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Vote 38 |
MINISTRY OPERATIONS |
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Classification by Sub-Vote |
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Estimates 2001/02 |
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Estimates 2002/03 |
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$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
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503 |
Minister's Office......................................................................... |
472 |
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755 |
Corporate Services.................................................................... |
904 |
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215,224 |
Corrections (net of recoveries)..................................................... |
217,574 |
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173,458 |
— Adult Custody................................................................... |
174,029 |
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41,766 |
— Community Corrections...................................................... |
43,545 |
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190,487 |
Public Safety and Regulatory Services (net of recoveries)............... |
201,398 |
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170,624 |
— Police Services................................................................. |
182,685 |
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2,479 |
— Security Programs............................................................. |
2,831 |
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7,244 |
— Provincial Emergency Program........................................... |
6,479 |
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1,583 |
— Film Classification.............................................................. |
1,394 |
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8,557 |
— Coroners Service.............................................................. |
8,009 |
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34,274 |
Community Justice (net of recoveries).......................................... |
30,326 |
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9,508 |
— Community Programs........................................................ |
5,481 |
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15,509 |
— Victim Services................................................................. |
14,942 |
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2,156 |
— Consumer Services........................................................... |
2,124 |
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7,101 |
— Residential Tenancy Office.................................................. |
7,779 |
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8,994 |
Gaming Policy and Enforcement (net of recoveries)........................ |
9,829 |
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8,993 |
— Gaming Policy and Enforcement Operations.......................... |
9,828 |
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1 |
— Distribution of Gaming Proceeds........................................... |
1 |
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944 |
Agencies, Boards and Commissions............................................ |
965 |
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783 |
Liquor Control and Licensing (net of recoveries).............................. |
1 |
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451,964 |
Total Vote ............................................................ |
461,469 |
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VOTE DESCRIPTION This vote provides for ministry programs and operations including: (a) Minister’s Office – This sub-vote provides for the office of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and includes salaries, benefits, allowances and operating expenses of the Solicitor General and the minister's staff. (b) Corporate Services – This sub-vote provides for the Deputy Minister's office. Support services for the ministry are provided by the Ministry of Attorney General. This sub-vote also provides for centralized corporate costs. (c) Corrections - This sub-vote provides for incarceration of remanded and sentenced adult offenders, detained migrants and detained intoxicated persons, community corrections services for adult offenders, and program management, including: (i) Adult Custody - provides for incarceration of remanded and sentenced adult offenders, detainees under the Immigration Act, non-criminally charged intoxicated persons in public places, and for planning and management of correctional programs, including staff training, administration and support services. Government transfers are provided to the private sector and non-profit societies for correctional services related to health, counselling programs, education, training, work programs, food services and development and evaluation of correctional programs, as well as for provision of correctional programs such as keeping provincial prisoners in police custody (Keep of Prisoners). Recoveries are received from the federal government for costs related to the housing of federal inmates, including non-routine supplemental programs, under the Female Exchange of Services, Male Exchange of Services and Immigration Agreements; the Medical Services Plan for salaried and sessional medical services; the Vancouver Police Department for the provision of municipal lockup functions within a ministry-occupied building; and external agencies for the holding of intoxicated persons; and (ii) Community Corrections - provides for community services on the basis of assessed risk/need for adult offenders and for planning and management of correctional programs, including administrative and support services. Community services includes preparation of pre-sentence and other court reports, as well as supervision and programming for adults on alternate measures, probation, bail, recognizance authorized under section 810 of the Criminal Code of Canada, conditional sentence or conditional release. Electronic monitoring technology is used to assist in the supervision of parolees and offenders on conditional sentences. Government transfers are provided to the private sector and non-profit societies for alternate measures, attendance programs, psychological programs, residential programs and community service work. Recoveries are received from the federal government for costs related to community programs for federal offenders and community services required for the Drug Court. |
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Vote 38 |
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MINISTRY OPERATIONS |
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Group Account Classification |
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Estimates 2001/02 $000 |
Estimates 2002/03 $000 |
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MINISTER'S OFFICE |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
407 |
365 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
95 |
106 |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
1 |
1 |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
503 |
472 |
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CORPORATE SERVICES |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
279 |
335 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
456 |
556 |
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Government Transfers...................................................................................................................... |
20 |
— |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
