AGENDA - Audit Committee - 20170627
Audit Committee
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
June 22, 2017
Town of Aurora
Audit Committee
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
6:30 p.m., Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Delegations
(a) Giselle Bodkin, Partner, and Andrea Nauss, Manager, BDO Canada LLP
Re: Item R1 – FS17-029 – 2016 Year-End Audited Financial Statements
4. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. FS17-029 – 2016 Year End Audited Financial Statements
Recommended:
1. That Report No. FS17-029 be received; and
2. That the 2016 Audit Reports and Financial Statements for the year-
ended December 31, 2016 be approved and published in accordance
with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c25, Section 295 on the Town’s
website.
5. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Audit Committee Report No. FS17-029
Subject: 2016 Year End Audited Financial Statements
Prepared by: Jason Gaertner, Manager of Financial Planning
Department: Financial Services
Date: June 27, 2017
Recommendation
1. That Report No. FS17-029 be received; and
2. That the 2016 Audit Reports and Financial Statements for the year-ended
December 31, 2016 be approved and published in accordance with the
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c25, Section 295 on the Town’s website.
Executive Summary
To present for approval, the Town of Aurora’s audited financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 2016, and the auditor’s report thereon.
Background
Attached hereto is the entire audit package as presented by our auditors BDO Canada
LLP, which include the 2016 Year End Audit Report, Letter to the Audit Committee and
the audited financial statements which can all be found under Attachment 1. The
actual financial statements have been prepared by staff and audited by BDO Canada
LLP. The results shown in these consolidated statements differ from the traditionally
prepared year-end report card due to the inclusion of tangible capital assets and other
Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) reporting differences. They have been
marked DRAFT by the auditors, as the audit cannot be technically completed until after
the approval of the statements by Council. Council is required to approve these
statements as part of the finalization of the audit. Once the auditors sign their final
report in the coming days, the financial statements will be made publicly available by
being placed on the Town website, a requirement under Section 295 of the Municipal
Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended. BDO also provides a letter to management on
internal controls and other matters that they feel should be brought to their attention.
Representatives from BDO Canada LLP will be in attendance to present their report and
findings.
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June 27, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Report No. FS17-029
Analysis
The Audited Financial Statements present a consolidation of the Town’s finances and
include the combined results of the General Operations of The Town, the Library Board,
and the Water/Wastewater Sewer Operations.
Staff continue to monitor the Town’s financial processes in an attempt to identify further
opportunities for efficiency. Any time that a change in process is considered, staff give
full consideration to any impact that these proposed changes may have on the existing
internal controls, and the adequacy thereof. Any deliberated changes made are
approved by the Director of Financial Services - Treasurer, and drawn to the auditors’
attention during the next audit.
During the course of this audit, BDO Canada LLP reviewed their previous management
letter items.
Advisory Committee Review
Not applicable.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications in regards to the 2016 year-end audit report, the
purpose of which is for its receipt by the Audit Committee as well as to obtain approval
of the Consolidated 2016 Financial Statements of the Town so that the Statements may
be published as required by legislation.
Communications Considerations
In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.2001, c25, Section 295, the Town’s
2016 audited financial statements will be published on the Town’s website.
Link to Strategic Plan
None; the annual audit is a statutory requirement, and is guided by professional
standards applicable to all Canadian licensed audit practitioners. Preparation and
publication of the annual audited financial statements supports the Strategic Plan
principles of integrity, and progressive corporate excellence and continuous
improvement.
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Year End Report for The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora
Presented by
Giselle Bodkin, CPA, CA
Andrea Nauss, CPA, CA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Where are you today?
Key Performance Results ....................................................................... 2-7
Industry Comparison .......................................................................... 9-13
Audit Committee Best Practice Recommendations ................................................... 14
Summary of Audit Process ............................................................................ 15-16
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TOTAL REVENUE, EXPENSES AND ANNUAL SURPLUS
(IN THOUSANDS ‘000)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Revenue 71,871 70,409 96,654 119,372 122,593
Expenses 65,071 67,315 71,543 75,537 80,987
Annual Surplus 6,800 3,094 25,111 43,835 41,606
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20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
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ANNUAL SURPLUS PLUS AMORTIZATION AND TCA ADDITIONS
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Annual Surplus + Amortization 16,804 13,618 36,018 55,494 55,440
TCA Additions 13,207 7,894 19,752 51,182 31,972
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
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TOTAL NET FINANCIAL ASSETS
(IN THOUSANDS ‘000)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Net Financial Assets 54,983 59,474 45,843 53,348 76,988
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
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TOTAL ACCUMULATED SURPLUS AND TANGIBLE CAPITAL
ASSETS
(IN THOUSANDS ‘000)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Accumulated Surplus 428,195 419,245 444,356 488,191 529,797
Accumulated TCA 379,720 378,381 395,727 434,742 452,604
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100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
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2016 REVENUE
2012 REVENUE
32.69%
43.04%
2.28%
4.48%
8.67%
8.84%
Revenue
Taxation
User fees
Grants
Net Gain on disposal
of TCA and land
Assumed
infrastructure assets
Other
44.83%
34.83%
2.67%
4.64%
2.75%10.28%
Revenue
Taxation
User fees
Grants
Gain on disposal of TCA
Assumed infrastructure
assets
Other
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FIVE YEAR EXPENSE COMPARISON
(IN THOUSANDS ‘000)
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
General government 13,329 12,006 12,078 11,677 9,076
Protection to person and property 12,749 12,654 12,254 10,875 10,386
Transportation services 9,107 8,399 8,236 7,652 7,996
Environmental services 24,638 21,478 20,176 18,714 18,539
Leisure and cultural services 19,058 19,056 16,883 16,485 17,656
Planning and development 2,106 1,944 1,916 1,912 1,418
80,987 75,537 71,543 67,315 65,071
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2016 EXPENSES
2012 EXPENSES
32.90%
17.08%
6.40%
42.70%
0.33%0.59%
Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits
Amortization
Materials and supplies
Contracted services
Interest on long-term liabilities
Others
35.12%
15.37%
5.79%
41.43%
0.54%1.74%
Expenses
Salaries, wages and benefits
Amortization
Materials and supplies
Contracted services
Interest on long-term liabilities
Others
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INDUSTRY COMPARISON
NET FINANCIAL ASSETS (DEBT)
TCA ADDITIONS
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Town of Aurora 50,942 54,983 59,474 48,543 53,348
Town #2 (20,479) (17,981) (14,620) (7,124) (4,376)
Town #3 (18,168) (12,355) (15,755) (14,833) (7,555)
Town #4 (1,529) 2,641 5,964 8,718 9,325
Town #5 40,092 50,863 60,667 56,662 61,442
(30,000)
(20,000)
(10,000)
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20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Town of Aurora 25,306 15,183 7,894 19,752 51,182
Town #2 24,794 45,531 14,867 22,822 21,513
Town #3 9,994 9,396 13,125 33,639 11,647
Town #4 16,549 5,382 6,853 9,016 4,734
Town #5 21,455 20,782 27,714 42,018 24,214
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
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REVENUE
EXPENSES
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Town of Aurora 79,442 71,871 70,409 96,654 119,372
Town #2 53,320 68,232 54,398 62,527 65,600
Town #3 41,159 43,825 39,682 44,652 51,398
Town #4 54,749 44,491 46,003 51,601 52,589
Town #5 97,511 102,893 114,929 122,901 117,935
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20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Town of Aurora 62,547 65,071 67,315 71,543 75,537
Town #2 40,128 43,987 46,352 50,092 51,022
Town #3 32,199 33,514 34,393 36,676 38,479
Town #4 44,486 45,410 47,006 50,387 53,716
Town #5 89,907 93,817 98,182 103,685 107,200
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20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
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ANNUAL SURPLUS (DEFICIT)
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Town of Aurora 16,895 6,800 3,094 25,111 43,835
Town #2 13,193 24,245 8,046 12,435 14,578
Town #3 8,960 10,311 5,341 7,975 12,919
Town #4 10,239 (1,774) (1,175) 1,204 (1,278)
Town #5 8,514 10,446 16,747 20,894 12,406
(10,000)
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Town of Aurora 421,395 428,195 419,245 444,356 488,191
Town #2 205,462 229,707 237,753 250,189 267,595
Town #3 129,898 140,209 145,550 153,500 166,419
Town #4 358,867 357,093 357,775 358,979 357,701
Town #5 472,638 483,084 495,979 516,873 529,279
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100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
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2015 TOWN OF AURORA REVENUE
2015 INDUSTRY AVERAGE REVENUE
31.93%
39.04%
2.25%
2.45%
13.23%
11.10%Revenue Taxation
User fees
Grants
Net gain on disposal of TCA and
land
Assumed infrastructure assets
Other
43.79%
31.26%
2.48%
0.71%
13.51%
8.24%Revenue Taxation
User fees
Grants
Gain on disposal of tangible
capital assets
Assumed infrastructure assets
Other
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2015 TOWN OF AURORA EXPENSE
2015 INDUSTRY AVERAGE EXPENSE
34.07%
15.43%6.55%
43.24%
0.22%
0.50%Expense Salaries, wages and benefits
Amortization
Materials and supplies
Contracted services
Interest on long-term liabilities
Other
42.99%
16.97%
10.58%
24.67%
1.68%
3.10%Expense Salaries, wages and benefits
Amortization
Materials and supplies
Contracted services
Interest on long-term liabilities
Other
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Audit Committee Best Practice Recommendations
• Financial Reporting
o The Committee should receive monthly internal financial statements and ensure that
the financial statements clearly reflect the true performance of the Organization.
