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Strong GovernmentStrong business
Strong Community2013–14 Budget paper 4 • Agency Statements | Volume 2
Budget Paper 1 Budget Overview
Budget Paper 2 Budget Speech
Budget Paper 3 Budget Statement
Budget Paper 4 Agency Statements — Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4
Budget Paper 5 Capital Investment Statement
Budget Paper 6 Budget Measures Statement
Acknowledgements
2013–14 Budget Papers
This publication is printed on FSC certified paper.
Content from this publication may be reproduced with appropriate acknowledgement, as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968. © Government of South Australia 2013
Published 6 June 2013 ISSN 1440-8589
Budget Paper 4
2013–14 Agency Statements
Volume 2
Presented by The Honourable Jay Weatherill MP
Premier and Treasurer of South Australia on the Occasion of the Budget
for 2013–14
General enquiries regarding budget papers should be directed to:
The Under Treasurer Department of Treasury and Finance State Administration Centre 200 Victoria Square Adelaide SA 5000
Copies may be obtained from:
SERVICE SA Government Legislation Outlet Ground Floor EDS Centre 108 North Terrace Adelaide SA 5000
Website: www.treasury.sa.gov.au www.statebudget.sa.gov.au
Agency statements by volume
Volume 1
Attorney-General Auditor-General Communities and Social Inclusion Correctional Services Courts Defence
Volume 2
Education and Child Development Electoral Commission Emergency Services — CFS Emergency Services — MFS Emergency Services — SAFECOM Emergency Services — SES Environment Protection Authority Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Volume 3
Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology Health and Ageing Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
Volume 4
Police Premier and Cabinet Primary Industries and Regions Tourism Treasury and Finance Zero Waste
Volume 2 contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Education and Child Development .................................................................................................... 9 Electoral Commission ...................................................................................................................... 45 Emergency Services — CFS .......................................................................................................... 63 Emergency Services — MFS .......................................................................................................... 79 Emergency Services — SAFECOM .............................................................................................. 101 Emergency Services — SES ........................................................................................................ 119 Environment Protection Authority .................................................................................................. 133 Environment, Water and Natural Resources ................................................................................ 149 Accounting Standards ................................................................................................................... 199
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Introduction
The 2013−14 Agency Statements outline financial and non-financial information about the services each agency provides to, and on behalf of, the South Australian community.
To assist readers who may not be familiar with official agency names, the agency statements are presented in alphabetical order as indicated in the list below.
There have been a number of changes made to the agency structure since the 2012–13 Budget. This reflects the machinery of government changes made throughout the year.
Alphabetical list order Agency name Abbreviation
Attorney-General Attorney-General’s Department AGD
Auditor-General Auditor-General’s Department
Communities and Social Inclusion Department for Communities and Social Inclusion DCSI
Correctional Services Department for Correctional Services DCS
Courts Courts Administration Authority CAA
Defence SA Defence SA
Education and Child Development Department for Education and Child Development DECD
Electoral Commission Electoral Commission of South Australia ECSA
Emergency Services ― CFS South Australian Country Fire Service CFS
Emergency Services ― MFS South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service MFS
Emergency Services ― SAFECOM South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission SAFECOM
Emergency Services ― SES South Australian State Emergency Service SES
Environment Protection Authority Environment Protection Authority EPA
Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources DEWNR
Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology
Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology
DFEEST
Health and Ageing Department for Health and Ageing DHA
Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy
Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy
DMITRE
Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure DPTI
Police South Australia Police SAPOL
Premier and Cabinet Department of the Premier and Cabinet DPC
Primary Industries and Regions Department of Primary Industries and Regions PIRSA
Tourism South Australian Tourism Commission SATC
Treasury and Finance Department of Treasury and Finance DTF
Zero Waste Zero Waste SA ZWSA
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Definitions
Agency
An agency is an administrative unit created under the Public Sector Act 2009 or a statutory authority that is accountable for the delivery of programs on behalf of the government.
Programs and sub-programs
A program is a group of related activities that contribute to achieving one of an agency’s and, in turn, the government’s objectives. Many programs are further divided into sub-programs with more specific objectives.
Overview
The agency statements outline projected agency activity and performance for 2013–14. Each agency statement conforms to the following standard presentation structure:
• Objective — outlines the agency’s objectives
• Ministerial responsibilities — identifies the minister responsible for each program/sub-program and identifies any items administered by the agency on behalf of the minister(s)
• Ministerial office resources — details the resources provided to ministerial office(s)
• Workforce summary — summarises the agency’s workforce
• Program net cost of services summary — summarises the net cost of agency programs
• Investing expenditure summary — summarises investing expenditure for the agency
• Program/sub-program information — for each agency program/sub-program, provides a description/objective, program summary (expenses, income and full-time equivalents), financial commentary, highlights and targets, performance and activity indicators
• Financial statements — budgeted financial statements for controlled and administered items
• Summary of major variations — commentary on variances and trends in the financial statements.
Presentation of changes in program structures
Where a program or function is transferred between agencies, program information for previous years is reflected in the current program structure of the receiving agency.
In contrast, the agency financial statements line ‘net cost of providing services’ in the statement of comprehensive income is based on the actual program structure for the agency as it operated or is expected to operate in each year. This distinction in treatment is drawn so that financial statements accurately reflect events while, at the same time, program information is comparable and not duplicated.
Reconciliation of the financial statements to the current program structure is contained in the program net cost of services summary located at the beginning of each relevant agency section.
Introduction
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Financial statements
The estimated financial statements included in the 2013−14 Agency Statements are special purpose financial statements and include, for each agency, a statement of comprehensive income, a statement of financial position and a statement of cash flows.
The format of these estimated financial statements is consistent with the model financial statements (prepared by the Department of Treasury and Finance for statutory reporting requirements) and is consistent with the requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows.
Estimates in these financial statements have been prepared:
• on a basis that is consistent with Australian Accounting Standards (Australian Accounting Standards and/or interpretations that have been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been adopted early)
• on an accrual basis, except for the statement of cash flows which has been derived from the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position to reflect cash payments and receipts
• using historical cost convention, except for certain assets and liabilities that are valued in accordance with the valuation policy applicable.
Consistent with Australian Accounting Standards, estimated transactions and balances that are controlled are budgeted for, and reported on, separately to estimated transactions and balances which are administered but not controlled by the agency.
Introduction
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Ministerial responsibilities
The ministerial responsibilities table provides a comprehensive list of the agencies and programs which fall under the responsibility of each minister, and is presented in Ministerial Order of Precedence.
Minister Agency Programs
The Hon. JW Weatherill Premier Treasurer Minister for State Development Minister for the Public Sector Minister for the Arts
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
1. Cabinet Office
2. State Development
3. Capital City
4. Agent-General
5. Support Services and Community Programs
6. Public Sector Performance
7. Information and Communication Technology Services
8. Library and Information Services
9. Access to Art. Museum and Heritage Services and Preservation of State Collections
10. Arts Industry Development and Access to Artistic Product
Department of Treasury and Finance
1. Accountability for Public Sector Resources
2. Treasury Services
3. Support Services
Defence SA(a) 1. Defence Industry Development
2. Techport Australia
Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy
1. Public Sector Renewal
The Hon. JR Rau Deputy Premier Attorney-General Minister for Planning Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Business Services and Consumers
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
11. Community Services
12. Industrial Relations
Attorney-General’s Department 1. Legal and Justice Services
2. Legislation and Policy Services
3. Consumer and Business Services
4. Advocacy and Guardianship Services
5. Equal Opportunity
6. Police Complaints Authority
7. Ombudsman Services
8. Industrial Relations
Courts Administration Authority 1. Court and Tribunal Case Resolution Services
2. Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
3. Penalty Management Services
Introduction
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Minister Agency Programs
Electoral Commission of South Australia
1. Electoral Services
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
1. Land Use Planning
Department of Treasury and Finance
4. Review of Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation
5. Gambling Policy
The Hon. GE Gago Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister for Forests Minister for Regional Development Minister for the Status of Women Minister for State/Local Government Relations
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
1. Agriculture, Food and Fisheries 2. Forestry Policy 3. Regional Development
Department for Communities and Social Inclusion
1. Status of Women
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
13. State/Local Government Relations
The Hon. JJ Snelling Minister for Health and Ageing Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister for Defence Industries Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Department for Health and Ageing 1. Policy, Clinical Services and Administration
2. Health Services
Department of Treasury and Finance
6. Compulsory Third Party Reform
7. Veterans’ Affairs
The Hon. JM Rankine Minister for Education and Child Development Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Department for Education and Child Development
1. Early Childhood Development
2. School Education
3. Care and Protection
Department for Communities and Social Inclusion
2. Multicultural Services
The Hon. T Koutsantonis Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy Minister for Housing and Urban Development
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
2. Infrastructure Planning, Policy and Operations
3. Land Services
Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy
2. Mineral Resources and Energy
The Hon. MF O’Brien Minister for Finance Minister for Police Minister for Correctional Services Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Road Safety
Department of Treasury and Finance
8. Financial Services Provision
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
14. Government Services
South Australia Police 1. Public Safety
2. Crime and Criminal Justice Services
3. Road Safety
Department for Correctional Services
1. Rehabilitation and Reparation
2. Custodial Services
3. Community Based Services
South Australian Country Fire Service
1. Country Fire Service
South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
1. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission
1. Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support
Introduction
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Minister Agency Programs
South Australian State Emergency Service
1. State Emergency Service
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
4. Road Safety
The Hon. G Portolesi Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister for Science and Information Economy
Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology
1. Employment and Skills Formation
2. Science, Technology and Information Economy
The Hon. TR Kenyon Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade Minister for Small Business
Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy
3. Manufacturing and Innovation
4. Globally Integrating the SA Economy
5. Opportunities for Small Business
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
15. Industry Participation Advocate
The Hon. CC Fox Minister for Transport Services Minister Assisting the Minister for the Arts
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
5. Public Transport Services
6. Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registrations, Standards and Inspections
The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation
Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
1. Strategy, Science and Resource Monitoring
2. Operations and Service Delivery
Environment Protection Authority 1. Environment and Radiation Protection
Zero Waste SA 1. Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
16. Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation
The Hon. A Piccolo Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion Minister for Social Housing Minister for Disabilities Minister for Youth Minister for Volunteers
Department for Communities and Social Inclusion
3. Social Housing
4. Disability SA
5. Disability and Domiciliary Care Services
6. Communities and Partners
The Hon. LWK Bignell Minister for Tourism Minister for Recreation and Sport
South Australian Tourism Commission
1. Destination Development
2. Tourism Events
3. Tourism Marketing
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
7. Recreation, Sport and Racing
(a) The Minister for State Development has delegated powers and functions in relation to Defence SA to the Minister for Defence Industries.
Introduction
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Agency: Department for Education and Child Development
Minister for Education and Child Development
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Contents
Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 12 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 12 Ministerial office resources .............................................................................................................. 13 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 13 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 13 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 14 Program 1: Early Childhood Development .................................................................................. 15 Program 2: School Education ...................................................................................................... 20 Program 3: Care and Protection .................................................................................................. 27 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 31 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 38 Additional information for administered items ................................................................................. 41
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Objective
The Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) has been formed with the vision of improving integration of health, family services, care and education for the benefit of children, families and communities. The inclusion of Child and Family Health Services as part of the department strengthens links between early childhood, schooling, child protection and health services.
To successfully ensure this integration, the Brighter Futures Programme will deliver structural reform to achieve the Government of South Australia’s vision of a fully integrated child development service. It will work to improve outcomes for all children and young people by harnessing the statewide capacity of families, communities, government and non-government agencies responsible for children. The program will create efficiencies and improved services by changing current practices as part of the public sector renewal program.
DECD is the lead agency for delivering the government’s Every Chance for Every Child strategic priority. This aims to create a state where all children are safe, healthy and happy, and where they get the best chance to develop, learn and become confident and successful adults.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. JM Rankine Minister for Education and Child Development
1. Early Childhood Development Nil
2. School Education Nil
3. Care and Protection Nil
Administered items
In addition to the above responsibilities, the agency administers the following items on behalf of the minister:
• state government contribution to the operation of the SACE Board of South Australia
• payments to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for student travel in metropolitan areas
• state government and Commonwealth Government contributions for the operation of the Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of South Australia
• state government contribution to the operation of non-government schools, organisations and services to students with disabilities
• Commonwealth Government contributions to the operation of non-government schools, organisations and services to students with disabilities.
Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
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Ministerial office resources
2013−14 Budget
Cost of provision
Minister $000 FTE
The Hon. JM Rankine ............................................................................. 1 653 11.0
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013–14
Budget(a)
2012–13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011–12
Actual
Department for Education and Child Development.............................. 22 666.8 22 953.9 22 689.7
Administered items for the Department for Education and Child Development .............................................................................. 13.1 13.1 14.0(b)
SACE Board of South Australia ........................................................... 107.0 101.3 94.0
Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board .................................................................................. 39.5 35.5 14.7
Total 22 826.4 23 103.8 22 812.4
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) The 2011–12 Actual FTEs for administered items for DECD is based on the information contained in the Report of the Auditor-General, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. Early Childhood Development ............................. 169 648 152 517 143 977 148 042
2. School Education ................................................ 2 289 510 2 290 986 2 204 667 2 191 911
3. Care and Protection ............................................ 325 734 312 584 297 138 284 432
Total 2 784 892 2 756 087 2 645 782 2 624 385
Reconciliation to agency net cost of providing services
Less: Net costs transferred in: Families SA from the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion on 1 January 2012(a) ................................................... — — — 134 724
Equals: Net cost of providing services (as per agency statement of comprehensive income) 2 784 892 2 756 087 2 645 782 2 489 661
(a) Based on the information contained in the Report of the Auditor-General, Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2012.
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Investing expenditure summary
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
New projects Blakeview North Children’s Centre ........................... 1 000 — — — Evanston Gardens Primary School ........................... 500 — — — John Hartley School .................................................. 460 1 840 — — Mark Oliphant College .............................................. 700 2 800 — — Mawson Lakes Preschool ......................................... 500 — — —
Total new projects 3 160 4 640 — —
Existing projects Children's Centres ...................................................... 8 286 8 653 5 000 1 112 Cleve Area School .................................................... 1 932 1 890 1 750 60 Co-located Schools …..................... ......................... 13 000 9 271 12 750 29 Community Residential Care Facilities(a)................... 4 100 1 100 2 028 — Eastern Fleurieu R–12 School .................................. 5 720 1 000 2 500 80 Eden Hills Primary School .......................................... 1 218 1 366 1 500 203 Education Works — Stage 2 ..................................... 12 531 25 734 18 994 29 854 Glenunga International High School ......................... 7 187 2 631 10 500 1 237 High School Expansions ........................................... 32 564 7 088 20 000 2 348 John Pirie Secondary School .................................... 1 686 2 000 3 250 222 Keith Area School ..................................................... 1 850 1 720 1 750 230 Klemzig Primary School ............................................ 1 691 3 000 3 950 1 190 Nairne Primary School Stage 2 ................................. 700 1 252 1 000 166 National Quality Agenda — Preschools .................... 3 250 1 000 — — Port Noarlunga Primary School ................................. 1 407 1 700 3 300 276 Preschool Relocation Program ......................................... 6 357 3 223 6 000 310 Salisbury East High School ....................................... 4 450 300 300 — Special School Renewal Program............................. 28 392 13 005 33 510 3 798 Trade Training Centres in Schools ........................... 9 069 17 701 8 657 24 065 Windsor Gardens Vocational College ...................... 2 300 200 200 — Small projects ....................................................... 636 — — —
Total existing projects 148 326 103 834 136 939 65 180
Annual programs Small programs ......................................................... 7 915 11 646 8 488 8 433
Total annual programs 7 915 11 646 8 488 8 433
Other Completed works ...................................................... — 52 113 28 172 54 177
Total other — 52 113 28 172 54 177
Total investing expenditure 159 401 172 233 173 599 127 790
(a) The Community Residential Care Facilities project expenditure authority is held in the Department of Treasury and Finance contingency provisions.
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Program 1: Early Childhood Development
Description/objective
The department is responsible for the delivery of early childhood education and care, child protection, health and wellbeing services for children, young people and families. The program recognises the importance of the parent’s role in their child’s development and builds upon establishing relationships with families to support every child to grow, learn and develop. The implementation of national and state early childhood reform agendas to improve outcomes for all South Australian children and families underpins the program.
There is a special focus on ensuring that the most vulnerable children and young people at risk of disadvantage are supported. The establishment of children’s centres across the state in areas of highest need, the provision of preschool for all four-year olds, continued collaboration across agencies and the delivery of targeted family support programs contribute to achieving this goal. The provision of quality early childhood and care services that are accessible, integrated and build effective relationships with children and families is at the core of the program.
Program summary — expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 146 427 138 439 138 962 143 203 Supplies and services ................................................... 54 145 48 508 44 947 19 798 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 3 930 3 884 2 913 3 390 Borrowing costs ............................................................ 1 802 1 793 1 792 1 792 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 29 785 38 908 35 334 40 785 Other expenses ............................................................ 3 992 2 113 1 783 2 607
Total expenses 240 081 233 645 225 731 211 575 Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 65 668 77 659 78 110 59 379 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 2 977 3 030 2 986 2 553 Other income ................................................................ 1 788 439 658 1 601
Total income 70 433 81 128 81 754 63 533 Net cost of providing services 169 648 152 517 143 977 148 042 FTEs as of at 30 June (No.) 1 731.3 1 626.9 1 951.3 1 734.5
(a) Grant revenue includes Commonwealth Government revenue, intra-government transfers and other grant amounts presented in the DECD statement of comprehensive income. The majority of Commonwealth Government revenue is received by DECD as an intra-government transfer from the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $6.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher expenditure in 2013–14 for the Commonwealth Government funded Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($4.3 million)
• higher employee expenditure in 2013–14 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($4.2 million)
• higher de-recognition of assets in 2013–14 in respect to properties held for sale ($1.6 million)
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• higher expenditure in 2013–14 for the Children’s Centres program ($0.8 million)
• higher expenditure relating to the Strong Start initiative ($0.3 million)
partially offset by
• growth in savings measures in 2013–14 ($1.7 million)
• targeted voluntary separation packages provided in 2012–13 ($1.0 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education program ($0.9 million).
The $10.7 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• higher revenue in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Universal Access to Early Childhood Education program ($8.4 million)
– Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($3.1 million)
partially offset by
• a higher net gain from the disposal of assets in 2013–14 ($1.3 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $7.9 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher employee expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($1.6 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the Commonwealth Government funded Family Day Care program ($1.1 million)
• targeted voluntary separation packages provided in 2012–13 ($1.0 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the preschool maintenance program ($0.7 million)
• higher expenditure relating to the Strong Start initiative ($0.5 million)
• expenditure allocated to this program in the 2012–13 Estimated Result previously reported in program 2 ($4.6 million)
partially offset by
• deferred expenditure from 2012–13 to 2013–14 relating to the Commonwealth Government funded Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($2.7 million).
The $0.6 million decrease in income is primarily due to Commonwealth Government funding being re-profiled to 2013–14 in line with expected expenditure for the Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($1.2 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $22.1 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education program ($21.0 million)
• higher employee expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($3.7 million)
• higher expenditure for the Children’s Centres program ($2.6 million)
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partially offset by
• growth in savings measures in 2012–13 ($3.6 million)
• targeted voluntary separation packages provided in 2011–12 ($0.4 million).
The $17.6 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• higher revenue in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Universal Access to Early Childhood Education program ($18.7 million)
– Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($2.2 million)
partially offset by
• higher revenue in 2011–12 for
– the Commonwealth Government funded Low Socio-economic Status School Communities National Partnership ($1.2 million)
– revenue relating to the newly established Education and Early Childhood Registrations and Standards Board ($0.7 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• A further five children’s centres became operational, bringing the total to 31.
• Continued implementation of responsibilities as an approved provider under the National Quality Framework and support to regional and service staff in undertaking their responsibilities under the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Continued work to develop a network of individual ‘child friendly’ communities and cities linking together to realise a statewide child-friendly vision.
• Increased the number of children enrolled in preschool in the year before full time schooling from 87.9 per cent to 96.6 per cent.
Targets 2013–14
• Establish seven additional children’s centres in 2013–14, including Aboriginal children and family centres, bringing the total to 38.
• Continue to implement responsibilities as an approved provider under the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations to ensure services meet or exceed the national standard.
• Continue to work with communities and agencies following the release of the 2012 Australian Early Development Index results to increase the proportion of children developing well in accordance with South Australia’s Strategic Plan target T12 Early Childhood.
• Continue to integrate service delivery across agencies including the Women’s and Children’s Health Network, community health, hospitals and the Communities for Children program to improve child health and family outcomes.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
No. of early childhood education and care services: • children’s centres
Children’s centres provide integrated services for children from birth to eight years old and their families. They can offer a range of education, licensed care, health and family services. From 2011–12 children’s centres include centres funded under the National Partnership Indigenous Early Childhood Development.
38 31 32 26
• occasional care Occasional care services include programs administered and funded by DECD. Occasional care sessions are allocated on a biennial basis and operate in some preschools in areas of highest need, where site capacity allows. The delivery of preschool takes precedence at these sites.
96 86 86 86
• out of school hours care Out of school hours care figures include before school and after school programs. 2011–12 data was provided by the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Data is not available from DEEWR at time of printing.
n.a. n.a. 343 336
• family day care 729 752 820 800 • rural care 13 13 15 14 • vacation care
Vacation care is a subset of the out of school hours care figures provided above. 2011–12 data was provided by DEEWR and is not available at time of printing.
n.a. n.a. 266 253
• preschool services (not including children’s centres) 363 363 362 367 No. of places in early childhood education and care services: • occasional care
Occasional care services include programs administered and funded by DECD.
3 000 3 485 3 485 2 662
• out of school hours care Out of school hours care figures include before school and after school programs. Out of school hours care and vacation care are not combined to avoid over counting as many children will attend both service types. Figures are estimates based on extrapolating census data as if 100% of centres provided returns and care should be taken in the interpretation of the data. Centres responding to the census differ each year, also affecting the accuracy of the estimated data. 2011–12 data was provided by DEEWR and is not available at time of printing.
n.a. n.a. 24 723 23 300
• family day care 2 988 3 083 3 400 3 600 • rural care 91 91 105 98 • vacation care
2011–12 data was provided by DEEWR and is not available at time of printing.
n.a. n.a. 14 051 13 500
No. of paid primary contact staff with relevant formal qualifications in preschools Preschool staff who are primary contacts have been assumed based on their main employment category. Some preschool staff members may be counted more than once if they are employed at multiple preschools.
1 300 1 200 1 200 1 279
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Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Government expenditure per child in early childhood education and care services:
• cost per child in family day care $3 400 n.a. $3 086 $3 265 • cost per place in family day care $10 519 n.a. $9 441 $9 070 • cost per place in out of school hours care n.a. n.a. $44 $45 • cost per number of services in out of school hours care n.a. n.a. $3 146 $3 128 • cost per child in occasional care $899 n.a. $1 154 $986 • cost per child in preschool services
The cost per child in preschool services has not been estimated due to the impact of the Same First Day enrolment policy in 2013. This will be a once-off effect for 2013 only.
n.a. n.a. $9 710 $8 510
Activity indicators
2013−14 Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of children in early childhood education and care services:
• occasional care Occasional care services include programs administered and funded by DECD.
2 490 2 490 2 184 2 170
• out of school hours care (estimated) Out of school hours care figures include before school and after school programs. Out of school hours care and vacation care are not combined to avoid over counting as many children will attend both service types. Data is not available from DEEWR at time of printing.
n.a. n.a. 26 770 23 000
• family day care 9 245 9 538 10 400 10 000 • rural care 334 334 290 318 • vacation care
Out of school hours care and vacation care are not combined to avoid over counting as many children will attend both service types. Data is not available from DEEWR at time of printing.
n.a. n.a. 19 830 16 600
• preschool services The 2011–12 Actual reflects figures reported in the 2011 DECD Annual Census of Children’s Services. The 2012–13 Estimated Result is reported from the 2012 DECD Annual Census of Children’s Services. The 2013–14 Projection reflects that data on enrolments and attendances collected in term 3 2013 will be approximately 25% lower due to the impact of the transition to the Same First Day enrolment policy in 2013. This will be a once-off effect for 2013 only.
– attendances 13 989 18 652 17 103 18 336 – enrolments 14 230 18 967 19 323 18 874
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Program 2: School Education
Description/objective
The department is responsible for the delivery of high quality public primary and secondary education across the state, for all children and students under the compulsory education age and for supporting young people to be active and productive members of society. The department seeks to create an education system characterised by high achievement, growth, challenge, engagement and equity, along with a renewed focus on teacher and leader capability and their development, responsibility and accountability. Integral to this is the involvement of parents and local communities in the education of children and students. The department seeks to maximise every child and young person’s learning outcomes, to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals and informed citizens.
Educational programs are provided in a wide variety of school settings, including primary, birth to Year 12 and area schools across the state. Students are taught in a range of class settings, including composite and multi-age classes, and are provided with a comprehensive curriculum. The Australian Curriculum is being implemented and will replace the current South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability Framework in years Reception to Year 10. Year 11 and 12 education supports students to personalise their learning through a variety of educational and other programs that lead to the achievement of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 1 836 485 1 828 132 1 806 460 1 766 047 Supplies and services ................................................... 577 841 603 570 509 447 592 036 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 103 112 101 793 102 765 97 511 Borrowing costs ............................................................ 20 718 20 616 21 447 20 689 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 11 612 12 631 12 700 5 894 Other expenses ............................................................ 49 627 29 407 36 837 26 397
Total expenses 2 599 395 2 596 149 2 489 656 2 508 574 Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 111 807 126 280 114 566 127 953 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 127 357 125 233 101 000 132 607 Other income ................................................................ 70 721 53 650 69 423 56 103
Total income 309 885 305 163 284 989 316 663 Net cost of providing services 2 289 510 2 290 986 2 204 667 2 191 911 FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 19 316.6 19 692.0 19 058.9 19 384.2
(a) Grant revenue includes Commonwealth Government revenue, intra-government transfers and other grant amounts presented in the DECD statement of comprehensive income. The majority of Commonwealth Government revenue is received by DECD as an intra-government transfer from the Department of Treasury and Finance.
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Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $3.2 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher employee expenditure in 2013–14 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($59.9 million)
• higher de-recognition of assets in 2013–14 in respect to properties held for sale ($19.7 million)
• higher expenditure in 2013–14 relating to the Commonwealth Government funded Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($4.3 million)
partially offset by
• growth in savings measures ($25.3 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Digital Education Revolution ($15.5 million)
– Nation Building — Economic Stimulus Plan ($4.8 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($4.5 million)
– Empowering Local Schools National Partnership ($4.0 million)
– Focus Schools Next Steps Initiatives program ($2.2 million)
– Youth Attainment and Transitions National Partnership ($1.4 million)
– National Partnership for Advanced Technology ($1.0 million)
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($0.8 million)
• deferred expenditure from 2011–12 to 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($14.6 million)
• targeted voluntary separation packages provided in 2012–13 ($5.3 million).
The $4.7 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• higher net gain from the disposal of assets in 2013–14 ($16.0 million)
• higher revenue in 2013–14 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– More Support for Students with Disabilities National Partnership ($6.9 million)
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($4.3 million)
– Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($1.8 million)
partially offset by
• higher revenue in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Digital Education Revolution ($8.0 million)
– Low Socio-economic Status School Communities National Partnership ($5.3 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($4.5 million)
– National Solar Schools program ($2.7 million)
– Focus Schools Next Steps Initiatives program ($2.2 million)
– Empowering Local Schools National Partnership ($1.0 million).
