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Budget Paper 4

Agency StatementsVolume 2

2016 17STATE

BUDGET

Published 7 July 2016ISSN 1440-8589

Acknowledgements

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© Government of South Australia 2016

2016−17 Budget PapersBudget 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 Budget Measures Statement

Budget Paper 4

2016–17 Agency Statements

Volume 2

Presented by The Honourable Tom Koutsantonis MP

Treasurer of South Australia on the Occasion of the Budget

for 2016–17

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The Chief Executive Department of Treasury and Finance State Administration Centre 200 Victoria Square Adelaide SA 5000

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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

Green Industries Health and Ageing Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Police Premier and Cabinet

Volume 4

Primary Industries and Regions State Development Tourism Treasury and Finance

Volume 2 contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Education and Child Development .................................................................................................... 9 Electoral Commission ...................................................................................................................... 41 Emergency Services — CFS .......................................................................................................... 59 Emergency Services — MFS .......................................................................................................... 75 Emergency Services — SAFECOM ................................................................................................ 97 Emergency Services — SES ........................................................................................................ 115 Environment Protection Authority .................................................................................................. 129 Environment, Water and Natural Resources ................................................................................ 145 Accounting Standards ................................................................................................................... 189

2016–17 Agency Statements — Volume 2 1

2 2016–17 Agency Statements — Volume 2

Introduction

The 2016−17 Agency Statements outline financial and non-financial information about the services each agency provides to, and on behalf of, the South Australian community.

The agency statements are presented in alphabetical order as indicated in the list below.

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

Green Industries Office of Green Industries SA GISA

Health and Ageing Department for Health and Ageing DHA

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

State Development Department for State Development DSD

Tourism South Australian Tourism Commission SATC

Treasury and Finance Department of Treasury and Finance DTF


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 2016–17. 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.

On 21 June 2016, the government announced that Families SA will be established as a separate department. This is in response to Commissioner Nyland’s interim recommendation as part of the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission. Due to the timing of this announcement, this is not reflected in the Agency Statements.

Introduction


Financial statements

The estimated financial statements included in the 2016−17 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


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. J Weatherill Premier

Department of the Premier and Cabinet 1. Premier and Cabinet Policy and Support

2. Strategic Engagement and Communications

3. Agent–General 4. State Coordinator–General 5. Support Services and Community

Programs 6. Office for Digital Government

Department of State Development 1. Office of the Economic Development Board

The Hon. JR Rau Deputy Premier Attorney-General Minister for Justice Reform Minister for Planning Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Child Protection Reform Minister for the Public Sector Minister for Consumer and Business Services Minister for the City of Adelaide

Department of the Premier and Cabinet 7. Government Services 8. Public Sector Performance

Attorney-General’s Department 1. Legal and Justice Services 2. Consumer and Business Services 3. Advocacy and Guardianship

Services 4. Equal Opportunity 5. Police Ombudsman 6. Ombudsman 7. Industrial Relations 8. Fines Enforcement and Recovery 9. State Records

10. Child Protection Systems Royal Commission — Response Unit

Courts Administration Authority 1. Court and Tribunal Case Resolution Services

2. Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

Electoral Commission of South Australia 1. Electoral Services Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure

1. Land Use Planning

Department of Treasury and Finance 1. Gambling Policy The Hon. KJ Maher Minister for Employment Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation Minister for Automotive Transformation Minister for Science and Information Economy

Department of State Development 2. Industry and Innovation 3. Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation 4. Science, Technology and

Information Economy

The Hon. JJ Snelling Minister for Health Minister for the Arts Minister for Health Industries

Department of Health and Ageing 1. Policy, Clinical Services, System Transformation and Administration

2. Health Services Department of State Development 5. Arts South Australia

6. Health Industries

Introduction


Minister Agency Programs The Hon. T Koutsantonis Treasurer Minister for Finance Minister for State Development Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy

Department of Treasury and Finance 2. Accountability for Public Sector Resources

3. Treasury Services 4. Financial Services Provisions

Department of State Development 7. Mineral Resources and Energy

The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Climate Change

Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources

1. Sustainability 2. Water 3. Parks and Public Assets

Environment Protection Authority 1. Environment and Radiation Protection

Department of State Development 8. Water Industry Technical and Safety Regulation

Office of Green Industries 1. Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery

The Hon. LWK Bignell Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister for Forests Minister for Tourism Minister for Recreation and Sport Minister for Racing

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

1. Agriculture, Food and Fisheries 2. Forestry Policy

South Australian Tourism Commission 1. Tourism Development 2. Tourism Events 3. Tourism Marketing

Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

3. Recreation, Sport and Racing

The Hon. MLJ Hamilton-Smith Minister for Investment and Trade Minister for Small Business Minister for Defence Industries Minister for Veterans' Affairs

Department of State Development 9. Growing Small Business 10. Globally Integrating the SA

Economy Defence SA 1. Defence Industry Development

2. Techport Australia Department of Treasury and Finance 5. Veterans' Affairs

The Hon. GG Brock Minister for Regional Development Minister for Local Government


4. Office of Local Government

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

3. Regional Development

The Hon. ZL Bettison 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

Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

1. Thriving Communities 2. Domiciliary and Community Care

Services 3. Social Housing

The Hon. SE Close Minister for Education and Child Development Minister for Higher Education and Skills

Department for Education and Child Development

1. Early Childhood Development 2. School Education 3. Care and Protection

Department of State Development 11. Employment and Skills Formation

The Hon. SC Mullighan Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Minister for Housing and Urban Development


5. Roads and Marine 6. Public Transport 7. Infrastructure Planning and

Management

The Hon. LA Vlahos Minister for Disabilities Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

4. Disability SA 5. Disability Services 6. NDIS and Service Reform

Introduction


Minister Agency Programs The Hon. P Malinauskas Minister for Police Minister for Correctional Services Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Road Safety

South Australian Police 1. Public Safety 2. Crime and Criminal Justice

Services 3. Road Safety

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

South Australian State Emergency Service

1. State Emergency Service

Department for Correctional Services 1. Rehabilitation and Reparation 2. Custodial Services 3. Community Based Services


2. Road Safety

Introduction


Agency: Department for Education and Child Development

Minister for Education and Child Development


Education and Child Development


Contents

Departmental structure .................................................................................................................... 12 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 .................................................................................. 16 Program 2: School Education ...................................................................................................... 20 Program 3: Care and Protection .................................................................................................. 25 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 28 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 36 Additional information for administered items ................................................................................. 38



Departmental structure

On 21 June 2016, the government announced that it will establish a separate department to undertake functions related to the care and protection of children. This is in response to Commissioner Nyland’s interim recommendation as part of the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission.

Due to the timing of this announcement, this agency statement is not reflective of the new structure.

Objective

The Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) brings together the key government functions that deliver and regulate services for children and their families including health, family services, child protection, care and education. Collectively, DECD aims to improve children and young people’s education, safety and development from birth through their transition to adulthood.

The department’s key objective is to deliver a high performing education and child development system that improves the educational attainment and wellbeing of South Australia’s children and young people. The focus is on giving every single child and young person the best possible education and support within a safe environment, so they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.

DECD works to improve outcomes for all children and young people by harnessing collaborative relationships with families, communities, government and non-government agencies responsible for children, young people and families.


Minister Programs Sub-programs

The Hon. SE Close 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 South Australian Certificate of Education (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.



Ministerial office resources

2016–17 Budget

Cost of provision

Minister $000 FTE

The Hon. SE Close .............................................................................. 1 838 11.0

Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated

Result(a) 2014–15 Actual(b)

Department for Education and Child Development.............................. 24 023.9 23 875.9 23 537.8

Administered items for the Department for Education and Child Development .............................................................................. 15.3 15.3 12.5

SACE Board of South Australia ........................................................... 109.0 109.2 102.4

Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board .................................................................................. 40.5 40.5 41.3

Total 24 188.7 24 040.9 23 694.0

(a) The 2016–17 Budget and 2015–16 Estimated Result reflect the established FTE caps.

(b) Data published by the Office for the Public Sector (Department of the Premier and Cabinet).

Program net cost of services summary

Net cost of services

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16 Budget

2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Early Childhood Development................................ 175 190 175 027 150 155 170 509

2. School Education ................................................... 2 217 506 2 168 585 2 137 953 2 026 664

3. Care and Protection ............................................... 383 586 383 610 357 308 345 155

Total 2 776 282 2 727 222 2 645 416 2 542 328



Investing expenditure summary

The 2016–17 investment program is $120.3 million.

The program continues the investment in public preschools and schools to support families and children in the South Australian community.

As part of the 2016–17 Budget, the government is investing $250 million to refurbish and redevelop 139 public primary and secondary schools to deliver contemporary science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs.

Funding of $15 million has also been allocated to consolidate the Elizabeth, Gawler and Salisbury Families SA offices into one location at the former Smithfield Plains High School site.

Estimated

completion

Total project

cost 2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


Investments Quarter $000 $000 $000 $000

New projects Families SA Northern Office ................. Jun 2018 15 000 3 400 — — Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Facilities in Schools ........

Jun 2019 250 000 35 000 — —

Total new projects 265 000 38 400 — — Existing projects Children’s Centres — Stage 2 .............. Jun 2017 15 500 14 780 720 — Christie Downs Primary School ............ Dec 2017 4 000 3 360 440 — Christies Beach High School Disability Unit ........................................ Dec 2017 5 000 3 960 460 — Community Residential Care Facilities . Jun 2017 10 651 5 944 500 1 142 Evanston Gardens Primary School ....... Jun 2017 6 000 3 131 2 420 4 000 Le Fevre High School ........................... Dec 2016 1 000 760 240 — National Quality Agenda — Compliance........................................... Jun 2018 9 750 4 500 750 — National Quality Agenda — Preschools Jun 2017 12 026 3 000 6 673 5 458 New City High School ........................... Mar 2019 85 000 17 800 1 500 5 250 Playford International College(a) ............ Dec 2017 7 000 4 560 520 — Preschool Outdoor Learning Areas ...... Jun 2018 6 000 2 250 1 480 1 500 Preschool Relocation Program ............. Sep 2016 21 790 1 300 10 659 8 207 Seaview High School ............................ Mar 2017 2 630 2 000 583 2 100 Swallowcliffe Primary School ................ Dec 2017 5 000 3 960 460 — Trade Training Centres in Schools ....... Jun 2016 78 815 — 4 869 696 Yalata Anangu School .......................... Jun 2017 2 010 821 100 921 Small projects ....................................... n.a. n.a. 1 921 13 190 18 524

Total existing projects 272 172 74 047 45 564 47 798 Annual programs Capital Works Assistance Scheme ....... n.a. n.a. 3 108 3 032 3 032 Fire Restoration .................................... n.a. n.a. 2 000 723 — Major Feasibility Studies ....................... n.a. n.a. 458 338 447 Purchase of Land and Property ............ n.a. n.a. 1 152 1 124 1 124 School Bus Replacement .................... n.a. n.a. 1 151 7 831 3 768 Small programs .................................... n.a. n.a. — 4 936 —

Total annual programs 7 869 17 984 8 371



Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



Public private partnerships

Recognition of service rights(b) n.a. n.a. — 1 253 —

Total public private partnerships — 1 253 — Total investing expenditure 537 172 120 316 64 801(c) 56 169

(a) Formerly Fremont-Elizabeth City High School

(b) Recognition of service rights for equipment purchased for the expansion of Mark Oliphant College and John Hartley School.

(c) The difference between total investing expenditure and amounts contained in the statement of cash flows relates to the accounting treatment of equipment for the new buildings at the public private partnership schools.



Program 1: Early Childhood Development

Description/objective

The department is responsible for the delivery of early childhood education and care, 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 each 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 key 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 integrated early childhood education and care services that are accessible and support each child to develop and learn to their capacity are at the core of the program.

Program summary — expenses, income and FTEs

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 177 887 171 578 149 566 166 219 Supplies and services ................................................... 22 507 29 976 25 628 28 040 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 3 792 3 785 3 338 3 865 Borrowing costs ............................................................ 1 801 1 802 1 797 1 786 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 33 233 29 846 29 250 30 731 Other expenses ............................................................ 2 827 3 177 2 104 2 986

Total expenses 242 047 240 164 211 683 233 627 Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 59 096 58 575 58 385 58 886 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 7 437 6 030 2 813 2 670 Other income ................................................................ 324 532 330 1 562

Total income 66 857 65 137 61 528 63 118 Net cost of providing services 175 190 175 027 150 155 170 509 FTEs as of at 30 June (No.) 1 965.4 1 956.8 1 849.7 1 782.9

(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

2016–17 Budget/2015–16 Estimated Result

The $1.9 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:

• increased staffing associated with new educator to child ratio requirements for preschools ($5.4 million)

• higher employee related benefits and supplies and services expenditure, including indexation and enterprise bargaining agreements ($3.1 million)



partially offset by

• additional procurement efficiencies in 2016–17 ($3.3 million)

• additional expenditure in 2015–16 associated with the deferral of preschool grant funding from the prior year ($1.3 million)

• the de-recognition of assets in 2015–16 ($0.9 million)

• existing savings measures in 2016–17 ($0.6 million).

The $1.7 million increase in income is primarily due to:

• increased revenue from family day care for the educator levy ($0.9 million)

• higher revenue from the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education National Partnership ($0.4 million)

• higher revenue from the sale of land and buildings ($0.4 million).

2015–16 Estimated Result/2015–16 Budget



• the extension of the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education National Partnership ($5.8 million)

• higher employee related benefits under the 2015 South Australian School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement ($5.5 million)

• higher employee related expenses ($4.9 million)

• higher expenses associated with family day care ($3.6 million)

• additional expenditure in 2015–16 associated with the deferral of preschool grant funding from the prior year ($1.3 million)

• the de-recognition of assets ($0.9 million).


• increased revenue from family day care due to the introduction of the educator administration levy ($3.0 million)

• occasional care revenue ($0.3 million).

2015–16 Estimated Result/2014–15 Actual



• higher expenses associated with the administration of family day care ($3.6 million)

• the deferral of preschool grant funding from the prior year ($2.6 million)

• higher employee related benefits under the South Australian School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2016 ($1.7 million)

partially offset by

• higher employee related expenses incurred in 2014–15 ($3.2 million)

• existing savings measures in 2015–16 ($3.5 million)



• the de-recognition of assets in 2014–15 ($1.5 million).

The $2.0 million increase in income is primarily due to increased revenue from family day care due to the introduction of the educator administration ($2.5 million).

Highlights 2015–16

• Improved educator to child ratios were implemented from 1 January 2016 ensuring that ratios do not exceed 10 preschool children to one educator in public preschools in area of greatest need and 11 children to one educator in other public preschools.

• 93 per cent of assessed South Australian public preschools met or exceeded the National Quality Standard. In addition 71 per cent of South Australian public preschools exceeded the National Quality Standard compared to 52 per cent of preschools nationally.

• Allied health services in children’s centres, including speech pathology and occupational therapy, continued to be expanded to support families to promote optimal development, bringing the total staffing to 19.2 across 32 Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting.

• Five upgraded outdoor learning environments in preschools are in development at Adelaide Miethke Kindergarten, Brentwood Drive Kindergarten, Flinders Kindergarten, Hackney Kindergarten and Solomontown Kindergarten.

• The National Occasional Care Programme was implemented to support increased availability of occasional care, primarily in rural, regional and remote areas.

• The Community Partnership Planning approach is now embedded in Early Childhood Development Local Partnerships and is providing support and resources for Partnerships to better understand and respond to the needs of the community.

Targets 2016–17

• Continue the redevelopment of outdoor learning environments in preschools to increase the engagement of children, families and communities in outdoor play at Alberton Preschool, Oaklands Estate Kindergarten, Elizabeth Grove Children’s Centre, Koonibba Child Parent Centre and Mallala Preschool.

• Continue to grow the network of children’s centres, with the anticipated completion of two centres at Seaton and Roxby Downs and the expansion of the existing centre at Keithcot Farm.

• Continue to deliver on the expanded provision of Allied Health Services in Children’s Centres.

Performance indicators

2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

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.

44 42 44 42

• 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. This excludes the eight additional services established under the National Occasional Care Programme.

90 89 90 90

• family day care DECD is the approved provider of 12 family day care schemes under the provisions of the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

12 12 12 12



2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

• rural care Rural care services include programs administered by DECD preschools.

18 18 18 18

• preschool services (not including children’s centres) There are two non-operational preschools not counted in the 2015–16 results which were included in the 2015–16 target; one DECD preschool service has been converted to a non-government early childhood service; and another school based preschool now operates as a campus of another school.

343 343 347 349

No. of places in early childhood education and care services: • occasional care

Occasional care services include programs administered and funded by DECD.

2 820 2 816 2 856 2 856

• family day care Family day care is still adjusting to significant change including the implementation of the National Quality Framework requirements, an ageing workforce and new scheme operators in SA. This has had an impact on the number of educators, and therefore on the number of children accessing family day care and the loss of the Australian Government Child Support Program payments.

2 300 2 665 2 881 2 960

• rural care Available places in several Rural Care services have increased due to the number that now operate a two worker delivery model for either part or all of the week to cater for previously unmet demand.

196 161 126 126

No. of paid primary contact staff with relevant formal qualifications in preschools Preschool staff who are primary contacts have been based on their main employment category. Some preschool staff members may be counted more than once if they are employed at multiple preschools. The 2016–17 target provides for the forecasted increase in preschool staff employed as a result of the increased staff to child ratios for preschools implemented from 1 January 2016.

1 620 1 468 1 500 1 496

Government expenditure per child in early childhood education and care services:

• cost per child in family day care $3 550 n.a $3 223 $3 590 • cost per place in family day care $11 089 n.a $11 156 $11 013 • cost per child in occasional care $1 188 n.a $860 $758 • cost per child in preschool services $10 130 n.a $8 294 $9 368

Activity indicators

2016–17 Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Projection 2014–15

Actual

No. of children in early childhood education and care services:

• occasional care 2 820 2 816 2 800 2 884 • family day care 7 000 8 000 9 000 9 081 • rural care 410 407 330 330 • preschool services

Includes children who are eligible preschool enrolments and attendances in government and non-government preschool services that are funded by the state government to deliver preschool programs.

– attendances 17 700 17 739 18 100 18 358 – enrolments 18 000 18 027 18 400 18 644



Program 2: School Education


The department is responsible for the delivery of high quality primary and secondary public education across the state to all children and young people of school age. Through a focus on high achievement, growth, challenge, engagement and equity the department seeks to maximise every child and young person’s learning and help them to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals and informed citizens.

The department maintains high expectations of schools to increase student performance and reduce the gap between the highest and lower achievers. The department continues to drive improvement through strong leadership, effective accountability and system support. The department’s work is strengthened by the involvement of parents and local communities in the education of children.

Program summary ― expenses, income and FTEs

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 2 127 463 2 044 443 2 029 937 1 898 571 Supplies and services ................................................... 600 815 601 842 585 764 586 666 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 103 210 102 919 103 263 102 904 Borrowing costs ............................................................ 20 713 20 722 20 670 20 602 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 12 869 14 251 12 194 12 775 Other expenses ............................................................ 33 620 33 732 30 215 28 491

Total expenses 2 898 690 2 817 909 2 782 043 2 650 009

Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 489 487 470 021 459 654 415 775 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 138 007 133 866 134 748 140 881 Other income ................................................................ 53 690 45 437 49 688 66 689

Total income 681 184 649 324 644 090 623 345

Net cost of providing services 2 217 506 2 168 585 2 137 953 2 026 664

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 20 029.6 19 947.0 19 488.0 20 097.0





• higher employee related benefits and supplies and services expenditure, including the 2015 South Australian School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement ($83.7 million)

• enrolment growth in government schools ($14.6 million)

• higher expenditure relating to the employment of 60 Child Wellbeing Officers to work in schools ($6.0 million)

• higher expenditure for the Early Career Teacher Accelerated Development Strategy ($5.3 million)



• higher workers compensation expenditure ($1.9 million)

• higher expenditure for additional principal consultants to support the work of the existing education directors and early childhood leaders ($1.7 million)

• higher expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded Independent Public Schools Initiative ($1.6 million)

partially offset by

• additional school related expenditure in 2015–16 as a result of prior year deferral ($22.0 million)


• the cessation of the Commonwealth Government funded Trade Training Centres in Schools Program ($2.8 million)

• lower expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded Teacher Quality Rewards National Partnership ($1.3 million)

• the de-recognition of assets in 2015–16 ($1.2 million).


• budgeted increases in Commonwealth Government revenue under the National Education Reform Agreement ($23.8 million)

• the re-profile of the sale of land and buildings ($7.0 million).




• higher expenditure due to enrolment growth ($20.5 million)

partially offset by

• operating expenditure reclassified to investing expenditure for transportable buildings ($3.9 million).


• higher Commonwealth Government revenue under the National Education Reform Agreement ($8.2 million)

partially offset by

• a reduction in revenue from the sale of land and buildings ($4.0 million).



• higher employee related benefits and supplies and services expenditure, including the 2015 South Australian School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement ($143.5 million)


• higher expenditure due to enrolment growth ($20.5 million)

• higher expenses for the Commonwealth Government funded:

– National School Chaplaincy Programme ($2.9 million)

– More Support for Students with Disabilities National Partnership ($2.3 million)



– Independent Public Schools Initiative ($1.4 million)

– Indigenous Advancement Strategy ($1.2 million)

• higher expenses for services provided on behalf of the Commonwealth Government to detainee minors ($3.4 million)

partially offset by

• existing savings measures ($14.0 million)


• higher employee related expenses incurred in 2014–15 ($9.9 million).


