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Annual Report 2016–17—Chapter 5: Financial performance
Summary of financial performance
Tables 14–16 give an overview of APVMA financial performance for 2016–17. Full details are in the audited financial statements on the following pages.
Income
The APVMA’s total income for 2016–17 was $34.863 million (Table 14) and incorporates White Paper reform and Armidale relocation appropriation funding. This is an increase of $4.616 million (13.24 per cent) on the previous year.
Table 14: APVMA income, 2016–17
Income source | Income ($’000) | % |
---|---|---|
Receipts from industry | ||
Receipts from industry | 5368 | 15.40 |
Levies | 17 022 | 48.83 |
Annual fees (renewal fees) | 6 736 | 19.32 |
Other receipts from industry | 955 | 2.74 |
Parliamentary appropriation | 4 744 | 13.61 |
Other revenue | 38 | 00.10 |
Total income | 34 863 | 100.00 |
Table 15: Agency resourcing statement, 2016–17
Resourcing description | Actual available appropriation for 2016–17 ($’000) |
Payments made in 2016–17 ($’000) |
Balance remaining in 2016–17 ($’000) |
---|---|---|---|
Ordinary annual service | - | - | - |
Department expenses | - | - | - |
Previous year departmental appropriation | 10 408 | 10 408 | - |
Departmental appropriations | 4 744 | 1 330 | 3 414 |
Revenue from independent sources | 192 | 192 | - |
Total | 15 344 | 11 930 | 3 414 |
Special appropriation | 30 119 | 24 251 | 5 868 |
Total resourcing and payments | 45463 | 36181 | 9282 |
Expenditure
Total operating expenses for 2016–17 were $36.015 million (Tables 16 and 17), an increase of $2.160 million (5.99 per cent) on the previous year.
Table 16: APVMA expenditure, 2016–17 (Including comparison with PBS)
Individual lines of Expenditure | 2016–17 actual expenditure ($’000) |
% of expenditure | 2016–17 budget (per PBS) ($’000) |
---|---|---|---|
Employee benefits | 25 389 | 70.49 | 24 814 |
Supplier expenses | 8 751 | 24.30 | 9 512 |
Depreciation | 1 674 | 4.65 | 1 392 |
Other | 201 | 0.56 | - |
Total expenditure | 36 015 | 100.00 | 35 718 |
– = nil; PBS = Portfolio Budget Statement
Table 17: Expenses for Outcome 1
Outcome 1: Protection of the health and safety of people, animals, the environment, and agricultural and livestock industries through regulation of pesticides and veterinary medicines |
2016–17 budget ($’000) |
2016–17 actual ($’000) |
2016–17 variance ($’000) |
2015–16 actual ($’000) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Program 1.1 (APVMA) | - | - | - | - |
Department expenses | - | - | - | - |
Ordinary annual service (Appropriation Bill 1) | 3155 | 4744 | 1589 | 732 |
Revenue from independent sources | 212 | 192 | (20) | 299 |
Special appropriation | 32 351 | 31 079 | (1 272) | 32 824 |
Total expenses for Outcome 1 | 35 718 | 36 015 | (297) | 33 855 |
Equity
The APVMA recorded a net operating deficit of $1.161 million for 2016–17, resulting in an equity balance at 30 June 2017 of $6.798 million. This figure includes White Paper reform and Armidale relocation project appropriation funding carried over from the 2016–17 financial year which will be assigned to those projects during the 2017–18 financial year.
Audit results
The APVMA achieved an unqualified audit result, and there were no adverse findings.
Financial reserve
The APVMA’s revenue is primarily received as levy payments in December and June and registration payments in May and June. Hence, the APVMA receives most of its revenue at three times during the year. Cash holding can exceed $7 million at various stages during the financial year.
To manage this, the APVMA monitors daily cash balances to ensure that cash is available to pay creditor expenses, particularly during times when the cash balances are reducing in the months when income is not anticipated.
The APVMA keeps the cash level above $2 million as an operating reserve (an equity position of $7 million is equivalent to three months’ operating expenses).
Consultancies
In 2016–17, we entered into 51 new consultancy contracts involving total actual expenditure (including capitalisation) of $1 373 689. In addition, five ongoing consultancy contracts were active this year, involving total actual expenditure of $1 411 344.
A number of new consultancies were commenced in 2016–17 because of activity associated with the White Paper reform and Armidale relocation projects.
Selection processes are described in terms drawn from the Commonwealth procurement guidelines. ‘Direct sourcing’ refers to a selection process in which neither a tender nor a panel was used. In these situations, The APVMA obtained multiple quotes, the number of which was determined by the value of the procurement.
APVMA Finance Procedure 4, ‘Purchasing’, outlines the number of quotes required (Table 18).
