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
($)
VOTE PROGRAM

Estimates
2014-15

Estimates
2013-14

Difference
Between
2014-15
and
2013-14

Actual
2012-13
  OPERATING EXPENSE        
501 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Program 17,318,100 18,247,000 (928,900) 13,096,213
  Less: Special Warrants 3,948,300 - 3,948,300 -
  TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 13,369,800 18,247,000 (4,877,200) 13,096,213
  Special Warrants 3,948,300 - 3,948,300 -
  Statutory Appropriations - - - 20,573,166
  Total Operating Expense 17,318,100 18,247,000 (928,900) 33,669,379
           
  Total Operating and Capital Including Consolidation and Other Adjustments (not including Assets) 17,318,100 18,247,000 (928,900) 33,669,379

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 21 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 # ITEM

Estimates
2014-15

Estimates
2013-14

Difference
Between
2014-15
and
2013-14

Actual
2012-13
  OPERATING EXPENSE        
1 Election Administration 7,869,100 7,728,900 140,200 6,914,907
2 Election Finances Administration 9,449,000 10,518,100 (1,069,100) 6,181,306
  Total Including Special Warrants 17,318,100 18,247,000 (928,900) 13,096,213
  Less: Special Warrants 3,948,300 - 3,948,300 -
  TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO BE VOTED 13,369,800 18,247,000 (4,877,200) 13,096,213
  Special Warrants 3,948,300 - 3,948,300 -
S The Election Act - - - 20,573,166
  Total Statutory Appropriations - - - 20,573,166
  Total Operating Expense 17,318,100 18,247,000 (928,900) 33,669,379

 

 

Standard Account by Item and Sub-Items
($)
VOTE-
ITEM
#		 STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS      
  OPERATING EXPENSE      
501-1 Election Administration      
      Salaries and wages     6,397,600
      Employee benefits     1,471,500
  Total Operating Expense     7,869,100
501-2 Election Finances Administration      
      Salaries and wages     891,600
      Employee benefits     205,100
      Transportation and communication     23,900
      Services     1,290,500
      Supplies and equipment     27,700
      Other transactions      
          Election Expense Subsidies under the Election Finances Act     7,011,200
  Subtotal     9,450,000
  Less: Recoveries     1,000
  Total Operating Expense     9,449,000
  Total Operating Expense for Office of the Chief Electoral Officer Program     17,318,100