Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
Summary
The Ministry of Government and Consumer services (MGCS) delivers vital programs, services, and products to ministries across the Ontario Public Service (OPS) and to the public. Services are managed and delivered through MGCS’ four business lines: ServiceOntario, Consumer Protection Ontario, Ontario Shared Services and Information, Privacy and Archives.
Ministry Program Summary
Vote | Program | Estimates | Estimates | Difference | Actual 2015-16 |
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Operating expense | |||||
1801 | Ministry Administration Program | $30,636,200 | $31,433,300 | ($797,100) | $33,661,492 |
1809 | Information, Privacy and Archives | $17,407,500 | $17,407,400 | $100 | $18,726,272 |
1811 | Ontario Shared Services | $214,338,700 | $210,276,800 | $4,061,900 | $203,866,605 |
1812 | Advertising Review Board | $1,169,300 | $1,169,300 | - | $1,152,949 |
1814 | ServiceOntario Program | $227,891,500 | $238,892,800 | ($11,001,300) | $246,542,136 |
1816 | Consumer services | $16,969,800 | $17,036,700 | ($66,900) | $19,350,276 |
1817 | Government Services Integration Cluster | $49,743,100 | $51,240,100 | ($1,497,000) | $53,517,445 |
Total operating expense to be voted | $558,156,100 | $567,456,400 | ($9,300,300) | $576,817,175 | |
Statutory appropriations | $18,868,014 | $18,868,014 | - | $11,864,051 | |
Ministry total operating expense | $577,024,114 | $586,324,414 | ($9,300,300) | $588,681,226 | |
Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $577,024,114 | $586,324,414 | ($9,300,300) | $588,681,226 | |
Operating assets | |||||
1811 | Ontario Shared Services | $1,000 | $2,663,800 | ($2,662,800) | $2,605,520 |
1816 | Consumer services | $3,001,000 | $3,501,000 | ($500,000) | - |
1817 | Government Services Integration Cluster | $1,914,500 | $1,914,500 | - | $1,862,389 |
Total operating assets to be voted | $4,916,500 | $8,079,300 | ($3,162,800) | $4,467,909 | |
Ministry total operating assets | $4,916,500 | $8,079,300 | ($3,162,800) | $4,467,909 | |
Capital expense | |||||
1801 | Ministry Administration Program | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
1809 | Information, Privacy and Archives | $3,415,600 | $3,706,000 | ($290,400) | $3,571,654 |
1811 | Ontario Shared Services | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
1814 | ServiceOntario Program | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | - | $2,738,329 |
1816 | Consumer services | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
1817 | Government Services Integration Cluster | $3,000 | $3,000 | - | - |
Total capital expense to be voted | $5,422,600 | $5,713,000 | ($290,400) | $6,309,983 | |
Statutory appropriations | $10,825,300 | $9,763,900 | $1,061,400 | $7,475,955 | |
Ministry total capital expense | $16,247,900 | $15,476,900 | $771,000 | $13,785,938 | |
Capital assets | |||||
1811 | Ontario Shared Services | $23,564,300 | $9,632,000 | $13,932,300 | - |
1814 | ServiceOntario Program | $14,527,900 | $6,708,600 | $7,819,300 | $1,176,928 |
1816 | Consumer services | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
1817 | Government Services Integration Cluster | $7,872,600 | $6,389,000 | $1,483,600 | $2,681,112 |
Total capital assets to be voted | $45,965,800 | $22,730,600 | $23,235,200 | $3,858,040 | |
Ministry total capital assets | $45,965,800 | $22,730,600 | $23,235,200 | $3,858,040 | |
Ministry total operating and capital Including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $593,272,014 | $601,801,314 | ($8,529,300) | $602,467,164 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
Operating expense | 2016-17 | 2015-16 |
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Total operating expense previously published | $592,100,614 | $593,920,426 |
Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($5,776,200) | ($5,239,200) |
Restated total operating expense | $586,324,414 | $588,681,226 |
Ministry Administration Program - vote 1801
The Ministry Administration Program provides administrative and support services to enable the ministry to deliver results for the government’s objectives and fiscal priorities. Its functions include financial and human resource management, coordination of policy and corporate initiatives, 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 and organizational development.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | ||
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Operating expense | |||||
1801-1 | Ministry Administration | ||||
Salaries and wages | $15,954,200 | ||||
Employee benefits | $1,981,200 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $169,200 | ||||
Services | $62,273,200 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $258,400 | ||||
Subtotal | $80,636,200 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $50,000,000 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $30,636,200 | ||||
Sub-items: | |||||
Main office | |||||
Salaries and wages | $1,776,000 | ||||
Employee benefits | $218,400 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $70,000 | ||||
Services | $469,100 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $22,700 | $2,556,200 | |||
Financial and administrative services | |||||
Salaries and wages | $8,440,600 | ||||
Employee benefits | $1,128,100 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $34,000 | ||||
Services | $52,944,600 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $149,600 | ||||
Subtotal | $62,696,900 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $50,000,000 | $12,696,900 | |||
Legal services | |||||
Salaries and wages | $10,000 | ||||
Employee benefits | $2,000 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $30,200 | ||||
Services | $6,619,700 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $17,100 | $6,679,000 | |||
Audit services | |||||
Services | $989,900 | $989,900 | |||
Communications services | |||||
