Example 25

Statements of intent: Examples of reporting practice.

Vote Internal Affairs, Performance Information for Appropriations (2008/09), pages 195-196

Output Performance Measures and Standards


2007/08 2008/09
Performance Measures Budgeted Standard Estimated Actual Standard Budget Standard
Regulatory Services - Gambling


Percentage of licence renewal applications processed within two months of receipt is no less than: 80% 73% 80%
Percentage of all other licence applications processed within one month of receipt is no less than: 90% 80% 90%
Percentage of audits of gaming machine societies completed within three months and the balance within six months. 80% within 3 months
20% within 6 months
80% within 3 months
20% within 6 months
80% within 3 months
20% within 6 months
Percentage of breaches found in audits and investigations that are followed up and result in rectification or further compliance action, in accordance with the timeframes set out in the relevant follow-up process, is no less than: 100% 100% 100%
Percentage of gambling prosecution cases dismissed where prima facie case is not established is no more than: Revised measure Revised measure 5%
Percentage of respondents to a survey of gambling sector organisations and operators who rate their satisfaction with how information services provided by the Department support their ability to comply with relevant laws, conditions and rules at 3 or above on a scale of 1 to 5 is no less than: 85% 85% 85%
Number of formal presentations and compliance educational inspections to the gambling sector. 10 formal presentations
500 compliance educational inspections
25 formal presentations
250 compliance educational inspections
10 formal presentations
As required for compliance educational inspections
Activity Information1


Number of licence renewal applications processed. New measure New measure 350 - 400
Number of other licence applications processed. New measure New measure 5,500- 6,000
Number of audits of casino operators and gambling sector organisations identified as high risk, in accordance with their risk profile. As required 60 As required
Number of investigations of casino operators and gambling sector organisations where serious non-compliance is identified through audit, intelligence or complaints. As required 70 As required
Number of instances of non-compliance with gambling laws that are detected during audits and investigations that result in a warning or sanction. As required 400 As required
Number of non-compliant activities that have resulted in a prosecution, an infringement notice, or application to the Gambling Commission. As required 70 As required
Gambling Commission


The Gambling Commission’s satisfaction with the services provided by the secretariat is 3 or above on a scale of 1 to 5. 3 or above 3 3 or above
Regulatory Services - Censorship


Percentage of non-compliant practices identified during inspection processes or as a result of complaints are dealt with during the inspection or within 3 months, and the balance dealt with within 12 months. 75% within 3 months
25% within 12 months
75% within 3 months
25% within 12 months
75% within 3 months
25% within 12 months
Percentage of censorship prosecution cases dismissed where prima facie case is not established is no more than: Revised measure Revised measure 5%
Activity Information1


Number of inspections at outlets for publications/videos/films undertaken. 1,500 1,500 1,500
Number of censorship complaints and proactive investigations for publications/videos/films and on the Internet responded to. 700 700 700
Number of censorship prosecutions undertaken. 20 - 40 40 20 - 40
Regulatory Services - Unsolicited Electronic Messages


Percentage of non-compliant practices identified as a result of complaints which are dealt with within 3 months of receipt and the balance dealt with within 12 months of receipt of the complaint. New measure New measure 75% within 3 months
25% within 12 months
Number of formal presentations to industry and the community. New measure New measure 4
Activity Information1


Number of New Zealand-linked complaints and proactive investigations responded to. New measure New measure 700

1: Activity information relates to output volume measures that are demand driven and therefore outside the Department's control.

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