• higher Commonwealth Government revenue under the National Education Reform Agreement ($29.8 million)

• higher revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded:

– National School Chaplaincy Programme ($2.9 million)

– Independent Public Schools Initiative ($2.0 million)

partially offset by

• lower revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded:

– More Support for Students with Disabilities National Partnership ($3.3 million)

– Trade Training Centres in Schools Program ($1.6 million)

– Rewards for Great Teachers National Partnership ($1.1 million)

• lower revenue for services provided on behalf of the Commonwealth Government to detainee minors ($2.9 million).


• Delivering the Better Schools funding for intervention support in literacy and numeracy, especially for Aboriginal students and targeted professional learning opportunities in literacy and numeracy linked to site improvement plans.

• 7412 students completed their SACE in 2015, 455 more than completed it in 2014.

• The 2015 NAPLAN performance of Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students at or above the National Minimum Standard in Reading and Numeracy improved in 14 of the 20 domains tested.

• To support students’ engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, 26 targeted schools in rural and metropolitan locations engaged in a pilot 3D printing project and 60 units of work aligned to the Australian Curriculum have been developed.

• The teaching of Chinese in government schools received a significant boost with the announcement of the first Chinese bilingual school to begin at William Light R–12 School in 2017.

• The first cohort of 27 newly appointed Principals and Preschool Directors completed the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership in March 2016. There will be 160 aspiring, new and current leaders enrolled in the qualification in 2016.

• Implemented the Child Wellbeing Practitioner program and the recruitment of 60 practitioners to provide early intervention and support to children and families in partnership with schools and preschools.



Targets 2016–17

• To increase child and student engagement, participation and achievement in STEM learning.

• Strengthen bilingual education by establishing the first Chinese bilingual school and selecting the location for the first bi-national French–Australian program.

• Increase the percentage of students who are achieving above the National Minimum Standard on NAPLAN Reading and Numeracy in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 towards meeting the requirements of the department’s Standard of Educational Achievement.

• Increase the number of students, including Aboriginal students, completing and achieving the SACE.

• Increase the attendance rate at DECD schools.

• The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership will be expanded to regional areas, and will commence additional programs for up to 200 new, aspiring and current leaders.

• Further introduction of wellbeing workers into schools and preschools.

Performance indicators(a)

2016

Target 2015

Actual 2014

Actual

% of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students Increase 93.4% 91.8% • Aboriginal students Increase 73.4% 69.6% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 43.0% 41.2% % of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students Increase 94.0% 91.8% • Aboriginal students Increase 76.0% 70.7% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 35.2% 29.2% % of Year 3 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students Increase 92.8% 93.2% • Aboriginal students Increase 71.1% 71.7% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 25.4% 26.9% % of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students Increase 91.7% 91.6% • Aboriginal students Increase 69.1% 65.6% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 28.2% 28.8% % of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students Increase 89.7% 87.1% • Aboriginal students Increase 61.1% 58.2% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 12.4% 11.6% % of Year 5 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students Increase 94.0% 91.8% • Aboriginal students Increase 74.5% 66.9% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 19.5% 17.4% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students Increase 95.0% 95.0% • Aboriginal students Increase 79.5% 80.3% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 25.1% 25.5% % of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students Increase 87.6% 88.1% • Aboriginal students Increase 57.5% 60.4% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 14.7% 14.4%



2016

Target 2015

Actual 2014

Actual

% of Year 7 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students Increase 95.8% 94.8% • Aboriginal students Increase 83.0% 80.3% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 19.4% 22.1% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in reading: • all students Increase 91.6% 90.3% • Aboriginal students Increase 75.0% 70.9% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 17.5% 17.6% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in writing: • all students Increase 78.4% 79.7% • Aboriginal students Increase 46.3% 46.8% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 12.9% 14.1% % of Year 9 students achieving the national minimum standard in numeracy: • all students Increase 95.0% 92.6% • Aboriginal students Increase 82.9% 73.2% • increase in higher proficiency bands Increase 17.2% 16.6% Apparent retention rates, Years 8 to 12 (full-time equivalent): • all students

Can exceed 100 per cent to account for students entering the government education system from interstate, overseas and other sectors.

Increase 100.9% 96.0%

• Aboriginal students Increase 89.5% 86.1% Apparent retention rates, Years 10 to 12 (full-time equivalent): • all students Increase 95.5% 91.4% • Aboriginal students Increase 89.6% 85.5% Student attendance rate Number of actual full-time equivalent student days attended as a percentage of total student days.

Increase

90.7%

90.7%

(a) Data is reported on a school year basis

Activity indicators(a)

2016

Target 2015

Actual 2014

Actual

No. of students in Reception to Year 12 (government schools): • total students 168 060 167 201 165 233 • Aboriginal students 10 412 10 367 9 738 • students with disabilities

Includes students identified by guidance officers and speech pathologists as having met the eligibility criteria of the Disability Support Program.

15 213 15 147 14 848

• students with English as a second language Includes students receiving English language support.

22 770 22 671 22 520

• 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. All numbers for student cohorts are actual figures or projections based on the relevant Term 3 DECD School Enrolment Census.

52 130 51 904 51 798

Total funding for Reception to Year 12 (government schools) per student $16 040 n.a. $14 924

(a) Data is reported on a school year basis



Program 3: Care and Protection


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 safely remain in the care of their birth family, the department supports out-of-home 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 support our commitment to protect vulnerable children at risk of abuse and neglect, the department reviews and improves the way care and protection services are provided. The department will continue to build a strong family support focus so that all government and non-government services are flexible and responsive to the needs of vulnerable families.


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 179 110 166 576 168 877 146 753 Supplies and services ................................................... 50 421 44 772 52 825 37 699 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 2 146 2 147 2 145 2 096 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 151 878 170 139 132 388 161 127 Other expenses ............................................................ 3 686 3 574 3 593 5 938

Total expenses 387 241 387 208 359 828 353 613

Income Grant revenue(a) ............................................................ 2 203 2 442 1 098 2 155 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 120 116 124 100 Other income ................................................................ 1 332 1 040 1 298 6 203

Total income 3 655 3 598 2 520 8 458

Net cost of providing services 383 586 383 610 357 308 345 155

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 2 028.9 1 972.1 1 893.4 1 657.9




The minor variance in expenses is primarily due to:

• indexation of supplies and services and enterprise bargaining agreements ($8.4 million)

partially offset by





The $27.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to additional resourcing for children requiring out-of-home care arrangements ($27.4 million).

The $1.1 million increase in income is primarily due to contractual agreements with other government agencies for the provision of child related programs and services ($1.4 million).



• additional funding for children requiring out-of-home care arrangements ($36.5 million)


partially offset by


The $4.9 million decrease in income is primarily due to:

• lower out-of-home care grant recoveries ($3.5 million)

• lower reimbursements from other agencies for costs incurred on anti-poverty programs ($1.3 million).


• Over 100 employees were recruited to residential care and a six week induction for new social workers was implemented.

• Formally engaged the services of Triple P International to commence the implementation of the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) in South Australia and held training sessions for the first round of practitioners.

• Significant changes were made to child protection legislation and practice as a result of the recommendations made by the Coroner in the Inquest into the Death of Chloe Lee Valentine.

• Families SA introduced early intervention focused support programs for vulnerable families, new procedures for assessment and support across all care and protection offices, and the reunification model has been reviewed as it applies to adolescents.

• Actions completed by this department under the second three year plan of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020, include development of a national carer survey to better understand carer demographics and their support needs; and, the rollout of Viewpoint: an interactive, web-based, self-interviewing tool that helps children and young people express their views and feelings.

Targets 2016–17

• Increase the number of foster care placements to reduce the use of commercial care services.

• Implement the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) in three local government areas.

• Increase the number of young adolescents returning to the care of their families.



• Increase the number of Other Person Guardianship carers and in doing so increase placement stability for children in foster and kinship care.

• Work across government to implement the government’s response to the Child Protection Systems Royal Commission.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

% of investigations commenced within 7 days (response time) 80.0% 76.8% 80.0% 74.2%

% 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.

20.0% 20.7% 25.0% 21.6%

Total children in out-of-home care at 30 June 3 520 3 200 2 810 2 838 Children in out-of-home care placed with relatives/kin at 30 June

1 584 1 437 1 405 1 261

% 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

45.0% 44.9% 50.0% 44.4%

Indigenous children in out-of-home care by relationship of caregiver at 30 June:

• total children placed in accordance with Aboriginal Child Placement Principle

756 685 588 559

• % of Indigenous children in out-of-home care at 30 June placed in accordance with Aboriginal Child Placement Principle

66.5% 66.5% 70.0% 66.5%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Notifications of child abuse or neglect assessed as requiring further action by DECD through Families SA or through other relevant agencies

21 500 21 340 20 000 22 040

No. of investigations of child abuse notifications 5 375 4 908 6 500 5 520 No. of child protection notifications substantiated 2 258 2 061 2 400 2 335 No. of children under Guardianship of the Minister for a period up to 12 months duration

503 458 350 393

No. of children under Guardianship of the Minister up to 18 years of age

2 746 2 500 2 300 2 297



Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

ExpensesEmployee benefit expenses

Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 2 021 903 1 939 972 1 912 865 1 819 051Long service leave............................................................. 87 850 84 198 82 391 74 545Payroll tax.......................................................................... 121 848 116 231 114 134 102 580Superannuation.................................................................. 235 393 224 997 221 835 193 823Other.................................................................................. 17 466 17 199 17 155 21 544

Supplies and servicesGeneral supplies and services........................................... 673 406 676 257 663 884 652 013Consultancy expenses....................................................... 337 333 333 392

Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 109 148 108 851 108 746 108 865Borrowing costs.................................................................... 22 514 22 524 22 467 22 388Grants and subsidies............................................................ 195 970 211 800 172 324 202 037Intra government transfers.................................................... 2 010 2 436 1 508 2 596Other expenses..................................................................... 40 133 40 483 35 912 37 415

Total expenses 3 527 978 3 445 281 3 353 554 3 237 249

IncomeCommonwealth revenues..................................................... 500 675 481 398 472 199 454 567Intra-government transfers.................................................... 13 555 13 835 11 248 12 923Other grants.......................................................................... 36 556 35 805 35 690 9 326Fees, fines and penalties...................................................... 89 87 87 101Sales of goods and services................................................. 145 564 140 012 137 685 143 651Interest revenues.................................................................. 8 158 8 158 8 158 11 955Net gain or loss on disposal of assets.................................. -1 650 -8 724 -4 417 8 004Other income........................................................................ 48 749 47 488 47 488 54 394

Total income 751 696 718 059 708 138 694 921

Net cost of providing services 2 776 282 2 727 222 2 645 416 2 542 328

Income from/expenses to state government

IncomeAppropriation...................................................................... 2 778 732 2 676 164 2 654 287 2 609 531Other income...................................................................... — 2 469 — 883

ExpensesCash alignment.................................................................. — 60 899 — 17 172

Net income from/expenses to state government 2 778 732 2 617 734 2 654 287 2 593 242

Net Result 2 450 -109 488 8 871 50 914

Other comprehensive incomeChanges in property, plant and equipment assetrevaluation surplus............................................................... — — — 35 172

Total comprehensive result 2 450 -109 488 8 871 86 086



Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 853 999 817 336 830 645 862 740Receivables.......................................................................... 40 593 40 790 35 253 40 987Inventories............................................................................ 5 746 5 746 5 389 5 746Other financial assets........................................................... 2 050 2 050 1 976 2 050Other current assets............................................................. 4 412 4 412 3 221 4 412Non-current assets held for sale........................................... 1 1 511 7 296

Total current assets 906 801 870 335 876 995 923 231

Non current assets

Financial assets.................................................................... 80 80 120 80Land and improvements....................................................... 3 902 274 3 888 190 3 880 395 3 958 773Plant and equipment............................................................. 42 317 52 241 38 744 55 460Intangible assets................................................................... 20 656 22 198 19 940 22 594

Total non-current assets 3 965 327 3 962 709 3 939 199 4 036 907

Total assets 4 872 128 4 833 044 4 816 194 4 960 138

LiabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesPayables............................................................................... 186 569 183 888 164 075 181 209Short-term borrowings.......................................................... 7 7 32 7Employee Benefits

Salaries and wages........................................................... 23 032 13 070 10 382 61 110Annual leave..................................................................... 135 468 133 049 116 933 130 630Long service leave............................................................ 66 421 64 810 63 616 63 199Other................................................................................. 21 199 21 199 18 438 21 199

Short-term provisions............................................................ 27 363 26 876 26 322 26 389Other current liabilities.......................................................... 30 342 30 227 22 748 29 900

Total current liabilities 490 401 473 126 422 546 513 643

Non current liabilitiesLong-term borrowings........................................................... 167 867 169 688 169 692 171 316Long-term employee benefits

Long service leave............................................................ 496 154 475 251 485 472 454 348Long-term provisions............................................................ 83 260 82 580 102 513 79 493Other non-current liabilities................................................... 22 622 23 025 22 015 22 476

Total non-current liabilities 769 903 750 544 779 692 727 633

Total liabilities 1 260 304 1 223 670 1 202 238 1 241 276

Net assets 3 611 824 3 609 374 3 613 956 3 718 862



Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. 2 160 675 2 158 225 2 176 157 2 267 713Asset revaluation reserve..................................................... 1 451 149 1 451 149 1 437 799 1 451 149

Total equity 3 611 824 3 609 374 3 613 956 3 718 862

Balances as at 30 June end of period.



Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 2 451 323 2 404 793 2 370 576 2 178 167Payments for supplies and services...................................... 672 894 675 741 663 368 697 677Interest paid........................................................................... 22 516 22 528 22 470 20 959Grants and subsidies............................................................. 195 970 211 800 172 324 200 498GST paid................................................................................ — — — 1 985Intra-government transfers..................................................... 2 010 2 436 1 508 20 472Other payments..................................................................... 32 421 30 984 28 502 20 136

Cash used in operations 3 377 134 3 348 282 3 258 748 3 139 894

Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 13 555 13 835 11 248 10 191Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 500 675 481 398 472 199 454 567Other grants........................................................................... 36 556 35 805 35 690 29 754Fees, fines and penalties....................................................... 89 87 87 101Sales of goods and services.................................................. 145 734 140 182 137 855 121 443Interest received.................................................................... 8 158 8 158 8 158 11 987GST received......................................................................... — — — 78 672Other receipts........................................................................ 45 823 44 602 44 602 49 482

Cash generated from operations 750 590 724 067 709 839 756 197

State government

Appropriation.......................................................................... 2 778 732 2 676 164 2 654 287 2 609 531Other receipts........................................................................ — 2 469 — 883Payments

Cash alignment................................................................... — 60 899 — 17 172

Net cash provided by state government 2 778 732 2 617 734 2 654 287 2 593 242

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 152 188 -6 481 105 378 209 545

Investing activities

Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 120 316 63 548 56 169 87 942Purchase of intangibles.......................................................... — — — 139Other investing payments...................................................... — — — 84

Cash used in investing activities 120 316 63 548 56 169 88 165

Cash inflowsProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment........... 6 900 26 630 32 278 27 544Repayment of advances........................................................ — — — 2Other receipts........................................................................ — — — 50

Cash generated from investing activities 6 900 26 630 32 278 27 596

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -113 416 -36 918 -23 891 -60 569



Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Financing activities

Cash outflowsRepayment of borrowings...................................................... 481 552 346 513Finance lease payments........................................................ 1 628 1 453 1 453 1 305

Cash used in financing activities 2 109 2 005 1 799 1 818

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) financing activities -2 109 -2 005 -1 799 -1 818

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 36 663 -45 404 79 688 147 158

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 817 336 862 740 750 957 715 582

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 853 999 817 336 830 645 862 740



Administered items for the Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 17 439 16 935 16 852 16 947Long service leave............................................................. 427 514 369 277Payroll tax.......................................................................... 955 910 838 710Superannuation.................................................................. 2 189 2 079 1 664 1 664Other.................................................................................. 267 263 277 288


Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 1 004 784 653 672Grants and subsidies............................................................ 1 067 329 1 013 964 1 034 037 986 088Intra government transfers.................................................... 3 945 3 849 3 079 3 101Other expenses..................................................................... 107 102 106 103

Total expenses 1 101 193 1 046 715 1 065 280 1 018 695

IncomeCommonwealth revenues..................................................... 844 632 800 398 816 692 776 867Intra-government transfers.................................................... 700 500 — 279Sales of goods and services................................................. 3 164 3 094 3 089 2 954Interest revenues.................................................................. 284 289 403 331Net gain or loss on disposal of assets.................................. — — — 1Other income........................................................................ 943 981 564 778

Total income 849 723 805 262 820 748 781 210


IncomeAppropriation...................................................................... 252 637 242 693 244 893 241 000Other income...................................................................... — 20 — 47

Net income from/expenses to state government 252 637 242 713 244 893 241 047

Total comprehensive result 1 167 1 260 361 3 562



Administered items for the Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 42 249 41 301 47 266 40 466Receivables.......................................................................... 673 673 741 673Other current assets............................................................. 22 22 122 22


Non current assets

Plant and equipment............................................................. 2 438 2 150 1 390 1 830

Total non-current assets 2 438 2 150 1 390 1 830

Total assets 45 382 44 146 49 519 42 991

LiabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesPayables............................................................................... 3 387 3 383 10 966 3 379Employee Benefits

Salaries and wages........................................................... 180 115 539 224Annual leave..................................................................... 1 005 1 006 910 1 007Long service leave............................................................ 583 583 785 583Other................................................................................. 97 97 82 97

Other current liabilities.......................................................... 410 410 337 410


Non current liabilitiesLong-term employee benefits

Long service leave............................................................ 2 899 2 898 2 686 2 897


Total liabilities 8 561 8 492 16 305 8 597

Net assets 36 821 35 654 33 214 34 394

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. 34 196 33 029 30 589 31 769Other reserves...................................................................... 2 625 2 625 2 625 2 625

Total equity 36 821 35 654 33 214 34 394




Administered items for the Department for Education and Child DevelopmentStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 21 208 20 806 20 105 19 789Payments for supplies and services...................................... 7 531 7 315 7 405 8 375Grants and subsidies............................................................. 1 067 329 1 013 964 1 034 037 994 189GST paid................................................................................ — — — 20 826Intra-government transfers..................................................... 3 945 3 849 3 079 3 101Other payments..................................................................... 97 92 106 143


Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 700 500 — 279Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 844 632 800 398 816 692 776 867Sales of goods and services.................................................. 3 164 3 094 3 089 3 007Interest received.................................................................... 284 289 403 341GST received......................................................................... — — — 20 805Other receipts........................................................................ 933 971 564 842


State government

Appropriation.......................................................................... 252 637 242 693 244 893 241 000Other receipts........................................................................ — 20 — 47

Net cash provided by state government 252 637 242 713 244 893 241 047

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 2 240 1 939 909 -3 235


Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 1 292 1 104 110 904

Cash used in investing activities 1 292 1 104 110 904

Cash inflowsProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment........... — — — 1

Cash generated from investing activities — — — 1

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -1 292 -1 104 -110 -903

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 948 835 799 -4 138





Summary of major variations

The following commentary relates to variations between the 2016–17 Budget and the 2015–16 Estimated Result.

Statement of comprehensive income — controlled

Expenses



• projected enrolment growth in government schools ($14.6 million)

• higher expenditure relating to the employment of 60 Child Wellbeing Officers to work in schools ($6.0 million)

• increased expenditure for compliance with educator to child ratio requirements for preschools ($5.4 million)

• higher expenditure for the Early Career Teacher Accelerated Development Strategy ($5.3 million)

• a projected increase in workers compensation expenditure ($1.9 million)

• higher expenditure for additional principal consultants to support the work of the existing education directors and early childhood leaders ($1.7 million)

• higher expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded Independent Public Schools Initiative ($1.6 million)

partially offset by

• higher school related expenditure in 2015–16 resulting from the deferral of expenditure from the prior year ($22.0 million)


• additional procurement efficiencies ($4.5 million)

• the cessation of the Commonwealth Government funded Trade Training Centres in Schools Program ($2.8 million)


• lower expenditure for the Commonwealth Government funded Teacher Quality Rewards National Partnership ($1.3 million)

• the deferral of preschool grant funding from the prior year ($1.3 million).

Income


• increases in Commonwealth Government revenue ($23.8 million)

• the re-profile of the sale of land and buildings ($7.0 million)

• increased revenue from family day care ($0.9 million)

• higher revenue for the Commonwealth Government funded Universal Access to Early Childhood Education National Partnership ($0.4 million)

• higher revenue from land sales ($0.4 million).



Statement of financial position — controlled

The $39.1 million increase in total assets is primarily due to:

• growth in cash holdings ($36.7 million)

• additional land and improvements associated with the following investing projects:

– Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics facilities in schools ($35.0 million)

– New City High School ($17.8 million)

– Children’s Centres — Stage 2 ($14.8 million)

– National Quality Agenda Compliance and Preschools ($7.5 million)

– Community Residential Care Facilities ($5.9 million)

– Playford International College (formerly Fremont-Elizabeth City High School) ($4.6 million)

– Families SA Northern Office ($3.4 million)

– other capital projects as outlined in the investing expenditure summary table ($31.3 million)

partially offset by

• additional accumulated depreciation and amortisation ($88.5 million)

• sales of land and buildings ($29.2 million).

The $36.6 million increase in total liabilities is primarily due to employee related provisions.

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

The $54.5 million increase in expense is primarily due to an increase in non-government schools funding ($52.4 million).

The $44.5 million increase in income is primarily due to an increase in Commonwealth Government funding ($44.4 million) to non-government schools.

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.



