525
ESTIMATES 1996-97
MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CONSOLIDATED FUND*
_____________________________________________________________________________________
1995-96
1996-97
Appropriation
Revised Appropriation
$000
$000
$000
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Agency
54
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Recurrent Services
73,194
73,123
77,174
_____________________________________
73,194
73,123
77,174
_____________________________________
TOTAL, MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Recurrent Services
73,194
73,123
77,174
_____________________________________
73,194
73,123
77,174
_____________________________________________________________________________________
*
Summaries of payments from all funding sources, including the Consolidated Fund, are contained in
the Appendices in Budget Paper No. 2 - "Budget Information"
SUMMARY OF AVERAGE STAFFING
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Agency
Average Staffing (EFT)
____________________
1995-96
1996-97
_____________________________________________________________________________________
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
127
142
____________________
TOTAL, MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
127
142
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
526
ESTIMATES 1996-97
_____________________________________________________________________________________
MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
54
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
_____________________________________________________________________________________
1995-96
1996-97
Budget
Revised
Budget
$000
$000
$000
_____________________________________________________________________________________
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
OPERATING STATEMENT
Expenses
Operating expenses Employee related
Other operating expenses
Maintenance
Depreciation
Grants and subsidies
Other services
8,078
3,521
42
537
63,000
45
7,183
3,762
29
368
63,000
51
8,056
3,874
24
344
66,500
45
Total Expenses
75,223
74,393
78,843
Less:
Retained Revenue
User charges revenue
Other departmental revenue
51
303
127
350
60
248
Total Retained Revenue
354
477
308
74,869
73,916
78,535
...
287
...
Net Cost of Services
Plus: Increase in agency cash balances
Less: Non funded expenses Depreciation
Crown acceptance of agency liabilities
Decrease in agency cash balances
537
368
344
754
712
825
384
...
192
_____________________________________
Consolidated Fund Recurrent Appropriation
73,194
73,123
77,174
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL CURRENT PAYMENTS
73,478
72,895
74,708
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
CAPITAL PROGRAM
Capital grants and advances
...
...
2,500
_____________________________________________________________________________________
527
ESTIMATES 1996-97
_____________________________________________________________________________________
MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
54
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
_____________________________________________________________________________________
54.1
Development, Oversight of and Assistance to Local Government
54.1.1
Development, Oversight of and Assistance to Local Government
Program Objective(s):
To provide a clear legislative, policy and performance framework for local
government which encourages and reinforces an improving quality of service
from local government in New South Wales to the citizens of the State. To
monitor actual performance and take remedial action as required.
Program Description:
Development of a framework for local government which promotes the
achievement of `best practice' across all services to the community. Monitoring
the activities of local government to ensure compliance with legislative
requirements and undertaking of related investigations and mediatory activities.
Units
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
no.
no.
no.
no.
no.
no.
31
132
251
6,500
773
424
22
85
84
11,000
916
381
10
96
138
7,000
1,200
372
7
95
144
7,500
1,400
403
EFT
140
127
126
141
Outputs:
Number of new and simplified amendments to
legislation and regulations introduced
Explanatory publications available
Participation in education activities
Building and caravan advisory enquiries handled
Complaints processed
Regulatory determinations made
Average Staffing:
_____________________________________
1995-96
1996-97
Budget
Revised
Budget
$000
$000
$000
_____________________________________
OPERATING STATEMENT
Expenses
Operating expenses Employee related
Other operating expenses
Maintenance
Depreciation
Grants and subsidies Local Government - capital grants
Other services Redundancies
Payments for guarantee and credit rating fees
Total Expenses
8,036
3,521
42
537
7,141
3,762
29
368
8,012
3,874
24
344
...
...
2,500
...
45
19
32
...
45
12,181
11,351
14,799
528
ESTIMATES 1996-97
_____________________________________________________________________________________
MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
54
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
_____________________________________________________________________________________
54.1
Development, Oversight of and Assistance to Local Government
54.1.1
Development, Oversight of and Assistance to Local Government (cont)
OPERATING STATEMENT (cont)
Less:
Retained Revenue
User charges revenue Minor user charges
Other departmental revenue Interest
Grants from Budget Sector agencies
51
127
60
267
36
338
12
225
23
Total Retained Revenue
354
477
308
11,827
10,874
14,491
...
1,272
...
Net Cost of Services
Plus: Increase in agency cash balances
Less: Non funded expenses Depreciation
Crown acceptance of agency liabilities
Decrease in agency cash balances
537
368
344
754
712
825
99
...
192
_____________________________________
Consolidated Fund Recurrent Appropriation
10,437
11,066
13,130
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL CURRENT PAYMENTS
10,438
9,855
10,667
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
CAPITAL PROGRAM
Capital grants and advances
...
...
2,500
_____________________________________________________________________________________
529
ESTIMATES 1996-97
_____________________________________________________________________________________
MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
54
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
_____________________________________________________________________________________
54.2
Rate Rebates for Pensioners
54.2.1
Rate Rebates for Pensioners
Program Objective(s):
To grant relief from shire and municipal rates to certain classes of pensioners.
Program Description:
The distribution of subsidies to shires and municipalities to reimburse local
government a major portion of rebates given to pensioners as a reduction in
rates up to 50 per cent.
Units
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
thous
thous
thous
348.1
110.9
102.7
351.6
112.0
103.7
355.1
113.1
104.8
360.8
114.9
106.4
no.
507
509
400
300
EFT
1
1
1
1
Outcomes:
Pensioner households assisted across the rating
categories
General
Water
Sewerage
Outputs:
Council pensioner rebate claims processed
Average Staffing:
_____________________________________
1995-96
1996-97
Budget
Revised
Budget
$000
$000
$000
_____________________________________
OPERATING STATEMENT
Expenses
Operating expenses Employee related
Grants and subsidies Assistance to shires and municipalities
42
42
44
63,000
63,000
64,000
Total Expenses
63,042
63,042
64,044
Net Cost of Services
63,042
63,042
64,044
Less: Decrease in agency cash balances
285
985
...
_____________________________________
Consolidated Fund Recurrent Appropriation
62,757
62,057
64,044
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL CURRENT PAYMENTS
63,040
63,040
64,041
_____________________________________________________________________________________
530