Table 18: Purchasing: number of quotes required
Purchase limit for goods/services | Quotes required |
---|---|
to $2000 | 1 quote |
$2001 to $10 000 | 2 written quotes |
$10 001 to $100 000 | 3 written quotes |
$100 001 to $400 000 | high-value procurement procedures |
$400 000 and over | tender |
Exemptions to these requirements may be approved in some circumstances
APVMA annual reports contain information about actual expenditure on contracts for consultancies. Information on the value of contracts and consultancies is available on the AusTender website.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 30 June 2017
Original Budget | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | ||
Notes | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
NET COST OF SERVICES | ||||
Expenses | ||||
Employee benefits | 1.1A | 25389 | 22984 | 24814 |
Suppliers | 1.1B | 8751 | 9353 | 9512 |
Depreciation and amortisation | 2.2A | 1674 | 1501 | 1392 |
Impairments | 2.2A | 139 | - | - |
Finance costs | 1.1C | 62 | 17 | - |
Total Expenses | 36015 | 33 855 | 35 718 | |
Own-Source Income | ||||
Own-source revenue | ||||
Other revenue | 1.2A | 189 | 291 | 212 |
Total own-source revenue | 189 | 291 | 212 | |
Gains | ||||
Sale of assets | 1.2B | 3 | 8 | - |
Total gains | 3 | 8 | - | |
Total Own-Source Income | 192 | 299 | 212 | |
Net Cost of Services | 35 823 | 33 556 | 35 506 | |
Revenue from Government | 1.2C | 34 863 | 30 247 | 33 925 |
Surplus/(Deficit) Attributable to the Australian Government | ( 960) | (3 309) | (1 581) | |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
Items not subject to subsequent reclassification to profit and loss | ||||
Impairment of assets offset against asset revaluation surplus | 2.2A | ( 201) | - | - |
Change in asset revaluation surplus | - | 131 | - | |
Total other comprehensive income | ( 201) | 131 | - | |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to the Australian Government | (1 161) | (3 178) | (1 581) |
The above statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 30 June 2017
Budget Variance Commentary:
Statement of Financial Position
Cash and cash equivalents (asset) and suppliers (liability) are above budget due to the timing of a cash drawdown and subsequent supplier payments. The cash drawdown occurred prior to 30 June 2017 but the payment of suppliers occurred after that date.
Trade and other receivables (primarily the receivable with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources) is below budget partially due to the cash drawdown mentioned above.
Non-financial assets are in-line with budget excepting for Intangibles. Now that the relocation of the APVMA to Armidale NSW has been announced, the agency has suspended further developement of its existing I.T. infrastructure while it assesses future needs and technologies available to support its functions in the new location
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
as at 30 June 2017
Original Budget | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | ||
CONTRIBUTED EQUITY | Notes | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 |
Opening Balance | ||||
Balance brought forward from previous period | 5528 | 5528 | 5528 | |
Adjusted opening balance | 5528 | 5528 | 5528 | |
Transactions with owners | ||||
Contributions by owners | ||||
Equity injections | 137 | - | - | |
Departmental Capital Budget (DCB) | 510 | - | 510 | |
Total transactions with owners | 647 | - | 510 | |
Closing balance as at 30 June | 6175 | 5528 | 6038 | |
RETAINED SURPLUS | ||||
Opening Balance | ||||
Balance brought forward from previous period | 530 | 3839 | 1287 | |
Adjusted opening balance | 530 | 3839 | 1287 | |
Comprehensive income | ||||
Surplus/(Deficit) for the period | (960) | ( 3 309) | ( 1 581) | |
Total comprehensive income | ( 960) | ( 3 309) | ( 1 581) | |
Closing balance as at 30 June | 1053 | 1254 | 1123 | |
ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE | ||||
Opening Balance | ||||
Balance brought forward from previous period | 1254 | 1123 | 1123 | |
Adjusted opening balance | 1254 | 1123 | 1123 | |
Comprehensive income | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 2.2A | (201) | 131 | - |
Total comprehensive income | (201) | 131 | - | |
Closing balance as at 30 June | 1053 | 1254 | 1123 | |
TOTAL EQUITY | ||||
Opening Balance | ||||
Balance brought forward from previous period | 7312 | 10490 | 7938 | |
Adjusted opening balance | 7312 | 10 490 | 7938 | |
Comprehensive income | ||||
Surplus/(Deficit) for the period | ( 960) | ( 3 309) | ( 1 581) | |
Other comprehensive income | ( 201) | 131 | - | |
Total comprehensive income | ( 1 161) | ( 3 178) | ( 1 581) | |
Transactions with owners | ||||
Contributions by owners | ||||
Equity injections | 137 | - | - | |
Departmental Capital Budget (DCB) | 510 | - | 510 | |
Total transactions with owners | 647 | - | 510 | |
Closing balance as at 30 June | 6798 | 7 312 | 6 867 |
The above statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
as at 30 June 2017
Accounting Policy
Contributions by owners
Amounts appropriated which are designated as ‘equity injections’ for a year (less any formal reductions) and Departmental Capital Budgets (DCBs) are recognised directly in contributed equity in that year.
Other Distributions to Owners
The Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015 (FRR) require that distributions to owners be debited to contributed equity unless it is in the nature of a dividend.
Budget Variance Commentary:
Statement of Change in Equity
There is only a minor equity difference in actual results compared to budget of $0.069 million. Government appropriations for White Paper Reforms and relocation to Armidale, NSW activities also support the equity balance
These appropriations are for specific purposes and do not form part of the daily APVMA regulatory responsibilities. They are only included in the overall reporting in a consolidated form.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the year ended 30 June 2017
Original Budget | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | ||
Notes | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Cash received | ||||
Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 contribution | 33 728 | 33 425 | 32 848 | |
Corporate Commonwealth entity payment item | 4744 | 732 | 3012 | |
Net GST received | 970 | 866 | 1 022 | |
Interest received | 11 | 14 | - | |
Other cash received | 146 | 288 | - | |
Total cash received | 39 599 | 35 325 | 36 882 | |
Cash used | ||||
Employees | 24 810 | 23 640 | 24 738 | |
Suppliers | 12 212 | 9 076 | 10 511 | |
Total cash used | 37 022 | 32 716 | 35 249 | |
Net cash flows from operating activities | 2577 | 2 609 | 1 633 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Cash used | ||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 249 | 265 | 125 | |
Purchase of intangibles | 945 | 2 249 | 2 010 | |
Total cash used | 1 194 | 2 514 | 2 135 | |
Net cash flows from or (used by) investing activities | (1 194) | (2 514) | (2 135) | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Cash received | ||||
Contributed equity | - | - | 510 | |
Total cash received | - | - | 510 | |
Net cash flows from or (used by) financing activities | - | - | 510 | |
Net increase or (decrease) in cash held | 1 383 | 95 | 8 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period | 1 384 | 1 289 | 321 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period | 2.1A | 2 767 | 1 384 | 329 |
The above statement is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Budget Variance Commentary:
Cash Flow Statement
Cash received from operating activities is $2.717 million above budget because of higher levels of cash drawn down throughout the year.
As disclosed in the budget variance commentary for the Statement of Financial Position, the timing of cash draw-downs for supplier payments was in a different financial year period causing a higher cash requirement than otherwise was necessary.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
OVERVIEW
Objectives of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is an Australian Government controlled not-for-profit corporate entity. The APVMA is responsible for the assessment and registration of pesticides and veterinary medicines and for their regulation up to the point of retail sale.
The APVMA administers the National Registration Scheme for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (NRS) in partnership with the States and Territories along with the active involvement of other Australian government agencies
Its role is to independently evaluate the safety and performance of chemical products intended for sale, making sure that the health and safety of people, animals and the environment are protected.
The APVMA was established under the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992. Following the introduction of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 on 1 July 2014, the APVMA was reclassified as a corporate Commonwealth entity.
Basis of Preparation of the Financial Report
The financial statements are general purpose financial statements and are required by section 42 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
The financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with:
a) Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (Financial Reporting) Rule 2015 (FRR) for reporting periods ending on or after 1 July 2015
b) Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations - Reduced Disclosure Requirements, issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that apply for the reporting period.
The APVMA financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets at fair value. Except where stated, no allowance is made for the effect of changing prices on the results or the financial position. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise specified.
Taxation
The APVMA is exempt from all forms of taxation except Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except:
a) where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office
b) for receivables and payables where applicable.
