Summary
The Treasury Board Secretariat provides planning, expenditure management and controllership oversight across the OPS. The Secretariat provides support and due diligence for decision - making, strengthens the way government is managed and helps to ensure value for money in government spending and results for Ontarians. It provides oversight over labour relations between the government and the Ontario Public Service and broader public sector; offers enterprise level executive recruitment, learning and development, talent management and recruiting and retention of youth and new professionals; provides oversight of corporate policy and agency governance, including leadership of the Open Government initiative to support more accountability, openness and modernization; and internal audit and human resources policy functions. The Treasury Board Secretariat provides enterprise - wide leadership on Information and Information Technology (I&IT) to ensure that technology is deployed effectively and its value is maximized across the OPS.
In addition, the ministry is responsible for planning and coordinating the implementation of Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy to improve opportunities for Ontarians living in poverty.
Ministry program summary
Operating expense
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3401 | Ministry Administration Program | $29,078,800 | $27,582,200 | $1,496,600 | $24,064,196 |
| 3402 | Bargaining and Compensation Program | $64,500,500 | $64,367,600 | $132,900 | $29,309,868 |
| 3403 | Employee and Pensioner Benefits (Employer Share) Program | $944,538,000 | $911,450,000 | $33,088,000 | $843,391,595 |
| 3404 | Treasury Board Support Program | $1,155,338,300 | $600,459,500 | $554,878,800 | $39,370,886 |
| 3405 | Governance, Agency Oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning Program | $32,796,800 | $29,909,800 | $2,887,000 | $28,354,751 |
| 3406 | Audit Program | $5,242,400 | $5,022,400 | $220,000 | $5,527,152 |
| 3407 | Poverty Reduction Strategy Program | $10,477,100 | $4,500,000 | $5,977,100 | - |
| 3408 | Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | $25,032,400 | $24,930,500 | $101,900 | $30,610,386 |
| 3409 | Central Agencies Cluster Program | $57,237,300 | $46,466,300 | $10,771,000 | $56,349,222 |
| 3410 | Agencies, Boards and Commissions Program | $857,500 | $857,500 | - | $875,072 |
| 3411 | Bulk Media Buy Program | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | - | - |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $2,350,099,100 | $1,740,545,800 | $609,553,300 | $1,057,853,128 |
| | Statutory appropriations | $373,533,014 | $453,618,014 | ($80,085,000) | $387,896,965 |
| | Ministry total operating expense | $2,723,632,114 | $2,194,163,814 | $529,468,300 | $1,445,750,093 |
| | Consolidation adjustment - employee and pensioner benefits | ($30,000,000) | ($30,000,000) | - | ($45,066,411) |
| | Other adjustments - non-cash actuarial adjustment for pensions and retiree benefits | ($135,498,800) | ($46,002,000) | ($89,496,800) | - |
| | Total including consolidation and other adjustments | $2,558,133,314 | $2,118,161,814 | $439,971,500 | $1,400,683,682 |
Operating assets
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3408 | Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | $15,875,400 | $11,050,600 | $4,824,800 | $10,706,071 |
| | Total operating assets to be voted | $15,875,400 | $11,050,600 | $4,824,800 | $10,706,071 |
| | Statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $680,258,684 |
| | Ministry total operating assets | $15,876,400 | $11,051,600 | $4,824,800 | $690,964,755 |
Capital expense
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3401 | Ministry Administration Program | $1,322,500 | $1,322,500 | - | $1,320,182 |
| 3404 | Treasury Board Support Program | $100,000,000 | $100,000,000 | - | - |
| 3405 | Governance, Agency Oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning Program | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - |
| 3408 | Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | $9,668,200 | $9,851,900 | ($183,700) | $9,807,417 |
| 3409 | Central Agencies Cluster Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $110,992,700 | $111,175,400 | ($182,700) | $11,127,599 |
| | Statutory appropriations | $299,000 | $912,000 | ($613,000) | $1,483,199 |
| | Ministry total capital expense | $111,291,700 | $112,087,400 | ($795,700) | $12,610,798 |
Capital assets
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3401 | Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| 3405 | Governance, Agency Oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning Program | $4,308,200 | - | $4,308,200 | - |
