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Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2016–17

Social Services Portfolio

Explanations of Additional Estimates 2016–17

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The Hon Christian Porter MP

Minister for Social Services

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

2016–17 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


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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nfp not for publication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

If you have any enquiries regarding this publication, please contact Scott Dilley,

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 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

agencies within the portfolio. The focus of the PAES differs from the PB Statements in

one important aspect. While the PAES includes 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 facilitates understanding of the proposed appropriations in

Appropriation Bills (No. 3 and No. 4) 2016–17. 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 2016–17 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

Portfolio glossary ...................................................................................................... 104

Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 108

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PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

2

SOCIAL SERVICES PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

This document provides information about the changes within the

Social Services Portfolio since the publication of the 2016–17 Portfolio Budget

Statements.

Ministers and portfolio responsibilities

A new Assistant Minister for the Social Services Portfolio was sworn in on 19 July 2016.

The minister and assistant ministers responsible for the portfolio and its entities are:

From 2016-17 Budget to 18 July 2016 From 19 July 2016





Assistant Minister for Disability Services

The Hon Jane Prentice MP

Assistant Minister for Social Services and

Disability Services


Assistant Minister for Multicultural

Affairs

The Hon Craig Laundy MP

Assistant Minister for Social Services and

Multicultural Affairs

Senator the Hon Zed Seselja

Overview of additional estimates sought for the portfolio

Additional appropriations of $168.470 million are being sought through Appropriation

Bill (No. 3) 2016–17 and $79.928 million through Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2016–17 as

a result of new measures and variations. In addition, these statements reflect decreased

estimates of $1.805 billion for the portfolio’s special appropriations.

Structure of the portfolio

There has not been substantial changes to the structure of the Social Services Portfolio

since the 2016–17 Budget.

Under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), the

portfolio comprises two non-corporate Commonwealth entities (one Department of

State and one listed entity) and one corporate Commonwealth entity. Refer to Figure 1

for further information on the portfolio’s structure.

Portfolio overview

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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is administered separately to DSS. For

information on DHS, refer to DHS’ Additional Estimates Statements.

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, with an additional outcome for which all functions

transferred to the Department of Health as a result of the Administrative

Arrangements Order (AAO) changes of 30 September 2015. This additional outcome is

temporarily retained to enable DSS to report the part-year financial impact for which it

had responsibility.

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. 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



Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services


Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs

Senator the Hon Zed Seselja

Department of Social Services

Secretary: Mr Finn Pratt AO PSM

Outcome 1: Social Security

Financial support for individuals and families who are unable to fully support themselves by providing a sustainable payments and concessions system.

Outcome 2: Families and Communities

Stronger families and more resilient communities by developing civil society and by providing family and community services.

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:

To increase understanding of factors affecting how Australian 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 David Bowen

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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ENTITY ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES

STATEMENTS Department of Social Services .................................................................................... 9

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DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL SERVICES

ENTITY ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES

STATEMENTS

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Section 1: Entity overview and resources ............................................................... 13

1.1 Strategic direction statement .................................................................................. 13

1.2 Entity resource statement ...................................................................................... 15

1.3 Entity measures since Budget ................................................................................ 19

1.4 Additional estimates and variations ........................................................................ 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




Section 3: Special account flows and budgeted financial statements .................. 92

3.1 Special account flows ............................................................................................. 92

3.2 Budgeted financial statements ................................................................................ 93

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Section 1: Entity overview and resources

1.1 STRATEGIC DIRECTION STATEMENT

The Department of Social Services’ mission is to improve the lifetime wellbeing of

Australians and their families.

The Department’s policies and programs are designed to do this by:

maintaining a strong social security safety net in which the right financial support

goes to the right people at the right time

supporting social and economic participation, in particular by requiring people

who have the capacity to work, to do so

strengthening families and building community resilience

enhancing the independence of people with disability and assisting carers

improving access to affordable housing, and services and support for people

experiencing homelessness.

The Department’s Outcome structure reflects the core areas in which DSS assists

people:

1. Social Security

2. Families and Communities

3. Disability and Carers

4. Housing

Department of Social Services Additional Estimates Statements

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Key changes to policy priorities since the 2016–17 Budget

The Government has committed to make the payments system more sustainable,

including by:

implementing several components of the Omnibus Legislative Package, including

reforms to Family Tax Benefit

maintaining certain Family Tax Benefit and Paid Parental Leave income thresholds

at current levels

introducing regular automated income stream reviews to strengthen income and

assets testing of income support recipients and reduce customer debts.

The Government has committed to improve existing policies and programs through:

additional support to assist regional and remote students access education

development of digital literacy and on-line safety for older Australians

increased flexibility of Commonwealth funding arrangements to continue reducing

the risk of service gaps in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

introduction of a 12 month transitional National Partnership Agreement on

Homelessness (NPAH) from July 2017 while longer term arrangements are

considered

re-direction of the Wage Connect Wage Subsidy program to offset two initiatives to

increase workforce participation for people with disability and improve

Disability Employment Services

introduction of a two year trial offering incentives to increase the number of job

seekers who undertake seasonal horticultural work

provision of support services to children and families involved in the

Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the

Northern Territory.


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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 2016–17 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 2016–17 as at Additional Estimates February 2017 Actual Estimate Proposed Total

available as at Additional estimate at

appropriation Budget Estimates Additional

2015–16 2016–17 2016–17 Estimates

$'000 $'000 $'000 2016–17

$'000

Departmental

Annual appropriations - ordinary annual services

1

Prior year appropriations available2 172,960 144,034 (15,907) 128,127

Departmental appropriation 475,322 394,619 (6,378) 388,241

s 74 Retained revenue receipts3 87,946 37,497 57,613 95,110

Departmental capital budget4 40,133 14,763 19,026 33,789

Annual appropriations - other services - non-operating

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Equity injections 50,853 34,003 832 34,835

Total departmental annual appropriations 827,214 624,916 55,186 680,102

Total departmental resourcing 827,214 624,916 55,186 680,102

Administered Annual appropriations - ordinary annual services

1

Outcome 1 13,564 31,277 – 31,277

Outcome 26 781,564 756,168 (39,059) 717,109

Outcome 3 1,768,466 1,639,642 (24,328) 1,615,314

Outcome 4 73,571 86,423 (310) 86,113

Former Outcome 37 674,361 – – –

Non–appropriated revenue 35,846 10,926 164 11,090

Payments to corporate entities8 565,896 1,598,466 – 1,598,466

Annual appropriations - other services - non-operating

Payments to corporate entities 57,756 116,197 – 116,197

Total administered annual appropriations 3,971,024 4,239,099 (63,533) 4,175,566

Prepared on a resourcing (i.e. appropriations available) basis.

Please note: All figures shown above are GST exclusive – these may not match figures in the cash flow statement. 1 Appropriation Act (No. 1) 2016–17 and Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2016–17. 2 Estimated adjusted balance carried forward from previous year for annual appropriations. 3 Estimated retained revenue receipts under section 74 of the PGPA Act. 4 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'.

5 Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2016–17 and Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2016–17. 6

Child care policy and programs and coordination of early childhood development policy transferred to the Department of

Education and Training as a result of the AAO of 21 September 2015. DSS reports the

2015–16 part-year financial impact for which it had responsibility. 7

All aging and aged care functions transferred to the Department of Health as a result of the AAO of

30 September 2015. DSS reports the 2015–16 part-year financial impact for which it had responsibility. 8 ‘Corporate entities' are corporate Commonwealth entities and Commonwealth companies as defined under

the PGPA Act.


