Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I would like to request the following information regarding the drug testing of beneficiaries with work expectations which took effect July 2013:

1. The number of beneficiaries referred to jobs which require drug testing
2. The number of beneficiaries who failed or refused a drug test
3. The number of beneficiaries who, after failing or refusing a drug test, were required to repay the cost of their drug test (as noted on factsheet JOBS105 - JUL13)
4. The number of beneficiaries who, after failing or refusing a drug test, subsequently failed or refused a second drug test.
5. The cost (or estimated cost) of implementing and enforcing the policy, with a breakdown if possible.
6. The amount saved (or estimated amount saved) so far from benefit sanctions on those who failed or refused drug tests.

I would prefer to receive an electronic response. Queries about this request will be automatically forwarded to me by the fyi.org.nz website.

With regards to s12 of the OIA, I am an NZ citizen and in NZ.

Yours faithfully,

Alex Harris