o The Committee should review audit adjustments made and those waived because of
immateriality.
o The Committee should review and approve the draft audited financial statements.
o Is there a financial expert on the Committee? The financial expert would have the
following 5 attributes:
Understanding of the financial statements and accounting principles used to
prepare the issuer's financial statements;
Ability to assess the application of such accounting policies;
Experience preparing, auditing, analyzing or evaluating financial statements, or
experience supervising individuals engaged in preparing, auditing, analyzing or
evaluating financial statements;
An understanding of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting;
An understanding of audit committee functions
• Risks and Controls
o The Committee should create the right tone at the top to foster growth of suitable
controls.
o The Committee should have a sufficient understanding of the risks at the Organization.
o The Committee should analyze the internal control system to ensure that the risks are
adequately mitigated.
• Audit Function
o The Committee should ensure that the external auditor selected has sufficient
knowledge of and experience in the Organization’s industry.
o The Committee should review the audit fee and ensure that it is in line with the scope
of the audit.
o The Committee should confirm and discuss the auditor’s independence.
o The Committee should keep an open line of communication with the external auditors,
including such items as:
The auditor's responsibility under Canadian Auditing Standards.
The quality of the accounting principles followed by the Organization.
Disagreements with management.
Difficulties in performing the audit.
Major issues management discussed with the auditors before their retention.
• Other Issues to Consider:
o Is the Committee independent from the Organization?
o Is the Committee sufficiently financially literate?
o Are there clear position descriptions for directors?
o Is there orientation and continuing education for all directors in place?
o Is there a written code of business conduct and ethics?
o Is there a nominating committee?
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Summary of Audit Process
• Overall Approach
o Attain an understanding of processes and controls within the departments by
performing system descriptions and walkthroughs.
o Attain an understanding of internal IT and software, through discussions with the IT
department and our systems descriptions.
o Identify specific areas of the financial information which contain risk, and significant
judgment.
o From these initial stages, we determine what procedures to be performed on the
specific areas of the financial statements.
• Income Statement Approach
o Revenue
Taxation – we obtain the annual by-law and compare to the revenue recorded
following-up on significant differences.
Grants and government transfers – we obtain a sample of revenue received
and agree to the funding documents, following up on differences.
Interest income – Interest reasonability tests are performed on tax interest,
reserve interest, bank and investments.
Assumed infrastructure assets – we obtain the asset registers and recalculate.
We take a sample of additions and trace to the supporting documentation to
ensure the amounts agree. We then compare the overall asset registers to that
recorded and follow-up on any significant differences.
Gain on disposal of tangible capital assets – we review the disposals and
compare to the asset registers to ensure the cost was removed appropriately.
Also, if the assets were sold we obtain documentation on the proceeds to
ensure the calculation of the gain/loss is appropriate.
User fees, fines, licenses, permits and other revenue – we performed a
detailed comparison of current year to the prior five years and budget on an
account by account basis, using a threshold to determine the significant
changes. We then review the significant changes with management and obtain
supporting documentation.
o Expenses
Salaries, wages and employee benefits – we perform test of controls on a
cyclical basis. This tests various input and output controls for salaries. With
regards to benefits we perform a reasonability test based on yearly
percentages of CPP, EI, and benefits as a percentage of salaries. These are
compared to the stated rates and differences are followed up.
Materials and supplies, contracted services and other – we perform
substantive tests on these expenses and vouch to supporting documentation on
a sample basis, following up on any differences.
Interest on long-term liabilities - we review the various debenture contracts
and agree the interest expensed to the interest indicated in those.
Amortization – we recalculate the amortization on a test basis and compare to
the actual amounts recorded, following up on any significant differences.
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• Balance Sheet Approach
o Assets
Cash – test of controls are performed on bank reconciliations, and a bank
confirmation is sent to the bank and agreed to the general ledger.
Taxes receivable – we perform a detailed five year comparison by aging
following-up on significant differences. We also perform a large arrears check
and follow-up to determine what the approach is to collect from that resident.
User fees and accounts receivable – we obtain the various accounts receivable
account details and for significant balances agree to the supporting
documentation or calculations. We also perform reasonability tests on various
specific balances. We perform cut-off tests to ensure that amounts have been
recorded in the proper period. We also check for deferred revenue or amounts
that have been outstanding for significant periods of time and ensure they
should not be written off.
Portfolio investments – Confirmations are sent to the investment advisors and
review of investment certificates and continuity schedules is performed.
Land listed for sale – we obtain the current year listing and for any purchases
or sales obtain the agreement and agree the amounts and recalculate any
gains/losses.
Tangible capital assets and tangible capital assets under construction – we
obtain the asset registers and recalculate. We take a sample of additions and
trace to the supporting documentation to ensure the amounts agree. We then
compare the overall asset registers to that recorded and follow-up on any
significant differences.
Prepaid expenses – we obtain supporting documentation for any material items
included in prepaid.
o Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities – we obtain supporting
documentation for significant liabilities outstanding. We perform cut-off
testing to ensure they have been recorded in the proper period. We test to
ensure that accruals are reasonable.
Deposits – we review the deposits and ensure that amounts received should not
be recognized through a sample of items, following up with the specific
departments.
Deferred revenue – we obtain the continuity schedule. For additions we test
the supporting grant funding letters, test the calculation of developer charges
and the reasonability of interest. For decreases we ensure they are approved
in the budget.
Employee benefits liabilities – we obtain the actuarial report, and review the
assumptions made and ensure they are reasonable. We then ensure that the
appropriate accounting method has been applied. We follow-up with both the
actuary and the Town’s Finance department on any unusual items, differences.
