Expenditure Estimates for the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
Summary
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario supports, develops, and delivers policies that help people with disabilities to realize their full potential. The directorate is responsible for overseeing the province’s accessibility legislation; coordinating the implementation of strategies and programming to increase employment for people with disabilities; and leading accessibility initiatives throughout the Ontario Public Service.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 3901 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $20,051,300 | $16,208,500 | $3,842,800 | $15,411,240 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $20,051,300 | $16,208,500 | $3,842,800 | $15,411,240 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $20,051,300 | $16,208,500 | $3,842,800 | $15,411,240 | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $20,051,300 | $16,208,500 | $3,842,800 | $15,411,240 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other ministries | $16,208,500 | $15,411,240 |
| Restated total operating expense | $16,208,500 | $15,411,240 |
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario - vote 3901
The Directorate oversees the timely and effective implementation of the AODA by supporting the development of accessibility standards that help people with disabilities to participate in key aspects of everyday life. To develop standards, encourage organizations to comply, and raise awareness of the importance of accessibility among the public, the Directorate coordinates Ministerial advisory councils and committees, undertakes public education campaigns, and monitors compliance through progressive outreach and audits. The Employment Division also oversees the coordinated implementation of the employment strategy, with the goal of improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities so that more people will be able to contribute their talents to the province’s social and economic growth. To reinforce the government’s position as a model employer for people with disabilities, the division works with partner ministries to implement OPS accessibility, including the Multi Year Accessibility Plan (2017-2021) and to continue to build on the OPS’ innovative culture of inclusion.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $20,051,300 | $16,208,500 | $3,842,800 | $15,411,240 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $20,051,300 | $16,208,500 | $3,842,800 | $15,411,240 | |
| Total operating expense | $20,051,300 | $16,208,500 | $3,842,800 | $15,411,240 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | ||
| 3901-1 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | |
Salaries and wages | $9,151,000 | |
Employee benefits | $1,274,700 | |
Transportation and communication | $209,100 | |
Services | $7,609,700 | |
Supplies and equipment | $306,800 | |
Transfer payments | ||
Enabling change | $1,500,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $20,051,300 | |
| Total operating expense for Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $20,051,300 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted