Summary

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Ontario) administers the Election Act and the Election Finances Act. The Office operates under the direction of the Chief Electoral Officer who reports directly to the Legislative Assembly on the conduct of elections.

PROGRAM SUMMARY($)
VOTEPROGRAMEstimates 2015-16Estimates 2014-15Difference Between 2015-16 and 2014-15Actual 2013-14
 OPERATING EXPENSE    
501Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Program15,277,70017,318,100(2,040,400)10,071,545
 Less: Special Warrants-3,948,300(3,948,300)-
 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED15,277,70013,369,8001,907,90010,071,545
 Special Warrants-3,948,300(3,948,300)-
 Statutory Appropriations---23,216,500
 Total Operating Expense15,277,70017,318,100(2,040,400)33,288,045
      
 Total Operating and Capital Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments (not including Assets)15,277,70017,318,100(2,040,400)33,288,045

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Program - VOTE 501

The Office conducts general elections and by-elections of Members to the Legislative Assembly and provides research, public information and policy advice relating to the electoral process. The Office also trains, directs and supervises the returning officer in each of the 107 electoral districts.

The Chief Electoral Officer also administers the Election Finances Act. Over 430 Constituency Associations and 19 registered political parties must file annual returns and inform Elections Ontario of any changes to registration information. Any form filed with Elections Ontario is reviewed for compliance with the Election Finances Act.

The Office has responsibility to administer referenda under the Taxpayer Protection Act, 1999.

The Office serves Ministries, agencies and the public on a continuing basis by conducting historical and comparative research and providing policy advice and general information regarding the electoral process.

Vote Summary($)
ITEM #ITEMEstimates 2015-16Estimates 2014-15Difference Between 2015-16 and 2014-15Actual 2013-14
 OPERATING EXPENSE    
1Election Administration7,922,9007,869,10053,8006,708,973
2Election Finances Administration7,354,8009,449,000(2,094,200)3,362,572
 Total Including Special Warrants15,277,70017,318,100(2,040,400)10,071,545
 Less: Special Warrants-3,948,300(3,948,300)-
 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED15,277,70013,369,8001,907,90010,071,545
 Special Warrants-3,948,300(3,948,300)-
SThe Election Act---23,216,500
 Total Statutory Appropriations---23,216,500
 Total Operating Expense15,277,70017,318,100(2,040,400)33,288,045
 
VOTE-ITEM#STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS 
 OPERATING EXPENSE 
501-1Election Administration 
 Salaries and wages6,441,300
 Employee benefits1,481,600
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted7,922,900
501-2Election Finances Administration 
 Salaries and wages834,000
 Employee benefits191,900
 Transportation and communication20,400
 Services1,143,400
 Supplies and equipment6,000
 Other transactions 
 Election Expense Subsidies under the Election Finances Act5,160,100
 Subtotal7,355,800
 Less: Recoveries1,000
 Total Operating Expense to be Voted7,354,800
 Total Operating Expense for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Program15,277,700