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Weddin Shire Council GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2016

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Financial Statements 2016

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Weddin Shire Council

General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Contents

1. Understanding Council’s Financial Statements

2. Statement by Councillors and Management

3. Primary Financial Statements:

– Income Statement– Statement of Comprehensive Income– Statement of Financial Position– Statement of Changes in Equity– Statement of Cash Flows

4. Notes to the Financial Statements

5. Independent Auditor’s Reports:

– On the Financial Statements (Sect 417 [2]) – On the Conduct of the Audit (Sect 417 [3])

Overview

(i) These financial statements are General Purpose Financial Statements and cover the consolidated operations forWeddin Shire Council.

(ii) Weddin Shire Council is a body politic of NSW, Australia – being constituted as a local government areaby proclamation and is duly empowered by the Local Government Act 1993 (LGA).

Council’s Statutory Charter is detailed in Paragraph 8 of the LGA and includes giving Council;

the ability to provide goods, services and facilities, and to carry out activities appropriate to the current and futureneeds of the local community and of the wider public,

the responsibility for administering regulatory requirements under the LGA and

a role in the management, improvement and development of the resources in the area.

A description of the nature of Council’s operations and its principal activities are provided in Note 2(b).

(iii) All figures presented in these financial statements are presented in Australian currency.

(iv) These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Council on 31 October 2016.Council has the power to amend and reissue these financial statements.

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Weddin Shire Council General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 Understanding Council’s financial statements

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Introduction Each year, individual local governments across New South Wales are required to present a set of audited financial statements to their council and community. What you will find in the statements The financial statements set out the financial performance, financial position and cash flows of Council for the financial year ended 30 June 2016. The format of the financial statements is standard across all NSW Councils and complies with both the accounting and reporting requirements of Australian Accounting Standards and requirements as set down by the Office of Local Government. About the Councillor/Management Statement The financial statements must be certified by senior staff as ‘presenting fairly’ the Council’s financial results for the year, and are required to be adopted by Council – ensuring both responsibility for and ownership of the financial statements. About the primary financial statements The financial statements incorporate five ‘primary’ financial statements: 1. The Income Statement

This statement summarises Council’s financial performance for the year, listing all income and expenses. This statement also displays Council’s original adopted budget to provide a comparison between what was projected and what actually occurred. 2. The Statement of Comprehensive Income

This statement primarily records changes in the fair values of Council’s infrastructure, property, plant and equipment. 3. The Statement of Financial Position

An end of year snapshot of Council’s financial position indicating its assets, liabilities and equity (‘net wealth’).

4. The Statement of Changes in Equity

The overall change for the year (in dollars) of Council’s ‘net wealth’.

5. The Statement of Cash Flows

This statement indicates where Council’s cash came from and where it was spent. This statement also displays Council’s original adopted budget to provide a comparison between what was projected and what actually occurred.

About the Notes to the Financial Statements The Notes to the Financial Statements provide greater detail and additional information on the five primary financial statements. About the Auditor’s Reports Council’s financial statements are required to be audited by external accountants (that generally specialise in local government). In NSW, the auditor provides 2 audit reports: 1. An opinion on whether the financial statements

present fairly the Council’s financial performance and position, and

2. Their observations on the conduct of the audit, including commentary on the Council’s financial performance and financial position.

Who uses the financial statements? The financial statements are publicly available documents and must be presented at a Council meeting between seven days and five weeks after the date of the Audit Report. The public can make submissions to Council up to seven days subsequent to the public presentation of the financial statements. Council is required to forward an audited set of financial statements to the Office of Local Government.


This statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. page 4


Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ ’000

Income from continuing operationsRevenue:Rates and annual chargesUser charges and feesInterest and investment revenueOther revenuesGrants and contributions provided for operating purposesGrants and contributions provided for capital purposesOther income:Net gains from the disposal of assetsNet share of interests in joint ventures andassociates using the equity method

Total income from continuing operations

Expenses from continuing operationsEmployee benefits and on-costsBorrowing costsMaterials and contractsDepreciation and amortisationOther expensesNet losses from the disposal of assets

Total expenses from continuing operations

Operating result from continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net profit/(loss) from discontinued operations

Net operating result for the year

Net operating result attributable to CouncilNet operating result attributable to non-controlling interests

Net operating result for the year before grants andcontributions provided for capital purposes

Original budget as approved by Council – refer Note 16

–

– (754)

(754)

(897)

–

Actual 2015

Actual

2,744

217 145

(754)

10,781

177 25

2,597

838 143

30

15,194

3,577

3,643 747

(1,267)

10,954

2,637 3,570

1,809

10,027

5

4a 3,525

– 805

9,145

1,809

805

3,756

2,572 1,855

4e377

4c11

–

1,809

–

3,558

3,558

–

24–

11,636

3,558

971

Budget 1

3e,f

4d

5

4b

4,675

2,980 3,013

Notes

3a

3d3c

2016

149

2016

–

2,079

100

3b 1,982 198 104

4,126 3e,f

–

5

– 3,669

5,023 4,825

19

13

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Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ ’000

Net operating result for the year (as per Income Statement)

Other comprehensive income:

Amounts which will not be reclassified subsequently to the operating resultGain (loss) on revaluation of I,PP&EOther comprehensive income – joint ventures and associatesTotal items which will not be reclassified subsequentlyto the operating result

Amounts which will be reclassified subsequently to the operating resultwhen specific conditions are metNil

Total other comprehensive income for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Total comprehensive income attributable to Council

2,044

2,044

Actual 2015

2,596 285 202

(754)

1,103 2,798

19b 20b (ii) 818

NotesActual

1,809

2,912

2,798 1,103

2,912

2016




Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2016

$ ’000

ASSETSCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalentsReceivablesInventoriesOtherTotal current assets

Non-current assetsInfrastructure, property, plant and equipmentInvestments accounted for using the equity methodTotal non-current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesPayablesProvisionsTotal current liabilities

Non-current liabilitiesProvisionsTotal non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net assets

EQUITYRetained earningsRevaluation reservesCouncil equity interestNon-controlling equity interests

Total equity

153,264

8

20,324

179,858

10

1,738

176,946

176,946

43,316

3,104

173,126 19,862

10

9

684

176,321

155,997

6,397

471

603

5,303

1,503

7

2,422

135,987

682 603

2,577

1,974

682

133,630

150 937

10

179,858

179,858 –

176,946 –

2043,871 20

6a7

Notes

19

8

6,641

2016

124 2

508 6,007

179,523

2015Actual Actual

182,962




Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ ’000

Opening balance (as per last year’s audited accounts)

a. Correction of prior period errorsb. Changes in accounting policies (prior year effects)

Revised opening balance (as at 1/7/15)

c. Net operating result for the year

d. Other comprehensive income – Revaluations: IPP&E asset revaluation rsve – Joint ventures and associatesOther comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income (c&d)

f. Transfers between equity

Equity – balance at end of the reporting period

$ ’000

Opening balance (as per last year’s audited accounts)

a. Correction of prior period errorsb. Changes in accounting policies (prior year effects)

Revised opening balance (as at 1/7/14)

c. Net operating result for the year

d. Other comprehensive income – Revaluations: IPP&E asset revaluation rsve – Joint ventures and associatesOther comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income (c&d)

f. Transfers between equity

Equity – balance at end of the reporting period

2,596

– 2,596 2,596

TotalInterest

–

2,798 – 2,798

–

179,858

–

2,912

–

–

(12,198) –

1,809

189,144

176,946

–

Non-

2,912

(12,198) – –

43,316

controlling

176,946

189,144

– –

Councilinterest

–

equity

Non-

818

– 1,103

– 818 –

1,809

20 (c)

20 (d)

– 1,809

145,828

19b – 285

–

RetainedearningsNotes

(12,198) –

20b (ii) –

133,630

818

285 818 285

(Refer 20b)

Reserves

Reserves

818

43,871

(263)

–

43,316

(Refer 20b)

2016

–

–

176,946

15,221

43,316

19b

2015

– (754)

131,268

– 25,499

37,697 (12,198)

20 (d)

133,630

(15,221)

(552)

–

2,596 2,044

174,902 –

20b (ii) 2,596

202

– –

176,946

2,044

–

285

202 – 202 – 202

Council

179,858

149,403

–

18,135

Earnings

(754)

–

– 174,902

168,965

(754)

–

RetainedNotes

2,094

135,987

263

TotalInterest

controlling

–

EquityInterest

1,103

20 (c) 5,937 – –

168,965 5,937




Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ ’000

Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts:Rates and annual chargesUser charges and feesInvestment and interest revenue receivedGrants and contributionsBonds, deposits and retention amounts receivedOtherPayments:Employee benefits and on-costsMaterials and contractsBorrowing costsBonds, deposits and retention amounts refundedOtherNet cash provided (or used in) operating activities

Cash flows from investing activitiesReceipts:Sale of investment securitiesSale of real estate assetsSale of infrastructure, property, plant and equipmentDeferred debtors receiptsPayments:Purchase of investment securitiesPurchase of infrastructure, property, plant and equipmentDeferred debtors and advances madeNet cash provided (or used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activitiesReceipts:Proceeds from borrowings and advancesPayments:Repayment of borrowings and advancesNet cash flow provided (used in) financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Plus: cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents – end of the year

Additional Information:

plus: Investments on hand – end of year

Total cash, cash equivalents and investments

Please refer to Note 11 for additional cash flow information

6b

Notes

201

(3,760)

598

4,170 152 –

2,191

324

20152016

7,335

2,032

2,355

5,303

(7,580)

11a

(145)

–

2,500

(7,710) –

80

(1,500)

50

–

1,500

7,257 (747)

184 –

9,825 149

3,013

Budget

(3,577)

– (3,669)

2016

2,079

–

–

(250)

6,007

–

6,007

5,303

5,303

–

11a

5,475

(1,500)

–

20

– (4,877)

196

2,992

6,076

2,873

Actual

2,819

2,759

– (2,318) (3,320)

(818) –

(17) (3,243)

250 1,500 –

(56) (3,665) (4,771)

(3,745)

–

6,209

–

(906)

5,303

704

–

Actual

(875) 11b

– 86

59 77

(7)


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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Contents of the notes accompanying the financial statements

Details

Summary of significant accounting policiesCouncil functions/activities – financial informationCouncil functions/activities – component descriptionsIncome from continuing operationsExpenses from continuing operationsGains or losses from the disposal of assetsCash and cash equivalent assetsInvestmentsRestricted cash, cash equivalents and investments – detailsReceivablesInventories and other assetsInfrastructure, property, plant and equipmentExternally restricted infrastructure, property, plant and equipmentInfrastructure, property, plant and equipment – current year impairmentsPayables, borrowings and provisionsDescription of (and movements in) provisionsStatement of cash flows – additional informationCommitments for expenditureStatement of performance measures:13a (i) Local government industry indicators (consolidated)13a (ii) Local government industry graphs (consolidated)13b Local government industry indicators (by fund)Investment propertiesFinancial risk managementMaterial budget variationsStatement of developer contributionsContingencies and other liabilities/assets not recognisedInterests in other entities

Financial result and financial position by fund‘Held for sale’ non-current assets and disposal groupsEvents occurring after the reporting dateDiscontinued operationsIntangible assetsReinstatement, rehabilitation and restoration liabilitiesFair value measurement

Additional council disclosures

Council information and contact details

n/a – not applicable

Retained earnings, revaluation reserves, changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors

27 70

5048

68 n/a

51

60

54

68 n/a

56

66

63

78

6968 n/a

68 n/a

10272829

78

9(a)9(b)

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34

37

45

57

51 n/a

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19

1516

20

21

47

46

41

42 n/a

18

1213

23

26

Note

22

14

10(a)10(b)

17

6(a)

4

6(c)

9(c)

11

24

2(a)

32(b)

6(b)

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44

42

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Weddin Shire Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies

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The principal accounting policies adopted by Council in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below in order to assist in its general understanding. Under Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs), accounting policies are defined as those specific principles, bases, conventions, rules and practices applied by a reporting entity (in this case Council) in preparing and presenting its financial statements. (a) Basis of preparation (i) Background These financial statements are general purpose financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with: Australian Accounting Standards and Australian

Accounting Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board,

the Local Government Act (1993) and Regulation,

and the Local Government Code of Accounting

Practice and Financial Reporting. For the purpose of preparing these financial statements, Council has been deemed to be a not-for-profit entity. (ii) Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) Because AASBs are sector neutral, some standards either:

(a) have local Australian content and prescription that is specific to the not-for-profit sector (including local government) which are not in compliance with IFRSs, or

(b) specifically exclude application by not-for-profit entities.

Accordingly, in preparing these financial statements and accompanying notes, Council has been unable to comply fully with International Accounting Standards, but has complied fully with Australian Accounting Standards.

Under the Local Government Act (LGA), Regulation and Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting, it should be noted that Councils in NSW only have a requirement to comply with AASBs. (iii) New and amended standards adopted by Council There have been no new accounting standards adopted in this year’s financial statements which have had any material impact on reported financial position, performance or cash flows. (iv) Early adoption of accounting standards Council has not elected to apply any pronouncements before their operative date in the annual reporting period beginning 1 July 2015, except for AASB2015-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Fair Value Disclosures of Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities, which has reduced the fair value disclosures for Level 3 assets. For summary information relating to the effects of standards with future operative dates refer further to paragraph (ab). (v) Basis of accounting These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for: (i) certain financial assets and liabilities at fair

value through profit or loss and available-for-sale financial assets, which are all valued at fair value,

(ii) the write down of any asset on the basis of impairment (if warranted), and

(iii) certain classes of non-current assets (eg.

infrastructure, property, plant and equipment and investment property) that are accounted for at fair valuation.

The accrual basis of accounting has also been applied in their preparation. (vi) Changes in accounting policies Council’s accounting policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.


Weddin Shire Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

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There have also been no changes in accounting policies when compared with previous financial statements unless otherwise stated [refer Note 20 (d)]. (vii) Critical accounting estimates The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates (in conformity with AASBs). Accordingly this requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Council's accounting policies. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on Council and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions Council makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are set out below:

(i) Estimated fair values of infrastructure, property,

plant and equipment,

(ii) Estimated remediation provisions.

Significant judgements in applying Council’s accounting policies include the impairment of receivables – Council has made significant judgements about the impairment of a number of its receivables in Note 7. (b) Revenue recognition Council recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to it, and specific criteria have been met for each of the Council’s activities as described below.

Council bases any estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is measured on major income categories as follows: Rates, Annual Charges, Grants and Contributions Rates, annual charges, grants and contributions (including developer contributions) are recognised as revenues when the Council obtains control over the assets comprising these receipts. Control over assets acquired from rates and annual charges is obtained at the commencement of the rating year as it is an enforceable debt linked to the rateable property or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates. A provision for the impairment on rates receivables has not been established as unpaid rates represent a charge against the rateable property that will be recovered when the property is next sold. Control over granted assets/contributed assets is normally obtained upon their receipt (or acquittal) or upon earlier notification that a grant has been secured, and is valued at their fair value at the date of transfer. Revenue from contributions is recognised when the Council either obtains control of the contribution or the right to receive it, (i) it is probable that the economic benefits comprising the contribution will flow to the Council and (ii) the amount of the contribution can be measured reliably. Where grants or contributions recognised as revenues during the financial year were obtained on condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period and those conditions were undischarged at balance date, the unused grant or contribution is disclosed in Note 3 (g). Note 3 (g) also discloses the amount of unused grant or contribution from prior years that was expended on Council’s operations during the current year.



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The Council has obligations to provide facilities from contribution revenues levied on developers under the provisions of s94 of the EPA Act 1979. Whilst Council generally incorporates these amounts as part of a Development Consents Order, such developer contributions are only recognised as income upon their physical receipt by Council, due to the possibility that individual development consents may not be acted upon by the applicant and accordingly would not be payable to Council. Developer contributions may only be expended for the purposes for which the contributions were required but the Council may apply contributions according to the priorities established in work schedules. A detailed note relating to developer contributions can be found at Note 17. User charges, fees and other Income User charges, fees and other income (including parking fees and fines) are recognised as revenue when the service has been provided, the payment is received, or when the penalty has been applied, whichever first occurs. A provision for the impairment of these receivables is recognised when collection in full is no longer probable. A liability is recognised in respect of revenue that is reciprocal in nature to the extent that the requisite service has not been provided as at balance date. Sale of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment The profit or loss on sale of an asset is determined when control of the asset has irrevocably passed to the buyer. Interest and rents Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Interest income from cash and investments is accounted for using the effective interest rate at the date that interest is earned.

Dividend income Revenue is recognised when the Council’s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend. Other Income Other income is recorded when the payment is due, the value of the payment is notified or the payment is received, whichever occurs first. (c) Principles of consolidation These consolidated financial statements include the financial position and performance of controlled entities from the date on which control is obtained until the date that control is lost. (i) The Consolidated Fund In accordance with the provisions of section 409(1) of the LGA 1993, all money and property received by Council is held in the Council’s consolidated fund unless it is required to be held in the Council’s trust fund. The consolidated fund and other entities through which the Council controls resources to carry on its functions have been included in the financial statements forming part of this report. The following entities have been included as part of the consolidated fund: General purpose operations Sewerage service Due to their immaterial value and nature, the following committees, entities and operations have been excluded from consolidation: Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts The (i) total income and expenditure from continuing operations and (ii) net assets held by these excluded committees and operations is as follows: Total income from continuing operations $90,000

Total expenditure from continuing operations $85,000

Total net assets held (i.e. equity) $55,000



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Note: Where actual figures are not known, best estimates have been applied. (ii) The trust fund In accordance with the provisions of section 411 of the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended), a separate and distinct trust fund is maintained to account for all money and property received by the Council in trust that must be applied only for the purposes of or in accordance with the trusts relating to those monies. Trust monies and property subject to Council’s control have been included in these statements. Trust monies and property held by Council but not subject to the control of Council have been excluded from these statements. A separate statement of monies held in the trust fund is available for inspection at the Council office by any person free of charge. (iii) Interests in other entities Subsidiaries Council has no interest in any subsidiaries. Detailed information relating to the entities that Council controls can be found at Note 19(a). Joint arrangements Council has no interest in any joint arrangements. Associates Where Council has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of another entity, (i.e. where Council is deemed to have ‘significant influence’ over another entities’ operations but neither controls nor jointly controls the entity), then Council accounts for such interests using the equity method of accounting – in a similar fashion to joint ventures. Such entities are usually termed associates. Any interests in Associates are accounted for using the equity method and are carried at cost. Detailed information relating to Council’s interest in associates can be found at Note 19 (b).

County councils Central Tablelands Water County Council

Central Tablelands Water County Council trading as Central Tablelands Water operates, maintains and administers water supply schemes to a significant area of central New South Wales, including towns and villages in the shires of Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra and Weddin. Central Tablelands Water County Council is a constituency of three local government areas, namely, Blayney Shire, Cabonne Shire and Weddin Shire.

The governing body of each County Council is responsible for managing its own affairs. Council is of the opinion that it has significant influence over the Central Tablelands Water County Council and has accordingly accounted for it as an Associate. Detailed information relating to Council’s interest in Associates can be found at Note 19 (b). Unconsolidated structured entities Council has no interest in any unconsolidated structured entities. (d) Leases Council has not entered into any Finance or operating leases. (e) Cash and Cash Equivalents For Statement of Cash Flows (and Statement of Financial Position) presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents includes; cash on hand,

deposits held at call with financial institutions,

other short-term, highly liquid investments with

original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and

bank overdrafts.



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Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet but are incorporated into cash and cash equivalents for presentation of the Cash Flow Statement. (f) Investments and other financial assets Council (in accordance with AASB 139) classifies each of its investments into one of the following categories for measurement purposes: financial assets at fair value through profit or

loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, and available-for-sale financial assets. Each classification depends on the purpose or intention for which the investment was acquired and at the time it was acquired. Management determines each investment classification at the time of initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date. (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets that are ‘held for trading’. A financial asset is classified in the ‘held for trading’ category if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are primarily classified as current assets as they are primarily held for trading and/or are expected to be realised within 12 months of the balance sheet date. (ii) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise when the Council provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention (or in

some cases ability) of selling the resulting receivable. They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date, which are classified as non-current assets. (iii) Held-to-maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Council’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. In contrast to the ‘loans and receivables’ classification, these investments are generally quoted in an active market. Held-to-maturity financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those with maturities less than 12 months from the reporting date, which are classified as current assets. (iv) Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. Investments must be designated as available-for-sale if they do not have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments and management intends to hold them for the medium to long term. Accordingly, this classification principally comprises marketable equity securities, but can include all types of financial assets that could otherwise be classified in one of the other investment categories. They are generally included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the balance sheet date or the term to maturity from the reporting date is less than 12 months. Financial assets – reclassification Council may choose to reclassify a non-derivative trading financial asset out of the held-for-trading category if the financial asset is no longer held for the purpose of selling it in the near term.



