provide Parental Leave Pay to eligible employees, or provides Parental Leave Pay directly to eligible parents and other persons, according to the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010
Dad and Partner Pay is paid by the Department of Human Services directly to eligible fathers or partners in accordance with the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Agreement is in place with the Department of Human Services to provide assurance that payments below are made in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines:
Parental Leave Pay
Dad and Partner Pay
Agreement is in place
Due to the nature of this payment, where assistance is provided to all those who are eligible and apply, targets are not reported. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of recipients
Administered outlays
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, families and communities by providing targeted services and initiatives
Material changes to Program 2.2 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.2.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 2 (continued)
Program 2.3 – Social and Community Services – To set aside funding for the implementation period of Fair Work Australia’s Social, Community and Disability Services Industry Equal Remuneration Order.
Delivery Funds are issued to eligible service providers to meet the Australian Government’s share of the pay increases
Funds are issued to other government agencies to meet the Australian Government’s share of the pay increases for their eligible service providers
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Delivery complies with relevant legislation
The funds appropriated to the Department are issued to meet the Australian Government’s share of the pay increases
Payments made as described
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, families and communities by providing targeted services and initiatives
Material changes to Program 2.3 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.2.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 2 (continued)
Program 2.4 – Program Support for Outcome 2 – To provide departmental funding for the annual operating costs of DSS to achieve agency objectives.
Delivery Departmental funding
Performance information
Year Performance criteria
Targets
2017-18 Total departmental funding for Outcome 2 Funding is expended on activities that contribute to agency outcomes
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose
Contribute to stronger and more resilient individuals, families and communities by providing targeted services and initiatives
Material changes to Program 2.4 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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2.3 BUDGETED EXPENSES AND PERFORMANCE FOR OUTCOME 3
Outcome 3: Disability and Carers
Improved independence of, and participation by, people with disability, including
improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services.
Linked programs
Department of Jobs and Small Business
Program
Program 1.1 – Employment Services
Contribution to Outcome 3 made by linked program
This Outcome benefits from this linked program as it encourages individuals to support themselves through mutual obligation requirements and compliance frameworks.
Department of Health
Programs
Program 2.1 – Mental Health
Program 6.1 – Access and Information
Program 6.2 – Home Support and Care
Program 6.3 – Residential and Flexible Care
Program 6.4 – Aged Care Quality
Contribution to Outcome 3 made by linked programs
This Outcome benefits from these linked programs as they also seek to improve the independence of, and participation by, people with disability and carers. In particular, the Department of Health manages two programs that will have partial or full funding transition to the NDIS and a continuity of support program for people aged 65 and over currently in state disability programs who are not eligible for the NDIS. The Department of Health also has policy responsibility for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items in relation to disability and mental health.
Department of Human Services
Program
Program 1.1 – Services to the Community – Social Security and Welfare
Contribution to Outcome 3 made by linked program
Various payments and concessions under this Outcome are delivered through the above linked program administered by the Department of Human Services.
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Linked programs (continued)
National Disability Insurance Agency
Programs
Program 1.1 – Reasonable and necessary care and support participants
Program 1.2 – Community inclusion and capacity development grants
Contribution to Outcome 3 made by linked programs
These linked programs provide for the delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Treasury
Program
Program 1.7 – Assistance to the State for Disability Services
Contribution to Outcome 3 made by linked program
The Treasury makes payments to the States under bilateral agreements on transition to a National Disability Insurance Scheme and a range of other agreements. It also makes National Specific Purpose Payments for disability services.
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Table 2.3.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 3
This table shows how much the entity intends to spend (on an accrual basis) on
achieving the outcome, broken down by program, as well as by administered and
departmental funding sources.
Outcome 3: Disability and Carers
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 3.1: Disability Mental Health and Carers
Administered expenses Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 976,431 1,111,804 1,120,703 1,097,858 1,093,908
Special appropriations Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Act 2015
a – nfp nfp nfp nfp
Special Accounts National Disability Special Account 2,290 2,140 405 172 –
Administered total 978,721 1,113,944 1,121,108 1,098,030 1,093,908
Total expenses for Program 3.1 978,721 1,113,944 1,121,108 1,098,030 1,093,908
Program 3.2: National Disability Insurance Scheme
Administered expenses Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 552,359 3,081,367 5,966,395 8,992,456 10,276,997
Administered total 552,359 3,081,367 5,966,395 8,992,456 10,276,997
Total expenses for Program 3.2 552,359 3,081,367 5,966,395 8,992,456 10,276,997
Program 3.3: Program Support for Outcome 3
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 77,302 111,502 86,198 80,765 77,880 s 74 Retained revenue receipts
b 24,007 5,990 3,354 3,177 3,484
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
c 13,182 16,846 16,680 13,428 9,621
Departmental total 114,491 134,338 106,232 97,370 90,985
Total expenses for Program 3.3 114,491 134,338 106,232 97,370 90,985
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Table 2.3.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 3 (continued)
Outcome 3: Disability and Carers
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Outcome 3 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,528,790 4,193,171 7,087,098 10,090,314 11,370,905
Special appropriationsa – nfp nfp nfp nfp
Special Accounts 2,290 2,140 405 172 –
Administered total 1,531,080 4,195,311 7,087,503 10,090,486 11,370,905
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 77,302 111,502 86,198 80,765 77,880 s 74 Retained revenue receipts
b 24,007 5,990 3,354 3,177 3,484
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
c 13,182 16,846 16,680 13,428 9,621
Departmental total 114,491 134,338 106,232 97,370 90,985
Total expenses for Outcome 3 1,645,571 4,329,649 7,193,735 10,187,856 11,461,890
Movement of administered funds between years
d
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Outcome 3:
Program 3.1: Disability Mental Health and Carers – (1,936) 1,936 – – Program 3.2 : National Disability Insurance Scheme – (1,448) 1,668 (220) –
Total movement of administered funds – (3,384) 3,604 (220) –
2016–17 2017–18
Average staffing level (number) 534 573
Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a The provision set aside for the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme is not for publication (nfp) so as not to prejudice the Commonwealth in relation to legal claims brought against it.
b Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.
c ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation
expenses. d
Figures displayed as a negative (-) represent a decrease in funds and a positive (+) represent an increase in funds.
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Table 2.3.2: Program components of Outcome 3
Program 3.1: Disability Mental Health and Carers
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
3.1.1 - Component 1 (Community Mental Health)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 53,694 50,934 52,566 53,302 54,050
Total component 1 expenses 53,694 50,934 52,566 53,302 54,050
3.1.2 - Component 2 (Disability and Carer Support)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 127,193 147,701 156,957 156,810 158,860
Total component 2 expenses 127,193 147,701 156,957 156,810 158,860
3.1.3 - Component 3 (Disability Employment)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 784,467 871,429 842,500 836,591 851,622
Total component 3 expenses 784,467 871,429 842,500 836,591 851,622
3.1.4 - Component 4 (Disability and Carer Service Improvement and Sector Support)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 11,079 41,740 68,680 51,155 29,376
Total component 4 expenses 11,079 41,740 68,680 51,155 29,376
3.1.5 - Component 5 (Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme)
Special appropriations Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Act 2015
a – nfp nfp nfp nfp
Total component 5 expenses – nfp nfp nfp nfp
3.1.6 - Component 6 (National Disability Research Special Account 2016)
Special Account Expenses: National Disability Special Account 2,290 2,140 405 172 –
Total component 6 expenses 2,290 2,140 405 172 –
Total Program expenses 978,723 1,113,944 1,121,108 1,098,030 1,093,908 a
The provision set aside for the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme is not for publication (nfp) so as not to prejudice the Commonwealth in relation to legal claims brought against it.
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Table 2.3.2: Program components of Outcome 3 (continued)
Program 3.2: National Disability Insurance Scheme
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
3.2.1 - Component 1 (National Disability Insurance Scheme Transitioning Commonwealth Programs)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 551,392 489,271 401,318 82,144 39,775
Total component 1 expenses 551,392 489,271 401,318 82,144 39,775
3.2.2 - Component 2 (National Disability Insurance Scheme Research and Evaluation)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 966 650 – – –
Total component 2 expenses 966 650 – – –
3.2.3 - Component 3 (Sector Development Fund)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 40,962 12,000 3,000 –
Total component 3 expenses – 40,962 12,000 3,000 –
3.2.4 - Component 4 (National Disability Insurance Scheme Participant Plans)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 2,476,075 5,434,075 8,773,089 10,104,649
Total component 4 expenses – 2,476,075 5,434,075 8,773,089 10,104,649
3.2.5 - Component 5 (National Disability Insurance Scheme Information Linkages and Capacity Building)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 70,990 114,044 131,478 132,573
Total component 5 expenses – 70,990 114,044 131,478 132,573
3.2.6 - Component 6 (Establishment of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 3,419 4,958 2,745 –
Total component 6 expenses – 3,419 4,958 2,745 –
Total Program expenses 552,358 3,081,367 5,966,395 8,992,456 10,276,997
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Table 2.3.2: Program components of Outcome 3 (continued)
Program 3.3: Program Support for Outcome 3
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
3.3.1 - Component 1 (Departmental DSS - Outcome 3)
Annual departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 77,302 111,502 86,198 80,765 77,880 s 74 Retained revenue receipts
a 24,007 5,990 3,354 3,177 3,484
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 13,182 16,846 16,680 13,428 9,621
Total component 1 expenses 114,491 134,338 106,232 97,370 90,985
Total Program expenses 114,491 134,338 106,232 97,370 90,985
Note: Departmental appropriation items and totals by Outcome are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a
Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act. b
‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses.