Net long-term liabilities – we obtain third party confirmation on the balance,
terms and interest rate, following up on any significant differences.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Final Report to the Audit Committee
June 27, 2017
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Status of the Audit 4
Independence 5
Materiality 5
Audit Findings 6
Fraud Discussion 8
Internal Control Matters 9
Other Required Communications 10
BDO Resources 12
Appendix A – Draft Audit Report
Appendix B – Independence Update
Appendix C – Unadjusted Differences
Appendix D – Representation Letter
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA 4
STATUS OF THE AUDIT
As of the date of this final report, we have substantially completed our audit of the 2016 financial
statements pending the completion of the items highlighted below. These items will need to be
completed prior to issuance of our audit report on the financial statements.
COMPLETION OF AUDIT
• Receipt of signed Management representation letter
• Receipt of outstanding legal confirmations
• Subsequent events review through to financial statement approval date
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
• Approval of financial statements by Council
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. The
objective of our audit was to obtain reasonable, not absolute, assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatement. The scope of the work performed
was substantially the same as that described in our Planning Report to the Audit Committee
dated June 28, 2016.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA 5
INDEPENDENCE
At the core of the provision of external audit services is the concept of independence. Canadian
generally accepted auditing standards require us to communicate to the Audit Committee at
least annually, all relationships between BDO Canada LLP and its related entities and The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora and its related entities, that, in our professional judgment,
may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence with respect to the audit of the
Municipality.
Our annual letter confirming our independence was previously provided to you. Except as noted
in Appendix B, we know of no circumstances that would cause us to amend the previously
provided letter.
MATERIALITY
Misstatements, including omitted financial statement disclosures, are considered to be material
if they, individually or in aggregate, could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.
As communicated to you in our Planning Report to the Audit Committee, preliminary materiality
was $1,450,000. Final materiality was increased to $2,150,000 to reflect actual results.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA 6
AUDIT FINDINGS
As part of our ongoing communications with you, we are required to have a discussion on our
views about significant qualitative aspects of the Municipality's accounting practices, including
accounting policies, accounting estimates and financial statement disclosures. In order to have
a frank and open discussion, these matters will be discussed verbally with you. A summary of
the key discussion points are as follows:
ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT MATTERS
Management Override of Controls
Risk Procedures Results
Management is in a unique
position to perpetrate fraud
because of management’s
ability to directly or
indirectly manipulate
accounting records or
prepare fraudulent financial
statements by overriding
controls that otherwise
appear to be operating
effectively.
Our audit procedures tested
the appropriateness of
journal entries recorded in
the general ledger and other
adjustments made in the
preparation of financial
statements.
We also obtained an
understanding of the business
rationale for significant
transactions that we became
aware of that were outside
the normal course of
operations for the
Municipality, or that
otherwise appeared to be
unusual given our
understanding of the
Municipality and its
environment. We reviewed
accounting estimates for
biases and evaluated
whether the circumstances
producing the bias, if any,
represented a risk of
material misstatement due
to fraud.
No exceptions noted.
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ADJUSTED AND UNADJUSTED DIFFERENCES
We have disclosed all significant adjusted and unadjusted differences and disclosure omissions
identified through the course of our audit engagement. Each of these items has been discussed
with Management.
Management has determined that the unadjusted differences are immaterial both individually
and in aggregate to the financial statements taken as a whole. Should the Audit Committee
agree with this assessment, we do not propose further adjustments.
For purposes of our discussion, a summary of unadjusted differences and disclosure omissions has
been presented in Appendix C.
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIONS
During the course of our audit, management made certain representations to us. These
representations were verbal or written and therefore explicit, or they were implied through the
financial statements. Management provided representations in response to specific queries from
us, as well as unsolicited representations. Such representations were part of the evidence
gathered by us to be able to draw reasonable conclusions on which to base our audit opinion.
These representations were documented by including in the audit working papers memoranda of
discussions with management and written representations received from management.
A summary of the representation we have requested from management is set out in the
management representation letter included in Appendix D to the report.
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FRAUD DISCUSSION
Canadian generally accepted auditing standards require us to discuss fraud risk with the Audit
Committee on an annual basis. As an update to the discussion held with the Audit Committee
during the planning of our audit, we have prepared the following comments:
Required Discussion
BDO Response
Question to Audit
Committee
Details of existing
oversight processes
with regards to fraud.
Based on our discussions during the
planning of our audit, the Audit
Committee’s oversight processes
include:
• Audit Committee charters;
• Discussions at audit committee
meetings and our attendance at
those meetings;
• Review of related party
transactions; and
• Consideration of tone at the top.
Are there any new
processes or changes
in existing processes
relating to fraud
since the date of our
previous discussions,
that we should be
aware of?
Knowledge of actual,
suspected or alleged
fraud.
Currently, we are not aware of any
actual, suspected or alleged fraud.
Are you aware of any
instances of actual,
suspected or alleged
fraud affecting the
Municipality?
AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DETECTING FRAUD
We are responsible for planning and performing the audit to obtain reasonable assurance that
the financial statements are free of material misstatements, whether caused by error or fraud.
The likelihood of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than the
likelihood of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from error, because fraud may
involve collusion as well as sophisticated and carefully organized schedules designed to conceal
it.
The scope of the work performed was substantially the same as that described in our Planning
Report to the Audit Committee dated June 28, 2016.
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INTERNAL CONTROL MATTERS
During the course of our audit, we performed the following procedures with respect to the
Municipality’s internal control environment:
• Documented operating systems to assess the design and implementation of control
activities that were relevant to the audit.
• Discussed and considered potential audit risks with management.
The results of these procedures were considered in determining, the extent and nature of
substantive audit testing required.
We are required to report to you in writing, significant deficiencies in internal control that we
have identified during the audit. A significant deficiency is defined as a deficiency or
combination of deficiencies in internal control that, in the auditor's professional judgment, is of
sufficient importance to merit the attention of those charged with governance.
As the purpose of the audit is for us to express an opinion on the Municipality’s financial
statements, our audit cannot be expected to disclose all matters that may be of interest to you.
As part of our work, we considered internal control relevant to the preparation of the financial
statements such that we were able to design appropriate audit procedures. This work was not
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES IN INTERNAL CONTROL
We did not note any significant deficiencies in internal control during the course of our audit.
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OTHER REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS
Professional standards require independent auditors to communicate with those charged with
governance certain matters in relation to an audit. In addition to the points communicated
within this letter, the table below summarizes these additional required communications.
Communication Required Auditors’ Response
Potential effect on the financial statements of any
material risks and exposures, such as pending litigation,
that are required to be disclosed in the financial
statements.
We have obtained a summary of
outstanding litigation and
claims from the Municipality’s
legal department and
communicated with the
Municipality’s external legal
counsel and insurer. Where
applicable, litigation and claims
have been accounted for and
disclosed in the financial
statements.
The final draft of the representation letter. Refer to Appendix D.
Material uncertainties related to events and conditions
that may cast significant doubt on the Municipality’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
None noted.
Disagreements with management about matters that,
individually or in aggregate, could be significant to the
Municipality’s financial statements or our audit report.
None.
Matters involving non compliance with laws and
regulations.
None noted.
Significant related party transactions that are not in
the normal course of operations and which involve
significant judgments made by management concerning
measurement or disclosure.
None noted.
Subsequent events that have caused changes to the
audit report.
None.
Modifications in opinion None.
Emphasis of matters paragraphs or other matters
paragraphs.
None.
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Significant matters arising from the audit that were
discussed or subject to correspondence with
management.
None.
Significant accounting policies, estimates and
judgments.
None.