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Financial assets other than loans and receivables are permitted to be reclassified out of the held-for-trading category only in rare circumstances arising from a single event that is unusual and highly unlikely to recur in the near term. Council may also choose to reclassify financial assets that would meet the definition of loans and receivables out of the held-for-trading or available-for-sale categories if it has the intention and ability to hold these financial assets for the foreseeable future or until maturity at the date of reclassification. Reclassifications are made at fair value as of the reclassification date. Fair value becomes the new cost or amortised cost as applicable, and no reversals of fair value gains or losses recorded before reclassification date are subsequently made. Effective interest rates for financial assets reclassified to loans and receivables and held-to-maturity categories are determined at the reclassification date. Further increases in estimates of cash flows adjust effective interest rates prospectively. General accounting and measurement of financial instruments: (i) Initial recognition Investments are initially recognised (and measured) at fair value, plus in the case of investments not at ‘fair value through profit or loss’, directly attributable transactions costs. Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade-date – the date on which the Council commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Council has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. (ii) Subsequent measurement Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently carried at fair value.

Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets classified as ‘fair value through profit or loss’ category are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non-monetary securities classified as ‘available-for-sale’ are recognised in equity in the available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve. When securities classified as ‘available-for-sale’ are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the income statement as gains and losses from investment securities. Impairment Council assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. (iii) Types of investments Council has an approved Investment Policy in order to invest in accordance with (and to comply with) section 625 of the Local Government Act and s212 of the LG (General) Regulation 2005. Investments are placed and managed in accordance with the policy and having particular regard to authorised investments prescribed under the Ministerial Local Government Investment Order. Council maintains its Investment Policy in compliance with the Act and ensures that it or its representatives exercise care, diligence and skill that a prudent person would exercise in investing Council funds.



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Council amended its policy following revisions to the Ministerial Local Government Investment Order arising from the Cole Inquiry recommendations. Certain investments that Council holds are no longer prescribed (eg. managed funds, CDOs, and equity linked notes), however they have been retained under grandfathering provisions of the Order. These will be disposed of when most financially advantageous to Council. (g) Fair value estimation – financial instruments The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques. Council uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each balance date. Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used for long-term debt instruments held. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Council establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include reference to the fair values of recent arm’s length transactions, involving the same instruments or other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer’s specific circumstances. The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Council for similar financial instruments.

(h) Receivables Receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment. Receivables (excluding rates and annual charges) are generally due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. The collectibility of receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are written off in accordance with Council’s policy. A provision for impairment (i.e. an allowance account) relating to receivables is established when objective evidence shows that Council will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of each receivable. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement within other expenses. When a receivable for which an impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in the Income Statement. (i) Inventories (i) Raw materials and stores, work in progress and finished goods Raw materials and stores, work in progress and finished goods in respect of business undertakings are all stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure, the latter being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity.



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Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Inventories held in respect of non-business undertakings have been valued at cost subject to adjustment for loss of service potential. (ii) Land held for resale/capitalisation of borrowing costs Land held for resale is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is assigned by specific identification and includes the cost of acquisition, and development and borrowing costs during development. When development is completed borrowing costs and other holding charges are expensed as incurred. Borrowing costs included in the cost of land held for resale are those costs that would have been avoided if the expenditure on the acquisition and development of the land had not been made. Borrowing costs incurred while active development is interrupted for extended periods are recognised as expenses. (j) Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment (I,PP&E) Acquisition of assets Council’s non-current assets are continually revalued (over a 5-year period) in accordance with the fair valuation policy as mandated by the Office of Local Government. At balance date, the following classes of I,PP&E were stated at their fair value: - Plant and equipment

(as approximated by depreciated historical cost) - Operational land (external valuation) - Community land (external valuation)

- Land improvements (as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

- Buildings – specialised/non-specialised

(external valuation) - Other structures (external valuation)

- Roads assets including roads, bridges and

footpaths (internal valuation) - Bulk earthworks (internal valuation) - Stormwater drainage (internal valuation) - Sewerage networks (internal valuation) - Swimming pools (external valuation) - Other infrastructure (external valuation)

Initial recognition On initial recognition, an asset’s cost is measured at its fair value, plus all expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition. Where settlement of any part of an asset’s cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of recognition (i.e. date of exchange) of the asset to arrive at fair value. The discount rate used is the Council’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. Where infrastructure, property, plant and equipment assets are acquired for no cost or for an amount other than cost, the assets are recognised in the financial statements at their fair value at acquisition date – being the amount that the asset could have been exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Subsequent costs Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to Council and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.



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All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. Asset revaluations (including indexation) In accounting for asset revaluations relating to infrastructure, property, plant and equipment: increases in the combined carrying amounts of

asset classes arising on revaluation are credited to the asset revaluation reserve,

to the extent that a net asset class increase

reverses a decrease previously recognised via the profit or loss, then increase is first recognised in profit or loss,

net decreases that reverse previous increases of

the same asset class are first charged against revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset, with all other decreases charged to the Income Statement.

Water and sewerage network assets are indexed annually between full revaluations in accordance with the latest indices provided in the NSW Office of Water – Rates Reference Manual. For all other assets, Council assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that a revalued asset’s carrying amount may differ materially from that which would be determined if the asset were revalued at the reporting date. If any such indication exists, Council determines the asset’s fair value and revalues the asset to that amount. Full revaluations are undertaken for all assets on a 5-year cycle. Capitalisation thresholds Items of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment are not capitalised unless their cost of acquisition exceeds the following; Land - council land 100% Capitalised - open space 100% Capitalised - land under roads (purchases after 30/6/08) 100% Capitalised

Plant & Equipment Office Furniture > $1,000 Office Equipment > $1,000 Other Plant &Equipment > $1,000 Buildings & Land Improvements Park Furniture & Equipment > $2,000 Building - construction/extensions 100% Capitalised - renovations > $10,000 Other Structures > $2,000 Sewer Assets Reticulation extensions > $5,000 Other > $1,000 Stormwater Assets Drains & Culverts > $5,000 Other > $5,000 Transport Assets Road construction & reconstruction > $10,000 Reseal/Re-sheet & major repairs: > $10,000 Bridge construction & reconstruction > $10,000 Depreciation Depreciation on Council's infrastructure, property, plant and equipment assets is calculated using the straight-line method in order to allocate an asset’s cost (net of residual values) over its estimated useful life. Land is not depreciated. Estimated useful lives for Council's I,PP&E include: Plant & Equipment - Office Equipment 10 years - Office furniture 10 years - Computer Equipment 10 years - Vehicles 10 years - Heavy Plant/Road Making equip. 10 years - Other plant and equipment 10 years Other Equipment - Playground equipment 5 to 15 years - Benches, seats etc 10 to 20 years - Library Books 10 years



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Buildings - Buildings 20 to 40 years Stormwater Drainage - RC Pipe 100 to 140 years - Pits 100 years - Covered Drains 100 years Transportation Assets - Sealed Roads: Surface 26 to 32 years - Sealed Roads: Structure 26 to 112 years - Unsealed roads 10 to 33 years - Bridges, Culverts, Causeways 80 to 200 years - Kerb & Gutter 90 years - Footpaths 20 to 50 years Sewer Assets - Dams and reservoirs 100 years - Reticulation pipes 50 to 85 years - Pumps and telemetry 15 to 50 years Other Infrastructure Assets - Bulk earthworks Infinite - Swimming Pools 15 to 50 years - Other Open Space/ Recreational Assets 10 to 80 years All asset residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted (if appropriate) at each reporting date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount – refer Note 1 (s) on asset impairment. Disposal and derecognition An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in Council’s Income Statement in the year the asset is derecognised.

(k) Land Land (other than land under roads) is in accordance with Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act (1993) classified as either operational or community. This classification of land is disclosed in Note 9 (a). (l) Land under roads Land under roads is land under roadways and road reserves, including land under footpaths, nature strips and median strips. Council has elected not to recognise land under roads acquired before 1 July 2008 in accordance with AASB 1051. Land under roads acquired after 1 July 2008 is recognised in accordance with AASB 116 – Property, Plant and Equipment. (m) Intangible assets Council has not classified any assets as intangible. (n) Crown reserves Crown reserves under Council’s care and control are recognised as assets of the Council. While ownership of the reserves remains with the Crown, Council retains operational control of the reserves and is responsible for their maintenance and use in accordance with the specific purposes to which the reserves are dedicated. Improvements on Crown reserves are also recorded as assets, while maintenance costs incurred by Council and revenues relating to the reserves are recognised within Council’s Income Statement. Representations are currently being sought across state and local government to develop a consistent accounting treatment for Crown Reserves across both tiers of government.



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(o) Rural fire service assets Under section 119 of the Rural Fires Act 1997, ‘all fire fighting equipment purchased or constructed wholly or from money to the credit of the Fund is to be vested in the council of the area for or on behalf of which the fire fighting equipment has been purchased or constructed’. At present, the accounting for such fire fighting equipment is not treated in a consistent manner across all Councils. Until such time as discussions on this matter have concluded and the legislation changed, Council will continue to account for these assets as it has been doing in previous years, which is exclude the assets, their values and depreciation charges from these financial statements. (p) Investment property Investment property comprises land and/or buildings that are principally held for long-term rental yields, capital gains or both, that is not occupied by Council. Council had no property classified as investment properties as at 30th June 2016. (q) Provisions for close down, restoration and for environmental clean-up costs – including tips and quarries Close down, restoration and remediation costs include the dismantling and demolition of infrastructure, the removal of residual materials and the remediation of disturbed areas. Estimated close down and restoration costs are provided for in the accounting period when the obligation arising from the related disturbance occurs, whether this occurs during the development or during the operation phase, based on the net present value of estimated future costs. Provisions for close down and restoration costs do not include any additional obligations that are expected to arise from future disturbance. Costs are estimated on the basis of a closure plan.

The cost estimates are calculated annually during the life of the operation to reflect known developments, e.g. updated cost estimates and revisions to the estimated lives of operations, and are subject to formal review at regular intervals. Close down, restoration and remediation costs are a normal consequence of tip and quarry operations, and the majority of close down and restoration expenditure is incurred at the end of the life of the operations. Although the ultimate cost to be incurred is uncertain, Council estimates the respective costs based on feasibility and engineering studies using current restoration standards and techniques. The amortisation or ‘unwinding’ of the discount applied in establishing the net present value of provisions is charged to the Income Statement in each accounting period. This amortisation of the discount is disclosed as a borrowing cost in Note 4 (b). Other movements in the provisions for close down, restoration and remediation costs including those resulting from new disturbance, updated cost estimates, changes to the estimated lives of operations and revisions to discount rates are capitalised within property, plant and equipment. These costs are then depreciated over the lives of the assets to which they relate. Where rehabilitation is conducted systematically over the life of the operation, rather than at the time of closure, provision is made for the estimated outstanding continuous rehabilitation work at each balance sheet date and the cost is charged to the Income Statement. Provision is made for the estimated present value of the costs of environmental clean-up obligations outstanding at the balance sheet date. These costs are charged to the Income Statement. Movements in the environmental clean-up provisions are presented as an operating cost, except for the unwind of the discount, which is shown as a borrowing cost. Remediation procedures generally commence soon after the time the damage, remediation process and



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estimated remediation costs become known, but may continue for many years depending on the nature of the disturbance and the remediation techniques. As noted above, the ultimate cost of environmental remediation is uncertain and cost estimates can vary in response to many factors, including changes to the relevant legal requirements, the emergence of new restoration techniques or experience at other locations. The expected timing of expenditure can also change, for example, in response to changes in quarry reserves or production rates. As a result there could be significant adjustments to the provision for close down and restoration and environmental clean-up, which would affect future financial results. Specific information about Council's provisions relating to close down, restoration and remediation costs can be found at Note 26. (r) Non-current assets (or disposal groups) ‘held for sale’ and discontinued operations Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale and stated at the lower of either (i) their carrying amount and (ii) fair value less costs to sell, if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. The exception to this is plant and motor vehicles, which are turned over on a regular basis. Plant and motor vehicles are retained in non-current assets under the classification of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment – unless the assets are to be traded in after 30 June and the replacement assets were already purchased and accounted for as at 30 June. For any assets or disposal groups classified as non-current assets ‘held for sale’, an impairment loss is recognised at any time when the assets carrying value is greater than its fair value less costs to sell.

Non-current assets ‘held for sale’ are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as ‘held for sale’. Non-current assets classified as ‘held for sale’ are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet. A discontinued operation is a component of Council that has been disposed of or is classified as ‘held for sale’ and that represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. The results of discontinued operations are presented separately on the face of the Income Statement. (s) Impairment of assets All Council's I,PP&E is subject to an annual assessment of impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Where an asset is not held principally for cash- generating purposes (for example infrastructure assets) and would be replaced if the Council was deprived of it, then depreciated replacement cost is used as value in use, otherwise value in use is estimated by using a discounted cash flow model. Non-financial assets (other than goodwill) that suffered a prior period impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date. Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life and are not subject to amortisation are tested annually for impairment.



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(t) Payables These amounts represent liabilities and include goods and services provided to the Council prior to the end of financial year that are unpaid. The amounts for goods and services are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. (u) Borrowings Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Amortisation results in any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount being recognised in the Income Statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Council has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date. (v) Borrowing costs Council had no borrowing costs relating to loans as at 30th June 2015. Borrowing costs disclosed at Note 4(b) relate to discount adjustments connected to movements in the provision for tip remediation. (w) Provisions Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and other like liabilities are recognised when: Council has a present legal or constructive

obligation as a result of past events,

it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and

the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date. The discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense. (x) Employee benefits (i) Short-term obligations Short-term employee benefit obligations include liabilities for wages and salaries (including non-monetary benefits), annual leave and vesting sick leave expected to be wholly settled within the 12 months after the reporting period. Leave liabilities are recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date with other short term employee benefit obligations disclosed under payables. These provisions are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables.



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Liabilities for non-vesting sick leave are recognised at the time when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable, and accordingly no Liability has been recognised in these reports. Wages and salaries, annual leave and vesting sick leave are all classified as current liabilities. (ii) Other long-term obligations The liability for all long service and annual leave in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date (which is not expected to be wholly settled within the 12 months after the reporting period) are recognised in the provision for employee benefits. These liabilities are measured at the present value of the expected future payments to be made using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are then discounted using market yields at the reporting date based on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match as closely as possible the estimated future cash outflows. Due to the nature of when and how long service leave can be taken, all long service leave for employees with 4 or more years of service has been classified as current, as it has been deemed that Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months – even though it is not anticipated that all employees with more than 4 years service (as at reporting date) will apply for and take their leave entitlements in the next 12 months. (iii) Retirement benefit obligations All employees of the Council are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death. Council contributes to various defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans on behalf of its employees.

Defined benefit plans A liability or asset in respect of defined benefit superannuation plans would ordinarily be recognised in the balance sheet, and measured as the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the reporting date plus unrecognised actuarial gains (less unrecognised actuarial losses) less the fair value of the superannuation fund’s assets at that date and any unrecognised past service cost. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is based on expected future payments which arise from membership of the fund to the reporting date, calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. However, when this information is not reliably available, Council can account for its obligations to defined benefit plans on the same basis as its obligations to defined contribution plans – i.e. as an expense when they become payable. Council is party to an Industry Defined Benefit Plan under the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, named the ‘Local Government Superannuation Scheme – Pool B’. This scheme has been deemed to be a ‘multi-employer fund’ for the purposes of AASB 119. Sufficient information is not available to account for the Scheme as a defined benefit plan (in accordance with AASB 119) because the assets to the scheme are pooled together for all Councils. The last valuation of the scheme was performed byMr Richard Boyfield, FIAA on 24 February 2016 and covers the period ended 30/06/2015. However the position is monitored annually and the actuary has estimated that as at 30 June 2016 the prior period deficit still exists. Effective from 1 July 2009, employers are required to contribute additional contributions to assist in extinguishing this deficit. The amount of employer contributions to the defined benefit section of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme and recognised as an



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expense and disclosed as part of superannuation expenses at Note 4 (a) for the year ending 30 June 2016 was $ 147,662.83. The share of this deficit that can be broadly attributed to Council is estimated to be in the order of $ 187,631.34 as at 30 June 2016. Council’s share of that deficiency cannot be accurately calculated as the scheme is a mutual arrangement where assets and liabilities are pooled together for all member councils. For this reason, no liability for the deficiency has been recognised in these financial statements. Council has, however, disclosed a contingent liability in Note 18 to reflect the possible obligation that may arise should the scheme require immediate payment to correct the deficiency. Defined contribution plans Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available. (iv) Employee benefit on-costs Council has recognised at year end the aggregate on-cost liabilities arising from employee benefits, and in particular those on-cost liabilities that will arise when payment of current employee benefits is made in future periods. These amounts include superannuation and workers compensation expenses which will be payable upon the future payment of certain leave liabilities accrued as at 30/06/16. (y) Self-insurance Council does not self-insure. (z) Allocation between current and non-current assets and liabilities In the determination of whether an asset or liability is classified as current or non-current, consideration is given to the time when each asset or liability is expected to be settled.

The asset or liability is classified as current if it is expected to be settled within the next 12 months, being the Council’s operational cycle. Exceptions In the case of liabilities where Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months (such as vested long service leave), the liability is classified as current even if it is not expected to be settled within the next 12 months. In the case of inventories that are ‘held for trading’, these are also classified as current even if not expected to be realised in the next 12 months. (aa) Taxes The Council is exempt from both Commonwealth Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. Council does, however, have to comply with both Fringe Benefits Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST). Goods and Services Tax (GST) Income, expenses and assets are all recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the revenue / expense. Receivables and payables within the Balance Sheet are stated inclusive of any applicable GST. The net amount of GST recoverable from or payable to the ATO is included as a current asset or current liability in the Balance Sheet. Operating cash flows within the Cash Flow Statement are on a gross basis, i.e. they are inclusive of GST where applicable. Investing and financing cash flows are treated on a net basis (where recoverable from the ATO), i.e. they are exclusive of GST. Instead, the GST component of investing and financing activity cash flows that are recoverable from or payable to the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.



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Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from (or payable to) the ATO. (ab) New accounting standards and Interpretations issued (not yet effective) Certain new (or amended) accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for reporting periods ending 30 June 2016. Council has not adopted any of these standards early. Apart from the AASB disclosures below, there are no other standards that are ‘not yet effective’ that are expected to have a material impact on Council in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions. Council’s assessment of the impact of upcoming new standards and interpretations that are likely to have an effect are set out below. AASB 9 – Financial Instruments AASB 9 replaces AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and has an effective date for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 (and must be applied retrospectively). The overriding impact of AASB 9 is to change the requirements for the classification, measurement and disclosures associated with financial assets and financial liabilities. These requirements are designed to improve and simplify the approach for classification and measurement of financial assets compared with the requirements of AASB 139. Under the new requirements the four current categories of financial assets stipulated in AASB 139 will be replaced with two measurement categories: fair value, and

amortised cost (where financial assets will only be able to be measured at amortised cost when very specific conditions are met).

Council is yet to undertake a detailed assessment of the impact of AASB 9.

AASB 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers and associated amending standards AASB 15 will replace AASB 118 which covers contracts for goods and services and AASB 111 which covers construction contracts. AASB 15 will introduce a 5-step process for revenue recognition with the core principle of the new standard being that entities recognise revenue so as to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration (that is, payment) to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The changes in revenue recognition requirements in AASB 15 may cause changes to accounting policies relating to the timing and amount of revenue recorded in the financial statements, as well as additional disclosures. The effective date of this standard is for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. Council is yet to undertake a detailed assessment of the impact of AASB 15. AASB ED 260 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities The AASB previously issued exposure draft AASB ED 260 on Income of Not-for-Profit Entities in April 2015. The exposure draft proposed specific not-for-profit entity requirements and guidance when applying the principles of AASB 15 to income from certain transactions. Much of the material in AASB 1004 is expected to be replaced by material included in AASB ED 260. Specific revenue items that may considerably change are Grants and Contributions. The most likely financial statement impact is the deferred recognition of Grants and Contributions (i.e. recognition as unearned revenue [liability]) until Council has met the associated performance obligation/s relating to the Grants or Contribution. At this stage there is no specific date of release for a standard or a date of applicability.



