DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

In 2009-10 the Department incurred expenses of $1.119 billion, an increase of 10.6% on theDepartment, it was within budget targets and is indicative of the increase in services beingprovided, as well as the increased cost of service delivery in the health and welfare sectors. years with employee expenses continuing to be the major expense category accounting forjust over 50% of total expenses.Employee ExpensesEmployee expenses grew by 12.6% in 2009-10 to $567.9 million as a result of Enterprise Bargaining Agreements negotiated however additional allowances werenegotiated for surgeons outside of the EBA process and normal wage indexationwas applied. Total staff numbers increased by 349 full time equivalent positions during the staff. The increased staff have been employed across the Department to meet the demand forservices and to expand targeted services in priority areas.Administrative ExpensesAdministrative expenses increased by 10.1% in 2009-10, these expenses include repairsand maintenance, depreciation of assets, and purchased goods and services. The majorincreases by category of expense were: $1.5 million for client travel.The increase in these expenses is due in part to the increased demand for services andthe enhancement of some services funded by the Government. In particular the Patient new Scheme. Repairs and maintenance expenses increased to fund emergency powergeneration options for Royal Darwin Hospital.Department Health and Families 169