Unreasonable management’s refusal to allow the
auditor to send a confirmation request, or the inability
to obtain relevant and reliable audit evidence from
alternative audit procedures.
None.
Limitation of the scope of the audit imposed by
management.
None.
Findings from the group audit. No significant findings.
Other matters None.
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Outlined below is a summary of certain BDO resources which may be of interest to the Audit
Committee.
PUBLICATIONS
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the transition and application of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB). In addition, we
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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit
Organizations (ASPNO).
For additional information on PSAB, including links to archived publications and model
financial statements, refer to the link below:
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APPENDIX A
Draft Auditor’s Report
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Mayor and Councillors of
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of The Corporation of the Town of
Aurora, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2016, the
statements of operations and accumulated surplus, change in net financial assets and cash flows for the
year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial
statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control
as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those
standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about 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
consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including
the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the
entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated 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 management, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora as at December 31, 2016 and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
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APPENDIX B
Independence Update
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APPENDIX C
Unadjusted Differences
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` SUMMARY OF UNADJUSTED DIFFERENCES The following is a summary of uncorrected misstatements noted during the course of our audit engagement: Increase (Decrease) Assets Liabilities Equity Net Income Negative balances in accounts receivable $148,533 $(148,533) $- $- 2016 progress billing recorded in 2017 26,679 (268,214) - 241,535 Total 175,212 (416,747) - 241,535 Effect of Prior Year’s Reversing Errors - - - - Total Unadjusted Differences $175,212$(416,747)$-$241,535 SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE OMISSIONS There were no disclosure omissions noted during the course of our audit. Attachment #1Audit Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 27, 2017Item R1 Page 38 of 68
APPENDIX D
Representation Letter
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BDO Canada LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
300 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 300
Barrie, Ontario
L4N 0B4
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the financial statements of
Town of Aurora for the year ended December 31, 2016, for the purpose of expressing an opinion
as to whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in
accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we
considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves:
Financial Statements
• We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement dated
December 5, 2016, for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
Canadian public sector accounting standards; in particular, the financial statements are fairly
presented in accordance therewith.
• Significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, including those measured
at fair value, are reasonable.
• Related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and
disclosed in accordance with the requirements of Canadian public sector accounting
standards.
• All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements and for which Canadian public
sector accounting standards require adjustment or disclosure have been adjusted or disclosed.
• The financial statements of the entity use appropriate accounting policies that have been
properly disclosed and consistently applied.
• The effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in the
aggregate, to the financial statements as a whole. A list of the uncorrected misstatements is
attached to the representation letter.
• We have reviewed and approved all journal entries recommended by the auditors during the
audit.
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Information Provided
• We have provided you with:
o access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation of
the financial statements, such as records, documentation and other matters;
o additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit;
and
o unrestricted access to persons within the entity from whom you determined it
necessary to obtain audit evidence.
• We are responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal controls to
prevent, detect and correct fraud and error, and have communicated to you all deficiencies in
internal control of which we are aware.
• All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the
financial statements.
• We have disclosed to you all known instances of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance
with laws and regulations whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial
statements.
• We have disclosed to you the identity of the entity’s related parties and all the related party
relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
Fraud and Error
• We have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial
statements may be materially misstated as a result of fraud.
• We have disclosed to you all information in relation to fraud or suspected fraud that we are
aware of and that affects the entity and involves:
o management;
o employees who have significant roles in internal control; or
o others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements.
• We have disclosed to you all information in relation to allegations of fraud, or suspected
fraud, affecting the entity’s financial statements communicated by employees, former
employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
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Existence, Completeness and Valuation of Specific Financial Statement Balances
• The inventories as set out in the financial statements represent all of the inventories to
which the entity held title as at the balance sheet date. Inventories do not include any goods
consigned to the entity, merchandise billed to customers or any items for which the liability
has not been provided in the books.
• For contributed property, plant and equipment, the nature and amount of contributed
property, plant and equipment received and recognized have been disclosed.
• Where the fair value of contributed property, plant and equipment was not determinable,
information about contributed property, plant and equipment recognized at a nominal value
has been disclosed.
• Property, plant and equipment has been appropriately recognized and measured in
accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
• There are no pledges or assignments of assets as security for liabilities except as disclosed in
the financial statements.
• The entity has complied with all provisions in its agreements related to debt and there were
no defaults in principal or interest, or in the covenants and conditions contained in such
agreement.
• The employee future benefit costs, assets and obligation have been determined, accounted
for and disclosed in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. The
source data and plan provisions provided are complete and accurate. The plans included in
the valuation are complete. The determination of the discount rate and the use of specific
actuarial assumptions are our best estimate assumptions. We feel that the extrapolations are
accurate and have properly reflected the effects of changes and events occurring subsequent
to the most recent valuation that had a material effect on the extrapolation.
• There were no direct contingencies or provisions (including those associated with guarantees
or indemnification provisions), unusual contractual obligations nor any substantial
commitments, whether oral or written, other than in the ordinary course of business, which
would materially affect the financial statements or financial position of the entity, except as
disclosed in the financial statements.
General Representations
• We are aware of the environmental laws and regulations that impact our organization and we
are in compliance. There are no known environmental liabilities or contingencies that have
not been accrued for or disclosed in the financial statements.
• We confirm that operating segments are appropriately identified and disclosed in accordance
with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
• There have been no plans or intentions that may materially affect the carrying value or
classification of assets and liabilities.
• No significant matters, other than those disclosed in the financial statements, have arisen
that would require a restatement of the comparative financial statements.
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• We have made the following additional significant representations to you during the course of
your audit which we understand that you have relied upon:
The municipality is a schedule 2 employer for WSIB but does not currently employ firefighters
and is not aware of any additional liabilities that may be incurred in relation to the new WSIB
legislation for firefighters.
Other Representations Where the Situation Exists
• We have informed you of all known actual or possible litigation and claims, whether or not
they have been discussed with legal counsel. When applicable, these litigation and claims
have been accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements.