Events After the Reporting Period
There were no subsequent events between balance date and signing of the financial statements that had the potential to significantly affect the ongoing structure and financial activities of the APVMA.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - This section analyses the financial performance of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the year ended 30 June 2017
1.1: Expenses
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
1.1A: Employee benefits | ||
Wages and salaries | 19706 | 16 814 |
Superannuation: | ||
Defined contribution plans | 1916 | 1 862 |
Defined benefit plans | 1 420 | 1 315 |
Leave and other entitlements | 1936 | 2 620 |
Other employee benefits | 411 | 373 |
Total employee benefits | 25 389 | 22 984 |
Accounting Policy
Accounting policies for employee related expenses is contained in the people and relationships section
1.1B:Suppliers
Goods and services supplied or rendered | ||
Consultants | 1 940 | 859 |
Contractors | 3 174 | 5 537 |
Travel | 191 | 198 |
IT services | 902 | 839 |
Other | 473 | 486 |
Total goods and services supplied or rendered | 6 680 | 7 919 |
Goods supplied | 379 | 363 |
Services rendered | 6 301 | 7 556 |
Total goods and services supplied or rendered | 6 680 | 7 919 |
Other supplier expenses | ||
Operating lease rentals - external parties | 1 793 | 1 254 |
Workers compensation premiums | 278 | 180 |
Total other supplier expenses | 2071 | 1434 |
Total supplier expenses | 8 751 | 9 353 |
1.1C: Finance Costs | ||
Unwinding of discount | 62 | 17 |
Total finance costs | 62 | 17 |
Accounting Policy
All borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - This section analyses the financial performance of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the year ended 30 June 2017
1.1: Expenses
2017 | 2016 |
---|---|
$'000 | $'000 |
Leasing Commitments |
The APVMA has negotiated a lease contract of its office at 18 Wormald St, Symonston Canberra ACT Australia until October 2020. This lease is subject to annual increases of 3.75%.
It is anticipated that the APVMA will fully vacate its premises in Symonston by 30 June 2020. The remaining four months lease payments are treated as onerous and total $0.490 million. This will be reviewed each year for changed circumstance such as the arrangement of a sub-lease.
Commitment for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operating
leases are payable as follows
Within 1 year | 1528 | 1473 |
Between 1 to 5 years | 3229 | 5298 |
Total operating lease commitments | 4757 | 6771 |
Accounting Policy
Where an asset is acquired by using a finance lease, the asset is capitalised at either the lease property's fair value or, if lower, the present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the contract. A liability is recognised at the same time and for the same amount
The discount rate used is the interest rate implicit in the lease. Leased assets are amortised over the lease period. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component and the interest expense.
Operating lease payments are expensed on a straight-line basis which is representative of the pattern of benefits derived from the leased assets.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - This section analyses the financial performance of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the year ended 30 June 2017
1.2: Own-Source Revenue, Gains and Revenue from Government
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
OWN-SOURCE REVENUE | ||
1.2A: Other revenue | ||
Resources received free of charge | ||
Remuneration of auditors | 36 | 36 |
Other revenue | 153 | 255 |
Total other revenue | 189 | 291 |
1.2B: Gains | ||
Sale of assets | 3 | 8 |
Total other revenue | 3 | 8 |
Accounting Policy
Resources Received Free of Charge
Resources received free of charge are recognised as revenue when fair value can be reliably determined and the donated services would have been purchased. Use of those resources is recognised as an expense. Resources received free of charge are recorded as either revenue or gains depending on their nature.
Other Revenue
Revenue from rendering of services is recognised by reference to the completion stage of contracts at the reporting date. The revenue is recognised when the amount of revenue, stage of completion and transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured and the probable economic benefits from the transaction will flow to the APVMA.
The contracts completion stage (at the reporting date) is determined by reference to the proportion that costs incurred to date relate to the transaction's estimated costs.
Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - This section analyses the financial performance of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the year ended 30 June 2017
1.2: Own-Source Revenue, Gains and Revenue from Government
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT | ||
1.2C: Revenue from Government | ||
Corporate Commonwealth entity payment item | 4744 | 732 |
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources contribution Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 (refer below) |
30119 | 29515 |
Total revenue from Government | 34 863 | 30 247 |
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources contribution is equal to the following fees and charges paid by industry:
Levies | 17 022 | 16 702 |
Annual renewal fee | 5 639 | 4 984 |
Product application fees | 5368 | 5334 |
Good manufacturing practice (GMP) licence fees | 1097 | 1166 |
Permits, actives and other fees | 955 | 1326 |
Penalties and Infringements | 38 | 3 |
Total industry contributions | 30119 | 29515 |
Accounting Policy
Revenue from Government
Funding received or receivable from non-corporate Commonwealth entities (appropriated to the non-corporate Commonwealth entity as a corporate Commonwealth entity payment) is recognised as Revenue from Government by the corporate Commonwealth entity unless the funding is in the nature of an equity injection or a loan.
Fees and Levies
Fees and levies are recognised as income when they are received. This is in line with the reclassification of the APVMA as a corporate Commonwealth entity.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL POSITION - This section analyses Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's assets used to conduct its operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a result. Employee related information is disclosed in the People and Relationships section.
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
2.1A: Cash and Cash Equivalents | ||
Cash on hand | 2767 | 1384 |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 2767 | 1384 |
Accounting Policy
Cash is recognised at its nominal amount.