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Table 2.3.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 3
Table 2.3.3 below details the performance criteria for each program associated with
Outcome 3. It also summarises how each program is delivered and where
201718 Budget measures have created new programs or materially changed existing
programs.
Outcome 3 – Improved independence of, and participation by, people with
disability, including improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and
services.
Program 3.1 – Disability Mental Health and Carers – To provide support and community-based initiatives for people with disability, mental illness and carers, so they can develop their capabilities and actively participate in community and economic life.
Delivery Assist organisations through a program of grants, procurements and subsidies targeting support to people with disability, carers and people with, or at risk of, mental illness
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Delivery by organisations is in accordance with specified requirements which may include service level standards of the contracts and agreements between organisations and DSS. Agreements and contracts require services that contribute to developing capabilities and active participation:
employment assistance and other services to people with disability
direct advocacy support to people with disability
support to carers
support through community based initiatives to assist people with, or at risk of, mental illness
national leadership and representation for services to build capacity within the disability, carers or community mental health sectors
Standard of delivery is performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of organisations’ contracts and agreements with DSS. No quantifiable targets as programs are demand driven. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Outputs:
Number of organisations contracted or receiving grant funding to deliver services
Number of individuals assisted
Administered outlays
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose Improved independence of, and participation by, people with disability, including improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services
Material changes to Program 3.1 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.3.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 3 (continued)
Program 3.2 – National Disability Insurance Scheme – To improve the wellbeing and social and economic participation of people with disability, and their families and carers, by building a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that delivers individualised support through an insurance approach. This program also includes funding from existing Commonwealth programs that are transitioning into the Scheme in a phased approach, funding to establish the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and the Sector Development Fund.
Delivery Negotiate NDIS agreements, policy settings and financial arrangements with states and territories for the transition to full scheme
Establish the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Through a program of grants for disability sector improvement, assist people with disability, people with severe mental illness, carers and service providers, to transition to the NDIS
Performance information
Year Performance criteria
Targets
201718 Policy, financial and partnership arrangements are in place to create an effective and sustainable NDIS including:
developing and implementing policy settings for full scheme
implementing funding mechanisms for NDIS transitions
negotiating agreements with states and territories for full scheme
establishment of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Timely and effective policy advice (including Quality and Safeguards) is provided for full scheme
Appropriate management of the NDIS cash flow
Strategic implementation issues are identified and resolved
Established NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Outputs:
Value of Commonwealth program funding transitioned to the NDIS
Value and number of Sector Development Fund projects supporting the market, sector and workforce to transition to the NDIS
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose Improved independence of, and participation by, people with disability, including improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services
Material changes to Program 3.2 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.3.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 3 (continued)
Program 3.3 – Program Support for Outcome 3 – To provide departmental funding for the annual operating costs of DSS to achieve agency objectives.
Delivery Departmental funding
Performance information
Year Performance criteria
Targets
2017-19 Total departmental funding for Outcome 3 Funding is expended on activities that contribute to agency outcomes
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose Improved independence of, and participation by, people with disability, including improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services
Material changes to Program 3.3 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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2.4 BUDGETED EXPENSES AND PERFORMANCE FOR OUTCOME 4
Outcome 4: Housing
Increased housing supply, improved community housing and assisting individuals
experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services.
Linked programs
The Treasury
Programs
Program 1.8 – Assistance to the States for affordable housing
Program 1.9 – National Partnership Payments to the States
Contribution to Outcome 4 made by linked programs
National Partnership Payments to the States under the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH), and the National Affordable Housing Specific Purpose Payment are made by the Treasury. Annual incentives under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) are provided through tax offsets by the Australian Taxation Office.
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Table 2.4.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 4
This table shows how much the entity intends to spend (on an accrual basis) on
achieving the outcome, broken down by program, as well as by administered and
departmental funding sources.
Outcome 4: Housing
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
Expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 4.1: Housing and Homelessness
Administered expenses Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,341 1,620 1,588 1,586 1,570
Administered total 1,341 1,620 1,588 1,586 1,570
Total expenses for Program 4.1 1,341 1,620 1,588 1,586 1,570
Program 4.2: Affordable Housing
Administered expenses Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 84,487 84,535 84,736 81,729 75,788
Administered total 84,487 84,535 84,736 81,729 75,788
Total expenses for Program 4.2 84,487 84,535 84,736 81,729 75,788
Program 4.3: Program Support for Outcome 4
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 14,724 20,227 17,099 16,086 15,544 s 74 Retained revenue receipts
a 4,573 1,087 665 633 576
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 2,511 3,056 3,309 2,674 1,920
Departmental total 21,808 24,370 21,073 19,393 18,040
Total expenses for Program 4.3 21,808 24,370 21,073 19,393 18,040
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Table 2.4.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 4 (continued)
Outcome 4: Housing
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
Expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Outcome 4 Totals by appropriation type
Administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 85,828 86,155 86,324 83,315 77,358
Administered total 85,828 86,155 86,324 83,315 77,358
Departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 14,724 20,227 17,099 16,086 15,544 s 74 Retained revenue receipts
a 4,573 1,087 665 633 576
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 2,511 3,056 3,309 2,674 1,920
Departmental total 21,808 24,370 21,073 19,393 18,040
Total expenses for Outcome 4 107,636 110,525 107,397 102,708 95,398
2016–17 2017–18 Average staffing level (number) 99 104 Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.
b ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses.
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Table 2.4.2: Program components of Outcome 4 (continued)
Program 4.1: Housing and Homelessness
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
4.1.1 - Component 1 (Housing and Homelessness Service Improvement and Sector Support)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,341 1,620 1,588 1,586 1,570
Total component 1 expenses 1,341 1,620 1,588 1,586 1,570
Total Program expenses 1,341 1,620 1,588 1,586 1,570
Program 4.2: Affordable Housing
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
4.2.1 - Component 1 (National Rental Affordability Scheme)
Annual administered expenses
Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 84,487 84,535 84,736 81,729 75,788
Total component 1 expenses 84,487 84,535 84,736 81,729 75,788
Total Program expenses 84,487 84,535 84,736 81,729 75,788
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Table 2.4.2: Program components of Outcome 4
Program 4.3: Program Support for Outcome 4
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
4.3.1 - Component 1 (Departmental DSS - Outcome 4)
Annual departmental expenses
Departmental appropriation 14,724 20,227 17,099 16,086 15,544 s 74 Retained revenue receipts
a 4,573 1,087 665 633 576
Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year
b 2,511 3,056 3,309 2,674 1,920
Total component 1 expenses 21,808 24,370 21,073 19,393 18,040
Total Program expenses 21,808 24,370 21,073 19,393 18,040
Note: Departmental appropriation items and totals by Outcome are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a
Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act. b
‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation and amortisation expenses.
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Table 2.4.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 4
Table 2.4.3 below details the performance criteria for each program associated with
Outcome 4. It also summarises how each program is delivered and where
201718 Budget measures have created new programs or materially changed existing
programs.
Outcome 4 – Increased housing supply, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services.
Program 4.1 – Housing and Homelessness – To provide support for affordable housing and homelessness prevention initiatives, including research and innovative early stage projects.
Delivery Fund organisations to conduct research and design and implement initiatives that improve the availability of affordable housing and prevent homelessness
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Delivery by organisations is in accordance with specified requirements, which may include service level standards, of the contracts and agreements between organisations and DSS
Standard of delivery is performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of organisations’ contracts and agreements with DSS
201819 and beyond As per 2017-18 As per 2017-18
Purpose Improved access to affordable housing, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services
Material changes to Program 4.1 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.4.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 4 (continued)
Program 4.2 – Affordable Housing – To improve the supply of affordable rental housing to low and moderate income households.
