❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice from 2005-12-01, where Hon Robyn McSweeney inquires about budget allocations for various Community Development services, including the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Positive Ageing, Women's Policy, Volunteering, and overall budget variances and income sources.
AnsweredQoN 3209Legislative Council
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I refer to the Budget Papers 2004-05 page 772
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(1) I refer to Service Item 1 has additional money been provided elsewhere in the budget for the
Commissioner for Children and Young People?
(2) If not, why has the budget not increased to provide for this election commitment?
(3) I refer to page 772 titled Services and Appropriation, could you explain why Service 3 Positive Ageing has had a reduction in the budget allocation?
(4) I refer to page 772 titled Services and Appropriation, could you explain why Service 4 Women’s Policy and progress has had a reduction in funding?
(5) I refer to page 772 titled Services and Appropriation, could you explain why Service 5 Volunteering and Coordination has had a reduction in funding
(6) What was the reason that Service 7 spent $11M over budget please provide a breakdown of the reasons for this blow out?
(7) I refer to line item less income can you please provide a breakdown of the source of the $20m income?
(8) Please explain the $11 706m adjustment?
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(1) I refer to Service Item 1 has additional money been provided elsewhere in the budget for the
Commissioner for Children and Young People?
(2) If not, why has the budget not increased to provide for this election commitment?
(3) I refer to page 772 titled Services and Appropriation, could you explain why Service 3 Positive Ageing has had a reduction in the budget allocation?
(4) I refer to page 772 titled Services and Appropriation, could you explain why Service 4 Women’s Policy and progress has had a reduction in funding?
(5) I refer to page 772 titled Services and Appropriation, could you explain why Service 5 Volunteering and Coordination has had a reduction in funding
(6) What was the reason that Service 7 spent $11M over budget please provide a breakdown of the reasons for this blow out?
(7) I refer to line item less income can you please provide a breakdown of the source of the $20m income?
(8) Please explain the $11 706m adjustment?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 March 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Community Development
Response time
103 days
2. Not applicable, the budget has increased. 3. The budget allocation for the 2004-05 included the carryover of unspent funds from 2003-04 relating to Election Commitment - CD6 Assistance to Carers. 4. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. 5. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. These carryovers relate to the Election Commitment CD 1 - Support Volunteer Organisations. 6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
3. The budget allocation for the 2004-05 included the carryover of unspent funds from 2003-04 relating to Election Commitment - CD6 Assistance to Carers. 4. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. 5. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. These carryovers relate to the Election Commitment CD 1 - Support Volunteer Organisations. 6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
4. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. 5. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. These carryovers relate to the Election Commitment CD 1 - Support Volunteer Organisations. 6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
5. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. These carryovers relate to the Election Commitment CD 1 - Support Volunteer Organisations. 6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
3. The budget allocation for the 2004-05 included the carryover of unspent funds from 2003-04 relating to Election Commitment - CD6 Assistance to Carers. 4. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. 5. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. These carryovers relate to the Election Commitment CD 1 - Support Volunteer Organisations. 6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
4. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. 5. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. These carryovers relate to the Election Commitment CD 1 - Support Volunteer Organisations. 6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
5. The carryovers included in 2005-06 were lower than the carryovers included in 2004/05. These carryovers relate to the Election Commitment CD 1 - Support Volunteer Organisations. 6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
6. The estimated actual for 2004-05 is $10.65 million higher than the budget estimate. This is due to higher than expected spending of carryover funding from prior years. These funds relate to Gordon Inquiry Initiatives, Election Commitments, State Homelessness Strategy and expensed capital works projects. 7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
7. The budget estimate for income of $20.177 million relates to the following: funding received from the Commonwealth for the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) $17.539 million, other Commonwealth revenue $0.483 million, income from fees and charges $1.684 million of which $1.527 million relates to the Working With Children Screening Unit, and other miscellaneous small items $0.471 million. 8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
8. The $11.706 million adjustment reflects expenditure in 2004-05 of unspent funds from prior years carried forward into 2004-05.
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