Budget 2004 -- Government of British Columbia.
 
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 
The mission of the Ministry of Human Resources is to provide services that move people towards sustainable employment and assist individuals and families in need.
 
MINISTRY SUMMARY
($000)
 
    Estimates
2003/041
  Estimates
2004/05
 
VOTED APPROPRIATION
Vote 27 — Ministry Operations   1,418,292    1,301,425 
 
OPERATING EXPENSE   1,418,292    1,301,425 
 
 
PREPAID CAPITAL ADVANCES 2   —   —
 
 
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 3   15,328    21,547 
 
 
LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 4   —   —
 
 
REVENUE COLLECTED FOR, AND TRANSFERRED TO, OTHER ENTITIES5    —   —
 
 
FULLTIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) EMPLOYMENT6   2,310    1,986 
 
 
NOTES
1   For comparative purposes only, figures shown for 2003/04 expense, FTEs and capital expenditures have been restated to be consistent with the  presentation of the 2004/05 Estimates. Schedule A presents a detailed reconciliation.
2   Details of prepaid capital advances are presented in Schedule C.
3   Details of capital expenditures are presented in Schedule D.
4   Details of loans, investments and other requirements are presented in Schedule E.
5   Details of revenue collected for, and transferred to, other entities are presented in Schedule F.
6   Details of FTEs are presented in Schedule G.
 
CORE BUSINESS SUMMARY
$000
 
    2003/04   2004/05 ESTIMATES
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSE   Net   Gross   External
Recoveries
  Net
 
Core Business
Employment Programs   110,108    71,475    —   71,475 
Temporary Assistance   461,652    383,526    (1,350)   382,176 
Disability Assistance   433,950    477,258    (900)   476,358 
Supplementary Assistance   196,617    169,235    (3,605)   165,630 
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal   2,417    2,467    —   2,467 
Executive and Support Services   213,548    203,329    (10)   203,319 
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE   1,418,292    1,307,290    (5,865)   1,301,425 
 
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES   Net   Disbursements   Receipts   Net
 
Core Business
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal   35    35  —   35 
Executive and Support Services   15,293    21,512    —   21,512 
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES   15,328    21,547    —   21,547 
 
 
OPERATING EXPENSE BY CORE BUSINESS
$000
 
    Estimates
2003/04
  Estimates
2004/05
 
VOTE 27  —  MINISTRY OPERATIONS
This vote provides for ministry programs and operations described in the voted appropriations under the following six core businesses:Employment Programs, Temporary Assistance, Disability Assistance, Supplementary Assistance, Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal, and Executive and Support Services.
 
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
 
Voted Appropriation
Employment Programs   110,108    71,475 
 
Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for programs to assist eligible individuals to find sustainable employment and may include directed job search, job placement programs and/or specific training for employment.  It also provides for specialized programs that support individuals with disabilities.  This sub-vote also provides for salaries and benefits for individuals with disabilities receiving on the job training under the Public Service Training Program. 
 
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE
 
Voted Appropriation
Temporary Assistance   461,652    382,176 
 
Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for temporary assistance in accordance with the Employment and Assistance Act for the family units of eligible individuals who are capable of financial independence through employment or are unable to seek work because of a prescribed short-term medical or other condition, or who have persistent multiple barriers to employment.  Recoveries are received from assignments authorized by the Employment and Assistance Act and the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act, and from repayable assistance and overpayments.
 
DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
 
Voted Appropriation
Disability Assistance   433,950    476,358 
 
Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for disability assistance in accordance with the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act for the family units of eligible individuals with disabilities who are not expected to gain financial independence through employment or who are seeking work.  Recoveries are received from assignments authorized by the Employment and Assistance Act and the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act, and from repayable assistance and overpayments.
 
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE
 
Voted Appropriation
Supplementary Assistance   196,617    165,630 
 
Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for health and other supports for family units of eligible individuals in accordance with the Employment and Assistance Act and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act, and for programs that promote the purposes of the legislation.  Recoveries are received from Bus Pass Program user fees, from assignments authorized by the Employment and Assistance Act and the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act, and from repayable assistance and overpayments.
 
EMPLOYMENT AND ASSISTANCE APPEAL TRIBUNAL
 
Voted Appropriation
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal   2,417    2,467 
 
Voted Appropriation Description: This sub-vote provides for salaries, benefits, allowances, operating and other expenses for a single-level, regionally based appeal system through the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal established under the Employment and Assistance Act.
 
EXECUTIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
 
Voted Appropriations
Minister's Office   371    420 
Corporate Services   41,514    39,089 
Program Management   171,663    163,810 
    213,548    203,319 
 
Voted Appropriations Description: This sub-vote provides for the office of the Minister of Human Resources. It provides for leadership, direction and administrative support services for the operating programs of the ministry. This includes strategic and business planning, financial administration and budget co-ordination, human resources, asset and risk management, prevention, compliance and enforcement, information technology, records management, freedom of information, and protection of privacy. It also provides for corporate and community based service delivery, including services provided by other ministries and agencies on behalf of the ministry. Recoveries are received from other ministries and agencies and from parties external to government.
 
 
 
VOTE 27 — MINISTRY OPERATIONS   1,418,292    1,301,425 
 
 
 
 
MINISTRY GROUP ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
 
 
GROUP ACCOUNT CLASSIFICATION
Salaries and Benefits   129,826    119,181 
Operating Costs   88,063    87,825 
Government Transfers   1,200,422    1,094,931 
Other Expenses   8,165    5,693 
Internal Recoveries   (801)   (340)
External Recoveries   (7,383)   (5,865)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE   1,418,292    1,301,425 
 

 

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