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AASB16 – Leases AASB 116 Leases replaces AASB 117 Leases and some associated lease-related Interpretations. AASB 16 introduces a single lease accounting model (for lessees) that will require all leases to be accounted for on the balance sheet (ie. recognition of both a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease) for all leases with a term of more than 12 months unless the underlying assets are determined to be of ‘low value’. There will also be detailed disclosure requirements for all lessees. The effective date of this standard is for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Council is yet to undertake a detailed assessment of the accounting impacts from AASB 16. However, based on preliminary assessments, impacts from the first time adoption of the standard are likely to include:

- a significant increase in lease assets and financial liabilities recognised on the balance sheet,

- a reduction in reported equity as the carrying amount of lease assets will reduce more quickly than the carrying amount of lease liabilities,

- lower operating cash outflows and higher financing cash flows in the statement of cash flows as principal repayments on all lease liabilities will now be included in financing activities rather than operating activities.

AASB2015-6 – Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Extending Related Party Disclosures to Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities From 1 July 2016, AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures will apply to Council. This means that Council will be required to disclose information about related parties and Council transactions with those related parties. Related parties will more than likely include the Mayor, Councillors and certain Council staff. In addition, the close family members of those people and any organisations that they control or are associated with will be classified as related parties

(and fall under the related party reporting requirements). AASB 2014 – 10 Sale or Contribution of Assets Between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture The amendments address an acknowledged inconsistency between the requirements in AASB 10 and those in AASB 128 (2011), in dealing with the sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture. The main consequence of the amendments is that a full gain or loss is recognised when a transaction involves a business (whether it is housed in a subsidiary or not). A partial gain or loss is recognised when a transaction involves assets that do not constitute a business, even if these assets are housed in a subsidiary. The effective date of this standard is for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. This standard will only impact Council where there has been a sale or contribution of assets between the entity and the associate/joint venture.

(ac) Rounding of amounts Unless otherwise indicated, amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars. (ad) Comparative figures To ensure comparability with the current reporting period’s figures, some comparative period line items and amounts may have been reclassified or individually reported for the first time within these financial statements and/or the notes. (ae) Disclaimer Nothing contained within these statements may be taken to be an admission of any liability to any person under any circumstance.


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Note 2(a). Council functions/activities – financial information

1. Includes: rates and annual charges (incl. ex-gratia), untied general purpose grants and unrestricted interest and investment income.

2016Actual

2015Actual

2015 2016

$ ’000 Income, expenses and assets have been directly attributed to the following functions/activities.Details of these functions/activities are provided in Note 2(b).

Income from continuing operations

Expenses from continuing operations

Total assets held (current &

non-current) Functions/activities

20162015Actual Actual Actual

Grants included in income from continuing operations

Operating result from continuing operations

Originalbudget

OriginalActual

2016 20152016(168)

(1,666) (1,671) 68

2016Actual

Originalbudget

2016Actualbudget

(93) 285 270 129

– – 1,853

158 1,974

166 168 – 187 1,941

Health Environment 438

476 297 1,824 25

65 569 Public order and safety

Governance Administration

(538) 976 – –

538 938 622 (25)

25 346

27

216

1

1,608 243

137 126

439

268 Housing and community amenities 134

Recreation and culture 2,617 Sewerage services 548 537

72

1 Community services and education 2

471 420

1,957

(134) 334

1

372

1,197 374 406

32 3,390

84 955 901

Transport and communication 2,385 Mining, manufacturing and construction 1 32

2,783 9 22

4,332 23

826 1,403 –

130,389

4,788 24 39 4,530

Actual2016

239 2015

62 60 202

131 7,394 7,243 7,014 30

(321) (229)

38 – (158)

(1,845) (166)

Actual

138 –

97 16

– 10,527 10,014

38 594

– 7,593 46 52

(220) – (218) –

– (208)

38 42 1 –

198 719

38 (183) (400)

(235) – –

(817) 128

1,662 (1,125)

(22)

–

(1,947) (21)

(3,146)

10,781

– –

10,781

–

25

–

2,269 (5,464)

(754)

31 451 2,031

13 (12)

(1,211)

3,558

– 177

1,809

2,304

4,685 4,769 4,778

812 159,661

(1,987) –

162,638

1,223 1,133 82 128,423

179,523

20,324 –

182,962

–

3,313

19,862 2,481

4,750

– 2,501

9,145 11,636 10,027

– 25 –

1,742 1,798

177 –

–

1,776 2,386

5,317 11,636 9,145

4,685

5,999 Share of gains/(losses) in associates

General purpose income 1

continuing operations

4,778 and joint ventures (using the equity method)

Operating result from

–

Economic affairs

10,425 Total functions and activities

1,730

4,769

10,954 15,194


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Note 2(b). Council functions/activities – component descriptions

Details relating to the Council’s functions/activities as reported in Note 2(a) are as follows:

GOVERNANCE

ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY

HEALTH

ENVIRONMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EDUCATION

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AMENITIES

SEWERAGE SERVICES

RECREATION AND CULTURE

MINING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

ECONOMIC AFFAIRSIncludes camping areas and caravan parks; tourism and area promotion; industrial development promotion; realestate development; and other business undertakings.

Includes administration and education; other community services; youth services; aged and disabled; and otherfamily and children services.

Includes public cemeteries; public conveniences; street lighting; town planning; Housing;other sanitation andgarbage.

Includes public libraries; museums; art galleries; community centres and halls, including public halls andperforming arts venues; sporting grounds and venues; swimming pools; parks; gardens (including dams); andother sporting, recreational and cultural services.

Includes building control, quarries and pits, other.

Urban Roads; sealed and unsealed rural roads; regional roads; bridges; footpaths; parking areas; RMS Works;other

Includes noxious plants and insect/vermin control; other environmental protection; solid waste management,including domestic waste; other waste management; other sanitation; and garbage, street cleaning, drainageand stormwater management.

Includes costs relating to Council’s role as a component of democratic government, including elections,members’ fees and expenses, subscriptions to local authority associations, meetings of Council and policy-making committees, and legislative compliance.

Includes corporate support and other support services, engineering works, and any Council policy compliance.

Fire protection, animal control, enforcement of local government regulations, emergency services, other.

Includes inspections, immunisation, food control, administration, health centres etc.


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Note 3. Income from continuing operations

$ ’000

(a) Rates and annual charges

Ordinary ratesResidentialFarmlandMiningBusinessTotal ordinary rates

Special ratesNil

Annual charges (pursuant to s.496, s.496A, s.496B, s.501 & s.611)Domestic waste management servicesSewerage servicesWaste management services (non-domestic)Total annual charges

TOTAL RATES AND ANNUAL CHARGES

Council has used 01/07/2014 year valuations provided by the NSW Valuer General in calculating its rates.

873

2,980 2,744

487 79

307 293 399

768 76

Actual

647

114

1,341

Actual

1,976

5 1,266

600

105

Notes 2016 2015

5

2,107


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Note 3. Income from continuing operations (continued)

$ ’000

(b) User charges and fees

Specific user charges (per s.502 – specific ‘actual use’ charges)

Sewerage servicesTotal user charges

Other user charges and fees(i) Fees and charges – statutory and regulatory functions (per s.608)Building regulationPrivate works – section 67Town planningTotal fees and charges – statutory/regulatory

(ii) Fees and charges – other (incl. general user charges (per s.608))Caravan parkCemeteriesRMS (formerly RTA) charges (state roads not controlled by Council)Swimming centresWaste disposal tipping feesCommunity technology centreOtherTotal fees and charges – other

TOTAL USER CHARGES AND FEES

63

113

20 1,388

114 14

61

Notes

20

36

15

69

20 2,049

70

2016Actual

2015Actual

20

162 139 37

19 19

26 201 25

224

53 66

1,982

1,738 2,377

2,597


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$ ’000

(c) Interest and investment revenue (including losses)

Interest – Interest on overdue rates and annual charges (incl. special purpose rates) – Interest earned on investments (interest and coupon payment income)TOTAL INTEREST AND INVESTMENT REVENUE

Interest revenue is attributable to:Unrestricted investments/financial assets:Overdue rates and annual charges (general fund)General Council cash and investmentsRestricted investments/funds – external:Sewerage fund operationsTotal interest and investment revenue recognised

(d) Other revenues

Rental income – other council propertiesCommissions and agency feesRecycling income (non-domestic)Insurance rebatesSouthern phone company dividendExcess vehicle weight scheme dissolution paymentTOTAL OTHER REVENUE

198

9

198

34

217

156

217

9

163

8

45

Notes

36

41

104

26 24 41

24 – 30

145

–

40

48

2015Actual

169

2016

162

Actual

8 6


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$ ’000

(e) Grants

General purpose (untied)Financial assistance – general componentFinancial assistance – local roads componentPensioners’ rates subsidies – general componentTotal general purpose

Specific purposePensioners’ rates subsidies: – SewerageSewerage servicesBushfire and emergency servicesDiesel rebateEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsGrenfell flood studyHeritage and culturalLibraryNoxious weedsStreet lightingTransport (roads to recovery)Transport (other roads and bridges funding)Edward square greenethorpe shade sail grantOtherTotal specific purposeTotal grants

Grant revenue is attributable to:– Commonwealth funding– State funding

– –

16 – –

–

949 1,491

– – –

–

– 60

16

20162015

2,501

102 10

5

26

1,512 776

3,745

3,993 3,277

248

1

62

13 –

2,481

–

19

10

36

–

5 19

–

3,993 3,277 359

2,918

–

–

–

–

3

11

63 943

22 –

–

–

Capital

–

2015

61 – –

–

451 35

42

–

16

35

–

Operating 2016

1,475

Operating

5

–

–

14

757

–

–

1,279 –

35

–

–

752

–

14

757

5 757

– 752

–

–

–

Capital

36

3

36

–

36


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$ ’000

(f) Contributions

Developer contributions:(s93 & s94 – EP&A Act, s64 of the LGA):S 64 – sewerage service contributionsTotal developer contributions

Other contributions:Kerb and gutterRecreation and cultureRMS contributions (regional roads, block grant)Total other contributionsTotal contributions

TOTAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

$ ’000

(g) Restrictions relating to grants and contributions

Certain grants and contributions are obtained by Council on conditionthat they be spent in a specified manner:

Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period

Add: grants and contributions recognised in the current period but not yet spent:

Less: grants and contributions recognised in a previous reporting period now spent:

Net increase (decrease) in restricted assets during the period

Unexpended and held as restricted assets

Comprising: – Specific purpose unexpended grants – Developer contributions 105

5

110

–

–

(8)

4,675

682 81

4,126

114

849 682

Actual

849

2016

–

2015

682 –

849 78

17

2016 2015

13 3

94

–

–

68

3

– 10

Actual

Operating

–

Operating

2016

114 102

4

10

14

(4)

110

104

2015

838

13

107

–

68

Capital Capital

15 11

143

(4)

12

114


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Note 4. Expenses from continuing operations

$ ’000

(a) Employee benefits and on-costs

Salaries and wagesEmployee leave entitlements (ELE)Superannuation – defined contribution plansSuperannuation – defined benefit plansWorkers’ compensation insuranceFringe benefit tax (FBT)

Occupational health and safetyTraining costs (other than salaries and wages)TOTAL EMPLOYEE COSTS EXPENSED

Number of ‘full-time equivalent’ employees (FTE) at year end

(b) Borrowing costs

(i) Interest bearing liability costsNil

(ii) Other borrowing costsDiscount adjustments relating to movements in provisions (other than ELE) – Remediation liabilitiesTotal other borrowing costsTOTAL BORROWING COSTS EXPENSED

(c) Materials and contracts

Raw materials and consumablesAuditors remuneration (1)

Legal expenses: – Legal expenses: otherTOTAL MATERIALS AND CONTRACTS

Auditor remunerationDuring the year, the following fees were incurred for services provided bythe Council’s Auditor (and the Auditors of other consolidated entities):

Audit and other assurance servicesAudit and review of financial statements: Council’s AuditorRemuneration for audit and other assurance services

Total Auditor remuneration

23

57

120

–

86

2,891

26 26

3,525

11 26

26

6

26

47

31

1,855

11

1,823

26

26 26

11

58

26

26

2,597

Actual

13

–

Notes 2016

13

Actual

2,637

–

4

2015

243 201

3,104

13

3,756

14

47

231

28

199


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Note 4. Expenses from continuing operations (continued)

$ ’000

(d) Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

Plant and equipmentOffice equipmentFurniture and fittingsInfrastructure: – Buildings – non-specialised – Buildings – specialised – Other structures – Roads – Bridges – Footpaths – Stormwater drainage – Sewerage network – Swimming poolsOther assets – Library books – OtherAsset reinstatement costsTOTAL DEPRECIATION ANDIMPAIRMENT COSTS EXPENSED

2016

–

–

71

–

–

–

– –

–

–

9 & 26

–

2015

– –

Actual

–

Notes

–

–

–

Impairment costs Actual

138

–

–

Actual

–

–

–

–

6 37

–

41

– – 56

8

25 –

41

–

–

– –

283

–

–

2,572

Depreciation/amortisation

257 343 35 32

52

64

108

67

1

283

Actual 2016

3,570

338 347

6

1,196 1,714

5

2015

140

421

1 26


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Note 4. Expenses from continuing operations (continued)

$ ’000

(e) Other expenses

AdvertisingBad and doubtful debtsContributions/levies to other levels of government – Emergency services levy (includes FRNSW, SES, and RFS levies)

– NSW fire brigade levy – NSW rural fire service levyCouncillor expenses – mayoral feeCouncillor expenses – councillors’ feesCouncillors’ expenses (incl. mayor) – other (excluding fees above)Donations, contributions and assistance to other organisations (Section 356)

Electricity and heatingInsurancePostageStreet lightingTelephone and communicationsTOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

Note 5. Gains or losses from the disposal of assets

Plant and equipmentProceeds from disposal – plant and equipmentLess: carrying amount of plant and equipment assets sold/written offNet gain/(loss) on disposal

InfrastructureLess: carrying amount of infrastructure assets sold/written offNet gain/(loss) on disposal

Real estate assets held for saleProceeds from disposal – real estate assetsLess: carrying amount of real estate assets sold/written offNet gain/(loss) on disposal

Financial assets*Proceeds from disposal/redemptions/maturities – financial assetsLess: carrying amount of financial assets sold/redeemed/maturedNet gain/(loss) on disposal

NET GAIN/(LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS

33

97

Actual 2015

202

Notes

80

–

13

Actual

23

35

805

–

–

24 149

77 33 74

(1,500)

(377)

(95)

4

–

(401)

30

(401)

86

2016

63 92

–

7

97

202

1

10

38

128

77

(18)

23

Actual

– 5

5

23

59

–

(62)

–

72

805

48

250

24

–

1,500

–

(250)

Actual

(11)


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Note 6a. – Cash assets and Note 6b. – investments

$ ’000

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 6a)Cash on hand and at bankCash-equivalent assets 1

– Short-term depositsTotal cash and cash equivalents

Investments (Note 6b)Nil

TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASHEQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS1 Those investments where time to maturity (from date of purchase) is < 3 mths.

Cash, cash equivalents and investments wereclassified at year end in accordance withAASB 139 as follows:

Cash and cash equivalentsa. ‘At fair value through the profit and loss’

InvestmentsNil

Note 6(b-i)Reconciliation of investments classified as‘at fair value through the profit and loss’AdditionsDisposals (sales and redemptions)Balance at end of year

Notes

2016Actual

Current Actual

Non-current

2015

507

Actual Non-current

2016

5,500 6,007

– – – –

–

6,007

1,500 (1,500)

–

6,007

–

–

–

5,303

–

5,250 5,303

–

Actual 2015

Current

–

–

53

–

–

– –

5,303

–

–

–


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Note 6c. Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments – details

$ ’000

Total cash, cash equivalentsand investments

attributable to:External restrictions (refer below)

Internal restrictions (refer below)

Unrestricted

$ ’000

Details of restrictions

External restrictions – included in liabilitiesNil

External restrictions – otherDeveloper contributions – sewer fund (D)Specific purpose unexpended grants (F)Sewerage services (G)Sewerage services – mains renewal (G)External restrictions – otherTotal external restrictions

Internal restrictionsPlant and vehicle replacementEmployees leave entitlementDevelopment projectsFuture capital projectsGravel pitsGrenfell medical centreOffice equipmentSwimming pool upgradeTown and shire worksTotal internal restrictionsTOTAL RESTRICTIONS

D Development contributions which are not yet expended for the provision of services and amenities in accordancewith contributions plans (refer Note 17).

F Grants which are not yet expended for the purposes for which the grants were obtained. (refer Note 1 (b)) G Water, sewerage, domestic waste management (DWM) and other special rates/levies/charges are externally

restricted assets and must be applied for the purposes for which they were raised.

1,208

–

(10)

balance

–

Non-current

1,892

867

25 – 110

44 50 – 94

–

536 207

4,250 694

–

–

30 3 – 33

– (820) 1,200

–

214

1,344

2015Actual

(94)

(500)

105

500

(94) 167

3,933

(104) –

4,746

(158)

5

restrictions balance Transfers to

104 85

102 3

– (518)

4,944 (3,061)

Current

–

4,250

104

694

1,000

2,864

329

(2,967)

416

(867)

251 –

4 12

2016

694

206

214

812

–

2,650

706

6,007

813

(84) 813

Non-current

5,303

– 1,261

restrictions 2016 Closing Transfers from

– 3,933

5,303

–

359

Opening

2016

Current Actual

2015

–

Actual

6,007

Actual

813 – –


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Note 7. Receivables

$ ’000

PurposeRates and annual chargesInterest and extra chargesPrivate worksAccrued revenues – Other income accrualsDeferred debtorsGovernment grants and subsidiesTotal

Less: provision for impairmentRates and annual chargesUser charges and feesTotal provision for impairment – receivables

TOTAL NET RECEIVABLES

Externally restricted receivablesSewerage services – Rates and availability charges – OtherTotal external restrictionsInternally restricted receivablesNilUnrestricted receivablesTOTAL NET RECEIVABLES

Notes on debtors above:(i) Rates and annual charges outstanding are secured against the property.(ii) Doubtful rates debtors are provided for where the value of the property is less than the debt outstanding. An allowance for other doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that a receivable is impaired.(iii) Interest was charged on overdue rates and charges at 8.50% (2015 8.50%).

Generally all other receivables are non-interest bearing.(iv) Please refer to Note 15 for issues concerning credit risk and fair value disclosures.

–

134

–

–

Current

47

77 202

–

–

–

Non-current

973

2015

(30)

937

(36) –

427

–

40 –

–

–

–

– –

8

–

–

(6)

– 89

(32)

Non-current

–

545

–

66 86 18 –

–

–

– 508

(37)

466

(5)

9

897

31

508

–

– –

34

937 – –

42

–

192

Current

101 79

2016

–

Notes

– –


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Note 8. Inventories and other assets

$ ’000

(a) Inventories

(i) Inventories at costReal estate for resale (refer below)Stores and materialsTotal inventories at cost

(ii) Inventories at net realisable value (NRV)NilTOTAL INVENTORIES

(b) Other assets

PrepaymentsTOTAL OTHER ASSETS

Externally restricted assetsThere are no restrictions applicable to the above assets.

Other disclosures

(a) Details for real estate developmentIndustrial/commercialTotal real estate for resale(Valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value)

Represented by:Acquisition costsTotal costsTotal real estate for resale

Movements:Real estate assets at beginning of the year – WDV of sales (expense)Total real estate for resale

(b) Current assets not anticipated to be settled within the next 12 monthsThe following inventories and other assets, even though classifiedas current are not expected to be recovered in the next 12 months;

Real estate for resale

Refer to Note 27. Fair value measurement for information regarding the fair value of other assets held.