Additional information for administered items for Department for Education and Child Development Statement of cash flows

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activities

Cash outflows Employee payments

Consultative committees ................................................... 1 660 1 641 1 613 1 367 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowances ........................................................................ 351 321 297 290 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 14 814 14 494 16 239 14 213 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 4 383 4 350 1 956 3 919

Supplies and services Consultative committees ................................................... 234 243 237 207 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 6 159 5 924 6 055 6 726 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 1 108 1 119 1 079 1 419 Criminal History Screening for Ethnic Schools .................. 30 29 34 23

Grants and subsidies Multicultural grants ............................................................ 1 717 1 676 1 676 1 448 Non-government schools — National Equity Program for schools ........................................................................ 4 916 4 784 4 784 4 301 Non-government schools — per capita ............................. 1 037 712 985 347 1 005 137 955 618 Non-government preschools grants .................................. 5 166 4 746 4 419 3 505 Other organisations ........................................................... 2 537 2 531 1 028 1 575 Special needs funding ....................................................... — — 1 492 — Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standards Board of SA .............................................. 452 441 441 470 More Support for Students with Disabilities NP................. — — — 735 School Chaplaincy Programme NP ................................... 1 622 1 622 1 622 1 622 Rewards for Great Teachers NP ....................................... — — — 4 476 Literacy and Numeracy NP ............................................... — — — 607 Transport concession to students and children ................. 13 207 12 817 13 438 19 832

GST paid Expenses for administered items ...................................... — — — 20 321 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 545 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ — — — -40

Intra-government transfers Special schools — Child and Youth Health ....................... 3 024 2 950 2 950 2 878 Children in residential care ............................................... — — 80 79 Multicultural grants ............................................................ 20 20 20 3 Other organisations ........................................................... — — — 119 National Equity Program for schools ................................. 30 29 29 22



2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 871 850 — — Other payments

Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ — — — 28 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 71 66 80 115 Other ................................................................................. 26 26 26 —


Cash inflows Intra-government transfers

Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ 700 500 — — Administered Items ........................................................... — — — 209 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 70

Commonwealth Government receipts Commonwealth Government grants — non-government schools .............................................................................. 844 632 800 398 816 692 776 867

Sales of goods and services SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 2 755 2 695 2 690 2 606 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ 409 399 399 401

Interest SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 184 194 308 238 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ 100 95 95 103

GST received Expenses for administered items ...................................... — — — 20 121 SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 684

Other receipts SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 933 910 564 778 Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and Standard Board of SA ................................................ — — — 64 Administered Items ........................................................... — 61 — 209


State government

Appropriation Expenses for administered items ...................................... 252 255 242 372 244 596 240 710 Parliamentary salaries and allowances ............................. 351 321 297 290

Other receipts Transfer from contingencies ............................................. — 20 — 47


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 2 240 1 939 909 -3 235



2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000


Cash outflows Other payments

SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ 1 292 1 104 110 904

Cash used in investing activities 1 292 1 104 110 904

Cash inflows Sale of property, plant and equipment

SACE Board of South Australia ........................................ — — — 1 Cash generated from investing activities — — — 1 Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -1 292 -1 104 -110 -903 Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 948 835 799 -4 138 Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 41 301 40 466 46 467 44 604

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 42 249 41 301 47 266 40 466



Agency: Electoral Commission of South Australia

Attorney-General


Electoral Commission


Contents

Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 44 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 44 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 44 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 45 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 45 Program 1: Electoral Services ...................................................................................................... 46 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 51 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 57 Additional information for administered items ................................................................................. 58



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.



The Hon. JR Rau Attorney-General

1. Electoral Services 1.1 Parliamentary Electoral Services

1.2 Non-parliamentary Electoral Services

Administered items


• Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission

• public funding of election campaigns for participating individuals and parties

• special assistance funding for reimbursement of administrative costs incurred by registered political parties with parliamentary representation

• statutory officer salaries (Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner).

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated


Electoral Commission of South Australia ............................................. 27.4 27.4 21.7

Administered items for the Electoral Commission of South Australia ................................................................................ 2.0 2.0 2.0

Total 29.4 29.4 23.7







2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Electoral Services ............................................... 4 885 4 419 5 241 3 727

Total 4 885 4 419 5 241 3 727



The investing program includes the development and implementation of state election management systems and funding and disclosure management systems, plus annual programs for minor capital works.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



Existing projects Funding and disclosure management systems ................................................ Dec 2017 400 100 213 650 State election management systems .... Jun 2018 1 000 575 42 500

Total new projects 1 400 675 255 1 150

Annual programs Minor capital works and equipment ...... n.a. n.a. 50 50 50

Total annual programs 50 50 50

Total investing expenditure 1 400 725 305 1 200



Program 1: Electoral Services


The Electoral Commission of South Australia 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, including:

• conduct of elections for representatives to sit in the state parliament, local government authorities and other organisations (attendance or postal voting)

• monitoring and reporting disclosures of donations and campaign expenditure for registered political parties, candidates, agents and third parties

• administering the public funding for election campaigns for registered political parties and candidates

• reimbursements of administrative expenditure incurred by registered political parties

• electoral education and information provision for the South Australian community

• research and evaluation of electoral matters

• electoral 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


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 2 747 2 407 2 662 2 956 Supplies and services ................................................... 2 432 2 437 2 766 5 477 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 249 298 430 274 Other expenses ............................................................ 30 29 29 27

Total expenses 5 458 5 171 5 887 8 734

Income Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. — — 10 18 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 573 752 556 4 791 Other income ................................................................ — — 80 198

Total income 573 752 646 5 007


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 27.4 27.4 27.4 21.7



Sub-program 1.1: Parliamentary Electoral Services


Ensures the delivery of parliamentary electoral services for the South Australian community.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 5 066 4 700 5 602 4 243 Income .......................................................................... 26 25 115 253

Net cost of sub-program 5 040 4 675 5 487 3 990

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 23.6 23.6 23.6 17.9



The $0.4 million increase in net cost is primarily due to higher costs of funding and disclosure activities and higher employee expenses based on filling vacant positions.


The $0.8 million decrease in net cost is primarily due to lower than expected funding and disclosure activities, lower employee expenses due to vacancies during the year and lower depreciation expense due to the deferral of capital expenditure.


The $0.7 million increase in net cost is primarily due to commencement of funding and disclosure activities and income from the joint rolls arrangement.


• Finalised redesign of state general election procedures and commenced development of election management systems requirements.

• Commenced redevelopment of state election management systems.

• Commenced operation of funding and disclosure procedures and implemented website information and reporting framework.

• Provided administrative support to the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission.

Targets 2016–17

• Undertake a strategic review of operations and document and publish a new strategic plan.

• Review state election staffing arrangements and develop revised engagement and remuneration model.

• Finalise development of election management systems requirements and redevelopment of state election management systems.

• Introduce online portal for collection of disclosures relating to political donations and gifts.



• Implement redistributed electoral boundaries into the national roll management system.

• Provide voting services to interstate electors for general elections to be held for Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

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% 94.5% 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 5 3 3 5 No. of research projects completed 4 4 4 4

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of parliamentary elections (general and by-elections) and referenda

— — — 2

No. of parliamentary members elected — — — 2 No. of interstate/territory electors served Elections held during 2015–16 included two Victorian by-elections, a Queensland state referendum, and two Tasmanian Legislative Council elections. During 2014–15 general elections were held in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and New Zealand.

300 23 — 919

No. of parliamentary electors served — — — 50 745

Sub-program 1.2: Non-parliamentary Electoral Services


The delivery of non-parliamentary electoral services for South Australian organisations and the community at large.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 392 471 285 4 491 Income .......................................................................... 547 727 531 4 754

Net cost of sub-program -155 -256 -246 -263

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8





The decrease in income ($0.2 million) and expenses ($0.1 million) is primarily due to the conduct of elections for board members of Super SA, Funds SA and Super SA Select in August 2015.


The increase in income ($0.2 million) and expenses ($0.2 million) is primarily due to the conduct of elections for board members of Super SA, Funds SA and Super SA Select in August 2015 not included in the original budget.


The decrease in income ($4.0 million) and expenses ($4.0 million) is primarily due to the conduct of local government elections in November 2014, partially offset by the conduct of elections for board members of Super SA, Funds SA and Super SA Select in August 2015.


• Conducted ten supplementary elections for the local government sector and one casual vacancy for the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Executive Board.

• Published an election report on the conduct of the November 2014 local government elections.

• Conducted elections for board members of Super SA, Funds SA and Super SA Select.

Targets 2016–17

• Conduct elections for board members of South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board, Architectural Practice Board of SA and Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Executive Board.

• Finalise redesign of local government election procedures and commence development of local government election management systems requirements.

• Certification of local government representation reviews for 14 councils scheduled for completion by April 2017.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

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 5 3 3 3 Size of the variance between initial results and any required recount

0.002 n.a. 0.002 n.a.

% of non-parliamentary elections and polls provisionally declared within 12 working hours from poll close

95% 100% 95% 98.7%



Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of local government elections and polls The 2014–15 values include council wards, mayoral elections and councillors at large.

8 8 5 238

No. of non-parliamentary elections prescribed by Acts of parliament

3 4 3 1

No. of commercial services provided for client organisations 3 2 1 1 No. of local government representation reviews certified 14 — — —



Electoral Commission of South AustraliaStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 2 282 1 988 2 210 2 476Long service leave............................................................. 53 52 52 50Payroll tax.......................................................................... 125 110 122 138Superannuation.................................................................. 250 221 242 242Other.................................................................................. 37 36 36 50


Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 249 298 430 274Other expenses..................................................................... 30 29 29 27

Total expenses 5 458 5 171 5 887 8 734

IncomeFees, fines and penalties...................................................... — — 10 18Sales of goods and services................................................. 573 752 556 4 791Other income........................................................................ — — 80 198

Total income 573 752 646 5 007



IncomeAppropriation...................................................................... 5 228 4 605 5 427 3 370Other income...................................................................... — — — 206


Total comprehensive result 343 186 186 -151



Electoral Commission of South AustraliaStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 3 349 3 562 2 231 3 255Receivables.......................................................................... 454 359 400 264Other current assets............................................................. 8 8 16 8


Non current assets

Land and improvements....................................................... 70 183 173 287Plant and equipment............................................................. 261 183 208 220Intangible assets................................................................... 791 280 1 065 132

Total non-current assets 1 122 646 1 446 639

Total assets 4 933 4 575 4 093 4 166

LiabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesPayables............................................................................... 250 225 428 200Employee Benefits

Salaries and wages........................................................... 38 33 46 15Annual leave..................................................................... 148 143 128 138Long service leave............................................................ 33 33 29 33Other................................................................................. 18 18 13 18

Short-term provisions............................................................ 6 6 9 6Other current liabilities.......................................................... 195 195 — 195

Total current liabilities 688 653 653 605


Long service leave............................................................ 356 376 361 396Long-term provisions............................................................ 17 17 28 17

Total non-current liabilities 373 393 389 413


Net assets 3 872 3 529 3 051 3 148

Equity

Contributed capital................................................................ 1 558 1 558 1 755 1 363Retained earnings................................................................. 2 314 1 971 1 296 1 785

Total equity 3 872 3 529 3 051 3 148




Electoral Commission of South AustraliaStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 2 753 2 400 2 655 2 929Payments for supplies and services...................................... 2 411 2 416 2 745 6 029Other payments..................................................................... 30 29 29 27

Cash used in operations 5 194 4 845 5 429 8 985

Cash inflowsFees, fines and penalties....................................................... — — 10 18Sales of goods and services.................................................. 478 657 461 5 401GST received......................................................................... — — — 65Other receipts........................................................................ — — 80 38

Cash generated from operations 478 657 551 5 522

State government

Appropriation.......................................................................... 5 228 4 605 5 427 3 370Other receipts........................................................................ — — — 206


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 512 417 549 113


Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 132 70 82 65Purchase of intangibles.......................................................... 593 235 1 118 6

Cash used in investing activities 725 305 1 200 71

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -725 -305 -1 200 -71


Cash inflowsCapital contributions from state government......................... — 195 392 —

Cash generated from financing activities — 195 392 —

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) financing activities — 195 392 —

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -213 307 -259 42





Administered items for the Electoral Commission of South AustraliaStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 406 287 386 325Long service leave............................................................. 8 6 — 13Payroll tax.......................................................................... 22 21 — 18Superannuation.................................................................. 39 37 — 31Other.................................................................................. 5 5 5 5

Supplies and servicesGeneral supplies and services........................................... 287 218 615 —Consultancy expenses....................................................... 5 6 — —

Intra government transfers.................................................... — 70 — —Other expenses..................................................................... — — — 554

Total expenses 772 650 1 006 946

IncomeFees, fines and penalties...................................................... — — — 554Interest revenues.................................................................. — — — 5

Total income — — — 559


IncomeAppropriation...................................................................... 772 650 1 006 392

Net income from/expenses to state government 772 650 1 006 392

Total comprehensive result — — — 5



Administered items for the Electoral Commission of South AustraliaStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 186 185 181 184Receivables.......................................................................... 482 482 278 482

Total current assets 668 667 459 666

Total assets 668 667 459 666

LiabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesPayables............................................................................... 215 215 20 215Employee Benefits

Salaries and wages........................................................... 2 1 2 —Annual leave..................................................................... 31 31 40 31Long service leave............................................................ 81 81 14 81Other................................................................................. 14 14 9 14

Total current liabilities 343 342 85 341


Long service leave............................................................ 141 141 195 141

Total non-current liabilities 141 141 195 141

Total liabilities 484 483 280 482

Net assets 184 184 179 184

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. 184 184 179 184

Total equity 184 184 179 184




Administered items for the Electoral Commission of South AustraliaStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 479 355 390 392Payments for supplies and services...................................... 292 224 615 —Intra-government transfers..................................................... — 70 — —Other payments..................................................................... — — — 359

Cash used in operations 771 649 1 005 751

Cash inflowsFees, fines and penalties....................................................... — — — 359Interest received.................................................................... — — — 5

Cash generated from operations — — — 364

State government

Appropriation.......................................................................... 772 650 1 006 392

Net cash provided by state government 772 650 1 006 392


Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 1 1 1 5

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 185 184 180 179

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 186 185 181 184






Expenses


Income



The $0.4 million increase in total assets and $0.3 million increase in net assets is primarily due to capital expenditure on the development and implementation of state election management systems ($0.6 million) and funding and disclosure management systems ($1.0 million) in 2016–17, partially offset by accompanying depreciation charges and a decrease in cash to fund part of the capital expenditure.













Additional information for administered items for the Electoral Commission of South Australia Statement of cash flows

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Operating activities

Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments Special Acts ...................................................................... 398 320 390 392

Payments for supplies and services Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... 280 290 570 —

Other payments Special assistance funding ............................................... 93 39 45 — Expiation fees received paid to Consolidated Account ..... — — — 359

Cash used in operations 771 649 1 005 751

Cash inflows

Interest received Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... — — — 5

Other receipts Expiation fees received ..................................................... — — — 359

Cash generated from operations — — — 364

State government

Appropriation Special Acts ...................................................................... 399 321 391 392 Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission ...................... 280 290 570 — Special assistance funding ............................................... 93 39 45 —

Net cash provided by state government 772 650 1 006 392



Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 185 184 180 179

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (as at 30 June) 186 185 181 184



Agency: South Australian Country Fire Service

Minister for Emergency Services


Emergency Services — CFS


Contents

Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 62 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 62 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 62 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 62 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 63 Program 1: Country Fire Service ................................................................................................. 64 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 70 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 73



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.



The Hon. P Malinauskas Minister for Emergency Services

1. Country Fire Service 1.1 Frontline Service Delivery 1.2 Frontline Service Delivery

Support

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated


South Australian Country Fire Service ................................................. 144.1 133.1 138.7

Total 144.1 133.1 138.7




Net cost of services(a)

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Country Fire Service ........................................... 68 496 184 075 64 219 68 609

Total 68 496 184 075 64 219 68 609

(a) The net cost of services excludes transfers from the Community Emergency Services Fund.





The investing program provides emergency response vehicles, fire stations and buildings, operational equipment and information technology.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



Existing projects Breathing apparatus set replacement .......................................... Jun 2016 2 244 — 210 —

Total existing projects 2 244 — 210 —

Annual programs Capital works, vehicles and equipment(a) .......................................... n.a. n.a. 14 313 12 208 12 310 Replacement of telecommunications equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 1 747 2 869 2 869


Total investing expenditure 2 244 16 060 15 287 15 179

(a) Includes investing expenditure for improved fire truck safety equipment.



Program 1: Country Fire Service


The South Australian Country Fire Service (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, responding to fires in houses and buildings, rescuing people from car crashes mostly involving high speed collisions and rollovers, isolating, containing and neutralising dangerous chemicals that have been spilt, and, in times of need, providing 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 volunteers, including our cadets, who are committed to protecting their communities. CFS has brigades operating across the state with a large fleet of fire trucks. Local brigades contribute to out of area deployments to assist neighbouring communities, 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 trusted and effective community based fire and emergency service’, the CFS mission is ‘an integrated and trusted fire and emergency service, contributing to safer and more resilient communities – today, tomorrow and for the future’.

Sub-programs

1.1 Frontline Service Delivery

1.2 Frontline Service Delivery Support




2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 15 171 13 992 13 989 14 577 Supplies and services ................................................... 44 244 47 250 41 270 47 035 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 12 285 12 285 12 285 9 864 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 423 412 412 389 Other expenses ............................................................ 534 114 519 519 1 723

Total expenses 72 657 188 458 68 475 73 588

Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 1 876 1 875 1 875 2 261 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 1 120 1 193 1 193 1 209 Other income ................................................................ 1 165 1 315 1 188 1 509

Total income 4 161 4 383 4 256 4 979


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 144.1 133.1 133.1 138.7

Sub-program 1.1: Frontline Service Delivery


This sub-program provides direct delivery of fire and emergency services to the South Australian community. This includes: response services by volunteer 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.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 56 191 58 153 54 780 58 242 Income .......................................................................... 2 646 2 830 2 703 3 540


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 95.5 91.5 91.5 97.1



The $2.0 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to extraordinary bushfire response costs incurred in 2015–16.




The $3.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to extraordinary bushfire response costs incurred in 2015–16.




• Responded to the 85 000 hectare Pinery fires in the Mid-North in November 2015, with support from other agencies.

• Provided firefighters and fire trucks in support of major fires in Tasmania and incident management personnel in support of major fires in Western Australia.

• Consolidated the state strategic reserve volunteer firefighting capacity to enable additional people to volunteer as CFS firefighters.

• Finalised the research into community preparedness from the Sampson Flat fire.

• Consulted with the forestry industry in relation to legislative changes to the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 for industry fire brigades.

• Completed public consultation on the Limestone Coast and Adelaide-Mount Lofty Ranges Bushfire Management Area Plans.

Targets 2016–17

• Prepare the Flinders, Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula Bushfire Management Area Plans. Publish and disseminate the Limestone Coast and Adelaide-Mount Lofty Ranges Plans, and review the Kangaroo Island Plan.

• Implement selected findings from reviews of the Sampson Flat and Pinery fires.

• Participate in the national accreditation and certification process for incident controllers and incident management teams.

• Continue to contribute to the development of the sector’s alignment, harmonisation and modernisation process to achieve operational excellence.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Increase the number of households in high bushfire prone areas that are prepared for a bushfire by 30% by 2020 The 2014–15 actual result was influenced by heightened awareness following the Sampson Flat fire. The 2015–16 estimated result is lower due to relatively mild weather conditions following the Pinery fires.

38% 38% 19% 51%

No. of fire deaths per million people in CFS areas (three year average) The target is based on achievement of lower rates than the national average (as reported in the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services).

<4.7 5.3 <4.8 3.8

No. of fire injuries per 100 000 people in CFS areas (three year average) The target reflects the national average (as reported in the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services).

<17.6 13.7 <17.5 13.9

% of fires for which a cause is determined 80% 75% 80% 78%



2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

% of native vegetation clearance applications completed within 10 days

90% 90% 90% 100%

% of building development assessments within 42 days/legislative requirements by CFS

90% 95% 90% 88%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of volunteers: 14 000 13 899 14 700 14 004 • firefighters 10 900 10 813 11 500 10 848 • operational support 2 300 2 319 2 350 2 326 • cadets 800 767 850 830 No. of incidents attended: <8 640 8 640 <8 000 8 517 • bushfire <2 500 2 500 <1 300 2 572 • structure <430 430 <400 381 • motor vehicle accidents <2 300 2 300 <2 500 2 259 • Hazmat (hazardous materials) <210 210 <200 184 • other <3 200 3 200 <3 600 3 121 Volunteer hours in attendance at incidents <700 000 700 000 <600 000 546 062 No. of aircraft operating hours 950 429 1 000 841 No. of participants at community engagement programs The 2014–15 actual result was higher due to the large number of people attending community meetings for the Sampson Flat fire.

15 000 14 747 15 000 20 022

No. of households participating in community resilience programs

3 000 2 931 2 500 1 942

No. of Bushfire Information Hotline calls from the community

<28 000 28 000 <20 000 40 325

No. of CFS website hits: • website page views 10 000 000 3 500 000 10 000 000 15 818 531 • website page visits The 2014–15 actual result was higher due to community interest in the Sampson Flat fire over a prolonged period. The 2015–16 estimated result is lower due to relatively mild weather conditions following the Pinery fires.

5 000 000 2 000 000 5 000 000 5 382 066

No. of CFS social media interactions: • Facebook page views 300 000 250 000 300 000 n.a. • total reach 40 000 000 35 000 000 20 000 000 41 108 162 No. of native vegetation clearance applications 10 7 10 5 No. of building development assessments 600 760 600 393 No. of trained accredited bushfire cause investigators 60 54 65 54

Sub-program 1.2: Frontline Service Delivery Support


CFS delivers 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.



