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MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - THE ESTIMATES, 2002-03 - Summary
The goal of the Ministry of the Attorney General, together with its justice sector partners, is to build a province where all communities are safe and secure - supported by accountable, efficient, effective and accessible justice and public safety systems. The Ministry has five core businesses: prosecuting crime and preserving public order and personal safety; providing support to victims of crime throughout the criminal justice system; providing courts and related justice services that are fair, timely and accessible; providing decision-making and justice support services to vulnerable people; and providing legal advice and services to government.
The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for managing the administration and delivery of justice services to all communities in Ontario. The Ministry co-ordinates the administration of criminal, civil and family court services, operating a network of more than 250 court offices and providing courtroom and judicial support services. The Ministry prosecutes matters under the federal Criminal Code of Canada, the Young Offenders Act, and the provincial statutes. The Ministry is building integrated and enhanced services to victims of crime by providing a range of victim services such as the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Other programs provided by the Ministry include the Public Guardian and Trustee, the Children's Lawyer and Supervised Access. In addition, the Ministry provides expert legal services to government ministries, agencies, boards and commissions, including advice to the government on constitutional questions and civil litigation conducted on behalf of the Crown. The Ministry also provides support and policy direction to provincial gaming initiatives. Agencies, boards and commissions that are overseen by the Ministry include the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, the Office for Victims of Crime, the Assessment Review Board, the Ontario Municipal Board and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The Ministry also funds Legal Aid Ontario and administers the Special Investigations Unit.
MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - Summary
| 2002-03 Estimates | PROGRAMS | Change from 2001-02 | 2001-02 Estimates | 2000-01 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| OPERATING | ||||
| 120,046,840 | Ministry Administration Program | (3,955,212) | 124,002,052 | 130,284,197 |
| 141,565,600 | Prosecuting Crime Program | 1,140,600 | 140,425,000 | 136,540,090 |
| 296,575,300 | Family Justice Services Program | 8,382,300 | 288,193,000 | 249,571,087 |
| 34,648,000 | Legal Services Program | (18,410,100) | 53,058,100 | 60,501,203 |
| 282,250,300 | Court Services Program | (23,298,500) | 305,548,800 | 281,922,417 |
| 66,914,900 | Victims' Services Program | 1,210,300 | 65,704,600 | 51,994,121 |
| 942,000,940 | Ministry Total Operating | (34,930,612) | 976,931,552 | 910,813,115 |
| 312,500,000 | Less: Special Warrants | 312,500,000 | - | - |
| 48,840 | Less: Statutory Appropriations | 2,688 | 46,152 | 6,351,533 |
| 629,452,100 | TOTAL OPERATING TO BE VOTED | (347,433,300) | 976,885,400 | 904,461,582 |
| ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION | ||||
| 942,000,940 | Expenditure | (34,930,612) | 976,931,552 | 910,813,115 |
RECONCILIATION STATEMENT
| DETAILS | 2001-02 Estimates | 2000-01 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING | $ | $ |
| 1. Previously Published Data | ||
| 1.1 2001-02 Printed Estimates | 976,331,552 | |
| 1.2 2000-01 Public Accounts | 912,032,818 | |
| 2. Government Reorganization | ||
| 2.1 Transfer of functions from other Ministries | 600,000 | 28,963,492 |
| 2.2 Transfer of functions to other Ministries | (30,183,195) | |
| 976,931,552 | 910,813,115 |
MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - Capital Summary
| 2002-03 Estimates | PROGRAMS | Change from 2001-02 | 2001-02 Estimates | 2000-01 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| CAPITAL | ||||
| 7,000,000 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 4,844,057 |
| 34,861,000 | Court Services Program | 1,547,600 | 33,313,400 | 25,343,066 |
| 41,861,000 | Ministry Total Capital | 2,547,600 | 39,313,400 | 30,187,123 |
| 19,500,000 | Less: Special Warrants | 19,500,000 | - | - |
| 22,361,000 | < TOTAL CAPITAL TO BE VOTED | (16,952,400) | 39,313,400 | 30,187,123 |
| ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION | ||||
| 41,861,000 | Expenditure | 2,547,600 | 39,313,400 | 30,187,123 |