Yours truly,
_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Signature Position
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Signature Position
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The Corporation of the Town of AuroraSummary of Unadjusted MisstatementsDecember 31, 2016Pre-Tax Proposed AdjustmentsDescription of theMisstatementIdentifiedMisstatementProjectedMisstatementEstimatesAssetsDr(Cr)LiabilitiesDr(Cr)Opening R/EDr(Cr)IncomeDr(Cr)Details of why no adjustment hasbeen made to financial statementsNegative balancesin A/R148,533--148,533(148,533)--Adjustment does not impact thestatement of operations.Management does not believe theimpact of the classification erroron the balance sheet is significantenough to adjust.2016 Progressbilling recorded in2017268,214--26,679(268,214)-241,535This cut-off error will reverse inthe following fiscal year and is notsignificant enough to adjust.Likely AggregateMisstatements BeforeEffect of PreviousYear's Errors andEstimates416,747--175,212(416,747)-241,535Effect of PreviousYear's Errors, Net ofTax Effects----Tax Effect----Likely AggregateMisstatements175,212(416,747)-241,535Attachment #1Audit Committee Meeting Agenda
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended December 31, 2016
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended December 31, 2016
Contents
Independent Auditor's Report 1
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 2
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus 3
Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets 4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 5
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 6 - 20
Schedule 1 - Consolidated Schedule of Segmented Disclosure 21 - 22
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Mayor and Councillors of
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of The Corporation of the Town of
Aurora, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2016, the
statements of operations and accumulated surplus, change in net financial assets and cash flows for the
year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial
statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control
as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those
standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about 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
consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including
the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the
entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated 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 management, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora as at December 31, 2016 and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
December 31 2016 2015
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
Financial assets
Cash (note 2) $ 4,278 $ 16,702
Taxes receivable 5,455 6,677
User fees receivable 5,348 3,666
Accounts receivable 7,421 6,638
Portfolio investments (note 4) 112,460 83,951
Land listed for sale (note 5) 2,952 3,654
137,914 121,288
Liabilities
Notes payable and bank indebtedness (note 6) 7,219 9,370
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 10,395 14,350
Deposits (note 7) 3,207 4,478
Deferred revenue (note 8) 33,610 36,181
Employee benefits liabilities (note 9) 1,010 984
Net long-term liabilities (note 10) 5,485 2,577
60,926 67,940
Net financial assets 76,988 53,348
Non-financial assets
Tangible capital assets (note 23) 452,604 434,742
Prepaid expenses 205 101
452,809 434,843
Accumulated surplus (note 11) $ 529,797 $ 488,191
Contingencies and contractual obligations (notes 17 and 18)
Approved by Council
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus
Budget
For the year ended December 31 2016 2016 2015
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
(note 3)
Revenue
Taxation (note 12) $ 39,565 $ 40,071 $ 38,115
User fees 45,736 52,766 46,607
Grants (note 13) 1,883 2,796 2,680
Gain on disposal of land available for sale -5,726 3,385
Loss on disposal of tangible
capital assets -(239)(461)
Assumed infrastructure assets -10,632 15,796
Other (note 14) 7,383 10,841 13,250
94,567 122,593 119,372
Expenses
General government 13,403 13,329 12,006
Protection to person and property 13,322 12,749 12,654
Transportation services 9,439 9,107 8,399
Environmental services 23,774 24,638 21,478
Leisure and cultural services 19,495 19,058 19,056
Planning and development 3,003 2,106 1,944
82,436 80,987 75,537
Annual surplus 12,131 41,606 43,835
Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 488,191 488,191 444,356
Accumulated surplus, end of year $ 500,322 $ 529,797 $ 488,191
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets
Budget
For the year ended December 31 2016 2016 2015
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
(note 3)
Annual surplus $ 12,131 $ 41,606 $ 43,835
Amortization of tangible capital assets 13,834 13,834 11,659
Net proceeds on disposal of tangible capital
assets -37 47
Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets -239 461
Acquisition of tangible capital assets (21,340)(21,340)(35,386)
Assumed infrastructure assets -(10,632)(15,796)
Change in prepaid expenses -(104)(15)
Change in net financial assets 4,625 23,640 4,805
Net financial assets, beginning of year 53,348 53,348 48,543
Net financial assets, end of year $ 57,973 $ 76,988 $ 53,348
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31 2016 2015
(dollar amounts presented in '000's)
Operating transactions
Annual surplus $ 41,606 $ 43,835
Non-cash charges to operations:
Amortization of tangible capital assets 13,834 11,659
Gain on disposal of land listed for sale (5,726)(3,385)
Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets 239 461
Assumed infrastructure assets (10,632)(15,796)
Changes in non-cash operating working capital:
Taxes receivable 1,222 (514)
User fees receivable (1,682)(322)
Accounts receivable (783)(357)
Land listed for sale (530)5,295
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3,955)60
Deposits (1,271)454
Deferred revenue (2,571)6,449
Employee benefits liabilities 26 21
Prepaid expenses (104)(15)
Total Operating Transactions 29,673 47,845
Capital transactions
Acquisition of tangible capital assets (21,340)(35,386)
Net proceeds on disposal of land listed for sale 6,958 3,936
Net proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets 37 47
Total Capital Transactions (14,345)(31,403)
Investing transactions
Increase in portfolio investments (28,509)(15,507)
Financing transactions
Advances / (principal repayments) on long-term liabilities 2,908 (1,709)
Advances / (principal repayments) of notes payable
and bank indebtedness (2,151)9,370
Total Financing Transactions 757 7,661
Increase / (Decrease) in cash (12,424)8,596
Cash, beginning of year 16,702 8,106
Cash, end of year $ 4,278 $ 16,702
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the "Town") is a municipality in the Province of
Ontario. The Town conducts its operations guided by the provisions of provincial statutes
such as the Municipal Act, Municipal Affairs Act and related legislation.
Management's Responsibility
The consolidated financial statements of the Town are the responsibility of management.
They have been prepared in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards
established by the Public Sector Accounting Board ("PSAB") of The Chartered Professional
Accountants of Canada.
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenue, expenditures
and fund balances of the Town and comprise all of the organizations that are accountable
for the administration of their financial affairs and resources to the Town and are owned or
controlled by the Town. These boards include:
The Aurora Public Library Board
All inter-organizational and inter-fund transactions and balances are eliminated.
Basis of Accounting
Revenue and expenses are reported on the accrual basis of accounting whereby revenue is
recognized as it is earned and measurable; and expenses are recognized in the period that
goods and services are acquired, a liability is incurred, or transfers are due.
Cash
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash on hand, cash held in financial institutions
and temporary investments with maturities of 90 days or less.
Government Transfers
Government transfers, which include legislative grants, are recognized in the consolidated
financial statements in the period in which the events giving rise to the transfers occur,
providing the transfers are authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met, and
reasonable estimates of the amounts can be made, except to the extent possible that the
transfer stipulations give rise to an obligation that meets the definition of a liability.
Transfers are recognized as deferred revenue when transfer stipulations give rise to a
liability. Transfer revenue is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as the
stipulated liabilities are settled.
Tangible Capital Assets
Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization. Cost includes
all costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of the tangible capital asset
including transportation costs, installation costs, design and engineering fees, legal fees and
site preparation costs. Contributed tangible capital assets are recorded at fair value at the
time of the donation, with a corresponding amount recorded as revenue. Amortization is
recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the tangible capital asset using
the following rates.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Tangible Capital Assets (continued)
Buildings 10 - 50 years
Vehicles 7 - 15 years
Other
Machinery and Equipment 7 - 15 years
Library Collection 7 years
Computer Equipment 4 - 10 years
Facilities (excluding Buildings) 5 - 80 years
Transportation Infrastructure
Roads 20 - 36 years
Bridges and Other Structures 15 - 40 years
Environmental Infrastructure
Underground and Other Networks 15 - 100 years
One half of the annual amortization is charged in the year of acquisition and in the year of
disposal.
Non-pension Post-employment Benefits, Compensated Absences & Termination Benefits
The Town accrues its obligations under employee benefit plans as the employees render the
services necessary to earn employee future benefits. The Town has adopted the following
valuation methods and assumptions:
a) Actuarial cost method:
Accrued benefit obligations are computed using the projected benefit method
prorated on service, as defined in PSAB 3250 and PSAB 3255. The objective under
this method is to expense each member's benefit under the plan taking into
consideration projections of benefit costs to and during retirement. Under this
method an equal portion of total estimated future benefit is attributed to each year
of service.
b) Accounting policies:
Actuarial gains and losses are amortized on a linear basis over the expected average
remaining service life ("EARSL") (expected remaining payment period in respect of
the retiring allowance) of members expected to receive benefits under the plan,
with amortization commencing in the period following the determination of the gain
or loss. Obligations are attributed to the period beginning on the member's date of
hire and ending on the expected date of termination, death or retirement,
depending on the benefit value.
c) Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB):
The costs of WSIB obligations are actuarially determined and are expensed in the
period they occur. Any actuarial gains and losses that are related to WSIB benefits
are recognized immediately in the period they arise.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Pension agreements
The Town makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System
("OMERS"), a multi-employer public sector pension fund, based on the principles of a
defined benefit plan, which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received
by the employees on the basis of predefined retirement age, length of eligible service and
rates of remuneration over a fixed period of time.
Because OMERS is a multi-employer pension plan, any pension plan surpluses or deficits are
a joint responsibility of all participating Ontario municipalities and their employees. As a
result, the Town does not recognize any share of the OMERS pension surplus or deficit.
Accordingly, contributions made during the year are expensed.
Deposits
The Town receives deposits on building permits and site plan applications that ensure
restitution of any potential damage caused by the developer. These deposits are held in
trust until the work has been completed, at which point in time, the deposit is returned.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue represents user charges and fees which have been collected, but for
which the related services have yet to be performed. These amounts will be recognized as
revenue in the fiscal year the services are performed.
The Town receives development charges under the authority of provincial legislation and
Town by-laws. These funds, by their nature, are restricted in their use and, until applied to
specific capital works, are recorded as deferred revenue (formerly obligatory reserve
funds).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector
accounting standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The principal
estimates used in the preparation of these financial statements are the post-employment
benefits liabilities, the estimated useful lives of tangible capital assets and valuation of
tangible capital assets. Actual results could differ from management's best estimates as
additional information becomes available in the future.
Assumed Infrastructure Assets
Subdivision streets, lighting, sidewalks, drainage, and other infrastructure and in some
instances park fixtures and trail networks are required to be provided by subdivision
developers. Upon completion they are assumed by the Town and recorded at fair value at
the date of assumption. The Town is not involved in the construction and does not budget
for either the contributions from the developer or the capital expenditure.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized as follows:
a) Taxation revenue is recognized as revenue when it is authorized and the taxable
event occurs. Related penalties and interest are recognized as revenue in the year
that they are earned.
b) User fees are reported on an accrual basis.
c) Grants
- Conditional grant revenue is recognized to the extent the conditions imposed
on it have been fulfilled.
- Unconditional grant revenue is recognized when monies are receivable.
d) Investment income earned on surplus funds is reported as revenue in the period
earned.
Investment income earned on deferred revenue amounts such as development
charges and parkland allowances, is added to the associated funds and forms part of
the respective deferred revenue balance.
Investment income earned on the Town's reserve fund balances is added to the
associated funds and forms part of the respective period ending reserve fund
balance. Reserve fund balances in a credit position are similarly charged interest.
e) Development related fees and charges are recognized over the period of services or
when required expenses occur if applicable.
2. Cash
The Town's bank accounts are held at one chartered bank. The bank accounts earn interest
at composite prime rate minus 1.75%. As at December 31, 2016, the rate is 1.00% (2015 -
0.95%).
The Town has an overdraft credit facility agreement with TD Bank, to be used for day to
day operations. The maximum credit limit is $1,000 with interest calculated using the
composite prime rate minus 0.25%. As at December 31, 2016, the rate is 2.45% (2015 -
2.45%) and the outstanding balance is $Nil (2015 - $Nil).
3. Budget Reconciliation
The Budget for 2016 adopted by Council on December 8, 2015 was prepared on a basis not
consistent with that used to report actual results (Canadian public sector accounting
standards). The budget was prepared on a modified accrual basis, while Canadian public
sector accounting standards now require financial statements to be prepared on a full
accrual basis. Accordingly, the budget expensed all tangible capital expenditures rather
than including amortization expense. As a result, the budget figures presented in the
statements of operations and change in net financial assets represent the 2016 budget
adopted by Council with adjustments as follows:
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
3. Budget Reconciliation (continued)
Revenue Expense Net
Council approved budget:
Operating - Town & Library $ 58,170 $ 58,170 $ -
Operating - water/sewer 20,070 20,070 -
Capital (for multiple years) 12,375 12,375 -
Total Council approved budget 90,615 90,615 -
Less: Multiple years capital (12,375) (12,375)-
debt principal payments1 -(357)357
Plus: 2016 Non-TCA capital - 1,532 (1,532)
budget change 715 715 -
transfers to/from other funds2 (2,098) (11,528) 9,430
transfers from deferred revenue 17,710 - 17,710
amortization expense3 - 13,834 (13,834)
Adjusted budget per the
consolidated statement of operations $ 94,567 $ 82,436 $ 12,131
1 "Debt principal payments" are considered a repayment of a long-term liability and are not
considered an expense under accrual accounting - only the related interest portion
remains a valid expense under accrual accounting.
2 "Transfers to/from other funds" represents transfer to/from reserves for expenditures and
is not considered a revenue source under accrual accounting.
3 Under accrual accounting, costs related to the acquisition of "Tangible Capital Assets" are
recorded on the balance sheet - only the amortization of existing Tangible Capital Assets
is included as an expense.
4. Portfolio Investments
Portfolio investments are comprised of fixed income securities that are primarily federal,
provincial and municipal government bonds, debentures and promissory notes and bearer
deposits that mature after more than 90 days. Portfolio investments are valued at the lower
of cost or market value.
Portfolio investments of $112,460 (2015 - $83,951) have a market value of $118,154 (2015
- $85,093).
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
5. Land Listed for Sale
As of December 31, 2016 the Town has listed a total of five properties that it owns which
have been deemed surplus to the Town's needs. Of these five properties, two relate to the
Town's Leslie Lands parcel.
Subsequent to the year end, the Town sold three of these noted properties. The details of
these transactions can be found in note 19.
6. Notes Payable and Bank Indebtedness
For the purposes of constructing a new Joint Operations Centre, the Town arranged for a
construction line of credit through Infrastructure Ontario. The line of credit is fully open,
bears a monthly variable interest rate, interest is paid monthly, and the line of credit is to
be refinanced within 120 days of completion of the project. It is the Town’s intent to pay
down the line of credit to the extent possible as planned project funding sources
materialize prior to refinancing. During 2016, subsequent to the completion of the facility,
the 120 day refinancing period was extended by Infrastructure Ontario to allow more time
for the Town to receive anticipated revenues in the short term. Refinancing of any balance
then remaining is now to occur prior to January 31, 2018.
As of December 31, 2016 the Town has received a total of $11,678 of advances from
Infrastructure Ontario and subsequently paid back a total of $4,459 resulting in an
outstanding balance of $7,219 related to this line of credit.
7. Deposits
Beginning Ending
Balance 2016 2016 Balance
2016 Inflows Outflows 2016
Refundable Damage Deposits $ 4,478 848 (2,119)$ 3,207
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
8. Deferred Revenue
Beginning
Balance
2016
2016
Inflows
2016
Outflows
Ending
Balance
2016
Development charges $ 15,595 21,656 (18,331)$ 18,920
Parkland purposes 8,596 927 (5,078)4,445
Federal Gas Tax 2,541 1,630 (1,925)2,246
Revenue Deferral - General 4,487 3,421 (4,295)3,613
31,219 27,634 (29,629)29,224
Deferred Revenue
transferred to capital but
unexpensed at the end of
the year 4,962 15,168 (15,744)4,386
$ 36,181 42,802 (45,373)$ 33,610
9. Employee Benefits Liabilities
2016 2015
Post-employment benefits $ 694 $ 663
Accrued sick leave 148 166
842 829
WSIB benefits 168 155
$ 1,010 $ 984
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
9. Employee Benefits Liabilities (Continued)
Post-employment benefits
Post-employment benefits are health and dental benefits that are provided to early retirees
and employees currently on a long term disability. The Town recognizes these post-
employment costs as they are earned during the employee's tenure of service. The accrued
benefit obligations for the Town's post-employment benefits and accrued sick leave
liabilities as at December 31, 2016 are as follows:
2016 2015
Accrued benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 1,257 $ 1,285
Add: Benefit expense 71 67
Interest cost 58 57
Less: Benefits paid for the period (152)(152)
Accrued benefit obligation, end of year 1,234 1,257
Unamortized actuarial losses (392)(428)
Accrued benefit liability $ 842 $ 829
The accrued benefit obligations for the Town's post-employment benefits liability and
accrued sick leave as at December 31, 2016 are based on actuarial valuations for
accounting purposes as at December 31, 2013 with projections to December 31, 2016.