| 3408 | Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | $51,514,000 | $51,514,000 | - | $44,390,932 |
| 3409 | Central Agencies Cluster Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $55,824,200 | $51,516,000 | $4,308,200 | $44,390,932 |
| | Ministry total capital assets | $55,824,200 | $51,516,000 | $4,308,200 | $44,390,932 |
| | Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $2,669,425,014 | $2,230,249,214 | $439,175,800 | $1,413,294,480 |
Reconciliation to previously published data - operating expense
| Operating expense | 2015‑16 Estimates | 2014‑15 Actual |
|---|
| Restated total operating expense | $2,194,163,814 | $1,445,750,093 |
|---|
| Total operating expense previously publishedfootnote 1[1] | $2,194,163,814 | - |
|---|
| Government reorganization | - | - |
|---|
| Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $1,445,750,093 |
|---|
Reconciliation to previously published data - operating assets
| Operating assets | 2015‑16 Estimates | 2014‑15 Actual |
|---|
| Restated total operating assets | $11,051,600 | $690,964,755 |
|---|
| Total operating assets previously publishedfootnote 2[2] | $11,051,600 | - |
|---|
| Government reorganization | - | - |
|---|
| Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $690,964,755 |
|---|
Reconciliation to previously published data - capital expense
| Capital expense | 2015‑16 Estimates | 2014‑15 Actual |
|---|
| Restated total capital expense | $112,087,400 | $12,610,798 |
|---|
| Total capital expense previously publishedfootnote 3[3] | $112,087,400 | - |
|---|
| Government reorganization | - | - |
|---|
| Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $12,610,798 |
|---|
Reconciliation to previously published data - capital assets
| Capital assets | 2015‑16 Estimates | 2014‑15 Actual |
|---|
| Restated Total capital assets | $51,516,000 | $44,390,932 |
|---|
| Total capital assets previously publishedfootnote 4[4] | $51,516,000 | - |
|---|
| Government reorganization | - | - |
|---|
| Transfer of functions from other Ministries | - | $44,390,932 |
|---|
Ministry Administration Program - vote 3401
The Ministry Administration Program provides administrative and support services to enable the ministry to deliver results to support the government’s objectives and fiscal priorities. Its functions include financial and human resource management, and accommodations and facilities management. The program also provides legal and communications services, and planning and results monitoring. The program assists and supports ministry program areas in achieving their business goals.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Ministry administration | $29,078,800 | $27,582,200 | $1,496,600 | $24,064,196 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $29,078,800 | $27,582,200 | $1,496,600 | $24,064,196 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $980 |
| S | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $87,236 |
| S | Minister without portfolio, salary, the Executive Council Act | - | - | - | $79,193 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | $16,173 | $16,173 | - | $29,491 |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $65,014 | $65,014 | - | $196,900 |
| | Total operating expense | $29,143,814 | $27,647,214 | $1,496,600 | $24,261,096 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 2 | Ministry administration | $1,322,500 | $1,322,500 | - | $1,320,182 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $1,322,500 | $1,322,500 | - | $1,320,182 |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense | $1,323,500 | $1,323,500 | - | $1,320,182 |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Ministry administration | $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
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3401-1 | Ministry administration | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $14,239,000 |
| | Employee benefits | | $1,670,600 |
| | Transportation and communication | | $468,700 |
| | Services | | $12,169,300 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $531,200 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $29,078,800 |
| | Sub-items: | | |
| | Main office | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $2,420,900 | |
| | Employee benefits | $315,000 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $83,500 | |
| | Services | $325,400 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $67,300 | $3,212,100 |
| | Financial and administrative services | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $6,592,600 | |
| | Employee benefits | $739,100 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $247,700 | |
| | Services | $5,990,300 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $133,300 | $13,703,000 |
| | Legal services | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $76,300 | |
| | Employee benefits | $5,000 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $54,600 | |
| | Services | $4,807,500 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $149,500 | $5,092,900 |
| | Audit services | | |
| | Services | $453,400 | $453,400 |
| | Communications services | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $3,199,500 | |
| | Employee benefits | $455,600 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $62,100 | |
| | Services | $440,800 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $162,100 | $4,320,100 |
| | Human resources | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $1,949,700 | |
| | Employee benefits | $155,900 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $20,800 | |
| | Services | $151,900 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $19,000 | $2,297,300 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $29,078,800 |
| | Statutory appropriations | | |
| | Other transactions | | |
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | | $1,000 |
| | Statutory appropriations | | |
| Statutory | Minister’s salary, the Executive Council Act | | $47,841 |
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistant’s salary, the Executive Council Act | | $16,173 |
| | Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | | $29,143,814 |
Capital expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3401-2 | Ministry administration | |
| | Services | $1,321,500 |
| | Other transactions | $1,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $1,322,500 |
| | Statutory appropriations | |
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | |
| | Other transactions | $1,000 |
| | Total capital expense for Ministry Administration Program | $1,323,500 |
Capital assets
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3401-3 | Ministry administration | |
| | Business application software - asset costs | $1,000 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 |
| | Total capital assets for Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 |
Bargaining and Compensation Program - vote 3402
The Bargaining and Compensation Program supports the government’s commitment to positive labour relations within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) and broader public sector (BPS).
The program represents the Crown as the employer in all collective bargaining and labour relations issues affecting the OPS, provides employee and labour relations advisory services, supports ongoing union - management relations, manages corporate compensation strategies and programs, establishes legal/policy frameworks for effective human resource management, and researches and develops strategies to address current and emerging workforce trends.
The program analyzes internal and external factors that drive collective bargaining outcomes in the BPS to develop and provide evidence - based strategic guidance and advice to government, ministries and BPS employers related to ongoing collective bargaining and labour relations issues. The program also provides policy advice and support on government initiatives impacting executive compensation in the BPS.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Bargaining and compensation | $64,500,500 | $64,367,600 | $132,900 | $29,309,868 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $64,500,500 | $64,367,600 | $132,900 | $29,309,868 |
| | Total operating expense | $64,500,500 | $64,367,600 | $132,900 | $29,309,868 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3402-1 | Bargaining and compensation | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $53,819,800 |
| | Employee benefits | | $2,112,500 |
| | Transportation and communication | | $608,300 |
| | Services | | $10,054,500 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $405,400 |
| | Subtotal | | $67,000,500 |
| | Less: recoveries | | $2,500,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $64,500,500 |
| | Sub-items: | | |
| | Employee relations | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $50,541,000 | |
| | Employee benefits | $1,695,800 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $512,300 | |
| | Services | $9,235,900 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $361,800 | |