2.1B: Trade and Other Receivables
Contribution receivable | ||
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources | 5868 | 9024 |
Total contribution receivable | 5868 | 9024 |
Other receivable | ||
GST receivable from the Australian Taxation Office | 139 | 148 |
Undrawn appropriations from Department of Finance | 647 | - |
Other Sundry Debtors | 552 | 729 |
Total other receivables | 1338 | 877 |
Total trade and other receivables (gross) | 7 206 | 9901 |
Less impairment allowance account: | ||
Goods and services | - | (17) |
Total impairment allowance account | - | (17) |
Total trade and other receivables (net) | 7206 | 9884 |
Credit terms for goods and services were within 30 days
Accounting Policy
Trade and Other Receivables
Trade and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments, and are not quoted in an active market, are classified as 'receivables'. Receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL POSITION - This section analyses Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's assets used to conduct its operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a result. Employee related information is disclosed in the People and Relationships section.
2.1: Financial Assets
Reconciliation of the impairment allowance account:
Movements in relation to 2017 | Goods and services | Total |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
Opening balance | (17) | (17) |
Amounts recovered and reversed | - | - |
Amounts written off | 17 | 17 |
New impaired assets | - | - |
Closing balance | - | - |
Movements in relation to 2016 | Goods and services | Total |
$'000 | $'000 | |
Opening balance | (17) | (17) |
Amounts recovered and reversed | - | - |
Amounts written off | - | - |
New impaired assets | - | - |
Closing balance | (17) | (17) |
Accounting Policy
Impairment
Trade and Other Receivables are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting period.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL POSITION - This section analyses Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's assets used to conduct its operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a result. Employee related information is disclosed in the People and Relationships section.
2.2: Non-Financial Assets
Leasehold | Other | Computer | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Improvements | P P & E | Software | Total | |
$'000 | $'000 | $'000 | $'000 | |
As at 1 July 2016 | ||||
Gross book value | 1735 | 784 | 8558 | 11077 |
Accumulated depreciation and impairment | ( 257) | - | ( 2 854) | ( 3 111) |
Total as at 1 July 2016 | 1478 | 784 | 5704 | 7966 |
Additions: | ||||
Purchase | 25 | 225 | 18 | 268 |
Internally developed | - | - | 928 | 928 |
Revaluation recognised in other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - |
Impairments recognised in the operating result | - | ( 139) | - | ( 139) |
Impairments recognised in other comprehensive income | ( 149) | ( 52) | - | ( 201) |
Depreciation and amortisation expense | ( 353) | ( 264) | ( 1057) | ( 1674) |
Disposals: | ||||
Disposal | - | - | - | - |
Accumulated depreciation of disposed assets | - | - | - | - |
Total as at 30 June 2017 | 1001 | 554 | 5593 | 7148 |
Total as of 30 June 2017 represented by: | ||||
Gross book value | 1759 | 1008 | 9315 | 12082 |
Accumulated depreciation and impairment | ( 758) | ( 454) | ( 3 722) | ( 4 934) |
Total as of 30 June 2017s | 1001 | 554 | 5593 | 7148 |
1. The carrying amount of computer software included $912,929 purchased software and $4,679,778 internally generated software.
No leasehold improvements, property, plant and equipment and intangibles are expected to be sold or disposed of within the next 12 months
Revaluations of non-financial assets
All revaluations were conducted in accordance with the revaluation policy stated over page. On 30 June 2016, an independent valuer conducted the revaluations. This valuation remains current for three years.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL POSITION - This section analyses Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's assets used to conduct its operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a result. Employee related information is disclosed in the People and Relationships section.
2.2: Non-Financial Assets
Accounting Policy
Assets are recorded at cost on acquisition except as stated below. The cost of acquisition includes the fair value of assets transferred in an exchange and any liabilities undertaken. Financial assets are initially measured at their fair value plus transaction costs where appropriate.
Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised as assets and income at their fair value at the date of acquisition, unless acquired as a consequence of restructuring of administrative arrangements. In the latter case, assets are initially recognised as contributions by owners at the amounts at which they were recognised in the transferor’s accounts immediately prior to the restructuring.
Asset Recognition Threshold
Purchases of property, plant and equipment are recognised initially at cost in the statement of financial position, except for purchases costing less than $5 000 for leasehold improvements and $2 000 for all other types, which are expensed in the year of acquisition (other than where they form part of a group of similar items which are significant in total).
The initial cost of an asset includes an estimate of the cost of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located. This is particularly relevant to ‘make good’ provisions in property leases taken up by the APVMA where there exists an obligation to restore the property to its original condition. These costs are included in the value of the APVMA’s leasehold improvements with a corresponding provision for ‘make good’.