These actuarial valuations were based on assumptions about future events. The economic
assumptions used in these valuations are management's best estimates of expected rates of:
2016 2015
Expected future inflation rates 2.0%2.0%
Discount on accrued benefit obligations 4.75%4.75%
Health care costs escalation 5.00%5.33%
Dental costs escalation 4.0%4.0%
The amount of benefits paid by the Town during the year was $13 (2015 - $25).
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits
The Town is a Schedule 2 employer under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and, as
such, assumes responsibility for financing its workplace safety and insurance costs. The
accrued WSIB benefit obligations for the Town's WSIB benefits liability as at December 31,
2016 are based on actuarial valuations for accounting purposes as at December 31, 2013
with projections to December 31, 2016. These actuarial valuations were based on
assumptions about future events.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
10. Net Long-term Liabilities
2016 2015
Debenture, bearing interest at 2.29%, maturing in
March 2026. Principal and interest is repayable in
semi-annual installments of $184.$ 3,121 $-
Debenture, bearing interest at 4.37%, maturing in
September 2025. Principal and interest is repayable in
semi-annual installments of $160.2,364 2,574
Capital leases, bearing interest at 3.80%, maturing in
July 2016. Principal and interest is repayable in
quarterly installments.-3
$ 5,485 $ 2,577
Principal repayments for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
2017 $ 517
2018 534
2019 551
2020 569
2021 587
Thereafter 2,727
$ 5,485
The interest expense related to the above long-term debt was $145 (2015 - $163).
One debenture was issued by The Regional Municipality of York in the name of the Town to
fund the construction of a recreation complex. A second debenture was issued by
Infrastructure Ontario in the name of the Town of Aurora to fund the Town's conversion of
all streetlights to LED. These long-term liabilities have been approved by municipal and
regional by-law. The annual principal and interest payments required to service these
liabilities are within the annual debt repayment limit prescribed by the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
11. Accumulated Surplus
Accumulated surplus is comprised of the following:
2016 2015
Non Financial Surpluses
General revenue $ 8,489 $ (13,346)
Land listed for sale 2,952 3,654
Invested in tangible capital assets 452,604 434,742
Less: financed by long-term liabilities (5,485)(2,577)
Total non-financial surpluses 458,560 422,473
Reserves set aside by Council for Infrastructure
Infrastructure Sustainability - Water Rate Funded 8,888 4,958
Infrastructure Sustainability - Tax Rate Funded 9,237 9,341
18,125 14,299
Reserve funds, set aside for specific purposes by Council 15,756 14,790
Proceeds of sale of Aurora Hydro 37,356 36,629
Total reserves and reserve funds 71,237 65,718
Accumulated surplus $ 529,797 $ 488,191
12. Net Taxation
2016 2015
Total taxes levied by the Town $ 120,696 $ 115,465
Less:
Taxes levied on behalf of the Boards of Education 33,299 32,331
Taxes levied on behalf of the Region of York 47,326 45,019
$ 40,071 $ 38,115
13. Grants Revenue
2016 2015
Federal $ 1,985 $ 1,498
Provincial 496 836
Other 315 346
$ 2,796 $ 2,680
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
14. Other Revenue
2016 2015
Penalties and interest on taxes $ 878 $ 891
Fines 183 220
Licenses, permits and fees 6,272 6,268
Interest income 2,888 3,855
Other 620 2,016
$ 10,841 $ 13,250
15. Pension Agreements
OMERS provides pension services to more than 470,000 active and retired members and
their approximately 1,000 employers. Each year an independent actuary determines the
funding status of OMERS Primary Pension Plan (the Plan) by comparing the actuarial value of
invested assets to the estimated present value of all pension benefits that members have
earned to date. The most recent actuarial valuation of the Plan was conducted at
December 31, 2016. The results of this valuation disclosed total actuarial liabilities of
$87,554 million in respect of benefits accrued for service with actuarial assets at that date
of $81,834 million indicating an actuarial deficit of $5,720 million. Because OMERS is a
multi-employer plan, any pension plan surpluses or deficits are a joint responsibility of
Ontario municipal organizations and their employees. As a result, the town does not
recognize any share of the OMERS pension surplus or deficit.
Contributions in 2016 ranged from 9.0% to 14.6% depending on the level of earnings. As a
result, $1,949 (2015 - $1,889) was contributed to OMERS for current year services.
16. Insurance Coverage
The Town is self-insured for insurance claims up to $10 for any individual claim and for any
number of claims arising out of a single occurrence.
Claim costs during the year amounted to $60 (2015 - $46).
The Town has made provisions for reserves for self-insurance claims under $10 to be used
for those claims that exceed the sum provided for in the annual budget. These reserves are
reported on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities under reserves set aside by
Council. In 2013, the Insurance stand alone reserve was collapsed into the Town's general
Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve; this reserve will be similarly accessible for this purpose.
The balance of the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve as of December 31, 2016 was $4,324.
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The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)
17. Contingencies
The Town is subject to various legal claims arising in the normal course of its operations.
The ultimate outcome of these claims cannot be determined at this time; therefore, no
amounts have been recorded in these financial statements. The Town's management believe
that the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on its
financial position.
18. Contractual Obligations
The Town committed contractual obligations on major capital projects of approximately
$12,914 during 2016, which have various contract completion dates.
Effective January 1, 2002, the Town entered into an agreement with the Town of
Newmarket with respect to the provision of Fire and Emergency services. Under the
Agreement, the Town of Newmarket assumed responsibility for the combined Central York
Fire Services. The cost of these services is shared between the two municipalities on the
basis of a pre-defined cost sharing formula. The Town's share of costs for the year was
$9,631 (2015 - $9,281).
19. Subsequent Events
Subsequent to year end, the Town sold three of its properties that it had listed for sale as
of December 31, 2016 and disclosed in note 5. The first noted property was sold on
February 23, 2017 for a sale price of $1,350. The other two properties were sold on March
1, 2017 for sale prices of $681 and $570, respectively.
20. Segment Information
The Town is a diversified municipal government institution that provides a wide range of
services to its citizens. Distinguishable functional segments have been separately disclosed
in the Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure. The nature of the segments and the
activities they encompass are as follows:
Taxation Revenue
The Town's primary source of funding for its operations is achieved through property taxes
levied against property owners.
Governance & Corporate Support
This functional segment includes The Mayor's office and Council, CAO Office, Legislative
Services, Legal, Communication, Information Technology and Financial Services, and all
other support services.
Fire & Emergency Services
Central York Fire Services provides fire and emergency services to the residents of Aurora
and Newmarket. The cost the Town paid for these services is described in Note 18.
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December 31, 2016
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20. Segment Information (continued)
Building, Bylaw & Licensing Services
The Town issues a variety of licenses and permits. This segment ensures an acceptable
quality of building construction and maintenance of properties through enforcement of
construction codes, building standards and by-laws for the protection of occupants. It
enforces all zoning by-laws and the processing of building permit applications.
Roads & Related Services
This segment represents the reconstruction, repair, maintenance works and winter control
services provided to the Town's roads, sidewalks, street lighting, walkways and bridges.