— |
13 |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
755 |
904 |
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CORRECTIONS |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
120,511 |
132,147 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
76,535 |
69,982 |
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Government Transfers...................................................................................................................... |
31,793 |
28,544 |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
192 |
192 |
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Internal Recoveries.......................................................................................................................... |
(551) |
(551) |
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External Recoveries......................................................................................................................... |
(13,256) |
(12,740) |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
215,224 |
217,574 |
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(d) Public Safety and Regulatory Services - This sub-vote provides for administration, policy development and operations of the Police Services Division, the Security Programs Division, the Provincial Emergency Program, the Film Classification Office and the Coroners Service, including: (i) Police Services - superintends policing and law enforcement function in British Columbia by the provincial police force (the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under agreement), municipal police, self-administered tribal police and other law enforcement agencies. Police Services also develops policy, establishes police standards and administers policing and law enforcement programs, including appointment of special provincial constables; special policing initiatives involving cost recoveries; auxiliary and reserve constable program; service of criminal documents; protection of witnesses; municipal and self-administered tribal police evaluations; road safety initiatives; policing studies; and develops and administers policy for the police boards of independent police departments in the province. Government transfers are provided to the Organized Crime Agency of British Columbia, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the federal government and other parties to enhance policing in the province. Recoveries are received from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia for road safety initiatives and from the Vancouver Port Corporation for the provision of police services; (ii) Security Programs - provides for administration of the Firearms Act (Canada) including registration, permits, transfers, and inspection and approval of ranges; administration of the Private Investigators and Security Agencies Act for licensing and regulation of the security industry; and, administration of protective services, including criminal records review, and the Protection Order Registry. Recoveries are received from the federal government for cost-shared programs; (iii) Provincial Emergency Program - provides for development and coordination of provincial emergency planning, and preparation to prevent, respond to or recover from the effects of natural or other disasters. Government transfers are provided to organizations participating in the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program and the New Initiatives Fund. Recoveries are received from the federal government under cost-sharing agreements; (iv) Film Classification - provides for administration of the Motion Picture Act and Regulations by classifying films and approving adult videos and video games for distribution, licensing distributors, theatres and video stores, and enforcing provisions of the Act. Film Classification also classifies films and approves adult videos on behalf of, and receives recoveries from, the Province of Saskatchewan; and (v) Coroners Service – provides for inquiry, investigation and inquests of all sudden, unexpected or unexplained deaths pursuant to the Coroners Act. (e) Community Justice - This sub-vote provides for services and benefits to victims of crime, community and youth crime and violence prevention, prevention of sexual exploitation of youth, community programs and regulatory services which are under the jurisdiction of the Solicitor General. This includes: (i) Community Programs - provides for support services and direction of the Community Justice Branch, administration of community and school-based programs, crime prevention, youth violence prevention, prevention of sexual exploitation of youth and restorative justice initiatives. Government transfers are provided to agencies and societies providing services that enhance community safety and prevent crime and violence. Recoveries are received from the federal government, other levels of government and other organizations for costs relating to crime prevention programs; (ii) Victims Services – provides for administration and operations of programs and benefits assisting victims of crime, including immediate family members and witnesses; and, provides for start-up costs and program development leading to the proclamation of the Crime Victim Assistance Act and provides for administration and enforcement of the Crime Victim Assistance Act. Government transfers are provided to agencies, societies and municipalities which provide services to victims. Recoveries are received from the federal government for initiatives relating to victims programs and from the Victims of Crime Special Account for implementation of the Victims of Crime Act; (iii) Consumer Services – provides for administration and enforcement of consumer legislation, including the Trade Practice Act, the Consumer Protection Act, the Cemeteries and Funeral Services Act, the Travel Agents Act, the Debt Collection Act, the Credit Reporting Act, the Guide Animal Act, the Sale of Goods Act and the Cost of Consumer Credit Disclosure Act. Recoveries are also received for costs associated with Trade Practice Act, investigations and consumer restitution, pursuant to court and consent orders; and, (iv) Residential Tenancy Office – provides for administration of the Residential Tenancy Act. (f) Gaming Policy and Enforcement – This sub-vote provides for: (i) Gaming Policy and Enforcement Operations – support services of the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch; development, management and implementation of government gaming policy, legislation and standards; establishing and maintaining the regulatory framework for gaming; establishing and managing the terms and conditions of all gaming licenses; conducting hearings concerning denials, suspensions and revocations of licenses; managing the distribution of government gaming proceeds, and auditing the use of those proceeds; the registration of individuals and companies involved in lawful gaming; investigation, audit and enforcement of gaming participants; approval of gaming goods and services; and decisions related to the location or relocation of gaming facilities. Government transfers are provided to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for law enforcement information. Recoveries are received from the British Columbia Racing Commission for the regulation of horse racing, and from gaming registrants for the direct costs incurred in investigations; and (ii) Distribution of Gaming Proceeds – Government transfers may be made to organizations eligible under the law of British Columbia to host local governments where casinos are located, and for Development Assistance Contributions which may be provided to successful destination casino proponents to assist in the development of ancillary facilities. Recoveries are received from revenues paid into the Consolidated Revenue Fund by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. |