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2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $106.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• a budget adjustment to reflect the actual expenditure profile of schools ($22.3 million)
• higher employee expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($21.8 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($15.7 million)
– Digital Education Revolution ($12.5 million)
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($5.3 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($4.5 million)
– Improving Teacher Quality National Partnership ($4.1 million)
– Nation Building — Economic Stimulus Plan ($3.1 million)
– Focus Schools Next Steps Initiatives program ($2.4 million)
– Investing in Focus Schools program ($1.0 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the schools maintenance program ($15.3 million)
• growth in student enrolments in 2012–13 ($13.6 million)
• targeted voluntary separation packages provided in 2012–13 ($5.3 million)
partially offset by
• deferred expenditure from 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Low Socio-economic Status School Communities National Partnership ($12.9 million)
– More Support for Students with Disabilities National Partnership ($3.1 million)
• expenditure previously allocated to this program in the 2012–13 Estimated Result now reported in program 1 ($4.6 million).
The $20.2 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• a budget adjustment to reflect the actual revenue profile of schools ($22.3 million)
• commencement of the Commonwealth Government funded
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($5.3 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($4.5 million)
– Improving Teacher Quality National Partnership ($4.1 million)
– Focus Schools Next Steps Initiatives program ($2.4 million)
– Investing in Focus Schools program ($1.0 million)
• Commonwealth Government funding being reprofiled to 2013–14 in line with expected expenditure for the Digital Education Revolution ($5.4 million)
• additional Commonwealth Government revenue for the Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($1.9 million)
partially offset by
• Commonwealth Government funding being reprofiled to 2013–14 in line with expected expenditure for
– the Low Socio-economic Status School Communities National Partnership ($11.7 million)
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– the More Support for Students with Disabilities National Partnership ($3.5 million)
• lower net gain from the disposal of assets in 2012–13 ($11.4 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $87.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher employee expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($48.1 million)
• higher expenditure for the schools maintenance program ($15.3 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Digital Education Revolution ($13.9 million)
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($10.6 million)
– Empowering Local Schools National Partnership ($4.0 million)
– Improving Teacher Quality National Partnership ($2.8 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($2.5 million)
• growth in student enrolments in 2012–13 ($13.6 million)
partially offset by
• higher expenditure in 2011–12 for the Commonwealth Government funded National Building — Economic Stimulus Plan ($11.3 million)
• targeted voluntary separation packages provided in 2011–12 ($8.2 million)
• growth in savings measures in 2012–13 ($5.3 million).
The $11.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• higher revenue in 2011–12 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($15.0 million)
– Low Socio-economic Status School Communities National Partnership ($5.3 million)
– More Support for Students with Disabilities National Partnership ($3.5 million)
– National Building — Economic Stimulus Plan ($2.6 million)
– Empowering Local Schools National Partnership ($2.0 million)
partially offset by
• higher revenue in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($5.3 million)
– Focus Schools Next Steps Initiatives program ($2.4 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($2.2 million)
– Improving Teacher Quality National Partnership ($2.0 million)
– Investing in Focus Schools program ($1.0 million)
– National Solar Schools program ($0.9 million).
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Highlights 2012–13
• Over 5000 students completed their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) component, incorporating 233 different VET qualifications.
• Over 1000 students commenced the Trade Schools for the Future program with over 89 per cent of these at Certificate III or higher.
• Opened three additional trade training centres across the state.
• Developed the Birth to 18 Numeracy and Literacy Strategy, by conducting extensive consultation with 750 parents, teachers, leaders, and professional associations across 12 regions and 96 communities.
• Over 600 South Australian teachers worked in-depth with a scientist or mathematician in residence across 198 schools to improve the level of intellectual challenge and achievement in their classrooms.
• Increased distribution of the Teaching for Effective Learning framework resources to over 750 schools and preschools across the state, to 671 teachers and leaders interstate, to 290 higher education groups and to 780 international parties.
• As part of the Education Works initiative, Gawler and District College Birth to Year 12 was officially opened in 2012–13.
• Established two additional Better Behaviour Centres at Port Lincoln and Elizabeth.
• Completion of specialised facilities at The Heights and Blackwood schools to host the Autism Intervention program.
• Delivering 81 school infrastructure projects at a total project value of $326 million, creating around 1800 jobs.
Targets 2013–14
• Introduction of performance standards with the aim of achieving an attendance rate of 93 per cent in every school by the end of 2014, and a further improvement in the rate to 95 per cent by the end of 2016.
• Continue to focus on improved attendance and learning outcomes for Aboriginal learners and other students at risk across all regions.
• Implementation of the Birth to 18 Numeracy and Literacy Strategy in accordance with South Australia’s State Strategic Plan target T87 Reading, writing and numeracy.
• By the end of 2014, all Reception to Year 9 teachers will report to parents/caregivers on student achievement in the Australian Curriculum learning areas of mathematics, science, English and history.
• Delivery of responsive and innovative leadership training and professional development opportunities to aspiring and current school leaders by the South Australian Institute for Educational Leadership.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
% of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading:
• all students increase 92.6% increase 92.0% • Aboriginal students increase 72.5% increase 72.2% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 41.8% increase 38.4% % of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing:
• all students increase 95.3% increase 94.1% • Aboriginal students increase 79.5% increase 77.5% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 35.9% increase 35.1% % of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy:
• all students increase 91.9% increase 94.1% • Aboriginal students increase 66.7% increase 79.0% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 23.4% increase 22.7% % of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading:
• all students increase 90.7% increase 90.1% • Aboriginal students increase 63.8% increase 67.4% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 25.8% increase 23.6% % of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing:
• all students increase 90.6% increase 90.3% • Aboriginal students increase 65.7% increase 65.5% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 12.3% increase 17.4%
% of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy:
• all students increase 91.7% increase 93.1% • Aboriginal students increase 66.8% increase 74.2% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 17.7% increase 16.1% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading:
• all students increase 93.7% increase 94.2% • Aboriginal students increase 77.4% increase 76.1% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 24.5% increase 22.2% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing:
• all students increase 90.2% increase 91.2% • Aboriginal students increase 67.4% increase 64.3% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 16.1% increase 22.0% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy:
• all students increase 93.5% increase 93.9% • Aboriginal students increase 74.1% increase 76.4% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 20.2% increase 23.6% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading:
• all students increase 90.8% increase 91.6% • Aboriginal students increase 66.6% increase 69.1% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 15.9% increase 16.8% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing:
• all students increase 81.0% increase 82.2% • Aboriginal students increase 49.6% increase 48.7% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 14.9% increase 20.5%
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2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
% of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy:
• all students increase 92.9% increase 91.7% • Aboriginal students increase 72.0% increase 68.2% • increase in higher proficiency bands increase 17.3% increase 17.6% Apparent retention rates, Years 8 to 12 (full-time equivalent): • all students increase 89.6% increase 87.5% • Aboriginal students increase 69.1% increase 66.9% Apparent retention rates, Years 10 to 12 (full-time equivalent): • all students increase 87.3% increase 85.2% • Aboriginal students increase 70.1% increase 71.4% Student attendance rate (number of actual full-time equivalent student days attended as a percentage of total student days)
90.3% increase 89.9%
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of students in Reception to Year 12 (government schools):
• total students 165 735 165 494 164 661 164 784 • Aboriginal students 9 020 9 007 8 649 8 662 • students with disabilities
Includes students identified by guidance officers and speech pathologists as having met the eligibility criteria of the Disability Support Program.
15 186 15 164 15 018 15 041
• students with English as a second language Includes students receiving English language support.
24 158 24 123 23 582 23 618
• rural and isolated students Includes all areas outside the Adelaide statistical division.
Numbers of students are expressed as full-time equivalents (that is, full-time plus full-time equivalent of part-time students) as at the Term 3 census each year, rounded to the nearest whole number. Numbers include students not allocated to a year level, apportioned based on their age. Full-fee paying overseas students are excluded. The 2011–12 Actual reflects data based on the DECD School Enrolment Census Term 3 2011. Totals are in accordance with those provided in the National Schools Statistics Collection. All numbers for student cohorts are actual figures or projections based on the relevant Term 3 DECD School Enrolment Census.
52 833 52 756 52 875 52 955
Total funding for Reception to Year 12 (government schools) per student This measure excludes the costs of child parent centres previously reported in program 2.
$14 633 n.a. $14 176 $14 527
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Program 3: Care and Protection
Description/objective
The department is focussed on ensuring that the most vulnerable children and young people at risk of abuse, neglect and disadvantage are protected from harm. This is a significant responsibility, which the department undertakes in partnership with families, other government partners, the non-government sector and communities. By providing family support and child safety responses to vulnerable families, children’s safety is enhanced, which addresses the risk of harm and builds on parents’ capacity to care for their children.
Where children and young people are not able to remain safely in the care of their birth family, the department facilitates alternative care arrangements. Where this involves placing a child under the Guardianship of the Minister, the department also provides out-of-home care services and support as well as case management. To enhance our commitment to protect vulnerable children at risk of abuse and neglect, a key objective is the redesign of the way a range of care and protection services are provided. The intention of this redesign is to develop an even stronger family support focus, and for all government and non-government services to be flexible and responsive to the needs of vulnerable families.
Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 134 740 133 700 128 132 128 785 Supplies and services ................................................... 43 780 42 625 41 177 37 090 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 2 026 2 026 2 026 1 838 Borrowing costs ............................................................ — — — — Grants and subsidies .................................................... 144 426 135 234 126 073 121 554 Other expenses ............................................................ 3 253 3 143 3 160 3 798
Total expenses 328 225 316 728 300 568 293 065
Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 1 181 2 866 2 521 3 678 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 79 84 349 142 Other income ................................................................ 1 231 1 194 560 4 813
Total income 2 491 4 144 3 430 8 633
Net cost of providing services 325 734 312 584 297 138 284 432
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 1 618.9 1 635.0 1 582.8 1 571.0
(a) Grant revenue includes Commonwealth Government revenue, intra-government transfers and other grant amounts presented in the DECD statement of comprehensive income. The majority of Commonwealth Government revenue is received by DECD as an intra-government transfer from the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $11.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• additional resourcing for children requiring alternative care arrangements ($10.3 million)
• higher employee expenditure in 2013–14 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($2.3 million)
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• commencement of the Family by Family initiative announced as part of the 2013–14 Budget ($0.9 million)
partially offset by
• growth in savings measures ($3.2 million).
The $1.7 million decrease in income is due to higher revenue in 2012–13 from grant recoveries.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $16.2 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• additional resourcing for children requiring alternative care arrangements ($10.5 million)
• higher employee expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($3.2 million)
• revised supplementation offer to non-government organisations for the impact of the Fair Work Australia Equal Remuneration Order for Social and Community Sector workers ($1.3 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $23.7 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• additional resourcing for children requiring alternative care arrangements ($16.3 million)
• higher employee expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($5.2 million)
• revised supplementation offer to non-government organisations for the impact of the Fair Work Australia Equal Remuneration Order for Social and Community Sector workers ($1.3 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Infant and Family Support program ($0.8 million).
The $4.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• higher revenue in 2011–12 from
– alternative care grant recoveries ($2.2 million)
– National Affordability Housing Agreement ($0.8 million)
– refugee services recoveries ($0.6 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Established the Office of Child Safety to develop new approaches to support the safety of children and young people.
• Contributed to the development of the second three-year action plan under the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020.
• Continued the delivery of the Reunification Initiative in four Families SA pilot sites to facilitate the safe and long-term return of children to their families.
• Implemented the Step by Step foster care assessment and Shared Stories Shared Lives carer training package across all foster care agencies to ensure consistent approach to care assessment and training.
• Established the Practice in Partnership forums which bring together senior representatives from the non-government sector with government, to improve planning and coordination of services for children and families in contact with the care and protection system.
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• Continued development of new out-of-home care service models to build a continuum of placements that meet the needs of children and young people.
• Continued development of the residential care sector through strengthening interagency work and enhancing practice supports.
Targets 2013–14
• Implement priority actions under the second three-year plan of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020.
• Establish and deliver identified support outcomes within 10 service and system redesign initiatives.
• Implement enhancements to child protection reporting and intake processes to achieve more timely responses to notifiers and better facilitate access to diversionary programs for children and families.
• Support a framework which increases the continuum of early intervention, prevention and family support services for vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Strengthen working relationships with education providers to enable improved learning and development outcomes for children in alternative care.
• Develop residential care services with a focus on building short-term and therapeutic support services.
• Improving outcomes for children in out-of-home care through contractual arrangements with non-government and for profit service providers.
Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
% of investigations commenced within 7 days (response time)
85.0% 83.0% 77.3% 79.2%
% of children the subject of a substantiation during the previous year who were also the subject of a subsequent substantiation within 12 months Children subject of substantiation are those children notified to Families SA where it is concluded (after investigation) that the child has been or is being abused, neglected or otherwise harmed. In South Australia, substantiation is also made on the basis that the child is likely to be abused or is at risk of harm.
19.0% 20.0% 15.6% 22.9%
Total children in out-of-home care at 30 June 2 902 2 726 2 723 2 548 Children in out-of-home care placed with relatives/kin at 30 June
1 390 1 249 1 247 1 104
% of children in out-of-home care placed with relatives/kin at 30 June as a proportion of all children in out-of-home care
47.9% 45.8% 45.8% 43.3%
Indigenous children in out-of-home care by relationship of caregiver at 30 June:
• total children placed in accordance with Aboriginal Child Placement Principle
609 572 480 503
• % of Indigenous children in out-of-home care at 30 June placed in accordance with Aboriginal Child Placement Principle
75.0% 75.0% 75.2% 74.4%
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Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
Notifications of child abuse or neglect assessed as requiring further action by DECD through Families SA or through other relevant agencies
19 000 18 900 23 100 19 056
No. of child protection notifications substantiated 2 200 2 115 3 000 2 139 No. of children under Guardianship of the Minister up to 12 months
350 341 267 375
No. of children under Guardianship of the Minister up to 18 years
2 270 2 218 2 234 2 169
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Department for Education and Child Development
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................1 737 881 1 719 323 1 706 818 1 557 115 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................74 463 70 688 68 134 138 596 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................103 224 102 376 94 963 90 814 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................197 114 195 575 198 618 171 999 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................4 970 12 309 5 021 19 622Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................675 529 694 145 595 202 626 401 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................237 558 369 118Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................109 068 107 703 107 704 101 790Borrowing costs .........................................................................................................................................................................22 520 22 409 23 239 22 481Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................184 477 184 610 172 054 113 717Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................1 346 2 163 2 053 3 174Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................56 872 34 663 41 780 30 120
Total expenses 3 167 701 3 146 522 3 015 955 2 875 947
Income
Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................132 998 158 330 149 800 159 059Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................11 572 15 028 13 432 2 158Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................34 086 33 447 31 965 28 010Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................100 96 160 47Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................130 413 128 347 104 335 139 046Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................8 158 8 714 7 700 12 925Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................21 701 4 423 15 460 1 171Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................43 781 42 050 47 321 43 870
Total income 382 809 390 435 370 173 386 286
Net cost of providing services 2 784 892 2 756 087 2 645 782 2 489 661
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................2 777 471 2 596 489 2 633 800 2 457 436 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 39 664 — 21 807Expenses Cash alignment ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 29 519
Net income from/expenses to state government 2 777 471 2 636 153 2 633 800 2 449 724
Net result -7 421 -119 934 -11 982 -39 937
Other comprehensive income
Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -895
Total comprehensive result -7 421 -119 934 -11 982 -40 832
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Department for Education and Child Development
Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................617 046 583 740 587 143 707 435Receivables .......................................................................................................................................49 936 50 133 45 992 50 330Inventories .......................................................................................................................................4 751 4 751 4 531 4 751Other financial assets .......................................................................................................................................1 651 1 651 1 002 1 651Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................2 799 2 799 5 413 2 799Non-current assets held for sale .......................................................................................................................................16 865 16 865 15 178 16 865
Total current assets 693 048 659 939 659 259 783 831
Non current assets
Financial assets .......................................................................................................................................35 35 439 35Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................3 993 861 3 991 436 4 055 117 3 935 723Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................33 420 39 406 29 221 38 911Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................25 047 26 532 27 833 28 016
Total non-current assets 4 052 363 4 057 409 4 112 610 4 002 685
Total assets 4 745 411 4 717 348 4 771 869 4 786 516
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................133 293 130 615 158 491 128 044Short-term borrowings .................................................................................................................................................................................79 79 — 79Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................47 768 41 282 43 804 38 054 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................102 258 99 839 96 487 97 677 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................69 982 68 371 59 480 66 760 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................— — 5 818 —Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................20 462 20 014 20 085 19 547Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................31 853 31 591 29 839 31 172
Total current liabilities 405 695 391 791 414 004 381 333
Non current liabilities
Long-term borrowings ................................................................................................................................................................................172 956 174 257 174 367 175 420Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................481 918 461 543 414 082 443 262 Other ................................................................................................................................................................................38 38 — 38Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................93 825 90 841 84 721 88 097Other non-current liabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................22 916 23 394 28 474 23 748
Total non-current liabilities 771 653 750 073 701 644 730 565
Total liabilities 1 177 348 1 141 864 1 115 648 1 111 898
Net assets 3 568 063 3 575 484 3 656 221 3 674 618
Equity
Contributed capital .......................................................................................................................................20 800 20 800 — —Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................2 040 629 2 048 050 2 142 625 2 167 984Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................1 506 634 1 506 634 1 513 596 1 506 634
Total equity 3 568 063 3 575 484 3 656 221 3 674 618
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 085 820 2 074 193 2 043 955 1 904 240Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................674 920 693 873 595 586 793 099Interest paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................22 522 22 411 22 396 21 149Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................184 477 184 610 172 054 48 701Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................1 346 2 163 2 053 3 180Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................25 057 24 377 24 079 4 243
Cash used in operations 2 994 142 3 001 627 2 860 123 2 774 612
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 572 15 028 13 432 15 025Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................132 998 158 330 149 800 156 502Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................34 086 33 447 31 965 16 849Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................100 96 160 47Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................130 583 128 517 104 505 141 251Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................8 158 8 714 7 700 13 085GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 71 252Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................40 944 39 255 46 126 51 173
Cash generated from operations 358 441 383 387 353 688 465 184
State government
Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 777 471 2 596 489 2 633 800 2 457 436Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 39 664 — 21 807Payments Cash alignment ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 29 519
Net cash provided by state government 2 777 471 2 636 153 2 633 800 2 449 724
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 141 770 17 913 127 365 140 296
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................155 301 171 133 171 571 147 626Purchase of intangibles .......................................................................................................................................— — — 60Other payments .......................................................................................................................................— — — 649
Cash used in investing activities 155 301 171 133 171 571 148 335
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................48 354 9 823 24 569 13 302Repayment of advances .......................................................................................................................................— — — 1Other receipts .......................................................................................................................................— — — 404
Cash generated from investing activities 48 354 9 823 24 569 13 707
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -106 947 -161 310 -147 002 -134 628
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Department for Education and Child Development
Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Financing activities
Cash outflows
Repayment of borrowings ..............................................................................................................................................................................354 59 -1 407 -178Finance lease payments ...............................................................................................................................................................................1 163 1 039 1 039 888
Cash used in financing activities 1 517 1 098 -368 710
Cash inflows
Capital contributions from state government .............................................................................................................................................................................— 20 800 — —Proceeds from restructuring activities .............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 301
Cash generated from financing activities — 20 800 — 301
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) financing activities -1 517 19 702 368 -409
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 33 306 -123 695 -19 269 5 259
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 583 740 707 435 606 412 702 176
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 617 046 583 740 587 143 707 435
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Administered items for the Department for Education and Child Development
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................16 984 15 914 14 524 11 847 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................395 368 341 811 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................897 846 772 716 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................1 718 1 619 1 504 1 389 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................252 247 247 244Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................8 082 9 015 7 918 10 745 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 127Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................402 385 385 630Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................945 045 914 742 909 113 881 543Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................2 930 2 859 2 833 2 931Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................73 72 71 151
Total expenses 976 778 946 067 937 708 911 134
Income
Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................744 307 719 263 713 810 698 617Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................209 243 203 1 381Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................2 973 2 894 2 894 2 801Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................414 444 444 316Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 2Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................375 364 364 1 019
Total income 748 278 723 208 717 715 704 136
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................229 106 221 987 220 625 214 411 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 282 — 31
Net income from/expenses to state government 229 106 222 269 220 625 214 442
Total comprehensive result 606 -590 632 7 444
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Administered items for the Department for Education and Child Development
Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................29 206 28 277 24 659 28 570Receivables .......................................................................................................................................1 704 1 704 1 392 1 704Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................74 74 143 74
Total current assets 30 984 30 055 26 194 30 348
Non current assets
Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................1 181 1 479 1 484 1 751
Total non-current assets 1 181 1 479 1 484 1 751
Total assets 32 165 31 534 27 678 32 099
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................3 370 3 366 6 080 3 362Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................78 57 124 36 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................800 801 769 802 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................83 83 56 83
Total current liabilities 4 331 4 307 7 029 4 283
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................2 853 2 852 2 173 2 851
Total non-current liabilities 2 853 2 852 2 173 2 851
Total liabilities 7 184 7 159 9 202 7 134
Net assets 24 981 24 375 18 476 24 965
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................22 356 21 750 15 811 22 340Other reserves .......................................................................................................................................2 625 2 625 2 665 2 625
Total equity 24 981 24 375 18 476 24 965
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Administered items for the Department for Education and Child Development
Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................20 221 18 969 17 363 14 297Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................8 082 9 015 7 918 11 445Interest paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 5Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................945 045 914 742 909 113 881 556GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 19 090Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 930 2 859 2 833 4 789Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................73 72 71 14
Cash used in operations 976 351 945 657 937 298 931 196
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................209 243 203 1 381Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................744 307 719 263 713 810 698 623Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 973 2 894 2 894 2 850Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................414 444 444 349GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 18 692Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................375 364 364 1 019
Cash generated from operations 748 278 723 208 717 715 722 914
State government
Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................229 106 221 987 220 625 214 411Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 282 — 31
Net cash provided by state government 229 106 222 269 220 625 214 442
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 1 033 -180 1 042 6 160
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................104 113 113 393
Cash used in investing activities 104 113 113 393
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................— — — 2
Cash generated from investing activities — — — 2
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -104 -113 -113 -391
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 929 -293 929 5 769
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 28 277 28 570 23 730 22 801
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 29 206 28 277 24 659 28 570
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2013–14 Budget and the 2012–13 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income ― controlled
Expenses
The $21.2 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher employee expenditure in 2013–14 relating to the 2012 enterprise bargaining agreements ($66.5 million)
• higher de-recognition of assets in 2013–14 in respect to properties held for sale ($21.3 million)
• additional resourcing for children requiring alternative care arrangements ($10.3 million)
• higher expenditure in 2013–14 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($4.3 million)
– Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($4.3 million)
• commencement of the Family by Family initiative ($0.9 million)
• higher expenditure in 2013–14 for the Children’s Centres program ($0.8 million)
• higher expenditure relating to the Strong Start initiative ($0.3 million)
partially offset by
• growth in savings measures in 2013–14 ($30.2 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Digital Education Revolution ($15.5 million)
– Nation Building — Economic Stimulus Plan ($4.8 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($4.5 million)
– Empowering Local Schools National Partnership ($4.0 million)
– Focus Schools Next Steps Initiatives program ($2.2 million)
– Youth Attainment and Transitions National Partnership ($1.4 million)
– National Partnership for Advanced Technology ($1.0 million)
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($0.8 million)
• deferred expenditure from 2011–12 to 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($14.6 million)
• targeted voluntary separation packages provided in 2012–13 ($6.3 million)
• higher expenditure in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education program ($0.9 million).
Income
The $7.6 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• higher revenue in 2012–13 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Universal Access to Early Childhood Education program ($8.4 million)
– Digital Education Revolution ($8.0 million)
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– Low Socio-economic Status School Communities National Partnership ($5.3 million)
– education of children in immigration detention centres ($4.5 million)
– Indigenous Early Childhood Development National Partnership ($3.1 million)
– National Solar Schools program ($2.7 million)
– Focus Schools Next Steps Initiatives program ($2.2 million)
– Empowering Local Schools National Partnership ($1.0 million)
partially offset by
• a higher net gain from the disposal of assets in 2013–14 ($17.3 million)
• higher revenue in 2013–14 for the Commonwealth Government funded
– Students With Disabilities National Partnership ($6.9 million)
– Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership ($4.3 million)
– Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($1.8 million).
Statement of financial position — controlled
The $28.1 million increase in total assets is primarily due to:
• additional land and improvements associated with the following investing projects
– High School Expansions ($32.6 million)
– Special School Renewal program ($28.4 million)
– Co-located Schools ($13.0 million)
– Education Works — Stage 2 ($12.5 million)
– Trade Training Centres in Schools program ($9.1 million)
– Children’s Centres ($8.3 million)
– other capital programs as outlined in the investing expenditure summary table ($55.5 million)
• growth in cash holdings ($33.3 million)
partially offset by
• additional accumulated depreciation and amortisation ($109.1 million)
• the sale of land and buildings, including those associated with the Education Works — Stage 2 project ($50.9 million).
The $35.5 million increase in total liabilities is primarily due to employee related provisions ($36.0 million).
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
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Statement of comprehensive income — administered items
The $30.7 million increase in expense is primarily due to:
• an increase in per capita payments to non-government schools ($33.5 million)
• higher expenditure in 2013–14 for the Commonwealth Government funded Improving Teacher Quality National Partnership ($4.0 million)
partially offset by
• the cessation of the Commonwealth Government funded Digital Education Revolution program ($6.3 million).
The $25.1 million increase in income is primarily due to an increase in Commonwealth Government per capita funding to non-government schools ($25.0 million).
Statement of financial position — administered items
No major variations.
Statement of cash flows — administered items
The movements in cash payments and receipts are consistent with the changes identified under the statement of comprehensive income — administered items.
Additional information for administered items
Additional information on administered items is included in the following table.