2015

–

–

Current

–

Notes Non-current Non-current

82 82

201682

2015

82

–

82 –

–

– –

– 82

93

82 –

82 – 5

–

82

(11) – – 82

–

82

– 82

82

82 – 82 82 82

–

–

–

– 2 –

Current

82 42

2

124

–

2016

– 150

124

7

68

–

– 82 –

150

–

– 7


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Note 9a. Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment

At At Carrying At At Carrying$ ’000 cost fair value depreciation impairment value cost fair value depreciation impairment value

Plant and equipment – 5,612 3,416 – 2,196 484 35 (61) (347) 20 – – 5,936 3,609 – 2,327 Office equipment – 968 759 – 209 10 – – (41) – – – 979 801 – 178 Furniture and fittings – 115 91 – 24 4 17 – (6) – – – 135 96 – 39 Land: – Operational land – 1,305 – – 1,305 – – – – – – – 1,305 – – 1,305 – Community land – 1,055 – – 1,055 – – – – – 124 – 1,179 – – 1,179 Land improvements – depreciable – 5 – – 5 – – – – (5) – – – – – – Infrastructure: – Buildings – non-specialised – 9,858 6,077 – 3,781 – 171 – (283) – – – 10,029 6,360 – 3,669 – Buildings – specialised – 4,832 3,217 – 1,615 101 – (66) (138) – – – 4,544 3,032 – 1,512 – Other structures – 1,998 855 – 1,143 8 17 (25) (67) (10) 666 – 2,578 846 – 1,732 – Roads – 86,189 14,392 – 71,797 3,534 14 – (1,196) – – – 89,737 15,588 – 74,149 – Bridges – 31,715 7,109 – 24,606 54 – – (257) – – – 31,769 7,366 – 24,403 – Footpaths – 1,543 635 – 908 – – – (35) – – – 1,543 670 – 873 – Bulk earthworks (non-depreciable) – 30,689 – – 30,689 – – – – – – 30,689 – – 30,689 – Stormwater drainage – 8,563 2,371 – 6,192 33 – – (71) – – – 8,596 2,442 – 6,154 – Sewerage network – 12,555 6,168 – 6,387 64 – – (56) – – – 12,619 6,224 – 6,395 – Swimming pools – 2,183 1,452 – 731 310 – (311) (41) (21) 27 – 1,212 517 – 695 Other assets: – Library books – 418 366 – 52 21 – – (8) – – – 438 373 – 65 – Other - Town Clock – 55 37 – 18 – – – (1) – 1 – 65 47 – 18 Reinstatement, rehabilitation and restoration assets (refer Note 26): – Tip assets – 676 125 – 551 – – – (25) 89 – – 765 150 – 615 TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE,PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIP.

Renewals are defined as the replacement of existing assets (as opposed to the acquisition of new assets).

Refer to Note 27. Fair value measurement for information regarding the fair value of other infrastructure, property, plant and equipment.

as at 30/6/2016

Accumulated

73 155,997 818 – 204,118 48,121 – 4,623 (463) (2,572) 254

as at 30/6/2015Asset movements during the reporting period

AccumulatedAdjustmentsand transfers

Additionsnew assets

Additionsrenewals

Carrying value

of disposals

Depreciation expense

Revaluation incrementsto equity (ARR)

– 200,334 47,070 – 153,264


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Note 9b. Externally restricted infrastructure, property, plant and equipment

Note 9c. Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment – current year impairments

Council has recognised no impairment losses during the reporting period nor reversed any prior period losses.

21,593

6,154 Stormwater drainage8,596

TOTAL RESTRICTED I,PP&E

2,442

229

8,596

–

–

Total other restrictions2,442

6,545

Other restricted assets

Total DWM

–

– 87

150

Infrastructure

– Operational land

Domestic waste management

31

Land

–

12,768

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment

–

12,574 –

–

–

101

2016

cost

– 150

At A/Dep &

44

Land

$ ’000

Total sewerage services

Class of asset

– Operational land

–

Actual

At

Sewerage services

6,154 – 27,134 8,744 18,390

80

18,390

6,223

–

–

128 – – 229

27,134

14

128 –

8,744

128

87

142

13

impairm’tfair value

6,192 6,382

A/Dep & Carrying valuecost

AtCarrying value

Atimpairm’tfair value

6,538 6,167

–

28

150 –

43 –

150

149 –

– 12,705

128

21 101

–

12,841

Actual

14,991 – 40,068 8,752

6,139 6,373 12,512

Actual2015

15

80

Actual

25,077


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Note 10a. Payables, borrowings and provisions

$ ’000

PayablesGoods and services – operating expenditureGoods and services – capital expenditureAccrued expenses: – Other expenditure accrualsSecurity bonds, deposits and retentionsTotal payables

BorrowingsNil

ProvisionsEmployee benefits:Annual leaveLong service leaveSub-total – aggregate employee benefitsAsset remediation/restoration (future works)

Total provisions

(i) Liabilities relating to restricted assets

Externally restricted assetsSewerLiabilities relating to externally restricted assets

Internally restricted assetsNil

Total liabilities relating to restricted assetsTotal liabilities relating to unrestricted assets

– –

945

–

–

–

2016

224 210

233

1,738

122

2015

–

–

Current Non-current Current Non-current

131

96

– 58

657

603

1,974

537

Current

17

66

Notes

81 – 471 684

1,081

TOTAL PAYABLES, BORROWINGS AND PROVISIONS

16

Non-current 2015

603

603

1,974

– –

26 637

2016

682

1,738 45

66

2,406 16

2,422

–

TOTAL PAYABLES, BORROWINGS AND PROVISIONS 682

–

–

Current

–

Non-current

–

– 45

1,503

682

– 558

–

17 1,957

603

–

2,422

17

1,503 682

16


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Note 10a. Payables, borrowings and provisions (continued)

$ ’000

(ii) Current liabilities not anticipated to be settled within the next twelve months

The following liabilities, even though classified as current, are not expectedto be settled in the next 12 months.

Provisions – employees benefits

Note 10b. Description of and movements in provisions

a. Employees leave entitlements and on-costs represents those benefits accrued and payable and an estimate of those that will become payable in the future as a result of past service.

b. Asset remediation, reinstatement and restoration provisions represent the present value estimate of future costs Council will incur in order to remove, restore and remediate assets and/or activities as a result of past operations.

2,420

1,126

(303)

201 –

1,439 1,146

657

Actual2015

–

2015

316 1,011

–

Additional provisions

Asset remediation(86)

Annual leave –

537

(217)

2,106 617

Openingbalance

as at 1/7/15

– Long service leave

558

TOTAL100

–

2016

Class of provision

– –

–

Closingbalance

as at 30/6/16

1,439

Actual

1,146

Decrease due to payments

2016

637

Unused amounts reversed

Remeasurement effects due to

discounting


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Note 11. Statement of cash flows – additional information

$ ’000

(a) Reconciliation of cash assets

Total cash and cash equivalent assetsLess bank overdraftBalance as per the Statement of Cash Flows

(b) Reconciliation of net operating result to cash provided from operating activities

Net operating result from Income StatementAdjust for non-cash items:Depreciation and amortisationNet losses/(gains) on disposal of assetsUnwinding of discount rates on reinstatement provisionsShare of net (profits) or losses of associates/joint ventures

+/- Movement in operating assets and liabilities and other cash items:Decrease/(increase) in receivablesIncrease/(decrease) in provision for doubtful debtsDecrease/(increase) in inventoriesDecrease/(increase) in other assetsIncrease/(decrease) in payablesIncrease/(decrease) in other accrued expenses payableIncrease/(decrease) in other liabilitiesIncrease/(decrease) in employee leave entitlementsIncrease/(decrease) in other provisionsNet cash provided from/(used in)operating activities from the Statement of Cash Flows

(c) Non-cash investing and financing activities

Nil

(d) Financing arrangements

Unrestricted access was available at balance date to thefollowing lines of credit:

Bank overdraft facilities (1)

Credit cards/purchase cardsTotal financing arrangements

Amounts utilised as at balance date:– Credit cards/purchase cardsTotal financing arrangements utilised

1. The bank overdraft facility may be drawn at any time and may be terminated by the bank without notice. Interest rates on overdrafts are interest rates on loans and other payables are disclosed in Note 15.

2

2016 2015

(177)

8

(25)

89

Notes

10

1,809

408 11

290

214

377

5,475

(30)

1

250

26

11 (4)

2,759

(37) 14 5

2 (7)

6,007

250

5,303

2,572

(754)

14

– 4

7

152

2

40

(26)

10

6a 5,303 6,007 –

40 290

10

Actual Actual

3,570

–


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Note 12. Commitments for expenditure

$ ’000

(a) Capital commitments (exclusive of GST)

Capital expenditure committed for at the reporting date but notrecognised in the financial statements as liabilities:

Property, plant and equipmentGrenfell Pool RenewalTotal commitments

These expenditures are payable as follows:Within the next yearTotal payable

Sources for funding of capital commitments:New loans (to be raised)Total sources of funding

Details of capital commitmentsCouncil has committed to the renewal of the Grenfell Pool.

(b) Finance lease commitments

Nil

(c) Operating lease commitments (non-cancellable)

Nil

(d) Investment property commitments

Nil

–

Actual Notes

–

4,000 –

–

4,000

4,000

– 4,000

4,000

Actual

–

2016

4,000

2015


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Note 13a(i). Statement of performance measurement – indicators (consolidated)

$ ’000

Local government industry indicators – consolidated

1. Operating performance ratioTotal continuing operating revenue (1) excluding capitalgrants and contributions less operating expensesTotal continuing operating revenue (1) excluding capitalgrants and contributions

2. Own source operating revenue ratioTotal continuing operating revenue (1)

excluding all grants and contributionsTotal continuing operating revenue (1)

3. Unrestricted current ratioCurrent assets less all external restrictions (2)

Current liabilities less specific purpose liabilities (3, 4)

4. Debt service cover ratioOperating result (1) before capital excluding interestand depreciation/impairment/amortisationPrincipal repayments (Statement of Cash Flows)plus borrowing costs (Income Statement)

5. Rates, annual charges, interest and extra charges outstanding percentageRates, annual and extra charges outstandingRates, annual and extra charges collectible

6. Cash expense cover ratioCurrent year’s cash and cash equivalentsplus all term depositsPayments from cash flow of operating andfinancing activities

Notes

(1) Excludes fair value adjustments and reversal of revaluation decrements, net gain/(loss) on sale of assets and the net share of interests in joint ventures and associates.(2) Refer Notes 6-8 inclusive. Also excludes any real estate and land for resale not expected to be sold in the next 12 months.(3) Refer to Note 10(a).(4) Refer to Note 10(a)(ii) – excludes all payables and provisions not expected to be paid in the next 12 months (incl. ELE).

Amounts

63.81%57.19%

9,939

2015

3.95x

11.17 mths

1,171

0.00x

11.78%

5,264

Indicator

967 5,704

–

8.03%

x12

0.00x

8.1 mths

6.88x5.90x

2014

-51.14%-9.69%

10,777

2016Prior periods

2016

3,265

538 6,007

3,754

239

8.9 mths

7.32%

48.84%

10.62%

0.00x


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Note 13a(ii). Local government industry indicators – graphs (consolidated)

Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=0.00% Ratio achieves benchmarkSource for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #24 Ratio is outside benchmark


Benchmark: ――― Minimum >=1.50 Ratio achieves benchmarkSource for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #24 Ratio is outside benchmark

Commentary on 2015/16 result

2015/16 ratio 5.90x



Purpose of operating

performance ratio

2015/16 ratio 48.84%

Councils own source operating revenue is relatively consistent year on year. The movement in this ratio is largely due to

movement in the levels of external funding receved. The reality is that Weddin Shire

as a "Rural Council" will always remain reliant on some level of external funding for

its financial sustainability.

Purpose of unrestricted current

ratio

This ratio measures Council’s

achievement of containing operating expenditure within operating revenue.

This ratio measures fiscal flexibility. It is

the degree of reliance on external funding

sources such as operating grants and

contributions.

To assess the adequacy of working capital and its ability to satisfy obligations in the short term for

the unrestricted activities of Council.

2015/16 ratio 11.78%

This ratio remains above the benchmark and shows Council has adequate capacity

to meet its current obligations.

Purpose of own source operating

revenue ratio

Council has embraced the Fit for the Future local government reform and is taking steps to improve its operating position

including implementation of an approved a Special Rate Variation. It must be noted that the 2014 comparative figures were

negatively affected by a Financial Assistance Grant timing anomaly.

12%

-4%

-51%

-10%

-60%

-50%

-40%

-30%

-20%

-10%

0%

10%

20%

2013 2014 2015 2016

Rat

io %

1. Operating performance ratio

64% 59% 57% 49%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2013 2014 2015 2016

Rat

io %

2. Own source operating revenue ratio

7.1

4.0

6.9 5.9

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

2013 2014 2015 2016

Rat

io (

x)

3. Unrestricted current ratio


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Note 13a(ii). Local government industry indicators – graphs (consolidated)


Benchmark: ――― Maximum <10.00% Ratio is within BenchmarkSource for Benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #24 Ratio is outside Benchmark


2015/16 ratio 0.00x

Weddin Shire Council continues to remain debt free and is concious of ensuring it is

able to meet any debt servicing requirements prior to undertaking any

borrowings.

Purpose of debt service cover ratio

This ratio measures the availability of operating cash to

service debt including interest, principal and

lease payments

To assess the impact of uncollected rates and annual charges on Council’s liquidity and the adequacy of

recovery efforts.

Debt recovery continues to be an area of focus. This is reflected in the positive

movement of this ratio with the result within the required benchmark.

Council continues to maintain healthy cash levels sufficient to meet its immediate

expenses. This ratio illistrates Council can continue to pay its immediate expenses for a period of 8.05 months before additional

cashflow is required. This is above the required benchmark.

Purpose of cash expense cover ratio


2015/16 ratio 11.17 mths

This liquidity ratio indicates the number of months a Council can continue paying

for its immediate expenses without

additional cash inflow.

Commentary on 2015/16 resultPurpose of rates

and annual charges outstanding ratio 2015/16 ratio 7.32%


0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

2013 2014 2015 2016

Rat

io (

x)

4. Debt service cover ratio

10% 8% 7%

11%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

2013 2014 2015 2016

Rat

io %

5. Rates, annual charges, interest and extra charges outstanding percentage

9.8 8.9 8.1

11.2

0.0

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

2013 2014 2015 2016

Rat

io (

mth

s)

6. Cash expense cover ratio


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Note 13b. Statement of performance measurement – indicators (by fund)

$ ’000

Local government industry indicators – by fund

1. Operating performance ratioTotal continuing operating revenue (1) excluding capitalgrants and contributions less operating expensesTotal continuing operating revenue (1) excluding capitalgrants and contributions

2. Own source operating revenue ratioTotal continuing operating revenue (1)

excluding all grants and contributionsTotal continuing operating revenue (1)

3. Unrestricted current ratioCurrent assets less all external restrictions (2)

Current liabilities less specific purpose liabilities (3, 4)

4. Debt service cover ratioOperating result (1) before capital excluding interestand depreciation/impairment/amortisationPrincipal repayments (Statement of Cash Flows)plus borrowing costs (Income Statement)

5. Rates, annual charges, interest and extra charges outstanding percentageRates, annual and extra charges outstandingRates, annual and extra charges collectible

6. Cash expense cover ratioCurrent year’s cash and cash equivalentsplus all term depositsPayments from cash flow of operating andfinancing activities

Notes

(1) - (4) Refer to Notes at Note 13a(i) above.(5) General fund refers to all of Council’s activities except for its sewer activity which is listed separately.

7.02

prior period:

46.31%

prior period:

Water

n/amths mths mths

prior period: n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

2016

7.58%

7.47x

0.00

0.00x

10.22 mths

90.81% 55.49%

x12

96.34%

6.81%

n/a

n/a

n/a

5.90x

11.05%

2016

0.00x

General 5Sewer

prior period:

8.10%n/a

2016

prior period:

0.00

7.41%

n/a

24.54%

0.00

27.47 mths

16.19%

n/a

prior period:

46.56x

8.35x

-10.93%


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Note 14. Investment properties

$ ’000

Council has not classified any land or buildings as ‘investment properties’.

Note 15. Financial risk management

Risk managementCouncil’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including (1) price risk, (2) credit risk, (3) liquidity riskand (4) interest rate risk.

The Council’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeksto minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Council.

Council does not engage in transactions expressed in foreign currencies and is therefore not subject to foreigncurrency risk.

Financial risk management is carried out by Council’s finance section under policies approved by the Council.

The fair value of Council’s financial assets and financial liabilities approximates their carrying amount.

Council’s objective is to maximise its return on cash and investments whilst maintaining an adequate level ofliquidity and preserving capital.

Council’s finance area manages the cash and Investments portfolio with the assistance of independent advisors.Council has an investment policy which complies with the Local Government Act 1993 and Minister’s investment order. This policy is regularly reviewed by Council and it’s staff and an investment report is tabled before Council ona monthly basis setting out the portfolio breakup and its performance.

The risks associated with the investments held are:

– Price risk – the risk that the capital value of Investments may fluctuate due to changes in market prices, whether there changes are caused by factors specific to individual financial instruments or their issuers or are caused by factors affecting similar instruments traded in a market.

– Interest rate risk – the risk that movements in interest rates could affect returns and income.

– Credit risk – the risk that the investment counterparty will not complete their obligations particular to a financial instrument, resulting in a financial loss to Council – be it of a capital or income nature.

Council manages these risks (amongst other measures) by diversifying its portfolio and only purchasinginvestments with high credit ratings or capital guarantees.

Council also seeks advice from independent advisers before placing any funds in cash equivalents andinvestments.

(a) Market risk – price risk and interest rate riskThe following represents a summary of the sensitivity of Council’s Income Statement and accumulated surplus(for the reporting period) due to a change in either the price of a financial asset or the interest rates applicable.

It is assumed that the change in interest rates would have been constant throughout the reporting period.

2016Possible impact of a 1% movement in interest rates

2015Possible impact of a 1% movement in interest rates

(55)

Notes

55 Equity

2015

52 (52)

(55) Profit

Actual Actual

Increase of values/rates

55

52

Equity Decrease of values/rates

(52)

Profit

2016


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Note 15. Financial risk management (continued)

$ ’000

(b) Credit risk

Council’s major receivables comprise (i) rates and annual charges and (ii) user charges and fees.

The major risk associated with these receivables is credit risk – the risk that debts due and payable to Councilmay not be repaid in full.

Council manages this risk by monitoring outstanding debt and employing stringent debt recovery procedures.It also encourages ratepayers to pay their rates by the due date through incentives.

Credit risk on rates and annual charges is minimised by the ability of Council to secure a charge over the landrelating to the debts – that is, the land can be sold to recover the debt. Council is also able to charge intereston overdue rates and annual charges at higher than market rates which further encourages the payment of debt.

There are no significant concentrations of credit risk, whether through exposure to individual customers,specific industry sectors and/or regions.

Council makes suitable provision for doubtful receivables as required.

Council makes suitable provision for doubtful receivables as required and carries out credit checks on mostnon-rate debtors.

There are no material receivables that have been subjected to a re-negotiation of repayment terms.

A profile of Council’s receivables credit risk at balance date follows:

(i) Ageing of receivables – %Current (not yet overdue)Overdue

(ii) Ageing of receivables – valueRates and annual charges Other receivablesCurrent Current< 1 year overdue 0 – 30 days overdue1 – 2 years overdue 30 – 60 days overdue2 – 5 years overdue 60 – 90 days overdue> 5 years overdue > 90 days overdue

(iii) Movement in provision for impairment of receivablesBalance at the beginning of the year+ new provisions recognised during the yearBalance at the end of the year

14%

36

33%

charges annual Other

100%

Other

67%

37

22 23

244

Rates and

receivables charges

100%

annual Other

87%

771

receivables

201520152016

49

Rates and annual

13%

82 192

2016

24

100%

annual Other

Rates and

charges receivables charges receivables

76%24%

86%

Rates and

43

2

1

2015

78

672

7

202

24 43 3

26

29

100%

1

53 58

36

353

2016

47 1

23


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Note 15. Financial risk management (continued)

$ ’000

(c) Liquidity risk

Payables and borrowings are both subject to liquidity risk – the risk that insufficient funds may be on hand tomeet payment obligations as and when they fall due.

Council manages this risk by monitoring its cash flow requirements and liquidity levels and maintaining anadequate cash buffer.

Payment terms can (in extenuating circumstances) also be extended and overdraft facilities utilised as required.

The contractual undiscounted cash outflows (ie. principal and interest) of Council’s payables and borrowingsare set out in the maturity table below:

$ ’000

Trade/other payablesTotal financial liabilities

Trade/other payablesTotal financial liabilities

Borrowings are also subject to interest rate risk – the risk that movements in interest rates could adverselyaffect funding costs and debt servicing requirements. Council manages this risk through the diversification ofborrowing types, maturities and interest rate structures.

The following interest rates were applicableto Council’s borrowings at balance date:

Trade/other payables

81

≤ 1 Year > 5 Yrs2-3 Yrs

ActualTotal

– 684 451

233

–

to no3-4 Yrs

Subject

1-2 Yrs

81

451

– 390

maturity

–

– 684 684

471

Average

–

4-5 Yrs

471

–

value

2015Carrying

471

471

390

471

–

– –

interest rateCarrying

–

2016

–

0.00%

interest rate

–

684

–

–

684 0.00%

–

–

–

471

Averagevalue

2015

2016– 233

carryingpayable in:

–

outflows valuescash

684


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Note 16. Material budget variations

$ ’000

Council’s original financial budget for 15/16 was adopted by the Council on 25 June 2015.

While the Income Statement included in this General Purpose Financial Report must disclose the originalbudget adopted by Council, the Local Government Act 1993 requires Council to review its financial budget ona quarterly basis, so that it is able to manage the various variations between actuals versus budget thatinvariably occur throughout the year.