Delivery Provide National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) incentives in accordance with statutory criteria to approved participants
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
201718 Delivery complies with relevant legislation to ensure that incentives are issued accurately to approved participants who comply with the regulations, so NRAS dwellings are made available at reduced rents for eligible low and moderate income households
Incentives are only issued when compliance with the regulations has been adhered to. It is also demand-driven in terms of approved participants needing to submit a Statement of Compliance in order to be eligible to receive an incentive. Actual performance will be reported in the DSS Annual Report.
Number of incentives issued for the relevant NRAS year (Cash payments and Refundable Tax Offsets (RTO))
Percentage of dwellings that were paid an incentive for the relevant NRAS year
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose Improved access to affordable housing, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services
Material changes to Program 4.2 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.4.3: Performance Criteria for Outcome 4 (continued)
Program 4.3 – Program Support for Outcome 4 – To provide departmental funding for the annual operating costs of DSS to achieve agency objectives.
Delivery Departmental funding
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
2017-18 Total departmental funding for Outcome 4 Funding is expended on activities that contribute to agency outcomes
201819 and beyond As per 201718 As per 201718
Purpose Improved access to affordable housing, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services
Material changes to Program 4.3 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Section 3: Special account flows and budgeted financial statements
3.1 SPECIAL ACCOUNT FLOWS
Estimates of special account flows
Special accounts provide a means to set aside and record amounts used for specified
purposes. Table 3.1 shows the expected additions (receipts) and reductions (payments)
for each account used by the DSS.
Table 3.1: Estimates of special account flows and balances Outcome Opening Receipts Payments Adjustments Closing balance $'000 $'000 $'000 balance $'000 $'000
Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys (A) 2017-18
2.1
16,439 6,700 (22,274) – 865 Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys (A) 2016-17
23,629 10,058 (17,248) – 16,439 Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account (A) 2017-18
2.3
377,610 381,775 (528,436) – 230,949 Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account (A) 2016-17
202,195 320,578 (145,163) – 377,610 National Disability Research Special Account 2016 (A) 2017-18
3.1
3,376 – (2,140) – 1,236 National Disability Research Special Account 2016 (A) 2016-17
– – (2,087) 5,463 3,376 National Disability Special Account (A) 2017-18
3.1
– – – – – National Disability Special Account (A) 2016-17 5,667 – (204) (5,463) –
Total Special Accounts 2017–18 Budget estimate 397,425 388,475 (552,850) – 233,050
Total Special Accounts 2016–17 actual 231,491 330,636 (164,702) – 397,425
(A) = Administered
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3.2 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3.2.1 Analysis of budgeted financial statements
Departmental
Income and expenses
DSS is budgeting for a balanced operating result in 2017–18 before allowing for
unfunded depreciation expenses of $69.5 million. Under net cash funding
arrangements, asset replacement is funded through capital appropriations.
Total operating revenue for 2017–18 is estimated at $484.7 million while expenditure is
estimated to be $554.2 million, inclusive of unfunded depreciation. These budgeted
amounts are higher than in 2016–17, primarily due to the AAO of 20 December 2017
and Australian Government decisions and measures.
Balance sheet
DSS’ budgeted net asset position for 2017–18 is expected to be $226.7 million, which is
lower than 2016–17.
Administered
Income and expenses
DSS will administer the collection of non-taxation revenue estimated at $44.5 million in
2017–18, lower than 2016–17.
DSS will administer programs totalling $118.0 billion in 2017–18, higher than
in 2016-17 due to demographic changes and policy initiatives.
Balance sheet
Total assets administered on behalf of the Australian Government are expected to be
$5.6 billion, higher than in 2016–17.
Total liabilities administered on behalf of the Australian Government are expected to
be $6.4 billion, higher than 2016–17, primarily due to increased personal benefit
payable.
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3.2.2 Budgeted financial statements
Table 3.2: Comprehensive income statement (showing net cost of services) for the period ended 30 June
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
EXPENSES
Employee benefits 262,875 273,863 251,549 251,269 255,445
Supplier 215,525 206,297 150,371 128,677 112,924
Depreciation and amortisation 62,771 69,490 75,701 61,498 44,419 Write-down and impairment of assets 3,243 – – – –
Other expenses 780 4,506 4,493 4,486 4,522
Total expenses 545,194 554,156 482,114 445,930 417,310
LESS:
OWN-SOURCE INCOME
Own-source revenue Sale of goods and rendering of services 107,265 78,959 30,932 30,932 30,932
Rental Income 2,208 2,072 – – –
Other revenue 2,617 6,565 6,565 6,565 6,565
Total own-source revenue 112,090 87,596 37,497 37,497 37,497
Gains
Sale of assets 133 – – – –
Other gains 2,095 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350
Total gains 2,228 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350
Total own-source income 114,318 88,946 38,847 38,847 38,847
Net cost of/(contribution by) services 430,876 465,210 443,267 407,083 378,463
Revenue from Government 368,959 395,720 367,566 345,585 334,044
Surplus/(deficit) attributable to the Australian Government (61,917) (69,490) (75,701) (61,498) (44,419)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Changes in asset revaluation reserves 4,636 – – – –
Total other comprehensive income 4,636 – – – –
Total comprehensive income/(loss) (57,281) (69,490) (75,701) (61,498) (44,419)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the Australian Government (57,281) (69,490) (75,701) (61,498) (44,419)
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.2: Comprehensive income statement (showing net cost of services) for the period ended 30 June (continued) Note: Impact of Net Cash Appropriation Arrangements
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Surplus attributable to DSS 854 – – – –
Changes in asset revaluation reserves
4,636 – – – –
Total comprehensive income/(loss) excluding depreciation/amortisation expenses previously funded through revenue appropriations 5,490 – – – –
less depreciation/amortisation expenses previously funded through revenue appropriations
a 62,771 69,490 75,701 61,498 44,419
Total comprehensive income/(loss) - as per the Statement of Comprehensive Income (57,281) (69,490) (75,701) (61,498) (44,419)
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. a
From 201011, the Government introduced net cash appropriation arrangements where Appropriation Act (No.1) and Bill (No. 3) revenue appropriations for the depreciation/amortisation expenses of non-corporate Commonwealth entities (and select corporate Commonwealth entities) were replaced with a separate capital budget (the Departmental Capital Budget, or DCB) provided through Appropriation Act (No.1) and Bill (No. 3) equity appropriations. For information regarding DCBs, please refer to Table 3.6 Departmental Capital Budget Statement.
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Table 3.3: Budgeted departmental balance sheet (as at 30 June)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
ASSETS
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 17,192 7,192 7,192 7,192 7,192
Trade and other receivables 111,166 94,451 77,805 72,675 69,736
Total financial assets 128,358 101,643 84,997 79,867 76,928
Non-financial assets
Leasehold Improvements 39,127 52,019 45,408 41,836 38,456
Property, plant and equipment 32,508 30,556 24,387 18,420 13,013
Intangibles 156,010 166,073 140,519 115,425 96,768
Other 26,397 26,397 26,397 26,397 26,397
Total non-financial assets 254,042 275,045 236,711 202,078 174,634
Assets held for sale 71 – – – –
Total assets 382,471 376,688 321,708 281,945 251,562
LIABILITIES
Payables
Suppliers 30,254 28,959 21,108 18,063 15,852
Other 41,113 36,776 34,776 32,776 30,776
Total payables 71,367 65,735 55,884 50,839 46,628
Provisions
Employee provisions 80,055 83,401 76,606 76,521 77,793
Other provisions 849 849 849 849 849
Total provisions 80,904 84,250 77,455 77,370 78,642
Total liabilities 152,271 149,985 133,339 128,209 125,270
Net assets 230,200 226,703 188,369 153,736 126,292
EQUITYa
Parent entity interest
Contributed equity 472,700 538,693 576,060 602,925 619,900
Reserves 72,335 72,335 72,335 72,335 72,335 Retained surpluses (accumulated deficit) (314,835) (384,325) (460,026) (521,524) (565,943)
Total parent entity interest 230,200 226,703 188,369 153,736 126,292
Total Equity 230,200 226,703 188,369 153,736 126,292
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. a ‘
Equity’ is the residual interest in assets after deduction of liabilities.
