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In addition, Agency statements of performance include actual GPO and cost by output together with variance explanations where there is a material variance from budget. Annual Reports for 2009 10, which include agency financial statements, MD&A and statement of performance, will be tabled shortly in accordance with established procedures.

Finance—government programs
(Question No 1138)

Mr Seselja asked the Minister for Industrial Relations, upon notice, on 26 August 2010:

(1) In relation to each portfolio area, what were the top ten underspending programs in the 2009-10 financial year.

(2) What was the cause of each underspend.

(3) Will any funding be rolled over into the 2010-11 financial year as a result of the underspend.

(4) What were the top ten program overspending programs in the 2009-10 financial year.

(5) Where was funding allocated from to accommodate the overspend.

(6) What adjustments have been made to the 2010-11 budget as a result of the overspend and by how much and in what areas have adjustments been made.

Ms Gallagher: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

Details of rollovers of appropriation are published in agency annual reports and relevant instruments prepared under the Financial Management Act 1996 are tabled by the Treasurer from time to time. Details of overspending programs are similarly disclosed in the Budget Papers in the event additional funding is provided (as occurred in the 2010-11 Budget) and agency annual reports. The Treasurer tables information on funds allocated from the Treasurer’s advance in accordance with relevant statutory requirements from time to time.

Finance—government programs
(Question Nos 1139 and 1140)

Mr Seselja asked the Attorney-General and Minister for Emergency Services, upon notice, on 26 August 2010: