Individualising entitlements in New Zealand’s benefit and social assistance systems Last Publication Date: 25 Jun 2018 Entitlement to most benefits and social assistant transfers are heavily reliant on the couple unit of assessment. This has serious impacts on a growing number of…
Making Tax Simpler | Better Administration of Social Policy Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2017 This discussion document explores some proposals for improving the way social policy entitlements and obligations are administered by Inland Revenue. These entitlement and obligation payments are: Working…
The Impact Of Rising Housing Costs On Accommodation Supplement Recipients Last Publication Date: 28 Jun 2017 This research measures trends in the housing costs and incomes of Accommodation Supplement recipients over the last decade. It was undertaken to inform the Ministry of…
2016 Benefit System Performance Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2016 This report highlights key dynamics of the benefit system and how they impact long-term benefit dependency. It is the fourth internal actuarial report produced in relation…
2015 Benefit System Performance Report Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2016 This is the third internal actuarial report produced in relation to the forward liability of the benefit system. The purpose of the report is for the…
Understanding attitudes towards business data secrecy Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 This study was undertaken to get a deeper understanding of the business community’ views. We explored how the business community’s attitudes differ depending on whether IR…
Making decisions in the face of uncertainty: Understanding risk Last Publication Date: 01 May 2016 This paper is Part 1 in a series of three discussion papers that aims to provide a broad frame of reference for discussion of risk in…
Public sector accountability through raising concerns Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2016 The theme for our 2014/15 work programme was Governance and accountability. Our dedication to transparency and accountability helps to make our country’s public sector management special. Public…
Neighbourhood Social Mix and Outcomes for Social Housing Tenants: Rapid Review Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2015 This rapid review adds to the knowledge base of evidence informing services and programmes for social housing. Specifically, what the outcomes are for social housing tenants…
2014 Benefit System Performance Report Last Publication Date: 01 May 2015 This is the second internal actuarial report produced in relation to the forward liabilities of the welfare system. The purpose of the report is for the…