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Table 1.1: Department of Social Services resource statement — Additional Estimates for 2016–17 as at Additional Estimates, February 2017 (continued) Actual Estimate Proposed Total

available as at Additional estimate at

appropriation Budget Estimates Additional

2015–16 2016–17 2016–17 Estimates

$'000 $'000 $'000 2016–17

$'000

Special appropriations

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 89,855,449 90,721,528 (1,500,879) 89,220,649

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 23,462,615 19,385,628 (632,020) 18,753,608

Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 2,073,896 1,750,486 318,267 2,068,753

Student Assistance Act 1973 339,093 340,637 10,549 351,186

Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 181 – – –

Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Act 2015

9 860 nfp nfp nfp

Total administered special appropriations 115,732,094 112,198,279 (1,804,083) 110,394,196

Special accounts10

Opening balance 309,787 203,770 27,721 231,491

Appropriation receipts11

266,928 325,061 – 325,061

Non–appropriated receipts 9,079 1,700 3,248 4,948

Total special accounts receipts 585,794 530,531 30,969 561,500

less administered appropriations drawn from annual/special appropriations and credited to special accounts 266,928 325,061 – 325,061

less payments to corporate entities from annual/special appropriations 623,652 1,714,663 – 1,714,663

Total administered resourcing 119,398,332 114,928,185 (1,836,647) 113,091,538

Total resourcing for DSS 120,225,546 115,553,101 (1,781,461) 113,771,640

2015-16 2016-17

Average staffing level (number) 2,369 2,037 9 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.

10 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.

11 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 2016–17 as at Additional Estimates, February 2017 (continued)

Third-party payments from and on behalf of other entities

Actual

Estimate Proposed Total

as at Additional estimate at

Payments Budget Estimates Additional

2015–16 2016–17 2016–17 Estimates

$'000 $'000 $'000 2016–17

$'000

Payments made by the Department of Human Services on behalf of DSS:

Special appropriations – A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 22,050,671 20,802,323 (138,341) 20,663,982 Special appropriations – Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 89,695,371 92,178,364 (1,571,821) 90,606,543 Special appropriations – Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 2,073,849 1,764,011 310,005 2,074,016 Special appropriations – Student Assistance Act 1973 340,247 348,032 7,618 355,650

Annual administered appropriations 5,792 3,967 3,693 7,660

Payments made by the Department of Veterans' Affairs on behalf of DSS:

Special appropriations – A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 1,163 1,302 (161) 1,141 Special appropriations – Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 49,559 48,397 (2,401) 45,996

Payments made to other entities for the provision of services:

Australian Taxation Office 602 586 1 587

Department of Veterans' Affairs 157 192 9 201

Payments made to corporate entities within the Portfolio:

National Disability Insurance Agency12

581,070 1,714,663 – 1,714,663

Note: All figures are GST exclusive. 12 Funding under Appropriation Act (No. 1) 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 ENTITY MEASURES

Table 1.2 summarises new government measures taken since the 2016–17 Budget.

The table is split into revenue, expense and capital measures, with the affected

program identified.

Table 1.2: Department of Social Services 2016–17 measures since Budget Program 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Expense measures

Better Management of the Social Welfare System

1

1.1, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9,

1.10, 1.11

Administered expenses – (1,732,427) (1,471,978) (1,143,339)

Departmental expenses – – – –

Total – (1,732,427) (1,471,978) (1,143,339)

Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill - amendments 1.1, 1.8

Administered expenses (433,214) (318,606) (99,686) (95,196)


Total (433,214) (318,606) (99,686) (95,196)

Income Stream - automated reviews 1.6, 1.8,

1.9

Administered expenses – (5,319) (17,879) (18,264)


Total – (5,319) (17,879) (18,264)

Pension Supplement - changes to the payment of the Pension Supplement for permanent departures overseas and temporary absences 1.6, 1.8



Total – (41,032) (41,953) (43,061)

Regional and Remote Student Access to Education - additional support

1.2, 1.10, 1.11

Administered expenses 1,602 15,445 31,764 39,046


Total 1,602 15,445 31,764 39,046

Seasonal Work Incentives for Job Seekers - trial 1.1

Administered expenses – 6,158 6,606 –


Total – 6,158 6,606 –

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 2016–17 measures since Budget (continued)

Program 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Expense measures (continued)

Green Army Program - termination2 1.8, 1.10

Administered expenses 2,320 10,135 14,135 14,430


Total 2,320 10,135 14,135 14,430

Children and Parenting Support Services - continuation 2.1

Administered expenses – 10,049 – –


Total – 10,049 – –

Digital Literacy for Older Australians 2.1

Administered expenses 604 24,750 2,508 2,490


Total 604 24,750 2,508 2,490

Forced Adoption Support Services - continuation 2.1

Administered expenses – 1,394 1,414 1,436


Total – 1,394 1,414 1,436

Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory

3 2.1

Administered expenses 2,270 769 – –


Total 2,270 769 – –

Disability Employment Services - increasing employment projects 3.1, 3.3

Administered expenses (3,201) (1,983) – –

Departmental expenses 3,201 1,983 – –

Total – – – –

National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness - extension

4 4.1

Administered expenses – – – –


Total – – – –



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Table 1.2: Department of Social Services 2016–17 measures since Budget (continued)

Program 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Cross-Outcome

Extending Existing Freezes on Certain Family Payment Thresholds

Outcome 1 1.1



Outcome 2 2.2



Total – (19,870) (47,124) (99,136)

National Disability Insurance Scheme - more flexible Commonwealth funding arrangements

Outcome 1 1.8

Administered expenses 723 – – –


Outcome 3 3.2

Administered expenses 1,624 – – –


Total 2,347 – – –

Community Infrastructure Projects - new announcements

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Outcome 2 2.1

Administered expenses 2,090 – – –


Outcome 3 3.1

Administered expenses 400 – – –


Total 2,490 – – –

Total expense measures

Administered (424,782) (2,050,537) (1,622,193) (1,341,594)

Departmental 3,201 1,983 – –

Total (421,581) (2,048,554) (1,622,193) (1,341,594)

Decisions taken but not yet announced 662 90,151 (293,796) 257,973



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1 The lead entity for the measure Better Management of the Social Welfare System is the Department of Human Services. A full measure description and package details appear in the Mid Year Economic Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) under the Social Services portfolio.

2 The lead entity for the measure Green Army Program - termination is the Department of Environment. A full measure description and package details appear in MYEFO under the Environment portfolio.

3 The lead entity for the measure Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory is the Attorney-General’s Department. A full measure description and package details appear in the MYEFO under the Attorney-General’s portfolio.

4 The lead entity for the measure National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness – extension is the Department of Social Services. Funding for this measure is being provided through the Department of Treasury.

5 The lead entity for the measure Community Infrastructure Projects – new announcements is the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. A full measure description and package details appear in the MYEFO under the Infrastructure and Regional Development portfolio.


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1. 4 ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES AND VARIATIONS

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 2016–17 Budget in Appropriation

Bills No. 3 and 4.