Salaries and wages | $4,145,400 | ||||
Employee benefits | $406,100 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $32,300 | ||||
Services | $994,600 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $67,100 | $5,645,500 | |||
Human resources | |||||
Salaries and wages | $1,582,200 | ||||
Employee benefits | $226,600 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $2,700 | ||||
Services | $255,300 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $1,900 | $2,068,700 | |||
Total operating expense to be voted | $30,636,200 | ||||
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 | $30,700,214 | ||||
Capital expense | |||||
1801-4 | Ministry Administration | ||||
Other transactions | |||||
Loss on asset disposal | $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 |
Information, Privacy and Archives - vote 1809
Information, Privacy and Archives (IPA) provides corporate policies and guidance on sound practices related to records and information management, access to information, and privacy protection. The IPA collects, preserves, promotes, and facilitates access to the province’s documentary memory for current and future generations.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | |||
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Operating expense | |||||
1809-7 | Information, Privacy and Archives | ||||
Salaries and wages | $8,973,000 | ||||
Employee benefits | $1,202,100 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $419,800 | ||||
Services | $13,998,200 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $268,700 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Archives support grants | $45,700 | ||||
Subtotal | $24,907,500 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $7,500,000 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $17,407,500 | ||||
Total operating expense for Information, Privacy and Archives | $17,407,500 | ||||
Capital expense | |||||
1809-8 | Information, Privacy and Archives | ||||
Services | $3,415,600 | ||||
Total capital expense to be voted | $3,415,600 | ||||
Total capital expense for Information, Privacy and Archives | $3,415,600 |
Ontario Shared Services - vote 1811
Ontario Shared Services (OSS) provides ministries and employees a range of back office services related to procurement, finance, human resources, pay and benefits, and enterprise business services. OSS also supports Broader Public Sector supply chain transformation.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | ||
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Operating expense | |||||
1811-5 | Ontario Shared Services | ||||
Salaries and wages | $131,505,900 | ||||
Employee benefits | $19,871,600 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $8,231,900 | ||||
Services | $56,566,100 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $3,108,100 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Student Experience Programs | $1,000 | ||||
Supply Chain Management and Innovation Projects in the Broader Public Sector | $14,562,300 | $14,563,300 | |||
Other transactions | |||||
Other Transactions - other | $1,883,600 | ||||
Summer Employment | $10,019,100 | $11,902,700 | |||
Subtotal | $245,749,600 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $31,411,900 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $214,337,700 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
Statutory | Proceedings Against the Crown Act | $13,500,000 | |||
1811-27 | OPS Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Centralized Services | ||||
Services | $58,001,000 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $58,000,000 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $1,000 | ||||
Total operating expense for Ontario Shared Services | $227,838,700 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
1811-6 | Ontario Shared Services | ||||
Deposits and prepaid expenses | $1,000 | ||||
Total operating assets to be voted | $1,000 | ||||
Total operating assets for Ontario Shared Services | $1,000 | ||||
Capital expense | |||||
1811-12 | Ontario Shared Services | ||||
Other transactions | |||||
Loss on asset disposal | $2,000 | ||||
Total capital expense to be voted | $2,000 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
Statutory | Amortization - Ontario Shared Services, the Financial Administration Act | $6,495,200 | |||
Less: recoveries | $2,059,200 | ||||
Total capital expense for Ontario Shared Services | $4,438,000 | ||||
Capital assets | |||||
1811-14 | Ontario Shared Services | ||||
Business application software - salaries and wages | $1,318,400 | ||||
Business application software - employee benefits | $192,600 | ||||
Business application software - asset costs | $22,053,300 | ||||
Total capital assets to be voted | $23,564,300 | ||||
Total capital assets for Ontario Shared Services | $23,564,300 |
Advertising Review Board - vote 1812
The Advertising Review Board is designated as a mandatory central service for the procurement of advertising, public and media relations, and creative communications services for the OPS. This ensures ministries and government agencies acquire these services in a manner that is fair, open, transparent and accessible to qualified suppliers.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | |||
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Operating expense | |||||
1812-4 | Advertising Review Board | ||||
Salaries and wages | $506,200 | ||||
Employee benefits | $45,100 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $15,000 | ||||
Services | $583,900 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $19,100 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $1,169,300 | ||||
Total operating expense for Advertising Review Board | $1,169,300 |
ServiceOntario Program - vote 1814