| | Subtotal | $62,346,800 | |
| | Less: recoveries | $2,500,000 | $59,846,800 |
| | Broader public sector labour relations | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $1,526,300 | |
| | Employee benefits | $168,300 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $41,000 | |
| | Services | $569,600 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $22,600 | $2,327,800 |
| | Human resources policy and planning | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $1,752,500 | |
| | Employee benefits | $248,400 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $55,000 | |
| | Services | $249,000 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $21,000 | $2,325,900 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $64,500,500 |
| | Total operating expense for Bargaining and Compensation Program | | $64,500,500 |
Employee and Pensioner Benefits (Employer Share) Program - vote 3403
The Employee and Pensioner Benefits (Employer Share) Program provides for the government’s expenses as an employer for insured benefits, statutory programs, non - insured benefits and certain public service pension plans including third party administration and adjudication costs. The expenses are based on changes in the accrued liabilities of the government as sponsor or co-sponsor of certain insured benefit plans, pension plans and termination of employment entitlements.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Employee and pensioner benefits (employer share) | $944,538,000 | $911,450,000 | $33,088,000 | $843,391,595 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $944,538,000 | $911,450,000 | $33,088,000 | $843,391,595 |
| S | Prior period obligations and actuarial adjustments, the Financial Administration Act | $373,467,000 | $453,552,000 | ($80,085,000) | $387,700,065 |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $373,467,000 | $453,552,000 | ($80,085,000) | $387,700,065 |
| | Total operating expense | $1,318,005,000 | $1,365,002,000 | ($46,997,000) | $1,231,091,660 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3403-1 | Employee and pensioner benefits (employer share) | | |
| | Employee benefits | | |
| | Canada Pension Plan | $181,731,700 | |
| | Dental Plan | $68,711,600 | |
| | Employer Health Tax | $116,827,500 | |
| | Employment Insurance | $86,538,900 | |
| | Group Life Insurance | $10,384,700 | |
| | Justices of the Peace Supplemental Pension Plan | $1,000,000 | |
| | Legislative Severance | $105,000,000 | |
| | Long - Term Income Protection | $93,323,700 | |
| | Ontario Provincial Police Association benefits | $53,090,100 | |
| | Ontario Public Service Employees' Union Pension Plan | $220,000,000 | |
| | Provincial Judges' Benefits Fund | $40,000,000 | |
| | Public Service Pension Plan | $374,850,000 | |
| | Public Service Supplementary Plan | $10,000,000 | |
| | Retired Employees' Benefits | $193,688,000 | |
| | Supplementary Health and Hospital Plan | $158,596,100 | $1,713,742,300 |
| | Less: recoveries | | $769,204,300 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $944,538,000 |
| | Statutory appropriations
Prior period obligations and actuarial adjustments, the Financial Administration Act | | |
| | Employee benefits | | |
| Statutory | Continuation of Benefits for WSIB and LTIP | | $7,000,000 |
| Statutory | Group Life Insurance | | $2,000 |
| Statutory | Justices of the Peace Supplemental Pension Plan | | $1,000,000 |
| Statutory | Legislative severance | | $1,000 |
| Statutory | Long-Term Income Protection (LTIP) | | $16,000,000 |
| Statutory | Ontario Public Service Employees' Union Pension Plan | | $1,000 |
| Statutory | Provincial Judges' Benefits Fund | | $1,000,000 |
| Statutory | Public Service Pension Plan | | $149,150,000 |
| Statutory | Public Service Supplementary Plan | | $13,000,000 |
| Statutory | Retired Employees' benefits | | $156,312,000 |
| Statutory | Vacation Pay and compensated absences | | $1,000 |
| Statutory | Workers Compensation Insurance Board (WSIB ) | | $30,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Employee and Pensioner Benefits (Employer Share) Program | | $1,318,005,000 |
Treasury Board Support Program - vote 3404
The Treasury Board Support Program supports the development of the province’s fiscal plan, provides expertise and advice on sound program design of government initiatives, develops and implements infrastructure strategies for the province, develops and implements fiscal and financial management framework, and fosters greater accountability and fiscal integrity in the public sector in Ontario.