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Table 3.4: Departmental statement of changes in equity – summary of movement (Budget Year 2017–18)
Retained Asset Contributed Total
earnings revaluation equity/ equity
$’000 reserve capital $'000
$'000 $'000
Opening balance as at 1 July 2017
Balance carried forward from previous period (314,835) 72,335 472,700 230,200
Adjusted opening balance (314,835) 72,335 472,700 230,200
Comprehensive income
Surplus/(deficit) for the period (69,490) – – (69,490)
Total comprehensive income (69,490) – – (69,490)
of which: Attributable to the Australian Government (69,490) – – (69,490)
Transactions with owners
Contributions by owners
Equity Injection – Appropriation – – 40,412 40,412
Departmental Capital Budget (DCB) – – 25,581 25,581
Subtotal transactions with owners – – 65,993 65,993
Estimated closing balance as at 30 June 2018 (384,325) 72,335 538,693 226,703
Closing balance attributable to the Australian Government (384,325) 72,335 538,693 226,703
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.5: Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Appropriations 492,251 412,435 384,212 350,715 336,983
Goods and services 104,704 81,031 30,932 30,932 30,932
Other 27,953 6,565 6,565 6,565 6,565
Total cash received 624,908 500,031 421,709 388,212 374,480
Cash used
Employees 199,138 202,779 191,673 191,113 194,281
Other employee expenses 64,909 67,738 66,671 60,241 59,892
Suppliers 210,362 210,579 158,872 132,372 115,785
Other 105,414 4,506 4,493 4,486 4,522
Total cash used 579,823 485,602 421,709 388,212 374,480
Net cash from/(used by) operating activities 45,085 14,429 – – –
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 212 – – – –
Total cash received 212 – – – –
Cash used Purchase of property, plant, equipment and intangibles 103,666 90,422 37,367 26,865 16,975
Total cash used 103,666 90,422 37,367 26,865 16,975
Net cash from/(used by) investing activities (103,454) (90,422) (37,367) (26,865) (16,975)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash received Appropriations – contributed equity 70,486 65,993 37,367 26,865 16,975
Total cash received 70,486 65,993 37,367 26,865 16,975
Net cash from/(used by) financing activities 70,486 65,993 37,367 26,865 16,975
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 12,117 (10,000) – – –
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 5,075 17,192 7,192 7,192 7,192
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 17,192 7,192 7,192 7,192 7,192
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.6: Departmental capital budget statement
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
NEW CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS
Capital Budget – Appropriation Bill No. 1 (DCB) 53,071 25,581 16,549 16,596 16,693 Equity Injections – Appropriation Bill No. 2 34,835 40,412 20,818 10,269 282
Total new capital appropriations 87,906 65,993 37,367 26,865 16,975
Provided for: Purchase of non-financial assets 87,906 65,993 37,367 26,865 16,975
Total Items 87,906 65,993 37,367 26,865 16,975
PURCHASE OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
Funded by capital appropriations
a 24,608 59,802 20,818 10,269 282
Funded by capital appropriations – DCB
b 50,138 30,620 16,549 16,596 16,693
Funded by lease incentive
28,920 – – – –
TOTAL 103,666 90,422 37,367 26,865 16,975
RECONCILIATION OF CASH USED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS TO ASSET MOVEMENT TABLE
Total purchases 103,666 90,422 37,367 26,865 16,975
Total cash used to acquire assets 103,666 90,422 37,367 26,865 16,975
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. a
Includes both current Appropriation Bill (No. 4) and prior Act 2/4/6 appropriations. b
Does not include annual finance lease costs. Includes purchases from current and previous years' Departmental Capital Budgets (DCBs).
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Table 3.7: Statement of asset movements (2017–18)
Leasehold Property, Intangibles Other Total
improvements plant & $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000 equipment
$'000
As at 1 July 2017
Gross book value 44,267 43,127 295,011 26,397 408,802 Accumulated depreciation/ amortisation and impairment (5,140) (10,548) (139,001) – (154,689)
Opening net book balance 39,127 32,579 156,010 26,397 254,113
CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS
Estimated expenditure on new or replacement assets By purchase – appropriation equity
a 13,388 831 45,583 – 59,802
By purchase – appropriation ordinary annual services
b 5,700 7,623 17,297 – 30,620
Total additions 19,088 8,454 62,880 – 90,422
Other movements Depreciation/amortisation expense (6,196) (10,477) (52,817) – (69,490)
Total other movements (6,196) (10,477) (52,817) – (69,490)
As at 30 June 2018
Gross book value 63,355 51,581 357,891 26,397 499,224 Accumulated depreciation/ amortisation and impairment (11,336) (21,025) (191,818) – (224,179)
Closing net book balance 52,019 30,556 166,073 26,397 275,045
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. a
'Appropriation equity' refers to equity injections or administered assets and liabilities appropriations provided through Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2016-17.
b 'Appropriation ordinary annual services' refers to funding provided through Appropriation Act (No. 1) 201617 for depreciation/amortisation expenses, departmental capital budgets or other operational expenses.
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Table 3.8: Schedule of budgeted income and expenses administered on behalf of government (for the period ended 30 June) 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
EXPENSES
Grants 1,260,449 1,599,339 1,345,149 896,006 767,606
Subsidies 84,981 85,150 85,381 82,386 76,461
Personal benefits 109,503,446 110,524,402 112,940,365 117,466,403 120,589,931
Suppliers 971,638 1,104,633 1,071,552 1,053,632 1,036,111 Write down and impairment of assets 215,415 831,787 1,100,558 840,232 833,683
Borrowing costs – 12,304 13,302 13,776 14,271 Payments to corporate entities 1,598,466 1,050,979 1,480,448 1,270,220 1,208,200
Other 148,640 2,768,217 5,828,570 9,326,827 10,712,193
Total expenses administered on behalf of Government 113,783,035 117,976,811 123,865,325 130,949,482 135,238,456
LESS:
OWN-SOURCE INCOME
Own-source revenue
Non-taxation revenue
Interest 1,528 21,827 41,800 51,956 56,324 Other sources of nontaxation revenues 77,042 22,640 33,506 31,072 29,352
Total non-taxation revenue 78,570 44,467 75,306 83,028 85,676
Total own-source revenue administered on behalf of Government 78,570 44,467 75,306 83,028 85,676
Total own-source income administered on behalf of Government 78,570 44,467 75,306 83,028 85,676
Net Cost of services 113,704,465 117,932,344 123,790,019 130,866,454 135,152,780
Surplus/(deficit) (113,704,465) (117,932,344) (123,790,019) (130,866,454) (135,152,780)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Changes in asset revaluation surplus 691,711 – – – –
Total other comprehensive income 691,711 – – – –
Total comprehensive income/(loss) (113,012,754) (117,932,344) (123,790,019) (130,866,454) (135,152,780)
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.9: Schedule of budgeted assets and liabilities administered on behalf of government (as at 30 June)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
ASSETS
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 403,275 238,900 264,726 297,074 376,362
Receivables 4,249,182 4,068,255 4,465,682 4,533,794 4,696,625
Investments 934,471 863,503 970,323 978,171 988,833
Total financial assets 5,586,928 5,170,658 5,700,731 5,809,039 6,061,820
Non-financial assets
Other non-financial assets – 436,204 442,788 460,700 475,487
Total non-financial assets – 436,204 442,788 460,700 475,487
Total assets administered on behalf of Government 5,586,928 5,606,862 6,143,519 6,269,739 6,537,307
LIABILITIES
Payables
Suppliers 56,086 56,086 56,086 56,086 56,086
Subsidies 60,727 69,199 74,676 78,461 80,148
Personal benefits payable 1,657,644 2,030,554 2,180,295 2,541,584 2,519,929
Grants 15,446 14,391 13,334 13,334 13,334
Other payables 6,246 6,246 6,246 6,246 6,246
Total payables 1,796,149 2,176,476 2,330,637 2,695,711 2,675,743
Provisions
Personal benefits provision 4,229,821 4,225,472 4,110,018 3,935,037 3,717,042
Total provisions 4,229,821 4,225,472 4,110,018 3,935,037 3,717,042
Total liabilities administered on behalf of Government 6,025,970 6,401,948 6,440,655 6,630,748 6,392,785
Net assets/(liabilities) (439,042) (795,086) (297,136) (361,009) 144,522
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.10: Schedule of budgeted administered cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Interests 1,675 23,769 36,554 54,520 49,578
Other 1,251,496 1,099,870 1,446,520 1,837,166 1,932,085
Total cash received 1,253,171 1,123,639 1,483,074 1,891,686 1,981,663
Cash used
Grant payments 1,728,144 1,600,396 1,349,636 896,006 767,606
Subsidies paid 105,414 83,979 84,752 82,811 78,408
Personal benefits 112,260,103 112,180,254 115,405,355 119,847,989 123,560,152
Suppliers 1,066,023 1,104,633 1,071,555 1,056,690 1,039,169 Payment to corporate entities 1,598,466 1,050,979 1,480,448 1,270,220 1,208,200
Other 150,733 2,767,003 5,828,538 9,326,827 10,712,193
Total cash used 116,908,883 118,787,244 125,220,284 132,480,543 137,365,728
Net cash from/(used by) operating activities (115,655,712) (117,663,605) (123,737,210) (130,588,857) (135,384,065)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Repayments of loans and advances 63,036 45,238 45,238 45,238 45,238
Total cash received 63,036 45,238 45,238 45,238 45,238
Cash used
Advances and loans made 115,123 251,080 271,478 281,138 291,238
Other Investing 116,197 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
Total cash used 231,320 251,080 378,298 288,986 301,900
Net cash from/(used by) investing activities (168,284) (205,842) (333,060) (243,748) (256,662)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (115,823,996) (117,869,447) (124,070,270) (130,832,605) (135,640,727)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of reporting period 237,782 403,275 238,900 264,726 297,074
Cash from Official Public Account for:
– Appropriations 116,975,061 118,875,879 125,622,708 132,813,009 137,758,048 Cash to Official Public Account for:
– Appropriations (985,572) (1,170,807) (1,526,612) (1,948,056) (2,038,033)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period 403,275 238,900 264,726 297,074 376,362
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENCY
ENTITY ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES
STATEMENTS
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103
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENCY
Section 1: Entity overview and resources .............................................................. 105
1.1 Strategic direction statement ................................................................................. 105
1.2 Entity resource statement ..................................................................................... 106
1.3 2017-18 measures since Budget .......................................................................... 109
1.4 Additional estimates, resourcing and variations to outcomes ............................... 110
1.5 Breakdown of additional estimates by Appropriation Bill ...................................... 111
Section 2: Revisions to outcomes and planned performance ............................. 112
2.1 Budgeted expenses and performance for Outcome 1 .......................................... 112
Section 3: Budgeted financial statements .............................................................. 118
3.1 Budgeted financial statements .............................................................................. 118
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NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENCY
Section 1: Agency overview and resources
1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA or the Agency) was established
under the National Disability Insurance Act 2013 (the Act) and has responsibility for
administering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS or the Scheme).
