Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 Initial Determination to Establish Components of the Reserved Money Fund (31/12/1997) (Cth)

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SECTION 20 OF THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT 1997

INITIAL DETERMINATION TO ESTABLISH COMPONENTS OF THE RESERVED MONEY FUND

Whereas subitems (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Clause 4 of Schedule 4 to the Audit (Transitional and Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 1997 provide for money in an account in the old Trust Fund established under the Audit Act 1901, and existing immediately before the commencement of Schedule 4, to be transferred to a component of the Reserved Money Fund or Commercial Activities Fund, as appropriate, established for the purpose,

I, Graham Millar, Branch Manager, Government Accounts, pursuant to powers delegated to me by the Finance Chief Executive under section 53 of the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, determine, for the purposes of section 20 of the Act, that the Reserves set out in the first column of the attached Schedule be established as components of the Reserved Money Fund.

I further determine that:

(a)   amounts of the following kinds may be transferred from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to a relevant component:

  • Money that is held in trust for, or otherwise for the benefit of, a person other than the Commonwealth.

  • All money appropriated by law for the purpose of payment into the relevant component.

  • All money received in consideration for any service, benefit, activity, transaction or other matter which is congruent with the expenditure purposes of the relevant component.

  • All money paid to the Commonwealth by any person for the expenditure purposes of the relevant component; and,

(b)     the purposes for which amounts may be debited to each component are as specified in the second column of the attached Schedule.

Graham Millar

Delegate of the Finance Chief Executive

31 DEC 1997

TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
All Agencies
Other Trust Moneys Reserve For expenditure of moneys temporarily held on trust or otherwise for the benefit of a person other than the Commonwealth.
Services for other Governments & Non-agency Bodies Reserve For expenditure in connection with services performed on behalf of other Governments and bodies that are not FMA agencies.
Attorney-General's Portfolio
Attorney-General's Department Law Enforcement Projects Reserve For expenditure of moneys on law enforcement projects selected for the purposes of Section 34D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1987.
Australian Federal Police Law Enforcement Projects Reserve For the expenditure of moneys on law enforcement projects selected for the purpose of Section 34D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1987.
Australian Federal Police Sponsored Activities Reserve For expenditure on law enforcement and related projects which are supported by sponsorship or donations, as approved by the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police and subject to any directions given from time to time by the Minister for Justice.
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre Law Enforcement Projects Reserve For expenditure of moneys on law enforcement projects selected for the purposes of Section 34D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1987.
National Crime Authority Law Enforcement Projects Reserve For the expenditure of moneys on law enforcement projects selected for the purpose of Section 34D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1987.
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Law Enforcement Projects Reserve For the expenditure of moneys on law enforcement projects selected for the purpose of Section 34D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1987.
Australian Protective Service Reserve

For expenditure relating to:-

a.     (1) The provision of protective, guarding security and related services by the APS to the Commonwealth or to a Commonwealth body or to a company over which the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth body is able to exercise control, inside or outside Australia, and matters related thereto; (2) The provision of services referred to in (1) above to any other person or persons, inside or outside Australia, and matters related thereto.

b.      Reimbursement of any payments made on behalf of the APS up to 31 December 1992 out of moneys standing to the credit of the DAS Business Services Trust Account

c.      Expenditure comprising payments of moneys to the Consolidated Revenue Fund other than payment of a type expressly required to be paid to that fund under legislation.

TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Australian Customs Service

Australian Customs Service - Security Deposits Reserve

For expenditure dealing with moneys required to be lodged under Sections 42 and 162 of the Customs Act 1901.

Australian Customs Service -Tradegate Fees Reserve

For expenditure on payments to Tradegate Australia Ltd of fees collected by the Australian Customs Service from users of the Tradegate Network.
Industry Related Systems Development Reserve For expenditure on industry related development of Australian Customs Service systems.
Department of Communications and the Arts
Cultural Ministers' Council Reserve For expenditure on research and other projects initiated by the Cultural Ministers' Council and its subordinate body, the Australian Libraries and Information Council, the cost of which will be met jointly by the Commonwealth and the States.
National Science & Technology Centre Reserve For expenditure of contributions and donations in accordance with their terms.
Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Reserve For expenditure on financial assistance for telecommunications related projects in regional areas.
National Film & Sound Archive Reserve For expenditure and investment of donations received in connection with the activities of the National Film & Sound Archive.
Department of Defence
Fedorczenko Legacy Fund Reserve For expenditure in relation to the defence of Australia of the residue of the estate of the late Petro Fedorczenko.
Young Endeavour Youth Program Operating Fund Reserve

For expenditure in relation to:

(1)   the payment to suppliers or to the Consolidated Revenue Fund of moneys due in connection with the operation and activities of the STS Young Endeavour;

(2)   the payment of refunds to persons entitled to such refunds in connection with the operation and activities of the STS Young Endeavour; and

(3)   the payment of moneys as specified by the Young Endeavour Youth Program Board of Management, for purposes relating to the operation of the Young Endeavour, or by the Commonwealth.

