annual report - Sembawang Town Council
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annual report - Sembawang Town Council
FY 2014 - 2015 ANNUAL REPORT SEMBAWANG TOWN COUNCIL CONTENTS 03 Members of Parliament 04 Town Councillors 06 Chairman’s Review 08 Finance 09 Estate Maintenance and Town Council Management Report 10 Cyclical Works 12 Town Improvement Projects 14 Upgrading Programmes 16 Clean and Green Energy 18 Clean and Green Efforts 20 Communication with Residents 21 Service Delivery 22 Looking Ahead II Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 1 Members Of Parliament 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 2 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Mr Khaw Boon Wan Mr Hawazi Daipi Minister for National Development MP for Sembawang GRC Senior Parliamentary Secretary For Education and Manpower MP for Sembawang GRC (Marsiling) Chairman of Sembawang Town Council Ms Ellen Lee Geck Hoon, PBM Mr Vikram Nair Mr Ong Teng Koon MP for Sembawang GRC (Woodlands) Vice-Chairman of Sembawang Town Council MP for Sembawang GRC (Admiralty) Vice-Chairman of Sembawang Town Council MP for Sembawang GRC (Woodgrove) Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 3 Town Councillors 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 Contracts And Legal Committee 4 Estate Maintenance Committee Finance Committee Projects And Development Committee Publicity And Public Relations Committee 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 3 4 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 7 8 1. Mr Cheong Khim Teck, JP, BBM(L) (Chairman) 1. Mr Law Shun Yong, BBM(L) (Chairman) 2. Mr Ho Siu Hong Ivan, PBM (Co-Chairman) 2. Mr Shaw Kar Seng Bob, BBM (Co-Chairman) 3. Mr Bakerche Bin Mohamed, BBM 3. Mr Lim Seng Min, PBM 4. Mr Chua Sook Yong, BBM 4. Mr Mohamad Hashim Bin Mohd Shah 5. Mr Goh Peng Hong, BBM 5. Mr Sim Kin Chye, PBM 6. Mr Johari Bin Ahamad, PBM 6. Mr Toh Hong Hua John, PBM 7. Mr Malik Bin Maksudi, PBM 7. Mr Thor Wan Kwee, PBM 8. Mr Soh Choon Heng Philip, PBM 8. Ms Tang Lea Keow, Irene 9. Mr Tan Yan Boon Alex, PBM 9. Mdm Teo Geok Kuan, Betty, PBM Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 1. The Late Mr Reggie Thein, PBM (Chairman from 1 April to 22 June 2014) 1. Mr Oh Thai Nan Tonic, BBM (Chairman) 1. Mr Sim Yeow Kwee David, BBM (Chairman) 2. Dr Ting Seng Kiong (Chairman) 2. Mr Lim Kim Hoe Adrian, PBM (Co-Chairman) 2. Mdm Lee Tee Choon, BBM (Co-Chairman) 3. Mr Adrian Rennie Pereira, PBM 3. Mr Chng Hee Siah Alan, PBM 4. Ms Gay Meng Choo, PBM 4. Mr Chew Huang Jia, Corwin 5. Mr Neo Bee Kiong, Francis 5. Mr Chong Wei Hian Thomas 6. Mr Ouh Yew Thiam, Raymond 6. Mr Mohamed Razaleigh Bin Mohamed Saem 7. Mr Soon Tawn S/O Tawin, PBM 7. Mr Omer Farook S/O Sevatha Maricar, BBM 8. Mr Toh Siaw Hua, PBM 8. Ms Ong San San, PBM 9. Mr Wong Kok Wye Allen, PBM 9. Mr Zulkifli Bin Redwan 3. Mr Chew Meng Hui, Winston 4. Mr Heng Cheong Leng Richard, PBM 5. Mr Koh Hock Thye Sam, PBM 6. Mr Khoo Lam Beng Kelvin, PBM 7. Mdm Loh Ai Pheng Adalene, PBM 8. Mdm Tan Mon Fui Edna, PBM Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 5 Chairman’s Review Various upgrading and town improvement projects were carried out during the financial year with the needs of our community in mind. Improving our standards of maintenance and cleanliness has always been the priority of our Town Council, as reflected in the results of the Town Council Management Report (TCMR) for this financial year. Tree Planting Day at Marsiling division Aside from the management of estates, we also sought to innovate for new ways which would allow us to add value to our estates. The installation of solar panels and LED lights are two examples which have enabled us to contribute positively to our environment, while helping Town Council to achieve cost savings. It has been our vision to build a resident-centric Town Council. Much effort has been put in to enhance our services to our residents. New initiatives were launched and existing service operations were reviewed to improve our services and enhance our communications with our residents. Marsiling National Day Dinner Community Sports Festival 2015 Opening of Marsiling Sports Park during Marsiling Community Day 2015 6 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 SG50 Green Harvest Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 7 Estate Maintenance and Town Council Management Report Finance In FY2014/15, Sembawang Town Council had an operating surplus of $3.7 million. S&CC revision was effected on 1 April 2014 due to rising costs over the last ten years. The revision had helped Town Council meet the emerging needs of our residents. As steward of residents’ funds, we will continue to adopt a prudent approach to ensure that our financial position continues to remain healthy. As of 31 March 2015, our Town Council has a sinking fund of $180 million and an accumulated surplus of $7.6 million. Collection Centre, Woodlands Civic Centre On S&CC arrears, our Town Council has been able to keep our arrears low. As of 31 March 2015, arrears cases for three months and above forms 3% of the total number of units under management. Special efforts have been made by our town councillors, grassroots leaders and staff to conduct joint house visits to identify and assist households in arrears. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Through the collective efforts of our residents, town councillors, grassroots leaders and staff, Sembawang Town Council continues to achieve Green band across all five categories in the TCMR: Lift Performance, Estate Cleanliness, Estate Maintenance, S&CC Arrears Management and Corporate Governance. Block cleaning with a Long Lance High-Pressure Washer Collection Counter, Woodlands Office 8 The Town Council is ever mindful that our top priority is to ensure that our estates are clean and well maintained for the wellbeing of our residents. In addition to regular reviews of our policies, methods and operational procedures, the Town Council continues to seek ways to capitalize on new technologies and innovations available to enhance our standard of maintenance, efficiency and service quality. Our Town Council will continue to look for ways to improve the various aspects of our operations to bring about better services to our residents. Keeping our home clean and green Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 9 Cyclical Works Cyclical works are an important means to ensure that our estates remain in good condition for our residents. These works, which include repairs and redecoration (R&R), re-roofing, replacements of lifts, pumps and pipes, are carried out on a scheduled and consistent basis. The year’s expenditure on cyclical works was $17.3 million. R&R works, which were carried out in 160 blocks, accounted for about 40% of the total expenditure. This was accompanied by lift works at $4 million and other cyclical works such as re-roofing, electrical rewiring and pump replacement. Repainted: Block 584 to 589 Woodlands Drive 16 Repainted: Block 505 Woodlands Drive 14 Repainted: Block 584 to 589 Woodlands Drive 16 10 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Repainted: Block 122 to 143 Marsiling Road Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 11 Town Improvement Projects Town Improvement Projects are undertaken after consultation with grassroots organisations and residents, with the objective of ensuring that these projects will better meet the needs of our residents. For FY14/15, a total of $3.3 million was invested in town improvement projects. This year’s projects were geared towards enhancing the community lifestyle of our neighbourhood, with $1.3 million being spent on the upgrading of playgrounds, fitness and senior fitness corners, reconstruction of a basketball court and the construction of community gardens. A further $1 million was invested in the construction of covered walkways between blocks and bus stops to improve connectivity within our neighbourhood for the convenience of our residents. New playground at Block 780 Woodlands Crescent This financial year also saw the completion of the Marsiling Community Sports Park under the Large-scale Town Wide (LSTW) Project. Equipped with a basketball court, a soccer street court and three badminton courts, residents can now enjoy a variety of sporting choices. Besides supporting a vibrant sporting culture, these facilities will also help promote bonding among our residents. Reconstruction of Basketball Court near Block 806 Woodlands Street 81 12 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Upgraded fitness corner near Block 551 Woodlands Drive 44 New Marsiling Community Sports Park (next to Marsiling Community Club) Upgraded elderly fitness corner near Block 798 Woodlands Drive 72 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 13 Upgrading Programmes The Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) injects a fresh lease of life in our Town with new and improved facilities and amenities to better cater to our residents’ needs. This year, $6.2 million was invested to construct dropoff porches, pavilions for community use and barbeque pits. Existing fitness corners and children’s playgrounds were also upgraded. Community Plaza 4 at Blk 123 to 131 Marsiling Rise as part of NRP at Marsiling/Woodgrove divisions BBQ Pit at Block 152 Woodlands Street 13 Drop Off Porch at Block 160, 162 Woodlands Street 13 The NRPs at two precincts in Marsiling Division have been successfully completed. NRPs at a further two precincts in Marsiling and Woodgrove Divisions are also currently on track for scheduled completion. Another precinct in Woodlands Division has also been selected for NRP upgrading. These changes in our neighborhood will certainly bring greater convenience and enjoyment for our residents. Upgraded fitness corner at Block 154 Woodlands Street 13 Upgraded playground near Block 334 Woodlands Avenue 1 14 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 15 Clean and Green Energy In this financial year, Sembawang was one of the four towns in Singapore selected to carry out solar panel installations in its HDB blocks. The solar energy that is generated from these panels will be used to power services in the common areas of the HDB blocks, and these include the lifts, staircase lighting and water pumps. A total of 194 blocks were involved in this solar leasing programme with no capital cost from the Town Council. When completed, the solar leasing programme is expected to save our Town Council some $600,000 a year in electricity costs. Apart from the solar leasing programme, Town Council has also completed the installation of LED lights at the common areas of 203 blocks in this financial year. This is in addition to the 315 blocks completed in 2012. In all, these LED projects have helped Town Council save half a million in electricity tariffs. Town Council has also leveraged on the liberalization of the electricity retail market, involving a total of 320 blocks. This had helped Town Council save another $300,000 a year in electricity costs. Solar Panels at Block 824/825 Woodlands Street 81 16 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Solar Panels at Block 786F Woodlands Drive 60 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 17 Clean and Green Efforts Sembawang Cleaners’ Appreciation Day Being both clean and green is always an important concern for Sembawang Town Council. In our Tree Planting Day held in November 2014, we combined the best of both worlds by planting trees, picking litter and honouring the cleaners in our GRC. Our MPs and residents worked hand in hand to plant new trees across each division, allowing us to give back to our environment in a positive manner. We also combed our divisions in a litterpicking exercise, working together to keep our Town clean. Tree Planting Day Cleaners’ Appreciation Day Admiralty Woodgrove Tree Planting Day was also an occasion where we honoured an integral group of people who support the Town Council’s work: our cleaners. A total of 25 cleaners were presented with the ‘Best Cleaner’ Awards. They received cash prizes, tokens of appreciation and certificates for all their tireless efforts in keeping our neighbourhood clean. Tree Planting Day Cleaners’ Appreciation Day Marsiling Woodlands Tree Planting Day 18 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Tree Planting Day Cleaners’ Appreciation Day Cleaners’ Appreciation Day Tree Planting Day Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 19 Service Delivery Communication with Residents In the last financial year, we have enhanced our channels of communication with our residents so that we may be able to better meet their needs. This has been done through multiple ways. We launched our newly revamped website in late 2014, which combines functionality and aesthetics, allowing our residents to access necessary information with increased ease. Also, we made the transition from iShare to iTown in July 2014, a smartphone application through which our residents can send in their feedback for our prompt follow up. Kampung Sembawang Facebook Page Much effort has been put in to enhance our service delivery to our residents. Since January this year, Town Council has implemented a “Continual Service Learning” Programme. We set aside half a day in a month to learn and re-learn service delivery skills, brainstorm new ideas, and share from our ground experience on service delivery. Through such regular training/sharing sessions and other programmes and enhancements, we hope to build a customer-centric Service Culture among our Town Council staff. Sembawang Town Council Facebook Page In an age in which communication is almost always instantaneous, we have embraced the need for a strong social media presence. Our Facebook pages – Sembawang Town Council and Kampung Sembawang – have enabled us to connect to our residents on a daily basis with a combined fan base of 16,000. These two Facebook pages further enhance our services to the residents in our GRC; they have become an online platform where residents come together to share and bond as a community. Monthly Service Learning Sessions to continually improve Town Council services to residents Sembawang Town Council’s newly revamped website iTown Mobile Application 20 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 21 Looking Ahead Live, work and play will totally take on a new meaning in the near future in Woodlands and Sembawang Towns. Residents can look forward to a multitude of developments in Woodlands Regional Centre. It is primed to be a waterfront town, a northern gateway to Singapore. Sembawang Town Council looks forward to the many new developments in Sembawang GRC in the next five to ten years. We will continue to improve our services and enhance our communications with our residents while ensuring that our estates are clean and well maintained. We will also continue to upgrade and improve our estate facilities in keeping pace with the new developments in Woodlands and Sembawang Towns. Woodlands North Coast An integrated transport hub at the heart of the Woodlands North Coast will house offices, shops, and restaurants above a bus interchange. I would like to thank all our town councillors, grassroots leaders and staff for their contributions, ideas and active participation in the running of the Town Council. I