Revaluations
All assets are initially recognised at cost. Property, plant and equipment are then carried at fair value once they have been revalued in accordance with policy. Valuations are conducted with sufficient frequency to ensure that the carrying amounts of assets do not differ materially from the assets’ fair values at reporting date. The regularity of independent valuations depends upon the volatility of movements in market values for the relevant assets. Assets are presently revalued on a three year cycle.
All assets (except for intangibles) were revalued as at 30 June 2016 by an independent valuer.
Revaluation adjustments are made on a class basis. Any revaluation increment is credited to equity under the heading of asset revaluation reserve except to the extent that it reverses a previous revaluation decrement of the same asset class that was previously recognised through the operating result. Revaluation decrements for a class of assets are recognised directly through the operating result except to the extent that they reverse a previous revaluation increment for that class.
Any accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the asset restated to the revalued amount.
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
FINANCIAL POSITION - This section analyses Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's assets used to conduct its operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a result. Employee related information is disclosed in the People and Relationships section.
2.2: Non-Financial Assets
Accounting Policy
Depreciation
Depreciable property plant and equipment assets are written-off to their estimated residual values over their estimated useful lives to the APVMA using, in all cases, the straight-line method of depreciation.
Depreciation rates (useful lives), residual values and methods are reviewed at each reporting date and necessary adjustments are recognised in the current, or current and future reporting periods, as appropriate.
Depreciation rates applying to each class of depreciable asset are based on the following useful lives:
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of lease term or useful life | Shorter of lease term or useful life |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 3 to 15 years | 3 to 15 years |
Impairment
All assets were assessed for impairment at 30 June 2017. Where indications of impairment exist, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated and an impairment adjustment made if the asset’s recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount.
The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. Value in use is the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset. Where the future economic benefit of an asset is not primarily dependent on the asset’s ability to generate future cash flows, and the asset would be replaced if the APVMA were deprived of the asset, its value in use is taken to be its depreciated replacement cost.
The APVMA intends to commence relocating to Armidale in June 2019, however the likely construction of a new facility may mean that a full staff relocation may not occur until June 2020. This will become clearer once the outcome of the 'Expression of Interest' for APVMA accommodation is known. Assets will not be relocated to the new facility as the cost of relocating them will exceed their value. Assets with a useful life exceeding June 2020 have been impaired at 30 June 2017.
Derecognition
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal.
No major items of property, plant and equipment are expected to be sold or disposed of within the next 12 months
Intangibles
The APVMA’s intangibles comprise internally developed and externally acquired software for internal use. These assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Software is amortised on a straight-line basis over its anticipated useful life. The useful lives of the APVMA’s software are 3 to 10 years (2016: 3 to 10 years).
All software assets were assessed for indications of impairment as at 30 June 2017.
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2.2: Non-Financial Assets
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
2.2B: Other Non-Financial Assets | ||
Prepayments | 331 | 415 |
Total other non-financial assets | 331 | 415 |
No indicators of impairment were found for other non-financial assets.
2.3: Payables
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
2.3A: Suppliers | ||
Trade creditors and accruals | 2 451 | 5 062 |
Total supplier payables | 2 451 | 5 062 |
Settlement is usually made within 30 days.
Accounting Policy
Suppliers
Supplier payables are measured at their nominal amounts
2.3B: Other Payables
Salaries and wages | 231 | 96 |
Superannuation | 24 | - |
Lease incentive | 133 | 172 |
Lease liability | 1 070 | 644 |
Total other payables | 1458 | 912 |
Accounting Policy
Other Payables
Liabilities for short-term employee benefits and termination benefits expected within twelve months of the reporting period are measured at their nominal amounts.
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2.4: Other Provisions
2017 | 2016 | |
$'000 | $'000 | |
2.4: Other provisions | ||
Provision for restoration obligations | 534 | 472 |
Total other provisions | 534 | 472 |
Carrying amount 1 July 2016 | 472 | 455 |
Unwinding of discount or change in discount rate | 62 | 17 |
Closing balance 30 June 2017 | 534 | 472 |
The APVMA currently has an agreement for the leasing of premises which has provision requiring the APVMA to restore the premises to their original condition at the conclusion of the lease. The APVMA has made a provision to reflect the present value of this obligation.
Accounting Policy
Other provisions
The provision for make-good was assessed and re-estimated by the independant valuer as part of the assets revaluation on 30 June 2016. The additional estimated provision for make-good is amortised over the balance of the lease to ensure that the target provision will be available when required.
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FUNDING - This section identifies the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine's funding structure
3.1: Regulatory Charging Summary
3.1A: Regulatory Charging Summary
The APVMA does not receive material funding from the Government, but is funded through fees, levies and other charges imposed under various sections of legislation.
The only change to this is when the Government funds specific projects to improve and / or enhance the APVMA's ability to perform its legislated functions such as the White Paper Reforms and the relocation to Armidale, NSW.