2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses ...................................................................... 16 466 130 305 13 695 15 346

Income .......................................................................... 1 515 1 553 1 553 1 439


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 48.6 41.6 41.6 41.6



The $113.8 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to an accounting adjustment to reinstate the workers compensation provision during 2015–16 to recognise presumptive legislation for CFS firefighters with specific cancers ($114 million).



• the reinstatement of the workers compensation provision during 2015–16 to recognise presumptive legislation for CFS firefighters with specific cancers ($114 million)

• new initiatives from the 2015–16 Budget for support to volunteers and provision of a second set of protective clothing originally allocated to the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) and subsequently transferred to the CFS ($2.6 million).


The $115 million increase in expenses is primarily due to the reinstatement of the workers compensation provision during 2015–16 to recognise presumptive legislation for CFS firefighters with specific cancers.


• Provided additional rural firefighting training courses to ensure that newly recruited volunteers are trained and ready for operational response.

• Commenced the roll-out of a second set of structural protective clothing to volunteer firefighters and planned for the second set of rural protective clothing to commence roll-out in 2016–17.

• Completed the second year tranche of a three year roll-out of new VHF radios to CFS brigades and completed the roll-out of new breathing apparatus sets and cylinders.

• Delivered professional development training across CFS, including an external course on leadership and ethics for all staff.

• Developed the 2016–20 CFS Strategic Plan.

Targets 2016–17

• Commence retrofitting of safety systems across the CFS fleet to provide enhanced burn-over safety systems on trucks for fire crews, including accelerated replacement of single cab fire trucks.

• Increase the delivery of training courses with nine additional ongoing positions to ensure volunteers are trained across a range of competencies.



• Complete the second year delivery of a second set of structural protective clothing to volunteer firefighters and commence the delivery of a second set of rural protective clothing for all CFS firefighters.

• Undertake a needs analysis of future regional, operational and corporate facilities, in line with findings from recent operational reviews.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

No. of injuries per 100 000 operational hours <15 10 <15 12

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of state level 3 exercises conducted 1 1 1 — No. of regional level 2 exercises conducted 6 7 6 8 No. of accredited training courses: 3 400 3 036 3 155 3 036 • bushfire 1 600 1 556 1 200 1 379 • road crash rescue 120 99 20 53 • structural 600 510 375 480 • hazmat 20 16 20 31 • leadership 60 35 40 27 • other 1 000 820 1 500 1 066



Country Fire ServiceStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 12 621 11 650 11 647 11 821Long service leave............................................................. 214 193 193 643Payroll tax.......................................................................... 686 630 630 682Superannuation.................................................................. 1 278 1 178 1 178 1 110Other.................................................................................. 372 341 341 321

Supplies and servicesGeneral supplies and services........................................... 44 073 47 108 41 128 47 030Consultancy expenses....................................................... — — — 5

Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 12 285 12 285 12 285 9 864Grants and subsidies............................................................ 423 412 412 389Intra government transfers.................................................... 171 142 142 —Other expenses..................................................................... 534 114 519 519 1 723

Total expenses 72 657 188 458 68 475 73 588

IncomeCommonwealth revenues..................................................... 1 876 1 875 1 875 2 261Intra-government transfers.................................................... 82 407 82 516 76 638 74 493Other grants.......................................................................... 44 43 43 —Sales of goods and services................................................. 1 120 1 193 1 193 1 209Interest revenues.................................................................. 269 269 269 237Net gain or loss on disposal of assets.................................. -19 -19 -19 -393Other income........................................................................ 871 895 895 1 451

Total income 86 568 86 772 80 894 79 258

Net cost of providing services -13 911 101 686 -12 419 -5 670


IncomeOther income...................................................................... — 3 — 664

Net income from/expenses to state government — 3 — 664

Total comprehensive result 13 911 -101 683 12 419 6 334



Country Fire ServiceStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 11 345 10 236 5 334 9 135Receivables.......................................................................... 4 787 4 787 3 188 4 787Other financial assets........................................................... 2 208 2 208 1 869 2 208Non-current assets held for sale........................................... 742 742 991 742


Non current assets

Land and improvements....................................................... 51 575 52 260 53 283 52 981Plant and equipment............................................................. 114 909 110 718 106 747 107 264Intangible assets................................................................... 7 7 9 7


Total assets 185 573 180 958 171 421 177 124


Salaries and wages........................................................... 258 210 267 120Annual leave..................................................................... 1 460 1 460 1 393 1 460Long service leave............................................................ 628 628 495 628Other................................................................................. 135 135 88 135

Short-term provisions............................................................ 985 985 706 985



Long service leave............................................................ 3 202 3 098 2 926 2 994Long-term provisions............................................................ 98 533 107 974 99 878 2 644



Net assets 77 481 63 570 62 333 165 253

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. 31 778 17 867 16 497 119 550Asset revaluation reserve..................................................... 45 703 45 703 45 836 45 703

Total equity 77 481 63 570 62 333 165 253




Country Fire ServiceStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 24 460 22 468 22 465 14 953Payments for supplies and services...................................... 44 080 47 115 41 135 50 578Grants and subsidies............................................................. 423 412 412 389GST paid................................................................................ — — — 771Intra-government transfers..................................................... 171 142 142 —Other payments..................................................................... 534 519 519 2 029


Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 82 407 82 516 76 638 73 829Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 1 876 1 875 1 875 2 261Other grants........................................................................... 44 43 43 —Sales of goods and services.................................................. 1 120 1 193 1 193 1 671Interest received.................................................................... 269 269 269 237GST received......................................................................... — — — 4 726Other receipts........................................................................ 871 895 895 1 198


State government

Other receipts........................................................................ — 3 — 664

Net cash provided by state government — 3 — 664

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 16 919 16 138 16 240 15 866


Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 16 060 15 287 15 179 16 870Other investing payments...................................................... — — — 361


Cash inflowsProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment........... 250 250 250 250

Cash generated from investing activities 250 250 250 250


Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 1 109 1 101 1 311 -1 115








Expenses

The $115.8 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to an accounting adjustment to reinstate the workers compensation provision during 2015–16 to recognise presumptive legislation for CFS firefighters with specific cancers.

Income



The $4.6 million increase in total assets is primarily due to recognition of new plant and equipment in 2016–17.

The $9.3 million decrease in total liabilities is primarily due to the budgeted movement in the workers compensation provision as determined by actuarial assessment.





Agency: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service



Emergency Services — MFS


Contents

Objective .......................................................................................................................................... 78 Ministerial responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 78 Workforce summary ........................................................................................................................ 78 Program net cost of services summary ........................................................................................... 79 Investing expenditure summary ...................................................................................................... 79 Program 1: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service .............................................................. 80 Financial statements ....................................................................................................................... 92 Summary of major variations........................................................................................................... 95



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.




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


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated


South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service ......................................... 943.0 943.0 933.6

Total 943.0 943.0 933.6







2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service ......... 130 924 177 617 126 214 129 121

Total 130 924 177 617 126 214 129 121




Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



New projects General purpose pumpers .................... Jun 2017 4 900 3 400 1 500 —

Total new projects 4 900 3 400 1 500 —

Existing projects Aerial firefighting appliances Jun 2017 7 740 2 500 4 277 3 570 Salisbury Fire Station ........................... Jun 2016 7 506 — 126 200

Total existing projects 15 246 2 500 4 403 3 770

Annual programs Capital works, vehicles and equipment(a) .......................................... n.a. n.a. 3 593 3 053 3 752

Replacement of telecommunications equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 206 191 201


Total investing expenditure 20 146 9 699 9 147 7 723

(a) Includes investing expenditure for two bulk water carrier pods.



Program 1: South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service


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


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 115 797 112 046 111 420 115 651 Supplies and services ................................................... 11 975 12 908 11 529 13 300 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 8 541 8 541 8 541 7 227 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 290 290 290 — Other expenses ............................................................ 35 50 034 34 —

Total expenses 136 638 183 819 131 814 136 178

Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 1 016 1 075 982 1 054 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 4 286 4 214 4 214 4 400 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 4 4 4 — Interest revenues .......................................................... 112 112 112 204 Net gain or loss on disposal of assets .......................... — — — -79 Other income ................................................................ 296 797 288 1 478

Total income 5 714 6 202 5 600 7 057


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 943.0 943.0 940.0 933.6



Sub-program 1.1: Leadership


This sub-program provides emergency services sector leadership by developing and implementing a common strategic direction, shared goals and accountability.

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.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 3 283 4 417 3 167 3 272 Income .......................................................................... — — — —


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 14.1 14.1 14.0 13.9



The $1.1 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to an accounting adjustment to reinstate the workers compensation provision during 2015–16 to recognise presumptive legislation for MFS firefighters with specific cancers.


The $1.3 million increase in expenses is primarily due to an accounting adjustment to reinstate the workers compensation provision during 2015–16 to recognise presumptive legislation for MFS firefighters with specific cancers.




• Opened the new Salisbury Command Station, which can house four appliances and has the capability to assist in the management of large scale fires and other emergencies. The station incorporates a number of environmentally sustainable design initiatives. These include a 30kW photovoltaic solar panel system (to be increased to 60kW in 2016), solar hot water and water recycling.



Targets 2016–17

• Meet or exceed Government of South Australia targets for reductions in energy and water usage.


Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


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 100% 100% 100% 100% % of senior managers holding tertiary or post-graduate 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% 80% 80% 80%

Sub-program 1.2: Prevention and Community Preparedness


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. The MFS also provide engineering advice and assistance with the development of alternate building fire safety solutions.

The MFS safety programs focus on understanding and then engaging the community and other partners to increase awareness of risk and improve community safety. Key services include community education, incident investigation, advice, inspections and the commissioning of safety systems.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses .................................................................. 738 993 712 736 Income ...................................................................... 336 365 330 415

Net cost of sub-program 402 628 382 321

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly practices are employed by increasing total MFS photovoltaic energy generation. 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 now built with a minimum of 12.5 kilowatts.

125kW 125kW 125kW 125kW











• Continued to conduct the MFS Road Awareness Program (RAP), with almost 100 per cent of attendees reporting they would adopt safer behaviours as a result of participation. Young South Australians attending the RAP report they are less likely to adopt or accept high-risk road use behaviours.

• Conducted the Juvenile Fire Lighters Intervention Program, with no participants reoffending during the financial year. This program is reducing the social and economic costs of deliberate fire lighting.

• Identified the cause of fire in over 90 per cent of cases. This enables the identification and removal of high-risk items or products from the marketplace.

Targets 2016–17

• Increase the number of RAP visits undertaken and further increase participant numbers during 2016–17.

• Maintain the high percentage of identification of the cause of fires that are investigated.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Identify risks associated with fire and other emergencies:

% of fire causes that are undetermined <11% 9.5% <11% 6.9%

Foster behaviours that increase community preparedness:

% of Road Awareness Program participants who indicate they have changed their attitudes towards safe road use behaviours.

>80% 99% >80% 99%

% of participants in the Juvenile Fire Lighters Intervention Program who are recidivists This program is reducing community risk by decreasing the incidence of repeated fire lighting.

<5% — <5% —

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Identify risks associated with fire and other emergencies

No. of fires investigated 150 144 150 132



2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of fires investigated for the CFS 60 55 60 44 No. of deliberate/accidental/undetermined 70/120/20 70/125/18 70/120/20 70/104/13

Foster behaviours that increase community preparedness

No. of educational visits to community groups, including schools There was a small reduction in the number of schools requesting educational visits during 2014–15.

500 900 500 442

No. of participants in community education programs, including schools

40 000 45 000 40 000 42 247

Ensure South Australian environs are safe places to live and work

No. of health facilities inspections and fire safety surveys 200 250 200 249 No. of building development proposals assessed 160 161 160 203 No. of hazard complaint sites investigated 100 95 100 86 No. of fire alarm inspections and connections 250 290 250 339 % of building development assessments appealed — — — — % of building development assessments completed within 28 days

100% 90% 100% 94%

No. of booster/hydrant tests/commissioning 160 161 160 184 No. of Building Fire Safety Committee meetings/inspections 140 135 140 143 No. of targeted inspections of public places by taskforce 60 52 60 65 No. of public places inspected (PBI) by operational personnel

500 450 500 520

Sub-program 1.3: Operational Preparedness


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 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.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 8 018 10 787 7 735 7 991 Income .......................................................................... 4 4 4 5


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 23.1 23.1 23.0 22.9











• Completed two full-time metropolitan firefighter recruit courses, with 36 new firefighters appointed to operations having completed a 14-week recruit course and nationally recognised training including Certificate II in Fire and Emergency Operations.

• Inspected and developed pre-plans for all major South Australian community events including the Clipsal 500, Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Festival. These activities help ensure public safety at significant events with very large attendance numbers and potential fire risk.

Targets 2016–17

• Increase the participation of women and ethnic minorities in firefighter recruitment processes.

• Continue the commissioning of the new Combined Aerial Pumping Appliance class of vehicles. These appliances enhance the ability of the MFS to respond to a range of emergency incidents including high-rise fires across greater Adelaide.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

% of incidents that are supported by appropriate vehicles and equipment

100% 100% 100% 100%

% of fleet maintained at operational capacity/availability 100% 100% 100% 100% Maintenance of fleet reserve capability Five MFS appliances were found to have manufacturing faults requiring extensive chassis repairs. In addition two spare appliances were placed at Mount Barker CFS Station to support operations. This reduction in available appliances has impacted on fleet reserve capability.

80% 58% 80% 90%

% of MFS fleet requiring replacement within two years <10% 12% <10% 7.4% Ensure the development and delivery of effective emergency management systems through the number of South Australian major events which have current fire protection plans

100% 100% 100% 100%



Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of personnel recruited 36 36 36 — Establish and maintain effective career development and management systems:

• Total number of MFS personnel enrolled in vocational education and training programs Reduced enrolments have occurred following a period where no new firefighters were recruited

200 195 300 409

• No. of personnel enrolled in vocational education and training programs on a voluntary basis Reduced enrolments occurred because no personnel were recruited during 2013–14 and 2014–15.

100 81 100 197

• No. of personnel enrolled in vocational education and training programs on a mandatory basis Reduced enrolments occurred because no personnel were recruited during 2013–14 and 2014–15.

150 115 150 194

• Total units of study MFS personnel are enrolled in 750 878 750 1 205 • Units enrolled on mandatory basis 500 589 500 628 • Units enrolled in on a voluntary basis 250 289 250 577 Develop and maintain the core skills of personnel through: • No. of programs delivered 2 2 2 3 • No. of external partnerships utilised 2 2 2 3 % of personal protection equipment fit for operational purposes

100% 100% 100% 100%

No. of major inter-agency exercises conducted to ensure the development and delivery of effective emergency management systems

4 4 4 3

Sub-program 1.4: Response


This sub-program provides a response service that minimises the effects of emergencies on the community. The provision of response services includes 000 call receipts, the dispatch and deployment of emergency resources and the management of emergency incidents.

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.



2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses ............................................................................. 121 538 163 505 117 248 121 129

Income ................................................................................. 4 323 4 692 4 236 5 339


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 893.8 893.8 890.9 884.8









• Processed approximately 98 per cent of 000 calls within agreed call response standards. The average time taken by MFS Communications Centre operators to answer 000 calls was four seconds, below the target time of five seconds.

• Responded to a major structure fire at a commercial property in Hindley Street, Adelaide. This fire produced large volumes of flame and smoke resulting in numerous street closures. Despite the potential for major property losses actions by MFS personnel limited the damage to the building of origin.

• Undertook significant firefighting actions to support the CFS during the Pinery fires. MFS actions saved or protected numerous properties.

• Deployed Rapid Response Teams to assess properties impacted during the Pinery fires.

Targets 2016–17

• Begin the phase-in of computer tablets that will improve the accuracy of response/arrival time data.

• Maintain the high percentage of building fires contained to the room of origin, and other structure fires contained to the room and object of origin, helping to reduce the social and economic costs of fire to the South Australian community.




2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Ensure effective operational call receipt and dispatch: • response to incidents 100% 100% 100% 100% • average time to answer call (in seconds) <5 4 <5 3.86 • average call handling time (in seconds) <130 100 <130 98 • % of time agreed call response standard was met

(service factor) 90% 98% 90% 97%

Ensure response provided within appropriate timeframes: The figures below include Priority 2 (non-emergency) response times and responses to bushfires in remote areas that impacted negatively on reported response times. Commissioning of computer tablets in MFS appliances from 2016–17 is expected to increase the accuracy of response time data.

• % of MFS arrivals to within seven minutes of callout in a metropolitan area with a full-time MFS crew

90% 77% 90% 79%

• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a regional area with a retained MFS crew

90% 60% 90% 53%

• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a town/area with a retained and a full-time crew

90% 99% 90% 93%

• % of MFS arrivals within 11 minutes of callout in a town/area with a retained and a full-time day working crew

90% 77% 90% 63%

Ensure effective fire ground operations • Proportion of building fires contained to the room of

origin >60% 72% >60% 79%

• Proportion of building and other structure fires contained to the room/object of origin

>60% 83% >60% 58%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of emergency calls received <35 000 31 078 <35 000 39 856 No. of responses to structure fires: <1 250 1 270 <1 250 1 243 • metropolitan responses <1 000 1 096 <1 000 1 046 • regional responses <250 174 <250 197 No. of responses to vehicle fires: <1 000 646 <1 000 626 • metropolitan responses <890 578 <890 546 • regional responses <110 68 <110 80 No. of responses to other fires: <3 500 2 434 <3 500 2 262 • metropolitan responses <3 000 1 934 <3 000 1 748 • regional responses <500 500 <500 514 No. of responses to dangerous substances: <700 703 <700 730 • metropolitan responses <600 599 <600 599 • regional responses <100 104 <100 131 No. of responses to rescues: <3 400 5 163 <3 400 4 660 • metropolitan responses <3 000 4 753 <3 000 4 286 • regional responses <400 410 <400 374 No. of responses to fire alarms: <7 000 6 629 <7 000 6 758 • metropolitan area <6 000 5 809 <6 000 6 028 • regional areas <1 000 820 <1 000 730 No. of other responses: <3 300 4 499 <3 300 4 431 • metropolitan area 2 850 3 744 2 850 3 588 • regional areas <450 755 <450 843



2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Total number of incidents generating a response: <20 000 21 346 <20 000 20 710 • metropolitan area <17 340 18 512 <17 340 17 841 • regional areas <2 660 2 834 <2 810 2 660

Sub-program 1.5: Recovery


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.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 942 1 266 908 938 Income .......................................................................... — — — —

Net cost of sub-program 942 1 266 908 938

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.0









• Continued to provide all employees, including frontline emergency responders, with access to comprehensive employee support programs.



Targets 2016–17

• Continue to provide effective post-incident support to victims of urban fires.

• Ensure all MFS employees and family members are provided with timely and professional access to support programs in 100 per cent of cases where this is requested.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

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% 10% 10% 10%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


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 67 70 72

Sub-program 1.6: Business Excellence


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 the community rely on third parties, including SAFECOM, it is important to ensure service level agreements are effective.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses ...................................................................... 2 119 2 851 2 044 2 112

Income .......................................................................... 1 051 1 141 1 030 1 298

Net cost of sub-program 1 068 1 710 1 014 814

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0










Targets 2016–17

• Contribute to the development of a public-value based business logic framework for the South Australian emergency services sector.

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of SAFECOM Board quarterly reports submitted 4 4 4 4 No. of corporate governance committee meetings conducted 5 5 5 5 No. of planning and resilience committee meetings conducted

5 7 5 7

No. of finance committee meetings conducted 5 6 5 6



South Australian Metropolitan Fire ServiceStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 92 310 88 613 88 450 88 950Long service leave............................................................. 3 249 3 082 3 168 3 874Payroll tax.......................................................................... 4 841 4 935 4 726 5 144Superannuation.................................................................. 11 698 11 164 11 467 11 433Other.................................................................................. 3 699 4 252 3 609 6 250


Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 8 541 8 541 8 541 7 227Intra government transfers.................................................... 290 290 290 —Other expenses..................................................................... 35 50 034 34 —

Total expenses 136 638 183 819 131 814 136 178

IncomeCommonwealth revenues..................................................... 1 016 1 075 982 1 054Intra-government transfers.................................................... 136 381 132 243 130 532 123 845Other grants.......................................................................... — 82 — 91Fees, fines and penalties...................................................... 4 286 4 214 4 214 4 400Sales of goods and services................................................. 4 4 4 —Interest revenues.................................................................. 112 112 112 204Net gain or loss on disposal of assets.................................. — — — -79Other income........................................................................ 296 715 288 1 387

Total income 142 095 138 445 136 132 130 902

Net cost of providing services -5 457 45 374 -4 318 5 276


IncomeOther income...................................................................... — 1 — 1 069

Net income from/expenses to state government — 1 — 1 069

Total comprehensive result 5 457 -45 373 4 318 -4 207



South Australian Metropolitan Fire ServiceStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 9 180 6 094 11 730 6 355Receivables.......................................................................... 930 930 1 126 930Non-current assets held for sale........................................... 40 40 40 40


Non current assets

Land and improvements....................................................... 112 453 110 027 111 450 107 577Plant and equipment............................................................. 29 922 31 235 27 570 33 124Intangible assets................................................................... 119 119 — 119


Total assets 152 644 148 445 151 916 148 145


Salaries and wages........................................................... 874 570 566 3 406Annual leave..................................................................... 8 346 8 239 8 198 8 132Long service leave............................................................ 4 336 4 086 3 573 3 836Other................................................................................. 940 940 938 940

Short-term provisions............................................................ 2 565 2 565 2 078 2 565



Long service leave............................................................ 19 061 17 892 18 306 16 723Long-term provisions............................................................ 51 357 54 160 2 423 6 892



Net assets 58 478 53 021 109 780 98 394

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. -39 967 -45 424 11 335 -51Asset revaluation reserve..................................................... 98 445 98 445 98 445 98 445

Total equity 58 478 53 021 109 780 98 394




South Australian Metropolitan Fire ServiceStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 116 770 116 088 115 462 113 372Payments for supplies and services...................................... 12 260 13 193 11 814 15 514Intra-government transfers..................................................... 290 290 290 —Other payments..................................................................... 35 34 34 40


Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 136 381 132 243 130 532 123 845Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 1 016 1 075 982 1 054Other grants........................................................................... — 82 — 91Fees, fines and penalties....................................................... 4 286 4 214 4 214 5 324Sales of goods and services.................................................. 4 4 4 —Interest received.................................................................... 112 112 112 212GST received......................................................................... — — — 1 474Other receipts........................................................................ 296 715 288 1 422


State government

Other receipts........................................................................ — 1 — 1 069

Net cash provided by state government — 1 — 1 069



Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 9 699 9 147 7 723 10 054


Cash inflowsProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment........... 45 45 45 —

Cash generated from investing activities 45 45 45 —


Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 3 086 -261 854 -4 489








Expenses

The $47.2 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to the reinstatement of the workers compensation provision during 2015–16 to recognise presumptive legislation for MFS firefighters with specific cancers.

Income


• the Firefighters Enterprise Agreement 2014 and retention leave ($2.0 million)

• increased payments from the Community Emergency Services Fund mainly for indexation of expenses ($1.8 million)

• funding for improved fire truck safety equipment ($0.4 million).


The $4.2 million increase in total assets is primarily due to an increase in the funding received from the Community Emergency Services Fund.





Agency: South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission



Emergency Services — SAFECOM


Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 100 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 100 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 100 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 100 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 101 Program 1: Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support .............. 102 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 106 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 112 Additional information for administered items ............................................................................... 114



Objective

To create a safer community by providing a unified strategic direction to the emergency services sector for service delivery, governance and accountability.




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


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated


South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission .............. 55.8 50.8 74.3

Total 55.8 50.8 74.3





2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support .......................... 13 188 18 926 17 524 15 047

Total 13 188 18 926 17 524 15 047





There are no new investing initiatives in 2016–17.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



Existing projects Emergency Information Warning System (Alert SA) ................................. Jun 2016 2 788 — 1 036 —

Total existing projects 2 788 — 1 036 —

Annual programs Minor capital works and equipment ...... n.a. n.a. — 211 —

Total annual programs — 211 —

Total investing expenditure 2 788 — 1 247 —



Program 1: Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Services and Business Support


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 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

• ensures that appropriate strategic, administrative and other support services are provided to the emergency services organisations

• develops and implements an emergency management framework for South Australia in the national context.

Sub-programs

1.1 Emergency Service Support

1.2 Emergency Management


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 7 115 6 568 6 605 7 940 Supplies and services ................................................... 5 035 8 346 11 707 5 713 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 867 867 867 715 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 4 860 5 051 2 810 2 418 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 248 926 380 580 Other expenses ............................................................ 95 93 93 102

Total expenses 18 220 21 851 22 462 17 468

Income Commonwealth revenues ............................................. 4 176 2 088 4 176 1 514 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 75 75 — — Sales of goods and services ......................................... 619 604 604 636 Interest revenues .......................................................... 24 24 24 190 Other income ................................................................ 138 134 134 81

Total income 5 032 2 925 4 938 2 421


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 55.8 50.8 48.8 74.3



Sub-program 1.1: Emergency Service Support


This sub-program provides service support to the operational agencies MFS, CFS and SES. This includes risk, human resource management, health, safety and welfare management, information technology, asset procurement, financial management, Emergency Information Warning System (Alert SA) and State Emergency Information Call Centre Capability (SEICCC).

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 12 598 13 190 16 928 12 898 Income .......................................................................... 856 837 762 848


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 52.8 41.8 44.8 60.4



The $0.6 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to:

• funding received in 2015–16 for volunteer training and support ($0.3 million)

• higher expenditure in 2015–16 for Alert SA ($1.7 million)

partially offset by

• additional funding provided in 2016–17 for SAFECOM operations to support emergency services agencies ($1.4 million).



• the transfer of funding for new initiatives received in the 2015–16 Budget to the operational agencies ($3.7 million).




• Completed implementation of a new and updated financial reporting system for the emergency services sector.

• Completed the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Plan 2015–2025.

• Developed and implemented an internal comprehensive procurement website for the sector.

• Completed training and roll out of a new and updated content management system intranet across the emergency services sector.

• Initiated a program of harmonisation, alignment and modernisation to deliver continuous improvements across the sector in a Public Value Framework.



• Completed a review of training (non-operational) modules for CFS and SES volunteers and engaged more volunteers through an employer engagement ‘Come and Try’ event.

• Activated the SEICCC four times during the financial year, for a total of 498 hours over a period of 22 days.

Targets 2016–17

• Manage and commence an equal opportunity refit to upgrade various metropolitan fire service stations across the state.

• Develop a Public Value Framework to meet community expectation.

• Commence implementation of the 21 strategic priorities listed in the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Strategic Plan 2015–2025.

• Update and deploy enhancements to the Alert SA mobile app to replace services available through the CFS mobile app which is being decommissioned.

• Facilitate the issue of manually created alerts to the Alert SA website and app with support from relevant government agencies.

Sub-program 1.2: Emergency Management


This sub-program provides emergency management initiatives across the state as well as administering a range of joint state and Commonwealth Government funded initiatives.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 5 622 8 661 5 534 4 570 Income .......................................................................... 4 176 2 088 4 176 1 573


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 3.0 9.0 4.0 13.9




• higher expenditure in 2015–16 under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP) ($2.3 million)

• higher expenditure in 2015–16 for National Emergency Management Projects (NEMP) ($0.8 million)

The $2.1 million increase in income is due to funding under the renegotiated 2015–17 National Partnership Agreement on Natural Disaster Resilience.



• carryover of expenditure from 2014–15 for the NDRP ($2.3 million)



• carryover of expenditure from 2014–15 for NEMP ($0.8 million).

The $2.1 million decrease in income is due to an update to funding under the 2013–15 National Partnership Agreement on Natural Disaster Resilience.



• higher expenditure in 2015–16 for the NDRP ($3.3 million)

• higher expenditure in 2015–16 for the Regional Capability Community Fund ($0.5 million)

• carryover of expenditure from 2014–15 for NEMP ($0.3 million).


• Delivered and completed stage 1 of the Regional Capability Community Fund grant scheme to provide grants to regional and remote SES and CFS units, local government, individuals/groups and farm fire units.

• Developed and delivered a solution to manage the risk of local government workers compensation liability for council workers involved with emergency incident response.

• Completed and launched the all-hazard website <sa.gov.au/topics/emergencies-and-safety>

• Delivered and completed increased community awareness of non-operational volunteer roles available within CFS and SES promoting the benefits of employing emergency services volunteers and building stronger links with large employers in the regional areas under a Targeted Volunteer Recruitment Retention Program.

Targets 2016–17

• Complete implementation of revised cost-share arrangements for the Regional Capability Community Fund grant scheme to provide grants to eligible community groups and individuals.

• Complete development of the South Australian Emergency Risk Management Framework.



South Australian Fire and Emergency Services CommissionStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 5 245 4 745 4 857 6 416Long service leave............................................................. 204 216 228 432Payroll tax.......................................................................... 378 359 358 352Superannuation.................................................................. 832 772 679 740Other.................................................................................. 456 476 483 —


Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 867 867 867 715Borrowing costs.................................................................... 7 7 7 —Grants and subsidies............................................................ 4 860 5 051 2 810 2 418Intra government transfers.................................................... 248 926 380 580Other expenses..................................................................... 88 86 86 102

Total expenses 18 220 21 851 22 462 17 468

IncomeCommonwealth revenues..................................................... 4 176 2 088 4 176 1 514Intra-government transfers.................................................... 11 952 12 970 14 399 11 487Sales of goods and services................................................. 619 604 604 636Interest revenues.................................................................. 24 24 24 190Other income........................................................................ 138 134 134 81

Total income 16 909 15 820 19 337 13 908





Total comprehensive result -1 311 -6 029 -3 125 -3 533



South Australian Fire and Emergency Services CommissionStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 1 460 1 486 1 537 7 453Receivables.......................................................................... 626 626 623 626Other current assets............................................................. 3 3 — 3


Non current assets

Land and improvements....................................................... 24 24 27 24Plant and equipment............................................................. 1 343 1 474 744 358Intangible assets................................................................... 794 1 530 2 001 2 266


Total assets 4 250 5 143 4 932 10 730






Long service leave............................................................ 2 321 1 985 2 061 1 649Long-term provisions............................................................ 64 64 135 64



Net assets -1 629 -318 48 5 711

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. -1 629 -318 48 5 711

Total equity -1 629 -318 48 5 711




South Australian Fire and Emergency Services CommissionStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 6 697 6 126 6 163 7 698Payments for supplies and services...................................... 5 035 8 346 11 707 7 074Interest paid........................................................................... 7 7 7 —Grants and subsidies............................................................. 4 860 5 051 2 810 2 418Intra-government transfers..................................................... 248 926 380 580Other payments..................................................................... 88 86 86 102


Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 11 952 12 970 14 399 11 487Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 4 176 2 088 4 176 1 514Sales of goods and services.................................................. 619 604 604 1 028Interest received.................................................................... 24 24 24 196GST received......................................................................... — — — 2 218Other receipts........................................................................ 138 134 134 125


State government

Other receipts........................................................................ — 2 — 27


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -26 -4 720 -1 816 -1 277


Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... — 1 247 — 926

Cash used in investing activities — 1 247 — 926

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities — -1 247 — -926

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -26 -5 967 -1 816 -2 203





Administered items for theSouth Australian Fire and Emergency Services CommissionStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

ExpensesSupplies and services

General supplies and services........................................... 8 918 7 775 8 571 8 769Grants and subsidies............................................................ 4 368 6 186 5 817 2 237Intra government transfers.................................................... 276 291 268 276 263 826 250 407

Total expenses 289 577 282 237 278 214 261 413

IncomeIntra-government transfers.................................................... 290 476 288 636 283 816 263 342Fees, fines and penalties...................................................... 424 421 421 438Interest revenues.................................................................. 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 594

Total income 292 400 290 557 285 737 265 374

Total comprehensive result 2 823 8 320 7 523 3 961



Administered items for theSouth Australian Fire and Emergency Services CommissionStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 17 714 14 891 14 331 6 571Receivables.......................................................................... 2 260 2 260 3 877 2 260


Total assets 19 974 17 151 18 208 8 831

LiabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesPayables............................................................................... 1 282 1 282 1 656 1 282



Net assets 18 692 15 869 16 552 7 549

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. 18 692 15 869 16 552 7 549

Total equity 18 692 15 869 16 552 7 549




Administered items for theSouth Australian Fire and Emergency Services CommissionStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsPayments for supplies and services...................................... 8 918 7 775 8 571 8 908Grants and subsidies............................................................. 4 368 6 186 5 817 2 383Intra-government transfers..................................................... 276 291 268 276 263 826 274 552


Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 290 476 288 636 283 816 264 955Fees, fines and penalties....................................................... 424 421 421 435Interest received.................................................................... 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 601


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 2 823 8 320 7 523 -18 852

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 2 823 8 320 7 523 -18 852








Expenses


• higher expenditure in 2015–16 for the NDRP and NEMP ($3.1 million)

• higher expenditure in 2015–16 for Alert SA ($1.7 million)

• funding received in 2015–16 for volunteer training and support ($0.3 million).

partially offset by

• additional funding provided in 2016–17 for SAFECOM operations to support emergency services agencies ($1.4 million).

Income


• funding received from the Community Emergency Services Fund in 2016–17 for SAFECOM operations to support emergency services agencies ($1.4 million)

partially offset by

• funding received in 2015–16 for volunteer training and support ($0.3 million).






Expenses

The $7.3 million increase in expenses is primarily due to expenditure on new measures included in the 2016–17 Budget.

Income

The $1.8 million increase in income is primarily due to increased emergency services levy receipts in 2016–17.




The $2.8 million increase in total assets is primarily due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents from the recoup of additional supplementation provided in 2015–16 for the Pinery fires.


The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statements of comprehensive income and financial position.





Additional information for administered items for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission Statement of cash flows

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000


Cash Outflows Payments for supplies and services

Community Emergency Services Fund — levy collection ........................................................................... 7 348 7 169 7 169 7 741 Community Emergency Services Fund — other expenses and projects ...................................................... 619 604 604 1 164 Community Emergency Services Fund — other supplies and services ........................................................ 951 2 798 3

Grants and subsidies Volunteer support and community grants ......................... 4 368 6 186 5 817 2 383

Intra-government transfers Community Emergency Services Fund — emergency services agencies ............................................................. 248 774 241 717 237 473 224 405 Community Emergency Services Fund — emergency services provided by other government agencies ............. 27 517 26 559 26 353 50 147


Cash inflows Intra-government transfers

Emergency services levy — fixed property collections (government)..................................................................... 6 731 6 620 7 589 6 608 Emergency services levy — fixed property collections (private — including local government) ............................. 206 497 203 515 200 269 184 151 Emergency services levy — mobile property .................... 42 795 42 188 41 888 41 538 Emergency services levy — remissions ............................ 27 888 29 904 27 376 26 067 Emergency services levy — pensioner concessions ........ 6 565 6 409 6 694 6 591

Fees, fines and penalties Emergency services levy — certificate sales and other .... 424 421 421 435

Interest received Community Emergency Services Fund — from fund cash balance ..................................................................... 1 500 1 500 1 500 1 601

Cash generated from operations 292 400 290 557 285 737 266 991 Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 2 823 8 320 7 523 -18 852 Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 2 823 8 320 7 523 -18 852 Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 14 891 6 571 6 808 25 423




Agency: South Australian State Emergency Service



Emergency Services — SES


Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 118 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 118 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 118 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 119 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 119 Program 1: State Emergency Service ........................................................................................ 120 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 124 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 127



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.




1. State Emergency Service Nil

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated


South Australian State Emergency Service ........................................... 55.3 47.3 44.0

Total 55.3 47.3 44.0







2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. State Emergency Service ................................... 15 842 14 836 14 176 12 911

Total 15 842 14 836 14 176 12 911




The investing program represents building works, the replacement program for rescue vehicles and vessels, information technology and major rescue equipment acquisition.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



Annual programs Capital works and rescue equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 3 565 2 931 3 240 Replacement of telecommunications equipment ............................................. n.a. n.a. 397 387 387 SES light vehicle fleet ........................... n.a. n.a. 269 262 262


Total investing expenditure 4 231 3 580 3 889



Program 1: State Emergency Service


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 around 50 employees. SES also provides support for volunteer marine rescue organisations, their 14 flotillas and approximately 500 operational and 1500 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 (including canine search capabilities)

• 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

• fire support operations, including basecamp and staging area management.

In addition to volunteer response, training and operations, SES is also involved in community education and emergency management activities including planning, training and support to Zone Emergency Management Committees.




2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 6 172 5 177 4 814 4 558 Supplies and services ................................................... 7 277 7 443 7 037 6 662 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 2 316 2 316 2 316 1 449 Grants and subsidies .................................................... — 244 — 442 Other expenses ............................................................ 188 185 117 187 Total expenses 15 953 15 365 14 284 13 298 Income

Intra government transfers ........................................... — 421 — 230 Interest revenue ............................................................ 23 23 23 36 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — -11 Other income ................................................................ 88 85 85 132 Total income 111 529 108 387 Net cost of providing services 15 842 14 836 14 176 12 911

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 55.3 47.3 42.3 44.0



The $0.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to funding for:

• the enhanced Flood Response and Incident Management Capabilities initiative ($0.5 million)

• the Zone Emergency Risk Management System initiative ($0.5 million)

• increased supplies and services ($0.1 million)

partially offset by

• lower Natural Disaster Resilience Program grants ($0.5 million).


The $1.1 million increase in expenses in primarily due to:

• grants under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program ($0.5 million)

• training for emergency services volunteers ($0.4 million)

• additional costs associated with the Pinery fires ($0.1 million)



• lower depreciation expense in 2014–15 ($0.9 million)

• grants under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program ($0.5 million)

• training for emergency services volunteers ($0.4 million)

• additional costs associated with the Pinery fires ($0.1 million).




• Responded to around 7500 incidents including major operations in response to several severe storms, heatwaves, coastal inundation, rescues and operational support for the Pinery fires and other emergencies.

• Conducted around 225 regional and state training courses, and achieved delegate status for the SES Registered Training Organisation with the Australian Skills Quality Authority.

• In partnership with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, SES established the flood intelligence team and commenced procurement of a flood intelligence system.

• Delivered 12 new all-terrain side-by-side vehicles to replace a legacy quadbike fleet, eight new rescue trucks, six 4WD quick response vehicles and two road crash rescue training vehicles.

• Finalised building works for new facilities and/or building enhancements for Kangaroo Island, Sturt, Metro South, Mount Gambier, Port Pirie, Port Broughton, and Noarlunga SES units.

• Hosted the 2015 Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council and Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre’s annual conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre, with 2500 attendees over the four days.

• Celebrated 50th anniversaries for Enfield, Prospect and Metro South SES units.

Targets 2016–17

• Initiate the establishment of an enhanced flood response and incident management capability and finalise delivery and implementation of a flood intelligence system.

• Complete building works for a new facility for the Salisbury SES unit and undertake facility upgrades for Loxton, Prospect and Burra SES units.

• Deliver three new inshore rescue vessels and commence construction of a new blue water vessel.

• Deliver seven new 4WD quick response vehicles, two new road crash rescue training vehicles, six rescue trucks and four storm damage trailers.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Average response time to road rescues (in minutes) A revised data capture and reporting approach was implemented and is responsible for the change in response time indicators.

10 10:39 19 8:30

Cost of injury management ($) n.a. 295 629 n.a. 191 217 Average length of service of volunteer members as at 30 June each year

8 years and 3 months

8 years 8 years and 9 months

8 years and 5 months

No. of state and regional training courses conducted 255 224 250 270

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of major exercises participated in or conducted 6 6 6 6 No. of incidents 7 000 7515 7 000 5 293 No. of community engagement activities held 325 210 325 201 No. of volunteers as at 30 June each year 1750 1 650 1 750 1 644 No. of qualified peer support volunteers 8 6 8 6



2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of hours personnel provided with Critical Incident Stress Management services

60 49 60 24

No. of Zone Emergency Management Committee meetings held

44 42 60 62

No. of accredited trainer assessors and lead trainers 270 251 230 201



State Emergency ServiceStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 5 111 4 294 3 980 3 739Long service leave............................................................. 115 95 95 159Payroll tax.......................................................................... 242 199 181 188Superannuation.................................................................. 511 431 400 396Other.................................................................................. 193 158 158 76


Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 2 316 2 316 2 316 1 449Grants and subsidies............................................................ — 244 — 442Other expenses..................................................................... 188 185 117 187

Total expenses 15 953 15 365 14 284 13 298

IncomeIntra-government transfers.................................................... 18 109 16 711 16 102 15 037Interest revenues.................................................................. 23 23 23 36Net gain or loss on disposal of assets.................................. — — — -11Other income........................................................................ 88 85 85 132

Total income 18 220 16 819 16 210 15 194

Net cost of providing services -2 267 -1 454 -1 926 -1 896




Total comprehensive result 2 267 1 457 1 926 2 526



State Emergency ServiceStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 2 968 2 470 1 910 2 115Receivables.......................................................................... 327 327 306 327Other financial assets........................................................... 342 342 334 342


Non current assets

Land and improvements....................................................... 23 883 22 623 23 308 21 414Plant and equipment............................................................. 15 630 14 975 13 833 14 920Intangible assets................................................................... 1 1 1 1


Total assets 43 151 40 738 39 692 39 119






Long service leave............................................................ 854 727 738 600Long-term provisions............................................................ 339 367 505 395

Total non-current liabilities 1 193 1 094 1 243 995


Net assets 39 507 37 240 36 503 35 783

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. 34 355 32 088 31 351 30 631Asset revaluation reserve..................................................... 5 152 5 152 5 152 5 152

Total equity 39 507 37 240 36 503 35 783




State Emergency ServiceStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 6 103 5 092 4 729 4 641Payments for supplies and services...................................... 7 276 7 442 7 036 7 390Grants and subsidies............................................................. — 244 — 442Other payments..................................................................... 112 109 41 —


Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 18 109 16 711 16 102 15 037Interest received.................................................................... 23 23 23 36GST received......................................................................... — — — 900Other receipts........................................................................ 88 85 85 116


State government

Other receipts........................................................................ — 3 — 630




Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 4 231 3 580 3 889 3 600Other investing payments...................................................... — — — 6


Cash inflowsProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment........... — — — 39

Cash generated from investing activities — — — 39










Expenses

The $0.6 million increase in expenses is primarily due to funding for:

• the Enhanced Flood Response and Incident Management Capabilities initiative ($0.5 million)

• the Zone Emergency Risk Management System initiative ($0.5 million)

• increased supplies and services ($0.1 million)

partially offset by

• lower Natural Disaster Resilience Program grants ($0.5 million).

Income

The $1.4 million increase in income is primarily due to higher payments from the Community Emergency Services Fund reflecting new initiatives.


The $2.3 million increase in net assets is primarily due to the acquisition of new buildings, rescue vehicles and vessels, and equipment for SES units across the state.