The program assists the Minister, Deputy Minister of Treasury Board Secretariat and the government in reporting the results of the Province through the Ontario Quarterly Finances, the Public Accounts, and the annual process to seek spending authority from the Legislature. Additionally, the program supports Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet by providing advice on ministries' annual multi - year business and infrastructure plans, planning processes and ministries' management of in - year expenditures to ensure the appropriate use of public resources to meet government priorities. The program also provides the Ontario Public Service and Broader Public Sector with accounting and financial management policy and controllership advice, and supports the development of performance measurement frameworks.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Treasury Board support and financial planning | $55,338,300 | $50,459,500 | $4,878,800 | $39,370,886 |
| 2 | Contingency fund | $1,100,000,000 | $550,000,000 | $550,000,000 | - |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $1,155,338,300 | $600,459,500 | $554,878,800 | $39,370,886 |
| | Total operating expense | $1,155,338,300 | $600,459,500 | $554,878,800 | $39,370,886 |
Operating assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| S | Harmonized Sales Tax, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $680,258,684 |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $680,258,684 |
| | Total operating assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $680,258,684 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 4 | Capital Contingency Fund | $100,000,000 | $100,000,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $100,000,000 | $100,000,000 | - | - |
| | Total capital expense | $100,000,000 | $100,000,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3404-1 | Treasury Board support and financial planning | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $25,588,900 |
| | Employee benefits | | $3,168,000 |
| | Transportation and communication | | $562,800 |
| | Services | | $26,301,400 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $516,200 |
| | Transfer payments | | |
| | Asset management | | $1,000 |
| | Subtotal | | $56,138,300 |
| | Less: recoveries | | $800,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $55,338,300 |
| | Sub-items: | | |
| | Planning and Expenditure Management | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $12,645,000 | |
| | Employee benefits | $1,616,400 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $367,700 | |
| | Services | $4,897,600 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $315,700 | |
| | Subtotal | $19,842,400 | |
| | Less: recoveries | $800,000 | $19,042,400 |
| | Capital Planning | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $4,543,000 | |
| | Employee benefits | $574,900 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $72,000 | |
| | Services | $2,866,900 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $37,000 | |
| | Transfer payments | | |
| | Asset management | $1,000 | $8,094,800 |
| | Office of the Provincial Controller | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $8,400,900 | |
| | Employee benefits | $976,700 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $123,100 | |
| | Services | $18,536,900 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $163,500 | $28,201,100 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $55,338,300 |
| 3404-2 | Contingency fund | | |
| | Other transactions | | $1,100,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $1,100,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Treasury Board Support Program | | $1,155,338,300 |
Operating assets
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| | Statutory appropriations | |
| Statutory | Harmonized Sales Tax, the Financial Administration Act | |
| | Advances and recoverable amounts | $1,000 |
| | Total operating assets for Treasury Board Support Program | $1,000 |
Capital expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3404-4 | Capital Contingency Fund | |
| | Other transactions | $100,000,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $100,000,000 |
| | Total capital expense for Treasury Board Support Program | $100,000,000 |
Governance, Agency Oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning Program - vote 3405
The Governance, Agency Oversight, and Centre for Leadership and Learning program provides leadership to ministries and provincial agencies through the delivery of strategic enterprise - wide policies, directives and advice that support an effective public service and enhance the oversight and accountability of provincial agencies.
The program includes the Open Government initiative to improve transparency, accountability and collaboration by giving Ontarians more opportunities to provide input into government decision-making, and by sharing more government data and information online with the public; and the transfer payment administrative modernization initiative to reduce the administrative burden on transfer payment recipients and the OPS and to achieve better value for money through improved oversight and administrative efficiencies.
As an enterprise program supporting leadership and learning, the program also provides services on recruitment and support of executives, learning and leadership development, talent management, internships and employee engagement strategies.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Governance, agency oversight, and Centre for Leadership and Learning | $30,796,800 | $29,909,800 | $887,000 | $28,354,751 |
| 2 | Ontario digital government service | $2,000,000 | - | $2,000,000 | - |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $32,796,800 | $29,909,800 | $2,887,000 | $28,354,751 |
| | Total operating expense | $32,796,800 | $29,909,800 | $2,887,000 | $28,354,751 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 4 | Governance, Agency oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning - capital expense | $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 | - |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Governance, agency oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning – Capital assets | $4,308,200 | - | $4,308,200 | - |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $4,308,200 | - | $4,308,200 | - |
| | Total capital assets | $4,308,200 | - | $4,308,200 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3405-1 | Governance, Agency Oversight, and Centre for Leadership and Learning | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | | $25,196,400 |
| | Employee benefits | | | $3,069,600 |
| | Transportation and communication | | | $674,000 |
| | Services | | | $7,947,200 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | | $540,200 |
| | Transfer payments | | | |
| | Quarter Century Club | | $162,000 | |
| | Grants to the Institute of Public Administration of Canada | | $100,000 | $262,000 |
| | Subtotal | | | $37,689,400 |
| | Less: recoveries | | | $6,892,600 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | | $30,796,800 |
| | Sub-items: | | | |
| | Corporate Policy and Agency Governance | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $7,735,200 | |
| | Employee benefits | | $1,010,500 | |
| | Transportation and communication | | $193,300 | |
| | Services | | $5,150,700 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $145,900 | |
| | Subtotal | | $14,235,600 | |
| | Less: recoveries | | $6,892,600 | $7,343,000 |
| | Open Government | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $1,602,500 | |
| | Employee benefits | | $160,100 | |
| | Transportation and communication | | $48,100 | |
| | Services | | $230,300 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $32,000 | $2,073,000 |
| | Centre for Leadership and Learning | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $15,858,700 | |
| | Employee benefits | | $1,899,000 | |
| | Transportation and communication | | $432,600 | |
| | Services | | $2,566,200 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $362,300 | |
| | Transfer payments | | | |
| | Quarter Century Club | $162,000 | | |
| | Grants to the Institute of Public Administration of Canada | $100,000 | $262,000 | $21,380,800 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | | $30,796,800 |
| 3405-2 | Ontario Digital Government Service | | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | | $1,130,500 |
| | Services | | | $869,500 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | | $2,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Governance, Agency Oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning Program | | | $32,796,800 |
Capital expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3405-4 | Governance, agency oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning
Capital expense | |
| | Services | $1,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 |
| | Statutory appropriations | |
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | |
| | Other transactions | $43,500 |
| | Less: recoveries | $42,500 |
| | Total capital expense for governance, agency oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning Program | $2,000 |
Capital assets
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3405-3 | Governance, agency oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning – capital assets | |
| | Business application software - salaries and wages | $811,800 |
| | Business application software - employee benefits | $101,500 |
| | Business application software - asset costs | $3,394,900 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $4,308,200 |
| | Total capital assets for governance, agency oversight and Centre for Leadership and Learning Program | $4,308,200 |
Audit Program - vote 3406
The Audit Program provides objective assurance and consulting services to the ministries of the Government of Ontario. It ensures its client ministries meet their business objectives by evaluating and making recommendations to improve governance, risk management, control, accountability and compliance processes and to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of ministry and agency operations.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Ontario Internal Audit Division | $5,242,400 | $5,022,400 | $220,000 | $5,527,152 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $5,242,400 | $5,022,400 | $220,000 | $5,527,152 |
| | Total operating expense | $5,242,400 | $5,022,400 | $220,000 | $5,527,152 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3406-1 | Ontario Internal Audit Division | |
| | Salaries and wages | $24,787,000 |
| | Employee benefits | $2,817,200 |
| | Transportation and communication | $326,800 |
| | Services | $3,722,900 |
| | Supplies and equipment | $105,700 |
| | Subtotal | $31,759,600 |