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Additional information for administered items for Department for Education and Child Development Statement of cash flows
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee payments Consultative committees ................................................... 1 657 1 632 1 229 1 586 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowances ........................................................................ 288 282 270 265 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 14 675 13 788 12 658 12 432 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 3 601 3 267 3 206 14
Supplies and services Consultative committees ................................................... 242 296 204 57 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 6 644 7 596 7 136 10 332 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 1 169 1 097 578 1 056 Criminal History Screening for Ethnic Schools .................. 27 26 — —
Interest paid School Loans Assistance Scheme .................................... — — — 5
Grants and subsidies Multicultural grants ............................................................ 1 475 1 440 1 739 1 291 Non-government schools — National Equity Program for schools ........................................................................ 4 547 4 428 4 746 3 974 Non-government schools — per capita ............................. 870 570 837 037 830 399 799 928 Other organisations ........................................................... 1 188 1 253 1 158 1 094 Special schools — National Equity Program for schools ........................................................................ 25 230 24 415 24 210 22 424 Non-government schools — capital ................................. 13 759 13 417 13 762 11 744 Special needs funding ....................................................... 1 628 1 634 2 634 2 157 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 508 495 495 204 More Support for Students with Disabilities NP................. 1 289 1 114 1 005 1 114 Rewards for Great Teachers NP ....................................... 1 157 872 145 — Empowering Local Schools NP ......................................... — — — 1 735 Nation Building — Economic Stimulus Plan ...................... — — — 3 729 Improving Teacher Quality NP .......................................... 4 476 471 4 947 6 038 Literacy and Numeracy NP ............................................... 1 775 3 542 — 2 110 Low Socio-economic Status School Communities NP ...... 1 830 2 984 2 984 3 054 Digital Education Revolution ............................................. — 6 292 5 700 6 292 Investing in Focus Schools ............................................... — 400 — — Transport concession to students and children ................. 15 613 14 948 15 189 17 857
GST paid Expenses for administered items ...................................... — — — 18 097 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 991
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2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. — — — 2
Intra-government transfers Special schools — Child and Youth Health ....................... 2 807 2 739 2 739 1 299 Children in residential care ............................................... 76 74 74 72 Multicultural grants ............................................................ 20 20 20 32 Other ................................................................................. 27 26 — 197
Other payments SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 73 72 71 — Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ — — — 14
Cash used in operations 976 351 945 657 937 298 931 196
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers Intra-government transfers ................................................ 209 243 203 1 381
Commonwealth Government receipts Commonwealth Government Grants — non-government schools ............................................................................. 744 307 719 263 713 810 698 616 Administered items ........................................................... — — — 7
Sales of goods and services SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 2 973 2 894 2 894 2 837 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ — — — 13
Interest School Loans Assistance Scheme .................................... — — — 6 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 414 444 444 343
Net GST received Expenses for administered items ...................................... — — — 17 662 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 1 030
Other receipts Administered items ........................................................... — — — 2 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 375 364 364 1 017 School Loans Assistance Scheme .................................... — — — —
Cash generated from operations 748 278 723 208 717 715 722 914
State government
Appropriation Expenses for administered items ...................................... 228 818 221 705 220 355 214 144 Parliamentary salaries and allowances ............................. 288 282 270 267
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2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Other receipts Transfer from contingencies ............................................. — 282 — 31
Net cash provided by state government 229 106 222 269 220 625 214 442
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 1 033 -180 1 042 6 160
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Other payments SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 104 113 113 393
Cash used in investing activities 104 113 113 393
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Sale of property, plant and equipment .............................. — — — 2
Cash generated from investing activities — — — 2
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -104 -113 -113 -391
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 929 -293 929 5 769
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 28 277 28 570 23 730 22 801
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 29 206 28 277 24 659 28 570
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Agency: Electoral Commission of South Australia
Attorney-General
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Contents
Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 48 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 48 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 48 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 49 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 49 Program 1: Electoral Services ...................................................................................................... 50 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 54 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 60 Additional information for administered items ................................................................................. 61
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Objective
To provide services which enable the fair and independent election of government and governing bodies and which help and encourage the community to participate with confidence and trust in the democratic processes of representation.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. JR Rau Attorney-General
1. Electoral Services 1.1 Parliamentary Electoral Services
1.2 Non-parliamentary Electoral Services
Administered items
In addition to the above responsibilities, the agency administers the following items on behalf of the minister:
• Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission
• Statutory officer salaries (Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner).
Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013–14
Budget(a)
2012–13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011–12 Actual(b)
Electoral Commission of South Australia ............................................. 21.7 21.8 19.1
Administered items for the Electoral Commission of South Australia ................................................................................ 2.0 2.0 2.0
Total 23.7 23.8 21.1
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).
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Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. Electoral Services ............................................... 12 588 3 458 3 321 3 358
Total 12 588 3 458 3 321 3 358
Investing expenditure summary
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
Annual programs Minor Capital Works and Equipment ...................... 121 180 — 6
Total annual programs 121 180 — 6
Total investing expenditure 121 180 — 6
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Program 1: Electoral Services
Description/objective
The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) conducts fair and independent state, local government and nominated agency government elections and utilises its skill base to support non-government electoral activities and offer electoral advice across all community sectors.
A range of electoral services and products are provided, covering the parliamentary and non-parliamentary sectors:
• conduct of elections for representatives to sit in the state parliament, local government authorities and other organisations (attendance or postal)
• electoral education and information provision for the South Australian community
• research and evaluation of electoral matters
• roll products and maps
• support for parliamentary electoral district boundary and council boundary representation reviews.
Sub-programs
1.1 Parliamentary Electoral Services
1.2 Non-parliamentary Electoral Services
Program summary — expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 6 349 1 717 1 684 1 695 Supplies and services ................................................... 7 206 2 469 2 365 2 077 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 145 183 183 226 Other expenses ............................................................ 27 26 26 46
Total expenses 13 727 4 395 4 258 4 044
Income Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. — — — 42 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 1 139 937 937 557 Other income ................................................................ — — — 87
Total income 1 139 937 937 686
Net cost of providing services 12 588 3 458 3 321 3 358
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 21.7 21.8 21.8 19.1
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Sub-program 1.1: Parliamentary Electoral Services
Description/objective
Ensures the delivery of parliamentary electoral services for the South Australian community.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 13 181 3 869 3 732 3 577 Income .......................................................................... 331 153 153 144
Net cost of sub-program 12 850 3 716 3 579 3 433
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 17.9 18.0 18.0 15.3
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $9.1 million increase in net cost is primarily due to the state election to be held in March 2014.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Published an Election Report on the conduct of the February 2012 by-elections.
• Finalised and allocated 2014 general election project plans.
• Released the ECSA Strategic Plan 2012–16.
• Launched the redeveloped ECSA website.
• Supported Western Australian, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory electors by issuing pre-poll votes to electors visiting South Australia at the time of their general election.
• Published a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Targets 2013–14
• Finalise state election planning following passage of the Electoral (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2012.
• Conduct the 2014 state election to elect 47 Members to the House of Assembly and 11 Members to the Legislative Council.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
No. of elections challenged and upheld due to administrative error
— — — —
% of monthly member of parliament electoral roll extracts provided within seven days of end of month processing
90% 100% 90% 100%
% of people eligible to vote enrolled on the roll >90% >90% >90% 92.4% Size of the variance between initial results and any required recount
0.002 n.a. 0.002 n.a.
% of parliamentary elections declared within 18 days of poll close
98% n.a. 98% 100%
No. of education activities delivered 3 5 5 5 No. of research projects completed 1 4 4 5
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of parliamentary elections (general and by-elections) and referenda
48 — as per writ 2
No. of parliamentary members elected 58 — as per writ 2 No. of interstate/territory electors served During 2012–13, by-elections were held in New South Wales, Victoria and Northern Territory and general elections were held in Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. Legislative Council elections were held in three divisions for Tasmania. During 2011–12, by-elections were held in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland and general elections were held in Queensland and New Zealand. Legislative Council elections were held in two divisions for Tasmania.
50 323 250 367
No. of parliamentary electors served 1 160 000 — as per writ 47 578
Sub-program 1.2: Non-parliamentary Electoral Services
Description/objective
The delivery of non-parliamentary electoral services for South Australian organisations and the community at large.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 546 526 526 467 Income .......................................................................... 808 784 784 542
Net cost of sub-program -262 -258 -258 -75
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
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Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Conducted elections for Super SA and Funds SA.
• Finalised 2014 local government election project plans.
• Certified local government elector representation reviews.
Targets 2013–14
• Conduct the election for the Architectural Practice Board of South Australia.
• Certify local government elector representation reviews.
Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
No. of elections challenged and upheld due to administrative error
— — — —
% of rolls provided to councils within five days of roll closure 95% 100% 95% 100% No. of information and research programs 1 1 1 3 Size of the variance between initial results and any required recount
0.002 0.002 0.002 n.a.
% of non-parliamentary elections and polls provisionally declared within 12 working hours from poll close
95% 100% 95% 100%
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of local government elections and polls The 2012–13 Estimated Result reflects the number of elections, including contested and uncontested elections, two polls and one survey.
3 13 7 6
No. of non-parliamentary elections prescribed by Acts of parliament Elections for the South-Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board concluded prior to 30 June 2012 as candidates were elected unopposed.
1 2 3 3
No. of commercial services provided for client organisations 4 2 5 6 No. of local government representation reviews certified 33 4 4 —
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Electoral Commission of South Australia
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................5 709 1 455 1 428 1 376 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................19 18 17 40 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................300 84 82 81 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................321 160 157 151 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 47Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................7 206 2 469 2 365 2 063 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 14Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................145 183 183 226Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................27 26 26 46
Total expenses 13 727 4 395 4 258 4 044
Income
Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 42Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................1 139 937 937 557Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 87
Total income 1 139 937 937 686
Net cost of providing services 12 588 3 458 3 321 3 358
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................12 588 3 605 3 122 3 637 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 33 — —Expenses Cash alignment ................................................................................................................................................................................— 893 — —
Net income from/expenses to state government 12 588 2 745 3 122 3 637
Total comprehensive result — -713 -199 279
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Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................1 868 1 924 1 973 2 719Receivables .......................................................................................................................................308 213 299 118Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................22 22 23 22
Total current assets 2 198 2 159 2 295 2 859
Non current assets
Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................375 468 468 561Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................286 217 138 233Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................106 106 — —
Total non-current assets 767 791 606 794
Total assets 2 965 2 950 2 901 3 653
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................180 155 173 130Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................8 3 — 3 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................93 88 84 83 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................77 77 66 77Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................6 6 1 6Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................1 1 2 1
Total current liabilities 365 330 326 300
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................276 296 260 316Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................19 19 4 19
Total non-current liabilities 295 315 264 335
Total liabilities 660 645 590 635
Net assets 2 305 2 305 2 311 3 018
Equity
Contributed capital .......................................................................................................................................1 363 1 363 1 363 1 363Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................942 942 948 1 655
Total equity 2 305 2 305 2 311 3 018
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................6 355 1 728 1 695 1 655Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................7 185 2 448 2 344 2 285GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 9Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................27 26 26 25
Cash used in operations 13 567 4 202 4 065 3 974
Cash inflows
Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 044 842 842 713GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 175Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 13
Cash generated from operations 1 044 842 842 901
State government
Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................12 588 3 605 3 122 3 637Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 33 — — Cash alignment ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 893 — —
Net cash provided by state government 12 588 2 745 3 122 3 637
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 65 -615 -101 564
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................121 74 — 6Purchase of intangibles .......................................................................................................................................— 106 — —
Cash used in investing activities 121 180 — 6
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -121 -180 — -6
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -56 -795 -101 558
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 1 924 2 719 2 074 2 161
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 1 868 1 924 1 973 2 719
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Administered items for Electoral Commission of South Australia
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................376 369 365 319 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 29 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 19 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 32Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................— 312 — 231Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 4
Total expenses 376 681 365 634
Income
Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 25Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 2
Total income — — — 27
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................376 369 365 919
Net income from/expenses to state government 376 369 365 919
Total comprehensive result — -312 — 312
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Administered items for Electoral Commission of South Australia
Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................5 4 2 315Receivables .......................................................................................................................................251 251 234 251
Total current assets 256 255 236 566
Total assets 256 255 236 566
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................27 27 31 27Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................2 1 14 — Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................42 42 34 42 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................36 36 28 36
Total current liabilities 107 106 107 105
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................149 149 129 149
Total non-current liabilities 149 149 129 149
Total liabilities 256 255 236 254
Net assets — — — 312
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................— — — 312
Total equity — — — 312
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Administered items for Electoral Commission of South Australia
Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................375 368 364 370Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 312 — 274Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 4
Cash used in operations 375 680 364 648
Cash inflows
Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 25Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 2GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 17
Cash generated from operations — — — 44
State government
Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................376 369 365 919
Net cash provided by state government 376 369 365 919
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 1 -311 1 315
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 1 -311 1 315
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 4 315 1 —
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 5 4 2 315
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2013–14 Budget and the 2012–13 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income — controlled
Expenses
The $9.3 million increase in expenses is primarily due to the state election to be held in March 2014.
Income
No major variations.
Statement of financial position — controlled
No major variations.
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income.
Statement of comprehensive income — administered items
The $0.3 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to mapping projects conducted in 2012–13 by the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission.
Statement of financial position — administered items
No major variations.
Statement of cash flows — administered items
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income.
Additional information for administered items
Additional information on administered items is included in the following table.
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Additional information for administered items for the Electoral Commission of South Australia Statement of cash flows
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments Special Acts ...................................................................... 375 368 364 370
Payments for supplies and services Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... — 312 — 274
Other payments Other ................................................................................. — — — 4
Cash used in operations 375 680 364 648
Cash inflows
Fees, fines and penalties Special Acts ...................................................................... — — — 25
GST received Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... — — — 17
Interest received Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... — — — 2
Cash generated from operations — — — 44
State government
Appropriation Special Acts ...................................................................... 376 369 365 399 Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... — — — 520
Net cash provided by state government 376 369 365 919
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 1 -311 1 315
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 1 -311 1 315
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 4 315 1 —
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 5 4 2 315
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Contents
Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 66 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 66 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 66 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 66 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 67 Program 1: Country Fire Service ................................................................................................. 68 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 74 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 77
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Objective
The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) serves communities through dedicated volunteers delivering professional fire and rescue services to outer metropolitan, regional and rural South Australia.
The objectives of the CFS are:
• to provide frontline services with a view to preventing the outbreak of fires, or reducing the impact of fires
• to provide efficient and responsive frontline services for the purpose of fighting fires, dealing with other emergencies or undertaking any rescues
• to protect life, property and environmental assets from fire and other emergencies
• to develop and maintain plans to cope with the effects of fires or emergencies
• to provide services or support to assist with recovery in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. MF O’Brien Minister for Emergency Services
1. Country Fire Service 1.1 Frontline Service Delivery 1.2 Frontline Service Delivery
Support
Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013–14
Budget(a)
2012–13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011–12 Actual(b)
South Australian Country Fire Service ................................................. 133.1 133.1 119.4
Total 133.1 133.1 119.4
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).
Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services(a)
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. Country Fire Service ........................................... 62 478 65 557 62 758 61 066
Total 62 478 65 557 62 758 61 066
(a) The net cost of services excludes transfers from the Community Emergency Services Fund.
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Investing expenditure summary
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
Existing projects Breathing Apparatus Set Replacement .................. 1 657 — — —
Total new projects 1 657 — — —
Annual programs Capital Works, Vehicles and Equipment — CFS ... 11 781 10 294 10 334 11 732 CFS Light Vehicle Fleet ......................................... 129 1 632 1 632 895 Replacement of Telecommunications Equipment .............................................................. 1 621 1 581 1 581 2 452
Total annual programs 13 531 13 507 13 547 15 079
Total investing expenditure 15 188 13 507 13 547 15 079
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Program 1: Country Fire Service
Description/objective
CFS delivers a comprehensive range of fire and rescue services to the community. Our volunteers, supported by a small team of dedicated staff, protect the community by combating bushfires; respond to fires in houses and buildings; rescue people from car crashes mostly involving high speed collisions and rollovers; isolate, contain and neutralise dangerous chemicals that have been spilt; and, in times of need, provide services to the community by assisting other agencies.
CFS engages with the community to increase people’s understanding of the risks they face from bushfire and how they can prepare for bushfire events.
When incidents occur, CFS provides information to keep the community informed of the locations and dangers involved.
CFS is an agency characterised by flexibility, depth, and responsiveness that frequently manoeuvres rapidly across the state in force to resolve an emergency incident.
CFS works with the community, industry, other agencies and local government to identify risks, reduce risks and control hazards.
CFS has strong representation in the community across South Australia. This is achieved through our 13 500 volunteers, including our cadets, who are committed to protecting their communities. CFS has 425 brigades operating across the state with a fleet of over 850 fire trucks. Local brigades contribute to out of area deployments to assist neighbouring communities, to communities elsewhere in the state, and interstate where required.
CFS has a strong focus on frontline service delivery to the community but this is only possible when it is supported by effective operational planning, infrastructure and training.
With a vision of ‘a safer community’, the CFS mission is to protect life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies.
Sub-programs
1.1 Frontline Service Delivery
1.2 Frontline Service Delivery Support
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Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 13 097 12 873 11 661 14 007 Supplies and services ................................................... 40 055 43 205 42 343 40 399 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 12 285 12 285 12 285 10 540 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 632 715 66 692 Other expenses ............................................................ 497 484 408 -471
Total expenses 66 566 69 562 66 763 65 167
Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 1 873 1 872 1 872 2 137 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 1 130 1 073 1 103 1 175 Other income ................................................................ 1 085 1 060 1 030 789
Total income 4 088 4 005 4 005 4 101
Net cost of providing services 62 478 65 557 62 758 61 066
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 133.1 133.1 132.1 119.4
Sub-program 1.1: Frontline Service Delivery
Description/objective
This sub-program provides direct delivery of fire and emergency services to the South Australian community. This includes: response services by volunteers firefighters who generously give their time to attend incidents; aerial firefighting services; incident coordination; the provision of emergency warnings and incident information; engagement with the community to increase their resilience to fire and other emergencies; supporting the state’s bushfire management framework; and maintaining building and bushfire safety compliance.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 53 110 56 631 53 633 51 888 Income .......................................................................... 2 670 2 637 2 637 3 059
Net cost of sub-program 50 440 53 944 50 966 48 829
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 90.7 90.7 89.7 83.8
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $3.5 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• extraordinary bushfire response costs in 2012–13 ($1.8 million)
• the budgeted reduction in E-mergency Connect project funding ($1.8 million) as the majority of the roll-out of computers and volunteer portal establishment costs were completed in 2012–13.
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2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $3.0 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• extraordinary bushfire response costs ($1.8 million)
• a carryover of E-mergency Connect project funds from 2011–12 ($0.6 million)
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $4.7 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• lower than budgeted depreciation expense in 2011–12 ($1.7 million)
• the budgeted increase and carryover of funds for the E-mergency Connect project ($1.7 million)
• the transfer of media and communications officers and website manager positions from the SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission to the SA Country Fire Service ($0.5 million)
• the indexation of supplies and services and employee expenses ($0.4 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Responded to significant bushfire incidents including fires at Tulka and Coomunga that threatened Port Lincoln, Bundaleer North near Jamestown, Minlaton on the Yorke Peninsula, Marcollat in the South East, Sevenhill near Clare, Rockleigh near Monarto, and Cherryville in the Adelaide Hills with relatively minimal property damage and no deaths or serious injuries.
• Continued to develop the use of social media (Twitter and Facebook) in conjunction with its website, including the launch of a smartphone application giving information about fire danger ratings and fire ban districts, locations of Bushfire Safer Places, incident information and planned prescribed burns, as well as general information on bushfire preparedness.
• Initiated operations and communications strategies throughout the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands, including liaison with radio stations throughout the region and the allocation of a remote area training officer and associated resources.
• Finalised the Bushfire Task Force review of the Perth Hills Bushfire Report, determining that South Australia has 36 of the recommendations in place and further endorsed nine of the recommendations contained in the Report.
• Approved eight interim Bushfire Management Area Plans for adoption by the State Bushfire Coordination Committee to cover the mainland areas of South Australia.
• Adopted the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council fundamentals of doctrine. An audit was conducted of the CFS Chief Officer’s Standing Orders, Standard Operating Procedures and Operational Management Guidelines.
Targets 2013–14
• Reduce the number of preventable fire deaths and injuries in CFS areas.
• Implement the new National Aerial Firefighting Centre contracts from the 2013–14 Fire Danger Season, including an updated configuration of aircraft.
• Improve and further embed the role of public safety information into all levels of CFS operations in accordance with the new Australian Interagency Incident Management System (AIIMS 4).
• Continue to improve and upgrade the CFS website and smart phone application to provide a reliable and robust hosting environment in accordance with best practice.
• Develop a business case detailing the strategy and resourcing for legislative requirements to support the State Bushfire Coordination Committee.
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• Redraft the State Rural Fire Hazard Plan to comply with the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines for adoption by the State Emergency Management Committee.
Performance indicators
2013–14
Target
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Target 2011–12
Actual
Increase the number of households in high bushfire prone areas that are prepared for a bushfire by 30 per cent by 2020
Indicator commenced 2012–13.
10% 5% 5% n.a.
No. of fire deaths per million people in CFS areas (3-year average)
<7.3 <7.8 <7.8 6.2
No. of fire injuries per 100 000 people in CFS areas (3-year average) The target reflects the national average (as reported in the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services).
<15.8 <15.5 <15.5 9.3
% of fires for which a cause is determined 80% 80% 80% 85%
% of native vegetation clearance applications completed within 10 days
90% 100% 90% 100%
% of building development assessments within 42 days/legislative requirements by CFS
90% 99.7% 90% 99.9%
Activity indicators
2013–14
Projection
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Projection 2011–12
Actual
No. of volunteers: 13 500 13 500 13 500 13 646 • firefighters 10 000 >10 000 10 000 10 265 • operational support 2 500 <2 500 2 500 2 435 • cadets 1 000 <900 1 000 946 No. of incidents attended: <8 000 <8 000 <8 000 8 163 • bushfire <1 300 >2 600 <1 300 2 070 • structure <400 <400 <400 388 • motor vehicle accidents <2 500 <2 500 <2 500 2 258 • Hazmat (hazardous materials) <200 <200 <200 180 • other <3 600 <3 600 <3 600 3 267 Volunteer hours in attendance at incidents <600 000 >690 000 <300 000 433 476 No. of aircraft operating hours 975 >900 <900 984 No. of participants at community engagement programs 15 000 15 000 15 000 20 248 No. of households participating in community resilience programs
2 500 <2 500 2 500 2 868
No. of Bushfire Information Hotline calls from the community
<20 000 <20 000 <20 000 13 089
No. of CFS website hits
New expanded indicator for website hits and social media interactions. Previously reported as a single figure for website hits.
• Website page views 8 000 000 7 000 000 n.a. n.a. • Website page visits 5 000 000 3 500 000 n.a. n.a. No. of CFS social media interactions
New expanded indicator for website hits and social media interactions. Previously reported as a single figure for website hits.
• Facebook page views 160 000 140 000 n.a. n.a. • Total reach 8 000 000 6 500 000 n.a. n.a. No. of native vegetation clearance applications 40 15 40 9 No. of building development assessments 800 693 800 764 No. of trained accredited bushfire cause investigators 70 65 70 65
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Sub-program 1.2: Frontline Service Delivery Support
Description/objective
CFS is only able to deliver frontline services to the community by supporting that service delivery with review and planning of operational capability; sound governance frameworks; research and development to improve fire trucks, fire stations, equipment and firefighter protection systems as they are replaced; and maintaining high standards of operational readiness through the provision of nationally recognised training for frontline personnel.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 13 456 12 931 13 130 13 279
Income .......................................................................... 1 418 1 368 1 368 1 042
Net cost of sub-program 12 038 11 563 11 762 12 237
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 42.4 42.4 42.4 35.6
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Engaged additional training staff to deliver training to volunteers with funding announced in the 2012–13 Budget.
• Finalised the review of the Standards of Fire and Emergency Cover that prescribes brigade capabilities based on community risk.
• Continued the replacement of fire appliances, command and logistics vehicles, equipment and fire stations, including the completion of 22 new heavy appliances, two bulk water carriers, and five refurbished quick response vehicles for the far north of the state. New fire stations were completed at Lyndoch, Palmer, Mount Torrens, Eden Hills, Tooligie Hill and Nangwarry.
• Developed and implemented the E-mergency Connect project volunteer portal which was launched in April 2013. The portal is providing online access to CFS information for CFS volunteers statewide.
• Finalised a new strategic plan for CFS covering the period 2012 to 2017 emphasising the two primary arms of CFS business as frontline service delivery and frontline service delivery support.
• Participated in the WorkCoverSA evaluation of occupational health, safety and welfare in CFS.
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Targets 2013–14
• Implement the CFS restructure and change management model to align with the new strategic plan.
• Commence the implementation of the updated Standards of Fire and Emergency Cover.
• Continue the replacement of emergency response vehicles, operational equipment, fire stations and telecommunications equipment.
• Commence the roll out of new breathing apparatus sets, cylinders and compressors across CFS.
• Complete the Work Health Safety Program and continue to participate in the WorkCoverSA evaluation of occupational health, safety and welfare in CFS.
• Finalise and implement the CFS professional development strategic framework for staff and volunteers.
Performance indicators
2013–14
Target
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Target 2011–12
Actual
No. of injuries per 100 000 operational hours <15 <15 <15 7
Activity indicators
2013–14
Projection
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Projection 2011–12
Actual
No. of state level 3 exercises conducted 1 4 1 1 No. of regional level 2 exercises conducted 6 7 6 2 No. of accredited training courses: 2 400 2 400 2 400 1 890 • bushfire 1 120 1 120 1 120 1 126 • road crash rescue 25 25 25 21 • structural 285 285 285 225 • hazmat 15 15 15 8 • leadership 25 25 25 29 • other 930 930 930 464
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Country Fire Service
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................10 983 10 793 9 846 10 209 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................182 179 85 1 744 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................593 584 498 631 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................1 068 1 051 821 1 014 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................271 266 411 409Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................40 055 43 205 42 147 40 380 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — 196 19Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................12 285 12 285 12 285 10 540Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................632 715 66 692Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................497 484 408 -471
Total expenses 66 566 69 562 66 763 65 167
Income
Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................1 873 1 872 1 872 2 137Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................67 112 66 351 65 500 66 857Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................41 40 65 —Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................1 130 1 073 1 103 1 175Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................269 269 269 283Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................-19 -19 -19 -193Resources received free of charge ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 138Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................794 770 715 561
Total income 71 200 70 356 69 505 70 958
Net cost of providing services -4 634 -794 -2 742 -5 791
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 252 — —
Net income from/expenses to state government — 252 — —
Net result 4 634 1 046 2 742 5 791
Other comprehensive income
Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -2 254
Total comprehensive result 4 634 1 046 2 742 3 537
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Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................13 986 11 924 13 634 11 766Receivables .......................................................................................................................................1 478 1 478 1 507 1 478Other financial assets .......................................................................................................................................2 136 2 136 1 901 2 136Non-current assets held for sale .......................................................................................................................................991 991 940 991
Total current assets 18 591 16 529 17 982 16 371
Non current assets
Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................54 983 57 123 54 882 59 298Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................102 951 98 177 101 813 95 049Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................66 66 170 66
Total non-current assets 158 000 155 366 156 865 154 413
Total assets 176 591 171 895 174 847 170 784
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................6 194 6 201 5 985 6 208Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................85 56 141 24 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................1 123 1 123 994 1 123 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................456 456 279 456Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................598 598 784 598
Total current liabilities 8 456 8 434 8 183 8 409
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................3 616 3 512 2 293 3 408Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................2 144 2 208 4 069 2 272
Total non-current liabilities 5 760 5 720 6 362 5 680
Total liabilities 14 216 14 154 14 545 14 089
Net assets 162 375 157 741 160 302 156 695
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................112 522 107 888 108 195 106 842Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................49 853 49 853 52 107 49 853
Total equity 162 375 157 741 160 302 156 695
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................13 028 12 801 11 589 12 847Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................40 062 43 212 42 350 40 796Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................632 715 66 692GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 5 154Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................497 484 408 2
Cash used in operations 54 219 57 212 54 413 59 491
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................67 112 66 351 65 500 66 857Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 873 1 872 1 872 2 137Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................41 40 65 —Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 130 1 073 1 103 1 560Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................269 269 269 288GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 4 908Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................794 770 715 445
Cash generated from operations 71 219 70 375 69 524 76 195
State government
Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 252 — —
Net cash provided by state government — 252 — —
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 17 000 13 415 15 111 16 704
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................15 188 13 507 13 547 15 079Other payments .......................................................................................................................................— — — 234
Cash used in investing activities 15 188 13 507 13 547 15 313
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................250 250 250 384
Cash generated from investing activities 250 250 250 384
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -14 938 -13 257 -13 297 -14 929
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 2 062 158 1 814 1 775
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 11 924 11 766 11 820 9 991
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 13 986 11 924 13 634 11 766
Non cash transactions
Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 138
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2013–14 Budget and the 2012–13 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income ― controlled
Expenses
The $3.0 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• extraordinary bushfire response costs in 2012–13 ($1.8 million)
• expenditure for the E-mergency Connect project in 2012–13 ($1.8 million). The majority of the roll-out of computers and volunteer portal establishment costs were completed in 2012–13.
partially offset by
• the impact of indexation on supplies and services ($0.6 million).
Income
No major variations.
Statement of financial position ― controlled
No major variations.
Statement of cash flows ― controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
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Contents
Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 82 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 82 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 82 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 83 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 83 Program 1: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service .............................................................. 84 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 96 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 99
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Objective
The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is a statutory authority committed to protecting life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies. The objectives of the MFS are to:
• demonstrate leadership and confidently advance our services
• engage with our stakeholders and effectively plan to meet community needs
• minimise the frequency and impacts of emergencies through safety regulation, community support and public education
• be prepared in order to provide efficient and effective emergency services
• provide a response service that minimises the effects of emergencies
• provide a recovery service that reduces the social and economic impacts of emergencies
• pursue service innovation and efficiencies.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. MF O’Brien Minister for Emergency Services
1. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
1.1 Leadership 1.2 Prevention and Community
Preparedness 1.3 Operational Preparedness 1.4 Response 1.5 Recovery 1.6 Business Excellence
Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013–14
Budget(a)
2012–13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011–12 Actual(b)
South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service ......................................... 931.6 939.0 964.1
Total 931.6 939.0 964.1
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).
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Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services(a)
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service ......... 119 083 116 667 116 570 115 391
Total 119 083 116 667 116 570 115 391
(a) The net cost of services excludes transfers from the Community Emergency Services Fund.
Investing expenditure summary
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
Existing projects Glen Osmond Fire Station ..................................... — 4 567 1 164 97
Total existing projects — 4 567 1 164 97
Annual programs Capital Works, Vehicles and Equipment — MFS ................................................. 7 327 5 997 5 997 2 893 Replacement of SA Government Radio Network (GRN) Radios .......................................... 213 208 208 199
Total annual programs 7 540 6 205 6 205 3 092
Total investing expenditure 7 540 10 772 7 369 3 189
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Program 1: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
Description/objective
The MFS is a statutory authority committed to protecting life, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies throughout greater metropolitan Adelaide and 16 major regional centres. The MFS is governed by the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005.
The MFS maintains a trained professional workforce that includes full-time and retained firefighters, as well as non-operational management and support staff.
Sub-programs
1.1 Leadership
1.2 Prevention and Community Preparedness
1.3 Operational Preparedness
1.4 Response
1.5 Recovery
1.6 Business Excellence
Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 105 121 102 104 102 117 99 921 Supplies and services ................................................... 11 127 11 666 11 537 13 973 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 8 541 8 541 8 541 6 719 Intra-government expenses .......................................... 290 290 290 — Other expenses ............................................................ 34 29 29 1 246
Total expenses 125 113 122 630 122 514 121 859
Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 917 896 877 1 194 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 4 008 3 970 3 970 3 954 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 4 4 4 — Interest revenue ............................................................ 829 829 829 829 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — -1 Other income ................................................................ 272 264 264 492
Total income 6 030 5 963 5 944 6 468
Net cost of providing services 119 083 116 667 116 570 115 391
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 931.6 939.0 939.0 964.1
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Sub-program 1.1: Leadership
Description/objective
This sub-program provides emergency services sector leadership by developing and implementing a common strategic direction, shared goals and accountability.
The Government of South Australia is actively driving a public sector reform agenda that aims to foster high-performance leadership based on capability, accountability and results. The MFS is strongly committed to developing innovative, flexible and responsive leaders through the provision of clear and realistic career pathways and through access to innovative, best practice leadership development programs.
The MFS is recognised as a leading provider of emergency services and business excellence and as a quality employer. The MFS employs innovative initiatives to improve performance, workplace diversity and promote the MFS as an employer of choice.
The MFS believes that actively fostering, recognising and promoting excellence improves organisational morale and success, and ensures the MFS better serves our community.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 3 006 2 947 2 944 2 928 Income .......................................................................... — — — —
Net cost of sub-program 3 006 2 947 2 944 2 928
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 13.9 14.0 14.0 14.4
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Commenced a review in response to the 30 Year Greater Adelaide Plan to consider current and future fire station and resource placement to meet the demands of increased population, increased density (transit orientated developments) and risk profile. The MFS has engaged Renewal SA and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to assist with the review.
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Targets 2013–14
• Contribute to the government’s environmental sustainability objectives through a 25 per cent reduction in energy usage by 2014. The MFS has increased its annual target for the generation of photovoltaic (solar) electricity by expanding its grid connected solar network system to 105 kilowatt hour capacity.
• Ensure that at least 80 per cent of MFS senior managers hold appropriate post-graduate qualifications.
Performance indicators
2013−14 Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly practices are employed by increasing the total MFS photovoltaic energy generation by maintaining grid connected 105 kilowatt hour capacity. The MFS aims to contribute to government sustainability objectives by increasing the amount of photovoltaic energy generated by the agency. All new MFS fire stations are built with a minimum of 12.5 kilowatt systems.
105kW 107kW 105kW 105kW
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
Ensure 100% of organisational plans required by the SAFECOM Board are developed and completed:
• business plan submitted 100% 100% 100% 100% • workforce plan submitted The MFS is required to submit an annual business plan and workforce plan to the SAFECOM Board.
100% 100% 100% 100%
% of senior managers holding tertiary management qualifications The MFS develops current and future leaders through access to graduate and post-graduate management qualifications. At senior management level personnel are provided with access to graduate certificate, diploma and masters programs.
80% 90% 80% 80%
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Sub-program 1.2: Prevention and Community Preparedness
Description/objective
This sub-program minimises the likelihood and consequences of emergencies through fire cause investigation, safety inspections of public buildings, regulation, community support and public education. Our personnel also provide engineering advice and assistance with the development of alternate building fire safety solutions.
Our community safety programs focus on understanding then engaging the community and other partners to increase awareness of risk and improve community safety. Key services include community education, incident investigation, inspections and the commissioning of safety systems.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses .................................................................. 676 662 662 659
Income ...................................................................... 355 352 350 382
Net cost of sub-program 321 310 312 277
FTE’s as at 30 June (No.) 4.9 5.0 5.0 5.1
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Delivered the Road Awareness Program to more than 14 000 young South Australians. 92 per cent of participants stated they will adopt safer road behaviours as a result of attending this program. The program has continued to receive positive results for measures of changed behaviour and program quality and has a 100 per cent repeat business rating.
• Established the cause of fire in over 91 per cent of cases. This outcome reduces community risk through the identification and elimination of hazardous products and materials and the reduction of potentially unsafe work practices.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Identify risks associated with fire and other emergencies
% of fire causes that are undetermined <11% 8.5% <11% 7.5%
Foster behaviours that increase community preparedness
% of Road Awareness Program participants who indicate they will adopt safe road use behaviours
>80% 92% >80% n.a.
% of participants in the Juvenile Firelighter Prevention Program who are recidivists This program is reducing community risk by decreasing the incidence of repeated fire lighting.
<5% 5% <5% n.a.
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
Identify risks associated with fire and other emergencies
No. of fires investigated (MFS) 150 151 200 141 No. of fires investigated for the CFS 60 52 70 44 No. of deliberate/accidental/undetermined 70/120/20 85/100/18 100/140/40 74/97/14
Foster behaviours that increase community preparedness
No. of educational visits to community groups, including schools
600 620 600 844
No. of participants at educational visits to community groups, including schools
100 000 90 000 100 000 82 195
Ensure South Australian environs are safe places to live and work Over the past three years, although the total number of building proposals has slightly decreased, this has been more than offset by an increase in the number of major projects such as the new Royal Adelaide Hospital requiring extensive MFS involvement.
No. of high-risk public places inspected 60 80 60 62 No. of education and health facilities inspections and fire safety surveys
200 175 200 262
No. of building development proposals assessed 160 160 160 197 No. of low-risk public places inspected by operational personnel
800 620 800 n.a.
No. of hazard complaint sites investigated 100 81 100 140 No. of fire alarm inspections and connections 250 280 250 348 % of building development assessments appealed — — — — % of building development assessments completed within 28 days
100% 100% 100% 100%
No. of booster/hydrant tests/commissioning 160 173 160 183 No. of Building Fire Safety Committee meetings/inspections 160 170 160 184
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Sub-program 1.3: Operational Preparedness
Description/objective
The goal of the operational preparedness sub-program is to prepare for excellent emergency service delivery to the community.
Operational preparedness contributes directly to community confidence in the Government of South Australia’s capability to respond to emergencies and to protect the community, infrastructure and the environment. Operational preparedness is essential to support high quality, effective emergency service delivery.
Key components include learning and development programs, the procurement and management of operational communications systems, information and communications technology, and the provision of effective equipment, vehicles, infrastructure and plant.
The MFS continues to provide its workforce with access to both nationally recognised competency-based training through the staff development framework and tertiary level qualifications through the executive development program. These programs enjoy high participation rates and have been developed and implemented through industry leading partnerships with the TAFE and university sectors.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 7 342 7 196 7 189 7 151 Income .......................................................................... 4 4 4 4
Net cost of sub-program 7 338 7 192 7 185 7 147
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 22.8 23.0 23.0 23.6
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Exceeded performance standards developed for emergency service sector call receipt and dispatch, including the average time to answer calls and the percentage of time that agreed call response standard was met.
• Ensured the development of fire protection plans for 100 per cent of South Australian major events, including the Clipsal 500 and the Tour Down Under.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
% of incidents that are supported by appropriate vehicles and equipment
100% 100% 100% 100%
Ensure the development and delivery of effective emergency management systems through the no. of South Australian major events which have current fire protection plans
100% 100% 100% n.a.
Ensure effective operational call receipt and dispatch: • response to incidents 100% 100% 100% n.a. • average time to answer call (in seconds) <5 4.8 <5 n.a. • % of time agreed call response standard was met
(service factor) The MFS has responsibility for ensuring the efficient operation of the SA Computer Aided Dispatch system (SACAD) to facilitate effective emergency call receipt and dispatch across the sector.
90% 95% 90% n.a.
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of personnel recruited MFS experienced fewer separations than predicted during 2012–13 as a result of current economic conditions. This has resulted in lower projected firefighter recruitment in 2013–14.
18 0 36 18
Establish and maintain effective career development and management systems through:
• no. of personnel enrolled in vocational education and training programs
400 300 300 529
• no. of voluntary personnel enrolments in vocational education and training programs
150 100 100 189
• mandatory personnel enrolments in vocational education and training programs
250 200 200 341
• total units of study MFS personnel are enrolled in 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 878 • units enrolled on mandatory basis 1 250 1 250 1 250 1 357 • units enrolled in on a voluntary basis 400 250 250 521 Develop and maintain the core skills of personnel through: • no. of programs delivered 5 6 6 6 • no. of external partnerships utilised 3 3 3 4 % of fleet maintained at operational capacity/availability 100% 100% 100% 100% Maintenance of fleet reserve capability Minimum of two reserve appliances available 100% of time.
80% 80% 80% 86%
% of MFS fleet requiring replacement within two years <12% 10% <12% 10% % of all critical infrastructure faults responded to within 4 hours
80% 95% 80% 100%
% of personal protection equipment fit for operational purposes
100% 100% 100% 99%
No. of major inter-agency exercises conducted to ensure the development and delivery of effective emergency management systems
8 8 12 11
No. of emergency calls received 30 000 31 000 30 000 30 000
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Sub-program 1.4: Response
Description/objective
This sub-program provides a response service that minimises the effects of emergencies on the community. The provision of response services is the primary responsibility of the MFS metropolitan and regional operations.
The MFS is the primary provider of structural firefighting services to South Australia and is also responsible for the management of urban search and rescue, hazardous materials incidents and road crash rescue in its gazetted areas.
The risk of urban fire is expected to either remain at current levels or increase as the effects of fire prevention programs are offset by urban consolidation and an ageing and increasingly diverse population.
New risks to the community include potential chemical, biological and radiological hazards, highly inflammable modern synthetic products and greater congestion on our urban roads, which put pressure on response times.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ............................................................................. 111 287 109 078 108 975 108 392
Income ................................................................................. 4 562 4 511 4 497 4 893
Net cost of sub-program 106 725 104 567 104 478 103 499
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 883.0 890.0 890.0 913.8
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $2.2 million increase in expenses is primarily due to an increase in employee costs as a result of a three-year enterprise agreement for operational (firefighting) staff that was approved in 2011–12 ($1.7 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Responded to a major fire at the department store Target, Port Lincoln in January 2013. An MFS monitored alarm ensured a prompt response from Port Lincoln MFS, whose firefighting and recovery actions minimised economic loss and prevented the spread of fire to adjacent properties.
Targets 2013–14
• Report on activity levels in metropolitan Adelaide and regional centres to provide an accurate level of relative community risk.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Ensure response provided within appropriate timeframes: • % of MFS arrivals within seven minutes of callout in a
metropolitan area with a full-time MFS crew 90% 63% 90% n.a.
• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a regional area with a retained MFS crew
90% 78% 90% n.a.
• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a town/area with a retained and a full-time crew
90% 64% 90% n.a.
• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a town/area with a retained and a full-time day working crew
Data for 2012–13 has been adversely impacted by the transition to a new data management system that initially included both ‘priority 1’ (emergency) and ‘priority 2’ (non-emergency) response times. Response time data should be limited to ‘priority 1’ data only.
90% 55% 90% n.a.
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of responses to structure fires: <1 250 1 310 <1 250 1 271 • metropolitan responses <1 000 1 132 <1 000 1 091 • regional responses <250 178 <250 180 No. of responses to vehicle fires: <1 000 784 <1 000 832 • metropolitan responses <890 674 <890 740 • regional responses <110 110 <110 92 No. of responses to other fires: <3 500 2 652 <3 500 2 445 • metropolitan responses <3 000 2 165 <3 000 2 000 • regional responses <500 487 <500 445 No. of responses to dangerous substances: <700 739 <700 727 • metropolitan responses <600 614 <600 591 • regional responses <100 125 <100 136 No. of responses to rescues: <3 400 4 113 <3 400 4 099 • metropolitan responses <3 000 3 787 <3 000 3 734 • regional responses <400 326 <400 365 No. of responses to fire alarms: <7 000 6 978 <7 000 7 436 • metropolitan area <6 000 6 080 <6 000 6 478 • regional areas <1 000 898 <1 000 958 No. of other responses: <3 300 4 174 <3 300 4 328 • metropolitan area <2 850 3 424 <2 850 3 532 • regional areas <450 750 <450 796 Total number of incidents generating a response: <20 150 20 750 <20 150 21 138 • metropolitan area <17 340 17 876 <17 340 18 166 • regional areas <2 810 2 874 <2 810 2 972
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Sub-program 1.5: Recovery
Description/objective
This sub-program provides recovery services that reduce the social and economic impacts of emergencies.
Recovery includes supporting communities in their reconstruction of physical infrastructure and restoration of emotional, social, economic and physical wellbeing and returning emergency service providers to a state of preparedness after responding to incidents. Key internal services include operational recovery and personnel support.
It is increasingly recognised that property value alone does not reflect the true economic impact of fire and other emergencies. The MFS has recognised the need for an increased focus on the effective recovery services both to emergency service personnel and to persons impacted by fire and other emergencies. The MFS ensures all employees are provided with access to an effective post-incident support process through an employee assistance program.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 862 845 844 839 Income .......................................................................... — — — —
Net cost of sub-program 862 845 844 839
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.1
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Continued to provide support to MFS firefighters and their family members through the MFS employee assistance program. This program contributes to the ability of firefighters to repeatedly respond to emergency incidents that involve considerable trauma and community loss.
Targets 2013–14
• Continue to support victims of fires and other emergencies.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Provide effective post-incident support and development to the community:
• % of significant fires (>$25 000) where MFS provided support to victims of emergency incidents in the community
10% 11% 10% 10%
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of MFS employee assistance interventions for MFS personnel This figure is comprised of both MFS personnel and family members who accessed post incident support.
70 85 70 45
Sub-program 1.6: Business Excellence
Description/objective
This sub-program provides business and improvement services including risk, human resource, physical and financial management.
The sector aims to comply with AS/NZS 8000 Good Governance Principles. Key governance principles are encapsulated in the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission’s (SAFECOM) governance policy and framework which place governance obligations on each agency and the board.
MFS monitors its current effectiveness, efficiency and innovation in order to set informed targets for improvement.
Since many services provided by MFS to external clients (the community) rely on third parties (including SAFECOM), it is important to ensure service level agreements are effective.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 1 940 1 902 1 900 1 890
Income .......................................................................... 1 109 1 096 1 093 1 189
Net cost of sub-program 831 806 807 701
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1
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Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection 2012−13
Estimated Result
2012−13 Projection
2011−12 Actual
No. of SAFECOM Board quarterly reports submitted 4 4 4 4 No. of corporate governance committee meetings conducted The scheduled frequency of these meetings was changed during 2012.
5 5 5 7
No. of planning and resilience committee meetings conducted
The scheduled frequency of these meetings was changed during 2012.
5 5 5 7
No. of finance committee meetings conducted
The scheduled frequency of these meetings was changed during 2012. 5 5 5 7
No. of risk and audit committee meetings conducted 3 3 3 3
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Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................84 064 81 613 81 555 79 187 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................3 058 2 972 2 971 6 998 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................4 555 4 438 4 435 4 602 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................10 671 10 434 10 429 8 925 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................2 773 2 647 2 727 209Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................11 127 11 666 11 537 13 970 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 3Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................8 541 8 541 8 541 6 719Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................290 290 290 —Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................34 29 29 1 246
Total expenses 125 113 122 630 122 514 121 859
Income
Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................917 896 877 1 194Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................120 744 106 964 106 925 100 323Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................4 008 3 970 3 970 3 954Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................4 4 4 —Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................829 829 829 829Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -1Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................272 264 264 492
Total income 126 774 112 927 112 869 106 791
Net cost of providing services -1 661 9 703 9 645 15 068
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 67 — 1 058
Net income from/expenses to state government — 67 — 1 058
Other comprehensive income
Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -4 284
Total comprehensive result 1 661 -9 636 -9 645 -18 294
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Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................10 738 6 591 8 355 16 737Receivables .......................................................................................................................................1 001 1 001 1 168 1 001Non-current assets held for sale .......................................................................................................................................255 255 255 255
Total current assets 11 994 7 847 9 778 17 993
Non current assets
Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................106 161 103 616 114 694 97 715Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................31 069 34 660 26 034 38 375Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................23 23 37 23
Total non-current assets 137 253 138 299 140 765 136 113
Total assets 149 247 146 146 150 543 154 106
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................5 698 5 983 5 029 6 268Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................2 808 2 609 2 544 2 174 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................7 427 7 320 7 147 7 213 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................3 244 2 994 2 705 2 744Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................1 450 1 450 1 672 1 450
Total current liabilities 20 627 20 356 19 097 19 849
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................22 845 21 676 18 818 20 507Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................5 101 5 101 5 921 5 101
Total non-current liabilities 27 946 26 777 24 739 25 608
Total liabilities 48 573 47 133 43 836 45 457
Net assets 100 674 99 013 106 707 108 649
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................4 065 2 404 5 814 12 040Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................96 609 96 609 100 893 96 609
Total equity 100 674 99 013 106 707 108 649
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................103 396 100 143 100 156 96 121Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................11 412 11 951 11 822 14 873GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 90Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................290 290 290 —Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................34 29 29 —
Cash used in operations 115 132 112 413 112 297 111 084
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................120 744 106 964 106 925 100 323Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................917 896 877 1 194Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 008 3 970 3 970 4 310Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 4 4 —Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................829 829 829 868GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1 205Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................272 264 264 502
Cash generated from operations 126 774 112 927 112 869 108 402
State government
Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 67 — 1 058
Net cash provided by state government — 67 — 1 058
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 11 642 581 572 -1 624
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................7 540 10 772 7 369 3 194
Cash used in investing activities 7 540 10 772 7 369 3 194
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................45 45 45 3
Cash generated from investing activities 45 45 45 3
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -7 495 -10 727 -7 324 -3 191
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 4 147 -10 146 -6 752 -4 815
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 6 591 16 737 15 107 21 552
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 10 738 6 591 8 355 16 737
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2012–13 Budget and the 2011–12 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income ― controlled
Expenses
The $2.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to an increase in employee costs as a result of a three-year enterprise agreement for operational (firefighting) staff that was approved in 2011–12 ($1.7 million).
Income
The $13.8 million increase in income is primarily due to additional funding received from the Community Emergency Services Fund for employee expenses (associated with the 2008 Enterprise Agreement) that were previously funded from cash ($11.3 million).
Statement of financial position — controlled
No major variations.
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
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Contents
Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 104 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 104 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 104 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 104 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 105 Program 1: Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support .............. 106 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 110 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 116 Additional information for administered items ............................................................................... 118
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Objective
To create a safer community by providing a unified strategic direction to the emergency services sector for service delivery, governance and accountability.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. MF O’Brien Minister for Emergency Services
1. Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support
1.1 Emergency Service Support 1.2 Emergency Management
Administered items
In addition to the above responsibilities, the agency administers the following item on behalf of the minister:
• Community Emergency Services Fund.
Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013–14
Budget(a)
2012–13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011–12 Actual(b)
South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission .............. 49.8 69.2 72.1
Total 49.8 69.2 72.1
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).
Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services(a)
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support .......................... 13 955 18 113 21 502 13 357
Total 13 955 18 113 21 502 13 357
(a) The net cost of services excludes transfers from the Community Emergency Services Fund.
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Investing expenditure summary
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
Existing projects Emergency Information Warning System (Alert SA) ............................................................... 250 2 715 2 125 296 State Emergency Information Call Centre .............. — 75 — 50
Total existing projects 250 2 790 2 125 346
Annual programs Minor Capital Works and Equipment ...................... — 40 — 614
Total annual programs — 40 — 614
Total investing expenditure 250 2 830 2 125 960
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Program 1: Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support
Description/objective
The emergency services sector is comprised of the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) and the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES).
SAFECOM performs the following functions for the sector:
• develops and implements an emergency management framework for South Australia in the national context
• develops and maintains a strategic and policy framework across the emergency services sector
• develops and maintains a framework of sound corporate governance and business support across the emergency services sector
• effectively allocates resources within the emergency services sector.
Sub-programs
1.1 Emergency Service Support
1.2 Emergency Management
Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 5 570 7 744 5 263 10 395 Supplies and services ................................................... 5 713 8 385 8 570 5 517 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 867 853 853 303 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 2 530 5 269 10 714 2 002
Total expenses 14 680 22 251 25 400 18 217
Income
Sale of goods and services .......................................... Commonwealth revenues ............................................. Interest revenue ............................................................ Other income ................................................................
575 — 24
126
561 3 385
70 122
561 3 145
70 122
490 3 615
544 211
Total income 725 4 138 3 898 4 860
Net cost of providing services 13 955 18 113 21 502 13 357
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 49.8 69.2 45.7 72.1
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Sub-program 1.1: Emergency Service Support
Description/objective
This sub-program provides service support to the operational agencies MFS, CFS and SES. This includes executive support, risk, human resource management, information technology, asset procurement and financial management.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 8 570 9 236 9 402 13 592 Income .......................................................................... 725 753 753 1 245
Net cost of sub-program 7 845 8 483 8 649 12 347
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 42.8 50.2 40.7 53.1
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $0.7 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to ongoing budget savings strategies.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $4.4 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• ongoing budget savings strategies ($2.7 million)
• once-off targeted voluntary separation packages paid in 2011–12 ($1.7 million).
The $0.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to lower interest revenue.
Highlights 2012–13
• Revised and implemented a SAFECOM workforce plan.
• Commenced the development of the State Water Safety Plan 2012–15.
• Increased training to volunteer peer support officers.
• Commenced a review of audit and risk management processes across the sector.
• Commenced a review of asset management and procurement processes across the sector.
• Improved the availability of information to the logistics functional service.
• Increased support to volunteers to assist with recruitment, in particular culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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Targets 2013–14
• Implement the workforce plan including the restructure of human resources, volunteer support and occupational health, safety and welfare branches.
• Implement the State Water Safety Plan.
• Complete the review of asset management and procurement processes across the sector.
• Assist with project management of CFS and SES buildings.
• Implement the recognition of a volunteer employer program.
Sub-program 1.2: Emergency Management
Description/objective
This sub-program provides emergency management initiatives across state. This includes the Emergency Information Warning System (Alert SA) and State Emergency Information Capability Call Centre (SEICCC) programs as well as administering a range of joint state and Commonwealth Government funded initiatives.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 6 110 13 015 15 998 4 625 Income .......................................................................... — 3 385 3 145 3 615
Net cost of sub-program 6 110 9 630 12 853 1 010
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 7.0 19.0 5.0 19.0
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $6.9 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced emergency management grant program expenditure, mainly as Commonwealth Government funding is yet to be confirmed for 2013–14 ($5.0 million)
• the completion of the E-mergency Connect project in 2012–13 ($1.6 million)
• reduced expenditure for Alert SA in 2013–14 ($0.3 million).
The $3.4 million decrease in income is due to Commonwealth Government revenues for emergency management grants not yet being confirmed for 2013–14.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $3.0 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• lower than budgeted expenditure for emergency management grant programs ($3.4 million)
partially offset by
• increased expenditure on the E-mergency Connect project ($0.3 million).
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2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $8.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure on emergency management grant programs in 2012–13 ($5.0 million)
• increased expenditure on the Alert SA project in 2012–13 ($2.5 million)
• increased expenditure on the E-mergency Connect project in 2012–13 ($0.8 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Continued to implement the zone emergency risk management program.
• Continued to develop the Alert SA project including the initial implementation of the national Emergency Alert location based information warnings in South Australia.
• Developed a secure emergency management web portal.
• Continued roll out of E-mergency Connect infrastructure.
• Led the development of the National Risk Assessment System on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.
• Led the development of a strategy with the Local Government Association for the use of council equipment during a disaster.
Targets 2013–14
• Complete the implementation phase of the Alert SA and SEICC projects.
• Implement the State Risk Assessment System for natural hazards.
• Implement the National Partnership agreement for Commonwealth Government and state grant funding to mitigate disasters.
• Implement the final stage of national Emergency Alert location based warnings in South Australia.
• Develop a public all-hazards emergency management web-portal.
