Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (2019-20)
The 2019-2020 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2019.
Summary
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility develops policy and programs that promote and facilitate the social, cultural and economic participation of seniors and people with disabilities in all aspects of day-to-day life. The Ministry works across government, and partners with businesses and not-for-profit organizations to support seniors and people with disabilities in accessing services and resources that enable them to lead healthy, independent and socially engaged lives in their communities. The Ministry also oversees the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017, the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
3501 | $4,391,800 | $4,309,900 | $81,900 | $4,268,957 | |
3502 | $24,211,300 | $28,914,300 | ($4,703,000) | $25,179,606 | |
3503 | $19,451,100 | $19,793,500 | ($342,400) | $18,913,974 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $48,054,200 | $53,017,700 | ($4,963,500) | $48,362,537 | |
Statutory appropriations | $47,841 | $64,014 | ($16,173) | $49,301 | |
Ministry total operating expense | $48,102,041 | $53,081,714 | ($4,979,673) | $48,411,838 | |
Operating assets | |||||
3501 | $1,000 | $2,000 | ($1,000) | - | |
Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $2,000 | ($1,000) | - | |
Ministry total operating assets | $1,000 | $2,000 | ($1,000) | - | |
Capital expense | |||||
3501 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
3502 | $3,002,000 | $17,039,900 | ($14,037,900) | - | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $3,003,000 | $17,040,900 | ($14,037,900) | - | |
Statutory appropriations | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total capital expense | $3,005,000 | $17,042,900 | ($14,037,900) | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
3501 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
3502 | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital assets to be voted | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total capital assets | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $51,107,041 | $70,124,614 | ($19,017,573) | $48,411,838 |
Operating expense | 2018-19 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
Total operating expense previously published | $30,519,214 | $26,815,262 |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $22,562,500 | $21,596,576 |
Restated total operating expense | $53,081,714 | $48,411,838 |
Operating assets | 2018-19 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
Total operating assets previously published | $1,000 | - |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $1,000 | - |
Restated total operating assets | $2,000 | - |
Capital expense | 2018-19 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|
Total capital expense previously published | $16,004,000 | - |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other Ministries | $1,038,900 | - |
Restated total capital expense | $17,042,900 | - |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3501
The Ministry Administration Program includes the Offices of the Minister and Deputy Minister, and provides strategic management, leadership and advice, communications, information technology, administrative services and accommodations in support of the ministry and government priorities.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ministry administration | $4,391,800 | $4,309,900 | $81,900 | $4,268,957 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $4,391,800 | $4,309,900 | $81,900 | $4,268,957 | |
S | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $49,301 |
S | Parliamentary assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | - | $16,173 | ($16,173) | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $47,841 | $64,014 | ($16,173) | $49,301 | |
Total operating expense | $4,439,641 | $4,373,914 | $65,727 | $4,318,258 | |
10 | Accounts receivable | $1,000 | $2,000 | ($1,000) | - |
Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | $2,000 | ($1,000) | - | |
Total operating assets | $1,000 | $2,000 | ($1,000) | - | |
3 | Seniors affairs capital | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
2 | Seniors affairs capital | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||
3501-1 | Ministry administration | |
Salaries and wages | $3,083,200 | |
Employee benefits | $398,400 | |
Transportation and communication | $49,800 | |
Services | $831,800 | |
Supplies and equipment | $28,600 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $4,391,800 | |
Statutory appropriations | ||
Statutory | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 |
Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $4,439,641 | |
Operating assets | ||
3501-10 | 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 Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | |
Capital expense | ||
3501-3 | Seniors affairs capital | |
Other transactions | $1,000 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | |
Statutory appropriations | ||
Other transactions | ||
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 |
Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | $2,000 | |
Capital assets | ||
3501-2 | Seniors affairs capital | |
Leasehold improvements | $1,000 | |
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | |
Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 |
Seniors Affairs Program - vote 3502
The Seniors Affairs Program includes initiatives that foster senior friendly communities and promotes safety and protection for seniors while maximizing their independence and dignity. Acting as an agent for positive change, the Ministry plays a leadership role in advising on the development of government policies and programs that impact seniors. This includes: helping develop policy and programs that support seniors in staying healthy, safe, connected and active; leveraging Seniors’ Active Living Centres and providing financial support to not-for-profit community organizations that service seniors; working with community partners and drawing on their expertise to prevent and address elder abuse; and overseeing the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority ensuring senior residents in retirement homes are safe and receive quality care.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Seniors Affairs Program | $24,211,300 | $28,914,300 | ($4,703,000) | $25,179,606 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $24,211,300 | $28,914,300 | ($4,703,000) | $25,179,606 | |
Total operating expense | $24,211,300 | $28,914,300 | ($4,703,000) | $25,179,606 | |
3 | Seniors Affairs Program | $3,002,000 | $17,039,900 | ($14,037,900) | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | $3,002,000 | $17,039,900 | ($14,037,900) | - | |
S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital expense | $3,003,000 | $17,040,900 | ($14,037,900) | - | |
2 | Seniors Affairs Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Total capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||
3502-1 | Seniors Affairs Program | |
Salaries and wages | $3,081,300 | |
Employee benefits | $321,500 | |
Transportation and communication | $35,400 | |
Services | $1,392,200 | |
Supplies and equipment | $53,000 | |
Transfer payments | ||
Seniors Affairs Transfer Payment | $19,327,900 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $24,211,300 | |
Total operating expense for Seniors Affairs Program | $24,211,300 | |
Capital expense | ||
3502-3 | Seniors Affairs Program | |
Transfer payments | ||
Safety and Security for Seniors Program | $3,000,000 | |
Other transactions | $2,000 | |
Total capital expense to be voted | $3,002,000 | |
Statutory appropriation | ||
Other transactions | ||
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 |
Total capital expense for Seniors Affairs Program | $3,003,000 | |
Capital assets | ||
3502-2 | Seniors Affairs Program | |
Investments in Tangible Capital Asset | $1,000 | |
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | |
Total capital assets for Seniors Affairs Program | $1,000 |
Accessibility - vote 3503
The Accessibility program supports, develops, and delivers policies that promote accessibility and help people with disabilities realize their full potential. This includes: managing compliance and enforcement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and overseeing the review and development of standards under the legislation; conducting outreach activities and providing practical support for businesses to remove barriers to accessibility; working with employers to champion the business case and economic benefits of employing people with disabilities; partnering with disability organizations to help connect people with disabilities with employers; and collaborating with all ministries to implement the public service’s multi-year accessibility plan and prevent barriers in government policies, programs, and front-line services.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Accessibility | $19,451,100 | $19,793,500 | ($342,400) | $18,913,974 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $19,451,100 | $19,793,500 | ($342,400) | $18,913,974 | |
Total operating expense | $19,451,100 | $19,793,500 | ($342,400) | $18,913,974 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||
3503-1 | Accessibility | ||
Salaries and wages | $8,731,000 | ||
Employee benefits | $1,218,100 | ||
Transportation and communication | $204,500 | ||
Services | $6,995,300 | ||
Supplies and equipment | $302,200 | ||
Transfer payments | |||
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program™ | $500,000 | ||
Accessibility Transfer Payment | $1,500,000 | $2,000,000 | |
Total operating expense to be voted | $19,451,100 | ||
Total operating expense for Accessibility | $19,451,100 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Total operating assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating assets to be voted.
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph Total capital expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total capital expense to be voted.