Table 1.3: Additional estimates and other variations to outcomes since 2016–17 Budget

Program impacted

2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Outcome 1

Administered

Annual appropriations

Seasonal Work Incentives for Job Seekers – trial 1.10 – – 326 –

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 1 (administered) – – 326 –

Outcome 1

Departmental


Changes in Parameters

(net decrease) 1.12 – (478) (554) (733)

Other Variations

(net decrease) 1.12 – (1,560) (2,520) (3,010)

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 1 (departmental) – (2,038) (3,074) (3,743)

Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 1 – (2,038) (2,748) (3,743)


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Table 1.3: Additional Estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since Budget (continued)

Program impacted

2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Outcome 2

Administered


Digital Literacy for Older Australians 2.1 604 24,750 2,508 2,490

Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory 2.1 2,270 769 – –

Forced Adoption Support Services - continuation 2.1 – 1,394 1,414 1,436

Children and Parenting Support Services - continuation 2.1 – 10,049 – –

Community Infrastructure Projects - new announcements 2.1 2,090 – – –

Movement of Funds

(net increase) 2.1 96 11,624 10,109 2,546

(net decrease) 2.1 (19,378) (2,385) – –


(net decrease) 2.1, 2.2 – (3,078) (3,801) (4,519)

Other Variations

(net increase) 2.1 – – – 1,428

(net decrease) 2.1 (24,741) (25,332) (29,381) (2,835)

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 2 (administered) (39,059) 17,791 (19,151) 546

Outcome 2

Departmental



(net decrease) 2.4 – (733) (866) (1,130)

Other Variations

(net increase) 2.4 9,469 572 567 567

(net decrease) 2.4 (22) (2,425) (3,977) (4,687)

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 2 (departmental) 9,447 (2,586) (4,276) (5,250)

Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 2 (29,612) 15,205 (23,427) (4,704)


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Table 1.3: Additional Estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since Budget (continued)

Program impacted

2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Outcome 3

Administered


Disability Employment Services - increasing employment projects 3.1 (3,201) (1,983) – –

Community Infrastructure Projects - new announcements 3.2 400 – – –

National Disability Insurance Scheme - more flexible Commonwealth funding arrangements 3.2 1,624 – – –

Movement of Funds

(net increase) 3.1 – – 12,761 23,500

(net decrease) 3.1 (9,197) (25,000) – –


(net decrease) 3.1, 3.2 (75) (980) (954) (1,147)

Other Variations

(net increase) 3.1, 3.2 1,631 12,660 17,827 26,971

(net decrease) 3.1, 3.2 (15,510) (14,707) (25,277) (30,426)

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 3 (administered) (24,328) (30,010) 4,357 18,898

Outcome 3

Departmental


Disability Employment Services - increasing employment projects 3.3 3,201 1,983 – –


(net decrease) 3.3 – (410) (478) (628)

Other Variations

(net decrease) 3.3 – (1,341) (2,180) (2,585)

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 3 (departmental) 3,201 232 (2,658) (3,213)

Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 3 (21,127) (29,778) 1,699 15,685


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Table 1.3: Additional Estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since Budget (continued) Program

impacted 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Outcome 4

Administered



(net decrease) 4.2 (169) (1,093) (1,538) (1,853)

Other Variations

(net decrease) 4.2 (141) (145) (149) (149)

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 4 (administered) (310) (1,238) (1,687) (2,002)

Outcome 4

Departmental



(net decrease) 4.3 – (87) (99) (129)

Other Variations

(net decrease) 4.3 – (285) (449) (531)

Net impact on appropriations for Outcome 4 (departmental) – (372) (548) (660)

Total net impact on appropriations for Outcome 4 (310) (1,610) (2,235) (2,662)


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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) 2016–17

2015–16 2016–17 2016–17 Additional Reduced

Available Budget Revised Estimates Estimates

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Administered items

Outcome 1 - Social Security 13,564 31,277 31,277 – – Outcome 2 - Families and Communities 781,564 756,168 717,109 – (39,059)

Outcome 3 - Disability and Carers 1,768,466 1,639,642 1,615,314 – (24,328)

Outcome 4 - Housing 73,571 86,423 86,113 – (310)

Total administered 2,637,165 2,513,510 2,449,813 – (63,697)

Departmental programs

Outcome 1 - Social Security 133,600 109,012 109,012 – – Outcome 2 - Families and Communities 179,320 184,767 194,214 9,447 –

Outcome 3 - Disability and Carers 93,052 95,813 99,014 3,201 –

Outcome 4 - Housing 12,672 19,790 19,790 – –

Total departmental 418,644 409,382 422,030 12,648 –

Total administered and departmental 3,055,809 2,922,892 2,871,843 12,648 (63,697)

Table 1.5: Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2016–17

2015–16 2016–17 2016–17 Additional Reduced

Available Budget Revised Estimates Estimates

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Non-operating

Equity injections 50,853 34,003 34,835 832 –

Total non-operating 50,853 34,003 34,835 832 –


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Section 2: Revisions to outcomes and planned performance

2.1 BUDGETED EXPENSES AND PERFORMANCE FOR OUTCOME 1


Financial support for individuals and families who are unable to fully support

themselves by providing a sustainable payments and concessions system.

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 Employment

Program

Program 1.1 – Employment Services


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


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


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


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.


2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20

Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward

expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate

$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Program 1.1: Family Tax Benefit

Administered expenses


A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 20,989,405 18,675,219 17,912,841 18,006,092 18,095,869

Administered Total 20,989,405 18,675,219 17,912,841 18,006,092 18,095,869

Total expenses for Program 1.1 20,989,405 18,675,219 17,912,841 18,006,092 18,095,869

Program 1.2: Child Payments



Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 3,300 3,412 3,537 3,659 3,773

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 52,608 50,327 32,874 20,515 13,901

Student Assistance Act 1973 70,718 73,770 76,140 78,102 80,419

Administered Total 126,626 127,509 112,551 102,276 98,093

Total expenses for Program 1.2 126,626 127,509 112,551 102,276 98,093

Program 1.3: Income Support for Vulnerable People







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Table 2.1.1: Budgeted expenses for Outcome 1 (continued)


2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Program 1.4: Income Support for People in Special Circumstances


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 595 1,366 1,366 1,362 1,369





Program 1.5: Supplementary Payments and Support for Income Support Recipients


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 8,997 – – – –





Program 1.6: Income Support for Seniors



Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 43,331,157 44,553,718 45,616,120 47,853,476 50,000,820



Program 1.7: Allowances and Concessions for Seniors







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2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Program 1.8: Income Support for People with Disability






Program 1.9: Income Support for Carers


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,883 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800





Program 1.10: Working Age Payments







Program 1.11: Student Payments








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2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Program 1.12: Program Support for Outcome 1

Departmental expenses

Departmental appropriation 103,814 113,762 103,480 100,641 99,309

s 74 Retained revenue receipts

1 20,221 16,099 5,529 5,892 5,615

Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year

2 12,552 15,465 14,425 11,272 13,254

Departmental Total 136,587 145,326 123,434 117,805 118,178


Outcome 1 Totals by appropriation type



Special appropriations 109,509,697 108,191,331 107,985,886 112,447,315 116,687,613





1 20,221 16,099 5,529 5,892 5,615


2 12,552 15,465 14,425 11,272 13,254

Departmental Total 136,587 145,326 123,434 117,805 118,178

Total expenses for Outcome 1 109,657,794 108,367,934 108,141,241 112,591,201 116,814,719

2015–16 2016–17

Average staffing level (number) 507 497

Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. 1 Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.

2 ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation, amortisation expenses and makegood expenses.


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Table 2.1.2: Program components of Outcome 1

Program 1.1: Family Tax Benefit

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20


$'000 Budget estimate estimate estimate

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.1.1 - Component 1 (Family Tax Benefit Part A)



Total component 1 expenses 15,517,691 14,415,405 14,116,809 14,360,327 14,463,515

1.1.2 - Component 2 (Family Tax Benefit Part B)




1.1.3 - Component 3 (Schoolkids Bonus)


A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999

1 1,161,553 4 2 1 1

Total component 3 expenses 1,161,553 4 2 1 1

Total Program expenses 20,989,405 18,675,219 17,912,841 18,006,092 18,095,869 1 The Schoolkids Bonus was 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

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.2.1 - Component 1 (Single Income Family Supplement)



Total component 1 expenses 50,465 48,166 30,638 18,202 11,513

1.2.2 - Component 2 (Stillborn Baby Payment)




1.2.3 - Component 3 (Double Orphan Pension)




1.2.4 - Component 4 (Assistance for Isolated Children)




Total Program expenses 126,626 127,509 112,551 102,276 98,093


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Program 1.3: Income Support for Vulnerable People

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.3.1 - Component 1 (Special Benefit)





Program 1.4: Income Support for People in Special Circumstances

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.4.1 - Component 1 (Payments under Special Circumstances)

Annual administered expenses


Total component 1 expenses 595 1,366 1,366 1,362 1,369

1.4.2 - Component 2 (Bereavement Allowance)






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Program 1.5: Supplementary Payments and Support for Income Support Recipients

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.5.1 - Component 1 (Reimbursement to Great Southern Rail for Concessional Fares)


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 8,997 – – – –

Total component 1 expenses 8,997 – – – –

1.5.2 - Component 2 (Low Income Supplement)


Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 2,008 2,500 – – –

Total component 2 expenses 2,008 2,500 – – –

1.5.3 - Component 3 (Essential Medical Equipment Payment)




1.5.4 - Component 4 (Utilities Allowance)






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Program 1.6: Income Support for Seniors

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.6.1 - Component 1 (Age Pension)




1.6.2 - Component 2 (Widow B Pension)




1.6.3 - Component 3 (Wife Pension (Age))




Total Program expenses 43,331,157 44,553,718 45,616,120 47,853,476 50,000,820


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Program 1.7: Allowances and Concessions for Seniors

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.7.1 - Component 1 (Seniors Supplement)





Program 1.8: Income Support for People with Disability

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.8.1 - Component 1 (Disability Support Pension)




1.8.2 - Component 2 (Mobility Allowance)






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Program 1.9: Income Support for Carers

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.9.1 - Component 1 (Ex-Gratia Payments to Unsuccessful Applicants of Carer Payment (Child))




1.9.2 - Component 2 (Carer Allowance (Adult))




1.9.3 - Component 3 (Carer Allowance (Child))




1.9.4 - Component 4 (Carer Payment)




1.9.5 - Component 5 (Carer Supplement)





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Program 1.9: Income Support for Carers (continued)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.9.6 - Component 6 (Child Disability Assistance Payment)




1.9.7 - Component 7 (Wife Pension (DSP))






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Program 1.10: Working Age Payments

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.10.1 - Component 1 (Compensation and Debt Relief)


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)




1.10.3 - Component 3 (Newstart Allowance)




1.10.4 - Component 4 (Parenting Payment Partnered)


Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 1,007,072 955,654 841,050 906,733 981,447

Total component 4 expenses 1,007,072 955,654 841,050 906,733 981,447

1.10.5 - Component 5 (Parenting Payment Single)





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Program 1.10: Working Age Payments (continued)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.10.6 - Component 6 (Partner Allowance Benefit)


Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

1 3,981 – – – –


1.10.7 - Component 7 (Partner Allowance Pension)



1 54,571 – – – –


1.10.8 - Component 8 (Pensioner Education Supplement)


Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 66,505 65,863 – – –


1.10.9 - Component 9 (Sickness Allowance)




1.10.10 - Component 10 (Widow Allowance)




1 Partner Allowance Benefit and Partner Allowance Pension were merged to form a single Partner Allowance since Budget 2016–17.


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Program 1.10: Working Age Payments (continued)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.10.11 - Component 11 (Youth Allowance (Other))


Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 1,043,801 988,813 1,284,047 1,680,589 1,770,116

Total component 11 expenses 1,043,801 988,813 1,284,047 1,680,589 1,770,116

1.10.12 - Component 12 (Seasonal Work Incentives - Evaluation)


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – – – 326 –

Total component 12 expenses – – – 326 –

1.10.13 - Component 13 (Partner Allowance)



1 – 38,243 32,467 22,256 16,213

Total component 13 expenses – 38,243 32,467 22,256 16,213

Total Program expenses 17,142,136 16,507,981 15,336,309 16,344,651 17,207,034 1 Partner Allowance Benefit and Partner Allowance Pension were merged to form a single Partner Allowance since

Budget 2016–17.


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Program 1.11: Student Payments

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.11.1 - Component 1 (ABSTUDY - Secondary)




1.11.2 - Component 2 (ABSTUDY - Tertiary)




1.11.3 - Component 3 (Austudy)




1.11.4 - Component 4 (Youth Allowance (student))




1.11.5 - Component 5 (Student Start-up Loan - ABSTUDY)


Student Assistance Act 1973 341 1,542 3,125 3,323 3,554


1.11.6 - Component 6 (Student Start-up Loan)






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2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

1.12.1 - Component 1 (Departmental DSS - Outcome 1)

Annual departmental expenses


s74 Retained revenue receipts

1 20,221 16,099 5,529 5,892 5,615


2 12,552 15,465 14,425 11,272 13,254



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. 1 Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.



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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 201617 Budget measures have created new programs or materially changed

existing programs.

Outcome 1 – Financial support for individuals and families who are unable to fully support themselves by providing a sustainable payments and concessions system.

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

2016–17 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

2017–18 and beyond

As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17

Purpose Financial support for individuals and families who are unable to fully support themselves by providing a sustainable payments and concessions system.

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.


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.



2016–17 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



Outputs:


Number of children (Double Orphan Pension)



As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.


Payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law.




Special Benefit



Outputs:



Payment accuracy


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.


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.




Bereavement Allowance

Payments under Special Circumstances



Outputs:




As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.


Low Income Supplement, Utilities Allowance and Essential Medical Equipment Payment payments are made through the Department of Human Services to eligible claimants under the provisions of social security law.

Great Southern Rail is under agreement to provide concessional fares on its services for eligible passengers. This agreement will cease on 30 June 2016.




Low Income Supplement

Utilities Allowance

Essential Medical Equipment Payment


Outputs:

Number of recipients (Low Income Supplement, Utilities Allowance)

Number of payments (Essential Medical Equipment Payment)



As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.






Age Pension

Widow B Pension

Wife Pension (Age)



Outputs:



Payment accuracy (Age Pension)


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.






Allowances and Concessions for Seniors


Outputs:




As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.






Disability Support Pension

Mobility Allowance



Outputs:



Payment accuracy


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.



Ex-gratia payments to unsuccessful applicants of Carer Payment (Child) (Carer Adjustment Payment) are paid under the provisions of the PGPA Act.




Carer Payment

Carer Allowance (Adult) and (Child)

Carer Supplement

Child Disability Assistance Payment

Wife Pension (DSP)

Agreements are in place.


Outputs:



Payment accuracy (Carer Payment, Carer Allowance (Adult) and (Child))


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.






Newstart Allowance

Youth Allowance (Other)

Sickness Allowance

Parenting Payment

Partner Allowance

Widow Allowance



Outputs:



Payment accuracy


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.


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.



2016–17 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



Outputs:



Payment accuracy


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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



2016–17 Total departmental funding for Outcome 1.

Funding is expended on activities that contribute to agency outcomes.


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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.


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.




Rent Assistance


Output:

Number of income units


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17

Purposes Financial support for individuals and families who are unable to fully support themselves by providing a sustainable payments and concessions system.

Increased housing supply, 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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Stronger families and more resilient communities by developing civil society and by

providing family and community services.

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

Program 1.9 – Office of the Royal Commissions (RC into the detention of Children in NT)


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.


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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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


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.


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achieving the outcome, broken down by program, as well as by administered and

departmental funding sources.


2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Program 2.1: Families and Communities




Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 74 8 – – –

Special Accounts Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys 16,639 32,104 8,015 7,025 3,495

Administered total 588,507 748,972 674,725 630,450 588,723


Program 2.2: Paid Parental Leave


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 249 253 – –

Special appropriations Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 2,066,332 2,068,753 1,653,822 1,726,256 1,769,302

Administered total 2,066,332 2,069,002 1,654,075 1,726,256 1,769,302


Program 2.3: Social and Community Services


Special Accounts

Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account 236,124 346,326 369,511 429,147 487,832




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2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000





2 28,996 55,120 22,673 22,528 22,651


3 18,026 26,177 22,369 17,319 20,378

Departmental total 198,933 245,982 191,411 181,009 181,679





Special appropriations 2,066,406 2,068,761 1,653,822 1,726,256 1,769,302

Special Accounts 252,763 378,430 377,526 436,172 491,327





2 28,996 55,120 22,673 22,528 22,651


3 18,026 26,177 22,369 17,319 20,378




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Movement of administered funds between years

4

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Outcome 2

Program 2.1: Families and Communities – (19,282) 9,239 10,109 2,546

Total Movement of administered funds (19,282) 9,239 10,109 2,546

2015–16 2016–17

Average staffing level (number) 1,030 924 Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. 1 Programs 2.4 to 2.7 in the 2016–17 Portfolio Budget Statement relate to early childhood and child care functions

which transferred to the Department of Education and Training under the AAO of 21 September 2015. Program Support for Outcome 2 has now become Program 2.4.

2 Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.

3 ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation, amortisation expenses, and makegood expenses.

4 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

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

2.1.1 - Component 1 (Civil Society)




2.1.2 - Component 2 (Families and Children)




2.1.3 - Component 3 (Families and Communities Services Improvement)




2.1.4 - Component 4 (Financial Wellbeing and Capability)




2.1.5 - Component 5 (National Initiatives)





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Program 2.1: Families and Communities (continued)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

2.1.6 - Component 6 (Settlement Services)




2.1.7 - Component 7 (Strengthening Communities)




2.1.8 - Component 8 (Transition to Independent Living Allowance)




2.1.9 - Component 9 (Income Management Balancing Appropriation)


Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 74 8 – – –

Total component 9 expenses 74 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 16,639 32,104 8,015 7,025 3,495



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Program 2.2: Paid Parental Leave

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

2.2.1 - Component 1 (Paid Parental Leave - communication and evaluation)


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) – 249 253 – –

Total component 1 expenses – 249 253 – –

2.2.2 - Component 2 (Dad and Partner Pay)


Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 100,725 105,331 108,857 112,383 115,809


2.2.3 - Component 3 (Parental Leave Pay)


Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 1,965,607 1,963,422 1,544,965 1,613,873 1,653,493




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Program 2.3: Social and Community Services

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'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

1 236,124 346,326 369,511 429,147 487,832


Total Program expenses 236,124 346,326 369,511 429,147 487,832 1 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.


2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000





1 28,996 55,120 22,673 22,528 22,651


2 18,026 26,177 22,369 17,319 20,378



Note: Programs 2.4 to 2.7 in the 2016–17 Portfolio Budget Statement relate to functions transferred to the Department of Education and Training as a result of the AAO of 21 September 2015. For the actual expenses of these programs for 2015–16, please refer to the Department of Education and Training PAES. Program Support for Outcome 2 has now become Program 2.4.

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. 1

Program support combines ‘Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3)’ and ‘Revenue from independent sources (s 74)’.



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Outcome 2. It also summarises how each program is delivered and where

201617 Budget measures have created new programs or materially changed existing

programs.

Outcome 2 – Stronger families and more resilient communities by developing civil

society and by providing family and community services.

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, multicultural communities, humanitarian entrants, migrants and other individuals with special circumstances



2016–17 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

Number of individuals and families assisted



As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17

Purpose Stronger families and more resilient communities by developing civil society and by providing family and community services



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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




Parental Leave Pay

Dad and Partner Pay

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.

Output:



As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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



2016–17 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


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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Note: Programs 2.4 to 2.7 from the 2015–16 Portfolio Budget Statements, early childhood and child care functions, transferred to the Department of Education and Training under the AAO of 21 September 2015. For further information see the Department of Education and Training’s PAES. Program Support for Outcome 2 has now become Program 2.4.




Year Performance criteria

Targets

2016–17 Total departmental funding for Outcome 2 Funding is expended on activities that contribute to agency outcomes


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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Improved independence of, and participation by, people with disability, including

improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services.

Linked programs

Department of Employment

Program

Program 1.1 – Employment Services


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 4.1 – Medical Benefits

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


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.


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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National Disability Insurance Agency

Programs

Program 1.1 – Reasonable and necessary care and support participants

Program 1.2 – Community inclusion and capacity development grants

Program 1.3 – Agency costs


These linked programs provide for the delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.


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2015–16 2016–17 201718 201819 201920



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Program 3.1: Disability Mental Health and Carers


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 959,406 1,043,345 1,086,235 1,100,194 1,067,947



1 860 nfp nfp nfp nfp

Special Accounts

National Disability Special Account 1,379 3,125 2,039 350 153

Administered total 961,645 1,046,470 1,088,274 1,100,544 1,068,100

Total expenses for Program 3.1 961,645 1,046,470 1,088,274 1,100,544 1,068,100

Program 3.2: National Disability Insurance Scheme









2 20,663 20,442 8,475 8,303 8,436


3 11,709 12,814 11,320 8,733 10,277




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2015–16 2016–17 201718 201819 201920



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000



Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,548,305 1,615,314 1,602,869 1,500,243 1,380,052

Special appropriations1 860 nfp nfp nfp nfp

Special Accounts 1,379 3,125 2,039 350 153





2 20,663 20,442 8,475 8,303 8,436


3 11,709 12,814 11,320 8,733 10,277



Movement of administered funds between years

2015–16 2016–17 201718 201819 201920



$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Outcome 3:

Program 3.1: Disability Mental Health and Carers

4 – (9,197) (25,000) 12,761 23,500

Total movement of administered funds – (9,197) (25,000) 12,761 23,500

2015–16 2016–17

Average staffing level (number) 507 489

Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. 1 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.

2 Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.

3 ‘Expenses not requiring appropriation in the budget year’ is made up of depreciation, amortisation expenses, and makegood expenses.

