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Each year the community has an opportunity to comment on our audited financial statements, in accordance with Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act, 1993.

The audited financial statements and the auditors reports for the financial period ending 30 June 2021 were presented to the elected Council at a meeting on 2 February 2022.

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s audited financial statements or the auditor's reports.

A summary of the financial reports is provided below.


Feedback received

During the exhibition period we received two submissions from the community. These were reported to the 23 March 2022 ordinary meeting.


Presentation of statements

In accordance with Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act, 1993 the ordinary meeting of Wednesday 2 February 2022 included the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditors Reports for the financial period ending 30 June 2022.


Annual Financial Statements

In accordance with Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act, 1993 Council advises that the Ordinary Meeting to be held on Wednesday 2 February 2022 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditors Reports for the Financial Period ending 30 June 2021.

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s audited Financial Statements or the Auditor's Reports. All submissions must be lodged (email accepted) with the Council within 7 days of the public meeting.

Council’s audited Financial Statements, together with the Auditor’s Reports are available for public inspection on Have Your Say from Thursday 23 December 2021 until Wednesday 9 February 2022.

A summary of the financial reports is provided below:

Current Year

01/07/20 - 30/06/2021

$’000

Previous Year

01/07/19 - 30/06/20

$'000

Income Statement

Total Income from Continuing Activities315,185

295,032

Total Expenses from Continuing Activities278,108

258,520

Operating result from Continuing Operations

37,077

36,512

Net Result for the Year

37,077

36,512

Net Operating Result before grants & contributions provided for capital purposes(20,931)

(11,068)

Statement of Financial Position
Total Current Assets

210,255

205,277

Total Current Liabilities

92,659

81,751

Total Non-Current Assets

3,771,282

3,708,429

Total Non-Current Liabilities

192,151

207,478

Total Equity3,696,7273,624,477
Other Financial Information
Unrestricted Current Ratio

3.09x

4.28x

Operating Performance Ratio

(5.00)%

(2.83)%

Buildings & Infrastructure Renewal Ratio

94.46%

79.03%

Debt Service Cover Ratio

1.77x

2.61x
Rates & Annual Charges Outstanding Percentage 11.71%7.49%

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Submissions received

    23 December 2021 – 9 February 2022

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Submissions provided to auditor

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Submissions reported to elected Council

    23 March 2022

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