The Act (in conjunction with other laws) gives effect to Australia’s obligations under
the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The NDIS is a new way of providing support to Australians with significant and
permanent disability, their families and carers.
The Agency is overseen by a Board which has responsibility for ensuring the proper,
efficient and effective performance of the Agency’s functions, and setting the Agency’s
strategic direction. The Agency’s governance structure also includes an Independent
Advisory Council that provides advice to the Board on how effectively the Agency is
delivering the NDIS.
Key areas of focus
There have been no significant changes to our key areas of focus since Budget
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1.2 ENTITY RESOURCE STATEMENT
The Entity Resource Statement details the resourcing for the Agency at Additional
Estimates. Table 1.1 outlines the total resourcing available from all sources for the
2017-18 Budget year, including variations through Appropriation Bills No. 3 and No. 4,
Special Appropriations and Special Accounts.
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Table 1.1: National Disability Insurance Agency resource statement – additional estimates for 2017–18 as at Additional Estimates, February 2018
Actual Estimate Proposed Total
available as at Additional estimate at
appropriation Budget Estimates Additional
2016–17 2017–18 2017–18 Estimates
$'000 $'000 $'000 2017–18
$'000
Opening balance/cash reserves at 1 July 306,430 647,805 680,482 1,328,287
Funds from Government Annual appropriations - ordinary annual services
a
Outcome 1 1,598,466 1,026,117 24,862 1,050,979
Annual appropriations - other servicesb
Equity injection 116,197 – – –
Total annual appropriations 1,714,663 1,026,117 24,862 1,050,979
Payments from related entities
Amounts from portfolio departmentc, f
– 2,700,151 (150,838) 2,549,313
Total amounts received from related entities – 2,700,151 (150,838) 2,549,313
Total funds from Government 1,714,663 3,726,268 (125,976) 3,600,292
Funds from other sources
Interest 13,802 – – – Contributions from state and territory governments
d, f
1,376,526 3,913,776 (119,676) 3,794,100
Resources received free of chargee, f
477,472 1,500,021 (58,160) 1,441,861
Other 7,491 – 5,734 5,734
Total funds from other sources 1,875,291 5,413,797 (172,102) 5,241,695
Total net resourcing for the National Disability Insurance Agency 3,896,384 9,787,870 382,404 10,170,274
2016-17 2017-18
Average staffing level (number) 1,872 2,460
Prepared on a resourcing (i.e. appropriations available) basis.
All figures shown above are GST exclusive – these may not match figures in the cash flow statement.
The NDIA is not directly appropriated as it is a corporate Commonwealth entity. Appropriations are made to the Department of Social Services, as responsible noncorporate Commonwealth entity (NCCE), which are then paid to the NDIA and are considered 'departmental' for all purposes. a Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2017–18 and Appropriation Bill (No.3) 2017–18.
b Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2017–18 and Appropriation Bill (No.4) 2017–18.
c Commonwealth cash contributions for reasonable and necessary care and support for participants and community inclusion and capacity development grants.
d Cash contributions from state and territory governments.
e Services provided in-kind to participants on behalf of the Australian Government and/or state and territory governments.
f The net reduction in revenue received from the Commonwealth, state and territory governments is due to
slower uptake in participants than budgeted.
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Table 1.1: National Disability Insurance Agency resource statement – additional estimates for 2017–18 as at Additional Estimates, February 2018 (continued)
Third party payments from and on behalf of other entities
Actual Estimate Proposed Total
available as at Additional estimate at
appropriation Budget Estimates Additional
2016–17 2017–18 2017–18 Estimates
$'000 $'000 $'000 2017–18
$'000
Payments made to other entities for the provision of services 75,518 74,959 – 74,959
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1.3 2017-18 MEASURES SINCE BUDGET
Table 1.2 summarises new government measures taken since the 2017–18 Budget.
The table is split into revenue, expense and capital measures, with the affected
program identified.
Table 1.2: National Disability Insurance Agency 2017–18 measures since Budget Program 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Revenue measure
Rollout of National Disability Insurance Scheme in Western Australia - revised implementation arrangements
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Departmental revenues 36,798 140,643 205,542 41,097
Total 36,798 140,643 205,542 41,097
Total revenue measure
Departmental 36,798 140,643 205,542 41,097
Total 36,798 140,643 205,542 41,097
Expense measures
Rollout of National Disability Insurance Scheme in Western Australia - revised implementation arrangements
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Departmental expenses 109,186 445,125 782,068 1,121,197
Total 109,186 445,125 782,068 1,121,197
Total expense measures
Departmental 109,186 445,125 782,068 1,121,197
Total 109,186 445,125 782,068 1,121,197
Prepared on a Government Finance Statistics (fiscal) basis. Funding for expenses under Programs 1.1 and 1.2 is drawn down from the Department of Social Services which is directly appropriated the funding.
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1.4 ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES, RESOURCING AND VARIATIONS TO
OUTCOMES
The following tables detail the changes to the resourcing for the Agency at Additional
Estimates, by outcome. Table 1.3 details the Additional Estimates resulting from new
measures and other variations since the 2017–18 Budget in Appropriation Bills Nos. 3
and 4.
Table 1.3: Additional estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since 2017-18 Budget Program
impacted 2017-18
$'000 2018-19
$'000 2019-20
$'000 2020-21
$'000
Outcome 1
Departmental
Annual appropriations
Rollout of National Disability Insurance Scheme in Western Australia - revised implementation arrangements
1.3
16,562 89,531 126,945 111,519
Other Variations 1.3 8,300 – – –
Net impact on estimates for Outcome 1 (departmental) 24,862 89,531 126,945 111,519
Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 1 24,862 89,531 126,945 111,519
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1.5 BREAKDOWN OF ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES BY APPROPRIATION
BILL
The following table details the Additional Estimates sought for the Agency through
Appropriation Bill Nos. 3 and 4.
Table 1.4: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2017–18
2016-17
Available $'000
2017-18 Budget
$'000
2017-18 Revised
$'000
Additional Estimates
$'000
Reduced Estimates
$'000
Departmental programs
Outcome 1 - To implement a National Disability Insurance Scheme that provides individual control and choice in the delivery of reasonable and necessary care and supports to improve the independence, social and economic participation of eligible people with disability, their families and carers, and associated referral services and activities.
1,598,466 1,026,117 1,050,979 24,862 –
Total departmental 1,598,466 1,026,117 1,050,979 24,862 –
Total administered and departmental 1,598,466 1,026,117 1,050,979 24,862 –
The NDIA is not directly appropriated as it is a corporate Commonwealth entity. Appropriations are made to
the Department of Social Services, as responsible non-corporate Commonwealth entity (NCCE), which are
then paid to the NDIA and are considered ‘departmental’ for all purposes.
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Section 2: Revisions to outcomes and planned performance
2.1 BUDGETED EXPENSES AND PERFORMANCE FOR OUTCOME 1
Outcome 1:
To implement a National Disability Insurance Scheme that provides individual control
and choice in the delivery of reasonable and necessary case and supports to
improve the independence, social and economic participation of eligible people with
disability, their families and carers, and associated referral services and activities.