| | Less: recoveries | $26,517,200 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $5,242,400 |
| | Total operating expense for Audit Program | $5,242,400 |
Poverty Reduction Strategy Program - vote 3407
The Poverty Reduction Strategy Program has been established to support Ontario’s multi - year priority outcome of reducing poverty, inequality and exclusion. The program supports initiatives to continue lifting people out of poverty. The Local Poverty Reduction Fund will support, showcase and evaluate grass-root community action projects that target local solutions to poverty.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference Between 2016‑17 and 2015‑16 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Poverty Reduction Strategy Office | $10,477,100 | $4,500,000 | $5,977,100 | - |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $10,477,100 | $4,500,000 | $5,977,100 | - |
| | Total operating expense | $10,477,100 | $4,500,000 | $5,977,100 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3407-1 | Poverty Reduction Strategy Office | |
| | Salaries and wages | $1,638,000 |
| | Employee benefits | $138,900 |
| | Transportation and communication | $20,300 |
| | Services | $166,400 |
| | Supplies and equipment | $13,500 |
| | Transfer payments | |
| | Local Poverty Reduction Fund | $8,500,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $10,477,100 |
| | Total operating expense for Poverty Reduction Strategy Program | $10,477,100 |
Enterprise Information Technology Services Program - vote 3408
The Enterprise Information Technology Services Program provides leadership in establishing modern information and information technology (I&IT) in order to meet the needs of Ontarians and the OPS. This includes formulating and implementing strategy, ensuring security of systems and data, developing policies, the implementation of common infrastructure, governance and accountability. It also includes the delivery of OPS - wide common services such as hosting services, and network capabilities.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | $25,032,400 | $24,930,500 | $101,900 | $30,610,386 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $25,032,400 | $24,930,500 | $101,900 | $30,610,386 |
| S | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| | Total operating expense | $25,033,400 | $24,931,500 | $101,900 | $30,610,386 |
Operating assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 2 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | $15,875,400 | $11,050,600 | $4,824,800 | $10,706,071 |
| | Total operating assets to be voted | $15,875,400 | $11,050,600 | $4,824,800 | $10,706,071 |
| | Total operating assets | $15,875,400 | $11,050,600 | $4,824,800 | $10,706,071 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | $9,668,200 | $9,851,900 | ($183,700) | $9,807,417 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $9,668,200 | $9,851,900 | ($183,700) | $9,807,417 |
| S | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $296,000 | $910,000 | ($614,000) | $1,483,199 |
| | Total statutory appropriations | $296,000 | $910,000 | ($614,000) | $1,483,199 |
| | Total capital expense | $9,964,200 | $10,761,900 | ($797,700) | $11,290,616 |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 4 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | $51,514,000 | $51,514,000 | - | $44,390,932 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $51,514,000 | $51,514,000 | - | $44,390,932 |
| | Total capital assets | $51,514,000 | $51,514,000 | - | $44,390,932 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|
| 3408-1 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | | |
| | Salaries and wages | | $137,514,800 |
| | Employee benefits | | $18,642,800 |
| | Transportation and communication | | $49,135,000 |
| | Services | | $169,763,700 |
| | Supplies and equipment | | $20,493,700 |
| | Subtotal | | $395,550,000 |
| | Less: recoveries | | $370,517,600 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $25,032,400 |
| | Sub-items: | | |
| | Infrastructure Technology Services | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $117,239,600 | |
| | Employee benefits | $16,187,300 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $48,763,100 | |
| | Services | $159,387,500 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $19,108,600 | |
| | Subtotal | $360,686,100 | |
| | Less: recoveries | $355,486,500 | $5,199,600 |
| | Innovation and Strategy | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $7,681,400 | |
| | Employee benefits | $951,300 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $204,700 | |
| | Services | $532,800 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $276,500 | $9,646,700 |
| | Cyber Security | | |
| | Salaries and wages | $12,593,800 | |
| | Employee benefits | $1,504,200 | |
| | Transportation and communication | $167,200 | |
| | Services | $9,843,400 | |
| | Supplies and equipment | $1,108,600 | |
| | Subtotal | $25,217,200 | |
| | Less: recoveries | $15,031,100 | $10,186,100 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | | $25,032,400 |
| | Statutory appropriations | | |
| Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | | |
| | Other transactions | | $1,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | | $25,033,400 |
Operating assets
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3408-2 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | |
| | Deposits and prepaid expenses | $15,875,400 |
| | Total operating assets to be voted | $15,875,400 |
| | Total operating assets for Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | $15,875,400 |
Capital expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3408-3 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | |
| | Services | $9,667,200 |
| | Other transactions | $1,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $9,668,200 |
| | Statutory appropriations | |
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | |
| | Other transactions | $47,067,600 |
| | Less: recoveries | $46,771,600 |
| | Total capital expense for Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | $9,964,200 |
Capital assets
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3408-4 | Enterprise Information and Information Technology Services | |
| | Information technology hardware | $51,514,000 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $51,514,000 |
| | Total capital assets for Enterprise Information Technology Services Program | $51,514,000 |
Central Agencies Cluster Program - vote 3409
The Central Agencies Cluster (CAC) Program provides leadership and cost - effective Information Technology (IT) support to its clients. CAC develops and maintains the underlying IT solutions necessary to modernize government operations, efficiently delivering cluster services and helping OPS clients to optimize the value of their services to taxpayers.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Central Agencies Cluster | $57,237,300 | $46,466,300 | $10,771,000 | $56,349,222 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $57,237,300 | $46,466,300 | $10,771,000 | $56,349,222 |
| | Total operating expense | $57,237,300 | $46,466,300 | $10,771,000 | $56,349,222 |
Capital expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 3 | Central Agencies Cluster | $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 | - | - |
Capital assets
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 4 | Central Agencies Cluster | $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
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3409-1 | Central Agencies Cluster | |
| | Salaries and wages | $55,808,400 |
| | Employee benefits | $7,908,000 |
| | Transportation and communication | $2,793,000 |
| | Services | $267,188,400 |
| | Supplies and equipment | $2,264,400 |
| | Subtotal | $335,962,200 |
| | Less: recoveries | $278,724,900 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $57,237,300 |
| | Total operating expense for Central Agencies Cluster Program | $57,237,300 |
Capital expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3409-3 | Central Agencies Cluster | |
| | Other transactions | $1,000 |
| | Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 |
| | Statutory appropriations | |
| Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | |
| | Other transactions | $1,000 |
| | Total capital expense for Central Agencies Cluster Program | $2,000 |
Capital assets
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3409-4 | Central Agencies Cluster | |
| | Business application software - asset costs | $1,000 |
| | Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 |
| | Total capital assets for Central Agencies Cluster Program | $1,000 |
Agencies, Boards and Commissions Program - vote 3410
The Agencies, Boards and Commissions Program provides oversight to ensure effective governance, accountability, and relationship management.
The Conflict of Interest Commissioner has responsibility for certain conflict of interest and political activity matters as they apply to chairs and designated ethics executives of public bodies, and to certain employees of ministries and public bodies with respect to financial declarations. The Commissioner provides advice or determinations on specific conflict of interest or political activity matters, advises on financial declarations, approves conflict of interest rules submitted by public bodies and reviews and approves adjudicative tribunals’ ethics plans.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Conflict of Interest Commissioner | $857,500 | $857,500 | - | $875,072 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $857,500 | $857,500 | - | $875,072 |
| | Total operating expense | $857,500 | $857,500 | - | $875,072 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3410-1 | Conflict of Interest Commissioner | |
| | Salaries and wages | $482,700 |
| | Employee benefits | $65,000 |
| | Transportation and communication | $22,000 |
| | Services | $281,800 |
| | Supplies and equipment | $6,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $857,500 |
| | Total operating expense for Agencies, Boards and Commissions Program | $857,500 |
Bulk Media Buy Program - vote 3411
The Bulk Media Buy Program supports the purchase of media time for government marketing campaigns. Funding also covers associated agency fees, creative production costs, market research costs and the development of related marketing materials to support integrated campaigns associated with government initiatives. Paid government advertising is guided by the Government Advertising Act, and reviewed and reported on by the Auditor General.
Vote summary
Operating expense
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2016‑17 | Estimates 2015‑16 | Difference between 201617 and 201516 | Actual 2014‑15 |
|---|
| 1 | Bulk media buy | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | - | - |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | - | - |
| | Total operating expense | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | - | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Operating expense
| Vote - item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount |
|---|
| 3411-1 | Bulk media buy | |
| | Services | $25,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense to be voted | $25,000,000 |
| | Total operating expense for Bulk Media Buy Program | $25,000,000 |
