DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURE

47 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (30 June 2010) (First Session). What was the actual level for 2009-10 of both capital and recurrent expenditure underspending (or overspending) for all departments and agencies (which are classified in the general government sector) then reporting to the Premier?

The Hon. G.E. 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): I have been advised of the following:

Agencies reporting to the Premier reported the following levels of capital and recurrent budget expenditure variations for 2009-10:

$4.731 million lower than budget recurrent expenditure for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. This variation mainly reflects vacancies and lower than anticipated medical panel referrals.

$3.362 million lower than budget recurrent expenditure for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet Administered Items. This variation mainly reflects changes in the timing of the construction of police stations and staff accommodation on the APY lands and a net benefit from a lower than expected Government Workers Rehabilitation Compensation liability at 30 June 2010.

$0.033 million higher than budget recurrent expenditure for the State Governor's establishment. This variation is offset by lower than budget capital payments of $0.042 million.

$1.062 million lower than budget capital payments for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. This variation mainly reflects delays associated with World Park One and the Dunstan Playhouse refurbishment.