Communities and Social Inclusion Department

260 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (27 September 2016). In reference to 2016-17 Budget Paper 4, Volume 1, page 95—why has there been more than $10.920 million in unexpended funds in 2014-15 and 2015-16 within the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion and what has happened to those unexpended funds?

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

Unexpended funding commitments can occur due to various project/program delays. Where applicable, a carryover request to the Department of Treasury and Finance can be submitted for any unexpended funding commitments. This process facilitates the re-profiling of expenditure as required in the forward estimates so that the budget is used for its intended purpose.