Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Section 1: Agency overview and resources

1.1 Strategic direction

There has been no significant change to the strategic direction of the Australian Bureau of Statistics from that outlined in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2011-12 (pages 63-65).

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is seeking an additional $2.8 million in departmental outputs through Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2011-12 for the Clean Energy Future — Improving Energy Efficiency measure as outlined in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2011-12 (page 212).

1.2 Agency resource statement

Table 1.1 shows the total resources from all origins. The table summarises how resources will be applied by outcome and departmental classification.

Table 1.1: Australian Bureau of Statistics resource statement — additional estimates for
2011-12 as at Additional Estimates February 2011

Table 1.1: Australian Bureau of Statistics resource statement — additional estimates for 2011-12 as at Additional Estimates February 2011

1. Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2011-12

2. Includes $18.0 million in 2011-12 for the departmental capital budget (also refer to Table 3.2.5).

1.3 Agency measures table

Table 1.2 summarises new Government measures taken since the 2011-12 Budget.

Table 1.2: Agency measures since Budget

Table 1.2: Agency measures since Budget

1.4 Additional estimates and variations

Table 1.3 details the additional estimates and variations resulting from new measures since the 2011-12 Budget.

Table 1.3: Additional estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since
2011-12 Budget

Table 1.3: Additional estimates and variations to outcomes from measures since 2011-12 Budget

Table 1.4: Additional estimates and variations to outcomes from other variations

The Australian Bureau of Statistics does not have any other variations since the 2011-12 Budget that affect Appropriation Bills No. 3 and No. 4.

1.5 Breakdown of additional estimates by Appropriation Bill

Table 1.5 details the additional estimates sought for the Australian Bureau of Statistics through Appropriation Bill No. 3. There are no additional estimates sought for the Australian Bureau of Statistics through Appropriation Bill No. 4.

Table 1.5: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2011-12

Table 1.5: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2011-12

Section 2: Revisions to agency outcomes and planned performance

2.1 Resources and performance information

There has been no change to outcomes or the outcome strategy for the Australian Bureau of Statistics from that included in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2011-12 (page 68).

Table 2.1: Budgeted expenses and resources for Outcome 1

Table 2.1: Budgeted expenses and resources for Outcome 1

Program 1.1: Australian Bureau of Statistics

There has been no change to the program objective, deliverables or key performance indicators from that included in the Portfolio Budget Statements 2011-12.

Table 2.2: Program expenses

Table 2.2: Program expenses

Section 3: Explanatory tables and budgeted financial statements

3.1 Explanatory tables

3.1.1 Estimates of special account flows

There has been no change to special account flows that affect Appropriation Bills No. 3 and No. 4.

3.2 Budgeted financial statements

3.2.1 Analysis of budgeted financial statements

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is budgeting for a departmental breakeven operating result for 2011-12 after adjusting for non-appropriated expenses of depreciation and amortisation.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has a sound financial position and currently has sufficient cash reserves to fund provisions and payables, and asset replacement, as they fall due.

The actual 2010-11 operating deficit represents a technical accounting loss resulting from the change in accounting estimates for internally generated software.

3.2.2 Budgeted financial statements

Table 3.2.1: Budgeted departmental comprehensive income statement
(for the period ended 30 June)

Table 3.2.1: Budgeted departmental comprehensive income statement (for the period ended 30 June)

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standards basis.

Table 3.2.2: Budgeted departmental balance sheet
(as at 30 June)

Table 3.2.2: Budgeted departmental balance sheet (as at 30 June)

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standards basis.

Table 3.2.3: Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows
(for the period ended 30 June)

Table 3.2.3: Budgeted departmental statement of cash flows(for the period ended 30 June)

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standards basis.

Table 3.2.4: Departmental statement of changes in equity — summary of movement
(budget year 2011-12)

Table 3.2.4: Departmental statement of changes in equity — summary of movement (budget year 2011-12)

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standards basis.

Table 3.2.5: Departmental capital budget statement

Table 3.2.5: Departmental capital budget statement

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standards basis.

Table 3.2.6: Statement of asset movements — Departmental (2011-12)

Table 3.2.6: Statement of asset movements — Departmental (2011-12)

Prepared on Australian Accounting Standards basis.

Notes to the financial statements

The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ budgeted statements are prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with:

  • the Government’s financial budgeting and reporting framework; and
  • Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

Departmental assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are controlled by the department. Departmental expenses include employee and supplier expenses and other administrative costs, which are incurred by the department in providing goods and services.