ServiceOntario is the gateway to government services for individuals and businesses including health card; driver and vehicle; outdoor licensing (hunting, fishing); vital events; land and personal property registry; business services, information and intake.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | |||
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Operating expense | |||||
1814-1 | ServiceOntario | ||||
Salaries and wages | $117,167,800 | ||||
Employee benefits | $18,296,700 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $13,354,700 | ||||
Services | $84,084,100 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $12,460,500 | ||||
Subtotal | $245,363,800 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $17,472,300 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $227,891,500 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
Statutory | Claims against Land Titles Assurance Fund, the Land Titles Act | $5,001,000 | |||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $301,000 | |||
Total operating expense for ServiceOntario Program | $233,193,500 | ||||
Capital expense | |||||
1814-2 | ServiceOntario | ||||
Services | $1,999,000 | ||||
Other transactions | |||||
Loss on asset disposal | $1,000 | ||||
Total capital expense to be voted | $2,000,000 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $5,810,400 | |||
Total capital expense for ServiceOntario Program | $7,810,400 | ||||
Capital assets | |||||
1814-3 | ServiceOntario | ||||
Business application software - salaries and wages | $597,900 | ||||
Business application software - employee benefits | $1,000 | ||||
Business application software - asset costs | $13,931,000 | ||||
Subtotal | $14,529,900 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $2,000 | ||||
Total capital assets to be voted | $14,527,900 | ||||
Total capital assets for ServiceOntario Program | $14,527,900 |
Consumer services - vote 1816
As a modern regulator, Consumer Protection Ontario (CPO) provides services directly and indirectly through arm’s-length administrative authorities in the areas of consumer protection, public safety and business law. CPO leads the way to a fair, safe and informed marketplace through education, partnerships, legislation and enforcement.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | |||
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Operating expense | |||||
1816-1 | Consumer services | ||||
Salaries and wages | $10,919,900 | ||||
Employee benefits | $1,361,100 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $483,700 | ||||
Services | $3,507,800 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $172,300 | ||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Grants in Support of Consumer services | $525,000 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $16,969,800 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $2,000 | |||
Total operating expense for Consumer services | $16,971,800 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
1816-3 | Consumer services | ||||
Deposits and prepaid expenses | $1,000 | ||||
Loans and Investments | |||||
Operating assets – Loans and Investments | $3,000,000 | ||||
Total operating assets to be voted | $3,001,000 | ||||
Total operating assets for consumer services | $3,001,000 | ||||
Capital expense | |||||
1816-4 | Consumer services | ||||
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 Consumer services | $2,000 | ||||
Capital assets | |||||
1816-6 | Consumer services | ||||
Land and marine fleet - asset costs | $1,000 | ||||
Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | ||||
Total capital assets for Consumer services | $1,000 |
Government Services Integration Cluster - vote 1817
The Government Services Integration Cluster (GSIC) provides strategic advice and cost-effective technology solutions for the Ministries of: Economic Development and Growth; Energy; Government and Consumer services; Infrastructure; International Trade; Research, Innovation and Science; Seniors Affairs, and the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.
GSIC supports and enables the information technology necessary for its supported ministries and agencies to operate, modernize and transform their business.
Vote summary
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | |||
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Operating expense | |||||
1817-1 | Government Services Integration Cluster | ||||
Salaries and wages | $24,723,100 | ||||
Employee benefits | $3,292,600 | ||||
Transportation and communication | $108,000 | ||||
Services | $78,321,900 | ||||
Supplies and equipment | $22,600 | ||||
Subtotal | $106,468,200 | ||||
Less: recoveries | $56,725,100 | ||||
Total operating expense to be voted | $49,743,100 | ||||
Total operating expense for Government Services Integration Cluster | $49,743,100 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
1817-7 | Government Services Integration Cluster | ||||
Deposits and prepaid expenses | $1,914,500 | ||||
Total operating assets to be voted | $1,914,500 | ||||
Total operating assets for Government Services Integration Cluster | $1,914,500 | ||||
Capital expense | |||||
1817-3 | Government Services Integration Cluster | ||||
Services | $2,000 | ||||
Other transactions | $1,000 | ||||
Total capital expense to be voted | $3,000 | ||||
Statutory appropriations | |||||
Other transactions | |||||
Statutory | Amortization, the Financial Administration Act | $798,100 | |||
Less: recoveries | $221,200 | ||||
Total capital expense for Government Services Integration Cluster | $579,900 | ||||
Capital assets | |||||
1817-6 | Government Services Integration Cluster | ||||
Business application software - salaries and wages | $1,948,200 | ||||
Business application software - employee benefits | $272,800 | ||||
Business application software - asset costs | $5,651,600 | ||||
Total capital assets to be voted | $7,872,600 | ||||
Total capital assets for Government Services Integration Cluster | $7,872,600 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.