4 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

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

3.1.1 - Component 1 (Community Mental Health)




3.1.2 - Component 2 (Disability and Carer Support)




3.1.3 - Component 3 (Disability Employment)




3.1.4 - Component 4 (Disability and Carer Service Improvement and Sector Support)




3.1.5 - Component 5 (Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme)



1 860 nfp nfp nfp nfp

Total component 5 expenses 860 nfp nfp nfp nfp


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Program 3.1: Disability Mental Health and Carers (continued)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

3.1.6 - Component 6 (National Disability Special Account)

Special Account Expenses:

National Disability Special Account

2 1,379 205 – – –

Total component 6 expenses 1,379 205 – – –

3.1.7 - Component 7 (National Disability Research Special Account 2016)

Special Account Expenses:

National Disability Research Special Account

2 – 2,920 2,039 350 153

Total component 7 expenses – 2,920 2,039 350 153

Total Program expenses 961,645 1,046,470 1,088,274 1,100,544 1,068,100 1

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.

2 Balance of the National Disability Special Account has been rolled over to the National Disability Research Special Account 2016.


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Program 3.2: National Disability Insurance Scheme

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

3.2.1 - Component 1 (National Disability Insurance Scheme Transition)




3.2.2 - Component 2 (National Disability Insurance Scheme)


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 1,172 2,034 – – –


3.2.3 - Component 3 (Sector Development Fund)


Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Act No. 1 and Bill No. 3) 28,738 45,000 37,462 – –

Total component 3 expenses 28,738 45,000 37,462 – –



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Table 2.3.2: Program components of Outcome 3 (continued) Program 3.3: Program Support for Outcome 3

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000





1 20,663 20,442 8,475 8,303 8,436


2 11,709 12,814 11,320 8,733 10,277






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Outcome 3. It also summarises how each program is delivered

and where 201617 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



2016–17 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 though community based initiatives to assist people with, or at risk of, mental illness

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

Number of individuals assisted



As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17

Purpose Improved independence of, and participation by, people with a disability, including improved support for carers, by providing targeted support and services



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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 and the Sector Development Fund.

Delivery Negotiate National Disability Insurance Scheme agreements, policy settings and financial arrangements with states and territories for the transition to full scheme

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 National Disability Insurance Scheme



2016–17

Policy, financial and partnership arrangements are in place to create an effective and sustainable National Disability Insurance Scheme including:

developing and implementing policy settings for full scheme

implementing funding mechanisms for transition

negotiating and implementing agreements with states and territories for transition to full scheme

Timely and effective policy advice (including Quality and Safeguards) is provided for full scheme

Appropriate management of the National Disability Insurance Scheme cash flow

Negotiations of bilateral agreements are undertaken

Strategic implementation issues are identified and resolved

Outputs:

Value of Commonwealth program funding transitioned to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Value and number of Sector Development grants supporting the expansion and diversification of the market, sector and workforce


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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Year Performance criteria

Targets



As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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


Payments to the States under the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH), and the National Affordable Housing are made by the Treasury. Annual incentives under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) are provided through tax offsets by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).


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Outcome 4: Housing

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20


Expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate

$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000

Program 4.1: Housing and Homelessness



Administered total 1,334 1,358 – – –

Total expenses for Program 4.1 1,334 1,358 – – –

Program 4.2: Affordable Housing









1 8,470 4,799 2,170 2,124 2,145


2 5,307 3,267 2,940 2,266 2,649




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Outcome 4: Housing

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20


Expenses estimated estimate estimate estimate

$'000 expenses $'000 $'000 $'000

$'000








1 8,470 4,799 2,170 2,124 2,145


2 5,307 3,267 2,940 2,266 2,649


Total expenses for Outcome 4 131,950 116,815 111,253 110,905 108,077

2015–16 2016–17

Average staffing level (number) 133 127 Note: Departmental appropriation splits and totals are indicative estimates and may change in the course of the budget year as Government priorities change. 1 Estimated expenses incurred in relation to receipts retained under section 74 of the PGPA Act.



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Table 2.4.2: Program components of Outcome 4 (continued) Program 4.1: Housing and Homelessness

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

4.1.1 - Component 1 (Housing and Homelessness Service Improvement and Sector Support)




Total Program expenses 1,334 1,358 – – –

Program 4.2: Affordable Housing

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

4.2.1 - Component 1 (National Rental Affordability Scheme)






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Table 2.4.2: Program components of Outcome 4 Program 4.3: Program Support for Outcome 4

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000





1 8,470 4,799 2,170 2,124 2,145


2 5,307 3,267 2,940 2,266 2,649






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Outcome 4. It also summarises how each program is delivered and

where 201617 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 housing and homelessness research which will build the evidence base for effective policy that addresses homelessness and housing affordability over the long term.

Delivery Research and evidenced-based policy advice to the Government on housing and homelessness issues



2016–17 Development of an evidence base on housing and homelessness

Achieved


Not applicable (funding ceases from 1 July 2017)

Not applicable

Purpose Increased housing supply, improved community housing and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through targeted support and services



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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



2016–17 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 to 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))

Participant compliance (%) for the relevant NRAS year


As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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As per 2016–17 As per 2016–17




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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 Department of Social Services (DSS).

Table 3.1: Estimates of special account flows and balances Outcome Opening

balance $'000

Receipts $'000

Payments $'000

Adjustments $'000

Closing balance

$'000

Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys (A) 2016–17 2.1

23,629 10,043 (32,104) – 1,568

Other Services - Services for Other Entities and Trust Moneys (A) 2015–16

21,914 18,313 (16,598) – 23,629

Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account (A) 2016–17 2.3

202,195 319,966 (346,326) – 175,835

Social and Community Services Pay Equity Special Account (A) 2015–16

175,432 262,887 (236,124) – 202,195

National Disability Research Special Account 2016 (A) 2016–17

1

3.1

– – (2,920) 5,462 2,542

National Disability Research Special Account 2016 (A) 2015–16

– – – – –

National Disability Special Account (A) 2016–17

1 3.1

5,667 – (205) (5,462) –

National Disability Special Account (A) 2015–16

7,046 – (1,379) – 5,667

Total Special Accounts 2016–17 Budget estimate

231,491 330,009 (381,555) – 179,945

Total Special Accounts 2015–16 actual 204,392 281,200 (254,101) – 231,491

(A) = Administered 1

Balance of the National Disability Special Account has been rolled over to the National Disability Research Special Account 2016.


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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 2016–17 before allowing for

unfunded depreciation expenses of $57.7 million. Under net cash funding

arrangements, asset replacement is funded through capital appropriations.

Total operating revenue for 2016–17 is estimated at $484.7 million while expenditure is

estimated to be $542.4 million, inclusive of unfunded depreciation. These budgeted

amounts are lower than in 2015–16, primarily due to the Administrative Arrangements

Order (AAO) of 21 and 30 September 2015 and Australian Government decisions and

measures.

Balance sheet

DSS’ budgeted net asset position for 2016–17 is expected to be $210.5 million, higher

than 2015–16.

Administered

Income and expenses

DSS will administer the collection of non-taxation revenue estimated at $53.9 million in

2016–17, lower than 2015–16.

DSS will administer programs totalling $114.7 billion in 2016–17, lower than in 2015–16

due to the AAO of 21 and 30 September 2015 and demographic changes and policy

initiatives.

Balance sheet

Total assets administered on behalf of the Australian Government are expected to be

$4.7 billion, higher than in 2015–16.

