Annual Report 2015/16

View the Chief Executive's overview online here.

Download the full Annual Report 2015/16 (PDF, 3.9 MB), or download each section separately:

• Introduction (PDF, 1 MB)
• Part A - Contribution to priorities and delivery of outcomes (PDF, 1.7 MB)
• Part B - Statement of performance (PDF, 400 KB)
• Part C - Annual financial statements (PDF, 207 KB)
• Part D - Appendices (PDF, 318 KB).

Or, read the Annual Report 2015/16 online:

Introductory sections

• Chief Executive's overview
• What Corrections does - Change Lives, Shape Futures
• Corrections and the Justice Sector
• Making a difference in a challenging environment
• Corrections by the numbers
  • Offender Summary
• Financial overview

Part A – Contribution to Priorities and Delivery of Outcomes

• Public Safety is Improved - The Department of Corrections operates a safe and secure corrections system, which is fundamental to public safety and effective justice in New Zealand.
  
  • Increasing prison population
  • Integrity of prison sentences
  • Minimising risks of harm to others
  • Our staff are equipped to be safe and respond where necessary
  • Offenders in the community
  • Electronic monitoring of offenders
  • The Judiciary and New Zealand Parole Board
  • Continued focus on public protection

• Re-offending is Reduced - Reducing re-offending is our ultimate goal.
  • Reducing the rate of re-offending
  • Industry, Treatment and Learning programme
  • Corrections will continue to look for new ways to rehabilitate offenders
  • Our approach to reintegration
  • Succeeding with Māori
  • Working with external organisations to reduce re-offending
  • Maintaining the health and wellbeing of offenders in custody
• Better Public Value - Corrections makes the most of our resources, ensuring value for taxpayers' money.
  • Modern infrastructure
  • Governance and oversight
• Visible Leadership - Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff, ensuring that they have the skills and training to make a difference in the lives of offenders.
  • Supporting our people
  • Health and safety
  • Integrity
  • Our people
  • Community support and partnerships

Part B – Statement of Performance

• Statement of Responsibility and Auditor's Report
• Statement of Performance 2015/16
  • Appropriation – Prison-based Custodial Services
  • Appropriation – Sentences and Orders Served in the Community
  • Appropriation – Rehabilitation and Reintegration
  • Appropriation – Information and Administrative Services to the Judiciary and New Zealand Parole Board
  • Appropriation – Policy Advice and Ministerial Services (Multi-Category Output Appropriation)
  • Glossary of Terms

Part C – Annual Financial Statements

• The Year at a Glance
• Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense
• Statement of Changes in Taxpayers’ Funds
• Statement of Financial Position
• Statement of Cash Flows
• Statement of Commitments
• Statement of Contingent Liabilities and Assets
• Statement of Trust Monies
• Notes to the Financial Statements
• Statements of Expenses and Capital Expenditure
  • Statement of Departmental Expenditure and Capital Expenditure Against Appropriations
  • Statement of Capital Injections
  • Statement of Capital Injections Without, or in Excess of, Authority
  • Statement of Expenses and Capital Expenditure Incurred Without, or in Excess of, Authority

Part D – Appendices

• Appendix One: Progress towards the June 2017 target of a 25% reduction in re-offending
• Appendix Two: Recidivism Index
• Appendix Three: Recidivism Index and Rehabilitation Quotient
• Appendix Four: Report under section 190 of the Corrections Act 2004 and Parole Act 2002
• Appendix Five: Report under section 121 of the Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014
• Appendix Six: Report under section 50 (a) of the Victims’ Rights Act 2002
• Appendix Seven: Profile of our people
• Appendix Eight: Prison Performance Table