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Vote 38 |
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MINISTRY OPERATIONS |
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Group Account Classification |
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Estimates 2001/02 $000 |
Estimates 2002/03 $000 |
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
14,861 |
10,462 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
16,625 |
10,779 |
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Government Transfers...................................................................................................................... |
196,831 |
184,490 |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
70 |
61 |
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External Recoveries......................................................................................................................... |
(37,900) |
(4,394) |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
190,487 |
201,398 |
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COMMUNITY JUSTICE |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
9,563 |
8,647 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
7,761 |
7,154 |
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Government Transfers...................................................................................................................... |
19,401 |
18,291 |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
59 |
50 |
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Internal Recoveries.......................................................................................................................... |
(2,280) |
(3,466) |
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External Recoveries......................................................................................................................... |
(230) |
(350) |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
34,274 |
30,326 |
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GAMING POLICY AND ENFORCEMENT |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
7,913 |
7,911 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
4,189 |
4,035 |
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Government Transfers...................................................................................................................... |
142,604 |
175,804 |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
1,878 |
— |
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External Recoveries......................................................................................................................... |
(147,590) |
(177,921) |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
8,994 |
9,829 |
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Vote 38 |
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(g) Agencies, Boards and Commissions - This sub-vote provides for various boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the Solicitor General, including the operations of the British Columbia Parole Board, Commercial Appeals Commission, Liquor Appeal Board and the Motion Picture Appeal Board. (h) Liquor Control and Licensing - This sub-vote provides for overall policy development, administration, licensing and inspections in support of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulations. Recoveries are received from licensing fees and permit charges. |
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Vote 38 |
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MINISTRY OPERATIONS |
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Group Account Classification |
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Estimates 2001/02 $000 |
Estimates 2002/03 $000 |
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AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
337 |
308 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
607 |
657 |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
944 |
965 |
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LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
5,703 |
5,501 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
2,254 |
2,301 |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
17 |
17 |
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External Recoveries......................................................................................................................... |
(7,191) |
(7,818) |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
783 |
1 |
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Vote 39 |
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STATUTORY SERVICES |
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Group Account Classification |
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Estimates 2001/02 $000 |
Estimates 2002/03 $000 |
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EMERGENCY PROGRAM ACT |
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Salaries and Benefits........................................................................................................................ |
126 |
275 |
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Operating Costs............................................................................................................................... |
11,261 |
7,057 |
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Government Transfers...................................................................................................................... |
4,714 |
8,650 |
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Other Expenses.............................................................................................................................. |
1,000 |
— |
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Total .................................................................................................................................. |
17,101 |
15,982 |
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CRIMINAL INJURY COMPENSATION ACT |
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Government Transfers...................................................................................................................... |
18,955 |
14,000 |
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Special Account |
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VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT |
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Estimates 2001/02 |
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Estimates 2002/03 |
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$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
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14,370 |
Total Account Balance at the Beginning of the Fiscal Year ............ |
18,240 |
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Operating Transactions |
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11,962 |
Revenue................................................................................... |
8,400 |
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7,294 |
Expense................................................................................... |
7,319 |
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4,668 |
4,668 |
Net Revenue (Expense) ............................................................. |
1,081 |
1,081 |
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(798) |
Difference Between 2001/02 Estimates and
Projected Actual Net |
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18,240 |