These fees, levies and charges are credited to a special appropriation created under s.58 (6) of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 , and is held and managed by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on behalf on the APVMA.
The purpose of this special appropriation is to:
(a) to pay or discharge the costs, expenses or other obligations incurred by the APVMA in the performance of its functions
(b) make payment of any remuneration and allowances payable to any person under this Act
(c) make any other payments that the APVMA is authorised or required to make by or under this Act or any other law of the Commonwealth or any law of a State or Territory that is expressed to confer functions or powers on the APVMA.
The balance on this account is recorded as a receivable from the Department at Note 2.1B: Trade and other receivables - Contributions receivable.
2017 | 2016 | |
$'000 | $'000 | |
Balance carried from previous period | 9024 | 13426 |
External revenue: | ||
Levies, fees and charges | 31,304 | 29,793 |
Available for payments: | 40,328 | 43,219 |
Amounts applied (Drawn down) | (34 460) | (34 195) |
Balance carried to next period and represented by: | 5868 | 9024 |
Documentation (Cost Recovery Implementation Statement/s) for the above activities is available at : www.apvma.gov.au/node/4161
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4.1: Employee Provisions
2017 | 2016 | |
---|---|---|
$'000 | $'000 | |
4.1A: Employee provisions | ||
Long service leave | 4 334 | 4 100 |
Annual leave | 1877 | 1 791 |
Total employee provisions | 6 211 | 5 891 |
Accounting Policy
Liabilities for short-term employee benefits and termination benefits expected within twelve months of the reporting period's end are measured at their nominal amounts, and reported in Note 2.3 B Other payables.
Leave
The liability for employee benefits includes provision for annual leave and long service leave.
The leave liabilities are calculated on the basis of employees’ remuneration at the estimated salary rates that will be applied at the time the leave is taken, including the entity’s employer superannuation contribution rates to the extent that the leave is likely to be taken during service rather than paid out on termination.
The liability for long service leave has been determined by reference to the 'short-hand method' as outlined in the Resource Management Guide No. 125 - Commonwealth Entities Financial Statements Guide as at 30 June 2017. The estimate of the present value of the liability takes into account attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation and is discounted using the 10 year bond rate at 30 June 2017.
Separation and Redundancy
Provision is made for separation and redundancy benefit payments. The entity recognises a provision for termination when it has developed a detailed formal plan for the terminations and has informed those employees affected that it will carry out the terminations.
Superannuation
The APVMA's staff are members of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme(PSS), the PSS accumulation plan (PSSap) or other superannuation funds held outside the Australian Government.
The CSS and PSS are defined benefit schemes for the Australian Government. The PSSap is a defined contribution scheme.
The liability for defined benefits is recognised in the financial statements of the Australian Government and is settled by the Australian Government in due course. This liability is reported in the Department of Finance’s administered schedules and notes.
The entity makes employer contributions to the employees' defined benefit superannuation scheme at rates determined by an actuary to be sufficient to meet the current cost to the Government. The entity accounts for the contributions as if they were contributions to defined contribution plans.
The liability for superannuation recognised as at 30 June 2017 represents outstanding contributions.
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4.2: Key Management Personnel Remuneration
Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the APVMA - either directly or indirectly - and include any director (whether executive or otherwise).
Key management personnel for the APVMA during the year comprised the Portfolio Minister, the Chief Executive Officer and five Executive Director positions. Movements throughout the year mean that twenty officers have occupied these positions.
Key management personnel remuneration is reported in the table below:
2017 | 2016 | |
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$ | $ | |
Short-term employee benefits: | 1 389 231 | 1 355 924 |
Post-employment benefits | 252 733 | 276 301 |
Other long-term employee benefits: | 145 856 | 102 374 |
Total key management personnel remuneration expenses1 | 1 787 820 | 1 734 599 |
The total number of key management personnel included in the above table is twenty (2015-16: eight staff members). Of these twenty staff, seventeen individuals held positions for only part of the year (2015-16: four individuals were in this category).
All periods of key management personnel (whether permanent or acting) were included for 2016-17 to recognise that key decisions throughout the year were being made under the responsible authority. Another reason for the key management personnel increase has been the expansion of senior staff to assist with relocation activity. This number will reduce once relocation activity starts to contract
The Chief Executive's remuneration and other benefits are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal, and paid by the APVMA.
1. The above key management personnel remuneration excludes the remuneration and other benefits of the Portfolio Minister. The Portfolio Minister's remuneration and other benefits are set by the Remuneration Tribunal and are not paid by the entity.