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South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................4 042 6 049 3 692 6 584 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................199 210 206 1 144 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................312 361 322 394 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................607 701 636 670 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................410 423 407 1 603Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................5 514 8 149 8 375 5 127 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................110 107 107 50Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................867 853 853 303Borrowing costs .........................................................................................................................................................................7 7 7 —Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................2 490 5 092 10 714 2 002Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................40 218 — —Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................82 81 81 340
Total expenses 14 680 22 251 25 400 18 217
Income
Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................— 3 385 3 145 3 615Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................9 592 11 003 11 186 13 369Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................575 561 561 490Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................24 70 70 544Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................126 122 122 211
Total income 10 317 15 141 15 084 18 229
Net cost of providing services 4 363 7 110 10 316 -12
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 739 — 1 443
Net income from/expenses to state government — 739 — 1 443
Other comprehensive income
Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -24
Total comprehensive result -4 363 -6 371 -10 316 1 431
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Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................2 470 5 788 202 13 662Receivables .......................................................................................................................................949 949 1 474 949
Total current assets 3 419 6 737 1 676 14 611
Non current assets
Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................32 32 183 32Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................2 895 3 512 4 497 1 535Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................2 006 2 006 584 2 006
Total non-current assets 4 933 5 550 5 264 3 573
Total assets 8 352 12 287 6 940 18 184
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................1 545 1 482 1 714 1 419Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................110 81 203 6 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................616 616 376 616 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................314 314 304 314Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................41 41 92 41
Total current liabilities 2 626 2 534 2 689 2 396
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................3 022 2 686 2 616 2 350Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................172 172 319 172
Total non-current liabilities 3 194 2 858 2 935 2 522
Total liabilities 5 820 5 392 5 624 4 918
Net assets 2 532 6 895 1 316 13 266
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................2 532 6 895 1 292 13 266Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................— — 24 —
Total equity 2 532 6 895 1 316 13 266
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 142 7 270 4 789 10 566Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 624 8 256 8 482 7 748Interest paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................7 7 7 —Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 490 5 092 10 714 2 002GST paid ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 183Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................40 218 — —Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................82 81 81 —
Cash used in operations 13 385 20 924 24 073 20 499
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................9 592 11 003 11 186 13 369Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 3 385 3 145 3 615Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................575 561 561 603Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................24 70 70 553GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 2 178Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................126 122 122 820
Cash generated from operations 10 317 15 141 15 084 21 138
State government
Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 739 — 1 443
Net cash provided by state government — 739 — 1 443
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -3 068 -5 044 -8 989 2 082
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................250 2 830 2 125 960
Cash used in investing activities 250 2 830 2 125 960
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -250 -2 830 -2 125 -960
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -3 318 -7 874 -11 114 1 122
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 5 788 13 662 11 316 12 540
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 2 470 5 788 202 13 662
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Administered items for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................8 192 7 218 7 957 3 888Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................2 269 3 734 2 977 3 408Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................236 828 223 067 222 425 217 595
Total expenses 247 289 234 019 233 359 224 891
Income
Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................244 378 231 258 230 243 223 170Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................411 406 406 645Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................2 500 2 500 2 500 2 195
Total income 247 289 234 164 233 149 226 010
Total comprehensive result — 145 -210 1 119
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Administered items for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission
Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................698 698 2 494 553Receivables .......................................................................................................................................3 524 3 524 3 126 3 524
Total current assets 4 222 4 222 5 620 4 077
Total assets 4 222 4 222 5 620 4 077
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................2 212 2 212 4 584 2 212
Total current liabilities 2 212 2 212 4 584 2 212
Total liabilities 2 212 2 212 4 584 2 212
Net assets 2 010 2 010 1 036 1 865
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................2 010 2 010 1 036 1 865
Total equity 2 010 2 010 1 036 1 865
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Administered items for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission
Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................8 192 7 218 7 957 7 988Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................2 269 3 734 2 977 3 408Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................236 828 223 067 222 425 219 967
Cash used in operations 247 289 234 019 233 359 231 363
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................244 378 231 258 230 243 222 746Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................411 406 406 645Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 500 2 500 2 500 2 221Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 4 100
Cash generated from operations 247 289 234 164 233 149 229 712
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities — 145 -210 -1 651
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents — 145 -210 -1 651
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 698 553 2 704 2 204
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 698 698 2 494 553
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2013–14 Budget and the 2012–13 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income ― controlled
Expenses
The $7.6 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• the carryover of funding for emergency management grant programs from 2011–12 to 2012–13 ($5.0 million)
• expenditure for the E-mergency Connect project in 2012–13 ($1.6 million)
• the carryover of funding for Alert SA from 2011–12 to 2012–13 ($0.3 million)
• ongoing budget savings in 2013–14 ($0.8 million).
Income
The $4.8 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• Commonwealth Government revenues for emergency management grants not yet being confirmed for 2013–14 ($3.4 million)
• lower payments from the Community Emergency Services Fund (CESF) reflecting changes to expenditure initiatives and allocated savings ($1.3 million).
Statement of financial position — controlled
The $3.9 million decrease in total assets is primarily due to a decrease in cash balances ($3.3 million).
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
Statement of comprehensive income — administered items
Expenses
The $13.3 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• an increase in payments to the MFS from the CESF for wage increases associated with the MFS 2008 Enterprise Agreement, which was previously funded from MFS cash balances ($11.3 million)
• MFS fire fighters enterprise bargaining agreement employee cost increments ($1.7 million)
• capital replacement of breathing apparatus for CFS frontline services ($1.5 million)
• enterprise bargaining agreement payments to other staff within the emergency services sector ($0.5 million)
partially offset by
• budget savings measures across emergency service agencies ($1.5 million).
Income
The $13.1 million increase in income is primarily due to emergency service levy remissions.
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Statement of financial position — controlled
No major variations.
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
Additional information for administered items
Additional information on administered items is included in the following table.
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Additional information for administered items for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission Statement of cash flows
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Operating activities
Cash Outflows Payments for supplies and services
Community Emergency Services Fund — levy collection ........................................................................... 6 824 6 657 6 657 7 988 Community Emergency Services Fund — other expenses and projects ...................................................... 574 561 561 — Community Emergency Services Fund — other supplies and services ........................................................ 794 — 739 —
Grants and subsidies Volunteer support and community grants ......................... 2 269 3 734 2 977 3 408
Intra-government transfers Community Emergency Services Fund — emergency services agencies ............................................................. 212 052 198 875 198 233 193 972 Community Emergency Services Fund — emergency services provided by other government agencies ............. 24 776 24 192 24 192 25 995
Cash used in operations 247 289 234 019 233 359 231 363
Cash inflows Intra-government transfers
Emergency services levy — fixed property collections (government)..................................................................... 2 715 2 675 2 917 2 233 Emergency services levy — fixed property collections (private – including local government) .............................. 95 507 94 812 94 450 95 648 Emergency services levy — mobile property .................... 32 500 32 000 32 300 31 518 Emergency services levy — remissions ............................ 106 283 94 562 93 396 86 440 Emergency services levy — pensioner concessions ........ 7 373 7 209 7 180 6 907
Fees, fines and penalties Emergency services levy — certificate sales and other .... 411 406 406 645
Interest received Community Emergency Services Fund — from fund cash balance ..................................................................... 2 500 2 500 2 500 2 221
Other receipts Other receivables .............................................................. — — — 4 100
Cash generated from operations 247 289 234 164 233 149 229 712 Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities — 145 -210 -1 651 Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents — 145 -210 -1 651 Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 698 553 2 704 2 204
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 698 698 2 494 553
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Contents
Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 122 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 122 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 122 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 123 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 123 Program 1: State Emergency Service ........................................................................................ 124 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 128 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 131
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Objective
The Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 provides for the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) to:
• assist the South Australian Commissioner of Police in dealing with any emergency
• assist the state coordinator (the South Australian Commissioner of Police), in accordance with the State Emergency Management Plan, in carrying out prevention, preparedness, response and recovery operations under the Emergency Management Act 2004
• assist the Chief Executive, Department for Health and Ageing, in accordance with the Public Health Emergency Management Plan, in carrying out prevention, preparedness, response or recovery operations under the Public and Environmental Health Act 1987
• assist the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service and South Australian Country Fire Service in dealing with any emergency
• deal with any emergency caused by flood or storm damage, or where there is no other body or person with lawful authority to assume control of operations for dealing with the emergency
• deal with any emergency until such time as any other body or person that has lawful authority to assume control of operations for dealing with the emergency has assumed control
• respond to emergency calls and, where appropriate, provide assistance in any situation of need (whether or not the situation constitutes an emergency)
• undertake rescues.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. MF O’Brien Minister for Emergency Services
1. State Emergency Service Nil
Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013−14
Budget(a)
2012−13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011−12 Actual(b)
South Australian State Emergency Service ........................................... 40.2 40.4 31.0
Total 40.2 40.4 31.0
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).
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Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services(a)
2013−14 Budget
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13 Budget
2011−12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. State Emergency Service ................................... 13 004 13 039 12 071 11 783
Total 13 004 13 039 12 071 11 783
(a) The net cost of services excludes transfers from the Community Emergency Services Fund.
Investing expenditure summary
2013−14 Budget
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13 Budget
2011−12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
Annual programs Capital Works and Rescue Equipment .................. 3 346 2 777 3 277 2 153 Replacement of SA Government Radio Network (GRN) Radios ........................................................ 369 360 360 86 SES Light Vehicle Fleet ......................................... 250 200 200 1 130
Total annual programs 3 965 3 337 3 837 3 369
Total investing expenditure 3 965 3 337 3 837 3 369
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Program 1: State Emergency Service
Description/objective
SES provides a community based volunteer emergency service across the state. Provisions under the State Emergency Management Plan, established by the Emergency Management Act 2004, confer responsibilities on SES to act as a control agency for emergencies associated with flooding, extreme weather and structural collapse, and establishes the SES as a functional service in its own right. SES is also responsible as a hazard leader for maintaining the state plan for extreme weather including heat waves.
SES currently consists of 67 units located in both rural and urban centres across South Australia (54 units are based in rural areas). The service comprises approximately 1650 volunteers and 40 employees. SES also provides support for volunteer marine rescue organisations, their 14 flotillas and approximately 580 operational and 2000 affiliated volunteer marine rescue volunteers strategically located along South Australia’s coastline.
The rescue and support services SES volunteer units provide include:
• storm damage and flood mitigation
• general and disaster rescue
• road crash rescue
• structural collapse and confined space search
• land, air and evidence search
• animal rescue
• vertical rescue of all forms (cliffs, caves and structures)
• marine search and rescue (rivers, lakes and sea)
• operations support
• aerial observation and logistics support
• base support operations, including bushfire response staging area management.
In addition to volunteer response, training and operations, SES is also involved in community education (through the Community FloodSafe project) and emergency management activities including planning, training and support to zone emergency management committees.
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Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013−14 Budget
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13 Budget
2011−12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 4 368 4 331 4 236 3 656 Supplies and services ................................................... 6 401 6 759 6 216 6 931 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 2 316 2 316 1 768 1 970 Grants and Subsidies ................................................... — — — 79 Other expenses ............................................................ 114 113 113 96
Total expenses 13 199 13 519 12 333 12 732
Income Other grants.................................................................. — 110 — — Sales of goods and services ......................................... — 179 — 2 Interest revenue ............................................................ 23 23 94 37 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... 45 45 45 -68 Resources received free of charge ............................... — — — 644 Other income ................................................................ 127 123 123 334
Total income 195 480 262 949
Net cost of providing services 13 004 13 039 12 071 11 783
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 40.2 40.4 40.4 31.0
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
No major variations.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $1.2 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher depreciation following the completion of significant infrastructure projects in 2011–12 ($0.5 million)
• additional funding for training places under the Productivity Places program ($0.2 million)
• a carryover of E-mergency Connect project funds from 2011–12 to 2012–13 ($0.2 million)
• additional funding for the Community FloodSafe project ($0.1 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $0.8 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• higher depreciation following the completion of significant infrastructure projects during 2011–12 ($0.3 million)
• additional funding for training places under the Productivity Places program ($0.2 million)
• a carryover of E-mergency Connect project funds from 2011–12 to 2012–13 ($0.2 million).
The $0.5 million decrease in revenue is primarily due to the recognition of land at Noarlunga and Burra received free of charge from the City of Onkaparinga Council and the SA Country Fire Service in 2011–12.
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Highlights 2012–13
• Launched a new Community Engagement Unit focusing on community education programs (FloodSafe, StormSafe, and HeatSafe), volunteer recruitment and public relations.
• Officially opened new buildings for the Tumby Bay and Campbelltown units.
• Purchased a new facility for the Mount Barker unit and relocated the Western Adelaide, Community Engagement and State Operations Coordination units to a new location in the Netley Commercial Park precinct.
• Introduced a new learning and development framework to ensure sufficient volunteers are accredited in relevant skill areas to meet the response needs of communities.
• Introduced a new incident management framework.
• Entered into a memorandum of understanding with the State Recovery Office to outline the role of SES in the transition from response to recovery.
• Integrated health, safety and welfare education into the training framework.
• Implemented a new organisational structure within SES.
Targets 2013–14
• Complete facility improvements for the Whyalla unit.
• Deliver three new SES marine vessels.
• Implement a new electronic computer based incident management support system.
• Actively contribute to national emergency management reform processes, taskforces and inquiries.
• Complete a review of the SES Standards of Emergency Response.
• Expand the Community FloodSafe program through increasing the number of council partners.
• Implement the SES strategic recruitment strategy pilot program.
• Implement programs to increase SES membership from culturally diverse groups.
• Coordinate SES and volunteer marine rescue response to new nationally harmonised maritime safety regulations.
Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Average response time to road rescues (in minutes) 21 20 21 20 No. of qualified peer support volunteers 8 6 7 5
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Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of national, state and sector emergency management forums and meetings attended by employees New activity indicator.
330 330 n.a. n.a.
No. of major exercises participated in or conducted 6 5 5 n.a. No. of incidents 5 630 5 360 7 500 5 264 No. of operational person hours 240 000 211 949 240 000 238 949 No. of volunteers as at 30 June each year 1 650 1 640 1 697 1 700 No. of integrated contingency plans maintained by SES 11 10 10 10 No. of zone emergency management committee meetings held
55 66 55 44
No. of emergency management courses conducted In 2012–13, SES facilitated additional emergency management courses under a Productivity Places program initiative.
20 65 20 20
No. of state and regional training courses conducted 90 81 80 70 Average length of service of volunteer members as at 30 June each year
8 years and
6 months
8 years and 4 months
8 years and 5 months
8 years and 4 months
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State Emergency Service
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................3 629 3 603 3 518 2 691 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................83 81 80 450 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................162 160 157 147 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................352 348 342 274 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................142 139 139 94Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................6 401 6 759 6 216 6 906 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 25Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................2 316 2 316 1 768 1 970Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 79Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................114 113 113 96
Total expenses 13 199 13 519 12 333 12 732
Income
Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................14 605 14 665 14 622 13 436Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................— 110 — —Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................— 179 — 2Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................23 23 94 37Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................45 45 45 -68Resources received free of charge ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 644Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................127 123 123 334
Total income 14 800 15 145 14 884 14 385
Net cost of providing services -1 601 -1 626 -2 551 -1 653
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 75 — —
Net income from/expenses to state government — 75 — —
Net result 1 601 1 701 2 551 1 653
Other comprehensive income
Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1 402
Total comprehensive result 1 601 1 701 2 551 3 055
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State Emergency Service
Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................2 141 2 047 2 630 1 212Receivables .......................................................................................................................................275 275 389 275Other financial assets .......................................................................................................................................235 235 256 235
Total current assets 2 651 2 557 3 275 1 722
Non current assets
Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................22 733 21 574 21 569 20 415Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................13 578 13 088 12 245 13 226Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................12 12 27 12
Total non-current assets 36 323 34 674 33 841 33 653
Total assets 38 974 37 231 37 116 35 375
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................1 466 1 432 1 927 1 398Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................44 31 73 1 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................261 261 339 261 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................105 105 66 105Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................195 203 271 209
Total current liabilities 2 071 2 032 2 676 1 974
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................1 039 912 750 785Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................579 603 919 633
Total non-current liabilities 1 618 1 515 1 669 1 418
Total liabilities 3 689 3 547 4 345 3 392
Net assets 35 285 33 684 32 771 31 983
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................28 369 26 768 27 257 25 067Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................6 916 6 916 5 514 6 916
Total equity 35 285 33 684 32 771 31 983
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................4 303 4 253 4 158 3 620Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................6 400 6 758 6 215 8 519Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 79Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................38 37 37 —
Cash used in operations 10 741 11 048 10 410 12 218
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................14 605 14 665 14 622 13 436Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 110 — —Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 2Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 179 — —Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................23 23 94 39GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 929Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................127 123 123 459
Cash generated from operations 14 755 15 100 14 839 14 865
State government
Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 75 — —Payments
Net cash provided by state government — 75 — —
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 4 014 4 127 4 429 2 647
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................3 965 3 337 3 837 3 372Other payments .......................................................................................................................................— — — -21
Cash used in investing activities 3 965 3 337 3 837 3 351
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................45 45 45 —
Cash generated from investing activities 45 45 45 —
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -3 920 -3 292 -3 792 -3 351
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 94 835 637 -704
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 2 047 1 212 1 993 1 916
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 2 141 2 047 2 630 1 212
Non cash transactions
Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 644
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2013−14 Budget and the 2012−13 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income ― controlled
Expenses
No major variations.
Income
No major variations.
Statement of financial position — controlled
The $1.7 million increase in total assets is primarily due to the acquisition of new buildings, plant and equipment for SES units across the state.
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
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Agency: Environment Protection Authority
Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation
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Contents
Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 136 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 136 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 136 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 136 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 137 Program 1: Environment and Radiation Protection ................................................................... 138 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 144 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 148
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Objective
To achieve a clean, healthy and valued environment that supports social and economic wellbeing for all South Australians now and in the future.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation
1. Environment and Radiation Protection
1.1 Environment Protection 1.2 Radiation Protection
Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013–14
Budget(a)
2012–13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011–12 Actual(b)
Environment Protection Authority ........................................................ 205.4 216.0 218.2
Total 205.4 216.0 218.2
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).
Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. Environment and Radiation Protection ................ -7 419 -5 964 -6 112 -5 258
Total -7 419 -5 964 -6 112 -5 258
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Investing expenditure summary
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
Existing projects Licensing Information Technology System ............ 400 1 568 1 070 360
Total existing projects 400 1 568 1 070 360
Annual programs Minor Capital Works and Equipment ...................... 525 569 569 351
Total annual programs 525 569 569 351
Total investing expenditure 925 2 137 1 639 711
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Program 1: Environment and Radiation Protection
Description/objective
A better environment — protected for all South Australians.
Sub-programs
1.1 Environment Protection
1.2 Radiation Protection
Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 20 554 21 925 19 860 21 795 Supplies and services ................................................... 6 488 6 983 6 805 7 225 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 894 849 1 183 989 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 225 222 245 192 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 20 466 20 412 17 048 18 883 Other expenses ............................................................ 153 152 81 652
Total expenses 48 780 50 543 45 222 49 736
Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 31 597 113 373 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 465 1 100 421 1210 Other grants.................................................................. — 25 — — Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 55 488 54 571 50 586 53 052 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 113 112 112 68 Interest revenue ............................................................ 102 102 102 259 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — -2 Other income ................................................................ — — — 34
Total income 56 199 56 507 51 334 54 994
Net cost of providing services -7 419 -5 964 -6 112 -5 258
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 205.4 216.0 208.3 218.2
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Sub-program 1.1: Environment Protection
Description/objective
Environmental goals — these goals have a long-term horizon and are met through both direct Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulatory and policy effort as well as through collaboration with others in government, industry and the community. There are four environmental goals associated with the purpose and objectives for this sub-program — good quality air, good quality land, good quality water and protection from noise.
The EPA exercises the powers, functions and duties of the Environment Protection Act 1993 to minimise, monitor and evaluate human impacts on the environment by:
• administering and enforcing the Act
• licensing, inspecting and auditing activities that have an impact on the environment
• undertaking environmental assessment of new developments
• delivering avoidance and reduction programs for water, catchments, air, noise and waste
• promoting best practice compliance and resource efficiency programs for licensees
• providing support to local government
• monitoring and reporting on air and water quality
• assessing and reporting on industry monitoring programs
• delivering a program of works to improve water quality in the Mount Lofty Ranges watershed and Murraylands
• developing statutory and non-statutory environmental policies
• undertaking state of the environment reporting.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 47 598 49 141 43 917 48 483 Income .......................................................................... 53 152 53 244 48 094 53 122
Net cost of sub-program -5 554 -4 103 -4 177 -4 639
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 192.3 201.7 194.0 203.4
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $1.5 million decrease in 2013–14 expenses is primarily due to:
• decrease in externally funded projects ($1.2 million)
• decrease in targeted voluntary separation package payments ($0.8 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $5.2 million increase in 2012–13 Estimated Result expenses is primarily due to:
• an increase in solid waste levy payments to Zero Waste SA ($3.2 million)
• an increase in externally funded projects ($1.2 million)
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• targeted voluntary separation package payments in 2012–13 (0.8 million).
The $5.2 million increase in 2012–13 Estimated Result income is primarily due to:
• an increase in solid waste levy revenue ($4.0 million)
• an increase in externally funded projects ($1.2 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
No major variations.
Highlights 2012–13
• Finalised procedures to allow for the implementation of water restriction and prohibition zones under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and established the first water prohibition area in Allenby Gardens/Flinders Park.
• Continued to enhance and improve accessibility and transparency of EPA information by adding to the online public register, reviewing the EPA website and significantly increasing content.
• Continued implementation of the new obligations for resource recovery of waste under the Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010.
Targets 2013–14
• Implement the first tranche of recommendations from the final report of the Planning Review Committee to improve the EPA’s influence in the planning system.
• Release the SA Government Statement document Framework for Air Quality to replace the State Air Quality Plan for consultation.
• Commence implementation of the EPA Communications and Engagement Framework.
• Establish and implement the inaugural EPA 2013–14 Compliance Plan.
• Implement waste reforms in consultation with the waste industry reference group including implementing the online waste tracking system.
• Implement the new EPA licensing system developed through the Licensing Administration Modernisation Project (LAMP) to reform EPA licensing.
• Streamline the aquaculture assessment process as one of the Government of South Australia’s Public Sector Renewal Program 90 day change projects.
• Complete a study into the noise levels from the Waterloo wind farm.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Improved air quality as indicated by the number of days per calendar year where the air quality NEPM PM10 particle standard of 50 micrograms of particles per cubic metre air is exceeded at the following sites: Measure discontinued.
• LeFevre n.a. 4 days No more than 5 days
0 days
• Christie Downs n.a. 0 days No more than 5 days
0 days
• Elizabeth n.a. 1 day No more than 5 days
2 days
• Netley n.a. 2 days No more than 5 days
0 days
Improved air quality in Port Pirie as measured by the annual average concentration for airborne lead: Measure revised from 2013–14 (see below).
• Frank Green Park Reporting data from this site to be discontinued from 2013–14.
n.a. 0.20 µg/m3 Not to exceed O.5 µg/m3
0.11 µg/m3
• Port Pirie Ellen Street Reporting data from this site to be discontinued from 2013–14.
n.a. 2.00 µg/m3 Not to exceed 1.6 µg/m3
1.81 µg/m3
Average annual concentration of airborne lead within agreed limits at key Pt Pirie community sites: Revised measure replacing measure above.
• Port Pirie Oliver Street Not to exceed O.5 µg/m3
O.42 µg/m3 Not to exceed O.5 µg/m3
0.26 µg/m3
• Pirie West Primary School Not to exceed O.5 µg/m3
O.28 µg/m3 Not to exceed O.5 µg/m3
0.36 µg/m3
Improved air quality in Whyalla as indicated by a decrease in the number of exceedences of the air quality NEPM PM10 particle standard (50 micrograms of particles per cubic metre air), measured at Schulz Reserve
No more than 5 days
1 day No more than 5 days
1 day
% of development plan amendment responses made within statutory timeframes
100% 100% 100% 95%
% of development application responses and approvals made within statutory timeframe
100% 98% 100% 96%
No. of inspections of licensed premises, audits and other environmental measures to ensure compliance with the Act 2013–14 target increased due to inclusion of an additional regulatory function
720 650 650 574
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Sub-program 1.2: Radiation Protection
Description/objective
Environmental goals — these goals have a long-term horizon and are met through both direct EPA regulatory and policy effort as well as through collaboration with others in government, industry and the community. There is one environmental goal associated with the purpose and objectives for this sub-program — protection from radiation.
The EPA exercises the powers, functions and duties of the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 to minimise adverse impacts of radiation on human health and the environment by:
• administration and enforcement of the Act
• assessment of applications for new radiation sources, premises and users
• monitoring and surveillance of radiation management at operating uranium mines and former mining and milling sites
• monitoring and surveillance of radiation use by industry, science, medicine, the public and in the environment
• development of options and assessment of proposals for radioactive waste management
• assessment of proposals for new projects involving radiation or radioactive materials
• development and review of statutory and non-statutory radiation protection policies
• provision of advice on ionising and non-ionising radiation protection to government departments, workers, industry and the public.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 1 182 1 402 1 305 1 253 Income .......................................................................... 3 047 3 263 3 240 1 872
Net cost of sub-program -1 865 -1 861 -1 935 -619
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 13.1 14.3 14.3 14.8
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $0.2 million decrease in 2013–14 expenses is primarily due to additional two FTE diagnostic radiographers employed for diagnostic X-ray apparatus registration and testing ending 2012–13.
The $0.2 million decrease in 2013–14 income is primarily due to a decrease in radiation protection licence fees as a result of the annual fees and charges reviews.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
No major variations.
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2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $1.4 million increase in 2012–13 Estimated Result income is primarily due to:
• introduction of new Radiation licence fees in 2012–13 ($0.7 million)
• lower fees received in 2011–12 due to the delay in implementing full cost recovery from radiation protection licence fees ($0.7 million).
Highlight 2012–13
• Completed phase 3 of the third-party testing of X-ray machines.
Targets 2013–14
• Finalise the four-year program to implement third party testing of X-ray machines.
Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
Ensure radioactive sources, premises and users of radiation comply with the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 through assessments, inspections and audits
• % of new applications for registration of radioactive sources and premises assessed
100% 100% 100% 100%
Ensure licensed uranium mines and proposals for new projects comply with the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982:
• % of radiation reports from uranium mines and all new projects are assessed
100% 100% 100% 100%
Ensure X-ray machines comply with regulations: • % of all new dental, medical and veterinary X-ray
machines registered in a timely fashion A ‘timely fashion’ is defined as within 6 months of application (metro areas) or within 12 months of application (rural and remote areas) Estimated result represents the percentage of dental X-ray machines registered in phase 1 2012–13 target represents percentage of fixed, mobile or portable medical and veterinary X-ray machines registered in phase 1 and phase 2
80% 75% 60% 82%
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Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................16 321 16 764 15 997 16 558 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................576 584 656 1 249 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................973 1 014 888 983 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................1 772 1 833 1 628 1 907 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................912 1 730 691 1 098Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................6 488 6 983 6 805 7 209 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 16Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................894 849 1 183 989Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................225 222 245 192Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................20 466 20 412 17 048 18 883Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................153 152 81 652
Total expenses 48 780 50 543 45 222 49 736
Income
Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................31 597 113 373Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................465 1 100 421 1 210Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................— 25 — —Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................55 488 54 571 50 586 53 052Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................113 112 112 68Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................102 102 102 259Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -2Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 34
Total income 56 199 56 507 51 334 54 994
Net cost of providing services -7 419 -5 964 -6 112 -5 258
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 724 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 784 — —Expenses Cash alignment ................................................................................................................................................................................— 998 — —
Net income from/expenses to state government — -214 — 724
Total comprehensive result 7 419 5 750 6 112 5 982
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Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................23 689 15 494 22 562 19 031Receivables .......................................................................................................................................5 710 5 710 3 104 5 710Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................92 92 87 92
Total current assets 29 491 21 296 25 753 24 833
Non current assets
Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................456 470 470 484Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................7 039 6 830 7 508 5 329Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................348 512 — 727
Total non-current assets 7 843 7 812 7 978 6 540
Total assets 37 334 29 108 33 731 31 373
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................2 032 1 966 1 770 1 915Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................63 — — — Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................1 295 1 270 1 307 1 290 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................359 353 365 347 Other .................................................................................................................................................................................134 67 134 —Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................58 57 35 52Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................56 56 221 56
Total current liabilities 3 997 3 769 3 832 3 660
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................4 943 4 385 4 263 4 076Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................327 239 293 155Other non-current liabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................577 644 644 711
Total non-current liabilities 5 847 5 268 5 200 4 942
Total liabilities 9 844 9 037 9 032 8 602
Net assets 27 490 20 071 24 699 22 771
Equity
Contributed capital .......................................................................................................................................— — 8 434 8 434Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................27 053 19 634 15 828 13 900Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................437 437 437 437
Total equity 27 490 20 071 24 699 22 771
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................19 685 21 428 19 136 20 933Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................6 555 7 050 6 872 6 558Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................225 222 245 192Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................20 466 20 412 17 048 18 883Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................148 147 76 131
Cash used in operations 47 079 49 259 43 377 46 697
Cash inflows
Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................465 1 100 421 1 210Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................31 597 113 373Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 25 — —Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................55 488 54 571 50 586 49 159Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................113 112 112 68Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................102 102 102 259Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 34
Cash generated from operations 56 199 56 507 51 334 51 103
State government
Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 724Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 784 — — Cash alignment ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 998 — —
Net cash provided by state government — -214 — 724
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 9 120 7 034 7 957 5 130
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................925 2 137 1 639 464Purchase of intangibles .......................................................................................................................................— — — 249
Cash used in investing activities 925 2 137 1 639 713
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................— — — 1
Cash generated from investing activities — — — 1
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -925 -2 137 -1 639 -712
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Financing activities
Cash outflows
Repayment of state government contributed capital .......................................................................................................................................— 8 434 — —
Cash used in financing activities — 8 434 — —
Cash inflows
Capital contributions from state government .............................................................................................................................................................................— — — 5 239
Cash generated from financing activities — — — 5 239
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) financing activities — -8 434 — 5 239
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 8 195 -3 537 6 318 9 657
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 15 494 19 031 16 244 9 374
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 23 689 15 494 22 562 19 031
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2013–14 Budget and the 2012–13 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income — controlled
Expenses
The $1.8 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• decrease in externally funded projects ($1.2 million)
• decrease in targeted voluntary separation package payments ($0.8 million)
• additional two FTE diagnostic radiographers was employed in 2012–13 for diagnostic X-ray apparatus registration and testing ($0.2 million).
Income
The $0.3 million decrease in 2013–14 income is primarily due to:
• decrease in externally funded projects ($1.2 million)
• decrease in Radiation licence fees as a result of the annual fees and charges reviews ($0.2 million)
partially offset by
• increase in EPA licence fees and waste levies ($1.1 million).
Statement of financial position — controlled
The $8.2 million increase in total assets is primarily due to a repayment of Government of South Australia’s contributed capital in 2012–13.
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income.
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Agency: Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray
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Contents
Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 152 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 152 Ministerial office resources ............................................................................................................ 153 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 153 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 153 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 154 Program 1: Strategy, Science and Resource Monitoring .......................................................... 155 Program 2: Operations and Service Delivery ............................................................................ 166 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 184 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 191 Additional information for administered items ............................................................................... 195
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Objective
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) leads the management of South Australia’s natural resources, to ensure the protection of our environment and that healthy and productive natural resources sustain our wellbeing and economy.
DEWNR achieves this by:
• engaging and involving the community, industry and government, to help share responsibility for natural resources and encourage informed decisions
• facilitating the sustainable use of natural resources for productive purposes
• striving to conserve natural systems for the long term.
Ministerial responsibilities
Minister Programs Sub-programs
The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray
1. Strategy, Science and Resource Monitoring
1.1 Natural Resources, Parks and Places
1.2 Sustainable Water Resources 1.3 Science, Monitoring and
Knowledge
2. Operations and Service Delivery
2.1 Regional Service Delivery 2.2 Major Projects 2.3 River Murray Operations 2.4 Botanic Gardens 2.5 Commercial Services 2.6 Licensing and Permits
Note: Programs and sub-programs have changed due to the amalgamation of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department for Water.
Administered items
In addition to the above responsibilities, the agency administers the following items on behalf of the minister:
• Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium
• Caring for Our Country
• Coast Protection Fund
• Dog and Cat Management Board
• Ministerial other items allocations
• National Action Plan (NAP) for Salinity and Water Quality
• Native Vegetation Fund
• Natural Heritage Trust
• Natural Resources Management (NRM) Fund
• Pastoral Board
• Qualco Sunlands Ground Water Control Trust
• South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board
• Stormwater Management Authority
• Surplus Land and Property Sales Account.
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Statutes
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet maintains a list of statutes applicable to ministers.
Ministerial office resources
2013–14 Budget
Cost of provision
Minister $000 FTE
The Hon. IK Hunter ................................................................................. 1 688 11.0
Workforce summary
FTEs as at 30 June
Agency 2013–14
Budget(a)
2012–13 Estimated
Result(a) 2011–12
Actual
Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources ................ 1 501.8 1 790.4 1 415.6
Administered items for Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources(b) ............................................................................ 1.0 1.0 ―
Total 1 502.8 1 791.4 1 415.6
Less: FTEs transferred in: Department for Water 1 July 2012 331.7
Equals: Data published by the Office of Public Employment and Review (Department of the Premier and Cabinet) 1 502.8 1 791.4 1 083.9
(a) The 2013–14 Budget and 2012–13 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.
(b) Administered items FTEs are not included in the agency program information.
Program net cost of services summary
Net cost of services
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Program $000 $000 $000 $000
1. Strategy, Science and Resource Monitoring ....... 75 891 111 260 93 634 108 671
2. Operations and Service Delivery ......................... 115 055 117 746 110 365 119 392
Total 190 946 229 006 203 999 228 063 Reconciliation to agency net cost of providing services
Less: Net costs transferred in:
Department for Water 1 July 2012 ......................... — — 76 009 84 064
Office of Sustainability and Climate Change from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet on 1 January 2012 .................................... — — — 858
Equals: Net cost of providing services (as per agency statement of comprehensive income) 190 946 229 006 127 990 143 141
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Investing expenditure summary
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
Investments $000 $000 $000 $000
Existing projects Adelaide Botanic Gardens Aquifer Storage and Recovery ......................................................... 247 2 436 4 576 5 584 Adelaide Living Beaches ........................................ ― 9 458 9 679 12 645 Belair National Park Facilities Upgrade .................. ― 938 984 1 225 Heysen Trail — Realignment and Further Development .......................................................... 1 100 ― ― ― Lincoln National Park — Road Sealing ................. ― ― ― 895 Patawalonga Lake System— Repairs and Upgrade(a) .............................................................. 3 200 100 3 300 318 Riverine Recovery(b) ............................................... 15 995 2 967 20 985 ― Seal Bay Conservation Park Facilities Upgrade..... 150 361 200 1 490
Total existing projects 20 692 16 260 39 724 22 157
Annual programs Fire Management on Public Land — Enhanced Capabilities ............................................................ 1 072 1 026 1 026 1 896 Minor Capital Works and Equipment(b) ................... 11 953 13 195 10 352 7 795 South East Drainage System(a) .............................. ― ― 1 522 ― Water Monitoring Equipment(a) ............................... 2 297 2 245 2 883 774
Total annual programs 15 322 16 466 15 783 10 465
Total investing expenditure 36 014 32 726 55 507 32 622
(a) Transferred from the Department for Water effective 1 July 2012.
(b) These projects are a consolidation of projects previously reported separately in the Department for Water and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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Program 1: Strategy, Science and Resource Monitoring
Description/objective
To lead the development and implementation of government policies and strategies for the sustainable use and management of South Australia’s natural resources for the benefit of the community, industry and ecosystems. To provide practical, science-based advice to guide operations and inform government and community decisions on the use of natural resources.
Sub-programs
1.1 Natural Resources, Parks and Places
1.2 Sustainable Water Resources
1.3 Science, Monitoring and Knowledge
Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 38 922 46 305 40 898 50 690 Supplies and services ................................................... 31 450 40 277 29 496 27 613 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 5 347 5 513 4 592 4 723 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 35 582 66 934 61 994 69 134 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 344 634 1 627 17 105 Other expenses ............................................................ 361 8 242 9 869 10 753
Total expenses 112 006 167 905 148 476 180 018
Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 18 855 34 147 35 744 51 739 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 4 860 5 601 5 253 4 104 Other grants.................................................................. 511 411 174 81 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 370 255 261 311 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 11 169 15 042 13 075 14 135 Interest revenues .......................................................... 21 667 21 1 069 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... ― ― ― (506) Other income ................................................................ 329 522 314 414
Total income 36 115 56 645 54 842 71 347
Net cost of providing services 75 891 111 260 93 634 108 671
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 410.2 502.3 472.0 499.3
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Sub-program 1.1: Natural Resources, Parks and Places
Description/objective
To provide coordinated policy direction and legislative and planning frameworks, for the sustainable use and management of natural resources in a changing climate, in order to support communities, industry and ecosystems. To provide policy direction and planning for the effective management of protected areas, marine parks and cultural heritage.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 31 031 41 065 37 629 40 035 Income .......................................................................... 5 329 6 742 4 940 5 190
Net cost of sub-program 25 702 34 323 32 689 34 845
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 166.8 216.0 216.5 227.2
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $10.0 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced expenditure resulting from various departmental savings measures ($3.5 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to corporate services ($3.0 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to various projects funded from the department’s administered items ($0.8 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the state Natural Resource Management (NRM) program ($0.6 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to various minor externally funded projects ($0.6 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the Office of Sustainability and Climate Change ($0.5 million)
• a once-off increase in expenditure relating to the Adelaide Living Beaches project in 2012–13 ($0.5 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation packages in 2012–13 ($0.3 million).
The $1.4 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• reduced income relating to various projects funded from the department’s administered items ($0.8 million)
• reduced income relating to various minor externally funded projects ($0.5 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $3.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure relating to corporate services ($1.2 million)
• increased expenditure relating to various projects funded from the department’s administered items ($1.0 million)
• a once-off increase in expenditure relating to the Adelaide Living Beaches project in 2012–13 ($0.5 million)
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• increased expenditure relating to the State NRM program ($0.3 million)
• increased expenditure relating to minor externally funded projects ($0.3 million).
The $1.8 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• increased income relating to various projects funded from the department’s administered items ($1.0 million)
• increased income relating to various minor externally funded projects ($0.7 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $0.5 million decrease in net cost of services is due to increased income of $1.5 million and increased expenses of $1.0 million for various minor externally funded projects.
Highlights 2012–13
• Launched the South Australian Climate Change Adaptation Framework and the Government Action Plan outlining the roles that the government will play in implementing the framework.
• Developed policy reforms, including The Guide for NRM Business Improvement (NRM standard), to drive the implementation of the State Natural Resources Management Plan 2012–2017 'Our Place — Our Future'.
• Released guidelines for the management of roadside vegetation and held four local government native vegetation management forums.
• Commissioned the Adelaide’s Living Beaches sand transfer project infrastructure.
• Released management plans for South Australia’s 19 marine parks.
• Enhanced the management and extent of the protected area system in South Australia including:
– Supported amendments to the Wilderness Protection Act 1992 to provide for co-management of wilderness protection areas and finalised preparations for creating the 900 000 hectare Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area
– Established a co-management committee for Lake Eyre National Park, Elliot Price Conservation Park and Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park. Established a co-management board for Lake Gairdner National Park and a co-management committee for Gawler Ranges National Park. Proclaimed the Aboriginal-owned Breakaways Conservation Park and established a co-management board for the park
– Adopted strategic management plans for Bimbowrie Conservation Park, Ediacara Conservation Park and five reserves of the Yellabinna region. Released for consultation a draft management plan for seven reserves of eastern Eyre Peninsula and commenced preparation of the management plan for the Arkaroola Protection Area
– Purchased strategically important land at Hanson Bay to add to the Flinders Chase National Park to link conservation lands on the western end of Kangaroo Island.
• Facilitated listing of Picaninnie Ponds under the Ramsar Convention as a Wetland of National Significance.
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Targets 2013–14
• Complete a review of the operation of the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007.
• Support the Greenhouse 2013 conference in Adelaide in October 2013, including initiatives to increase the capacity of natural resources management professionals to respond to climate change.
• Conduct pilot studies to apply The Guide for NRM Business Improvement (NRM standard) to improve the effectiveness of natural resources management.
• Complete the framework for native vegetation Significant Environmental Benefits metrics, including requirements for third party offset providers.
• Finalise the State Koala Strategy.
• Develop and implement a strategy to address increasing soil acidity, in partnership with regional NRM boards and industry groups.
• Implement marine parks in South Australia, including:
– supporting Primary Industries Resources SA Fisheries and Aquaculture in developing and implementing the Fisheries Catch and Effort Reduction program associated with marine parks
– establishing education, monitoring and research programs to support the implementation of the 19 marine park management plans.
• Enhance the protected area system in South Australia, including:
– adding land of conservation value to the Torrens Island Conservation Park
– completing management plans for seven reserves of eastern Eyre Peninsula and releasing, for consultation, draft management plans for the Arkaroola Protection Area and Flinders Ranges National Park.
Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
No. of parks/reserves covered by management plans 224 217 220 210 No. of environmental associations represented in the protected area system of South Australia Environmental associations (a bio-physical regionalisation system) give an indication of the diversity of ecosystems located within the protected area system. This indicator includes protected areas established under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972, Wilderness Protection Act 1992, the Crown Land Management Act 2009, the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and the Arkaroola Protection Act 2012.
279 279 279 278
No. of marine park management plans developed This indicator to be discontinued from 2013–14 as the target has now been met.
n.a. 19 19 —
% of development applications processed within statutory timeframes The coverage includes approximately 99% referrals covered under the River Murray Act 2003, and approximately 1% under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.
100% 98% 100% 100%
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Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of regions that have completed integrated vulnerability assessments to identify climate change risks and exposure
Integrated vulnerability assessments (IVAs) are an important precursor to completing a regional adaptation plan. The South Australia’s Strategic Plan target T62 ‘Climate change adaptation’ is to have adaptation plans covering all 12 South Australian Government regions by 2016. DEWNR is leading the development of IVAs in cooperation with regional stakeholders, key state agencies and the local governments and the Commonwealth Government.
6 2 2 2
No. of native vegetation clearance applications processed Native vegetation clearance applications include matters considered under Section 28 of the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and under the Native Vegetation Regulations 2003. This measure reflects DEWNR activity in supporting the Native Vegetation Council.
200 240 200 200
No. of coastal development applications assessed This measure reflects DEWNR activity in supporting the Coast Protection Board.
190 175 160 170
No. of parks with Indigenous participation in park management Indigenous participation is defined as those parks subject to a co-management agreement under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 or an Indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) under the Native Title Act (Cwth) 1993.
36 20 20 20
No. of state heritage development applications assessed This indicator includes development applications received and assessed under delegation.
750 650 760 n.a.
No. of River Murray development applications assessed Progress on a referral reduction program, noted last year, is pending the outcome of the review of the state planning laws announced in February 2013.
420 400 400 306
No. of Development Act 1993 River Murray policy referrals processed
90 87 60 70
Sub-program 1.2: Sustainable Water Resources
Description/objective
To provide coordinated policy direction, that balances economic, social and environmental considerations, for the planning and management of the state’s water resources to support communities, industry and ecosystems. To provide policy direction and facilitate projects to deliver integrated urban water management.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 45 044 83 284 75 755 98 676 Income .......................................................................... 19 397 33 261 37 643 49 092
Net cost of sub-program 25 647 50 023 38 112 49 584 FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 53.5 56.4 52.6 56.2
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Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $38.2 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• decrease in expenditure relating to delivery of the Stormwater Management program ($28.2 million)
• decrease in expenditure relating to the purchase of water for environmental purposes ($7.9 million)
• decrease in expenditure relating to the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($3.3 million)
• decrease in expenditure relating to the remediation of the Hume Dam ($2.7 million)
partially offset by
• an increase in expenditure relating to the National Partnership Agreement on Implementing Water Reform in the Murray-Darling Basin ($2.8 million).
The $13.9 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• a reduction in income from the Commonwealth Government for the Stormwater Management program ($19.1 million)
• a reduction in income from the Commonwealth Government for the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($2.5 million)
• a reduction in income from the Commonwealth Government for Murray Futures agreements:
– Adaptive Management of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth ($1.6 million)
– Removal of the Goolwa Channel Regulator ($1.5 million)
partially offset by
• an increase in income relating to the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($11.5 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $7.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• an increase in expenditure relating to the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($3.3 million)
• an increase in expenditure relating to the delivery of the Stormwater Management program ($1.7 million)
• an increase in expenditure relating to Murray Futures expenditure for the removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($1.0 million)
• an increase in expenditure relating to programs under the River Murray Improvement program ($0.7 million).
The $4.4 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• a decrease in income for the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($12.5 million)
partially offset by
• increased income relating to the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($2.5 million)
• increased income relating to Murray Futures for removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.4 million)
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• increased income relating to the Murray Futures Adaptive Management of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth ($1.6 million)
• increased income relating to the River Murray Improvement program ($1.2 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $15.4 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• a decrease in expenditure relating to delivery of the Stormwater Management program ($16.8 million)
• a decrease in expenditure relating to the Port Pirie Stormwater project ($0.4 million)
partially offset by
• an increase in expenditure relating to the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($2.0 million).
The $15.8 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• a decrease in income from the Commonwealth Government for the Stormwater Management program ($14.5 million)
• a decrease in income for the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($2.8 million)
partially offset by
• an increase in income relating to the Murray Futures removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($1.0 million)
• an increase in income relating to the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($0.6 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Represented South Australia’s interests in negotiations on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
• Developed the South Australian Annual Environmental Watering Plan 2013–14 for allocation of environmental water from the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder and the Living Murray program for South Australian River Murray priority sites.
• Supported the passing of the Water Industry Act 2012 to establish a new regulatory framework for the water and wastewater services industry in South Australia.
• Released annual reviews of the Northern and Yorke and the Eyre Peninsula Demand and Supply Statements.
• Implemented the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Developments to allow for a more rigorous and transparent assessment of the water related impacts from such projects in South Australia.
• Completed water conservation projects in Amata and Mimili communities to influence demand management.
• Developed a position paper on South Australian National Water Reform Priorities 2012–2017 to inform the national water reform agenda.
• Supported the relevant regional NRM boards in the development of draft water allocation plans for the following prescribed water resource areas:
– Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges
– Baroota
– River Murray
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– Southern Basins and Musgrave prescribed wells areas
– Lower Limestone Coast prescribed wells areas
– Adelaide Plains, incorporating central Adelaide prescribed wells areas, Northern Adelaide Plains prescribed wells areas and Dry Creek prescribed wells areas.
Targets 2013–14
• Implement the first stage requirements of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
• Implement the Murray-Darling Basin Plan environmental watering requirements, including development of a long-term Environmental Watering Plan for the River Murray and the Water Quality and Salinity Management Plan.
• Implement independent economic regulation under the Water Industry Act 2012.
• Develop an Urban Water Blueprint for South Australia to help manage our urban water resources in an integrated manner.
• Begin a five-year review of Water for Good.
• Develop a statewide, five-year prioritised schedule of amendments to water allocation plans based on a risk management approach.
• Support regional NRM boards to propose draft water allocation plans for adoption for the Western Mount Lofty Ranges, Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges and Baroota prescribed water resource areas, and progress water allocation plans for Southern Basins and Musgrave Prescribed wells areas, Lower Limestone Coast prescribed wells areas, River Murray and Adelaide Plains (incorporating Central Adelaide prescribed wells areas, Northern Adelaide Plains prescribed wells areas and Dry Creek Prescribed wells areas).
• Release Regional Demand and Supply Statements for Alinytjara Wilurara and South Australian Arid Lands NRM regions, and commence the development of the Regional Demand and Supply Statement for Kangaroo Island NRM region.
Sub-program 1.3: Science, Monitoring and Knowledge Description/objective
To enhance the state’s scientific knowledge and understanding of our natural resources, and to provide and coordinate scientific and resource condition information, to inform policy development and service delivery.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 35 931 43 556 35 092 41 307
Income .......................................................................... 11 389 16 642 12 259 17 065
Net cost of sub-program 24 542 26 914 22 833 24 242
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 189.9 229.9 202.9 215.9
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Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $7.6 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced expenditure relating to the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($2.5 million)
• reduced expenditure resulting from various departmental savings measures ($1.9 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative ($1.2 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the delivery of the Riverine Recovery project ($0.9 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation packages in 2012–13 ($0.6 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the Great Artesian Basin monitoring implementation ($0.4 million).
The $5.3 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• reduced income relating to the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative ($1.8 million)
• reduced income relating to the Willunga super science site ($1.1 million)
• reduced income relating to the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($0.8 million)
• reduced income relating to fee-for-service based services due to fluctuating market conditions ($0.7 million)
• reduced income relating to cost recovery for water planning and management ($0.4 million)
• reduced income relating to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Implementation Systems project ($0.3 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $8.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure relating to the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($3.6 million)
• increased expenditure for depreciation related to the revaluation of the borehole network ($1.3 million)
• increased expenditure relating to the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative ($1.2 million)
• increased expenditure relating to the delivery of the Riverine Recovery project ($0.9 million)
• increased expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation packages ($0.6 million)
• increased expenditure relating to Great Artesian Basin monitoring projects ($0.4 million).
The $4.4 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• an increase in income relating to the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative ($1.8 million)
• an increase in income relating to the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($1.3 million)
• an increase in income relating to the Willunga super science site ($0.8 million)
• an increase in income relating to various minor externally funded projects ($0.2 million)
• an increase in income relating to the Barossa prescribed water resources area water allocation plan ($0.2 million).
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2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $2.3 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure relating to the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($3.6 million)
partially offset by • reduced expenditure relating to Bureau of Meteorology projects ($0.8 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the new town water supply bores project ($0.8 million).
The $0.4 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• reduced income relating to Bureau of Meteorology projects ($1.0 million)
• reduced income relating to the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($0.7 million)
partially offset by
• increased income relating to the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative ($1.3 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Developed the NRM State and Condition Reporting Framework to provide a new statewide approach to evaluate and report on the status and condition of natural resources.
• Completed the initial stages for the Arckaringa Basin, Pedirka Basin and Lake Eyre Basin projects and the NRM boards’ data project (six regional NRM boards involved) as part of the National Partnership Agreement for Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development.
• Decommissioned two uncontrolled flowing wells, drilled one replacement well and rehabilitated four wells as part of the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative phase 3 program.
• Completed the South Australian portion of the Great Artesian Basin national monitoring network upgrade.
• Completed, with the Goyder Institute, reporting and groundwater mapping products for stage 1 of the Goyder Institute finding long-term outback water solutions (G-FLOWS) in the Musgrave Block (Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands). A case study on airborne geophysical data interpretation for groundwater in the Frome Embayment (east of the North Flinders Ranges) was also completed.
• Enhanced the state groundwater monitoring network by constructing 75 new monitoring wells.
• Completed an assessment of potential impacts of a changing climate on groundwater recharge processes in the South Australian Arid Lands (SAAL) NRM region. Also completed the non-prescribed groundwater resource assessments for the SAAL and Kangaroo Island NRM regions.
• Undertook scientific analysis to support strategic placement of low flow releases for the Mount Lofty Ranges.
• Developed a scientific method for assessing ecological communities to identify threatened ecological communities for potential nomination under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwth).
• Publicly released detailed information on soil condition across southern South Australia via NatureMaps and EnvMaps.
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Targets 2013–14
• Produce pilot NRM State and Regional Report Cards outlining the status of natural resources in accordance with the NRM State and Condition Reporting Framework.
• Undertake water resource assessment of the Arckaringa, Pedirka and Lake Eyre Basins as part of the National Partnership Agreement for Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development.
• Continue to work through the programmed well rehabilitation works in the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative phase 3 program to ensure protection and better use of water resources.
• Implement a program with the Goyder Institute for water research to support economic development and the provision of water for remote communities in South Australia, supporting the G-FLOWS stage 2 project.
• Complete an assessment of the potential impact of climate change on key water resources of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges NRM region and a third order assessment of the likely climate change impacts to a selection of water-dependent ecosystems in the South East NRM region.
• Establish research and knowledge priorities to improve the management of seagrass ecosystems in South Australia.
Activity indicators
2013–14
Projection
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Projection 2011–12
Actual
Water Resource Monitoring The bulk number of water resource monitoring stations currently being monitored by the department in South Australia at least annually for water level and/or salinity and/or meteorology
• groundwater 5 126 5 096 5 241 5 096 • surface water 368 361 220 361 No. of visits to the WaterConnect website. The method of recording this indicator has changed since October 2012. The 2012–13 Estimate Result is only data captured since October 2012 which is based on the new methodology involving the number of unique visits.
14 000 9 500 19 500 18 720
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Program 2: Operations and Service Delivery
Description/objective
To provide coordinated delivery of the government’s environment and NRM agenda across the eight NRM regions in South Australia, working closely with regional NRM boards through delivering services and engaging stakeholders, partners, regional communities and other agencies in the management of natural resources. To design and deliver complex and major projects as well as DEWNR’s hazard management responsibilities.
To provide support and customer-focussed services, including the Botanic Gardens, the operation of the River Murray and the administration and reform of licensing and permits.
Sub-programs
2.1 Regional Service Delivery
2.2 Major Projects
2.3 River Murray Operations
2.4 Botanic Gardens
2.5 Commercial Services
2.6 Licensing and Permits
Program summary― expenses, income and FTEs
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 97 621 114 513 75 984 92 820 Supplies and services ................................................... 68 829 82 322 62 743 64 496 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 17 560 18 502 20 633 18 630 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 7 658 8 468 3 651 6 423 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 204 5 281 4 628 8 941 Other expenses ............................................................ 1 279 7 962 1 310 5 033
Total expenses 193 151 237 048 168 949 196 343
Income Taxation ........................................................................ ― 250 ― 520 Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 12 360 41 403 4 627 22 961 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 6 252 13 384 9 531 14 326 Other grants.................................................................. 1 702 1 260 1 033 1 011 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 1 841 1 832 1 889 1 600 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 54 075 58 646 39 652 34 081 Interest revenues .......................................................... 103 365 103 117 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... ― ― ― (594) Other income ................................................................ 1 763 2 162 1 749 2 929
Total income 78 096 119 302 58 584 76 951
Net cost of providing services 115 055 117 746 110 365 119 392
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 1 091.6 1 288.1 880.3 916.3
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Sub-program 2.1: Regional Service Delivery
Description/objective
To provide integrated environment and natural resources management services, including management of public lands and support for the eight regional NRM boards and co-management boards.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 97 458 122 571 84 275 100 792
Income .......................................................................... 37 661 51 317 20 014 21 052
Net cost of sub-program 59 797 71 254 64 261 79 740
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 660.8 803.2 450.0 486.3
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $25.1 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced expenditure across various externally funded projects ($7.1 million) relating to:
– natural resource management (NRM) board funded projects ($4.1 million)
– various minor externally funded projects ($1.1 million)
– seasonal fire crew funding in 2012–13 ($1.1 million)
– Commonwealth Government funded Caring for our Country projects ($0.8 million)
• reduced expenditure resulting from various departmental savings measures ($6.4 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to corporate services ($5.2 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to fee for service on behalf of the NRM boards ($5.0 million)
• reduced depreciation expenditure ($0.5 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation packages in 2012–13 ($0.3 million).
