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§Note/Subtotal§
Operating Operating Capital Capital
$ '000 Notes AASB 2020 2019 2020 2019
(e) Contributions
Developer contributions:
(s7.4 & s7.11 - EP&A Act, s64 of the LGA):
Cash contributions
S 7.4 – contributions using planning agreements
1058 (2)
– – 3,917 5,886
S 7.11 – contributions towards amenities/services
1058 (2)
– – 75,952 60,882
Total developer contributions – cash – – 79,869 66,768
Non-cash contributions S 7.11 – contributions towards amenities/services
1058 (1)
– – 3,973 21,352
Total developer contributions
non-cash – – 3,973 21,352
Total developer contributions 24 – – 83,842 88,120
Other contributions:
Cash contributions
Community services 1058 (1) 8 20 – –
Roads and bridges 1058 (2) 2,129 1,408 527 1,169
Other 1058 (1) 6 10 – –
Parks and gardens 1058 (1) 525 708 537 173
Community facilities 1058 (1) 179 – – –
Fire protection 1058 (1) 374 48 – –
Town planning 1058 (2) 692 770 – –
Total other contributions – cash 3,913 2,964 1,064 1,342
Non-cash contributions
Dedications – subdivisions (other than by s7.11)
1058 (2)
– – 60,312 38,881
Total other contributions – non-cash – – 60,312 38,881
Total other contributions 3,913 2,964 61,376 40,223
Total contributions 3,913 2,964 145,218 128,343
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Where grant income arises from an agreement which is enforceable and contains sufficiently specific performance obligations then the revenue are recognised when control of each performance obligations is satisfied.
The performance obligations are varied based on the agreement but include [provide details of performance obligations within AASB 15 grants e.g. events, vaccinations]. Payment terms vary depending on the terms of the grant, cash is received upfront for some grants and on the achievement of certain payment milestones for others.
Each performance obligation is considered to ensure that the revenue recognition reflects the transfer of control and within grant agreements there may be some performance obligations where control transfers at a point in time and others which have continuous transfer of control over the life of the contract.
Where control is transferred over time, generally the input methods being either costs or time incurred are deemed to be the most appropriate methods to reflect the transfer of benefit.
Grant income
Assets arising from grants in the scope of AASB 1058 is recognised at the assets fair value when the asset is received.
Councils considers whether there are any related liability or equity items associated with the asset which are recognised in accordance with the relevant accounting standard.
Once the assets and liabilities have been recognised then income is recognised for any remaining asset value at the time that the asset is received
Capital grants
Capital grants received to enable Council to acquire or construct an item of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment to identified specifications which will be under Council’s control and which is enforceable are recognised as revenue as and when the obligation to construct or purchase is completed.
For construction projects, this is generally as the construction progresses in accordance with costs incurred since this is deemed to be the most appropriate measure of the completeness of the construction project as there is no profit margin.
For acquisitions of assets, the revenue is recognised when the asset is acquired and controlled by the Council.
Contributions
Council has obligations to provide facilities from contribution revenues levied on developers under the provisions of sections 7.4, 7.11 and 7.12 of theEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
While Council generally incorporates these amounts as part of a Development Consents Order, such developer contributions are only recognised as income upon 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
Accounting policy prior to 1 July 2019
Control over grants and contributions is normally obtained upon their receipt (or acquittal) and revenue is recognised at this time and is valued at the fair value of the granted or contributed asset at the date of transfer.
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 un-discharged at reporting date, the unused grant or contribution is disclosed below.
A liability is recognised in respect of revenue that is reciprocal in nature to the extent that the requisite service has not been provided at reporting date.
The Hills Shire Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 3. Revenue from continuing operations (continued)
Financial Statements 2020
The Hills Shire Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 3. Revenue from continuing operations (continued)
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§Note/Subtotal§
$ '000 2020 2019
(f) Unspent grants and contributions – external restrictions
Certain grants and contributions are obtained by Council on condition that they be spent in a specified manner due to externally imposed restrictions.