This note sets out the details of material variations between Council’s original budget and its actualresults for the year as per the Income Statement – even though such variations may have been adjusted forduring each quarterly budget review.

Note that for variations* of budget to actual :Material variations represent those variances that amount to 10% or more of the original budgeted figure.F = Favourable budget variation, U = Unfavourable budget variation

$ ’000

REVENUESRates and annual charges

User charges and fees

Interest and investment revenueInterest rates and the value of investments held were higher than anticipated.

Other revenues

Operating grants and contributions

Capital grants and contributionsCouncil was unsuccessful in obtaining targeted grant funding for the Medical Centre and Grenfell Pool renewal capital projects included in its budget which largely explains the variance in this budget item.

Net gains from disposal of assetsCouncil does not include gains or losses made from the disposal of its assets in its original estimates. These gains or losses result from a movement in their written down value which is a non-cash item. Council only budgets for the cash proceeds received from the sale of the asset.

Joint ventures and associates - net profitsCouncil does not include gains or losses from is interest in Central Tablelands Water in its estimates. These gainsor losses are non cash items that cannot be accurately estimated by Council.

(5%)

2016---------- Variance* ----------Budget

2,980

F

104

(1%)

U

(33)

2016

U

F

2016

49 33%

3,013

2,079 1,982

Actual

F149

4

(97)

(7%)

U4,825

5

5,023

–

(83%)838

4,675

4%100

198

U

177

U

(5) (100%)

–

(348)

177

(3,987)

0%


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Note 16. Material budget variations (continued)

$ ’000

EXPENSESEmployee benefits and on-costs

Borrowing costsNo provision was made in the budget for the Tip Assets Rehabilitation Present Value adjustments which is a non-cash item that can not be accurately estimated.

Materials and contractsCouncil classified some maintenance expenditure programs as operating expenditure in its original budget howeverthis expenditure is actually classified as capital expenditure in the year end financial statements resulting in a budget variation.

Depreciation and amortisationAs part of its measurement of its assets at fair value Council reviews depreciation and amortisation to ensure it matches the actual consumption of Council's assets. This reassessment has resulted in a reduction to Depreciation and amortisation when compared to the original budget.

Other expenses

Net losses from disposal of assetsCouncil does not include gains or losses made from the disposal of its assets in its original estimates. These gains or losses result from a movement in their written down value which is a non-cash item. Council only budgets for the cash proceeds received from the sale of the asset.

Budget variations relating to Council’s Cash Flow Statement include:Cash flows from operating activitiesCouncil was unsuccessful in obtaining targeted grant funding which was included in its original budget.

Cash flows from investing activitiesCouncil delayed some capital expenditure programs in order to allow applications to be made for grant funding. This resulted in capital expenditure being less than originally budgeted.

Cash flows from financing activitiesCouncil budgeted to to raise loan funds to assist in the completion of the Grenfell Pool Renewal. This borrowing has been rescheduled to allow Council to apply for grant funding to assist in the completion of this project. The grant funding cannot be received restrospectively and hence the delay in the budgeted loan borrowings.

2016

F

29%1,071

---------- Variance* ----------

1%

(11) U11

2016

1,814

52 3,525

Actual

–

3,669

Budget

3,577

(8%)

U377

1,855

0%(377)

3,643 F2,572

F

747 U

0%

805

(100.0%)

(37.1%)

–

(7,580) 2,809

(58)

7,257 5,475

U2,355

F(4,771)

(2,355)

–

(1,782)

2016

49%

U(24.6%)


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Note 17. Statement of developer contributions

$ ’000

Council recovers contributions, raises levies and enters into planning agreements on development works that are subject to a development consent issued by Council.All contributions must be spent/utilised for the specific purpose they were levied and any interest applicable to unspent funds must be attributed to remaining funds.

The following tables detail the receipt, interest and use of the above contributions and levies and the value of all remaining funds which are ‘restricted’ in their future use.

SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND LEVIES

S64 contributions –

– 3

Held asInternalExpenditureborrowing restricted(to)/from

during

– 105 –

–

assetin year

105

Cash

102

102 3

–

–

earnedContributions

received during the yearInterest

yearNon-cash

Total contributions

PURPOSE Openingbalance

–

–

Cumulative internal

borrowings due/(payable)


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Note 18. Contingencies and other assets/liabilities not recognised

$ ’000

The following assets and liabilities do not qualify for (ii) Statewide Limitedrecognition in the Statement of Financial Position, buttheir knowledge and disclosure is considered relevant Council is a member of Statewide Mutual, a mutualto the users of Council’s financial report. pool scheme providing liability insurance to local

government.

LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED: Membership includes the potential to share in eitherthe net assets or liabilities of the fund depending on

1. Guarantees its past performance. Council’s share of the netassets or liabilities reflects Council’s contributions to

(i) Defined benefit superannuation the pool and the result of insurance claims within contribution plans each of the fund years.

Council participates in an employer-sponsored The future realisation and finalisation of claimsdefined benefit superannuation scheme, and makes incurred but not reported to 30/6 this year may resultcontributions as determined by the superannuation in future liabilities or benefits as a result of pastscheme’s trustees. events that Council will be required to fund or share

in respectively.Member councils bear responsibility of ensuring thereare sufficient funds available to pay out the required (iii) StateCover Limitedbenefits as they fall due.

Council is a member of StateCover Mutual LimitedThe schemes most recent full actuarial review and holds a partly paid share in the entity.indicated that the net assets of the scheme werenot sufficient to meet the accrued benefits of the StateCover is a company providing workersschemes defined benefit member category with compensation insurance cover to the NSW localmember councils required to make additional government industry and specifically Council.contributions estimated until 30 June 2020.

Council has a contingent liability to contribute furtherThe Local Government Superannuation Scheme equity in the event of the erosion of the company’shave advised that as at 30/06/2016 the scheme deficit capital base as a result of the company’s pastattributable to Council is estimated to be $187,631.34. performance and/or claims experience or as a resultThis figure is an estimate only, Accordingly Council of any increased prudential requirements from APRA.has not recorded any net liability from it's Defined Benefit Scheme obligations in accordance with These future equity contributions would be requiredAASB 119. to maintain the company’s minimum level of net

assets in accordance with its licence requirements.Future contributions made to the defined benefitscheme to rectify the net deficit position will be (iv) Other guaranteesrecognised as an expense when they becomepayable – similar to the accounting for defined Council has provided no other guarantees other thancontributions plans. those listed above.


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Note 18. Contingencies and other assets/liabilities not recognised (continued)

$ ’000

LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED (continued):

2. Other liabilities (iii) Potential land acquisitions due to planning restrictions imposed by Council

(i) Third party claimsCouncil has classified a number of privately owned

The Council is involved from time to time in various land parcels as local open space or bushland.claims incidental to the ordinary course of businessincluding claims for damages relating to its services. As a result, where notified in writing by the various

owners, Council will be required to purchase theseCouncil believes that it is appropriately covered land parcels.for all claims through its insurance coverage anddoes not expect any material liabilities to eventuate. At reporting date, reliable estimates as to the value

of any potential liability (and subsequent land asset)(ii) S94 plans from such potential acquisitions has not been

possible.Council levies section 94/94A contributions uponvarious development across the Council area throughthe required contributions plans. ASSETS NOT RECOGNISED:

As part of these plans, Council has received funds (i) Land under roadsfor which it will be required to expend the monies inaccordance with those plans. As permitted under AASB 1051, Council has elected

not to bring to account land under roads that itAs well, these plans indicate proposed future owned or controlled up to and including 30/6/08.expenditure to be undertaken by Council, which willbe funded by making levies and receipting funds in (ii) Infringement notices/finesfuture years or where a shortfall exists by the use ofCouncil’s general funds. Fines and penalty income, the result of Council

issuing infringement notices is followed up and These future expenses do not yet qualify as liabilities collected by the Infringement Processing Bureau.as of the reporting date, but represent Council’sintention to spend funds in the manner and timing Council’s revenue recognition policy for suchset out in those plans. income is to account for it as revenue on receipt.

Accordingly, at year end, there is a potential assetdue to Council representing issued but unpaidinfringement notices.

Due to the limited information available on the status,value and duration of outstanding notices, Council isunable to determine the value of outstanding income.


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Note 18. Contingencies and other assets/liabilities not recognised (continued)

$ ’000

ASSETS NOT RECOGNISED (continued): Header…

(iii) Rural Fire Service Assets Details here

Council has title to, and is the registered owner of rural fire applicances and associated rural fire fighting equipment. These assets are under the control of theRural Fire Services to enable that Department to provide bushfire protection defences set out in their Service Level Agreement with Council, and accordingly have not been recognised in these reports.In accordance with normal Rural Fire Service fundingarrangements, Council continues to contribute to the costs of maintenance of this equipment.


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Note 19. Interests in other entities

$ ’000

Council’s objectives can and in some cases are best met through the use of separate entities and operations.

These operations and entities range from 100% ownership and control through to lower levels of ownershipand control via co-operative arrangements with other councils, bodies and other outside organisations.

The accounting and reporting for these various entities, operations and arrangements varies in accordancewith accounting standards, depending on the level of council’s (i) interest and (ii) control and the type (form) ofentity/operation, as follows;

Controlled entities (subsidiaries) Note 19(a)Operational arrangements where Council’s control (but not necessarily interest) exceeds 50%.

Joint ventures and associates Note 19(b)Joint ventures are operational arrangements where the parties that have joint control haverights to the net assets of the arrangement.Associates are separate entities where Council has significant influence over the operations(but neither controls nor jointly controls them).

Joint operations Note 19(c)Operational arrangements where the parties that have joint control have rights to specificassets and obligations for specific liabilities relating to the arrangement rather than a rightto the net assets of the arrangement.

Unconsolidated structured entities Note 19(d)Unconsolidated structured entities represent “special vehicles” that Council has an interestin but which are not controlled by Council and therefore not consolidated as a subsidiary,joint arrangement or associate. Attributes of structured entities include restricted activities,a narrow and well-defined objective and insufficient equity to finance its activities withoutfinancial support.

Subsidiaries, joint arrangements and associates not recognised Note 19(e)

Accounting recognition:

(i) Subsidiaries disclosed under Note 19(a) and joint operations disclosed at Note 19(c) are accounted for on a ‘line by line’ consolidation basis within the Income Statement and Statement of Financial Position.

(ii) Joint ventures and associates as per Note 19(b) are accounted for using the equity accounting method and are disclosed as a 1 line entry in both the Income Statement and Statement of Financial Position.

AssociatesTotal 20,324

2015 2016

177

201625 20,324

Council’s share of net income Actual Actual

Council’s share of net assets

19,862 19,862

Actual Actual

25

2015177


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Note 19. Interests in other entities (continued)

$ ’000

(a) Controlled entities (subsidiaries) – being entities and operations controlled by Council

Council has no interest in any controlled entities (subsidiaries).

(b) Joint ventures and associates

Council has incorporated the following joint ventures and associates into its consolidated financial statements.

(a) Net carrying amounts – Council’s share

Name of entityCentral Tablelands Water County CouncilTotal carrying amounts – material joint ventures and associates

(b) Details

Name of entity Principal activityMaintains and administers water supply schemes

(c) Relevant interests and fair values

Name of entityCentral Tablelands Water County Council

(d) Summarised financial information for joint ventures and associates

Statement of financial positionCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalentsOther current assetsTotal current assetsNon-current assets

Current liabilitiesFinancial liabilities (excl. accounts payable)

Other current liabilitiesTotal current liabilitiesNon-current liabilities

Net assets

Associate

60,978

2015

33%

Equity methodmethod

–

Interest inownership

1,565

19,862 20,324

56,284

33%

Nature of

19,862

Proportion of

2016relationship

20152016voting power

20,324

Place of

56,722

Quoted

8,611 6,677 7,738

33%33% 33%

fair value2016

outputsInterest in

33%

7,081

404

2016

2015

873

2015

2015

–

–

business

2016 2016

Measurement

Blayney

2015

Central Tablelands Water County Council

409 383 1,156 1,064

2,764 1,447


– –

–

2,352

59,592


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Note 19. Interests in other entities (continued)

$ ’000

(b) Joint ventures and associates (continued)

(d) Summarised financial information for joint ventures and associates cont'd

Reconciliation of the carrying amountOpening net assets (1 July)Profit/(loss) for the periodOther comprehensive income - revaluationsClosing net assets

Council’s share of net assets (%)Council’s share of net assets ($)

Statement of comprehensive incomeIncomeInterest incomeDepreciation and amortisationInterest expenseOther expensesProfit/(loss) from continuing operationsProfit/(loss) for period

Other comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive income

Share of income – Council (%)Profit/(loss) – Council ($)Total comprehensive income – Council ($)

(c) Joint operations

Council has no interest in any joint operations.

(d) Unconsolidated structured entities

Council has no unconsolidated structured entities

(e) Subsidiaries, joint arrangements and associates not recognised

All subsidiaries, joint arrangements and associates have been recognised in this financial report.


2016 2015

59,592

33.3%

–

(3,351)

58,910

532 74

– – 462 227

(1,822) (1,808) (198) (222)

– 60,978 59,592

532 74

33.3%

854

–

608

5,697 5,248 206 206

–

– – 20,324 19,862

532 74

682 854

33.3% 33.3%– – 177 25

– –

(3,350) –

608 – – 1,386


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Note 20. Retained earnings, revaluation reserves, changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors

$ ’000

(a) Retained earnings

Movements in retained earnings were as follows:Balance at beginning of year (from previous years audited accounts)

a. Correction of prior period errorsb. Changes in accounting policies (prior period effects)b. Other comprehensive income (excl. direct to reserves transactions)c. Net operating result for the yeard. Transfers between equityBalance at end of the reporting period

(b) Revaluation reserves

(i) Reserves are represented by:

– Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment revaluation reserveTotal

(ii) Reconciliation of movements in reserves:

Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment revaluation reserve– Opening balance– Revaluations for the year– Transfers between equity– Correction of prior period errors– Balance at end of year

TOTAL VALUE OF RESERVES

(iii) Nature and purpose of reserves

Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment revaluation reserve– The infrastructure, property, plant and equipment revaluation reserve is used to record increments/decrements of non-current asset values due to their revaluation.

43,871 43,316

43,316

43,316

43,871

145,828

285

(15,221)

–

(754)

20 (d)

(12,198) 15,221

2015

(263)

37,697 818

135,987

9(a) 2,596

Actual

131,268

20(c) –

263 1,809

Notes

(12,198)

2016

20 (c)

– 202

43,316

18,135

43,871 43,316

133,630

Actual

43,871


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Note 20. Retained earnings, revaluation reserves, changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors (continued)

$ ’000

(c) Correction of error/s relating to a previous reporting period

As part of Council’s measurement all its I,PP&E at fair valuesCouncil reviews the fair value of its assets each year.The review of the fair value of the Drainage Asset Class identifiedan error in the application of the Modern Engineering Equivalent Replacement Asset (MEERA) revaluation technique.

This error resulted in the overstatement of the fair value of the drainage asset class by $12,197,729.

Council does not have sufficient and reliable information that willallow the restatement of information prior to 30/6/15 (the closing datefor the comparative figures in this report).

As a result, Council has adjusted the fair value of the Drainage AssetClass as at 30/06/15 to reflect the correct fair value of these assets.

Decease to Drainage asset class Fair ValueDecrease to Asset Revaluation Reserve for Drainage Assets

As part of Council’s transition to measuring all its I,PP&E at fairvalues, Council reviews and brings to account fair values.In 1997 Council reviewed and brought to account Fair Valuesfor the Drainage Asset Class.

This reassessment resulted in an increase to the Fair Value of this asset class totalling $15,220,617.79. This adjustment should have been made via the Asset Revaluation Reserve but was adjusted via Retained Earnings in error.

Council does not have sufficient and reliable information that willallow the restatement of information prior to 30/6/15 (the closing datefor the comparative figures in this report).

As a result, Council has adjusted the Asset Revaluation Reserve for the Drainage Asset Class as at 30/06/15 to reflect the correct value of this reserve.

Increase to Asset Revaluation Reserve - Drainage asset class Decrease to Council's Accumulated Surplus

continued on next page

Actual Actual

(12,198)

2015

15,221

Notes

(15,221)

2016

12,198


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Note 20. Retained earnings, revaluation reserves, changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors (continued)

$ ’000

(c) Correction of error/s relating to a previous reporting period (continued)

In accordance with AASB 108 – Accounting Policies, Changes inAccounting Estimates and Errors, the prior period errors from theprevious page have been recognised retrospectively.

These amounted to the following equity adjustments:

– Adjustments to opening equity – 1/7/14 (relating to adjustments for the 30/6/14 reporting year end and prior periods)

– Adjustments to closing equity – 30/6/15 (relating to adjustments for the 30/6/15 year end)

Total prior period adjustments – prior period errors

(d) Voluntary changes in accounting policies

Council made no voluntary changes in any accounting policies during the year.

(e) Changes in accounting estimates

Council made no changes in accounting estimates during the year that require disclosure.

Actual Actual Notes 2016 2015

18,135

(12,198)

(12,198)

–

18,135 –


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Note 21. Financial result and financial position by fund

Income Statement by fund$ ’000

Continuing operationsIncome from continuing operationsRates and annual chargesUser charges and feesInterest and investment revenueOther revenuesGrants and contributions provided for operating purposesGrants and contributions provided for capital purposesOther incomeShare of interests in joint ventures and associatesusing the equity methodTotal income from continuing operations

Expenses from continuing operationsEmployee benefits and on-costsBorrowing costsMaterials and contractsDepreciation and amortisationOther expensesNet losses from the disposal of assetsTotal expenses from continuing operationsOperating result from continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net profit/(loss) from discontinued operationsNet operating result for the year

Net operating result attributable to each council fund

Net operating result for the year before grants and Contr and contributions provided for capital purposes

1 General fund refers to all Council’s activities other than Sewer. NB. All amounts disclosed above are gross – that is, they include internal charges and recoveries made between the funds.

Water

Actual

General1Sewer

–

2,484

Actual

– 20

190 –

2016 2016

–

–

–

262

–

–

1,593

10,408

377 805

91

56

–

–

1,672

–

Actual

16 –

–

838

11

1,962

2016

496

2016

4 834

8

–

–

137

– –

–

–

137

3,434

546

2,516

–

– – 137

1,672 409

177

102 – 4,659

2

Actual

8,736 –

–

–

1,672

–

– –

133 – –


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Notes to the Financial Statements as at 30 June 2016

Note 21. Financial result and financial position by fund (continued)

Statement of Financial Position by fund$ ’000

ASSETSCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalentsReceivablesInventoriesOtherTotal current assets

Non-current assetsInfrastructure, property, plant and equipmentInvestments accounted for using the equity methodTotal non-current assetsTOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesPayablesProvisionsTotal current liabilities

Non-current liabilitiesProvisionsTotal non-current liabilitiesTOTAL LIABILITIESNet assets

EQUITYRetained earningsRevaluation reservesTotal equity1 General Fund refers to all Council’s activities other than Sewer. NB. All amounts disclosed above are gross – that is, they include internal receivables and payables between the funds.

General1

5,199

Actual

– –

2,412

–

– –

7,379

7,395

–

–

–

–

–

3,088

16 16

–

682

133,575

–

–

–

Actual

Sewer

682 –

–

172,479

–

–

16

466

20162016

42

2 5,791

–

–

808

169,776

149,452

– 6,545

–

–

–

850

6,545

–

Actual

124

Actual

– –

2016

–

2016

Water

20,324

4,967

175,567

684 –

–

1,722 2,406

–

38,904 – 7,379 172,479 –


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Note 22. ‘Held for sale’ non-current assets and disposal groups

$ ’000

Council did not classify any non-current assets or disposal groups as ‘held for sale’.

Note 23. Events occurring after the reporting date

Events that occur between the end of the reporting period (30 June 2016) and the date when the financialstatements are ‘authorised for issue’ have been taken into account in preparing these statements.

Council has adopted the date of receipt of the Auditors’ Report as the applicable ‘authorised for issue’ daterelating to these General Purpose Financial Statements.

Accordingly, the ‘authorised for issue’ date is 31/10/16.

Events that occur after the reporting period represent one of two types:

(i) Events that provide evidence of conditions that existed at the reporting period

These financial statements (and the figures therein) incorporate all ‘adjusting events’ that provided evidenceof conditions that existed at 30 June 2016.

(ii) Events that provide evidence of conditions that arose after the reporting period

These financial statements (and figures therein) do not incorporate any ‘non-adjusting events’ that haveoccurred after 30 June 2016 and which are only indicative of conditions that arose after 30 June 2016.

Council is unaware of any material or significant ‘non-adjusting events’ that should be disclosed.