The $13.7 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• reduced income across various externally funded projects ($6.7 million) relating to:
– NRM board funded projects ($4.1 million)
– seasonal fire crew funding in 2012–13 ($1.1 million)
– Commonwealth Government funded Caring for our Country projects ($0.8 million)
– various minor externally funded projects ($0.7 million)
• reduced income relating to fee for service on behalf of the NRM boards ($5.0 million)
• reduced income relating to corporate services ($0.6 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $38.3 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• additional expenditure recovered from NRM boards relating to regional integration ($28.2 million)
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• increased expenditure across various externally funded projects ($7.1 million) relating to:
– NRM board funded projects ($2.4 million)
– various minor externally funded projects ($2.0 million)
– Commonwealth Government funded Caring for our Country projects ($1.6 million)
– seasonal fire crew ($1.1 million)
• increased expenditure relating to corporate services ($3.1 million)
• once-off increase in expenditure in 2012–13 relating to the River Murray Forest project ($0.9 million)
• increased expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation packages ($0.3 million)
partially offset by
• reduced depreciation expenditure ($1.9 million).
The $31.3 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• additional income from NRM boards relating to regional integration ($28.2 million)
• increased income across various externally funded projects ($5.7 million) relating to:
– NRM board funded projects ($2.3 million)
– various minor externally funded projects ($1.5 million)
– seasonal fire crew ($1.1 million)
– Commonwealth Government funded Caring for our Country projects ($0.8 million)
• increased income relating to corporate services ($1.5 million)
partially offset by
• reduced Commonwealth Government funding for the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery project ($4.6 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $21.8 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure recovered from NRM boards relating to regional integration ($26.3 million)
• increased expenditure relating to fire management on public land ($0.8 million)
• increased expenditure relating to various minor externally funded projects ($0.5 million)
partially offset by
• reduced expenditure relating to corporate services ($4.6 million)
• reduced expenditure resulting from various savings measures ($1.4 million).
The $30.3 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• additional income from NRM boards relating to regional integration ($26.0 million)
• increased income relating to various minor externally funded projects ($1.4 million)
• increased income relating to corporate services ($1.2 million)
• additional income resulting from various savings measures ($0.3 million).
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Highlights 2012–13
• The following fire management activities were delivered as part of the $23.1 million funding over four years announced in the 2011–12 Budget to help protect the state against the ongoing risk of bushfire:
– continued DEWNR’s prescribed burning program to reduce fuels in strategic locations across the high-risk areas of the state, treating more than 14 970 hectares, along with the development of risk-based fire management plans, which cover approximately 49 per cent of public lands managed by DEWNR
– assisted the South Australian Country Fire Service and landowners in responding to significant fire activity across the state. DEWNR also deployed two specialist incident management personnel to the Tasmanian bushfires in January 2013
– developed a Fire Information Management System as part of the National Disaster Mitigation program.
• Completed assessments of land condition for Kingoonya, Gawler Ranges, North-East Pastoral and Eastern Districts as part of the second round of pastoral lease assessments. Commenced second round of lease assessments in the Northern Flinders Ranges.
• Provided $2 million of community grants across 142 projects to support volunteer and community contributions to natural resources management.
• Opened nine Natural Resource Centres across South Australia to provide integrated advice and information to the community on natural resources management.
• Developed a consistent approach to ensuring the participation of regional communities in natural resources management, based on the values and practices of the International Association of Public Participation.
• Developed and implemented a Volunteer Management Framework to facilitate the safe and effective participation of volunteers and community groups in NRM activities.
• Established cycling opportunities on management tracks in Cleland Conservation Park and Belair National Park as part of the Linking Adelaide with Nature strategy.
• Held Stirring the Possum public events to engage the community in dialogue about the environment and its contributions to community wellbeing and the economy.
Targets 2013–14
• DEWNR’s Fire Management program will:
– continue with the prescribed burning program on DEWNR managed land, including 5 per cent treatment in high fire risk areas
– finalise fire management plans over the South Para district of the Mount Lofty Ranges, the Central Eyre Peninsula and the Northern Flinders Ranges
– finalise a strategic assessment, as required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwth), for DEWNR fire policy and procedures
– purchase an additional six large capacity fire tankers. This will include the purchase of tanks, pumps and other equipment/fittings in order to make trucks functional for fire management.
• Continue the yearly review of the South Australian Riverbank Collapse Hazard Plan in accordance with the State Emergency Management Plan and communicate mitigation strategies to relevant stakeholders as a result of zone risk assessment outcomes.
• Support regional NRM boards to review and revise their regional NRM plans.
• Allocate $1.5 million to community groups and non-government organisations as part of the NRM community grants scheme.
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Performance indicators
2013−14
Target
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Target 2011−12
Actual
% of the population visiting parks
Data sourced from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet’s South Australia’s Strategic Plan household survey.
40% 38% 38% 39%
Park revenue This indicator has changed due to the revised departmental and program structures which now report revenue across two sub-programs. The $11.53m published last year in the 2012–13 Target included $5.03m revenue from activities on all parks excluding the key visitor sites and $6.50m revenue from key sites (Cleland Wildlife Park, Seal Bay, Naracoorte Caves, Tantanoola Caves and Kelly Hill Caves). Park revenue generated from key sites is reported under the Commercial Services sub-program 2.5. Other than the key visitor sites reported in sub-program 2.5, the revenue reported in this indicator includes all revenue from the sale of goods, admissions, entry fees, park passes, guided tours, commercial operators, camping and accommodation.
$5.21m $5.03m $5.03m $5.22m
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
Volunteer days spent on land management projects in parks each year Volunteer days are calculated based on 7.5 hour day in accordance with Volunteering Australian Standards. There has been a downward trend in Friends of Parks project activities and associated hours during 2012 compared to previous years. DEWNR are in the process now of reviewing the Friends of Parks program and ways of arresting the decline in membership and projects which may take more than one year to address.
9 000 10 000 19 000 22 000
No. of DEWNR staff who are trained and accredited fire fighters
Represents the participation of DEWNR staff, including contractors, in the DEWNR brigade.
500 503 500 497
% of DEWNR managed land covered by fire management plans The 2013–14 Projection is based on delays external to the planning process that resulted in only one fire management plan being proposed for adoption over DEWNR managed land over the reporting period. The number of reserves used to derive the 2012–13 Estimated Result figure has increased as reserves have been added to the protected area network, leading to a lower % covered.
52% 49% 60% 49%
% of annual works programs implemented: • prescribed burn program
This figure is based on expected burns to be completed by DEWNR, SA Water and ForestrySA and is dependent on suitable conditions.
100% 100% 100% 90%
• area of prescribed burns planned and completed Plans not finalised, figures as of May 2013. The 2013–14 Projection is approximate as the prescribed burning program is to be developed and finalised in August 2013.
100 burns/ 15 000
hectares
137 burns/ 16 979
hectares
100 burns/ 20 000
hectares
80 burns/ 13 000
hectares
No. of local native plants established per year under the Million Trees program on public lands throughout Greater Adelaide
200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000
No. of community events at targeted project sites planned and delivered
10 10 10 10
No. of zone catchment risk assessments 2 6 11 3 No. of implemented long-term management plans for high risk sites of riverbank collapse
Following the return to normal to high flows and increased stability of the riverbank, there has been a change in focus from mitigation to longer-term management of sites where high risk of collapse remains.
7 10 10 8
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2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of reports of riverbank collapse events to respond to A hotline is operated to enable the general public to report possible riverbank collapse events or indicators of a possible event. While a return to normal to high river levels has increased bank stability and reduced the number of reports to date, predicted flows for 2013–14 suggest some reports may occur in the coming year.
5 — 10 20
No. of high flow/flood events to respond to This covers high flow advice and flood warnings for the River Murray in South Australia.
1 1 3 2
Sub-program 2.2: Major Projects
Description/objective
To coordinate and deliver major projects including projects that are part of the Government of South Australia’s $610 million Murray Futures program, and funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Water for the Future initiative, which aim to build resilience and improve the health of the River Murray in South Australia.
These projects currently include:
• Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Recovery project
• Riverine Recovery project
• Currency Creek Regulator Removal project.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 39 215 43 465 28 230 26 888
Income .......................................................................... 12 089 33 232 1 967 21 336
Net cost of sub-program 27 126 10 233 26 263 5 552
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 86.5 106.2 66.2 75.6
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $4.3 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced expenditure relating to the operations and maintenance of the South East Drainage System ($5.6 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to delivery of the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($1.9 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Recovery project ($1.5 million)
partially offset by
• an increase in expenses relating to the removal of sediment in the Patawalonga Lake System ($5.7 million).
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The $21.1 million decrease in income is primarily due to reduced income relating to the CLLMM Recovery project ($20.9 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $15.2 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• additional expenditure relating to the CLLMM Recovery project ($16.8 million)
• increased expenditure relating to the operations and maintenance of the South East Drainage System ($1.5 million)
partially offset by
• reduced expenditure relating to delivery of the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($3.3 million).
The $31.3 million increase in income is primarily due to the CLLMM Recovery project ($31.5 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $16.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure relating to the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($11.4 million)
• additional expenditure relating to the CLLMM Recovery project ($4.8 million).
The $11.9 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• additional income relating to the CLLMM Recovery project ($13.9 million)
partially offset by
• reduced income relating to the South East Flows Restoration project ($1.0 million)
• reduced income relating to the National Water Initiative Reflows Agreement ($0.6 million)
• reduced income relating to Upper South East Levies ($0.3 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Achievements of the Coorong Lower Lakes Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Recovery project include:
– established a Community Advisory Panel
– 750 000 seedlings planted by community groups, Ngarrindjeri people and commercial planters to improve habitat and support ecological functions of the CLLMM site
– 5190 threatened small-bodied native fish re-introduced into the CLLMM site
– commenced a scoping study into the long-term management of water quality issues in Lake Albert and the Narrung Narrows
– completed ecological and acid sulfate soil monitoring and research activities to underpin sound management decisions for the site
– continued support of Ngarrindjeri community participation in natural and cultural resource management through capacity building activities.
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• Continued delivery of a suite of projects under the Riverine Recovery project including:
– early on-ground works designed to mitigate long-term detrimental ecological impacts in the region
– commenced construction process for regulators and pump relocation for priority River Murray wetlands and floodplains
– completed a feasibility study and draft business case for the South-East Flows project
– completed the review and development of 26 wetland management plans to ensure environmental outcomes are delivered and water use appropriately modelled.
• Secured funding from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and through the Murray Futures arrangements to enable full removal of the Currency Creek regulator (total project budget of $3.9 million).
Targets 2013–14
• The Coorong Lower Lakes Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Recovery project management actions will include:
– continue a vegetation program to stabilise the ecology of the Lower Lakes through planting to restore habitat, pest management and protection of revegetated areas
– complete the Lake Albert scoping study for the long-term management of the Lake and the Narrung Narrows, including a review of existing information and studies, community consultation, and verification of potential management actions
– continue to build community capacity in the region by supporting Ngarrindjeri partnerships, ongoing input to the program through the Community Advisory Panel and the continued support of the Lakes Hubs at Milang and Meningie
– improve management of the Ramsar site through the update of the Ecological Character Description for the site and preparation of a Site Operations Manual
– undertake the detailed design phase for the installation of fishways in the barrages between the Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth to assist the passage and life-cycle of fish species.
• The Riverine Recovery project will:
– continue the early on-ground works delivery at Yatco Lagoon, Katfish Reach and Pike floodplain
– continue floodplain projects at Pike and Katfish floodplains
– continue construction process of infrastructure at priority wetlands
– implement operational use of the Management Action Database.
• Complete the Currency Creek Regulator Removal project with the regulator removed and the site returned to pre-construction bathymetry in line with the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwth) requirements.
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Performance indicators
2013–14
Target
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Target 2011–12
Actual
Provide water to the Coorong 25GL 25GL 25GL 25GL
Activity indicators
2013–14
Projection
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Projection 2011–12
Actual
No. of managed sites for ecological benefit and/or water savings under the Riverine Recovery project. Continuing to manage the existing 26 sites and the management of four new sites will be undertaken in 2013–14. Error in 2012–13 Projection last year. Projection was supposed to be 26 but was disclosed as 36 due to typographical error.
30 26 26 31
Sub-program 2.3: River Murray Operations
Description/objective
To lead and coordinate local, state and basin level actions in operating the River Murray in South Australia to achieve water security for critical human needs, sustainable irrigation, industry development and enhanced environmental conditions.
To implement River Murray water sharing, accounting and reporting and deliver The Living Murray Icon Site Management program and broader environmental water outcomes.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 4 508 14 014 3 935 11 394
Income .......................................................................... 129 5 544 560 4 932
Net cost of sub-program 4 379 8 470 3 375 6 462
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 16.7 26.1 14.2 21.9
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $9.5 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced expenditure relating to environmental water management projects ($2.7 million)
• reduced expenditure in the Murray Futures program relating to the removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.5 million)
• reduced expenditure in the Murray-Darling Basin Authority program relating to the removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.2 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Works and Measures feasibility program ($0.7 million)
• a decrease in Murray Futures program expenses relating to the removal of the Narrung Bund ($0.3 million)
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• a decrease in expenditure relating to programs under the River Murray Improvement program ($0.3 million)
• a decrease in expenditure relating to various minor externally funded projects ($0.3 million).
The $5.4 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• a decrease in income from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority relating to environmental water management projects ($2.9 million)
• a decrease in income from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority relating to removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.2 million)
• reduced income from the Commonwealth Government relating to the Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Works and Measures feasibility program ($0.3 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $10.1 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure relating to environmental water management projects ($2.6 million)
• increased expenditure in the Murray Futures program relating to removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.6 million)
• increased expenditure in the Murray-Darling Basin Authority program relating to removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.2 million)
• increased expenditure relating to programs under the River Murray Improvement program ($1.0 million)
• increased expenditure relating to the Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Works and Measures feasibility program ($0.4 million)
• increased expenditure in the Murray Futures program relating to the removal of the Narrung Bund ($0.3 million)
• increased expenditure relating to various minor externally funded projects ($0.3 million).
The $5.0 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• an increase in income from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority relating to environmental water management projects ($2.8 million)
• an increase in income from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority relating to removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.2 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $2.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure in the Murray Futures program relating to removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($1.5 million)
• increased expenditure in the Murray-Darling Basin Authority program relating to the removal of Goolwa Channel regulators ($0.7 million)
• increased expenditure relating to the Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Works and Measures feasibility program ($0.5 million).
The $0.6 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• an increase in income from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority relating to removal of the Goolwa Channel Regulators ($0.9 million)
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partially offset by
• a decrease in income from the Commonwealth Government relating to the Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Works and Measures feasibility program ($0.4 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Successfully implemented all aspects of the 2012–13 South Australian River Murray Operating Plan, providing ‘fit for purpose’ River Murray water resources for all uses.
• Developed and commenced implementing the South Australian River Murray Operating Plan 2013–14, with support from a multi-agency South Australian River Murray Operations Working Group.
• Negotiated the allocation of, and successfully delivered, large quantities of environmental water to agreed watering sites in South Australia, including the Chowilla Floodplain, the River Murray channel and the Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth region.
• Implemented River Murray infrastructure operations and maintenance, including the re-opening of the Walker Flat River Vessel Waste Disposal Station and capital works to upgrade critical drainage infrastructure at Renmark and the Lower Murray government-owned levee bank system.
Targets 2013–14
• Implement the South Australian River Murray Operating Plan 2013–14, including the planned delivery of environmental water into and within South Australia.
• Continue on-going assessment and management of South Australia’s River Murray water resources, including adequate quantities of water for delivery and storage and, where possible, for carryover into 2014–15 using South Australia’s schedule G storage right under the Water Act 2007 (Cwth).
• Streamline the environmental monitoring program to support critical decisions, such as barrage releases from the highly-dynamic Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth area.
• Implement new River Murray infrastructure operations to achieve Basin Plan wetland management objectives, environmental outcomes and associated water use savings.
• Implement a substantial capital works program, including total replacement of the River Vessel Waste Disposal Station at Mannum.
Performance indicators
2013–14
Target
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Target 2011–12
Actual
Environmental Condition Monitoring program implemented The program ensures monitoring has been undertaken at all sites where the department has provided water for environmental purposes associated with The Living Murray program.
100% 100% 100% 100%
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Activity indicators
2013–14
Projection
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Projection 2011–12
Actual
No. of priority environmental sites watered 6 5 2 5 No. of weekly flow reports provided 52 52 52 52 Optimised water entitlement delivered Optimised pattern of delivery of South Australia’s 1,850 gigalitres entitlement flow (the minimum amount the state receives under normal operating conditions).
1 850 GL 1 850 GL 1 850 GL 1 850 GL
No. of icon site communication and engagement plans implemented Chowilla floodplain and Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth are the two icon sites and each requires an annual plan for effective management.
2 2 2 2
No. of updates provided on water resource availability Monthly water resources updates are provided as a guide to water availability along the River Murray.
12 12 12 12
Sub-program 2.4: Botanic Gardens
Description/objective
Management of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide as a collections-based cultural and scientific institution, linking plants, people and culture and encouraging their use for conservation, education, tourism, recreation and cultural events. The program also has a lead role in promoting the development of green infrastructure and sustainable urban landscapes, providing environmental and horticultural education and community awareness of the importance of plants and contributing to habitat restoration through seed conservation programs.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 12 226 13 089 12 112 14 547
Income .......................................................................... 1 309 1 992 2 052 4 533
Net cost of sub-program 10 917 11 097 10 060 10 014
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 97.5 98.4 98.6 89.7
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $0.9 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced expenditure relating to corporate services ($0.6 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation packages in 2012–13 ($0.2 million).
The $0.7 million decrease in income is primarily due to a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding relating to the Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) project ($0.5 million).
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2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $1.0 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure relating to corporate services ($0.6 million)
• increased expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation packages ($0.2 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
• The $1.5 million decrease in expenditure is primarily due to once-off expenditure in 2011–12 relating to the derecognition of assets ($1.4 million).
• The $2.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to a reduction in Commonwealth Government funding relating to the ASR project ($2.7 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Completed civil construction of the First Creek Wetland project in the Adelaide Botanic Garden and commenced planting of wetland plant species.
• Constructed a Class 1 Universal Access Trail at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden to improve garden accessibility and usability.
• Commenced running nationally accredited horticultural training programs from the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide through The Australian Centre for Horticultural Excellence (TACHE), a partnership with TAFE SA.
• Engaged the community through implementation of a Volunteer Strategy (including a corporate volunteering program), development of a Kitchen Gardens SA website and planting and harvesting a wheat crop in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens to support the Year of the Farmer.
• Attracted over 185 000 visitors to seven major cultural events and two major exhibitions in the Santos Museum of Economic Botany in partnership with external collaborators.
• Developed and distributed Evidence Base for Green Infrastructure in South Australia, which outlines the value and benefits of Green Infrastructure to the Government of South Australia, industry and community.
Targets 2013–14
• Complete landscape and interpretative elements of the First Creek Wetland project in the Adelaide Botanic Garden and facilitate an official opening.
• Complete interpretation, including sensory elements, of the Class 1 Universal Access Trail at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden.
• Facilitate exhibitions and major publications to promote access to the internationally significant Santos Museum of Economic Botany.
• Continue to focus on the collection, study and long-term viable storage of South Australian plant species with at least 64 per cent of threatened South Australian native plant species conserved in long-term conservation storage in the Botanic Gardens Seed Conservation Centre.
• Develop and deliver a digital education and interpretation strategy through electronic education trails and online presence. Also commence delivery of three nationally accredited horticultural training courses through by TACHE to achieve a student retention rate of 80 per cent.
• Complete development of a database and web interface for an online tree selector tool to facilitate selection of appropriate urban trees for various purposes based on green infrastructure principles and objectives.
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Performance indicators
2013–14
Target
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Target 2011–12
Actual
% satisfaction rate with facilities 97% 95% 97% 97%
Activity indicators
2013−14
Projection
2012−13 Estimated
Result 2012−13
Projection 2011−12
Actual
No. of visits to the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 700 000 No. of major cultural events Partially dependant on external funding.
7 7 8 7
No. of participants in formal plant-based learning programs 45 000 45 000 45 000 45 000 % of South Australian threatened plant species safeguarded in the conservation seed bank Partially dependant on external funding.
64% 60% 60% 59%
Sub-program 2.5: Commercial Services
Description/objective
Provide a commercial framework for DEWNR's key visitor sites (including Cleland Wildlife Park, Naracoorte Caves and Seal Bay Conservation Park) and the State Flora nurseries, by implementing sustainable business models that support the creation of exceptional opportunities for people to enjoy South Australia’s national parks and a specialist propagation capacity for the state’s native flora.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 11 558 12 263 11 504 12 316
Income .......................................................................... 9 514 9 289 9 274 8 147
Net cost of sub-program 2 044 2 974 2 230 4 169
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 87.4 88.3 88.5 86.8
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $0.7 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to the reduction in expenditure relating to corporate services ($0.5 million).
No major variation in income.
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $0.8 million increase in expenses is primarily due to the increase in expenditure relating to corporate services ($0.5 million).
No major variation in income.
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2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $1.1 million increase in income is primarily due to:
• increased income relating to various savings measures ($0.4 million)
• increased income relating to State Flora nurseries ($0.3 million)
• increased income relating to corporate services ($0.2 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Developed and implemented a commercial framework aimed at improving productivity and long-term growth across the key visitor sites and State Flora nurseries.
• Achieved improved business performance at key sites including a 3.5 per cent increase in visitor numbers and revenue growth of 7.4 per cent as result of marketing initiatives, better product alignment with emerging markets and business improvement strategies.
• Established a koala transfer program with Ocean Park (Hong Kong) as a lead strategy to develop tourism networks in Asia.
• Completed infrastructure upgrades at Seal Bay to position the site as a leading provider of nature-based tourism on Kangaroo Island.
• Completed the propagation of 380 000 seedlings for the CLLMM project, which included the collection of source material and successful propagation of 5500 River Club Rush (Schoenoplectus validus) grown in purpose-built water tanks. This brings the total to 1.012 seedlings supplied to CLLMM since 2010.
Targets 2013–14
• Achieve a 5 per cent growth in revenue at commercial sites including through product development and marketing initiatives.
• Achieve a 5 per cent efficiency dividend at State Flora nurseries through improved business practices.
Performance indicators
2013–14
Target
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Target(a)
2011–12 Actual(a)
Revenue • Park revenue (Commercial Services)
New indicator. Revenue earned from sale of goods, admissions, entry fees, park passes, guided tours, commercial operators, camping, accommodation and other activities within DEWNR’s key visitor sites (Cleland Wildlife Park, Seal Bay, Naracoorte Caves, Tantanoola Caves and Kelly Hill Caves). Revenue from all parks other than key visitor sites is reported under sub-program 2.1.
$6.75m $6.50m $6.50m $5.90m
• State Flora nurseries New Indicator.
$2.35m $2.10m $2.28m $1.98m
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Activity indicators
2013–14
Projection
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Projection(a) 2011–12 Actual(a)
Key sites • Visitor numbers
New indicator. Key sites include Cleland Wildlife Park, Naracoorte Caves and Seal Bay Conservation Park.
250 000 242 000 242 000 233 880
State Flora nurseries • No. of seedlings propagated
New indicator. 1 million 1 million 1 million 1.07 million
(a) As these are new indicators, there were no 2012–13 Targets or 2012–13 Projections published in the prior year, but the data has been collected within the department and is presented for comparative purposes.
Sub-program 2.6: Licensing and Permits
Description/objective
To support the management of the 27 prescribed water resource areas in South Australia, in partnership with regional NRM boards, through the provision of management and regulatory services. This includes the administration of water licences, permits and trades, and investigation and compliance activities such as the collection and management of water meter data.
To provide policy advice and property services in relation to the administration of the Crown lands estate and to coordinate the administration of permits that allow for the take, keep and sale of fauna.
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Expenses ...................................................................... 28 186 31 646 28 893 30 406
Income .......................................................................... 17 394 17 928 24 717 16 951
Net cost of sub-program 10 792 13 718 4 176 13 455
FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 142.7 165.9 162.8 156.0
Financial commentary
2013–14 Budget/2012–13 Estimated Result
The $3.5 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• reduced expenditure resulting from various savings measures ($1.6 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the Commonwealth Government funded Common Registry System project ($1.4 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to the National Framework for Compliance and Enforcement Systems for Water Resource Management ($0.7 million).
The $0.5 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• reduced income relating to the Commonwealth Government funded Common Registry System project ($1.5 million)
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partially offset by
• cost recovery for Water Planning and Management ($0.8 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2012–13 Budget
The $2.8 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:
• increased expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded Common Registry System project ($1.4 million)
• increased expenditure on programs under the River Murray Improvement program ($0.9 million)
• increased expenditure relating to the National Framework for Compliance and Enforcement Systems for Water Resource Management ($0.7 million).
The $6.8 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• a decrease in income relating to cost recovery for Water Planning and Management ($7.9 million)
partially offset by
• additional income for the Commonwealth Government funded Common Registry System project ($1.5 million).
2012–13 Estimated Result/2011–12 Actual
The $1.2 million increase in expenses is primarily due to additional expenditure relating to the National Framework for Compliance and Enforcement Systems for Water Resource Management.
The $1.0 million increase in income is primarily due to the Commonwealth Government funded Common Registry System project ($1.1 million).
Highlights 2012–13
• Commenced issuing existing user licenses for the Western Mount Lofty Ranges Prescribed Water Resources Area.
• Commenced volumetric conversion of water licences in accordance with the Water Allocation Plan for the Mallee Prescribed Wells Area.
• Provided a conveyancing service to ForestrySA to facilitate the sale of the forward rotation lease.
• Contributed to the development of the Common Registry System, a component of the National Water Market System, including the compilation of 50 business dealings (more than the combined contributions of all other jurisdictions).
Targets 2013–14
• Develop a long-term strategy for the future management of the Crown land estate.
• Complete issuing existing user licences in the Western Mount Lofty prescribed water resources area and Eastern Mount Lofty prescribed water resources area. Also complete volumetric conversion of area based licences in the Mallee prescribed wells area.
• Implement a single online form, combining 11 separate application forms into one for processes relating to River Murray water resource transfers and applications for the River Murray prescribed watercourse.
• Develop and implement a community engagement strategy through regional NRM boards to promote education and compliance across a range of water users to encourage extraction of water within sustainable limits and in accordance with licence conditions.
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• Review existing meter reading programs with a view to developing a statewide management program to prioritise compliance and monitoring activities in high risk water resource areas.
• Complete a further 10 business dealings towards the development of the Common Registry System, resulting in South Australia completing 58 per cent of the national total.
Performance indicators(a)
2013–14
Target
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Target 2011–12
Actual
% of trades processed within 20 business days — interstate allocation trade
90% 90% 90% 100%
% of trades processed within 10 business days — intrastate allocation trade
95% 100% 90% 100%
% of trades approved within 20 business days — entitlement 90% 90% 90% 99% % of trades approved within 10 business days — entitlement 100% 100% 90% 100%
(a) Measures relate to trades in line with Commonwealth Government standards (National Water Initiative). This service standard applies within the River Murray prescribed watercourse only.
Activity indicators
2013–14
Projection
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13
Projection 2011–12
Actual
No. of meter reads 18 545 18 545 24 100 18 545 No. of well construction permits On-line forms were introduced in December 2011 to address red tape reduction for customers.