Defence Support Centre, Woomera Reserve

For expenditure in connection with the Defence Support Centre Woomera of moneys contributed by Australia and other governments.
Defence Endowments Reserve For expenditure in accordance with the conditions of each endowment.
TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Department of Employment, Education,
Training and Youth Affairs
Australian International Education Foundation International Marketing Reserve For expenditure on the international marketing of Australian education and training services, but, in respect of any payments for goods and services provided by any Commonwealth agency, only those obtained on a commercial basis.
National Youth Affairs Research Scheme Reserve For expenditure in respect of the National Youth Affairs Scheme as approved by the Youth Affairs Ministers' conference or a Committee appointed by the Conference for that purpose.
Department of the Environment
Australian & New Zealand Environment Council Fund Reserve For expenditure to support environmental research and special activities approved by the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council or a committee appointed by the Council for that purpose.
Department of Finance and Administration
Accounting Services Reserve For expenditure related to the provision of payroll and/or payment of account services to-contracted organisations.
Accounting Services for the ACT Government Reserve For expenditure related to the provision of payroll services to the ACT Government.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Public Share Offer Reserve For expenditure to disburse application moneys following the allocation of shares in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia3 public share offer.
The Telstra Public Share Offer Reserve For disbursement of application moneys following the allocation of shares in the Telstra Public Share Offer.
CSL Limited Public Share Offer Reserve For expenditure to disburse application moneys following the allocation of shares in the CSL public share offer.
Provision of Accounting Services to Concord Hospital, New South Wales Reserve For expenditure related to the provision of payroll and general accounting services to Concord Hospital, NSW.
Provision of Accounting Services to Daw Park Hospital, South Australia Reserve For expenditure related to the provision of payroll and general accounting services to Daw Park Hospital, SA.
Returned Payments Reserve For expenditure to correct payments returned by financial institutions - incorrect payee/account details.
Media Commissions Reserve For expenditure to transfer media commissions through the central advertising system to advertising agencies.
Political Exchange Program Reserve For expenditure and investment of private contributions in relation to the political exchange program.
Australian Property Group Reserve For expenditure associated with property services, activities incidental to providing property services and other related services provided by the Domestic Property Group
Campaign Reserve For expenditure relating to the costs associated with running the central advertising system.
TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Department of Finance and Administration (Continued)

Domestic Property Group Reserve

A.    For expenditure relating to: the recurrent and periodic maintenance, and estate management of Commonwealth office properties:
B.     For expenditure comprising payments of money to the Consolidated Revenue Fund, as agreed from time to time by the Finance Minister and the relevant Minister, in addition to payments expressly required to be paid to that Fund under legislation.

COMCAR Reserve

For expenditure relating to the provision of services, and matters incidental thereto, in the fields of transportation, transportation management and associated services by the Business Unit, COMCAR.

Overseas Property Group Reserve

A.    For expenditure relating to

(i)          the provision of accommodation for Australian officials posted overseas:

(ii)         the maintenance and reimbursement of the Commonwealth owned estate overseas;

(iii)        construction and/or acquisition of properties overseas.

For expenditure comprising payments of money to the Consolidated Revenue Fund, as agreed from time to time by the Finance Minister and the relevant Minster, in addition to payments expressly required to be paid to that Fund under legislation.

TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Australia Abroad Council Reserve For expenditure to promote Australia’s image overseas by creating an awareness of Australian commercial and industrial potential, scientific and technological achievements, cultural and sporting activities and tourist opportunities. Co-ordinate, focus and develop the international activities of Australian public and private organisations.
Australia-China Council Reserve

For expenditure subject to the approval of the Minister for Foreign Affairs:

(i)          to promote within Australia and China a greater awareness of each other's country;

(ii)         to enlarge contact and exchange between Australia and China; and

to provide a focus for information and a source of advice in relations with China and the Chinese people.

