Overview

The Appropriation (Departmental Items – Adjustments and Borrowings) Determination 2000 (F2007B00983) was enacted to address the need for adjustments and borrowings within the appropriations of specified government agencies for the financial year 1999-2000. This legislative instrument was issued under the authority of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 by Phillip Prior of the Department of Finance and Administration. The primary objective of this determination is to ensure that certain agencies have the necessary financial resources to meet their operational requirements as initially allocated in the Appropriation Act, with adjustments made to cater for unforeseen circumstances or additional demands. This determination allows for the reallocation of funds within the confines of the fiscal year, ensuring that the financial management of government operations remains efficient and responsive to changing needs.

Scope and Application

The Legislative instrument F2007B00983 pertains to the adjustments and borrowings of departmental items under Section 9 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000. This legislative instrument is enacted by Phillip Prior, a member of the SES Band 2, Budget Group, Department of Finance and Administration. It specifically authorises the increase of appropriation items for particular agencies as detailed in the columns of the instrument. For instance, the appropriation item listed under Column 1 for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, specified in Column 2, is increased by the amount listed in Column 3, which in this case is $1,500,000. This instrument applies to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and is confined to the specified appropriation item adjustments for the financial year 1999-2000. The geographic reach of this legislation is limited to the Commonwealth level, impacting federal agencies and their budgetary allocations as determined by the Department of Finance and Administration. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this particular legislative instrument, and it does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

Section 9 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 grants the authority to adjust appropriations for various agencies, as detailed in the legislative instrument. This particular determination, made by Phillip Prior from the Department of Finance and Administration, specifically involves an increase in the appropriation item for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). According to column 3, the appropriation for Departmental Outputs for the ACCC is increased by $1,500,000. This adjustment is effective as of 10 April 2000, as indicated in the legislative instrument. The Act imposes clear obligations on the entities it governs. For the ACCC, this determination mandates an increase in the appropriation for Departmental Outputs, directly affecting their budget allocation for the fiscal year 1999-2000. The increased funding may enable the ACCC to enhance its operational capacity, undertake additional activities, or improve its overall performance within the specified appropriation item. Compliance with this adjustment is critical, as it directly impacts the agency's financial resources and operational scope. Failure to adhere to the provisions outlined in the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 could result in serious consequences. While the legislative instrument does not explicitly detail offences or penalties, non-compliance with appropriation adjustments could potentially lead to financial discrepancies, mismanagement of funds, and legal repercussions. The Department of Finance and Administration, as the governing body, may implement corrective measures or audits to ensure that the appropriation adjustments are implemented as intended. Furthermore, any misuse or misappropriation of the increased funds could result in criminal charges or civil liabilities for the responsible officials or entities involved.