Linked programs
Department of Social Services
Programs
Program 3.1 – Disability Mental Health and Carers
Program 3.2 – National Disability Insurance Scheme
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked programs
The Department of Social Services contributes to improving the wellbeing and social and economic participation of people with a disability, their families and carers by supporting the National Disability Insurance Agency, primarily, with policy support, ongoing negotiation of agreements with states and territories for transition to full scheme, administration of the Agency’s funding arrangements and payments of grants for Program 1.2.
Department of Human Services
Program
Program 1.1 – Services to the Community – Social Security and Welfare
Contribution to Outcome 1 made by linked programs
The Department of Human Services contributes to improving the wellbeing and social and economic participation of people with a disability, their families and carers by supporting the National Disability Insurance Agency with the delivery of shared services arrangements, provision of specialised resources, and the provision of payments on the Agency’s behalf.
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Table 2.1.1: Budgeted expenses and resources for Outcome 1
This table shows how much the entity intends to spend (on an accrual basis) on achieving the outcome, broken down by program.
Outcome 1: To implement a National Disability Insurance Scheme that provides individual control and choice in the delivery of reasonable and necessary care and supports to improve the independence, social and economic participation of eligible people with disability, their families and carers, and associated referral services and activities.
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000
$'000
Program 1.1: Reasonable and necessary care and support for participants
Revenue from Government Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1) 873,381 – – – –
Payment from related entities – 2,478,323 5,483,790 8,953,018 10,354,240 Contributions from state and territory governments – 3,794,100 7,469,066 8,655,110 8,876,245 Revenues from other independent sources
a 1,243,042 1,441,861 2,062,301 1,744,506 1,845,197
Total expenses for Program 1.1 2,116,423 7,714,284 15,015,157 19,352,634 21,075,682
Program 1.2: Community inclusion and capacity development grants
Revenue from Government Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1) 33,284 – – – –
Payment from related entities – 70,990 114,044 131,478 132,573
Total expenses for Program 1.2 33,284 70,990 114,044 131,478 132,573
Program 1.3: Agency costs
Revenue from Government Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1) 691,801 1,050,979 1,480,448 1,270,220 1,208,200
Revenues from other independent sources
a 15,181 5,734 – – –
Total expenses for Program 1.3 706,982 1,056,713 1,480,448 1,270,220 1,208,200
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Table 2.1.1: Budgeted expenses and resources for Outcome 1 (continued)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate
expenses
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Outcome 1 totals by resource type
Revenue from Government Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1) 1,598,466 1,050,979 1,480,448 1,270,220 1,208,200
Payment from related entities – 2,549,313 5,597,834 9,084,496 10,486,813 Contributions from state and territory governments – 3,794,100 7,469,066 8,655,110 8,876,245 Revenues from other independent sources
a 1,258,223 1,447,595 2,062,301 1,744,506 1,845,197
Total expenses for Outcome 1 2,856,689 8,841,987 16,609,649 20,754,332 22,416,455
2016–17 2017–18 Average staffing level (number) 1,872 2,460 Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. a Revenues from other independent sources in Program 1.1 includes cash contributions from state and territory governments and services provided in-kind to participants on behalf of either the Australian Government and/or state and territory governments.
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Table 2.1.2: Performance criteria for Outcome 1
Table 2.1.2 below details the performance criteria for each program associated with
Outcome 1. It is to be used by entities to describe the results they plan to achieve with
the resources provided for new programs, or materially changed existing programs
resulting from decisions made since the 2017-18 Budget.
Outcome 1 –
To implement a National Disability Insurance Scheme that provides individual control and choice in the delivery of reasonable and necessary care and supports to improve the independence, social and economic participation of eligible people with disability, their families and carers, and associated referral services and activities.
Program 1.1 – Reasonable and necessary care and support for participants – The objective of this program is to provide funding for reasonable and necessary support to eligible people with a disability through consistent, high quality plans, and to ensure they are in control and have choices to appropriately support their independence and social and economic participation.
This program contributes to the outcome by the delivery of financially sustainable funding for participants’ reasonable support, enabling participants to source services in their plans to achieve their goals.
Delivery The program provides funding for reasonable and necessary support to eligible participants in the Scheme with an approved plan. Funding arrangements are via cash payments to participants and registered service providers and the allocation of existing Commonwealth and state and territory arrangements.
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
2017-18 Number of participants
Costs of financially sustainable supports
Participant satisfaction
Number of participants entering the Scheme as per bilateral agreements and actuarial forecasts including any remaining 2016-17 participants if required.
Costs are within expected amounts as per bilateral agreements and actuarial forecasts.
Participant satisfaction survey results are positive.
2018-19 and beyond As per 2017-18 As per 2017-18
Purpose Improving outcomes for people with disability
Supporting people with disability to pursue their goals and maximise their independence and social and economic participation.
Providing reasonable and necessary supports, including early intervention supports, for Scheme participants.
Supporting people with disability to exercise choice and control in the pursuit of their goals and the planning and delivery of their supports.
Developing the capacity of people with disability to participate in the community and in employment.
Material changes to Program 1.1 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.2: Performance criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.2 – Community inclusion and capacity development grants – The objective of this program is to provide funding to organisations to assist them to increase social and community participation for people with a disability.
By increasing community and social involvement of people with a disability, this program directly targets and contributes to those parts of the outcome. This has additional benefits for increasing community awareness of people with a disability and their capabilities which will improve economic participation and thus independence.
Delivery The Agency will provide funding to organisations via grants which will allow them to assist all people with a disability, not only eligible participants.
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
2017-18 Number and nominal value of grants provided
All grants successfully delivered in accordance with the program agreed with the Commonwealth and state and territory jurisdictions.
2018-19 and beyond As per 2017-18 As per 2017-18
Purpose Improving outcomes for people with disability
Supporting people with disability to pursue their goals and maximise their independence and social and economic participation.
Developing the capacity of people with disability to participate in the community and in employment.
Material changes to Program 1.2 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Table 2.1.2: Performance criteria for Outcome 1 (continued)
Program 1.3 – Agency costs – The Agency costs program ensures efficient and effective use of the Agency operating resources to implement the outcomes of the Agency.
This program contributes to the outcome as it is the primary delivery mechanism for the implementation of the Scheme. The Agency is responsible for assessing applicants to the Scheme and developing plans, for those whom are eligible, in a manner which is based on insurance principles, and administering the payments made under Program 1.1 and 1.2.
Delivery The Agency develops and maintains the strategies and frameworks to be used in the transition of the NDIS to full scheme. These include the process for assessment and planning, disability services market development and community engagement and communications. The Agency executes these through a network of service centres throughout Australia and by working together with its community partners to deliver elements of the Scheme to people with a disability and the wider sector.
Performance information
Year Performance criteria Targets
2017-18 Ratio of operating expenses to Scheme costs
The Agency is able to successfully achieve delivery of service network across Australia
Agency is transitioning toward achieving operating expenses to Scheme costs target ratio.
Required service network across Australia is operational as per bilateral agreements.
2018-19 and beyond As per 2017-18 As per 2017-18
Purposes
Funding the operations of the Agency and its delivery partners to achieve the following:
Improving outcomes for people with disability
Facilitating the development of a nationally consistent approach to the access to, and the planning and funding of, supports for people with disability.
Supporting people with disability to exercise choice and control in the pursuit of their goals and the planning and delivery of their supports.
Safeguarding the sustainability of the NDIS
Building a sustainable scheme based on NDIS insurance principles, including assessing and reporting on whether NDIS investments improve outcomes and minimise lifetime support costs.
Building public trust and stakeholder confidence
Building trust and confidence amongst stakeholders (participants, carers, the community and the disability services market) through communication and engagement.
Material changes to Program 1.3 resulting from the following measures: Nil
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Section 3: Budgeted financial statements
Section 3 presents budgeted financial statements which provide a comprehensive
snapshot of entity finances for the 2017-18 budget year, including the impact of budget
measures and resourcing on financial statements.
3.1 BUDGETED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3.1.1 Analysis of budgeted financial statements
Income and expenses
In 2017-18 the NDIS enters the second year of transition to full scheme. The large
uptake in participants is represented by the increase in grant expenses, which includes
programs 1.1 and 1.2, to $7.8 billion in 2017-18. Participant plan and grant expenses
continue to increase across the forward estimates as further participants join the
Scheme, rising to $21.2 billion in 2020-21.
In December 2017, the Commonwealth and the Western Australian Government
announced the agreement to bring Western Australia into the National Disability
Insurance Scheme, making it a truly national scheme.
The growth in supplier expenses, which represents the largest component of Agency
operating costs, from $262.7 million in 2016-17 to $775.6 million in 2017-18 is primarily
driven by the growth in local area coordination services provided by the NDIA’s
community partners. This growth continues in 2018-19 reaching a peak of $1.2 billion
before reducing as the NDIS moves from the transition phase to full scheme. Similarly,
employee benefit expenses increase to $268.1 million in 2017-18 and $294.3 million in
2018-19 as the NDIS rolls out to new locations prior to stabilising once full scheme is
reached.