Agency: Environment Protection Authority

Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation


Envrionment Protection


Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 132 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 132 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 132 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 132 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 133 Program 1: Environment and Radiation Protection ................................................................... 134 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 140 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 143

Environment Protection


Objective

To achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians.



The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation

1. Environment and Radiation Protection

1.1 Environment Protection 1.2 Radiation Protection

Statutes


Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated


Environment Protection Authority ........................................................ 210.4 210.4 214.4

Total 210.4 210.4 214.4





2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Environment and Radiation Protection ................ -11 934 -6 347 -9 348 -6 078

Total -11 934 -6 347 -9 348 -6 078




The 2016–17 investment program is $565 000.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



Existing projects Licensing Information Technology System ................................................. Jun 2016 2 430 — 183 —

Total existing projects 2 430 — 183 —

Annual programs Minor Capital Works and Equipment .... n.a. n.a. 565 398 552

Total annual programs 565 398 552

Total investing expenditure 2 430 565 581 552



Program 1: Environment and Radiation Protection


To achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians.

Sub-programs

1.1 Environment Protection

1.2 Radiation Protection


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 22 929 22 366 21 868 22 341 Supplies and services ................................................... 8 425 9 807 7 098 8 658 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 780 780 780 878 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 654 345 351 492 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 27 830 22 707 22 929 20 342 Other expenses ............................................................ 122 156 156 504

Total expenses 60 740 56 161 53 182 53 215 Income Commonwealth Government revenues ........................ 512 436 358 547 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 310 845 552 846 Other grants.................................................................. — 255 — 300 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 71 613 60 738 61 386 57 339 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 137 132 132 103 Interest revenue ............................................................ 102 102 102 153 Other income ................................................................ — — — 5

Total income 72 674 62 508 62 530 59 293


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 210.4 210.4 205.4 214.4



Sub-program 1.1: Environment Protection


The objective of the Environment Protection sub-program is to achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians through the protection, restoration and enhancement of the environment, and the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste and noise. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) works closely with industry, the community and government to protect our unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing.

The EPA administers and enforces the Environment Protection Act 1993 by:

• licensing, inspecting and auditing activities that have an impact on the environment

• developing environmental policies

• undertaking environmental assessment of new developments

• monitoring and reporting on air and water quality

• delivering pollution avoidance and reduction programs for water, catchments, air, noise and waste

• providing support to local government

• undertaking state of the environment reporting.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 59 136 54 688 51 861 51 830 Income .......................................................................... 69 622 59 283 59 305 56 107

Net cost of sub-program -10 486 -4 595 -7 444 -4 277

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 195.9 196.8 192.3 202.3




• an increase in solid waste levy payments to the Waste to Resources Fund ($5.2 million)

partially offset by

• a decrease in externally funded projects ($0.7 million).


• an increase in solid waste levy revenue ($10.4 million)

• an increase in liquid waste levy revenue ($0.3 million)

• an increase in EPA licence fees ($0.3 million)

partially offset by






• additional expenditure to cover the costs of undertaking environmental assessments of site contamination in various Adelaide metropolitan locations ($2.2 million)

• an increase in externally funded projects ($0.6 million).

No major variances in income.




• carryover expenditure from 2014–15 for underspent externally funded projects ($0.2 million)

• additional expenditure to cover the costs of undertaking environmental assessments of site contamination in various Adelaide metropolitan locations ($0.1 million).



partially offset by:

• a decrease in fines and penalties revenue ($0.2 million).


• Prepared a draft licence for Nyrstar’s transformed facility in Port Pirie, with further amendments expected once the environmental risk assessment and air modelling are finalised.

• Progressed key waste reforms with a high-level waste reform advisory group established to help understand key issues and to consider the prioritisation of reforms.

• Developed internal community engagement capability and protocols for addressing site contamination issues as part of the implementation of recommendations from the 2015 Site Contamination Review Committee Report into site contamination legacy management in South Australia.

• Implemented the new Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015. The roll-out included internal training, external communications with key stakeholders, supporting guidance material, updated environmental authorisations and updated Codes of Practices/Guidelines.

• Implemented the Adelaide Coastal Waters Quality Improvement Plan (ACWQIP) including the delivery of the Australian Government-funded Catchment-to-Coast project for the creation of rain gardens to improve stormwater quality.

• Implemented a new licensing system, with further work progressing to improve the system. Progressed implementation of the online public register.

• Established a Memorandum of Understanding with SafeWork SA for all asbestos related calls received by the EPA Call Centre. Information will be shared to ensure members of the public receive high quality service in relation to any asbestos matter.

Targets 2016–17

• Continue to engage and assist industry transformation in the Upper Spencer Gulf region, including Nyrstar’s transformation project in Port Pirie and decommissioning of Alinta’s power station in Port Augusta.



• Finalise and support implementation of a new Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy and relevant guidelines.

• Continue to develop a regulatory framework to support innovation and investment in the resource recovery sector through implementation of the waste reform program.

• Continue to work with small and medium enterprises to improve their capability and capacity to meet environmental obligations, and support innovation.

• Reform the delivery of scientific services within the EPA.

• Contribute to the government’s open data and digital initiatives by providing increased open access to information.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Average annual concentration of airborne lead within agreed limits at key Port Pirie community sites:

• Port Pirie Oliver Street Not to exceed 0.5 µg/m3

0.20 Not to exceed 0.5 µg/m3

0.19

• Pirie West Primary School The data is an interim 12 month rolling average based on data provided by Nyrstar. This indicator will be revised following Nyrstar’s transformation.

Not to exceed 0.5 µg/m3

0.21 Not to exceed 0.5 µg/m3

0.25

% of development plan amendment responses made within statutory timeframes

100%

98% 100% 93%

% of development application responses and approvals made within statutory timeframe

100% 99% 100% 98%

% of surveyed callers that were either satisfied or very satisfied with the overall service provided by the call centre

80% 89% 80% 88%

% of enquiries and incident reports actioned within three business days New indicator.

80% 84% 80% 72%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

No. of inspections and audits to ensure compliance 750 720 750 799



Sub-program 1.2: Radiation Protection


The objective of the Radiation Protection sub-program is to achieve a better environment for the wellbeing and prosperity of all South Australians by ensuring the safe use of radiation to minimise adverse impacts on human health and the environment, through the risk-based regulation of radiation. The EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to promote the safe use of radiation.

The EPA administers and enforces the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 by:

• assessing applications for new radiation sources, premises and users

• developing and reviewing radiation protection policies

• monitoring radiation management at operating uranium mines and former mining and milling sites

• monitoring radiation use by industry, science, medicine, the public and in the environment

• developing options and assessment of proposals for radioactive waste management

• assessing proposals for new projects involving radiation or radioactive materials

• providing advice on ionising and non-ionising radiation protection to government departments, workers, industry and the public.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 1 604 1 473 1 321 1 385 Income .......................................................................... 3 052 3 225 3 225 3 186

Net cost of sub-program -1 448 -1 752 -1 904 -1 801

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 14.5 13.6 13.1 12.1











• The Radiation Protection and Control (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2000 were remade on 1 September 2015 without substantial amendment to ensure their ongoing operation.

Targets 2016–17

• Provide advice as required regarding regulatory implications of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission Report recommendations.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

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 diagnostic x-ray apparatus comply with regulations:

• % of all new diagnostic x-ray apparatus fully registered under the third party certification program

90% 86% 85% n.a.



Environment Protection AuthorityStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 18 559 18 105 17 488 18 227Long service leave............................................................. 635 621 613 1 018Payroll tax.......................................................................... 1 098 1 069 1 049 1 065Superannuation.................................................................. 2 067 2 012 1 972 2 007Other.................................................................................. 570 559 746 24


Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 780 780 780 878Grants and subsidies............................................................ 654 345 351 492Intra government transfers.................................................... 27 830 22 707 22 929 20 342Other expenses..................................................................... 122 156 156 504

Total expenses 60 740 56 161 53 182 53 215

IncomeCommonwealth revenues..................................................... 512 436 358 547Intra-government transfers.................................................... 310 845 552 846Other grants.......................................................................... — 255 — 300Fees, fines and penalties...................................................... 71 613 60 738 61 386 57 339Sales of goods and services................................................. 137 132 132 103Interest revenues.................................................................. 102 102 102 153Other income........................................................................ — — — 5

Total income 72 674 62 508 62 530 59 293



ExpensesCash alignment.................................................................. — 6 275 — 7 331

Net income from/expenses to state government — -6 275 — -7 331

Total comprehensive result 11 934 72 9 348 -1 253



Environment Protection AuthorityStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 29 751 16 974 25 965 15 776Receivables.......................................................................... 7 562 7 562 6 700 7 562Other current assets............................................................. 106 106 87 106


Non current assets

Land and improvements....................................................... 607 626 629 645Plant and equipment............................................................. 6 173 6 129 6 546 6 069Intangible assets................................................................... 61 301 139 541


Total assets 44 260 31 698 40 066 30 699


Salaries and wages........................................................... 462 407 398 142Annual leave..................................................................... 1 599 1 586 1 452 1 573Long service leave............................................................ 585 579 625 573Other................................................................................. 247 180 227 113

Short-term provisions............................................................ 13 12 47 11Other current liabilities.......................................................... 67 67 137 67



Long service leave............................................................ 5 626 5 134 5 150 4 642Long-term provisions............................................................ 116 117 327 29Other non-current liabilities................................................... 377 444 444 511



Net assets 32 826 20 892 29 562 20 820

Equity

Retained earnings................................................................. 31 894 19 960 28 630 19 888Asset revaluation reserve..................................................... 932 932 932 932

Total equity 32 826 20 892 29 562 20 820




Environment Protection AuthorityStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 22 234 21 377 20 879 21 928Payments for supplies and services...................................... 8 492 9 874 7 165 8 017Grants and subsidies............................................................. 654 345 351 492Intra-government transfers..................................................... 27 830 22 707 22 929 20 342Other payments..................................................................... 122 151 151 2 987


Cash inflowsIntra-government transfers..................................................... 310 845 552 846Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 512 436 358 547Other grants........................................................................... — 255 — 300Fees, fines and penalties....................................................... 71 613 60 738 61 386 58 981Sales of goods and services.................................................. 137 132 132 —Interest received.................................................................... 102 102 102 155Other receipts........................................................................ — — — 33


State government

PaymentsCash alignment................................................................... — 6 275 — 7 331

Net cash provided by state government — -6 275 — -7 331

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 13 342 1 779 11 055 -235


Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 565 581 552 462

Cash used in investing activities 565 581 552 462

Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities -565 -581 -552 -462

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents 12 777 1 198 10 503 -697








Expenses



partially offset by


Income



• an increase in liquid waste levy revenue ($0.3 million)

• an increase in EPA licence fees ($0.3 million)

partially offset by



The $12.6 million increase in total assets is primarily due to:

• an increase in 2016–17 cash deposits from increased fees and charges revenue ($10.9 million)

• a decrease in 2015–16 cash deposits due to the payment of surplus cash to the Government of South Australia in 2015–16 ($6.3 million)

partially offset by

• a decrease in 2016–17 cash deposits due to an increase in solid waste levy payments to the Waste to Resources Fund ($5.2 million).


The movements in cash outflows and inflows are generally consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income.



Agency: Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources

Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation

Minister for Water and the River Murray

Minister for Climate Change


Environment, Water and Natural Resources


Contents

Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 148 Ministerial responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 148 Ministerial office resources ............................................................................................................ 149 Workforce summary ...................................................................................................................... 149 Program net cost of services summary ......................................................................................... 149 Investing expenditure summary .................................................................................................... 150 Program 1: Sustainability ........................................................................................................... 151 Program 2: Water ....................................................................................................................... 157 Program 3: Parks and Public Assets ......................................................................................... 164 Financial statements ..................................................................................................................... 174 Summary of major variations......................................................................................................... 181 Additional information for administered items ............................................................................... 184



Objective

The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) purpose is to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.

DEWNR achieves this by being:

• a facilitator of community involvement in, and shared responsibility for, the environment

• a steward of the state’s natural resources to enable sustainable development

• the custodian of public places (parks, gardens, heritage places and Crown lands) for public benefit and enjoyment, and their intrinsic value

• an authority on the state’s environment and natural resources to help governments, businesses and individuals make good long-term decisions.



The Hon. IK Hunter Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Climate Change

1. Sustainability 1.1 Sustainable Natural Resources Management

1.2 Preparing for Climate Change 1.3 Animal Welfare

2. Water 2.1 Water Resource Management 2.2 Murray-Darling Basin

3. Parks and Public Assets 3.1 Visitor Experiences and Services

3.2 Mitigate Impacts of Bushfires 3.3 Management of Public and

Listed Assets 3.4 Botanic Gardens

Administered items


• National Landcare Program

• Ministerial other items allocations

• Natural Resources Management (NRM) Fund

• Pastoral Board

• Qualco Sunlands Ground Water Control Trust

• Stormwater Management Authority

• Surplus Land and Property Sales Account.

Statutes




Ministerial office resources

2016–17 Budget

Cost of provision

Minister $000 FTE

The Hon. IK Hunter ................................................................................. 1 681 10.0

Workforce summary

FTEs as at 30 June

Agency 2016–17

Budget(a)

2015–16 Estimated


Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources ................ 1 545.9 1 581.0 1 579.4

Administered items for Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources ............................................................................... 1.0 1.0 1.0

Total 1 546.9 1 582.0 1 580.4





2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

Program $000 $000 $000 $000

1. Sustainability ....................................................... 40 676 41 336 43 721 43 500

2. Water .................................................................. -22 873 20 305 62 454 2 821

3. Parks and Public Assets ..................................... 88 127 86 033 85 394 95 308

Total 105 930 147 674 191 569 141 629





The program continues to invest in some of the state’s most popular parks and gardens to conserve the state’s natural and heritage assets and develop nature-based tourism and recreational opportunities. This includes significant upgrades to metropolitan parks and reserves in the Mount Lofty Ranges, Onkaparinga and northern suburbs.

The program also includes Murray Futures infrastructure investments including the Riverine Recovery program that will reintroduce natural wetting and drying cycles to achieve healthier wetlands habitats and improve water quality; the South East Flows Restoration project that will assist salinity management in the Coorong South Lagoon, enhance flows to wetlands in the Upper South East and reduce drainage outflow at Kingston Beach; and the South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure Program that will deliver a package of environmental projects to improve the long-term health and resilience of the Riverland floodplains.

Estimated

completion

Total project


2015–16 Estimated



Existing projects Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail ......... Jun Qtr 2016 5 403 — 4 197 2 250 Metropolitan Parks — Mountain Bicycling in the Mount Lofty Ranges .....

Jun Qtr 2018 1 331 300 400 310

Metropolitan Parks — Northern Suburban Parks and Reserves .............

Jun Qtr 2018 5 522 2 262 1 064 493

Metropolitan Parks — Southern Suburban Parks and Reserves .............

Jun Qtr 2018 1 984 1 000 250 280

Riverine Recovery ................................ Jun Qtr 2018 51 377 8 174 3 860 4 640 South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure Program (SARFIIP) .............................................

Jun Qtr 2020 117 329 27 784 13 308 —

South East Flows Restoration Project .. Jun Qtr 2017 43 741 42 871 870 — Total existing projects 226 687 82 391 23 949 7 973 Annual programs Fire Management on Public Land — Enhanced Capabilities ..........................

n.a. n.a. 1 089 1 062 1 062

Minor Capital Works and Equipment .... n.a. n.a. 5 025 28 510 5 000 South East Drainage System — Maintenance .........................................

n.a. n.a. — — 1 639

Water Monitoring Equipment ................ Jun Qtr 2020 n.a. 2 073 2 640 2 563

Total annual programs n.a. 8 187 32 212 10 264 Total investing expenditure 226 687 90 578 56 161 18 237



Program 1: Sustainability


Ensure the effective management of the state’s natural resources through strategic planning, statewide policy and frontline service delivery for the benefit of the community, our economy and ecosystems.

Sub-programs

1.1 Sustainable Natural Resources Management

1.2 Preparing for Climate Change

1.3 Animal Welfare


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 55 998 55 528 51 935 54 116 Supplies and services ................................................... 23 468 24 360 24 316 24 558 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 3 367 3 308 3 170 3 412 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 2 478 3 197 2 856 3 269 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 236 283 123 179 Other expenses ............................................................ 293 291 256 177

Total expenses 85 840 86 967 82 656 85 711

Income Commonwealth Government revenues ........................ 172 680 379 487 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 5 150 5 236 4 530 4 867 Other grants.................................................................. 1 193 1 472 1 534 1 276 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 534 553 589 692 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 38 070 37 645 31 822 34 815 Interest revenues .......................................................... 45 45 3 15 Other income ................................................................ — — 78 59

Total income 45 164 45 631 38 935 42 211


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 595.7 612.7 560.4 614.5



Sub-program 1.1: Sustainable Natural Resources Management


Ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources through the administration of legislation, planning, and the delivery of natural resources management programs.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 81 480 82 749 78 716 81 979 Income .......................................................................... 44 565 45 436 38 807 41 948


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 582.7 601.7 549.5 602.4




• once-off native vegetation management and compliance projects in 2015–16 ($0.9 million)

• reduced expenditure for the Trans-Australia Eco-link project ($0.3 million).

The $0.9 million decrease in income is primarily due to once-off funding in 2015–16 from the Native Vegetation Council for native vegetation management and compliance projects.



• the recognition of additional salaries and wages funded by Natural Resource Management (NRM) Boards to deliver on ground works ($2.7 million)

• additional native vegetation management and compliance projects ($0.9 million).


• the recognition of additional salaries and wages funded by NRM Boards to deliver on ground works ($2.7 million)

• an increase in the corporate services cost recovery from NRM Boards ($2.6 million)

• increased income for native vegetation management and compliance projects ($0.9 million).


The $0.8 million increase in expenses is primarily due to increased native vegetation management and compliance projects.


• an increase in the corporate services cost recovery from NRM Boards ($2.6 million)

• increased income for native vegetation management and compliance projects ($0.9 million).




• Partnered with the eight regional Natural Resources Management Boards to deliver programs across the state as set through regional Natural Resources Management Plans.

• Completed 56 statewide Natural Resources Management Report Cards to monitor condition and inform management of natural resources.

• Hosted the 2016 South Australian NRM Science Conference in collaboration with the NRM Research and Innovation Network. The event brought together more than 1000 NRM practitioners, academics and researchers, to actively engage in South Australia’s NRM scientific research, which underpins evidence based decision making.

• Continued to establish the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary including establishing a leadership roundtable, The Collective.

• Nominated options to enable renewable energy developers access to Crown owned land used for pastoral purposes.

Targets 2016–17

• Maintain partnerships with the eight regional Natural Resources Management Boards to deliver programs across the state as set through regional Natural Resources Management Plans.

• Work with the community to develop a new state biodiversity conservation strategy, using innovative engagement techniques.

• Finalise the Pastoral Conservation Stewardship Incentive program — establishing long term stewardship agreements with a number of pastoralists.

• Build capacity of co-management advisory committees, supporting progression to co-management boards.

• Develop an NRM Investment Strategy for South Australia, to be co-designed with key external partners.

• Proclaim and prepare a management plan for a national park within the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary and nominate the area for inclusion in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

% of development applications processed within statutory timeframes Includes approximately 99 per cent of referrals covered under the River Murray Act 2003 and approximately 1 per cent under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.

100 100 100 100

% of coastal development applications processed within statutory timeframes This measure reflects DEWNR performance in supporting the Coast Protection Board.

100 93 100 97

% of native vegetation clearance applications processed within agreed timeframes

100 80 100 100

% of mining applications processed within agreed timeframes New Indicator.

100 90 100 72



Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Number of River Murray development applications assessed Progress on a referral reduction program, noted in past years, is pending the implementation of planning reforms.

400 425 410 483

Number of Development Act 1993 River Murray policy referrals processed

45 45 50 54

Number 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.

200 200 200 224

Number of Significant Environmental Benefit Grants processed

2 2 20 -

Sub-program 1.2: Preparing for Climate Change


Respond to the challenges of climate change to improve our wellbeing and the resilience of our economy and natural resources.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 2 736 2 503 2 421 2 105 Income .......................................................................... 533 152 78 201


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 10.6 8.6 8.6 9.6



The $0.2 million increase in expenses and $0.4 million increase in income primarily relates to the Carbon Neutral Adelaide initiative commencing in 2016–17 ($0.5 million).




The $0.4 million increase in expenses is primarily due to increased expenditure for the Building Upgrade Finance project.




• Delivered South Australia's Climate Change Strategy 2015–2050, establishing a target of net zero emissions by 2050, and identifying activity to support a transition to a low carbon economy.

• Commissioned the Low Carbon Economy Experts Panel to provide advice about emissions reductions targets and opportunities for a low carbon future.

• Established a globally unique partnership between the Government of South Australia and the Adelaide City Council to pursue the goal of making Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city.

• Supported the Premier and the Minister for Climate Change in demonstrating South Australia's global leadership in taking climate change action at a sub-national level, including through supporting the Premier as co-chair of The Climate Group, States and Regions Alliance, hosting international figures, leading work among Australian jurisdictions, and attendance at the Paris United Nations Conference of Parties.

• Legislation to implement Building Upgrade Finance in South Australia passed both Houses of Parliament, allowing building owners to access private finance to improve buildings’ energy efficiency.

• Developed additional Regional Adaptation Plans for three of the state's regions, bringing the total to eight. In addition, 11 out of 12 regions have now completed their integrated vulnerability assessments.

Targets 2016–17

• Engage local business and residents in the delivery of a carbon neutral Adelaide, unlocking discretionary effort and local innovation, in partnership with Adelaide City Council.

• Finalise the regulatory framework supporting Building Upgrade Finance, and promote business uptake throughout the City of Adelaide as well as throughout the state.

• Complete climate change adaptation plans in all 12 State Government regions, and develop a statewide Adaptation Action Plan.

• Commence the development of a State Carbon Sequestration Strategy to maximise economic opportunities from carbon sequestration.

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Number of regions that have completed integrated vulnerability assessments (IVAs) to identify climate change risks and exposure Integrated vulnerability assessments are an important precursor to completing a regional adaptation plan.

12 11 12 5

Number of regions that have completed regional climate change adaptation plans The regional adaptation plans build on the work undertaken as part of the integrated vulnerability assessments to enable a region to develop a plan that considers the social, economic and environmental drivers relevant to the region.

12 6 9 5



Sub-program 1.3: Animal Welfare


Ensure the humane treatment of animals and the management of dogs and cats.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 1 624 1 715 1 519 1 627 Income .......................................................................... 66 43 50 62


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.5









• Worked with Greyhounds SA and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA SA) to enact the Animal Welfare (Live Baiting) Amendment Bill 2015.

• Introduced the Dog and Cat Management (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2015 to Parliament.

• Released the South Australian Government’s Response to the Citizens’ Jury on Reducing Unwanted Dogs and Cats and progressed the required actions.

• Managed the agreement for inspectorate services under the Animal Welfare Act 1985 with the RSPCA SA.

Targets 2016–17

• Progress implementation of reforms to improve dog and cat management and welfare.

• Introduce the South Australian Standards and Guidelines for Breeding and Trading Dogs and Cats and work with the sector on its implementation to make sure family pets come from healthy and humane conditions.

• Introduce the South Australian Standards and Guidelines for Trading Companion Animals.



Program 2: Water


Ensure good quality, sustainable water supplies and management of the River Murray and state water resources for the benefit of our economy, community and environment.

Sub-programs

2.1 Water Resource Management

2.2 Murray-Darling Basin


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 41 665 42 480 37 181 32 973 Supplies and services ................................................... 19 473 20 550 56 367 30 322 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 5 849 5 346 6 318 5 513 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 26 936 33 222 30 326 24 478 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 41 4 389 2 436 2 248 Other expenses ............................................................ 1 763 10 000 2 180 1 033

Total expenses 95 727 115 987 134 808 96 567

Income Taxation ........................................................................ — — — 24 958 Commonwealth Government revenues ........................ 83 968 49 938 35 438 39 135 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 2 348 5 533 2 526 2 473 Other grants.................................................................. 534 659 378 540 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 1 630 1 918 1 984 1 168 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 28 230 27 691 24 271 24 234 Interest revenues .......................................................... — — 113 1 008 Other income ................................................................ 1 890 9 943 7 644 230

Total income 118 600 95 682 72 354 93 746

Net cost of providing services -22 873 20 305 62 454 2 821

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 359.3 378.3 331.7 352.7



Sub-program 2.1: Water Resource Management


Statewide priority-setting and planning for state and regional water resources, integrated urban water management, water resource management programs and the development and review of water policy and legislation.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 29 018 42 933 30 998 38 875 Income .......................................................................... 30 923 44 049 34 649 29 669

Net cost of sub-program -1 905 -1 116 -3 651 9 206

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 171.7 178.8 170.4 178.4




• a once-off payment to Consolidated Account in 2015–16 for the sale of water entitlements ($8.0 million)

• once-off expenditure for drilling wells in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in 2015–16 ($2.6 million)

• reduced expenditure for the Commonwealth Govenment funded Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative in 2016–17 ($2.4 million)

• increased expenditure in 2015–16 for the South East Confined Aquifer Wells Rehabilitation Scheme ($1.2 million).


• once-off sales of water entitlements in 2015–16 ($8.0 million)

• reduced income for the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative in 2016–17 ($2.7 million)

• once-off income in 2015–16 for drilling wells in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankuntjatjara (APY) Lands ($2.6 million)

• once-off income in 2015–16 for the South East Confined Aquifer Wells Rehabilitation Scheme ($1.2 million)


• an increase in the Water Planning and Management cost recovery from NRM Boards ($3.2 million).



• a once-off payment to Consolidated Account for the sale of water entitlements ($8.0 million)

• increased expenditure for drilling wells in the APY Lands ($2.6 million)



• increased expenditure for the South East Confined Aquifer Wells Rehabilitation Scheme ($1.2 million).

The $9.4 million increase in income is primarily due to once-off sales of water entitlements.



• a once-off payment to Consolidated Account in 2015–16 for the sale of water entitlements ($8.0 million)


• reduced grant expenditure to the Goyder Institute for Water Research ($3.0 million).



• an increase in the Water Planning and Management cost recovery from NRM Boards ($3.5 million)

• increased income for drilling wells in the APY Lands ($2.6 million).


• Led the preparation of a water industry capabilities statement for South Australia to leverage international investment and export opportunities from the state’s water resource management expertise.

• Contributed to a strategic research plan for the second term of the Goyder Institute for Water Research, which supports strategic water policy and management priorities.

• Finalised the Stormwater Management Authority Strategic Plan 2015–2025.

• Commenced works for installing and commissioning a flood warning and hazard management information system, to improve the state's capability to issue flash flood warnings to the community and to provide improved information on flood impacts and flood advice to emergency response units.

• Completed and applied a new classification system for water resource monitoring sites throughout South Australia, at more than 6000 individual groundwater and surface water monitoring locations.

• Completed the volumetric conversion of water licences in the Lower Limestone Coast Prescribed Wells Area and issued forestry water licences in the Lower Limestone Coast Prescribed Wells Area.

Targets 2016–17

• Improve the education, communication and transparency around water allocation announcements to provide greater certainty to those affected.

• Through the Goyder Institute for Water Research, investigate optimisation of water resources in northern Adelaide, to support implementation of the Northern Adelaide Plains Agribusiness Initiative and development of the Northern Adelaide Food Park.

• Support NRM Boards in the development and implementation of water allocation plans for the River Murray Prescribed Watercourse, the Southern Basins and Musgrave Prescribed Wells Areas on the Eyre Peninsula, the Adelaide Plains Prescribed Wells Area, the Eastern and Western Mount Lofty Ranges Prescribed Water Resources Areas, the Far North Prescribed Wells Area, and the Barossa Prescribed Water Resources Area.



• Finalise statewide guidelines for the management of water for the petroleum and mining industries in South Australia.

• Finalise an integrated urban water management plan for Greater Adelaide to deliver improved industry and economic development, urban liveability and climate change resilience outcomes from Adelaide’s six sources of urban water.

• Contribute to the development of the Great Artesian Basin Strategic Management Plan, currently under development by the Commonwealth Government in partnership with the New South Wales, Queensland and South Australian governments.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Number of new trial sites established and monitored in the Mount Lofty Ranges Including the installation and operations of site infrastructure and the commencement of site monitoring.

2 10 8 n.a.

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


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 3 645 3 645 4 302 4 302 • Surface water Numbers reduced due to a new classification system for water resource monitoring sites to enable optimisation of the monitoring networks.

245 245 285 285

WaterConnect website visitation Number of unique users to the WaterConnect website New Indicator.

130 000 130 900 100 000 90 775

Sub-program 2.2: Murray-Darling Basin


Management of the River Murray system to ensure a healthy functioning river that supports resilient and productive industries, communities and ecosystems.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 66 709 73 054 103 810 57 692 Income .......................................................................... 87 677 51 633 37 705 64 077

Net cost of sub-program -20 968 21 421 66 105 -6 385

FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 187.6 199.5 161.3 174.3






• reduced expenditure relating to the delivery of the Commonwealth Government funded SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program ($3.3 million)

• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 relating to the Commonwealth Government funded development of State Priority Project business cases ($3.0 million).

The $36.0 million increase in income is primarily due to increased income relating to the delivery of the Commonwealth Government funded Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program.



• reduced expenditure relating to the delivery of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($38.2 million)

partially offset by

• increased expenditure relating to the delivery of the SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program ($3.8 million)

• increased expenditure relating to the development of State Priority Project business cases ($3.0 million).


• increased income for the delivery of the SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program ($22.6 million)

• increased income for the development of State Priority Project business cases ($2.7 million)

• increased Commonwealth Government funding for The Living Murray program ($1.9 million)

• increased Commonwealth Government funding for the Riverine Recovery program ($1.2 million)

• increased Commonwealth Government funding for the development of business cases for prospective constraints measure projects in the Murray-Darling Basin ($0.8 million)

partially offset by

• a reduction in income relating to the delivery of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($18.0 million).



• increased expenditure relating to the delivery of the SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program ($3.8 million)

• an increase in the state contribution to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority ($3.5 million)

• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 relating to the development of State Priority Project business cases ($3.0 million)

• increased expenditure relating to the Riverine Recovery Program ($0.9 million)

• increased expenditure for the development of a business cases for prospective constraints measure projects in the Murray-Darling Basin ($0.8 million).




• reduced income as a result of the abolition of the Save the River Murray levy ($25.0 million)

partially offset by

• a net increase in various other Commonwealth Government funded programs largely relating to the SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program ($12.4 million).


• Ensured the Murray-Darling Basin states re-confirmed their commitment to support efficiency measures to return an extra 450 gigalitres to the river and agreed on projects to address constraints on environmental water delivery.

• Continued to deliver and influence implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, including implementing Basin Plan water trade rules, adoption of the Basin Salinity Management Strategy 2030 and agreement to progress measures to enhance environmental and socio-economic outcomes of the Basin Plan.

• Led the development of a fit for purpose Water Resource Plan in the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin and completed the program for developing the water resource plan for the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges.

• Received the 2015 Australian River prize in conjunction with the Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority (NRA) in recognition of the innovative Indigenous engagement approaches in integrated river management. The award recognised the agreements brokered between the parties that will guide active and long-term Ngarrindjeri partnership in Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth site management.

• Implemented South Australia’s River Murray Annual Operating Plan and Water Allocation Framework 2015–16 including pursuing opportunities to defer and store a portion of South Australia’s Entitlement Flow for future critical human water needs and private carryover purposes.

• Continued to deliver major Murray-Darling Basin projects, such as the:

– South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program

– Riverine Recovery project

– Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Recovery project, including the South East Flows Restoration Project.

Targets 2016–17

• Ensure South Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin stakeholders receive continual information and transparency around the progress of the Basin Plan and how they can best contribute to its successful implementation.

• Deliver and influence implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, including:

– Managing salinity

– Planning and management of environmental water

– Delivering projects to achieve enhanced environmental and socio-economic outcomes.

• Progress development and accreditation of three water resource plans in the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin including engagement with Aboriginal Nations and other stakeholders.



• Deliver major Murray-Darling Basin projects, such as the:

– South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program, including construction of new regulators and fishways at major inlets

– Riverine Recovery project

– Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth Recovery project.

• Implement South Australia’s River Murray Annual Operating Plan and Water Allocation Framework 2016–17 including pursuing opportunities to defer and store a portion of South Australia’s Entitlement Flow for future critical human water needs and private carryover purposes.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Number of works approval holders that submitted a meter reading:

• October 1 510 1 324 1 499 1 309 • January 1 510 1 438 1 507 1 369 • April 1 510 1 343 1 510 1 351 • July 1 510 1 510 1 510 1 488 The increase in the number projected reflects an education process to migrate customers to a self-read strategy.

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Number of River Murray Flow Reports provided 51 51 51 51 River Murray Infrastructure operated in accordance with plans New indicator.

100% 100% 100% 100%

Environmental water delivered to South Australia (GL) New indicator.

300-500 >800 >600 630



Program 3: Parks and Public Assets


Conserve, sustain and build the state’s reserve system to enhance visitor experiences, improve management practices and help mitigate against the impacts of bushfire.

Sub-programs

3.1 Visitor Experiences and Services

3.2 Mitigate Impacts of Bushfires

3.3 Management of Public and Listed Assets

3.4 Botanic Gardens


2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Expenses Employee benefit expenses.......................................... 64 270 61 827 58 973 60 605 Supplies and services ................................................... 36 803 35 854 36 884 38 051 Depreciation and amortisation expenses ...................... 11 782 11 574 11 554 11 936 Grants and subsidies .................................................... 1 434 2 960 1 254 1 260 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 58 866 102 127 Other expenses ............................................................ 1 393 1 387 3 241 784

Total expenses 115 740 114 468 112 008 112 763

Income Commonwealth Government revenues ........................ 293 1 152 162 1 324 Intra-government transfers ........................................... 4 020 4 444 4 480 5 352 Other grants.................................................................. 135 167 137 253 Fees, fines and penalties .............................................. 612 291 263 607 Sales of goods and services ......................................... 22 156 21 696 21 128 22 442 Interest revenues .......................................................... 79 79 8 38 Net gain or loss from disposal of assets ....................... — — — -12 826 Other income ................................................................ 318 606 436 265

Total income 27 613 28 435 26 614 17 455


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 590.9 590.0 568.3 612.2



Sub-program 3.1: Visitor Experiences and Services


Contribute to state and regional economies through tourism and recreation within the state’s system of parks and reserves.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 66 864 69 289 67 615 67 751 Income .......................................................................... 17 033 17 556 16 071 18 583


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 335.2 341.5 324.4 344.1




• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 relating to the protection of an Ediacaran fossil site in the Flinders Ranges ($1.8 million)

• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 for the development of a trial artificial reef ($0.6 million).


• Commonwealth Government funding for Tourism Demand Driven Infrastructure projects in 2015–16 ($1.0 million)

partially offset by

• additional income from key commercial sites ($0.5 million).


The $1.7 million increase in expenses is primarily due to increased expenditure relating to the protection of an Ediacaran fossil site in the Flinders Ranges ($1.8 million).

The $1.5 million increase in income is primarily due to an increase for Tourism Demand Driven Infrastructure projects ($1.0 million)


The $1.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to increased expenditure relating to the protection of an Ediacaran fossil site in the Flinders Ranges ($1.8 million).


• once-off income in 2014–15 relating to the Natural Heritage Trust Database ($0.6 million)

• once-off income in 2014–15 relating to a bequest for the Cleland Wildlife Park ($0.5 million).




• Supported recreational fishing with the awarding of grants for minor infrastructure projects across the state and the development of a trial artificial reef.

• Continued delivery of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail and worked in partnership with industry to develop accommodation facilities along the trail.

• Developed a nature based tourism strategy and action plan to help facilitate the growth of nature-based tourism within South Australia.

• Developed the Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges as an international mountain biking destination, including completion of trail network upgrades in Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, Sturt Gorge Recreation Park and Cleland Conservation Park. Provided a range of significant and exceptional visitor experiences and services in support of the SA Tourism Plan 2020 resulting in:

– Seal Bay Conservation Park, Mount Lofty Summit and Cleland Wildlife Park being nominated for Major Tourist Attractions in the 2015 SA Tourism Awards, with Seal Bay winning gold and Cleland Wildlife Park and Mt Lofty Summit winning silver.

– A range of new events being held at the Adelaide Gaol through improved collaboration with commercial operators including the Blues Festival, revamped history day, and educational and ghost tours. These events were designed to mark the Gaol’s 175th Anniversary and to appeal to a wide audience.

• Further expanded the DEWNR online booking capability for accommodation and recreation-based services and facilities.

Targets 2016–17

• Launch the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail.

• Amend the management plans for seven metropolitan parks to allow for further development of visitor experiences in parks, including mountain bike riding, bush camping, horse riding and dog walking.

• Develop an Evaluation Framework for reporting the effectiveness of the Visitor Services Program, which relates to the outcomes in the People and Parks Strategy, State Nature-Based Tourism Strategy and Healthy Parks Healthy People SA.

• Implement strategies to position Cleland Wildlife Park as a destination of choice for international tourists.

• Progress initiatives to improve the management and promotion (including tourism opportunities) of an internationally significant Ediacaran fossil site in the Flinders Ranges.

• Release Making Contact with Nature Second Nature: Healthy Parks Healthy People SA Framework, for discussion with the community and the health and environment sectors.




2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Park revenue • Revenue earned from sale of goods, admissions, entry

fees, park passes, guided tours, commercial operators, camping, accommodation and other activities within DEWNR’s Iconic Tourism Sites. Sites include Cleland, Mt Lofty, Seal Bay, Kelly Hill, Naracoorte Caves and Tantanoola Caves.

$7.45m $7.78m $7.32m $7.56m

• Park revenue generated at sites other than the key visitor sites. Park revenue includes all revenue from the sale of goods, admissions, entry fees, park passes, guided tours, commercial operators, camping and accommodation.

$5.98m $5.77m $5.77m $5.77m

Other commercial revenue Revenue items include State Flora, Adelaide Gaol and Mapland.

$2.68m $2.38m $3.57m $2.44m

Community support for marine parks Results of telephone survey of 909 South Australians conducted by Square Holes Market Research Company.

>80% 88% 80% 79%

Park visitation Percentage of the population visiting parks. Data for 2014–15 actual sourced from McGregor Tan Research, 2015–16 target and 2015–16 estimated result is n.a. as this performance indicator was not included in last year’s Agency Statement. New Indicator.

75% n.a. n.a. 72%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Visitor numbers for key iconic tourism sites Key sites include Cleland Wildlife Park, Naracoorte Caves and Seal Bay Conservation Park

280 562 280 562 265 000 266 759

Number of marine park compliance patrols Patrols consist of shore based, boat and aerial surveillance activities that commenced in November 2014. 2014–15 figures consist of 1564 shore based, 82 boat and 15 aerial patrols.

2 000 2 000 1 200 1 664

Number of transactions made via the online booking system The online booking system commenced as a pilot in September 2014 —the 2015–16 results reflect the successful roll-out of the online booking system to seven new parks. The 2016–17 target will reflect the further statewide rollout of the online booking system.

60 000 34 000 15 000 18 000



Sub-program 3.2: Mitigate Impacts of Bushfires


Improve South Australia’s capability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from bushfire on public lands in order to contribute to a safer and more resilient community and environment.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 21 442 17 388 16 482 18 180 Income .......................................................................... 4 651 5 012 4 980 5 659


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 79.2 70.0 67.6 86.1



The $4.1 million increase in expenses is primarily due to increased state government funding to respond to bushfire threats.


• once-off income in 2015–16 for the Pinery fires ($0.2 million)

• once-off funding in 2015–16 for the deployment of fire fighters in the United States of America ($0.1 million).



• increased expenditure for the National Bushfire Mitigation Program ($0.5 million)

• increased expenditure associated with the Pinery fires ($0.2 million).


The $0.8 million decrease in expenses and $0.6 million decrease in income is primarily due to a reduction in extraordinary bushfire response costs, largely relating to the Sampson Flat bushfire in 2014–15.


• Continued to deliver a program of prescribed burning on public land across South Australia, targeting high fire risk areas.

• Delivered training competencies and development opportunities across the state to meet the department’s requirements as a group of the South Australian Country Fire Service.

• Finalised the Northern Flinders Ranges Fire Management Plan for approval and reviewed the South Para Fire Management Plan post Sampson Flat bushfire to incorporate lessons learned.

• The Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Cooperative completed 20 prescribed burns planned for the 2015 Spring Program, treating an area of 450 hectares.

• Provided substantial support to farmers for natural resource recovery.



• Undertook recovery efforts following the Pinery fires, including the commitment of $30 000 to support landscape scale property planning in fire affected areas. Funding was provided to support control of silver leaf nightshade, a priority pest plant that has responded to post-fire conditions and twenty thousand plants were given to the community for post-fire revegetation.

Targets 2016–17

• Deliver a rolling program of prescribed burning on public lands across the state.

• Influence the adoption of a single approach to assessing bushfire risk and the development of Bushfire Management Area Plans through a tenure blind landscape approach, in collaboration with the South Australian Country Fire Service.

• Expand DEWNR’s capacity to undertake prescribed burning on private lands, in collaboration with the South Australian Country Fire Service and Bushfire Management Area Committees.

• Increase the capacity of DEWNR’s mapping support capability to support the emergency services sector across government.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Number of DEWNR staff in the DEWNR fire brigade Represents the participation of DEWNR staff, including contractors, in the DEWNR brigade.

580 570 530 520

Annual works programs implemented 100% 77% 100% 69% Prescribed burns planned and completed (number and hectares) Figures include burns completed by DEWNR on DEWNR managed land and on behalf of SA Water, ForestrySA, and privately managed land. The 2016–17 Target is approximate as the prescribed burning program is to be developed and finalised in September 2016. New Indicator.

75 burns/ 9 000 ha

57 burns/ 4 937 ha

50 burns/ 10 000 ha

51 burns/ 7 171 ha

Percentage of DEWNR managed land covered by fire management plans Only fire prone land is planned for inclusion in a fire management plan. New Indicator.

58% 55% 58% 52%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Number of training competencies delivered 2 200 2 271 3 000 3 139



Sub-program 3.3: Management of Public and Listed Assets


Management of the state’s Crown lands and heritage places, as well as the preservation of the State Herbarium of South Australia and South Australia’s botanical collections as key centres for knowledge and information.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 15 659 16 009 16 162 15 065 Income .......................................................................... 4 391 4 388 4 489 4 403


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 88.5 90.5 88.5 93.2



The $0.4 million decrease in expenses is primarily due to once-off expenditure in 2015–16 relating to the heritage listed Bangalore homestead property in Renmark.




The $0.9 million increase in expenses is primarily due to additional costs associated with Crown land disposals and native title expenditure.


• Investigated and amended Crown land processes to reduce red tape and streamlining management of South Australia’s Crown lands including:

– Consolidation of leasing functions

– Commencement of review of the Crown Land Management Act 2009

– Creation of Case Management function to take the lead on Unsolicited Proposals.