4.3: Related Party Disclosures
The APVMA is an Australian Government controlled entity, and is part of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources portfolio. Related parties to this entity are the Executive Leadership team, comprising the Portfolio Minister, the Chief Executive Officer, five Executive Directors and other Commonwealth Government entities.
Transactions with related parties:
Given the breadth of Government activities, related parties may transact with the government sector in the same capacity as ordinary citizens. Such transactions include the payment or refund of taxes, receipt of a Medicare rebate or higher education loans. These transactions have not been separately disclosed in this note.
All transactions with other Commonwealth Government entities have been made under normal terms and conditions and, therefore have not been disclosed seperately.
There have been no transactions with related parties this year. All APVMA staff, including the the Executive Leadership Team, are required to sign a conflict of interest declaration annually.
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5.1: Contingent Assets and Liabilities
Quantifiable Contingencies
The APVMA has no quantifiable contingent liabilities (2015-16: $70,000 relating to litigation costs).
Unquantifiable Contingencies
The APVMA had no unquantifiable contingencies
Accounting Policy
Contingent liabilities and contingent assets are not recognised in the statement of financial position but are reported in the notes. They may arise from uncertainty as to the existence of a liability or asset or represent an asset or liability in respect of which the amount cannot be reliably measured. Contingent assets are disclosed when settlement is probable but not virtually certain and contingent liabilities are disclosed when settlement is greater than remote
5.2: Financial Instruments
2017 | 2016 | |
$'000 | $'000 | |
5.2A: Categories of financial instruments | ||
Financial Assets | ||
Receivables financial assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2767 | 1384 |
Total receivables | 2767 | 1384 |
Total financial assets | 2767 | 1384 |
Financial liabilities | ||
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost | ||
Other liabilities | ||
Trade creditors and accruals | 2451 | 5062 |
Other payables | 1325 | 740 |
Total financial liabilities measured at amortised cost | 3776 | 5802 |
Total financial liabilities | 3776 | 5802 |
5.2B: Net gains or losses on financial assets | ||
Receivables | ||
Interest revenue | 11 | 13 |
Net gain/(loss) from financial assets | 11 | 13 |
5.2C: Net gains and losses on financial liabilities | ||
Other Liabilities | ||
Lease liability (increase)/decrease | (426) | 16 |
Net gain/(loss) from financial assets | (426) | 16 |
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5.2: Financial Instruments
5.2D: Fair value of financial instruments
The net fair values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and other receivables approximate their carrying amounts. The net fair values for trade creditors and other liabilities are approximated by their carrying amounts
Accounting Policy
Financial assets
The APVMA classifies its financial assets in the receivables category.
The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. Financial assets are recognised and derecognised upon trade date.
Effective Interest Method
Income is recognised on an effective interest rate basis except for financial assets that are recognised at fair value through profit or loss
Receivables
Trade receivables, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as ‘receivables’. Receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate.
Impairment of Financial Assets
Financial assets are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting period.
Financial assets held at amortised cost - if there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred for receivables, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount is reduced by way of an allowance account. The loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as other financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are recognised and derecognised upon ‘trade date’.
Other Financial Liabilities
Other financial liabilities, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. These liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognised on an effective interest basis.
Supplier and other payables are recognised at amortised cost. Liabilities are recognised to the extent that the goods or services have been received (irrespective of having been invoiced).
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5.3: Fair Value Measurements
Accounting Policy
Non-financial assets
Initial recognition
Assets are recorded at cost on acquisition except as stated below. The cost of acquisition includes the fair value of assets transferred in an exchange and any liabilities undertaken. Financial assets are initially measured at their fair value plus transaction costs where appropriate.
Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised as assets and income at their fair value at the date of acquisition, unless acquired as a consequence of restructuring of administrative arrangements. In the latter case, assets are initially recognised as contributions by owners at the amounts at which they were recognised in the transferor’s accounts immediately prior to the restructuring.
Revaluations
Property, plant and equipment are then carried at fair value once they have been revalued in accordance with policy. Valuations are conducted with sufficient frequency to ensure that the carrying amounts of assets do not differ materially from the assets’ fair values at reporting date. The regularity of independent valuations depends upon the volatility of movements in market values for the relevant assets. Assets are presently revalued on a three year cycle. If there are any major impacts on any asset group, the effect is assessed and the asset's valuation will be adjusted. As the asset groups are not very volatile, the impacts are usually minimal.
All assets (except for intangibles) were revalued as at 30 June 2016 by an independent valuer.
2017 | 2016 | ||
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Valuation method | $'000 | $'000 | |
Leasehold improvements | Depreciated replacement cost adjusted for impairment | 1 001 | 1 478 |
Property, plant and equipment | Depreciated replacement cost adjusted for impairment | 554 | 784 |
1 555 | 2 262 |