Sale of goods and services revenue increases from $1.4 billion in 2016-17 to $6.3 billion
in 2017-18 and further increasing to $19.4 billion by 2020-21. This change is due to the
increase in participant numbers as the Scheme continues transition to full scheme as
well as a change in the mechanism by which the Agency is funded by the
Commonwealth for programs 1.1 and 1.2.
In the 2016-17 year, the Agency was appropriated Commonwealth funding for each of
its three programs. From 2017-18 onwards, Commonwealth funding for programs 1.1
and 1.2 will be appropriated to the Department of Social Services and paid to the
NDIA as required. These amounts are reflected as revenue from the sale of goods and
services in these years. Commonwealth funding for the Agency’s operating costs will
continue to be appropriated to the NDIA and is reflected as revenue from
Government. This change has resulted in a movement of revenue from Government to
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sale of goods and services expense in 2017-18 and over the forward estimates when
compared to the previous budget.
The Agency receives services provided in-kind to participants on behalf of the
Australian Government and state and territory governments, reflected as resources
received free of charge. This revenue rises from $477.5 million in 2016-17 to $1.4 billion
in 2017-18 and increases over the forward estimates, as the number of NDIS
participants who are receiving these supports increases.
The Agency had an operating surplus of $620.7 million in 2016-17. This is primarily a
result of lower than expected payments to participants for reasonable and necessary
support caused by slower than expected phasing of participants into the Scheme and
lower than anticipated utilisation of support by participants.
Balance sheet
The Agency had a net asset position of $862.5 million in 2016-17 as this position is
forecasted to continue for the foreseeable future.
Total assets in 2017-18 are forecast to be $1.6 billion, comprised of $1.5 billion in
financial assets and $96.1 million in non-financial assets. The most significant asset is
cash of $1.3 billion which will be used to fund payments for reasonable support as well
as the Agency’s operations. Total liabilities are expected to be $752.6 million,
comprised primarily of $130.8 million in supplier payables, $505.6 million in
participant plan provisions and $45.7 million in unpaid employee entitlements.
The remaining amounts relate to $64.0 million as a provision for makegood and
$6.4 million in other payables.
Statement of cash flows
The Agency’s budgeted cash flows largely reflect activity in the income statement,
with no significant variations between income and expenses and their associated cash
flows. The total cash received from operating activities will increase from $2.9 billion
in 2016-17 to $7.3 billion in 2017-18, rising to $19.7 billion in 2020-21. This primarily
reflects increased funding from the Commonwealth, and state and territory
governments as the NDIS moves towards full scheme. This will be offset by increased
cash payments for reasonable and necessary support, and employee and supplier
expenses as the Scheme grows.
Capital budget statement
The Agency will invest $70.2 million in the purchase of leasehold improvements
during 2017-18 as new service centres are established to facilitate the NDIS transition.
These will be funded through the use of prior year unspent equity injections.
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3.1.2 Budgeted financial statements
Table 3.1: Comprehensive income statement (showing net cost of services) for the period ended 30 June
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
EXPENSES
Employee benefits 175,013 268,132 294,342 292,962 298,500
Suppliers 262,653 775,557 1,153,871 944,289 875,729
Community partnership costs 125,687 – – – –
Grants 39,104 – – – –
Participant plan expenses 2,238,147 7,785,274 15,129,202 19,484,113 21,208,255
Depreciation and amortisation 8,718 13,024 32,234 32,968 33,971
Finance costs 444 – – – – Write-down and impairment of assets 6,923 – – – –
Total expenses 2,856,689 8,841,987 16,609,649 20,754,332 22,416,455
LESS:
OWN-SOURCE INCOME
Own-source revenue Revenue from rendering of services 1,382,615 6,343,413 13,066,900 17,739,606 19,363,058
Interest 13,802 – – – –
Other 1,379 5,734 – – –
Total own-source revenue 1,397,796 6,349,147 13,066,900 17,739,606 19,363,058
Gains
Other gains 477,495 1,441,861 2,062,301 1,744,506 1,845,197
Total gains 477,495 1,441,861 2,062,301 1,744,506 1,845,197
Total own-source income 1,875,291 7,791,008 15,129,201 19,484,112 21,208,255
Net (cost of)/contribution by services (981,398) (1,050,979) (1,480,448) (1,270,220) (1,208,200)
Revenue from Government 1,598,466 1,050,979 1,480,448 1,270,220 1,208,200
Surplus/(deficit) attributable to the Australian Government 617,068 –
– – –
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Changes in asset revaluation surplus 3,675 – – – –
Total other comprehensive income 3,675 – – – –
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the Australian Government 620,743 – – – –
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.2: Budgeted departmental balance sheet (as at 30 June) 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward
$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETS
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 1,328,287 1,310,487 1,373,886 1,390,237 1,418,959
Trade and other receivables 204,862 208,566 210,909 209,020 208,283
Total financial assets 1,533,149 1,519,053 1,584,795 1,599,257 1,627,242
Non-financial assets
Land and buildings 33,900 91,362 166,975 141,868 118,559
Property, plant and equipment 391 89 62 49 49
Other non-financial assets 4,617 4,617 4,617 4,617 4,617
Total non-financial assets 38,908 96,068 171,654 146,534 123,225
Total assets 1,572,057 1,615,121 1,756,449 1,745,791 1,750,467
LIABILITIES
Payables
Suppliers 106,792 130,786 154,612 135,402 127,910
Other payables 4,233 6,443 8,132 8,810 9,301
Total payables 111,025 137,229 162,744 144,212 137,211
Provisions
Employee provisions 35,563 45,713 54,192 53,695 53,998
Participant plan provisions 505,604 505,604 505,604 505,604 505,604
Other provisions 57,339 64,049 64,563 65,086 65,798
Total provisions 598,506 615,366 624,359 624,385 625,400
Total liabilities 709,531 752,595 787,103 768,597 762,611
Net assets 862,526 862,526 969,346 977,194 987,856
EQUITYa
Parent entity interest
Contributed equity 205,733 205,733 312,553 320,401 331,063
Reserves 5,556 5,556 5,556 5,556 5,556
Retained surplus (accumulated deficit) 651,237 651,237 651,237 651,237 651,237
Total parent entity interest 862,526 862,526 969,346 977,194 987,856
Total Equity 862,526 862,526 969,346 977,194 987,856
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. a
Equity is the residual interest in assets after the deduction of liabilities
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Table 3.3: Departmental statement of changes in equity – summary of movement (budget year 2017–18)
Retained Asset Other Contributed Total
earnings revaluation reserves equity/ equity
$'000 reserve $'000 capital $'000
$'000 $'000
Opening balance as at 1 July 2017
Balance carried forward from previous period 651,237 5,556 – 205,733 862,526
Adjusted opening balance 651,237 5,556 – 205,733 862,526
Comprehensive income
Surplus/(deficit) for the period – – – – –
Total comprehensive income – – – – –
of which:
Estimated closing balance as at 30 June 2018
651,237 5,556 – 205,733 862,526
Closing balance attributable to the Australian Government
651,237 5,556 – 205,733 862,526
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.4: Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)
2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Estimated Budget Forward Forward Forward
actual $'000 estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received
Receipts from Government 1,598,466 1,050,979 1,480,448 1,270,220 1,208,200 State and territory government contributions 1,256,873 6,184,296 12,628,077 17,036,094 18,365,292
Interest received 13,237 – – – –
Net GST received 27,990 80,847 105,679 89,818 82,096
Other 938 – – – –
Total cash received 2,897,504 7,316,122 14,214,204 18,396,132 19,655,588
Cash used
Employees benefit 162,812 262,188 285,400 291,793 297,320
Suppliers expenses 211,681 834,314 1,170,505 922,257 798,305
Community partnership costs 134,697 – – – –
Participant plan expenses 1,457,486 6,172,969 12,693,900 17,165,731 18,531,241
Grant payment 42,206 – – – –
Total cash used 2,008,882 7,269,471 14,149,805 18,379,781 19,626,866
Net cash from/(used by) operating activities 888,622 46,651 64,399 16,351 28,722
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash received Proceeds from sales of long-term deposits
33,194 5,734 – – –
Total cash received 33,194 5,734 – – –
Cash used Purchase of property, plant, equipment and intangibles 16,156 70,185 107,820 7,848 10,662
Total cash used 16,156 70,185 107,820 7,848 10,662
Net cash from/(used by) investing activities 17,038 (64,451) (107,820) (7,848) (10,662)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash received – – – – – Corporate Commonwealth entity payment 116,197 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
Total cash received 116,197 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
Net cash from/(used by) financing activities 116,197 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 1,021,857 (17,800) 63,399 16,351 28,722
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 306,430 1,328,287 1,310,487 1,373,886 1,390,237
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 1,328,287 1,310,487 1,373,886 1,390,237 1,418,959
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis.
