The planned resource use for Output 1.1 was revised from $3,849.3m to $3,753.6m in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements 2005–06. Actual expenses for 2005–06 were $3,939.1m. The DMO's 2005–06 budget included an estimate of funding for those projects expected to be approved in the current year. While the number of projects expected to be approved did not occur, the planned resource use increased significantly from the previous year.
Approved Major Capital Equipment Projects
In its role of supporting Defence capabilities through efficient and effective acquisition and sustainment of equipment for the ADF, the DMO manages the Approved Major Capital Equipment Program as well as a program of minor projects. The Approved Major Capital Equipment Program consists of project elements which are funded from the Defence Capability Plan and are transferred to the DMO following approval. Approved Major Capital Equipment Program projects are generally costed at $20m or more, although individual project phases within the Defence Capability Plan such as studies, or pre-second pass elements, can cost less.
Minor Capital Investment Projects
The program of minor projects comprises projects that are funded from outside the Defence Capability Plan—such projects cost less than $20m and are part of the other capital Purchases category.