Expenditure Estimates for the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (2018-19)
The 2018-2019 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, 2018.
Summary
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) supports, develops, and delivers policies that help people with disabilities to realize their full potential. The ADO 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 2018-19 | Estimates 2017-18 | Difference between 2018-19 and 2017-18 | Actual 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 3901 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $19,793,500 | $20,051,300 | ($257,800) | $15,493,980 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $19,793,500 | $20,051,300 | ($257,800) | $15,493,980 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $19,793,500 | $20,051,300 | ($257,800) | $15,493,980 | |
| Operating assets | |||||
| 3901 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Ministry total operating assets | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3901 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $1,038,900 | - | $1,038,900 | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,038,900 | - | $1,038,900 | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $1,038,900 | - | $1,038,900 | - | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $20,832,400 | $20,051,300 | $781,100 | $15,493,980 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2017-18 Estimates | 2016-17 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $20,051,300 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other ministries | - | $15,493,980 |
| Restated total operating expense | $20,051,300 | $15,493,980 |
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario - vote 3901
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) supports, develops, and delivers policies that help people with disabilities realize their full potential. The ADO forges strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including those with lived experience to make progress towards an accessible Ontario by 2025. This includes managing compliance and enforcement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and overseeing the review and development of standards under the legislation and working with internal and external partners to deliver on multi-year strategic priorities to identify and remove policy and program barriers to accessibility. The ADO also leads the cross-ministry development and implementation of Access Talent: Ontario’s Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities.
ADO's portfolio is supported by 2 divisions: 1) Accessibility Policy, Employment Strategy and Outreach Division which is responsible for strategic and corporate policy development, OPS Accessibility, and public education, outreach and strategic partnerships; and 2) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Division which oversees legislative requirements and enforces compliance with the AODA and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA).
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2018-19 | Estimates 2017-18 | Difference between 2018-19 and 2017-18 | Actual 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $19,793,500 | $20,051,300 | ($257,800) | $15,493,980 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $19,793,500 | $20,051,300 | ($257,800) | $15,493,980 | |
| Total operating expense | $19,793,500 | $20,051,300 | ($257,800) | $15,493,980 | |
| Operating assets | |||||
| 10 | Accounts receivable | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Total operating assets | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 2 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $1,038,900 | - | $1,038,900 | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,038,900 | - | $1,038,900 | - | |
| Total capital expense | $1,038,900 | - | $1,038,900 | - |
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 | $8,937,300 | |
Employee benefits | $1,230,900 | |
Transportation and communication | $204,500 | |
Services | $7,618,600 | |
Supplies and equipment | $302,200 | |
Transfer payments | ||
Enabling change | $1,500,000 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $19,793,500 | |
| Total operating expense for Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $19,793,500 | |
| Operating assets | ||
| 3901-10 | Accounts receivable | |
Advances and recoverable amounts | ||
Advances and recoverable - In-year recoveries | $1,000 | |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | |
| Total operating assets for Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $1,000 | |
| Capital expense | ||
| 3901-2 | Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | |
Services | $1,038,900 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,038,900 | |
| Total capital expense for Accessibility Directorate of Ontario | $1,038,900 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted