Economic Performance

Economic aspect of the triple bottom line reporting allow us to demonstrate how we apply public funds for public use and contribute to Hong Kong's overall economic development. In fiscal year 2005/06, we continued our efforts to control our expenditure to HK$1,366.9 million, down 2.4% from the previous fiscal year. The following table shows the breakdown in the expenditure and financial provisions of our Department. This information is drawn from the Controlling Officer Report of the 2006-07 Estimates of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Further information on our economic performance is also available at www.budget.gov.hk .

Departmental Expenditure 2005-2006

Note: Total departmental expenditure in 2004-05 was HK$1,400.8 million, and hence, a saving of 2.4% was achieved.

Financial Provision by Programme 2005-06 (HK$ million)

Our male to female staff ratio is 1:0.3 as at end of 2005.

Changes in Staff Establishment