Report on Resources
Resource Summary 2005/06
| Estimated | Other Authorizations1 | Total Estimated | Actual | Variance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Expenses ($000) | |||||
| Arts, Culture and Heritage2 | 23,603 | 5,000 | 28,603 | 28,310 | (293) |
| Sport, Recreation and Volunteers2 | 13,225 | 13,225 | 14,498 | 1,273 | |
| Tourism and Resort Development | 7,972 | 7,972 | 7,669 | (303) | |
| BC Film Commission | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1,302 | 27 | |
| Transfers to Crown Corporations and Agencies | 131,105 | 4,000 | 135,105 | 131,292 | (3,813) |
| Executive and Support Services | 2,637 | 2,637 | 2,061 | (576) | |
| Total | 179,817 | 9,000 | 188,817 | 185,132 | (3,685) |
| Full-time Equivalents (FTEs) | |||||
| Arts, Culture and Heritage | 40 | 40 | 36 | (4) | |
| Sport, Recreation and Volunteers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| Tourism and Resort Development | 50 | 50 | 44 | (6) | |
| BC Film Commission | 7 | 7 | 9 | 2 | |
| Executive and Support Services | 11 | 11 | 8 | (3) | |
| Total | 114 | 114 | 104 | (10) | |
| Ministry Capital Expenditures (Consolidated Revenue Fund) ($000) | |||||
| Arts, Culture and Heritage2 | 23 | 23 | 12 | (11) | |
| Tourism and Resort Development | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,180 | (155) | |
| Executive and Support Services | 50 | 400 | 450 | 470 | 20 |
| Total | 1,408 | 400 | 1,808 | 1,662 | (146) |
| 1 | Other Authorizations are Contingency Vote Access of $9,000,000 in Operating Budget and $400,000 in Capital Budget. | |||||
| 2 | Includes Special Accounts | |||||
A total of $9 million was approved for Contingency Vote operating budget access: $5 million for planning for the Vancouver
Cultural Precinct, $1.5 million towards funding the Crystal Garden roof remediation and $2.5 million to fund BC Pavilion Corporation's
forecasted operating loss.
$400,000 was approved for Contingency Vote capital budget access for costs associated with the formation of the new ministry.
The Sport, Recreation and Volunteers Division was over budget by $1.3 million as a result of payments to the Grey Cup and grants to the Spirit of BC Community Committees. Transfers to Crown Corporations and Agencies was under budget by $3.8 million due to savings from a lower than forecasted grant to Tourism BC and a lower than forecasted operating loss of the BC Pavilion Corporation.
Of the ministry's expenditures, 71 per cent fell under the core business area Transfers to Crown Corporations and Agencies.
Ministry Expenses by Goal
| Ministry Goals | Operating Expenses ($000) |
|---|---|
| 1. A flourishing sustainable tourism industry where domestic and international visitors enjoy B.C.'s diverse range of natural experiences and network of tourism and world class resort facilities. | 140,526 |
| 2. British Columbians reap the full benefits of physically active lifestyle, achieve sustained excellence in competitive sport and experience lasting benefits from hosting world-class sporting events. | 14,661 |
| 3. A dynamic creative economy in which British Columbians participate and showcase their diverse culture, heritage and arts | 29,945 |
| Total | 185,132 |
| Transfers to Crown Corporations and Agencies expenses are included in Goal 1. Executive and Support Services expenses are included in the 3 Goals on a prorated basis. |