Note 24. Discontinued operations

Council has not classified any of its operations as ‘discontinued’.

Note 25. Intangible assets

Intangible assets represent identifiable non-monetary assets without physical substance.

Council is unaware of any control over intangible assets that warrant recognition in the financial statements,including either internally generated and developed assets or purchased assets.

Actual Actual

Actual Actual


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Note 26. Reinstatement, rehabilitation and restoration liabilities

$ ’000

Council has legal/public obligations to make restore, rehabilitate and reinstate the following assets/operations:

Asset/operation

Tip operationsBalance at end of the reporting period

Under AASB 116 – Property, Plant and Equipment, where the use of an asset results in the obligation to dismantleor remove the asset and restore the site on which the asset stands, an estimate of such costs is required to beincluded in the cost of the asset.

An equivalent liability must be recognised under AASB 137 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and ContingentAssets.

The provision has been calculated by determining the present value of the future expenditures expected to beincurred. The discount rate used is the risk free borrowing rate applicable to Council.

Reconciliation of movement in provision for year:

Balance at beginning of year

– Amounts Capitalised Effect of a change in discount rates used in PV calculationsAmortisation of discount (expensed to borrowing costs)Total – reinstatement, rehabilitation and restoration provision

Amount of expected reimbursements

Of the above provisions for reinstatement, rehabilitation and restoration works, those applicable to garbageservices and waste management are able to be funded through future charges incorporated within Council’sannual domestic waste management charge.

11

NPV of provision

537

537 10(a) 537

637 537

89

541

year of

2038

–

Estimated

2015restoration

– (17)

637

13

2016

637


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Note 27. Fair value measurement

$ ’000

The Council measures the following asset and liability classes at fair value on a recurring basis:

– Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment– Financial assets and liabilities

The fair value of assets and liabilities must be estimated in accordance with various accounting standards foreither recognition and measurement requirements or for disclosure purposes.

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement requires all assets and liabilities measured at fair value to be assigned to a‘level’ in the fair value hierarchy as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

(1) The following table presents all assets and liabilities that have been measured and recognised at fair values:

2016

Recurring fair value measurements

Financial liabilitiesPayablesTotal financial liabilities

Infrastructure, property, plant and equipmentPlant and equipmentOffice equipmentFurniture and fittingsOperational landCommunity landBuildings – non specialisedBuildings – specialisedOther structuresRoadsBridgesFootpathsBulk earthworksStormwater drainageSewerage networkSwimming poolsLibrary booksOther structuresReinstatement tip assetsTotal infrastructure, property, plant and equipment – – 155,997 155,997

30/06/1630/06/1630/06/15 – 30/06/1630/06/16

1/07/15 – – 6,154 6,154

1,732 30/06/15 – – 74,149 74,149 30/06/15 – – 24,403 24,403

30,689 30/06/15 – – 873 873 30/06/15 – – 30,689

30/06/16

30/06/13 – – 1,305 1,305 dd/mm/yy – – 1,179 1,179

30/06/13 – – – – 1,732

30/06/13 – – 3,669 3,669

30/06/15 – – 39 39 30/06/15

– 615 615 – 18

prices in observable

1,512

Significant

– 178

–

– –

2,327

– 18 –

– 178

1,512

2,327

inputs

Level 3 TotalDate Quoted Significant

of latest unobservable

Fair value measurement hierarchyLevel 1 Level 2

valuation active mkts

30/06/15 – 684 – 684 684 – 684

– 6,395 6,395 – 695 695 – 65 65

inputs

30/06/15 – –


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Note 27. Fair value measurement (continued)

$ ’000

(1) The following table presents all assets and liabilities that have been measured and recognised at fair values (continued):

2015

Recurring fair value measurements

Financial liabilitiesPayablesTotal financial liabilities

Infrastructure, property, plant and equipmentPlant and equipmentOffice equipmentFurniture and fittingsOperational landCommunity landLand improvements – depreciableBuildings – non specialisedBuildings – specialisedOther structuresRoadsBridgesFootpathsBulk earthworksStormwater drainageSewerage networkSwimming poolsLibrary booksOther structuresReinstatement tip assetsTotal infrastructure, property, plant and equipment

(2) Transfers between level 1 and level 2 fair value hierarchies

During the year, there were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 fair value hierarchies for recurring fairvalue measurements.

Level 3 Total

valuation active mkts

Level 1 Level 2Significant Significant

of latest prices in observableDate Quoted

–

6,192 6,192

30/06/15 – –

(471) –

153,264

(471) (471) – (471)

Fair value measurement hierarchy

unobservableinputs inputs

30/06/15 – – 2,196 2,196 30/06/15 – – 209 209 30/06/15 – – 24 24 30/06/13 – – 1,305 1,305

– 30,689 30,689

1/07/10 – – 1,055 1,055 30/06/15 – – 5 5 30/06/13 – – 3,781 3,781 30/06/13 – – 1,615 1,615 30/06/13 – – 1,143 1,143 30/06/15 – – 71,797 71,797 30/06/15 – – 24,606 24,606 30/06/15 – – 908 908

30/06/15 – – 551 551 – 153,264

30/06/15 – – 6,387 6,387 30/06/15 – – 731 731 30/06/15 – – 52 52 30/06/15 – – 18 18

30/06/15 – 30/06/15 – –


Weddin Shire Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 Note 27. Fair value measurement (continued)

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(3) Valuation techniques used to derive level 2 and level 3 fair values Where Council is unable to derive fair valuations using quoted market prices of identical assets (i.e. level 1 inputs), Council instead utilises a spread of both observable inputs (level 2 inputs) and unobservable inputs (level 3 inputs). The fair valuation techniques Council has employed while utilising level 2 and level 3 inputs are as follows: Financial Liabilities Payables – Outstanding creditor payments, security bonds & deposits Valuation Technique: ‘Cost approach’ Inputs Used (Level 2): Cost of product or service Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment Plant & Equipment, Office Equipment and Furniture & Fittings Plant & Equipment, Office Equipment and Furniture & Fittings are valued at cost. The carrying amount of these assets is assumed to approximate fair value due to the nature of the items. Examples of assets within these classes are as follows: • Plant and Equipment - Graders, trucks, rollers, tractors and motor vehicles. • Office Equipment - Computers, photocopiers, calculators etc. • Furniture & Fittings - Chairs, desks etc. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

Operational & Community Land The valuation of Council's operational land was undertaken at 30 June 2013 by Liquid Pacific with the Primary approach being Direct Comparison/Income Approach and the Secondary Method being Depreciated Replacement Cost. Community land values are based on the Land Value provided by the Valuer-General as these are considered representative of the actual market values in the Weddin Shire LGA. Since extensive professional judgements were required to determine the inputs these assets were classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Buildings Non Specialised & Specialised The valuation of Council's Buildings – Non-Specialised & Specialised was undertaken at 30 June 2013 by Liquid Pacific with the Primary approach being Direct Comparison/Income Approach and the Secondary Method being Depreciated Replacement Cost. Since extensive professional judgements were required to determine the inputs these assets were classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs.



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There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Other Structures Other Structures were valued by Scott Fullarton Valuations Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2016. Examples of assets within this class are fencing, lighting, playground equipment etc. Since extensive professional judgements were required to determine the inputs these assets were classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Roads Roads comprise road carriageway, roadside shoulders & kerb & gutter. The Cost Approach using Level 3 inputs was used to value this asset class. Valuations for this asset class were undertaken in-house based on actual costs and assumptions from Council's Engineering Department. No market based evidence (Level 2) inputs are available therefore Level 3 valuation inputs were used for this asset class. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Bridges The Cost Approach using Level 3 inputs was used to value this asset class. Valuations for this asset class were undertaken in-house based on actual costs and assumptions from Council's Engineering Department. While all bridges were physically inspected and unit rates based on square metres were other inputs (such as estimates of residual value and pattern of consumption) require extensive professional judgement that impacts significantly on the final determination of fair value. No market based evidence (Level 2) inputs are available therefore Level 3 valuation inputs were used for this asset class. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Footpaths The Cost Approach using Level 3 inputs was used to value this asset class. Valuations for this asset class were undertaken in-house based on actual costs and assumptions from Council's Engineering Department. No market based evidence (Level 2) inputs are available therefore Level 3 valuation inputs were used for this asset class. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Bulk Earthworks The Cost Approach using Level 3 inputs was used to value this asset class. Valuations for this asset class were undertaken in-house based on actual costs and assumptions from Council's Engineering Department. No market based evidence (Level 2) inputs are available therefore Level 3 valuation inputs were used for this asset class. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Storm Water Drainage Assets within this class comprise pits and pipes. The 'Cost Approach' estimated the replacement cost for each asset by componentising the assets into



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significant parts with different useful lives and taking into account a range of factors. While the unit rates based on linear metres of certain diameter pipes and prices per pit or similar could be supported from market evidence (Level 2) other inputs (such as estimates of pattern of consumption, residual value, asset condition and useful life) required extensive professional judgement and impacted significantly on the final determination of fair value. During the reporting period the valuation approach changed from utilising the Modern Engineering Equivalent Replacement Asset cost approach to replacing the existing drainage infrastructure with like infrastructure. This resulted in a material reduction in the fair value of the drainage infrastructure during this reporting period. Sewerage Network Assets within this class comprise treatment works, pumping stations and, sewerage mains. The 'Cost Approach' estimated the replacement cost for each asset by componentising the assets into significant parts with different useful lives and taking into account a range of factors. While the unit rates based on linear metres of certain diameter pipes and prices per pit or similar may be supported from market evidence (Level 2) other inputs (such as estimates of pattern of consumption, residual value, asset condition and useful life) required extensive professional judgement and impacted significantly on the final determination of fair value. Additionally due to limitations in the historical records of very long lived assets there is uncertainty regarding the actual design, specifications and dimensions of some assets. These assets are indexed each year in line with the NSW Reference Rates Manual as publish by the Office of Water. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Swimming Pools Other Structures including Swimming Pools were valued by Scott Fullarton Valuations Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2016. Since extensive professional judgements were required to determine the inputs these assets were classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Library Books Library Books were valued using the cost approach. The carrying amount of these assets is assumed to approximate fair value due to the nature of the items. No market based evidence (Level 2) could be supported as such these assets were all classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Other Structures This asset class relates to the town clock which was valued by Scott Fullarton Valuations Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2016. Since extensive professional judgements were required to determine the inputs these assets were classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.



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Reinstatement Tip Assets Valuation Techniques: ‘Cost approach’ Inputs Used (Level 3): Unit rates, useful life, asset condition, dimensions and specifications It has been recognised that there will be significant costs associated with the closure and post closure management of tip/landfill sites. Closure of the landfill sites will involve a wide range of activities including final capping of the landfill waste and site re-vegetation, monitoring of landfill gas, revision of the surface water management system and leachate management infrastructure to suit post-closure operation. Valuations are based on actual timing of costs and future management requirements.


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Note 27. Fair value measurement (continued)

$ ’000

(4). Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)

a. The following tables present the changes in level 3 fair value asset classes.

Opening balance – 1/7/14

Purchases (GBV)Disposals (WDV)Depreciation and impairmentFV gains – other comprehensive income

Closing balance – 30/6/15

Transfers from/(to) another asset classPurchases (GBV)Disposals (WDV)Depreciation and impairmentFV gains – other comprehensive incomeOther movement Correction Prior Period Error

Closing balance – 30/6/16

Further details for the individual asset classes is available in Note 9a

b. Information relating to the transfers into and out of the level 3 fair valuation hierarchy (as disclosed in the table above) includes:

No transfers were made in or out of the Level 3 Fair Value Hierachy.

818

– 2,581

– 155,997 – –

– –

– 165,462

– (2,572) – 818

165,462

73 – 4,877

– (2,572) –

–

(463)

– 73 –

– –

–

–

– 4,877 –

Total

– 163,244 – – 163,244

(95) – – (95)

Total

–

(463) –

– 3,302

– (3,570) –

– 3,302

– 2,581 – – (3,570) –

155,997

(12,198)



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(4). Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3) c. Significant unobservable valuation inputs used (for level 3 asset classes) and their relationship to fair value. The following table summarises the quantitative information relating to the significant unobservable inputs used in deriving the various level 3 asset class fair values. I,PP&E

Class

Fair value (30/6/16) $’000

Valuation technique/s

Unobservable inputs

Plant, equipment, furniture, fittings and office equipment

2,544 Refer to Note 27(3) above Increase/decrease in cost of unit or useful life

Operational land 1,305 Refer to Note 27(3) above Land value, land area

Community land 1,179 Refer to Note 27(3) above Land value, land area

Buildings 5,181 Refer to Note 27(3) above Increase/decrease in cost of unit or useful life

Roads, Bridges, Footpaths, Earthworks 130,114 Refer to Note 27(3) above Increase/decrease in cost of unit or

useful life

Other Structures, Pools, Library Assets, Town Clock

2,510 Refer to Note 27(3) above Increase/decrease in cost of unit or useful life

Drainage Network 6,154 useful life

Sewerage Network 6,395 Refer to Note 27(3) above Increase/decrease in cost of unit or

Reinstatement Tip Assets 615 Refer to Note 27(3) above Increase/decrease in cost of unit or

(5). Highest and best use All of Council’s non-financial assets are considered to being utilised for their highest and best use.


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Note 28. Council information and contact details

Principal place of business:Corner of Camp & Weddin StreetsGRENFELL NSW 2810

Contact detailsMailing address: Opening hours:PO Box 125 8.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday - FridayGRENFELL NSW 2810 Grenfell Waste Depot:

Tue, Thurs, Sat, Sun: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Telephone: 02 6343 1212 Internet: www.weddin.nsw.gov.auFacsimile: 02 6343 1203 Email: [email protected]

Officers Elected membersGENERAL MANAGER MAYORGlenn Carroll Cr Mark Liebich

RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER COUNCILLORSLachlan Gibson Cr John Niven - Deputy Mayor

Cr Paul BestPUBLIC OFFICER Cr Carly BrownLachlan Gibson Cr Alan Griffiths

Cr Graeme HallsAUDITORS Cr Nevin HughesIntentus Chartered Accountants Cr Geoff McClelland14 Sale Street Cr Jan ParlettORANGE NSW 2800(02) 6362 5100

Other informationABN: 73 819 323 291

http://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/

mailto:[email protected]

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL AND THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ON THE GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL

Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Weddin Shire Council for the financial year ended 30 June 2016. The financial statements comprise the Statement by Councillors and Management, Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements. Councils’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements The Council are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditors Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. Our audit responsibility does not extend to the original budget figures included in the Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows, the original budget disclosures in Notes 2(a) and 16, the projected revenue and expenditure of developer contributions reported in Note 17 and accordingly, we express no opinion on them. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by Council, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence In conducting our audit, we followed applicable independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements.

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Matters Relating to the Electronic Presentation of the Audited Financial Statements This auditor’s report relates to the financial statements of Weddin Shire Council for the year ended 30 June 2016 included on Council’s web site. Council is responsible for the integrity of Council’s web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of the web site. The auditor’s report refers only to the statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the audited financial statements to confirm the information included in the audited financial statements presented on this web site. Audit Opinion In our opinion: (a) the Council's accounting records have been kept in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, Chapter 13, Part 3, Division 2; (b) the Council's financial statements: (i) have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of this division; (ii) are consistent with the Council's accounting records; (iii) presents fairly the Council's financial position, the results of its operations and cashflows; and (iv) are in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations). (c) all information relevant to the conduct of the audit has been obtained; and (d) there are no material deficiencies in the accounting records or financial statements that have come to light in the course of the audit.

14 Sale Street Orange, NSW Dated: 31 October 2016

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PO Box 69, Orange NSW 2800 PO Box 9013, Bathurst West NSW 2795 14 Sale Street, Orange NSW 2800 291 Stewart Street, Bathurst NSW 2795

Phone: 02 6362 5100 Phone: 02 6333 7611 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

Thorough, Attentive, Earnest

31 October 2016 The Mayor Councillor Mark Liebich Weddin Shire Council PO Box 125 GRENFELL NSW 2810 Dear Mr Mayor

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON THE CONDUCT OF THE AUDIT OF WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

We have audited the financial statements of Weddin Shire Council (Council) for the financial year ended 30 June 2016. Our audit resulted in the issuing of an unmodified audit report on both the general purpose financial statements and special purpose financial statements of Council. In accordance with Section 417 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 we submit our report on the conduct of the audit of Weddin Shire Council for the year ended 30 June 2016. Our audit reports on the general purpose financial statements of Council and the special purpose financial statements on Council’s business units outline the framework of our audit and should be referred to in order to establish the context in which our comments are made. Council’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements The Council is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by Council, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. The following comments are provided in accordance with Section 415(3) of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulation 227 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 to assist in the understanding of the financial statements and our reports.

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Review of Financial Results (a) Operating Result As disclosed in Council's Income Statement the year's operations resulted in a net operating result of $1,809,000 (2015 deficit - $754,000). Selected items of note in the operating statement include:

The operating result from ordinary activities before capital amounts was a surplus of $971,000 (2015 deficit - $897,000).

User charges and fee income fell by $615,000 (24%) to $1,982,000 (2015 - $2,597,000) as a result of reduced RMS roadworks this year.

Council’s operating grants and contributions increased $549,000 to $4,675,000 this year mainly as a result of increased federal roads to recovery funding.

Capital Grants & Contributions also experienced growth, totalling $838,000 this year (2015 - $143,000). The increase mainly due to Restart NSW funding of $472,000 for the Greenethorpe – Bumbaldry Road.

As would be expected, the decline in RMS income saw a reduction in Materials and Contracts expense which fell by $782,000 to $1,855,000 (2015 - $2,637,000).

Depreciation expense also decreased to $2,572,000 (2015 - $3,570,000) the decrease following the revaluation of transport infrastructure in 2015 that better distinguished between long and short-lived components of roads infrastructure and re-assessed useful lives accordingly.

Council’s other major items of income and expenditure remained relatively consistent with the prior period. (b) Financial Position The Statement of Financial Position discloses that for the year ended 30 June 2016 Council’s net assets stood at $179,858,000 (2015 - $176,946,000), an increase of $2,912,000. The increase represents the net operating result after capital amounts of $1,809,000 combined with the net asset revaluation increment of $818,000 relating to the revaluation of community land, other structures along with the indexed revaluation of sewer infrastructure and councils $285,000 share of the revaluation increment of associates. To assess the health of Council’s net current asset position (available working capital) it is necessary to review the level of restrictions placed against the use of Council’s assets. The notes to the financial statements indicate clearly where restrictions exist, and the effect of the restrictions is summarised on the following page.

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2016

$’000 2015

$’000 Net Current Assets 4,219 4,423 Less: Amounts externally restricted for special purposes (refer Notes 6; 7; & 8 of financial statements)

(855)

(734)

Less: Council internally imposed restrictions (refer Note 6 of financial statements) Add: Applicable current liabilities refer Note 10 - sewer

(3,933)

16

(4,250)

17

Add: Employee Leave Entitlements to be paid > 12 months

1,439 1,146

Unrestricted net current asset surplus/(deficit) 886 602 Unrestricted net current assets comprise: - Assets Cash & investments Receivables Land held for resale Inventories Other

1,261 466

82 42

2

359 897

82 68

7 Less: General Purpose Liabilities

(2,406)

(1,957)

Add: Employee Leave Entitlements to be paid > 12 months 1,439 1,146 Unrestricted net current asset surplus/(deficit) 886 602

Council continues to enjoy a surplus of net current assets to cover the restrictions placed on those assets. The following table shows the Council’s calculated net current asset position over the past four years:

Net Current Asset Position

573 774 734 855

5,8344,574 4,250 3,933

1,093

320 602 886

-

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

2013 2014 2015 2016

Unrestricted

Internally Restricted

Externally Restricted

$'000

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Cash and Investments Note 6 to the accounts discloses total cash and investments of $6,007,000 (2015 - $5,303,000). Of this amount $813,000 (2015 - $694,000) is subject to external restrictions requiring Council to commit those funds to the purposes for which they were provided and $3,933,000 (2015 - $4,250,000) is subject to internal restrictions agreed upon by Council for designated purposes. These internal restrictions may be altered at the discretion of Council, consistent with their delivery plan. The unrestricted balance of $1,261,000 (2015 - $359,000) represents funds available to cover non-budgeted discretionary expenditure and short-term cash flow requirements and reflects Council’s sound financial position.