Australia-France Endowment Reserve

For expenditure:

(i)          to provide a long-term means of strengthening the cultural, academic, scientific and technological links between France and Australia; and

(ii)         to improve knowledge and understanding of Australia in France by enabling person to person contact and interchange in a wide range of fields.

Australia-India Council Reserve For the expenditure of moneys provided by non-Commonwealth entities for purposes which are intended to develop and promote ties between Australia and India in the educational, cultural, commercial media and science and technology fields, and to encourage the study of each other’s culture and language.
Australia-Indonesia Institute Reserve

For expenditure:

(1)    to promote within Australia and Indonesia a greater awareness of each other's country;

(2)    to enlarge contact and exchange between Australia and Indonesia; and

(3)    to provide a focus for information and a source of advice in relations with Indonesia and the Indonesian people.

Australia-Korea Foundation Reserve For the expenditure of moneys provided by non-Commonwealth entities for purposes which are intended to develop and promote
ties between Australia and Korea in the educational, cultural, commercial, media and science and technology fields, and to encourage the study of each other’s culture and language.
Australia-New Zealand Foundation Reserve

For expenditure subject to the-approval of the Minister for Foreign Affairs:

(a)     to promote a greater awareness of the bilateral relationship between Australia and New Zealand;

(b)    to provide a focus for information and a source of advice in relations between the two countries; and

(c)     to promote study, cultural and other exchanges between the two countries.

Consular Services Reserve For expenditure on behalf of Australian citizens overseas in circumstances of urgency where recourse to the international banking system is inappropriate.
Grawemeyer Award Reserve For expenditure to assist the understanding of international issues through expenditure on scholarships, research and conferences.
TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (Continued)
Ministerial Publications Reserve For expenditure on the purchase and distribution of books and other like purposes for the furtherance of public diplomacy.
National Trade and Investment Outlook Conference 1996 For the expenditure associated with the running of the National Trade and Investment Outlook Conference ’96, including the provision of services to participants.
Department of Health & Family Services
Health & Community Services Ministerial Council Reserve For expenditure relating to the operations of the Health & Community Services Ministerial Council, the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council and the Standing Committee of Community Services & Income Security Administrators and as agreed by those bodies.
Health & Family Services - Nursing Home Sales Reserve For expenditure of Trust Money in accordance with sections 65H and 65J of the National Health Act 1953.
Health & Family Services - For expenditure relating to the establishment and operating costs of National Child Care Strategy Places in approved services in:
ACT - National Child Care Strategy Reserve ACT
NSW - National Child Care Strategy Reserve NSW
NT- National Child Care Strategy Reserve NT
QLD - National Child Care Strategy Reserve QLD
SA - National Child Care Strategy Reserve SA
TAS - National Child Care Strategy Reserve TAS
VIC - National Child Care Strategy Reserve VIC
WA - National Child Care Strategy Reserve WA
Human Pituitary Hormones Reserve

For expenditure through grants and other payments on:

(a)    counselling and support services to recipients of pituitary-derived hormones and their families;

(b)   medical and other care to people treated with pituitary-derived hormones should they contract Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease as a result of the treatment.

Nationally Funded Medical Specialty Centres Reserve

For expenditure for:

(1)    payments to specialist medical units approved by State, Territory and Commonwealth Health Ministers for the direct costs of operating those medical units;

(2)    such other related activities as are specifically agreed to by State, Territory and Commonwealth Health Ministers.

TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs
Australian Population, Multicultural & Immigration Research Program Reserve

(a)    For expenditure relating to the Joint Research Program on population and immigration in accordance with approvals of the Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs in consultation with State/Northern Territory Ministers; and

(b)   For the disbursement to the Commonwealth and participating State/Northern Territory Governments of moneys, if any, standing to the credit of the trust account after the research program has been wound up.

