(1) The ombudsman must prepare, for each financial year, estimates of proposed
receipts and expenditure relating to the ombudsman office.
(2) The ombudsman
must give the estimates to the Minister responsible for the administration of
the Financial Accountability Act 2009.
(3) The Minister mentioned in
subsection (2) must consult with the parliamentary committee in developing the
proposed budget of the ombudsman office for each financial year.