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Table 3.5: Departmental capital budget statement (for the period ended 30 June) 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21
Estimated Budget Forward Forward Forward
actual $'000 estimate estimate estimate
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
NEW CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS
Equity injections - Appropriation Bill No. 2 116,197 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
Total new capital appropriations 116,197 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
Provided for: Purchase of non-financial assets 16,156 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
Total Items 16,156 – 106,820 7,848 10,662
PURCHASE OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
Funded by capital appropriationa 16,156 70,185 107,820 7,848 10,662
TOTAL 16,156 70,185 107,820 7,848 10,662
RECONCILIATION OF CASH USED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS TO ASSET MOVEMENT TABLE
Total purchases 16,156 70,185 107,820 7,848 10,662
TOTAL CASH REQUIRED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS 16,156 70,185 107,820 7,848 10,662
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. a
Includes both current and prior Bill No. 4 and prior Act No. 2/ 4/6 appropriations. Purchases in 2017-18 will be funded through the use of prior year unspent equity injections.
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Table 3.6: Statement of asset movements (Budget year 2017–18)
Buildings Other property, Computer Total
$'000 plant and software and $'000
equipment intangibles
$'000 $'000
As at 1 July 2017
Gross book value 34,300 2,399 1,888 38,587 Accumulated depreciation/ amortisation and impairment (400) (2,009) (1,888) (4,297)
Opening net book balance 33,900 390 – 34,290
CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS Estimated expenditure on new or replacement assets
By purchase – appropriation equity
a 70,185 – – 70,185
Total additions 70,185 – – 70,185
Other movements Depreciation/amortisation expense (12,723) (301) – (13,024)
Total other movements (12,723) (301) – (13,024)
As at 30 June 2018
Gross book value 104,485 2,399 1,888 108,772 Accumulated depreciation/ amortisation and impairment (13,123) (2,310) (1,888) (17,321)
Closing net book balance 91,362 89 – 91,451
Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. a
"Appropriation equity" refers to equity injections or Administered Assets and Liabilities appropriations provided through Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2017-2018 and Bill (No. 4) 2017-2018, including Collection Development Acquisition Budgets (CDABs).
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GLOSSARY
accrual accounting System of accounting in which items are brought to account and included in the financial statements as they are earned or incurred, rather than as they are received or paid.
additional estimates Where amounts appropriated at budget time are insufficient, Parliament may appropriate more funds to portfolios through the Additional Estimates Acts.
administered funds Usually, the funds or expenses an entity manages on behalf of the Government.
administered items Appropriation that consists of funding managed on behalf of the Commonwealth. This funding is not at the discretion of the entity, and any unspent appropriation is returned to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) at the end of the financial year. An administered item is a component of an administered program. It may be a measure but will not constitute a program in its own right.
annual appropriation Two appropriation Bills are introduced into Parliament in May and comprise the Budget. Further Bills are introduced later in the financial year as part of the additional estimates. Parliamentary departments have their own appropriations.
appropriation An amount of public money parliament authorises for spending (i.e. funds to be withdrawn from the CRF). Parliament makes laws for appropriating money under the Annual Appropriation Acts and under special appropriations, with spending restricted to the purposes specified in the Appropriation Acts.
Appropriation Bills (No. 3 and No. 4)
If an amount provided in Appropriation Acts (No. 1 or No. 2) is not enough to meet approved expenditure to be paid in a financial year, supplementary appropriation may be sought in Appropriation Bills (No. 3 or No. 4). Once these Bills are passed by Parliament and given Royal Assent, they become the Appropriation Acts (No. 3 and No. 4). However, they are also commonly referred to as the Additional Estimates Bills.
assets Future economic benefits controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or other past events.
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average staffing level (ASL) The average number of employees receiving salary/wages (or compensation in lieu of salary/wages) over a financial year, with adjustments for casual and part-time employees to show the full-time equivalent.
Consolidated Revenue Fund
The principal operating fund from which money is drawn to pay for the activities of the Government. Section 81 of the Australian Constitution provides that all revenue raised or monies received by the Executive Government form one consolidated revenue fund from which appropriations are made for the purposes of the Australian Government.
cross-portfolio budget measure
A budget measure that affects programs administered in a number of portfolios.
departmental items Resources (assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses) that entity chief executive officers control directly. This includes outsourced activities funded and controlled by the entity. Examples of departmental items include entity running costs, accrued employee entitlements and net appropriations. A departmental item is a component of a departmental program.
depreciation Apportionment of an asset’s capital value as an expense over its estimated useful life to take account of normal usage, obsolescence or the passage of time.
equity or net assets Residual interest in the assets of an entity after deduction of its liabilities.
estimates An entity’s expected revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and cash flows. They are prepared for each program in the Budget, in consultation with the Department of Finance. (See also forward estimates and additional estimates.)
expenses Total value of all of the resources consumed in producing goods and services or the loss of future economic benefits in the form of reductions in assets or increases in liabilities of an entity.
forward estimates The financial statement estimate for the three out years after the budget year.
grants Non-reciprocal transfers of economic resources, in which the payer entity does not receive approximately equal value in return.
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key performance indicators
Qualitative and quantitative measures of a program that provide a guide on performance where direct causal links are not obvious and changes in performance are difficult to measure directly.
measure A new policy or savings decision of the Government with financial impacts on the Government’s underlying cash balance, fiscal balance, operating balance, headline cash balance, net debt or net worth.
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO)
Provides an update of the Government’s budget estimates by examining expenses and revenues year to date, as well as provisions for new decisions that have been taken since the Budget. The report provides updated information to allow assessment of the Government’s fiscal performance against the fiscal strategy set out in its current fiscal strategy statement.
outcome The intended result, consequence or impact of government actions on the Australian community.
outcome statement Articulates the intended results, activities and target group of an Australian Government entity. An outcome statement serves three main purposes within the financial framework:
to explain and control the purposes for which annual appropriations are approved by the Parliament for use by entities
to provide a basis for annual budgeting, including (financial) reporting against the use of appropriated funds
to measure and assess entity and program (non-financial) performance in contributing to government policy objectives.
performance information Evidence about performance that is collected and used systematically. Evidence may relate to appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency. It may be about outcomes, factors that affect outcomes, and what can be done to improve them.
portfolio A minister’s area of responsibility as a member of Cabinet. A portfolio consists of one or more Departments of State (portfolio departments) and entities with similar general objectives and outcomes.
program An activity that delivers benefits, services or transfer payments to individuals, industry and/or the community as a whole, with the aim of achieving the intended result specified in an outcome statement.
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Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013
The primary piece of Commonwealth resource management legislation, establishing a coherent system of governance and accountability for public resources, with an emphasis on planning, performance and reporting. The Act applies to all Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies from 1 July 2014.
receipts The total or gross amount received by the Commonwealth. Each receipt item is either revenue, an offset within outlays, or financing transactions. Receipts include taxes, interest, charges for goods and services, borrowings and government business enterprise dividends received.
revenue Total value of resources earned or received to cover the production of goods and services, or increases in future economic benefits in the form of increases in assets or reductions in liabilities of an entity.
special accounts Balances existing within the CRF that are supported by standing appropriations (PGPA Act sections 78 and 80). Special accounts allow money in the CRF to be acknowledged as set aside (hypothecated) for a particular purpose. Amounts credited to a special account may only be spent for the purposes of the special account. Special accounts can only be established by a written determination of the Finance Minister (PGPA Act, section 78) or through an Act of Parliament (referred to in section 80 of the PGPA Act).
special appropriation (including standing appropriations)
An amount of money appropriated by a particular Act of Parliament for a specific purpose and number of years. For special appropriations, the authority to withdraw funds from the CRF does not generally cease at the end of the financial year.
Standing appropriations are a subcategory consisting of ongoing special appropriations; the amount appropriated will depend on circumstances specified in the legislation.
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ABBREVIATIONS
AAO Administrative Arrangements Order
AIFS Australian Institute of Family Studies
BSWAT Business Services Wage Assessment Tool
CRF Consolidated Revenue Fund
DCB Departmental Capital Budget
DHS Department of Human Services
DSP Disability Support Pension
DSS Department of Social Services
FTB
MYEFO
Family Tax Benefit
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook
NAHA National Affordable Housing Agreement
NAHSPP National Affordable Housing Specific Purpose Payment
NCCE Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
NDIA National Disability Insurance Agency
NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme
NPAH National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness
NRAS National Rental Affordability Scheme
PGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013