- 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000

2016

2015 UnrestrictedInternally Restricted

Externally Restricted

$'000

Whilst the consolidated financial statements displays considerable levels of cash and investments, we remind the reader that the consolidated data is not necessarily reflective of the position of the individual funds (General & Sewer) and this is equally applicable when reviewing the performance indicators considered below. General information on the financial position and performance by fund is provided in Note 21 to the financial statements. (c) Performance Indicators Note 13 to the Financial Statements provides a measure of Council’s performance using a number of selected ratios: Operating Performance Ratio This ratio expresses council’s ability to keep operating expenses, including depreciation, within its continuing operating revenue. The outcome of 11.78% (2015 – negative 9.69%) represents the surplus / (shortfall) between continuing operating revenue and continuing operating expenses. Unrestricted Current Ratio The Unrestricted Current Ratio is a measure of Council's liquidity that demonstrates its ability to satisfy obligations out of short-term and immediate asset balances. Council's ratio of 5.90:1 indicates that it is comfortably able to settle its debts as and when they fall due. Rates & Annual Charges, Interest & Extra Charges Outstanding Ratio The rates and annual charges, interest and extra charges outstanding percentage is a measure of management efficiency. Whilst prevailing economic conditions may influence Council's ability to collect revenue, the efficiency and application of collection procedures are still the largest determinant of this ratio. Weddin Shire Council's rates and annual charges outstanding percentage of 7.32% (2015 – 8.03%) has improved compared to the prior period and is now back below the level considered appropriate by the Office of Local Government.

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(d) Cash Flow Statement The Cash Flow Statement reports a net increase in cash assets held of $704,000 (2015 decrease - $906,000) as follows: 2016

$’000

2015 $’000

Movement $’000

Cash flow provided by / (used in)

Operating activities

5,475 2,759 2,716

Investing activities

(4,771) (3,665) (1,106)

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held

704

(906)

1,610

Cash flows from operating activities The cashflows provided by operating activities have increased from the prior financial year. All material movements have been explained in the income statement above, though the major contributor was increased grant funding. Cash flows from investing activities The major cash outflows from investing activities relate to the purchase of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment. The main acquisitions were in roads infrastructure and the aquatic centre improvements. (e) Comparison of Actual and Budgeted Performance Council’s surplus from ordinary activities after capital amounts of $1,809,000 was below Council’s original estimated budgeted surplus of $3,558,000. It is not the intent of this report to provide detailed analysis of individual budget variations. Note 16 of Council’s financial statements addresses the contributing factors to budget variations in detail. (f) Other Matters National Competition Policy In accordance with the requirements of National Competition Policy guidelines, Weddin Shire Council has prepared special purpose financial statements on its business units for the year ended 30 June 2016. Council has determined that it has one business unit within its operations: Sewerage. The Office of Local Government’s July 1997 guidelines ‘Pricing and Costing for Council Businesses: A Guide to Competitive Neutrality’ outlines the process for identifying and allocating costs of activities and provide a standard of disclosure requirements. These disclosures are reflected in Council’s pricing and/or financial reporting systems and include taxation equivalents, Council subsidies, rate of return on investments in business units and dividends paid. An unqualified audit report on the special purpose financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 has been issued. Management Letters Our most recent management letter was issued on 21 June 2016. Our experience in subsequent visits has generally been that matters raised via management letters have been satisfactorily addressed.

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(g) Progress of Asset Revaluation Program Council’s asset revaluation program is in compliance with the timetable established by the Office of Local Government. (h) Legislative compliance As a result of our audit we advise that there are no material deficiencies in the accounting records or financial statements that have come to our attention during the conduct of the audit and Weddin Shire Council’s accounting records have been kept in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act, 1993 and regulations. (i) Matters Relating to the Electronic Presentation of the Audited Financial Statements This auditor’s report relates to the financial statements of Weddin Shire Council for the year ended 30 June 2016 included on Council’s web site. Council is responsible for the integrity of their web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of the web site. The auditor’s report refers only to the statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the audited financial statements to confirm the information included in the audited financial statements presented on this web site. Conclusion (a) The Council’s accounting records have been kept in a manner and form that facilitated the preparation of the

general purpose financial statements and allowed proper and effective audit of these statements;

(b) The Council’s accounting records have been kept in a manner and form that facilitated the preparation of the special purpose financial statements and allowed proper and effective audit of these statements; and

(c) All information relevant to the conduct of the audit has been obtained.


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Weddin Shire Council SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2016


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Special Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Contents

1. Statement by Councillors and Management

2. Special Purpose Financial Statements:

Income Statement – Water Supply Business ActivityIncome Statement – Sewerage Business ActivityIncome Statement – Other Business Activities

Statement of Financial Position – Water Supply Business ActivityStatement of Financial Position – Sewerage Business ActivityStatement of Financial Position – Other Business Activities

3. Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements

4. Auditor’s Report

Background

These Special Purpose Financial Statements have been prepared for the use by both Council and the Office ofLocal Government in fulfilling their requirements under National Competition Policy.

The principle of competitive neutrality is based on the concept of a ‘level playing field’ between persons/entitiescompeting in a market place, particularly between private and public sector competitors.

Essentially, the principle is that government businesses, whether Commonwealth, state or local, should operatewithout net competitive advantages over other businesses as a result of their public ownership.

For Council, the principle of competitive neutrality and public reporting applies only to declared business activities.

These include (a) those activities classified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as business activities beingwater supply, sewerage services, abattoirs, gas production and reticulation, and (b) those activities with a turnoverof more than $2 million that Council has formally declared as a business activity (defined as Category 1 activities).

In preparing these financial statements for Council’s self-classified Category 1 businesses and ABS-definedactivities, councils must (a) adopt a corporatisation model and (b) apply full cost attribution including tax-equivalentregime payments and debt guarantee fees (where the business benefits from Council's borrowing position bycomparison with commercial rates).

(iv)

5

n/a4

(i)

(ii)

12

(iii)

n/a

Page

n/a3

n/a

2

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Income Statement of Council's Sewerage Business Activity for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ ’000

Income from continuing operationsAccess chargesUser chargesLiquid trade waste chargesFeesInterestGrants and contributions provided for non-capital purposesProfit from the sale of assetsOther incomeTotal income from continuing operations

Expenses from continuing operationsEmployee benefits and on-costsBorrowing costsMaterials and contractsDepreciation and impairmentLoss on sale of assetsCalculated taxation equivalentsDebt guarantee fee (if applicable)Other expensesTotal expenses from continuing operationsSurplus (deficit) from continuing operations before capital amounts

Grants and contributions provided for capital purposesSurplus (deficit) from continuing operations after capital amounts

Surplus (deficit) from discontinued operationsSurplus (deficit) from all operations before taxLess: corporate taxation equivalent (30%) [based on result before capital]

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AFTER TAX

Plus opening retained profitsPlus adjustments for amounts unpaid:– Taxation equivalent payments– Debt guarantee fees– Corporate taxation equivalentLess:– Tax equivalent dividend paid– Surplus dividend paidClosing retained profits

Return on capital %Subsidy from Council

Calculation of dividend payable:Surplus (deficit) after taxLess: capital grants and contributions (excluding developer contributions)Surplus for dividend calculation purposesPotential dividend calculated from surplus

451

–

–

– 2,412

2.0%–

97 –

97

– –

409 133

– 137 (40)

97

2,275

49

– –

40

–

– –

4 137

16 – 2

542

– 1

94 –

176 108

–

79 (14) 65 33

91 –

262 56

Actual 2016

– 9

16

406 19

Actual 2015

–

496 20 – – 8

– –

378 73

28 101

1.1%124

– 101 (22)

79

2,174

2,275

– 22

– –

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Statement of Financial Position – Council's Sewerage Business Activity as at 30 June 2016

$ ’000

ASSETSCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalentsInvestmentsReceivablesInventoriesOtherNon-current assets classified as held for saleTotal Current Assets

Non-current assetsInvestmentsReceivablesInventoriesInfrastructure, property, plant and equipmentInvestments accounted for using equity methodInvestment propertyIntangible assetsOtherTotal non-current assetsTOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesBank overdraftPayablesBorrowingsProvisionsTotal current liabilities

Non-current liabilitiesPayablesBorrowingsProvisionsTotal non-current liabilitiesTOTAL LIABILITIESNET ASSETS

EQUITYRetained earningsRevaluation reservesCouncil equity interestNon-controlling equity interestTOTAL EQUITY

– –

– –

6,545 6,538

7,243

7,243

–

17 – –

2,275

7,379

7,379

–

Actual Actual

682

–

–

–

16

– –

–

17 16 17

–

850 722

– –

7,395

–

2,412

–

– –

4,967 4,968 7,379

–

– – –

42 40 –

2015

808

2016

7,243

– –

6,545 6,538 – –

–

– –

–

–

–

7,260

16

– –

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Special Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Contents of the notes accompanying the financial statements

Details

Summary of significant accounting policies

Water Supply Business Best-Practice Management disclosure requirements

Sewerage Business Best-Practice Management disclosure requirements 93

Note Page

1

2

6

n/a

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Weddin Shire Council Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 Note 1. Significant accounting policies

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These financial statements are a Special Purpose Financial Statements (SPFS) prepared for use by Council and the Office of Local Government. For the purposes of these statements, the Council is not a reporting not-for-profit entity. The figures presented in the SPFS, unless otherwise stated, have been prepared in accordance with: the recognition and measurement criteria of

relevant Australian Accounting Standards,

other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), and

Australian Accounting Interpretations.

The disclosures in the SPFS have been prepared in accordance with: the Local Government Act (1993) NSW, the Local Government (General) Regulation, and the Local Government Code of Accounting

Practice and Financial Reporting. The statements are also prepared on an accruals basis, based on historic costs and do not take into account changing money values nor current values of non-current assets (except where specifically stated). Certain taxes and other costs (appropriately described) have been imputed for the purposes of the National Competition Policy. National Competition Policy Council has adopted the principle of ‘competitive neutrality’ to its business activities as part of the national competition policy which is being applied throughout Australia at all levels of government. The framework for its application is set out in the June 1996 government policy statement, Application of National Competition Policy to Local Government. The Pricing and Costing for Council Businesses, A Guide to Competitive Neutrality, issued by the Office of Local Government in July 1997, has also been adopted.

The pricing and costing guidelines outline the process for identifying and allocating costs to activities and provide standards for disclosure. These disclosures are reflected in Council’s pricing and/or financial reporting systems and include taxation equivalents, Council subsidies, return on investments (rate of return), and dividends paid. Declared business activities In accordance with Pricing and Costing for Council Businesses – A Guide to Competitive Neutrality, Council has declared that the following are to be considered as business activities: Category 1 (where gross operating turnover is over $2 million) Council has no Category 1 business activities. Category 2 (where gross operating turnover is less than $2 million) a. Grenfell Sewerage Service

Comprising the whole of the operations & net assets of the sewerage reticulation & treatment system servicing the town of Grenfell. Monetary amounts Amounts shown in the financial statements are in Australian currency and rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, Note 3 (Sewerage Best-Practice Management Disclosures). As required by the NSW Office of Water (Department of Primary Industries) the amounts shown in Note 3 are disclosed in whole dollars. (i) Taxation-equivalent charges Council is liable to pay various taxes and financial duties in undertaking its business activities. Where this is the case, they are disclosed in these statements as a cost of operations just like all other costs. However, where Council is exempt from paying taxes which are generally paid by private sector businesses (such as income tax), equivalent tax payments have been applied to all Council-

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Weddin Shire Council Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

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nominated business activities and are reflected in these financial statements. For the purposes of disclosing comparative information relevant to the private sector equivalent, the following taxation equivalents have been applied to all Council-nominated business activities (this does not include Council’s non-business activities): Notional rate applied (%) Corporate income tax rate – 30% Land tax – the first $482,000 of combined land values attracts 0%. For that valued from $482,001 to $2,947,000 the rate is 1.6% + $100. For the remaining combined land value that exceeds $2,947,000, a premium marginal rate of 2.0% applies. Payroll tax – 5.45% on the value of taxable salaries and wages in excess of $750,000. In accordance with the Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines, a payment for the amount calculated as the annual tax equivalent charges (excluding income tax) must be paid from the sewerage business activity. The payment of taxation equivalent charges, referred in the Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines to as a ‘dividend for taxation equivalent’, may be applied for any purpose allowed under the Local Government Act, 1993. Achievement of substantial compliance against the Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines is not a prerequisite for the payment of the tax equivalent charges, however the payment must not exceed $3 per assessment. Income tax An income tax equivalent has been applied on the profits of each reported business activity. While income tax is not a specific cost for the purpose of pricing a good or service, it needs to be taken into account in terms of assessing the rate of return required on capital invested. Accordingly, the return on capital invested is set at a pre-tax level (gain or loss from ordinary activities before capital amounts) as would be applied by a

private sector competitor – that is, it should include a provision equivalent to the corporate income tax rate, currently 30%. Income tax is only applied where a positive gain/ (loss) from ordinary activities before capital amounts has been achieved. Since this taxation equivalent is notional – that is, it is payable to Council as the ‘owner’ of business operations, it represents an internal payment and has no effect on the operations of the Council. Accordingly, there is no need for disclosure of internal charges in Council’s General Purpose Financial Statements. The 30% rate applied is the equivalent company tax rate prevalent as at balance date. No adjustments have been made for variations that have occurred during the year. Local government rates and charges A calculation of the equivalent rates and charges payable on all category 1 businesses has been applied to all land assets owned or exclusively used by the business activity. Loan and debt guarantee fees The debt guarantee fee is designed to ensure that council business activities face ‘true’ commercial borrowing costs in line with private sector competitors. In order to calculate a debt guarantee fee, Council has determined what the differential borrowing rate would have been between the commercial rate and Council’s borrowing rate for its business activities. (ii) Subsidies Government policy requires that subsidies provided to customers, and the funding of those subsidies, must be explicitly disclosed. Subsidies occur when Council provides services on a less-than-cost-recovery basis. This option is exercised on a range of services in order for Council to meet its community service obligations. Accordingly, ‘subsidies disclosed’ (in relation to National Competition Policy) represents the difference between revenue generated from ‘rate of

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Weddin Shire Council Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016 Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)

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return’ pricing and revenue generated from prices set by Council in any given financial year. The overall effect of subsidies is contained within the Income Statement of each reported business activity. (iii) Return on investments (rate of return) The policy statement requires that councils with category 1 businesses ‘would be expected to generate a return on capital funds employed that is comparable to rates of return for private businesses operating in a similar field’. Such funds are subsequently available for meeting commitments or financing future investment strategies. The rate of return on capital is calculated as follows: Operating result before capital income + interest expense

Written down value of I,PP&E as at 30 June As a minimum, business activities should generate a return equal to the Commonwealth 10 year bond rate which is 1.99% at 30/6/16. The actual rate of return achieved by each business activity is disclosed at the foot of each respective Income Statement. (iv) Dividends Council is not required to pay dividends to either itself (as owner of a range of businesses) or to any external entities. Local government sewerage businesses are permitted to pay an annual dividend from its water supply or sewerage business surplus. The dividend, calculated and approved in accordance with the Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines, must not exceed either: (i) 50% of this surplus in any one year, or (ii) the number of water supply or sewerage

assessments at 30 June 2016 multiplied by $30 (less the payment for tax equivalent charges, not exceeding $3 per assessment).

In accordance with the Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines, a Dividend Payment Form, Statement of Compliance, Unqualified Independent Financial Audit Report and Compliance Audit Report are required to be submitted to the NSW Office of Water prior to making the dividend and only after it has approved the payment.

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Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Note 3. Sewerage business best-practice management disclosure requirements

Dollars amounts shown below are in whole dollars (unless otherwise indicated)

1. Calculation and payment of tax-equivalents[all local government local water utilities must pay this dividend for tax equivalents]

Calculated tax equivalents

Number of assessments multiplied by $3/assessment

Amounts payable for tax equivalents [lesser of (i) and (ii)]

Amounts actually paid for tax equivalents

2. Dividend from surplus

50% of surplus before dividends[calculated in accordance with Best-Practice Management for Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines]

Number of assessments x ($30 less tax equivalent charges per assessment)

Cumulative surplus before dividends for the 3 years to 30 June 2016, less thecumulative dividends paid for the 2 years to 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014

2016 Surplus 2015 Surplus 2014 Surplus2015 Dividend 2014 Dividend

Maximum dividend from surplus [least of (i), (ii) and (iii) above]

Dividend actually paid from surplus [refer below for required pre-dividend payment criteria]

Are the overhead reallocation charges to the sewer business fair and reasonable? a

3. Required outcomes for 4 criteria [to be eligible for the payment of a ‘dividend from surplus’, all the criteria below need a ‘YES’]

Completion of strategic business plan (including financial plan)

Pricing with full cost-recovery, without significant cross subsidies [refer item 2 (a) in table 1 on page 22 of the Best-Practice Guidelines]

Complying charges Residential [item 2 (c) in table 1] Non-residential [item 2 (c) in table 1] Trade waste [item 2 (d) in table 1]

DSP with commercial developer charges [item 2 (e) in table 1] Liquid trade waste approvals and policy [item 2 (f) in table 1]

Complete performance reporting form (by 15 September each year)

a. Integrated water cycle management evaluation

b. Complete and implement integrated water cycle management strategy

–

3,222

NO

NO

YES

48,550

YES

YES

2016

YES

32,220

–

NO

–

–

YES

YES

235,700

NO

NO

(i)

(iv)

(iii)

(ii)

(iii)

97,100

(i)

(ii) 32,220

73,500

(iv)

(c)

(iv)

– 65,100

–

(v)

(iii)

(i)

(ii)

(a)(b)

(vi)

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Note 3. Sewerage business best-practice management disclosure requirements (continued)


National Water Initiative (NWI) financial performance indicators

Total revenue (sewerage)Total income (s14) – grants for acquisition of assets (s12a) – interest income (s10)– Aboriginal Communities W&S Program income (w10a)

Written down replacement cost of fixed assets (sewerage)Written down current cost of system assets (s48)

Operating cost (sewerage)Management expenses (s1) + operational and maintenance expenses (s2)

Capital expenditure (sewerage)Acquisition of fixed assets (s17)

Economic real rate of return (sewerage)[total income (s14) – interest income (s10) – grants for acquisition of assets (s12a)– operating cost (NWI F12) – current cost depreciation (s3)] x 100 divided by[written down current cost (i.e. WDCC) of system assets (s48) + plant and equipment (s34b)]

Capital works grants (sewerage)Grants for the acquisition of assets (12a)

National Water Initiative (NWI) financial performance indicatorsWater and sewer (combined)

Total income (water and sewerage)Total income (w13 + s14) + gain/loss on disposal of assets (w14 + s15)minus grants for acquisition of assets (w11a + s12a) – interest income (w9 + s10)

Revenue from community service obligations (water and sewerage)Community service obligations (NWI F25) x 100 divided by total income (NWI F3)

Capital expenditure (water and sewerage)Acquisition of fixed assets (w16 + s17)

Economic real rate of return (water and sewerage)[total income (w13 + s14) – interest income (w9 + s10) – grants for acquisition of assets(w11a + s12a) – operating cost (NWI F11 + NWI F12) – current cost depreciation (w3 + s3)] x 100divided by [written down replacement cost of fixed assets (NWI F9 + NWI F10)+ plant and equipment (w33b + s34b)]

Dividend (water and sewerage)Dividend paid from surplus (2 (v) of Note 2 + 2 (v) of Note 3)

Dividend payout ratio (water and sewerage)Dividend (NWI F20) x 100 divided by net profit after tax (NWI F24)

$’000

–

6,532

541

2.31%

334

64

2016

NWI F3 $’000 541

NWI F8 % 2.96%

NWI F19

NWI F21

NWI F20

%

%

– $’000

0.00%

2.31%

64 NWI F16 $’000

NWI F27

NWI F18

NWI F15 $’000

%

$’000

NWI F2

NWI F10

NWI F12

$’000

$’000

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Note 3. Sewerage business best-practice management disclosure requirements (continued)


National Water Initiative (NWI) financial performance indicatorsWater and sewer (combined)

Net debt to equity (water and sewerage)Overdraft (w36 + s37) + borrowings (w38 + s39) – cash and investments (w30 + s31)x 100 divided by [total assets (w35 + s36) – total liabilities (w40 + s41)]

Interest cover (water and sewerage)Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) divided by net interest

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT):Operating result (w15a + s16a) + interest expense (w4a + s4a) – interest income (w9 + s10)– gain/loss on disposal of assets (w14 + s15) + miscellaneous expenses (w4b + w4c + s4b + s4c)

Net interest:Interest expense (w4a + s4a) – interest income (w9 + s10)

Net profit after tax (water and sewerage)Surplus before dividends (w15a + s16a) – tax equivalents paid (Note 2-1 (iv) + Note 3-1 (iv))

Community service obligations (water and sewerage)Grants for pensioner rebates (w11b + s12b)

Notes: 1. References to w (eg. s12) refer to item numbers within Special Schedules 5 and 6 ofCouncil’s Annual Financial Statements.