Department of Industry, Science & Tourism
Building Research Reserve For expenditure to support housing and construction research and development, and associated information dissemination activities considered by the Minister to be in the public interest.
Bureau of Tourism Research Reserve For expenditure on the programs and operations of the Bureau of Tourism Research.
Housing Cost Program Reserve For expenditure relating to a joint Commonwealth-State-Industry Education Program directed at reducing the cost of producing house and land packages by the private sector.
I P Australia Reserve For expenditure related to the development and administration of intellectual and industrial property systems, including the provision of property rights in inventions, trademarks and designs, and matters incidental thereto; and
For expenditure comprising payments of moneys to the Consolidated Revenue Fund, as agreed from time to time by the Minister for Finance and the relevant Minister, in addition to payments expressly required to be paid to that fund under legislation.
Australian Surveying and Land Information Group Reserve

A.          For expenditure relating to:

(i)          the provision of services (which may include the provision of advice, training, material, works) and other matters incidental thereto in relation to geographic information solutions services to the extent that these activities meet the parameters determined by government; and

(ii)      obligations of the Administrative Services Business Services Trust Account insofar as they relate to the activities in (i).
B.          For expenditure comprising payments of moneys to the Consolidated Revenue Fund other than payments of the type expressly required to be paid to that Fund under legislation.

Australian Uniform Building Regulations Reserve For the purpose of the expenditure for research, investigation and development (including the engagement of consultants) and the dissemination of information directed towards the achievement and maintenance of uniform building regulations; development of a national system of accreditation; and development of comparable legislative control procedures in the building approval process among the States and Territories.
Standing Committee on Recreation & Sport Consultant Reserve For expenditure on pilot studies, specialist technical advice and programs and projects initiated by the Sport and recreation
Ministers’ Council and its subordinate body, the Standing Committee on recreation and sport, the cost of which will be met jointly by the Commonwealth, States and Territories.
Department of Primary Industries & Energy
Australian Geological Survey Organisation Reserve For expenditure on agreed research projects and other program activities performed in conjunction with, or for private or other entities.
Australian & New Zealand Minerals & Energy Council Energy Sector Reserve For expenditure relating to the conduct of energy sector activities commissioned by the Australian & New Zealand Minerals & Energy Council.
TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Department of Primary Industries & Energy (Continued)
Ranger Rehabilitation Reserve For expenditure relating to the rehabilitation of the ranger project area in accordance with the Ranger Uranium Project Government Agreement (as amended) between the Commonwealth and Energy Resources of Australia Limited, The Australian Atomic Energy Commission, Peko-Wallsend Operations Limited and Electrolytic Zinc Company of Australasia Limited.
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service Reserve

For expenditure relating to :

(1)     the provision of quarantine and inspection services and matters incidental there to;

and

(2)     for payment of moneys to the consolidated revenue fund, as agreed form time to time by the Finance Minister and the

relevant Minister, in addition to payments expressly required to be paid to that Fund under legislation.

Meat and Inspection Service Reserve

(1)    for expenditure relating to the provision of export meat inspection services and matters incidental thereto;

(2)    for payment of money to the Consolidated Revenue Fund, as agreed from time to time by the Finance Minister and the relevant Minister, in addition to payments expressly required to be paid to that Fund under legislation.

Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet
Federation Fund Reserve For expenditure on substantial capital projects throughout Australia which will mark the centenary of Federation and make a significant and lasting contribution to the Australian community.
Business Against Domestic Violence Reserve For expenditure on projects for young people affected by violence or which contribute to preventing violence in families, including fundraising and management services associated with projects.
Centrelink
Bertrand Albert Lindholt Reserve For expenditure of the proceeds of the sale of property bequeathed to the Commonwealth by the late Bertrand Albert Lindholt for the general purposes of the Queensland Branch of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency.

Louisa Jane Cave Bequest Reserve

For expenditure of the residue of the Estate of the late Louisa Jane Cave for the general purposes of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency absolutely.
Department of Social Security
National Housing Research Reserve For expenditure for research and development on projects relevant to public housing approved by the Commonwealth, State, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory Ministers responsible for housing.
TITLE EXPENDITURE PURPOSE
Department of Transport & Regional Development
Christmas Island Community Benefit Fee Reserve For expenditure of moneys received from Christmas Island Resort Pty Ltd as a community benefit fee on projects that benefit the Christmas Island community.
Federal Office of Road Safety - Research & Public Education Program Reserve For expenditure towards the cost of projects under the Federal Office of Road Safety Research & Public Education Program.
Department of the Treasury
Trustee Companies (ACT) Deposits Trust Fund For the purposes of the Australian Capital Territory ordinance in relation to Trustee Companies.
Lloyd's Deposit Trust Fund Recording deposits made in accordance with the provisions of the Insurance Act 1973
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lady Davidson Repatriation Hospital Reserve For expenditure relating to the operation of the Lady Davidson Repatriation Hospital.
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