Environmental Services
This segment represents the water/sewer services and waste management services provided
by the Public Works Department.
Community Programs & Events
This segment represents the services that the Parks & Recreation Services Department
provided through community programs and special events.
Parks & Facilities
This segment maintains numerous recreation facilities, as well as indoor community space
for booking and community use. It also maintains parks and playgrounds, open spaces and a
vast trail system.
Public Library Services
This segment of library services covers the Library Board and The Town's library expenses.
The funding from the Town to the Library Board is eliminated before the segment amount is
determined.
Planning & Development
This functional segment manages the Town's urban development through the development
application process. It also oversees community economic development, environmental
concerns, heritage matters, local neighbourhoods, and the Town's Official Plan.
21. Comparative Amounts
Certain comparative figures in these consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted for the current year.
22. Tangible Capital Assets Under Construction
Tangible capital assets under construction and other capital work in progress by the Town
having a value of $20,774 (2015 - $27,742) have not been amortized. Amortization of these
assets will commence when these noted assets are put into service. This value excludes any
developer constructed assets which have yet to be assumed.
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The Corporation of the Town of AuroraNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2016(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)23. Tangible Capital Assets 2016GeneralInfrastructureTotalLandBuildingsVehiclesComputerand otherFacilitiesRoadsUndergroundand OtherNetworksBridges andOtherStructuresAssets UnderConstructionCost Balance, beginning of year $ 109,647$ 81,455$ 8,696$ 6,537$ 21,522$ 88,573$ 227,666$ 20,478$ 27,742$ 592,316Add: Additions during the year1,615 2,780 1,244 1,192 275 28 259 - 13,947 21,340Add: Donations and transfers108 18,348 - - 368 5,546 6,148 1,028(20,915)10,631Less: Disposals during the year-(190)(318)(416)(28)(213)(275)(648)-(2,088)Balance, end of year111,370102,3939,6227,31322,13793,934233,79820,85820,774622,199Accumulated amortization Balance, beginning of year-32,1924,6884,0828,96632,63961,43613,571-157,574Add: Amortization during the year- 3,084 706 677 708 3,182 4,535 942 - 13,834Less: Amortization on disposals-(67)(311)(415)(28)(142)(231)(619)-(1,813)Balance, end of year-35,2095,0834,3449,64635,67965,74013,894-169,595Net book value of tangible capital assets$ 111,370$ 67,184$ 4,539$ 2,969$ 12,491$ 58,255$ 168,058$ 6,964$ 20,774$ 452,60419DRAFT - SUBJECT TO CHANGEAttachment #1Audit Committee Meeting Agenda
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The Corporation of the Town of AuroraNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsDecember 31, 2016(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)23. Tangible Capital Assets (continued)2015GeneralInfrastructureTotalLandBuildingsVehiclesComputerand otherFacilitiesRoadsUndergroundand OtherNetworks Bridges andOtherStructuresAssets UnderConstructionCostBalance, beginning of year$ 99,153$ 73,524$ 8,866$ 6,363$ 21,418$ 81,756$ 214,911$ 18,205$ 18,540$ 542,736Add: Additions during the year10,489 965 299 718 100 1,718 2,963 498 17,636 35,386Add: Donations and transfers5 7,003 - 12 4 5,102 10,073 1,797 (8,200) 15,796Less: Disposals during the year- (37) (469) (556) - (3) (281) (22) (234) (1,602)Balance, end of year109,64781,4558,6966,53721,52288,573227,66620,47827,742592,316Accumulated amortization Balance, beginning of year-29,8754,2763,9958,19729,90257,89712,867-147,009Add: Amortization during the year- 2,354 667 643 769 2,740 3,761 725 - 11,659Less: Amortization on disposals- (37) (255) (556) - (3) (222) (22) - (1,094)Balance, end of year-32,1924,6884,0828,96632,63961,43613,570-157,574Net book value of tangible capital assets$ 109,647$ 49,263$ 4,008$ 2,455$ 12,556$ 55,934$ 166,230$ 6,908$ 27,742$ 434,74220DRAFT - SUBJECT TO CHANGEAttachment #1Audit Committee Meeting Agenda
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The Corporation of the Town of AuroraConsolidated Schedule of Segmented DisclosureSchedule 1December 31, 2016(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)2016TaxationRevenueGovernance &CorporateSupportFire &EmergencyServicesBylaw &LicensingServicesRoads &RelatedServicesEnvironmentalServicesCommunityPrograms &EventsParks &FacilitiesPublic LibraryServicesPlanning &DevelopmentConsolidatedRevenueTaxation$ 40,071 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 40,071User fees- 623 1,783 51 3,498 24,768 6,161 13,339 369 2,174 52,766Grants- - - - 2,215 244 279 - 58 - 2,796Gain on disposal of land listed for sale- 5,726-------- 5,726Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets-(239)--- -----(239)Assumed infrastructure assets- 10,632-------- 10,632Other- 3,940- 4,500(72)98644011824905 10,841Total Revenue40,07120,6821,7834,5515,64125,9986,88013,4574513,079122,593ExpensesSalaries, wages and benefits- 5,958- 2,922 2,9271,444 3,230 5,600 2,823 1,739 26,643Amortization- 3,789216- 3,4075,252-708462- 13,834Materials and supplies-354544 1,222830172 2,468769 5,180Contracted services- 3,139 9,243316 1,551 17,112 1,098 1,80223886 34,585Interest on long-term liabilities----- --268--268Others-89-3--8825-272477Total Expenses-13,3299,4643,2859,10724,6384,58810,8713,5992,10680,987Annual Surplus (Deficit)$ 40,071$ 7,353$(7,681)$ 1,266$(3,466)$ 1,360$ 2,292$ 2,586$(3,148)$ 973$ 41,60621DRAFT - SUBJECT TO CHANGEAttachment #1Audit Committee Meeting Agenda
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The Corporation of the Town of AuroraConsolidated Schedule of Segmented DisclosureSchedule 1December 31, 2016(Dollar amounts presented in '000's)2015 TaxationRevenueGovernance &CorporateSupportFire &EmergencyServicesBylaw &LicensingServicesRoads &RelatedServicesEnvironmentalServicesCommunityPrograms &EventsParks &FacilitiesPublic LibraryServicesPlanning &DevelopmentConsolidatedRevenueTaxation$ 38,115 $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $- $ 38,115User fees-528-65 1,542 18,572 4,607 17,842358 3,093 46,607Grants---- 1,7655632653651- 2,680Gain on disposal of land listed for sale- 3,385-------- 3,385Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets-(461)--------(461)Assumed infrastructure assets- 15,796-------- 15,796Other- 4,322681 4,84087873236450118914 13,250Total Revenue38,11523,5706814,9054,18519,8675,23618,3794274,007119,372ExpensesSalaries, wages and benefits- 5,691- 2,834 2,583 1,656 2,939 5,412 2,827 1,791 25,733Amortization- 3,027193- 2,912 4,314-769444- 11,659Materials and supplies-434130 1,064753136 2,38413012 4,944Contracted services- 2,807 9,314282 1,822 14,755 1,025 2,324210120 32,659Interest on long-term liabilities-------163--163Other-47--18-811139921379Total Expenses-12,0069,5083,1468,39921,4784,18111,1653,7101,94475,537Annual Surplus (Deficit)$ 38,115$ 11,564$ (8,827)$ 1,759$ (4,214)$ (1,611)$ 1,055$ 7,214$ (3,283)$ 2,063$ 43,83522DRAFT - SUBJECT TO CHANGEAttachment #1Audit Committee Meeting Agenda
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