2. The NWI performance indicators are based upon the National Performance Framework Handbookfor Urban Performance Reporting Indicators and Definitions.

a refer to 3.2 (2) on page 15 of the Best-Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines, 2007

NWI F25 $’000

NWI F24

NWI F23

NWI F22 %

151

16

> 100

137

5-

$’000

-10.95%

2016

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL AND THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON THE SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF

WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the special purpose financial statements of Weddin Shire Council for the year ended 30 June 2016, comprising the Statement by Council, Income Statement by Business Activities, Statement of Financial Position by Business Activities, and accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements. Our audit responsibility does not extend to the best practice management disclosures in Notes 2 and 3 and accordingly we express no opinion on them. Councils’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements The Council are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements and have determined that the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements are appropriate to meet the financial reporting requirements of the Council and the Office of Local Government for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of National Competition Policy reporting. The Council's responsibility also includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. No opinion is expressed as to whether the accounting policies used, as described in Note 1, are appropriate to meet the needs of the Council. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Council as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence

In conducting our audit, we followed applicable independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements.

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Matters Relating to the Electronic Presentation of the Audited Financial Statements This auditor’s report relates to the special purpose financial statements of Weddin Shire Council for the year ended 30 June 2016 included on Council’s web site. Council is responsible for the integrity of their web site. We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of the web site. The auditor’s report refers only to the statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these statements. If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the audited financial statements to confirm the information included in the audited financial statements presented on this web site. Audit Opinion In our opinion, the special purpose financial statements of Weddin Shire Council are presented fairly in accordance with the requirements of those applicable accounting policies detailed in Note 1, the accounting requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. Basis of Accounting Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The special purpose financial statements have been prepared for distribution to the Council and the Office of Local Government for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of National Competition Policy reporting. As a result, the financial statements may not be suitable for another purpose. We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial statements to which it relates to any person other than the Council or the Office of Local Government or for any purpose other than for which the statements were prepared.


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Weddin Shire Council SPECIAL SCHEDULES for the year ended 30 June 2016


Special Schedules 2016

page 1


Special Schedules for the year ended 30 June 2016

Contents

Special Schedules1

Net Cost of Services

Statement of Long Term Debt (all purposes)

Statement of Internal Loans (Sect. 410(3) LGA 1993)

Water Supply Operations – incl. Income StatementWater Supply – Statement of Financial Position

Sewerage Service Operations – incl. Income StatementSewerage Service – Statement of Financial Position

Notes to Special Schedule 5

Report on Infrastructure Assets

Permissible Income Calculation

1 Special Schedules are not audited (with the exception of Special Schedule 8).

Background

These Special Schedules have been designed to meet the requirements of special purpose users such as;

the NSW Grants Commissionthe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),the NSW Office of Water (NOW), andthe Office of Local Government (OLG).

The financial data is collected for various uses including;

the allocation of Financial Assistance Grants,the incorporation of Local Government financial figures in national statistics,the monitoring of loan approvals,the allocation of borrowing rights, andthe monitoring of the financial activities of specific services.

Special Schedule 5 4

Page

2

n/a

n/a

Special Schedule 1

Special Schedule 2(a)n/a

Special Schedule 4

Special Schedule 2(b)

Special Schedule 3n/a

9Special Schedule 7

8

7

(ii)

(i)

Special Schedule 8 14

Special Schedule 6


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Special Schedule 1 – Net Cost of Services for the year ended 30 June 2016

$’000

Governance

Administration

Public order and safety

Animal controlTotal public order and safety

Health

EnvironmentNoxious plants and insect/vermin controlOther environmental protectionSolid waste managementStreet cleaningDrainageTotal environment

Community services and educationAdministration and educationTotal community services and education

Housing and community amenitiesPublic cemeteriesPublic conveniencesStreet lightingTown planningOther community amenitiesTotal housing and community amenities

Sewerage services

(79)

(39) –

–

– (7)

(2)

–

131

– – 1

(235)

– 1

–

2 72

440

622

–

1

142

– –

372

77

Net cost.of services.

(176)

(56) (183)

166 – – (166)

(53) –

(1,845)

6

101

Function or activity

Fire service levy, fire protection, emergency services

74 43

1,974

238

129

(229)

– (321)

–

346

59 297

–

62

63

137

4

(25)

(14) (142)

(15) (39)

–

–

–

–

11 36

–

28

1

35

533 406

– –

Expenses from. continuing. operations. Non-capital.

– 16

Capital.

Income fromcontinuing operations

25

– 22

401

68

439

7


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Special Schedule 1 – Net Cost of Services (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2016

$’000

Recreation and culturePublic librariesMuseumsArt galleriesCommunity centres and hallsOther performing artsSporting grounds and venuesSwimming poolsParks and gardens (lakes)Total recreation and culture

Mining, manufacturing and constructionBuilding controlTotal mining, manufacturing and const.

Transport and communicationUrban roads (UR) – localSealed rural roads (SRR) – localSealed rural roads (SRR) – regionalUnsealed rural roads (URR) – localBridges on SRR – localFootpathsTotal transport and communication

Economic affairsCamping areas and caravan parksOther economic affairsTotal economic affairs

Totals – functionsGeneral purpose revenues (1)

NET OPERATING RESULT (2)

(1) Includes: rates and annual charges (including ex gratia, excluding water and sewer), non-capital general purpose (2) As reported in the Income Statement

grants, interest on investments (excluding externally restricted assets) and interest on overdue rates and annual charges

Share of interests – joint ventures and associates using the equity method

93 –

23

(69)

(90)

Net cost.of services.

(207)

23

(324) 438

(243)

4,778

130 27

(105) (27)

838

1,165 (245)

1,809

177

(3,146) (22)

(23)

826

1 –

(1)

(564)

(27)

(1,125) 10 –

Capital.

5

–

–

769 – –

682 245

–

324 –

286

32

2

–

9 9

844 1,282

12

27

Non-capital.

Expenses from. continuing. operations.

253

71 584

3 –

257 – 50

15 1,197 57

Function or activity

32 –

–

–

–

– –

838

– 1 – 819

9,145

–

1,957 1,964

1,798 1,705

10,116

1,776

70 93

4,778 9,145

1,706

177

5,161

20

20

12

Income fromcontinuing operations

– – –


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Special Schedule 5 – Sewerage Service Income Statement Includes all internal transactions, i.e. prepared on a gross basis for the year ended 30 June 2016

$’000

A Expenses and incomeExpenses

1. Management expensesa. Administrationb. Engineering and supervision

2. Operation and maintenance expenses– mainsa. Operation expensesb. Maintenance expenses

– Treatmentc. Operation expenses (excl. chemical, energy, effluent and biosolids management costs)

d. Energy costse. Maintenance expenses

3. Depreciation expensesa. System assetsb. Plant and equipment

4. Miscellaneous expensesa. Other expenses

5. Total expenses

Actuals 2016

Actuals 2015

53

57 63 46 46

54 32 26 3

409 379

29 19

3

30 23 9

33 3

112 10

137


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Special Schedule 5 – Sewerage Service Income Statement (continued) Includes all internal transactions, i.e. prepared on a gross basis for the year ended 30 June 2016

$’000

Income

6. Residential charges (including rates)

7. Non-residential chargesa. Access (including rates)b. Usage charges

8. Trade waste charges

9. Extra charges

10. Interest income

11. Other income

12. Grantsa. Grants for pensioner rebatesb. Other grants

13. Contributionsa. Developer charges

14. Total income

15. Gain (or loss) on disposal of assets

16. Operating result

16a. Operating result (less grants for acquisition of assets)

5 6

3 3

–

137 101

137

16 16

546 480

–

101

4 14

2 1

– 14

– 20 19

–

– –

407

Actuals

496

Actuals 20152016


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Special Schedule 5 – Sewerage Service Income Statement (continued) Includes all internal transactions, i.e. prepared on a gross basis for the year ended 30 June 2016

$’000

B Capital transactionsNon-operating expenditures

17. Acquisition of fixed assetsa. Renewalsb. Plant and equipment

18. Totals

C Rates and charges

19. Number of assessmentsa. Residential (occupied)b. Residential (unoccupied, ie. vacant lot)c. Non-residential (occupied)d. Non-residential (unoccupied, ie. vacant lot)

20. Number of ETs for which developer charges were received

21. Total amount of pensioner rebates (actual dollars)

– 64

63 – 1 –

7

5 ET

29,169$

Actuals Actuals 2016 2015

91 110

866

29,274$

109 88

7

1 ET

870


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Special Schedule 6 – Sewerage Service Statement of Financial Position Includes internal transactions, i.e. prepared on a gross basis as at 30 June 2016

$’000

ASSETS22. Cash and investments

a. Developer chargesb. Other

23. Receivablesa. Rates and availability chargesb. User charges

24. Property, plant and equipmenta. System assetsb. Plant and equipment

25. Total assets

LIABILITIES26. Provisions

a. Other

27. Total liabilities

28. NET ASSETS COMMITTED

EQUITY29. Accumulated surplus30. Asset revaluation reserve

31. TOTAL EQUITY

Note to system assets:32. Current replacement cost of system assets33. Accumulated current cost depreciation of system assets34. Written down current cost of system assets

Actuals

703

34

Actuals

–

Non-current Current

703 –

Total Actuals

850

8 –

105

13

8

– – 13

– 34

6,532

105

7,395

6,532

6,545

2,416

6,532

12,724 (6,192)

4,963

7,379

6,545 834

–

16 –

16

7,379

16

16


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Notes to Special Schedule 5 for the year ended 30 June 2016

Administration (1) Engineering and supervision (1)

(item 1a of Special Schedule 5) comprises the following: (item 1b of Special Schedule 5) comprises the following:

• Administration staff: • Engineering staff:− Salaries and allowance − Salaries and allowance− Travelling expenses − Travelling expenses− Accrual of leave entitlements − Accrual of leave entitlements− Employment overheads. − Employment overheads.

• Meter reading • Other technical and supervision staff:− Salaries and allowance

• Bad and doubtful debts − Travelling expenses− Accrual of leave entitlements

• Other administrative/corporate support services − Employment overheads.

Operational expenses (item 2 of Special Schedule 5) comprise the day to day operational expensesexcluding maintenance expenses.

Maintenance expenses (item 2 of Special Schedule 5) comprise the day to day repair and maintenanceexpenses. (Refer to Section 5 of the Local Government Asset Accounting Manual regarding capitalisationprinciples and the distinction between capital and maintenance expenditure).

Other expenses (item 4a of Special Schedule 5) includes all expenses not recorded elsewhere.

Residential charges

(2) (item 6 of Special Schedule 5) include all income from residential charges.

Non-residential charges

(2) (items 7a, 7b of Special Schedule 5) include all income from non-residentialcharges separated into 7a access charges (including rates if applicable) and 7b usage charges.

Trade waste charges (item 8 of Special Schedule 5) include all income from trade waste charges.

Other income (item 11 of Special Schedule 5) include all income not recorded elsewhere.

Notes:(1) Administration and engineering costs for the development of capital works projects should be reported as part of the capital cost of the project and not as part of the recurrent expenditure (ie. in item 17 for sewerage, and not in items 1a and 1b).

(2) To enable accurate reporting of residential revenue from usage charges, it is essential for councils to accurately separate their residential (item 6) charges and non-residential (item 7) charges.


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Special Schedule 7 – Report on Infrastructure Assets as at 30 June 2016 as at 30 June 2016

$’000

Council OfficesCouncil Works DepotCouncil HousesMuseumCommunity Arts CentreLibraryCaravan ParkDoctors Surgery

Assets in condition as a percentage of gross replacement cost

Carryingvalue

540 1,400

455 52

130,114 1,563

2%

–

31%

32,685

Transport

–

–

0%1,543

32.2%149,958

873

1.2%

19%

13%

1,066 1,066 41.6%

14 30,696

0.0%

Bridges and Culverts

and 175 40,261 43,615 31% 42%

1,732

40%31,694

2 3,087

21,252

6,367 24,404

–

3%

3%

Kerb & Gutter

Unsealed roads

61% 1%

5%

–

6%

0%

66%3% 19%

0%0%

11%

8%15 15

Other road assets4,652 10% 52% 35% 3%

43%65%

– – – 71

1,732

22.0%

–

0.0%0%

100%

4

1,477

– 5

1,608

Sealed Roads Surface

Other structuresSub-total

Roads

Other

172 172

21

–

10%

0.0%

0%

39%

0%

2,228

100%1,730

–

672

160 524

Asset class

to bring assetsEstimated cost

2015/16to bring to the 2015/16 Gross

standard maintenance

4 Bank

Asset category

2 2

Required Actual replacementcost (GRC)maintenancea

1

to satisfactory

Estimated cost

agreed level ofservice set by

Council

– – – –

–

–

Buildings

730 197

1

– –

12 12

5

– – 2 2 110

1,254

4

20

692 820 0%

–

– 100%

1 304

660 2,094 20

100%

5

100%

Amenities/Sportsground

3

0%

78.0%– 205 –

100%

– 0%13 13 9 5

0%

100%

100%100%

Sub-total100%

2,011 –

2,578 0.0%

150

2,578 0.0%

0%

132 0.0%5,181

–

11%

–

10,594 24% 3% 1%

3 12

5 –

25%100%

Sub-total

5 18 18

1,457

Footpaths

1,563

672

3

– 14

–

12 524 160

707

150

2

Bulk earthworks

Sealed Roads Structure 175

20.4% 4.6%

1,455 100% 0%

Emergency Services – – 2 2 70 111 100% 0%

0%1

0%0%497

531 100%

–

– 14,574 0.0%

25,556 707

Other

100.0%–

67

–

16%

–


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Special Schedule 7 – Report on Infrastructure Assets as at 30 June 2016 (continued) as at 30 June 2016

$’000

Notes:a Required maintenance is the amount identified in Council’s asset management plans.

Infrastructure asset condition assessment ‘key’

Excellent No work required (normal maintenance) Condition Description here…Good Only minor maintenance work required Condition Description here…Average Maintenance work required Condition Description here…Poor Renewal required Condition Description here…Very poor Urgent renewal/upgrading required Condition Description here…

4321 6

10987

150,271 TOTAL – ALL ASSETS 1,563 1,220 1,224

0.0%

Assets in condition as a percentage of gross replacement cost

Carryingvalue

189,216 35.7% 40.3% 19.3% 3.7% 1.0%1,563

–

– –

Open space/

79 13

– 27

–

50

Estimated costto bring to the

service set byagreed level of

assets Sub-total1,214 –

15.8% 0.0%61.5%0%0%

100%

– 0.0%0%

30%4,778

0%

0.0%6,395

Stormwater drainage

0.0%

0%

12,329

0%

10 0.0%10

– – 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%695 100%

– 1,214 Swimming pools –

– recreational

8,563 Sub-total 22.7%– 1,580

6.4%

10 10 6,154 –

5%

77 –

Trenching

– 27

Sub-totalPlant & Equipment

– 9,371 50

Asset category

Treatment Works

Asset class

70%2,647

Gross

4Required Actual

1cost (GRC)

2015/16

32

to bring assets 2015/16Estimated cost

to satisfactorystandard

Councilmaintenancemaintenancea

replacement5

0%1,160

5

–

Stormwater

100%

–

45 –

networkSewerage

drainage

Recycling System

Mains–

93.6%

19%–

– 6,983

0%266

6,154

695

75%–

– –

100%100%

– – –

77 –


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Special Schedule 7 – Report on Infrastructure Assets (continued) for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ ’000

Infrastructure asset performance indicators * consolidated

1. Infrastructure renewals ratioAsset renewals (1)

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

2. Infrastructure backlog ratioEstimated cost to bring assets to a satisfactory standardCarrying value of infrastructure assets

3. Asset maintenance ratioActual asset maintenanceRequired asset maintenance

Notes

* All asset performance indicators are calculated using the asset classes identified in the previous table.

(1) Asset renewals represent the replacement and/or refurbishment of existing assets to an equivalent capacity/performance as opposed to the acquisition of new assets (or the refurbishment of old assets) that increases capacity/performance.

1.00 1.06 0.901,220

Indicator Prior periods

1,563 1.31% 3.98% 3.84%119,582

2016 2016 2015 2014

4,104 191.42% 87.20% 56.13%2,144

Amounts

1,224


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Benchmark: ――― Maximum <2.00% Ratio achieves benchmarkSource for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #24 Ratio is outside benchmark

Benchmark: ――― Minimum >1.00 Ratio achieves benchmarkSource for benchmark: Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting #24 Ratio is outside benchmark

2015/16 Ratio 191.42%

Compares actual vs. required annual asset maintenance. A ratio above 1.0 indicates Council is investing

enough funds to stop the infrastructure backlog growing.

Purpose of asset renewals ratio

This ratio showswhat proportion the backlog is against

the total valueof a Council’s infrastructure.

To assess the rate at which these assets are being renewed

relative to the rate at which they are depreciating.

Purpose of infrastructure backlog ratio

Purpose of asset maintenance ratio

2015/16 Ratio 1.31%

2015/16 Ratio 1.00 x

191%

56% 87%

0%

50%

100%

150%

200%

250%

2014 2015 2016

Rat

io %

1. Infrastructure renewals ratio

1.3%

3.8% 4.0%

0.0%0.5%1.0%1.5%2.0%2.5%3.0%3.5%4.0%4.5%

2014 2015 2016

Rat

io %

2. Infrastructure backlog ratio

1.06 1.00 0.90

0.00

0.20

0.40

0.60

0.80

1.00

1.20

2014 2015 2016

Rat

io (

x)

3. Asset maintenance ratio


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$ ’000

Infrastructure asset performance indicatorsby fund

1. Infrastructure renewals ratioAsset renewals (2)

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

2. Infrastructure backlog ratioEstimated cost to bring assets to a satisfactory standardCarrying value of infrastructure assets

3. Asset maintenance ratioActual asset maintenanceRequired asset maintenance

Notes

(1) General fund refers to all of Council’s activities except for its sewer activity which is listed separately.

(2) Asset renewals represent the replacement and/or refurbishment of existing assets to an equivalent capacity/performance as opposed to the acquisition of new assets (or the refurbishment of old assets) that increases capacity/performance.

n/a 0.00% 1.38%

prior period: n/a 0.00% 4.21%

n/a 1.00 1.00

prior period: n/a 1.12 1.06

n/a 114.29% 193.49%prior period: n/a 0.00% 90.29%

Water Sewer General (1)

2016 2016 2016


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Special Schedule 8 – Permissible Income Calculation for the year ended 30 June 2017

$’000

Notional general income calculation (1)

Last year notional general income yieldPlus or minus adjustments (2)

Notional general income

Permissible income calculation

Special variation percentage (3)

Or rate peg percentageOr crown land adjustment (incl. rate peg percentage)

Less expiring special variation amountPlus special variation amount

Or plus rate peg amountOr plus Crown land adjustment and rate peg amount

Sub-total

Plus (or minus) last year’s carry forward totalLess valuation objections claimed in the previous yearSub-total

Total permissible income

Less notional general income yieldCatch-up or (excess) result

Plus income lost due to valuation objections claimed (4)

Less unused catch-up (5)

Carry forward to next year

Notes

(1) The notional general income will not reconcile with rate income in the financial statements in the correspondingyear. The statements are reported on an accrual accounting basis which include amounts that relate to prior years’rates income.

(2) Adjustments account for changes in the number of assessments and any increase or decrease in land value occurringduring the year. The adjustments are called ‘supplementary valuations’ as defined in the Valuation of Land Act 1916 .

(3) The ‘special variation percentage’ is inclusive of the rate peg percentage and where applicable Crown land adjustment.

(4) Valuation objections are unexpected changes in land values as a result of land owners successfully objecting to theland value issued by the Valuer-General. Councils can claim the value of the income lost due to valuation objections inany single year.

(5) Unused catch-up amounts will be deducted if they are not caught up within 2 years. Usually councils will have anominal carry forward figure. These amounts can be adjusted for in setting the rates in a future year.

(6) Carry forward amounts which are in excess (an amount that exceeds the permissible income) require ministerial approval by order published in the NSW Government Gazette in accordance with section 512 of the Local Government Act 1993 . The OLG will extract these amounts from Council’s Special Schedule 8 in the financial data return (FDR) to administer this process.

2 10 2,116 2,255

2,114 2,245

6.40% 7.00%0.00% 0.00%0.00% 0.00%

– – 135 158

5 9

– – – –

2,251 2,413

(2) – 3 9

2,422

2,245 2,413

a

9 9

Calculation Calculation2015/16 2016/17

– –

9 9

– –

2,254

l

m

n = (l + m)

o = k + n

g

k = (c + g + h + i + j)

b

d

e

f

j = c x f

i = c x e

h = d x (c – g)

c = (a + b)

p

q = o – p

r

st = q + r – s

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