2 500 2 500 3 050 3 050
No. of water licensing applications processed 4 360 4 360 5 360 3 400 No. of water trade applications determined Water Trade applications determined reflect the number of applications where the decision has been finalised.
900 900 900 1 090
No. of water permits issued This indicator will discontinue from 2013–14 as water-affecting activity permits are now issued by regional NRM boards.
n.a. 3 050 3 050 3 000
No. of water authorisations issued Notice of Prohibition in the Western Mount Lofty Ranges Prescribed Water Resource Area ceased in 2012–13. As a result the number of authorisations, being issued, reissued or amended will reduce from the 300 in previous years to 100 in 2013–14.
100 300 300 300
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Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................108 668 126 491 68 234 78 952 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................4 250 4 440 2 528 6 100 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................6 745 7 450 4 089 4 875 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................13 171 14 538 8 195 9 494 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................3 709 7 899 2 879 7 823Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................100 094 122 341 57 581 62 499 Consultancy expenses ................................................................................................................................................................................185 258 418 39Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................22 907 24 015 19 074 17 437Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................43 240 75 402 5 083 7 448Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................548 5 915 86 5 172Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................1 640 16 204 1 144 5 756
Total expenses 305 157 404 953 169 311 205 595
Income
Taxation ................................................................................................................................................................................— 250 — —Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................31 215 75 550 2 794 15 173Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................11 112 18 985 13 594 16 694Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................2 213 1 671 1 207 1 074Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................2 211 2 087 783 813Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................65 244 73 688 21 756 26 481Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................124 1 032 124 119Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -910Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................2 092 2 684 1 063 3 010
Total income 114 211 175 947 41 321 62 454
Net cost of providing services 190 946 229 006 127 990 143 141
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................184 701 208 774 127 990 120 628 Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................— 10 465 — 6 390
Net income from/expenses to state government 184 701 219 239 127 990 127 018
Net result -6 245 -9 767 — -16 123
Other comprehensive income
Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 26 925
Total comprehensive result -6 245 -9 767 — 10 802
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Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................86 873 102 575 67 148 71 204Receivables .......................................................................................................................................38 601 38 431 12 919 24 504Inventories .......................................................................................................................................2 050 2 050 1 567 2 050Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................258 258 877 258
Total current assets 127 782 143 314 82 511 98 016
Non current assets
Financial assets .......................................................................................................................................3 3 3 3Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................299 273 304 628 290 664 289 801Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................205 680 184 556 44 604 65 253Heritage assets .......................................................................................................................................1 273 1 273 1 291 1 273Intangible assets .......................................................................................................................................4 484 7 148 886 1 525
Total non-current assets 510 713 497 608 337 448 357 855
Total assets 638 495 640 922 419 959 455 871
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................47 670 47 150 27 072 31 379Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................333 43 11 16 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................8 463 8 161 6 237 6 207 Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................2 592 2 594 783 1 081Short-term provisions .................................................................................................................................................................................592 583 418 504Other current liabilities .................................................................................................................................................................................713 713 683 713
Total current liabilities 60 363 59 244 35 204 39 900
Non current liabilities
Long-term employee benefits Long service leave ................................................................................................................................................................................32 729 30 111 21 082 22 006Long-term provisions ................................................................................................................................................................................2 116 2 033 1 502 1 668Other non-current liabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................558 558 889 558
Total non-current liabilities 35 403 32 702 23 473 24 232
Total liabilities 95 766 91 946 58 677 64 132
Net assets 542 729 548 976 361 282 391 739
Equity
Contributed capital .......................................................................................................................................22 612 22 612 — —Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................244 088 250 335 174 171 177 703Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................276 029 276 029 187 111 214 036
Total equity 542 729 548 976 361 282 391 739
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................133 340 159 451 83 314 102 024Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................99 759 122 079 57 444 71 531Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................43 240 75 402 5 083 8 012Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................548 5 915 86 5 172Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................1 543 16 110 1 078 1 576
Cash used in operations 278 430 378 957 147 005 188 315
Cash inflows
Taxation ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 250 — —Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 112 18 985 13 594 16 694Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................31 215 75 550 2 794 15 173Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 213 1 671 1 207 3 890Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 211 2 087 783 813Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................65 333 73 778 21 691 16 927Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................124 1 032 124 124GST received ..........................................................................................................................................................................— — — 11 088Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 833 2 420 1 063 3 010
Cash generated from operations 114 041 175 773 41 256 67 719
State government
Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................184 701 208 774 127 990 120 628Other receipts ..............................................................................................................................................................................— 10 465 — 6 390
Net cash provided by state government 184 701 219 239 127 990 127 018
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 20 312 16 055 22 241 6 422
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................36 014 32 115 29 689 30 378Purchase of intangibles .......................................................................................................................................— 611 — —
Cash used in investing activities 36 014 32 726 29 689 30 378
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................— — — 44
Cash generated from investing activities — — — 44
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -36 014 -32 726 -29 689 -30 334
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Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Financing activities
Cash inflows
Capital contributions from state government .............................................................................................................................................................................— 11 719 — —Proceeds from restructuring activities .............................................................................................................................................................................— 36 323 — —
Cash generated from financing activities — 48 042 — —
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) financing activities — 48 042 — —
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -15 702 31 371 -7 448 -23 912
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 102 575 71 204 74 596 95 116
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 86 873 102 575 67 148 71 204
Non cash transactions
Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— — — -2 153
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Administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Statement of comprehensive income___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Expenses
Employee benefit expenses Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave .........................................................................................................................................................................293 284 395 137 Long service leave .........................................................................................................................................................................— — 3 14 Payroll tax .........................................................................................................................................................................— — 7 51 Superannuation .........................................................................................................................................................................— — 12 63 Other .........................................................................................................................................................................172 172 — 166Supplies and services General supplies and services ................................................................................................................................................................................4 622 8 594 1 799 2 179Depreciation and amortisation expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................3 606 3 586 2 163 2 218Grants and subsidies .........................................................................................................................................................................12 700 13 648 8 817 8 948Intra-government transfers .........................................................................................................................................................................18 800 43 219 35 204 39 542Other expenses .........................................................................................................................................................................4 435 5 271 2 812 5 656
Total expenses 44 628 74 774 51 212 58 974
Income
Taxation ................................................................................................................................................................................10 728 10 410 116 — Commonwealth revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................— 17 346 17 346 19 746Intra-government transfers ................................................................................................................................................................................2 248 5 671 10 168 13 357Other grants ................................................................................................................................................................................3 832 289 209Fees, fines and penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................2 121 2 175 1 923 3 059Sales of goods and services ................................................................................................................................................................................1 212 1 428 858 1 094Interest revenues ................................................................................................................................................................................364 591 342 875Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 3 436Resources received free of charge ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — 1 914Other income ................................................................................................................................................................................260 260 47 553
Total income 16 936 38 713 31 089 44 243
Income from/expenses to state government
Income Appropriation ................................................................................................................................................................................19 654 19 795 12 713 14 504
Net income from/expenses to state government 19 654 19 795 12 713 14 504
Net result -8 038 -16 266 -7 410 -227
Other comprehensive income
Changes in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus ................................................................................................................................................................................— — — -13 166
Total comprehensive result -8 038 -16 266 -7 410 -13 393
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Administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Statement of financial position___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................................14 293 13 763 10 789 19 069Receivables .......................................................................................................................................6 757 6 784 2 128 2 544Inventories .......................................................................................................................................159 159 155 136Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................— — 3 —
Total current assets 21 209 20 706 13 075 21 749
Non current assets
Interests in joint ventures .......................................................................................................................................790 589 790 589 — — Land and improvements .......................................................................................................................................106 291 108 965 125 961 109 950Plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................53 073 54 329 4 392 2 776Heritage assets .......................................................................................................................................6 511 6 511 5 905 6 511
Total non-current assets 956 464 960 394 136 258 119 237
Total assets 977 673 981 100 149 333 140 986
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Payables .................................................................................................................................................................................6 316 6 387 2 899 2 327Employee benefits Salaries and wages .................................................................................................................................................................................3 3 — 3 Annual leave .................................................................................................................................................................................81 81 — — Long service leave .................................................................................................................................................................................96 96 — — Other .................................................................................................................................................................................23 23 — —
Total current liabilities 6 519 6 590 2 899 2 330
Total liabilities 6 519 6 590 2 899 2 330
Net assets 971 154 974 510 146 434 138 656
Equity
Retained earnings .......................................................................................................................................552 504 555 860 81 290 86 763Asset revaluation reserve .......................................................................................................................................418 650 418 650 65 144 51 893
Total equity 971 154 974 510 146 434 138 656
Balances as at 30 June end of period.
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Administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Statement of cash flows___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2013–14Budget
$000
2012–13Estimated
Result
$000
2012–13Budget
$000
2011–12Actual
$000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................465 456 417 438Payments for supplies and services ..............................................................................................................................................................................4 622 8 594 1 799 2 651Grants and subsidies ..............................................................................................................................................................................12 700 13 648 8 817 8 948Intra-government transfers ..............................................................................................................................................................................18 800 43 219 35 204 39 667Other payments ..............................................................................................................................................................................4 435 4 941 2 812 4 021
Cash used in operations 41 022 70 858 49 049 55 725
Cash inflows
Taxation ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 657 10 339 116 — Intra-government transfers ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 248 5 671 10 168 13 332Commonwealth receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................— 17 346 17 346 19 746Other grants ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 832 289 209Fees, fines and penalties ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 148 2 202 1 923 3 059Sales of goods and services ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 212 1 428 858 682Interest received ..........................................................................................................................................................................364 591 342 896Other receipts ..........................................................................................................................................................................260 260 47 553
Cash generated from operations 16 892 38 669 31 089 38 477
State government
Appropriation ..............................................................................................................................................................................19 654 19 795 12 713 14 504
Net cash provided by state government 19 654 19 795 12 713 14 504
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -4 476 -12 394 -5 247 -2 744
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................420 1 256 5 —
Cash used in investing activities 420 1 256 5 —
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................................................................5 426 3 066 3 519 3 677
Cash generated from investing activities 5 426 3 066 3 519 3 677
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities 5 006 1 810 3 514 3 677
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 530 -10 584 -1 733 933
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 13 763 24 347 12 522 18 136
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 14 293 13 763 10 789 19 069
Non cash transactions
Assets received (+) / donated (-) free of charge ...............................................................................................................................................................................— -330 — 1 914
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Summary of major variations
The following commentary relates to variations between the 2013–14 Budget and the 2012–13 Estimated Result.
Statement of comprehensive income ― controlled
Expenses
The $99.8 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:
• a decrease in expenditure related to the Stormwater Management program ($28.1 million)
• reduced expenditure resulting from various departmental savings measures ($21.3 million)
• reduced expenditure across a number of externally funded projects ($10.4 million) relating to:
– natural resource management (NRM) board funded projects ($4.1 million)
– various minor externally funded projects ($3.3 million)
– seasonal fire crew funding in 2012–13 ($1.1 million)
– projects funded from the department’s administered items ($1.1 million)
– Commonwealth Government funded Caring for our Country projects ($0.8 million)
• a decrease in payments for water acquisition for environmental purposes ($7.9 million)
• a decrease in payments for operations and maintenance of the South East Drainage System ($5.6 million)
• a decrease in Murray Futures program expenses following the substantial completion of projects relating to:
– removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($3.6 million)
– Coorong Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Recovery project ($2.1 million)
– Riverine Recovery program ($1.9 million)
– South Australian River Murray Improvements program ($1.2 million)
– removal of the Narrung Bund ($0.3 million)
– adaptive management of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth ($0.3 million)
• reduced expenditure relating to fee for service on behalf of the NRM boards ($4.8 million)
• once-off expenditure relating to targeted voluntary separation package (TVSP) payments in 2012−13 ($4.0 million)
• a decrease in expenditure for the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($3.3 million)
• a decrease in expenditure for Murray-Darling Basin Authority funded environmental water management projects ($2.7 million)
• a decrease in expenditure for the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development projects ($2.5 million)
• a decrease in expenditure for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority contribution for removal of the Goolwa Channel Regulators ($2.2 million)
• a decrease in expenditure relating to the State Natural Resource Management program ($2.1 million)
• a decrease in payments for the Common Registry System project ($1.5 million)
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• a decrease in expenditure for the Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Works and Measures feasibility program ($1.2 million)
• a once-off increase in expenditure relating to the Adelaide Living Beaches project in 2012–13 ($0.5 million)
partially offset by
• an increase in expenses relating to the removal of sediment in the Patawalonga Lake System ($5.7 million)
• an increase in expenses for the National Partnership Agreement on Implementing Water Reform in the Murray-Darling Basin ($2.8 million).
Income
The $61.7 million decrease in income is primarily due to: • reduced income relating to the CLLMM recovery project ($22.7 million)
• a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding for the Stormwater Management program ($19.1 million)
• reduced income across a number of externally funded projects ($10.7 million) relating to:
– NRM board funded projects ($4.1 million)
– various minor externally funded projects ($ 3.6 million)
– seasonal fire crew funding in 2012–13 ($1.1 million)
– projects funded from the department’s administered items ($1.1 million)
– Commonwealth Government funded Caring for our Country projects ($0.8 million)
• a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding due to the substantial completion of Murray Futures program projects relating to:
– Adaptive Management of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth ($1.6 million)
– removal of the Goolwa Channel Regulators ($1.5 million)
– South Australian River Murray Improvements program ($1.2 million)
– removal of the Narrung Bund ($0.5 million)
• reduced fee for service income from NRM boards ($4.8 million)
• a decrease in funding from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority for environmental water management projects ($2.9 million)
• a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding for the Water and Wastewater in Remote Communities project ($2.5 million)
• a decrease in funding from the Murray-Darling Basin Authority for removal of the Goolwa Channel regulators ($2.2 million)
• a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding for the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability initiative ($1.8 million)
• a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding for the Common Registry System project ($1.5 million)
• a decrease in funding for the Willunga super science site ($1.1 million)
• a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding for the National Partnership Agreement on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development ($0.8 million)
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• a decrease in Commonwealth Government funding for the Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Works and Measures feasibility program ($0.6 million)
partially offset by • an increase in funding for the Murray Futures Riverine Recovery program ($11.5 million)
• an increase in funding for the National Partnership Agreement on implementing the Murray-Darling Basin program ($2.0 million).
Statement of financial position — controlled
The $2.4 million decrease in total assets is primarily due to: • reduced cash holdings ($15.7 million)
partially offset by • increased non-current assets ($13.1 million) consistent with a high level of capital investment
in 2013–14 (primarily relating to the Riverine Recovery program).
The $3.8 million increase in total liabilities is primarily due to growth in accruing leave entitlements.
Statement of cash flows — controlled
The movements in cash outflows and inflows are consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
Statement of comprehensive income ― administered
Expenses
The $30.1 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to: • reduced Caring for our Country grant payments to NRM boards pending future Commonwealth
Government approvals ($21.9 million)
• reduced expenditure for the Native Vegetation Fund due to once-off increases in 2012–13 ($2.5 million)
• reduced expenditure for the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage board due to additional funding provided in 2012–13 for maintenance of the South East Drainage System in the Lower South-East ($2.2 million)
• reduced expenditure for the Board of Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium due to once-off increases in 2012–13 ($1.7 million)
• reduced expenditure for Natural Heritage Trust due to program completion in 2012–13 ($0.5 million)
• reduced expenditure for the Dog and Cat Management Board due to once-off increases in 2012–13 ($0.4 million)
• reduced expenditure for the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality due to once-off increases in 2012–13 ($0.4 million).
Income
The $21.8 million decrease in income is primarily due to:
• reduced Caring for Our Country grant revenue pending future Commonwealth Government approvals ($17.3 million)
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• reduced revenue for the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board due to additional funding provided in 2012–13 for maintenance and specific investing projects related to the South East Drainage System in the Lower South East ($3.0 million)
• reduced grant revenue received for the Board of Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium due to once-off increases in 2012–13 ($0.8 million).
Statement of financial position ― administered
The $3.4 million decrease in net assets is primarily due to:
• reduced non-current assets due to increased accumulated depreciation and increased land sales ($3.9 million)
partially offset by
• increased cash holdings ($0.5 million).
Statement of cash flows ― administered
The movement in cash outflows and inflows are consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial position.
The $2.4 million increase in investing receipts is primarily due to additional sales budgeted of surplus Crown Lands in 2013–14.
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Additional information for administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Statement of cash flows
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Operating activities
Cash outflows
Employee benefit payments Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 120 120 82 121 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 15 15 ― 15 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 20 20 65 29 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowances .......................................................... 293 284 270 273 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board 17 17 17 57
Payments for supplies and services Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 447 1 654 72 539 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 100 99 133 191 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 1 414 1 822 1 166 1 126 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 556 432 ― 462 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 421 481 418 333 Caring for Our Country ...................................................... ― 119 ― ― NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... ― 45 ― ― Pastoral Board .................................................................. 10 10 10 ― South Eastern Water Conservation Drainage Board ......... 1 674 3 932 1 632 4 351
Grants and transfers Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 655 1 155 1 155 1 368 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 413 415 385 370 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... ― ― ― 143 Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc ................................... 5 217 5 162 5 103 5 700 Adelaide City Council Parklands ....................................... 1 461 1 414 1 425 1 385 War concessions ............................................................... 8 8 8 8 NRM Fund — Grants ........................................................ 14 718 14 400 14 174 14 437 Natural Heritage Trust ....................................................... ― 538 300 1 100 NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... 170 530 250 1 602 Caring for Our Country ...................................................... ― 21 734 18 385 19 093 NRM Fund — payroll tax subsidy paid to NRM boards ..... ― 400 400 700 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 1 726 4 102 2 436 2 709 Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 250 250 ― Stormwater Management Authority Grant ......................... 4 754 4 638 4 638 4 525 NRM Fund — Water Levies transferred(a) ......................... ― ― 10 068 10 448 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 2 128 2 121 2 121 2 069
Other Payments Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 4 126 2 964 2 775 4 021 Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 38 37 37 ― NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... ― 1 669 ― ― Qualco Sunlands — payments to consolidated account 250 250 250 250
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2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 21 21 21 34
Cash used in operations 41 022 70 858 68 046 77 459
Cash inflows
Taxation NRM Fund — out-of-council land-based levies ................. 154 154 116 78 NRM Fund — water levies ................................................ 10 503 10 185 9 926 9 707
Grants and transfers receipts Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 123 952 289 181 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... ― 330 ― ― NRM Fund — water levies received(a) ............................... ― ― 10 068 10 450 Caring for Our Country ...................................................... ― 17 346 17 346 22 365 NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... ― ― ― 213 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... ― ― 100 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board 2 128 5 221 2 121 5 316
Fees, fines and penalties Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 1 391 1 350 1 210 1 250 Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 41 44 41 590 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 20 20 20 18 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 669 761 652 1 201 NRM Fund ........................................................................ 27 27 27 459 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― ― 2
Sales of goods and services Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 965 965 848 672 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 247 463 10 10 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― ― 47
GST received South Eastern Water Conservation Drainage Board ......... ― ― ― 481
Interest received Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 121 121 121 149 Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... 43 43 21 58 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 200 263 200 333 NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... ― 45 ― 101 NRM Fund ........................................................................ ― ― ― 82 Natural Heritage Trust ....................................................... ― ― ― 10 Caring for Our Country ...................................................... ― 119 ― 163
Other receipts Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... 10 10 47 546 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... ― ― ― 6 Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... ― ― ― 1 Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 250 250 ―
Cash generated from operations 16 892 38 669 43 413 54 489
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2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
State government Appropriation
Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 508 509 498 512 Royal Zoological Society of SA Inc ................................... 5 217 5 162 5 103 6 020 Adelaide City Council parklands ....................................... 1 461 1 414 1 425 1 385 War concessions ............................................................... 8 8 8 8 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowance ........................................................... 293 284 270 273 NRM Fund — grants ........................................................ 3 990 3 990 3 990 3 911 NRM Fund — payroll tax subsidy paid to NRM boards ..... ― 400 400 700 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 1 031 1 004 1 004 980 NAP for Salinity and Water Quality ................................... ― ― ― 700 Pastoral Board .................................................................. 14 15 15 15 Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 250 250 250 Stormwater Management Authority Grant ......................... 4 754 4 638 4 638 4 525 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 2 128 2 121 2 121 2 069
Net cash provided by state government 19 654 19 795 19 722 21 348
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -4 476 -12 394 -4 911 -1 622
Investing activities
Cash outflows
Purchase of property, plant and equipment Pastoral Board .................................................................. 4 5 5 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 416 1 251 451 1 151
Cash used in investing activities 420 1 256 456 1 151
Cash inflows
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 5 426 3 066 3 519 3 677 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― ― 20
Cash generated from investing activities 5 426 3 066 3 519 3 697
Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities 5 006 1 810 3 063 2 546
Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 530 -10 584 -1 848 924
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 13 763 24 347 17 809 23 423
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 14 293 13 763 15 961 24 347
(a) The intra government transfer for the NRM Fund Water Levies was eliminated from the 2012–13 Estimated Result and 2013–14 Budget, but not in the 2012–13 Original Budget and 2011–12 Actual, due to the amalgamation of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department for Water on 1 July 2012.
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Additional information for administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Reconciliation to statement of cash flows
2013–14 Budget
2012–13 Estimated
Result 2012–13 Budget
2011–12 Actual
$000 $000 $000 $000
Reconciliation to operating payments Operating payments (as per additional information for administered items) ................................................................
41 022 70 858 68 046 77 459
Less: Transferred in: Payments transferred in from the former Department for Water administered items .................................................
― ― 17 327 17 292
Payments transferred in from South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ....................................
― ― 1 670 4 442
Equals: Operating payments (as per administered items statement of cash flows)
41 022 70 858 49 049 55 725
Reconciliation to operating receipts
Operating receipts (as per additional information for administered items) ................................................................
16 892 38 699 43 413 54 489
Less: Transferred in: Receipts transferred in from the former Department for Water administered items .................................................
― ― 10 203 10 166
Receipts transferred in from South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ....................................
― ― 2 121 5 846
Equals: Operating receipts (as per administered items statement of cash flows)
16 892 38 669 31 089 38 477
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Accounting standards
The financial statements included in the 2013–14 Agency Statements are special purpose financial statements.
Estimates in these financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with:
• Australian Accounting Standards, except where these notes indicate otherwise
• accounting policies expected to be used in preparing historically orientated general purpose financial statements for that year, and the same accounting policies have been used for the subsequent forecast years (forward estimates).
Reporting entities
The financial statements include all estimated assets, liabilities, incomes and expenses of individual agencies.
Consistent with Australian Accounting Standards, estimated transactions and balances that are controlled are budgeted for, and reported on, separately to estimated transactions and balances which are administered but not controlled by the agency.
Activities that are ‘controlled’ are those where the agency delivers services and governs the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from these activities and assets in the pursuit of its objectives.
Generally, activities that are ‘administered’ on behalf of the government exist where an agency has no discretion to alter the resources provided or determine how they are spent.
Basis of accounting and measurement
The estimated financial statements include a statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and a statement of cash flows.
The format of these estimated financial statements is consistent with the model financial statements (prepared by the Department of Treasury and Finance for statutory reporting requirements) and is consistent with the requirements of AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows.
The accrual basis of accounting has been applied in the preparation of the estimated financial statements whereby estimated assets, liabilities, equity, incomes and expenses are recognised in the reporting period to which they relate, regardless of when cash is received or paid.
Assets
Most government assets are valued at their written-down current cost. Otherwise agencies adopt one of the following measurement bases:
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• market/fair value — the amount for which an asset could be exchanged between a knowledgeable, willing buyer and a knowledgeable, willing seller in an arm’s length transaction (in many cases agencies use written-down current cost as a proxy for fair value)
• net market value — the market value after deducting costs expected to be incurred were the asset to be exchanged
• current cost — the lowest cost at which the gross service potential of that asset could currently be obtained in the normal course of operations.
All non-current tangible assets, with a cost of acquisition greater than $1.0 million and a useful life of more than three years, are required to be valued at fair value unless excluded from the scope of Australian Accounting Standard AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment and/or an alternative valuation is specified by another accounting standard.
All intangible assets are measured at cost.
Depreciation and amortisation
All non-current assets having limited useful lives are systematically depreciated/amortised over their useful lives in a manner that reflects the consumption of their service potential. The most common method used for calculating depreciation expense is the straight line method.
Certain heritage assets have very long and indeterminate useful lives. Their service potential has not, in any material sense, been consumed during the reporting period. As such, no amount for depreciation has been recognised in respect of those assets.
Assets acquired under finance leases are amortised over the period during which the government is expected to benefit from use of the leased asset.
Employee benefits Employee benefits (including salaries and wages, annual leave, long service leave, skills and experience retention leave, sick leave and superannuation benefits) reflect those benefits accrued as a result of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.
Short-term employee benefits (due to be settled within 12 months after the end of the reporting period in which the employee rendered the services) are measured at a nominal amount based on the remuneration rates an agency expects to pay. Examples of short-term employee benefits include salaries and wages and annual leave.
Long-term employee benefits (not due to be settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employee rendered the service) are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. An example of a long-term employee benefit is long service leave.
Sick leave
For the majority of agencies, no liability will be recognised for sick leave.
There is no liability for non-vesting sick leave (a non-vesting entitlement is that which does not constitute a legal obligation of the employing agency until a valid claim is made by an employee or an event has occurred) if, on average, sick leave taken is less than total entitlements accruing.
Vesting sick leave entitlements are rare for state government employees.
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Superannuation
For most state government controlled agencies, the Treasurer assumes the accrued superannuation liability in return for periodic payments from agencies. Therefore, unless there are contributions due but not yet paid at the reporting date, there is no superannuation liability recorded for the agency.
Two types of superannuation plans are in operation currently in the public sector: defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. In a defined benefit plan, a member’s entitlement is determined by reference to a formula based on years of membership and/or salary levels. In a defined contribution plan, a member’s entitlement is determined by reference to accumulated contributions made to the plan together with investment earnings thereon.
Under existing arrangements, the Treasurer is liable for any net deficiency in assets for the defined benefits plans. Deficits in defined benefit superannuation plans are recognised as liabilities in the statement of financial position for the Treasurer. The deficits are measured as the excess of employees’ accrued benefits resulting from services up to the reporting date over the fair value of the plan’s assets as at the reporting date.
Income recognition
Wherever possible, income is recognised when the transaction or event giving rise to the income occurs. As a result, all items of income are normally reported in the statement of comprehensive income when an agency obtains control over the respective amounts. In circumstances where it is not possible to determine objectively when control over the asset passes to the agency, the amounts are recognised upon receipt.
Appropriation
The investment program requirements for agencies included in the agency statements may be funded through operating appropriation, operating receipts, the proceeds of asset sales, grants and through Commonwealth payments. Where the investment requirements of an agency are not funded from these sources, the state government funding of an agency’s investment program will generally be treated as an equity contribution from the government, as representative owner. These contributions are treated as contributions to equity rather than income in an agency.
Funds appropriated, but not required to meet current year cash outflows will be deposited with the Treasurer and will show as an asset in the agency’s statement of financial position.
Cash alignment policy
Where agencies have returned excess cash held to the Treasurer in accordance with the cash alignment policy, the payment is generally recorded as a ‘payment to government’ in the statement of comprehensive income. Some agencies have elected to repay debt or return contributed capital with excess cash balances. These transactions will be reflected in the statement of financial position.
Rounding
All estimated amounts in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Due to rounding, there may be instances where estimated financial statements and tables do not add correctly.
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