Total liabilities administered on behalf of the Australian Government are expected to

be $5.9 billion, lower than 2015–16, primarily due to decreased personal benefits

provisions and payables.


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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

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20


$’000 Budget estimate estimate estimate

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

EXPENSES

Employee benefits 325,863 274,678 254,818 248,298 251,809

Supplier 237,415 205,704 126,491 121,388 112,259

Depreciation and amortisation 56,115 57,723 51,054 39,590 46,558

Write-down and impairment of assets 1,959 – – – –

Other expenses 1,345 4,319 4,506 4,494 4,487

Total expenses 622,697 542,424 436,869 413,770 415,113

LESS:

OWN-SOURCE INCOME

Own-source revenue

Sale of goods and rendering of services 84,060 90,470 30,932 30,932 30,932

Other revenue 6,666 4,640 6,565 6,565 6,565

Total own-source revenue 90,726 95,110 37,497 37,497 37,497

Gains

Sale of assets 78 – – – –

Other gains 1,280 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350

Total gains 1,358 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350

Total own-source income 92,084 96,460 38,847 38,847 38,847

Net cost of/(contribution by) services 530,613 445,964 398,022 374,923 376,266

Revenue from Government 475,322 388,241 346,968 335,333 329,708

Surplus/(deficit) attributable to the Australian Government (55,291) (57,723) (51,054) (39,590) (46,558)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Changes in asset revaluation reserves

1,604 – – – –

Total other comprehensive income 1,604 – – – –

Total comprehensive income/(loss) (53,687) (57,723) (51,054) (39,590) (46,558)

Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the Australian Government (53,687) (57,723) (51,054) (39,590) (46,558)


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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

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Surplus attributable to DSS 824 – – – –

Changes in asset revaluation reserves

1,604 – – – –

Total comprehensive income/(loss) excluding depreciation/amortisation expenses previously funded through revenue appropriations 2,428 – – – –

less depreciation/amortisation expenses previously funded through revenue appropriations

1 56,115 57,723 51,054 39,590 46,558

Total comprehensive income/(loss) - as per the Statement of Comprehensive Income (53,687) (57,723) (51,054) (39,590) (46,558)

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. 1

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)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

ASSETS

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 5,075 5,075 5,075 5,075 5,075

Trade and other receivables 123,052 100,778 76,097 73,705 73,246

Total financial assets 128,127 105,853 81,172 78,780 78,321

Non-financial assets

Leasehold Improvements 14,247 17,003 20,511 17,570 13,905

Property, plant and equipment 37,169 32,035 29,034 25,114 16,567

Intangibles 133,478 148,447 130,202 114,881 97,978

Other 23,369 23,369 23,369 23,369 23,369

Total non-financial assets 208,263 220,854 203,116 180,934 151,819

Assets held for sale 557 – – – –

Total assets 336,947 326,707 284,288 259,714 230,140

LIABILITIES

Payables

Suppliers 34,918 30,257 18,608 17,857 16,514

Other 17,270 13,674 13,674 13,674 13,674

Total payables 52,188 43,931 32,282 31,531 30,188

Provisions

Employee provisions 82,005 69,121 64,120 62,479 63,363

Other provisions 3,189 3,189 3,189 3,189 3,189

Total provisions 85,194 72,310 67,309 65,668 66,552

Total liabilities 137,382 116,241 99,591 97,199 96,740

Net assets 199,565 210,466 184,697 162,515 133,400

EQUITY1

Parent entity interest

Contributed equity 384,794 453,418 478,703 496,111 513,554

Reserves 67,699 67,699 67,699 67,699 67,699

Retained surpluses (accumulated deficit) (252,928) (310,651) (361,705) (401,295) (447,853)

Total parent entity interest 199,565 210,466 184,697 162,515 133,400

Total Equity 199,565 210,466 184,697 162,515 133,400

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standard basis. 1 ‘

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 2016–17) Retained

earnings $’000

Asset revaluation

reserve $’000

Contributed equity/ capital $’000

Total equity $’000

Opening balance as at 1 July 2016

Balance carried forward from previous period (252,928) 67,699 384,794 199,565

Adjusted opening balance (252,928) 67,699 384,794 199,565

Comprehensive income

Surplus/(deficit) for the period (57,723) – – (57,723)

Total comprehensive income (57,723) – – (57,723)

of which:

Attributable to the Australian Government (57,723) – – (57,723)

Transactions with owners

Contributions by owners

Equity Injection – Appropriation – – 34,835 34,835

Departmental Capital Budget (DCB) – – 33,789 33,789

Subtotal transactions with owners – – 68,624 68,624

Estimated closing balance as at 30 June 2017 (310,651) 67,699 453,418 210,466

Closing balance attributable to the Australian Government (310,651) 67,699 453,418 210,466

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)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Appropriations 576,505 410,515 371,649 337,725 330,167

Goods and services 88,170 90,470 30,932 30,932 30,932

Other 27,656 4,640 6,565 6,565 6,565

Total cash received 692,331 505,625 409,146 375,222 367,664

Cash used

Employees 319,140 290,377 258,695 248,696 249,746

Suppliers 285,112 209,796 137,914 122,032 113,431

Other 89,194 4,319 4,506 4,494 4,487

Total cash used 693,446 504,492 401,115 375,222 367,664

Net cash from/(used by) operating activities (1,115) 1,133 8,031 – –

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 103 – – – –

Total cash received 103 – – – –

Cash used

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 23,513 69,757 33,316 17,408 17,443

Purchase of intangibles 61,932 – – – –

Total cash used 85,445 69,757 33,316 17,408 17,443

Net cash from/(used by) investing activities (85,342) (69,757) (33,316) (17,408) (17,443)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Appropriations – contributed equity 82,943 68,624 25,285 17,408 17,443

Total cash received 82,943 68,624 25,285 17,408 17,443

Net cash from/(used by) financing activities 82,943 68,624 25,285 17,408 17,443

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (3,514) – – – –

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 8,589 5,075 5,075 5,075 5,075

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 5,075 5,075 5,075 5,075 5,075



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Table 3.6: Departmental capital budget statement

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

NEW CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS

Capital Budget – Appropriation Bill No. 1 (DCB) 40,133 33,789 16,598 16,533 16,563

Equity Injections – Appropriation Bill No. 2 50,853 34,835 8,687 875 880

Total new capital appropriations 90,986 68,624 25,285 17,408 17,443

Provided for:

Purchase of non-financial assets 90,986 68,624 25,285 17,408 17,443

Total Items 90,986 68,624 25,285 17,408 17,443

PURCHASE OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

Funded by capital appropriations

1 41,689 35,968 16,718 875 880

Funded by capital appropriations – DCB

2 43,685 33,789 16,598 16,533 16,563

TOTAL 85,374 69,757 33,316 17,408 17,443

RECONCILIATION OF CASH USED TO ACQUIRE ASSETS TO ASSET MOVEMENT TABLE

Total purchases 85,374 69,757 33,316 17,408 17,443

Total cash used to acquire assets 85,374 69,757 33,316 17,408 17,443


Includes both current Appropriation Bill (No. 4) and prior Act 2/4/6 appropriations. 2

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 (2016–17) Leasehold

Improvements $’000

Property, plant &

equipment $’000

Intangibles $’000

Other $’000

Total $’000

As at 1 July 2016

Gross book value 17,627 38,688 269,857 23,369 349,541

Accumulated depreciation/ amortisation and impairment (3,380) (962) (136,379) – (140,721)

Opening net book balance 14,247 37,726 133,478 23,369 208,820

CAPITAL ASSET ADDITIONS

Estimated expenditure on new or replacement assets

By purchase – appropriation equity

1 8,064 1,520 26,384 – 35,968

By purchase – appropriation ordinary annual services

2 3,170 2,419 28,200 – 33,789

Total additions 11,234 3,939 54,584 – 69,757

Other movements

Depreciation/amortisation expense (8,478) (9,630) (39,615) – (57,723)

Total other movements (8,478) (9,630) (39,615) – (57,723)

As at 30 June 2017

Gross book value 28,861 42,627 324,441 23,369 419,298

Accumulated depreciation/ amortisation and impairment (11,858) (10,592) (175,994) – (198,444)

Closing net book balance 17,003 32,035 148,447 23,369 220,854


'Appropriation equity' refers to equity injections or administered assets and liabilities appropriations provided through Appropriation Act (No. 2) 2016-17.

