Overview

The Adjustments and Borrowings Section of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000, which includes the legislative instrument F2007B00986, was enacted by Phillip Prior, a member of the SES Band 2, Budget Group, Department of Finance and Administration. This legislation was introduced to address budgetary adjustments and borrowings within specified government departments for the financial year 1999-2000. The enactment was authorised under section 9 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000, allowing for the modification of appropriations previously allocated to various agencies to ensure alignment with the financial strategy and operational needs of the government. This legislative instrument specifically pertains to the Department of Family and Community Services, increasing its departmental outputs appropriation by $6,016,495 to better support its mandated functions and services.

Scope and Application

The Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000, specifically section 9, mandates adjustments and borrowings for specific appropriation items within certain agencies, with this legislative instrument identifying a particular increase for the Department of Family and Community Services. This legislative instrument applies to the Department of Family and Community Services, a Commonwealth entity, and concerns the appropriation item related to departmental outputs. The adjustment, as determined by Phillip Prior from the Department of Finance and Administration, involves an increase of $6,016,495 to the appropriation item for the Department of Family and Community Services. This adjustment is confined to the stated appropriation item for the specified agency and does not extend to other departments or appropriation items unless explicitly stated in additional legislative instruments. The geographic reach is limited to the Commonwealth level, impacting only those entities and appropriation items listed within this particular legislative instrument. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions in this specific legislative instrument, but broader exclusions and exemptions may apply as per other sections of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000.

Key Provisions

Section 9 of the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 provides the legal basis for the adjustment and borrowing of departmental items. Pursuant to this section, Phillip Prior, an authorised officer within the Department of Finance and Administration, has determined that the appropriation item for the Department of Family and Community Services must be increased by $6,016,495. This adjustment is made under the specific authority granted in section 9 of the Act, which allows for modifications to appropriations as necessary to ensure effective budget management and allocation of funds within the government's fiscal year. The increase in funding is directed towards "Departmental Outputs," which likely refers to the specific operational outputs or services that the Department of Family and Community Services is mandated to deliver. The Act imposes several obligations on the relevant parties. Phillip Prior, as the authorised officer, must ensure that the adjustment to the appropriation item is accurately calculated and properly documented. The Department of Family and Community Services is required to use the additional funds in accordance with the intended purpose, which is to support its departmental outputs. Furthermore, both the Department of Finance and Administration and the Department of Family and Community Services must maintain proper records and documentation of the appropriation adjustment, including the rationale and justification for the increase. This ensures transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. Breaches of the provisions outlined in the Appropriation Act (No. 1) 1999-2000 may lead to various consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the non-compliance. Offences could include unauthorised adjustments to appropriation items, misallocation of funds, or failure to maintain required records. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the excerpt, breaches of appropriation acts generally can result in both civil and criminal penalties. Civil penalties might include fines or the requirement to repay misappropriated funds, while criminal penalties could involve imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness with which such breaches are viewed. The exact penalties would be determined by the relevant courts and in accordance with other applicable laws.