Operating grants
Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period 8,085 6,293
Add: correction adjustment to opening balance 206 –
Add: operating grants recognised as income in the current period but not yet spent 5,245 5,553 Less: operating grants recognised in a previous reporting period now spent (5,038) (3,761) Less: operating grants received in a previous reporting period now transferred to
liability account (AASB 15) (764) –
Less: Other Income received transferred to Internal Restrictions (4,042) –
Unexpended and held as externally restricted assets (operating grants) 3,692 8,085 Capital grants
Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period 354 848
Less: correction adjustment to opening balance (206) –
Add:capital grants recognised as income in the current period but not yet spent – 1 Less: capital grants recognised in a previous reporting period now spent (51) (495) Unexpended and held as externally restricted assets (capital grants) 97 354 Contributions
Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period 91,601 141,617
Add: contributions recognised as income in the current period but not yet spent 81,926 69,627 Less: contributions recognised in a previous reporting period now spent (45,971) (119,643) Unexpended and held as externally restricted assets (contributions) 127,556 91,601
Note 4. Interest and investment income
§Note§
$ '000 2020 2019
§Subnote§
Interest on financial assets measured at amortised cost
– Overdue rates and annual charges (incl. special purpose rates) 303 244
– Cash and investments 7,879 10,163
Other 146 602
Total Interest and investment income 8,328 11,009
Interest revenue is attributable to:
Unrestricted investments/financial assets:
Overdue rates and annual charges (general fund) 303 244
General Council cash and investments 5,968 7,906
Restricted investments/funds – external:
Development contributions
– Section 7.11 2,057 2,859
Total interest and investment revenue 8,328 11,009
Accounting policy for interest and investment revenue
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest rate at the date that interest is earned.
The Hills Shire Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 3. Revenue from continuing operations (continued)
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The Hills Shire Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 3. Revenue from continuing operations (continued)
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§Note/Subtotal§
$ '000 2020 2019
(a) Employee benefits and on-costs
Salaries and wages 44,954 44,413
Employee leave entitlements (ELE) 5,424 5,301
Superannuation – defined contribution plans 3,490 3,436
Superannuation – defined benefit plans 308 324
Workers’ compensation insurance 580 531
Fringe benefit tax (FBT) 275 282
Training costs (other than salaries and wages) 229 335
Other 279 274
Total employee costs 55,539 54,896
Less: capitalised costs (460) (870)
TOTAL EMPLOYEE COSTS EXPENSED 55,079 54,026
Number of ‘full-time equivalent’ employees (FTE) at year end 541 518
Number of ‘full-time equivalent’ employees (FTE) at year end (incl. vacancies) 579 564
Employee benefit expenses are recorded when the service has been provided by the employee.
Accounting policy for employee benefits and on-costs
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.
Superannuation 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.
Council participates in a defined benefit plan under the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, however, sufficient information to account for the plan as a defined benefit is not available and therefore Council accounts for its obligations to defined benefit plans on the same basis as its obligations to defined contribution plans, i.e. as an expense when it becomes payable – refer to Note 19 for more information.
$ '000 2020 2019
(b) Borrowing costs
§Subnote§
(i) Interest bearing liability costs
Interest on leases 33 –
Total interest bearing liability costs 33 –
Total interest bearing liability costs expensed 33 –
TOTAL BORROWING COSTS EXPENSED 33 –
The Hills Shire Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 5. Expenses from continuing operations
Financial Statements 2020
The Hills Shire Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 5. Expenses from continuing operations
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§Note/Subtotal§
$ '000 2020 2019
(c) Materials and contracts
Raw materials and consumables 4,121 3,708
– Waste collection, disposal and recycling 22,694 20,810
– Roads, parks and buildings 11,314 11,529
– Aged and disabled 1,667 1,494
– Information technology 2,116 1,738
– Other contractor and consultancy costs 1,051 1,175
Auditors remuneration 2 129 119
Legal expenses:
Expenses from Peppercorn leases (2020 only) – –
– Legal expenses: planning and development 401 335
– Legal expenses: other 313 438
Total materials and contracts 43,806 41,346
TOTAL MATERIALS AND CONTRACTS 43,806 41,346
2. Auditor remuneration
During the year, the following fees were incurred for services provided by the auditor of Council, related practices and non-related audit firms
Auditors of the Council - NSW Auditor-General:
(i) Audit and other assurance services
Audit and review of financial statements 129 119
Remuneration for audit and other assurance services 129 119
Total Auditor-General remuneration 129 119
Total Auditor remuneration 129 119
The Hills Shire Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 5. Expenses from continuing operations (continued)
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Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020
Note 5. Expenses from continuing operations (continued)
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§Note/Subtotal§
$ '000 Notes 2020 2019
(d) Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-financial assets
Depreciation and amortisation
Plant and equipment 2,829 2,725
Office equipment 139 148
Infrastructure: 11
– Buildings 3,910 3,909
– Roads 12,678 12,353
– Stormwater drainage 1,584 1,508
– Other open space/recreational assets 1,914 1,837
Right of use assets 13 357 –
Total gross depreciation and amortisation costs 23,411 22,480
Total depreciation and amortisation costs 23,411 22,480
Impairment / revaluation decrement of IPP&E
Land Under Roads (post 30/06/2008) – 3,912
Total gross IPP&E impairment / revaluation decrement costs /
(reversals) – 3,912