2 '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) 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

EXPENSES

Grants 2,542,840 3,065,724 5,382,219 8,554,919 11,233,467

Subsidies 3,028,321 85,432 86,758 87,863 85,113

Personal benefits 113,387,391 109,855,990 108,656,459 113,571,755 118,006,419

Suppliers 906,354 1,051,967 1,030,282 1,010,426 955,820

Write down and impairment of assets 265,518 403,264 971,584 589,163 436,879

Borrowing costs – 8,498 19,141 20,125 21,096

Other 365,260 219,051 218,902 285,647 428,199

Total expenses administered on behalf of Government 120,495,684 114,689,926 116,365,345 124,119,898 131,166,993

LESS:

OWN-SOURCE INCOME

Own-source revenue

Non-taxation revenue

Interest 2,982 24,378 19,820 12,615 13,086

Other sources of nontaxation revenues 133,121 29,487 23,520 30,313 39,397

Total non-taxation revenue 136,103 53,865 43,340 42,928 52,483

Total own-source revenue administered on behalf of Government 136,103 53,865 43,340 42,928 52,483

Total own-source income administered on behalf of Government 136,103 53,865 43,340 42,928 52,483

Net Cost of services 120,359,581 114,636,061 116,322,005 124,076,970 131,114,510

Surplus/(deficit) (120,359,581) (114,636,061) (116,322,005) (124,076,970) (131,114,510)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in asset revaluation surplus 16,758 – – – –

Total other comprehensive income 16,758 – – – –

Total comprehensive income/(loss) (120,342,823) (114,636,061) (116,322,005) (124,076,970) (131,114,510)



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Table 3.9: Schedule of budgeted assets and liabilities administered on behalf of government (as at 30 June)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20



$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

ASSETS

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents 6,291 6,291 6,291 6,291 6,291

Receivables 3,822,925 4,004,679 4,897,932 5,092,666 5,014,518

Investments 126,563 242,760 343,941 351,642 359,490

Total financial assets 3,955,779 4,253,730 5,248,164 5,450,599 5,380,299

Non-financial assets

Other non-financial assets – 456,312 465,127 478,202 494,340

Total non-financial assets – 456,312 465,127 478,202 494,340

Total assets administered on behalf of Government 3,955,779 4,710,042 5,713,291 5,928,801 5,874,639

LIABILITIES

Payables

Suppliers 57,630 12,856 12,856 12,856 12,856

Subsidies 81,052 145,470 154,765 161,203 165,306

Personal benefits payable 2,203,636 1,665,784 1,919,109 2,223,854 2,268,066

Grants 42,121 41,084 40,027 38,970 38,970

Other payables – 44,773 44,773 44,773 44,773

Total payables 2,384,439 1,909,967 2,171,530 2,481,656 2,529,971

Provisions

Personal benefits provision 5,133,781 3,997,822 3,056,346 2,292,235 2,204,157

Total provisions 5,133,781 3,997,822 3,056,346 2,292,235 2,204,157

Total liabilities administered on behalf of Government 7,518,220 5,907,789 5,227,876 4,773,891 4,734,128

Net assets/(liabilities) (3,562,441) (1,197,747) 485,415 1,154,910 1,140,511



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Table 3.10: Schedule of budgeted administered cash flows (for the period ended 30 June)

2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 Actual Revised Forward Forward Forward


$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Interests 1,425 39,635 33,963 24,807 21,956

Other 689,367 1,019,049 1,778,019 1,876,845 1,667,678

Total cash received 690,792 1,058,684 1,811,982 1,901,652 1,689,634

Cash used

Grant payments 2,180,397 3,066,761 5,383,276 8,559,406 11,233,467

Subsidies paid 3,286,580 73,198 84,764 86,273 85,220

Personal benefits 115,799,782 113,538,819 112,694,095 116,121,462 119,732,710

Suppliers 999,953 1,051,968 1,030,282 1,010,429 958,878

Other 874,883 219,051 218,902 285,647 428,199

Total cash used 123,141,595 117,949,797 119,411,319 126,063,217 132,438,474

Net cash from/(used by) operating activities (122,450,803) (116,891,113) (117,599,337) (124,161,565) (130,748,840)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash received

Repayments of loans and advances 72,430 –

– – –

Total cash received 72,430 – – – –

Cash used

Investments 57,756 118,271 101,181 7,701 7,848

Loans and advances 46,275 128,024 345,384 365,473 385,291

Other 3,171 – – – –

Total cash used 107,202 246,295 446,565 373,174 393,139

Net cash from/(used by) investing activities (34,772) (246,295) (446,565) (373,174) (393,139)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (122,485,575) (117,137,408) (118,045,902) (124,534,739) (131,141,979)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of reporting period 11,511 6,291 6,291 6,291 6,291

Cash from Official Public Account for:

– Appropriations 123,243,577 118,221,295 119,913,962 126,497,275 132,909,824

Cash to Official Public Account for:

– Appropriations (763,222) (1,083,887) (1,868,060) (1,962,536) (1,767,845)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period 6,291 6,291 6,291 6,291 6,291


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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

AGD Attorney-General’s Department

AGIE Australian Government Indigenous Expenditure

AGRC Australian Gambling Research Centre

AHURI Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

AIFS Australian Institute of Family Studies

BBF Budget based Funded Services

BSWAT Business Services Wage Assessment Tool

CDFI Community Development Financial Institution

CFC Commonwealth Financial Counselling

CRF Consolidated Revenue Fund

CSP Community Support Program

DCB Departmental Capital Budget

DES Disability Employment Services

DoH Department of Health

DHS Department of Human Services

DSP Disability Support Pension

DSS Department of Social Services

DTBNYA Decision Taken But Not Yet Announced

DVA Department of Veterans’ Affairs

EdEP Education Entry Payment

FFR Federal Financial Relations

FTB

ICT

MYEFO

NAATI

Family Tax Benefit

Information Communications and Technology

Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and

Interpreters

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NAHA National Affordable Housing Agreement

NAHSPP National Affordable Housing Specific Purpose

Payment

NCCE Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity

NRCP National Respite for Carers Program

NDIA National Disability Insurance Agency

NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme

NPAH National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness

NRAS National Rental Affordability Scheme

PES Pensioner Education Supplement

PGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act

2013

PM&C Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

PPL Paid Parental Leave

RTO Refundable Tax Offsets

SACS Social and Community Services

TILA Transition to Independent Living Allowance

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