Total Account Balance at the End of the Fiscal Year....................... |
19,321 |
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SPECIAL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION This account was established by the Victims of Crime Act, 1995. The purpose of the account is to fund services to victims of crime as provided for in the Act. Revenue includes proceeds from a victim surcharge levy on fines from all provincial offenses, both court-imposed fines and those which result in a violation ticket. Revenue also includes proceeds from the federal victim surcharge levy on offenses imposed by the court under the Criminal Code of Canada. Expenses are to fund justice system obligations to victims of crime under the Act, including administration costs for both the Ministry of Attorney General and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Any remaining funds may be expended on initiatives which may benefit victims of crime. No financing transactions are provided for under this account. |
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Special Account |
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FORFEITED CRIME PROCEEDS FUND |
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Estimates 2001/02 |
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Estimates 2002/03 |
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$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
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3,764 |
Total Account Balance at the Beginning of the Fiscal Year ............ |
6,176 |
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Operating Transactions |
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103 |
Revenue................................................................................... |
50 |
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679 |
Expense................................................................................... |
6,176 |
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(576) |
(576) |
Net Revenue (Expense) ............................................................. |
(6,126) |
(6,126) |
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2,988 |
Difference Between 2001/02 Estimates and
Projected Actual Net |
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6,176 |
Total Account Balance at the End of the Fiscal Year....................... |
50 |
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SPECIAL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION This account was established by the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, 1988 as amended by the Attorney General Amendment Act, 1989. The purpose of the account is to dispose of property forfeited from criminal offenses in a manner which will facilitate the administration of criminal justice and law enforcement in the province. Revenue represents the disposition of forfeited proceeds of crimes. The Solicitor General will determine expenses to be made from the account, however, under the terms of a protocol agreement, expenses from previous years’ revenues can be made only with the approval of the Minister of Finance. No financing transactions are provided for under this account. |
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Special Account |
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INMATE WORK PROGRAM |
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Estimates 2001/02 |
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Estimates 2002/03 |
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$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
$000 |
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1,536 |
Total Account Balance at the Beginning of the Fiscal Year ............ |
2,103 |
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Operating Transactions |
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1,600 |
Revenue................................................................................... |
2,200 |
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1,557 |
Expense................................................................................... |
1,545 |
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43 |
43 |
Net Revenue (Expense) ............................................................. |
655 |
655 |
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524 |
Difference Between 2001/02 Estimates and
Projected Actual Net |
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2,103 |
Total Account Balance at the End of the Fiscal Year....................... |
2,758 |
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Financing Transactions |
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Loans, Investments and Capital Asset Acquisitions |
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— |
Receipts .................................................................................... |
— |
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100 |
Disbursements – capital ............................................................... |
93 |
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— |
– other ................................................................ |
— |
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(100) |
(100) |
Net Cash Source (Requirement) .................................................. |
(93) |
(93) |
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(66) |
Difference Between 2001/02
Estimates and Projected Actual Net Cash |
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(166) |
Total Financing Transactions ........................................................ |
(93) |
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SPECIAL ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION This account was created by the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 1987. The purpose of the account is to assist inmates in acquiring skills and to encourage them to develop good work habits. Revenue represents proceeds from the sale of goods and services produced by inmates. Expenses are for supplies and costs directly related to the production and sale of goods and services within the Inmate Work Program. Administration costs are funded through voted appropriations. |
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Financing Transaction |
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BRITISH COLUMBIA RACING COMMISSION (HORSE RACING TAX ACT) |
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Estimates 2001/02 |
Estimates 2002/03 |
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$000 |
$000 |
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13,800 |
Receipts ............................................................................................................................. |
13,800 |
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13,800 |
Disbursements .................................................................................................................... |
13,800 |
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— |
Net Cash Source (Requirement) ..................................................................................... |
— |
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FINANCING TRANSACTION DESCRIPTION Advances (disbursements) are provided to the British Columbia Racing Commission in respect of Horse Racing Tax Act taxes on wagering collected on the Commission’s behalf by the Ministry of Finance. Administration costs for revenue collection are funded through the Ministry of Finance's voted appropriations, and corporate services and regulation of horse racing are provided by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. |
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