• Enhanced the capability of Enviro Data SA, the State Government’s online portal for environmental data to allow public access to DEWNR field photographs, incorporate Nature Maps (online spatial tool for environmental data) allowing users to obtain location specific data and related technical papers and the ability for users to access specialised data through their own personalised profile.

• Entered four new places into the State Heritage Register with the first object, the ‘Burra Jinker’, being protected under legislation. These four State Heritage Places are:

– Mount Salt Limestone Track, McLeans Road, Mount Schank

– Adelaide Fire Station, 81–129 Wakefield Street, Adelaide

– Prince Alfred Copper Mine Precinct, via Cradock

– Murray Bridge Transport Precinct, Murray Bridge.



• Made the scientific journal published by the State Herbarium, Journal of Adelaide Botanic Gardens (soon to be renamed as Swainsona), on the state’s flora species available online including all issues dating back to 1976, facilitating easy access to the information by the community.

• Supported the Commonwealth Government consideration for the National listing of the Australian Cornish Mines Sites — Burra and Copper Triangle.

Targets 2016–17

• Commence work in partnership with researchers and the community to nominate key geological and paleontological sites in the Flinders Ranges and Arkaroola region for World Heritage status.

• Consult on the proposed Historic Shipwrecks (Amendments) Bill 2016 and introduce to Parliament.

• Facilitate heritage tourism in conjunction with the Heritage Tourism Alliance, heritage owners and tourism providers with a focus on the city of Adelaide and iconic regions.

• Review fees and charges associated with Crown lands tenure.

• Update licences for the occupation of Crown land and the reserve system for telecommunication purposes.

• Develop an asset register for State Crown land holdings.

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Number of heritage development applications assessed This indicator includes development applications received and assessed under delegation. 600 520 705 693 Number of shack revaluations on Crown land 49 50 65 146 Number of shack revaluations on National Parks — — — 91

Sub-program 3.4: Botanic Gardens


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.

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000 Expenses ...................................................................... 11 775 11 782 11 749 11 767 Income .......................................................................... 1 538 1 479 1 074 -11 190


FTEs as at 30 June (No.) 88.0 88.0 87.8 88.8







The $0.4 million increase in income is primarily due to increased income for Green Infrastructure and Living Adelaide projects.


The $12.7 million increase in income is primarily due to the donation of assets (primarily First Creek Wetlands) to the Board of the Botanic Gardens and the State Herbarium in 2014–15 which is reported in the net gain or loss on disposal of assets.


• Delivered Stage 2 of the Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Kitchen Garden initiative, supporting over 5600 children through the Little Sprouts Kitchen Garden program.

• Safeguarded and conserved over 50 new seed collections in the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre Seed Bank, increasing the long-term storage of threatened South Australian native plant species.

• Provided exceptional visitor experiences with 1.8 million visitors across the three Botanic Gardens. The Adelaide Botanic Garden received its highest overall visitor satisfaction rating of 98 per cent in October 2015.

• Hosted a number of significant events:

– Over 30 commercial and non-commercial events

– Commercial partners managed over 300 weddings, receptions and corporate events

– Hosted two exhibitions in the Santos Museum of Economic Botany as part of the state’s main Art Festivals: Nganmarra (Tarnanthi — Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art) and Watching Glass Grow (Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art)

– More than 60 000 visitors in April flocked to see the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Autumn Leaves, with visitation estimated to be 17 388 over the 3-day Anzac Day long weekend (and reached more than 220 000 people on social media).

– Attracted national and international attention through propagation and flowering of the rare Amorphophallus Titanum (Titan Arum). Two flowerings attracted almost 20 000 visitors and reached an online international audience of more than 3 million.

• Initiated and finalised a number of critical infrastructure upgrades including the upgrade of the Schomburgk Pavilion in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and the installation and launch of the Universal Access Trail and the Chris Steele Scott Visitor Pavilion at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden.

Targets 2016–17

• Develop and deliver a new master interpretive plan for the Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens incorporating app-based technology to improve the visitor experience.

• Develop and enhance corporate, community and philanthropic partnerships to support program delivery, through:

– The development of a major gift campaign to raise a minimum of $1.5 million over two years and a longer-term endowment fund.



– The development of a sustainable funding stream for the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre — to conserve the state’s threatened and endangered flora.

– Increasing external funding from commercial events and activities.

• Develop Collection Policies for the Gardens’ focus collections to maintain international accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (encompassing botanic gardens).

• Optimise partnerships and opportunities for the Adelaide Botanic Garden from the redevelopment of the Old Royal Adelaide Hospital site and the O-Bahn development.

• Maintain a sustainable and effective education program for South Australian students.


2016–17

Target

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16

Target 2014–15

Actual

Satisfaction rate with facilities 97% 97% 97% 98%

Activity indicators

2016–17

Projection

2015–16 Estimated

Result 2015–16


Actual

Number of visits to the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000

Number of major cultural events 2016–17 events include: SALA Festival, Moonlight Cinema, Wittunga Under the Stars, Adelaide Fringe, WOMADelaide, Heirloom Weekend, Splash Adelaide (2 presentations — Gin and a Botanical tour presented by Kangaroo Island Spirits). Plus two international touring acts may be featured in Botanic Park in September 2016 and April 2017.

10 10 9 6

Number of participants in formal plant-based learning programs

45 000 45 000 47 000 45 000

South Australian threatened plant species safeguarded in the conservation seed bank

73% 70% 70% 68%



Department of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 134 303 132 326 122 281 120 920Long service leave............................................................. 4 233 4 018 3 899 4 179Payroll tax.......................................................................... 7 243 7 252 6 702 6 931Superannuation.................................................................. 13 488 13 480 12 523 12 695Other.................................................................................. 2 666 2 759 2 684 2 969


Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. 20 998 20 228 21 042 20 861Grants and subsidies............................................................ 30 848 39 379 34 436 29 007Intra government transfers.................................................... 335 5 538 2 661 2 554Other expenses..................................................................... 3 449 11 678 5 677 1 994

Total expenses 297 307 317 422 329 472 295 041

IncomeTaxation................................................................................ — — — 24 958Commonwealth revenues..................................................... 84 433 51 770 35 979 40 946Intra-government transfers.................................................... 11 518 15 213 11 536 12 692Other grants.......................................................................... 1 862 2 298 2 049 2 069Fees, fines and penalties...................................................... 2 776 2 762 2 836 2 467Sales of goods and services................................................. 88 456 87 032 77 221 81 491Interest revenues.................................................................. 124 124 124 1 061Net gain or loss on disposal of assets.................................. — — — -12 826Other income........................................................................ 2 208 10 549 8 158 554

Total income 191 377 169 748 137 903 153 412



IncomeAppropriation...................................................................... 144 698 160 646 155 185 132 698Other income...................................................................... — 936 — 8 972

ExpensesCash alignment.................................................................. — 9 181 — —Other payments.................................................................. — — — 1 200


Net Result 38 768 4 727 -36 384 -1 159


Total comprehensive result 38 768 4 727 -36 384 10 755



Department of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 103 393 131 496 99 204 134 450Receivables.......................................................................... 13 061 12 888 31 584 12 715Inventories............................................................................ 2 365 2 365 1 947 2 365Other current assets............................................................. 1 257 1 257 999 1 257


Non current assetsFinancial assets.................................................................... 3 3 3 3Land and improvements....................................................... 312 412 314 771 286 467 296 189Plant and equipment............................................................. 305 597 232 763 227 120 214 517Heritage assets..................................................................... 1 217 1 217 1 236 1 217Intangible assets................................................................... 3 023 3 918 1 847 4 813


Total assets 742 328 700 678 650 407 667 526


Salaries and wages........................................................... 1 821 1 374 1 292 902Annual leave..................................................................... 9 574 9 272 9 102 8 970Long service leave............................................................ 1 720 1 722 2 143 1 724Other................................................................................. 823 823 593 823

Short-term provisions............................................................ 602 593 643 584Other current liabilities.......................................................... 2 312 2 313 914 213



Long service leave............................................................ 37 112 34 418 27 750 31 724Long-term provisions............................................................ 1 895 1 932 2 450 1 846Other non-current liabilities................................................... 20 238 22 339 — 95



Net assets 636 753 596 934 577 722 592 207

Equity

Contributed capital................................................................ 22 612 22 612 22 612 22 612Retained earnings................................................................. 323 484 283 665 275 319 278 938Asset revaluation reserve..................................................... 290 657 290 657 279 791 290 657

Total equity 636 753 596 934 577 722 592 207Balances as at 30 June end of period.



Department of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 158 617 156 375 144 629 144 557Payments for supplies and services...................................... 81 325 55 900 117 047 109 328Grants and subsidies............................................................. 30 848 39 379 34 436 32 098Intra-government transfers..................................................... 335 5 538 2 661 2 852Other payments..................................................................... 2 302 11 577 5 576 990


Cash inflowsTaxation................................................................................. — — — 24 958Intra-government transfers..................................................... 11 518 15 213 11 536 12 692Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 84 433 51 770 35 979 42 519Other grants........................................................................... 1 862 2 298 2 049 2 069Fees, fines and penalties....................................................... 2 776 2 762 2 836 2 467Sales of goods and services.................................................. 88 542 87 118 77 307 105 059Interest received.................................................................... 124 124 124 1 024GST received......................................................................... — — — 12 596Other receipts........................................................................ 1 949 10 290 7 899 3 705


State government

Appropriation.......................................................................... 144 698 160 646 155 185 132 698Other receipts........................................................................ — 936 — 8 972Payments

Cash alignment................................................................... — 9 181 — —Other................................................................................... — — — 1 200


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities 62 475 53 207 -11 434 57 734


Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 90 578 56 161 18 237 28 983


Cash inflowsProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment........... — — 2 000 250

Cash generated from investing activities — — 2 000 250




Department of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -28 103 -2 954 -27 671 29 001



Non cash transactions

Assets received (+)/donated (-) free of charge...................... -1 050 — — -10 270



Administered items for theDepartment of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesStatement of comprehensive income

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000


Salaries, wages, annual and sick leave............................. 357 326 313 277Long service leave............................................................. — — — 1Payroll tax.......................................................................... — — — 18Superannuation.................................................................. — — — 3Other.................................................................................. — — 172 —

Supplies and servicesGeneral supplies and services........................................... 629 248 4 951 237

Depreciation and amortisation.............................................. — — 3 606 2Grants and subsidies............................................................ 12 501 12 673 13 505 12 396Intra government transfers.................................................... 34 686 35 489 33 492 36 037Other expenses..................................................................... 9 697 5 595 5 097 9 818

Total expenses 57 870 54 331 61 136 58 789

IncomeTaxation................................................................................ 14 679 14 741 13 268 13 011Commonwealth revenues..................................................... 13 612 13 612 13 612 17 015Intra-government transfers.................................................... 103 330 2 359 143Other grants.......................................................................... — — — 153Fees, fines and penalties...................................................... — 150 2 378 4 326Sales of goods and services................................................. — — 1 019 —Interest revenues.................................................................. — — 333 110Net gain or loss on disposal of assets.................................. — — — 2 889Other income........................................................................ 250 — 513 8

Total income 28 644 28 833 33 482 37 655


IncomeAppropriation...................................................................... 19 550 19 187 19 384 17 805


Net Result -9 676 -6 311 -8 270 -3 329


Total comprehensive result -9 676 -6 311 -8 270 36 857



Administered items for theDepartment of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesStatement of financial position

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents................................................... 5 676 5 686 31 387 6 505Receivables.......................................................................... 6 980 6 980 5 122 8 712Inventories............................................................................ — — 112 —


Non current assets

Interest in joint ventures........................................................ 834 835 834 835 803 835 834 835Land and improvements....................................................... 87 262 86 969 110 894 87 969Plant and equipment............................................................. 8 4 104 814 —Heritage assets..................................................................... — — 6 362 —

Total non-current assets 922 105 921 808 1 025 905 922 804

Total assets 934 761 934 474 1 062 526 938 021


Salaries and wages........................................................... — — 4 —Annual leave..................................................................... — — 104 —Long service leave............................................................ — — 43 —Other................................................................................. — — 35 —



Net assets 931 847 931 560 1 048 306 935 107

EquityRetained earnings................................................................. 499 654 499 367 604 847 502 914Asset revaluation reserve..................................................... 432 193 432 193 443 459 432 193

Total equity 931 847 931 560 1 048 306 935 107




Administered items for theDepartment of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesStatement of cash flows

2016-17Budget

2015-16Estimated

Result

2015-16Budget

2014-15

Actual$000 $000 $000 $000

Operating activitiesCash outflowsEmployee benefit payments................................................... 357 326 485 299Payments for supplies and services...................................... 629 248 5 022 237Grants and subsidies............................................................. 12 501 12 673 13 505 12 397Intra-government transfers..................................................... 34 686 35 489 33 492 36 065Other payments..................................................................... 9 624 3 533 5 097 19 838


Cash inflowsTaxation................................................................................. 14 679 14 741 13 268 12 937Intra-government transfers..................................................... 103 330 2 359 143Commonwealth receipts........................................................ 13 612 13 612 13 612 17 015Other grants........................................................................... — — — 153Fees, fines and penalties....................................................... — 150 2 405 807Sales of goods and services.................................................. — — 1 019 —Interest received.................................................................... — — 333 110Other receipts........................................................................ 250 — 513 —


State government

Appropriation.......................................................................... 19 550 19 187 19 384 17 805


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -9 603 -4 249 -4 708 -19 866


Cash outflowsPurchase of property, plant and equipment........................... 297 4 442 —

Cash used in investing activities 297 4 442 —

Cash inflowsProceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment........... 9 890 3 434 5 106 2 889


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities 9 593 3 430 4 664 2 889

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -10 -819 -44 -16 977



Non cash transactions

Assets received (+)/donated (-) free of charge...................... -73 -330 — —






Expenses


• once-off payment to Consolidated Account in 2015–16 for water sales ($8.0 million)

• various departmental savings measures ($3.6 million)

• reduced expenditure relating to the delivery of the SA Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure program ($3.3 million)

• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 relating to the Commonwealth Government funded development of State Priority Project business cases ($3.0 million)

• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 for drilling wells in the APY Lands ($2.6 million)

• reduced expenditure for the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative ($2.4 million)

• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 for the Flinders Ranges Ediacaran fossil site ($1.8 million)

• once-off expenditure in 2015–16 for the South East Confined Aquifer Wells Rehabilitation Scheme ($1.2 million)

partially offset by

• increased expenditure to respond to bushfire threats ($4.3 million)

• increased expenditure for the Carbon Neutral Adelaide initiative ($0.5 million).

Income


• increased Commonwealth Government Funding relating to the delivery of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth program ($36.7 million)

• an increase in Water Planning and Management cost recovery from Natural Resource Management Boards ($3.2 million)

partially offset by


• reduced income for the Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative ($2.7 million)

• once-off income in 2015–16 relating to the development of State Priority Project business cases ($2.7 million)

• once-off income in 2015–16 for drilling wells in the APY Lands ($2.6 million)

• once-off funding for Tourism Demand Driven Infrastructure projects in 2015–16 ($1.0 million)

• once-off income in 2015–16 for the South East Confined Aquifer Wells Rehabilitation Scheme ($1.2 million).




The $39.8 million increase in net assets is primarily due to:

• an increase in non-current assets largely associated with Commonwealth Government funded programs ($69.6 million)

partially offset by

• a reduction in cash primarily resulting from significant expenditure on Commonwealth Government funded projects in 2016–17 ($28.1 million)

• an increase in employee related liabilities ($3.4 million).


The movements in operating cash outflows and inflows are consistent with the changes discussed above under the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position.

The $34.4 million increase in investing cash outflows is primarily due to increased expenditure for:

• South East Flows Restoration project ($42.0 million)

• the South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure Program ($14.5 million)

• the Riverine Recovery program ($4.3 million)

partially offset by reduced expenditure for

• Minor capital works and equipment ($23.5 million)

• Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail ($4.2 million).


Variations in budgets are predominantly due to the amendments to Accounting Policy Framework II General Purpose Financial Statements Framework, for which the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium; the Coast Protection Board; the Dog and Cat Management Board; the Native Vegetation Fund and the South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board are no longer considered administered items of DEWNR. Accordingly, DEWNR will no longer aggregate these entities in its administered financial statements.


Expenses

The $3.5 million increase in expenses is primarily due to increased payments to Consolidated Account for Crown land sales.

Income







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.





Additional information for administered items for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Statement of cash flows

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000


Cash outflows

Employee benefit payments Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowances .......................................................... 357 326 301 296 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... ― ― ― 3

Payments for supplies and services Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 619 238 320 237 Pastoral Board .................................................................. 10 10 10 ―

Grants and transfers Royal Zoological Society of SA Incorporated .................... 5 547 5 486 5 450 5 365 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 10 ― ― 688 Adelaide City Council Parklands ....................................... 1 574 1 535 1 535 1 471 War concessions ............................................................... ― 8 8 ― NRM Fund — Grants ........................................................ 2 479 3 011 3 011 2 908 Natural Heritage Trust ....................................................... ― 135 ― 221 National Landcare Program .............................................. 13 612 14 281 13 612 17 014 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 1 108 1 080 ― ― Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 515 503 ― ― Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 ― 250 ― Stormwater Management Authority ................................... 5 120 4 995 4 995 4 873 NRM Fund — Water Levies .............................................. 14 516 14 728 13 109 13 623 NRM Fund — out-of-council land-based levies ................. 163 163 159 117 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 2 293 2 237 2 237 2 182

Other Payments Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 9 374 3 533 4 786 19 588 Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 ― 250 250


Cash inflows

Taxation NRM Fund — out-of-council land-based levies ................. 163 163 159 117 NRM Fund — Water Levies .............................................. 14 516 14 578 13 109 12 820

Grants and transfers receipts Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 103 330 ― 143 National Landcare Program .............................................. 13 612 13 612 13 612 17 168

Fees, fines and penalties NRM Fund — Water Levies .............................................. ― 150 ― 807

Interest received NRM Fund ........................................................................ ― ― ― 94



2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

National Landcare Program .............................................. ― ― ― 16 Other receipts

Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 ― 250 ―


State government

Appropriation Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... 515 503 503 ― Royal Zoological Society of SA Incorporated .................... 5 547 5 486 5 450 5 365 Adelaide City Council parklands ....................................... 1 574 1 535 1 535 1 471 War concessions ............................................................... ― ― 8 8 Parliamentary salaries and electorate and expense allowance ........................................................... 357 326 301 296 Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 293 ― ― 688 NRM Fund — grants ........................................................ 2 479 3 011 3 011 2 908 Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... 1 108 1 080 1 080 ― Pastoral Board .................................................................. 14 14 14 14 Qualco Sunlands ............................................................... 250 ― 250 ― Stormwater Management Authority Grant ......................... 5 120 4 995 4 995 4 873 South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. 2 293 2 237 2 237 2 182


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) operating activities -9 603 -4 249 -3 519 -19 866


Cash outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment Pastoral Board .................................................................. 4 4 4 ― Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 293 ― ― ―

Cash used in investing activities 297 4 4 ―

Cash inflows

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Surplus Land and Property Sales Account ....................... 9 890 3 434 5 106 2 889 Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust ..........


Net cash provided by (+)/used in (-) investing activities 9 593 3 430 5 102 2 889


Cash inflows

Proceeds from restructuring activities ..................................... ― ― ― ―

Cash generated from financing activities ― ― ― ―

Net increase (+)/decrease (-) in cash equivalents -10 -819 1 583 -16 977



2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the financial year (as at 1 July) 5 686 6 505 21 599 23 482




Reconciliation to statement of cash flows

2016–17 Budget

2015–16 Estimated


2014–15 Actual

$000 $000 $000 $000

Reconciliation to operating payments

Operating payments (as per additional information for administered items) ................................................................ 57 797 52 269 50 033 68 836 Add: Transferred out:

Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... ― ― 2 005 ― Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... ― ― 1 525 ― Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... ― ― 524 ― Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... ― ― 1 713 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― 1 801 ―

Equals: Operating payments (as per administered items statement of cash flows)

57 797 52 269 57 601 68 836

Reconciliation to operating receipts

Operating receipts (as per additional information for administered items) ................................................................ 28 644 28 833 27 130 31 165 Add: Transferred out:

Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... ― ― 925 ― Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... ― ― 1 552 ― Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... ― ― 21 ― Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... ― ― 1 642 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― 2 239 ―

Equals: Operating receipts (as per administered items statement of cash flows) 28 644 28 833 33 509 31 165

Reconciliation to investing activities Investing activities (as per additional information for administered items) ................................................................ 297 4 4 ― Add: Transferred out:

South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― 438 ―

Equals: Investing activities (as per administered items statement of cash flows) 297 4 442 ―



Reconciliation to cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (as per additional information for administered items) ............ 5 676 5 686 23 182 6 505 Add: Transferred out:

Native Vegetation Fund .................................................... ― ― 4 304 ― Dog and Cat Management Board ..................................... ― ― 718 ― Coast Protection Fund ...................................................... ― ― 453 ― Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Board Trust .......... ― ― 2 491 ― South Eastern Water Conservation and Drainage Board ................................................................. ― ― 239 ―

Equals: Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (as per administered items statement of cash flows)

5 676 5 686 31 387 6 505



Accounting standards

The financial statements included in the 2016–17 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’ are those where the agency provides a service or function on behalf of the Minister and is unable to use the resources for the furtherance of its own objectives.

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:

• fair value — is the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at measurement date.


• market value — amount that uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets.

• current cost — amount that would be required currently to replace the service capacity of an asset.

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 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 depreciated/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 (expected 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 (other than short-term) 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.

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.

Accounting Standards


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.

Accounting Standards


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