Department of Internal Affairs operates under constitutional arrangements funded by…
What happened
The Department of Internal Affairs operates under New Zealand constitutional arrangements and is funded by Parliament. According to reports, Parliament's power to specify how departmental funds are spent has been steadily eroded since 1988. Prior to that date, Parliament funded the 'inputs' of each department, but since 1988, Parliament has voted to fund the 'outputs' of each department’s programme.
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Why it matters
The shift in funding mechanism allows the chief executive of a department to determine how funds are spent, rather than having Parliament specify the inputs. This flexibility allows a chief executive to reallocate funds, for example, by spending more on computers while cutting back on salaries.
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Who's involved
- Department of Internal AffairsA government department whose operations are governed by constitutional arrangements and funded by Parliament.
- parliamentThe legislative body that provides necessary operational funding for the Department of Internal Affairs.
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The entities involved
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Department of Internal Affairs
New Zealand government department
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parliament
legislative body of government