would also like to thank our residents for their feedback and support. With the concerted efforts from all parties, I have no doubt that we can achieve even more together and make Sembawang and Woodlands Towns a better home for all our residents. Kampung Admiralty An integrated development will combine housing, healthcare, eldercare facilities and shops amid lush greenery, functioning as a ‘modern kampung’. Hawazi Daipi Chairman Sembawang Town Council Sembawang Community Hub The future Sembawang Community Hub brings together a cluster of sports and community amenities and services for all. 22 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 An Exciting and Green Gateway to Singapore Primed to be a waterfront metropolis, residents can look forward to a multitude of developments in Woodlands Regional Centre. Tree Trails @ Woodlands More housing estates of all shapes and sizes will be added to the landscape of our GRC. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 23 Sembawang Town Council (Formerly known as Sembawang-Nee Soon Town Council) (Established under the Town Councils Act, Chapter 329A) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 March 2015 24 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 25 Sembawang Town Council (Formerly known as Sembawang-Nee Soon Town Council) Sembawang Town Council (Formerly known as Sembawang-Nee Soon Town Council) General Information Independent Auditor’s Report For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 To the Members of the Sembawang Town Council Address Report on the financial statements Block 306A Woodlands Street 31 #02-00 Singapore 731306 We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Sembawang Town Council (the “Town Council”), which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 March 2015, and income and expenditure statement, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in Town Council funds and cash flow statement for the financial year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Address Management’s responsibility for the financial statements Ernst & Young LLp Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the provisions of the Town Councils Act, Chapter 329A (the “Act”) and Singapore Financial Reporting 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 financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. 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. Index Page An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Independent Auditor’s Report 27 Balance Sheet 29 Income and Expenditur Statement 31 Statement of Comprehensive Income 32 We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Statement of Changes in Town Council Funds 33 Opinion Cash FLow Statement 34 Notes to the Financial Statements 35 In our opinion, the financial statements are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards to present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town Council as at 31 March 2015 and of the financial performance, changes in Town Council funds and cash flows of the Town Council for the financial year ended on that date. Management’s responsibility for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Management is responsible for ensuring that the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets, are in accordance with the provisions of the Act. This responsibility includes implementing accounting and internal controls as management determines are necessary to enable compliance with the provisions of the Act. 26 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 27 Sembawang Town Council (Formerly known as Sembawang-Nee Soon Town Council) Independent Auditor’s Report For the financial year ended 31 March 2016 To the Members of the Sembawang Town Council Report on the financial statements (continued) Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s compliance based on our audit of the financial statements. We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. We planned and performed the compliance audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets, are in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Our compliance audit includes obtaining an understanding of the internal control relevant to the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets; and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements from non-compliance, if any, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Because of the inherent limitations in any accounting and internal control system, non-compliances may nevertheless occur and not be detected. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on management’s compliance. Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2015 Note 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 TOWN COUNCIL FUNDS Residential Property Funds Accumulated surplus Sinking Funds Town Improvement and Project Funds 10 11 12 1,269 155,127 1,033 157,429 – 150,242 – 150,242 Commercial Property Funds Accumulated surplus Sinking Funds Town Improvement and Project Funds 10 11 12 5,672 24,352 29 30,053 4,101 24,566 897 29,564 Carpark Fund Accumulated surplus 10 649 – 14 581 119 23 843 359 189,555 180,284 102,830 584 57,466 1,389 6,457 3,807 172,533 105,946 381 66,094 1,205 5,832 288 179,746 7,822 16,800 59 24,681 197,214 7,557 2,317 78 9,952 189,698 Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund Fair Value Reserve Sinking Funds Total town council funds Report on other legal and regulatory requirements Opinion In our opinion: (a) the receipts, expenditure, investment of moneys and the acquisition and disposal of assets by the Town Council during the financial year are in all material respects, in accordance with the provisions of the Act; and (b) proper accounting and other records have been kept, including records of all assets of the Town Council whether purchased, donated or otherwise. Represented by: Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Interest receivables Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Conservancy and service fee receivables Other receivables and prepayments Held-to maturity financial assets Non-current assets Available-for-sale financial assets Held-to maturity financial assets Plant and equipment Ernst & Young LLP 15 16 18 19 21 20 21 22 Total assets Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants Singapore 14 August 2015 The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 28 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 29 Balance Sheet Income and Expenditure Statement As at 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Note Current liabilities Conservancy and service fees received in advance Creditors and accrued expenses Current tax liabilities Total liabilities 2015 S$’000 24 8(b) Net assets Note 2014 S$’000 628 5,596 1,435 7,659 616 6,841 1,957 9,414 189,555 180,284 OPERATING INCOME Conservancy and service fees Less: Operating income transfer to Sinking Funds Agency fees Other income 5 10(a) Less: Operating expenditure Cleaning work Managing agent’s fees Lift maintenance Other works and maintenance Water and electricity General and administrative expenditure 6 7 Singapore 14 August 2015 30 Annual Report FY 2014/2015 41,180 (14,296) 26,884 4,288 3,228 34,400 (7,860) (4,816) (5,443) (5,478) (12,087) (1,943) (37,627) (320) (7,530) (5,056) (5,380) (5,417) (12,681) (1,786) (37,850) (3,450) 34 – DEFICIT BEFORE TAXATION AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS Less: Income tax expense 8(a) (286) (334) (4,033) (303) DEFICIT BEFORE GOVERNMENT GRANTS Add: Government grants Less: Transfer to Sinking Funds Transfer to Town Improvement and Project Funds 9 9,11 9,12 (620) 9,745 (2,171) (3,207) 4,367 (4,336) 9,342 (2,022) (3,265) 4,055 3,747 4,101 – (258) (281) 11,436 (6,159) (895) 7,590 4,101 10,13 10,12 Hawazi Daipi Chairman 44 (627) Soon Min Sin Secretary Singapore 14 August 2015 The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements. Sembawang Town Council 45,321 (15,650) 29,671 4,368 3,268 37,307 10,12 ACCUMULATED SURPLUS AT 31 MARCH Soon Min Sin Secretary 2014 S$’000 OPERATING DEFICIT NON-OPERATING INCOME Add: Interest income Less: Town Improvement Works SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR Add: Accumulated surplus at 1 April Less: Accumulated surplus transferred to Nee Soon Town Council Accumulated surplus transferred to Town Improvement and Project Funds Hawazi Daipi Chairman 2015 S$’000 The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 31 Statement of Comprehensive Income Statement of Changes In Town Council Funds For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Note 2015 S$’000 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 10 3,747 MOVEMENT OF VARIOUS FUNDS Sinking Funds Town Improvement and Project Funds Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund 11 12 14 4,671 (93) 462 8,787 2014 S$’000 Note (281) Balance as at 1 April 2013 (1,062) (312) (1,910) (3,565) OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Item that may be reclassified subsequently to income and expenditure statement Fair value gain/(loss) on available-for-sale financial assets 20 484 256,726 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ATTRIBUTABLE TO TOWN COUNCIL FUNDS 68 – – – (432) (432) 2,367 68 (1,910) (432) (3,997) 2,194 (104,588) 150,242 (1,530) (34,695) 29,564 (664) (517) – – 517 119 – (597) 359 – (139,880) 180,284 150,242 29,564 – 119 359 180,284 7,187 489 649 462 – 8,787 – – – – 484 484 7,187 157,429 489 30,053 649 649 462 581 484 843 9,271 189,555 Total comprehensive income for the financial year Transfer of accumulated surplus from Commercial and Carpark to Residential activity Surplus transferred to Nee Soon Town Council Balance as at 31 March 2014 (4,090) – 10 13 – 324,161 (3,565) (432) 484 (432) 9,271 (3,997) Surplus for the financial year Other comprehensive income Fair value gain on available-for-sale financial assets Total comprehensive income for the financial year Balance as at 31 March 2015 Hawazi Daipi Chairman 2,367 (1,910) 1,388 Total S$’000 1,113 (4,090) 1,512 Fair value reserve S$’000 63,422 (Deficit)/surplus for the financial year Other comprehensive income Fair value loss on available-for-sale financial assets Balance as at 1 April 2014 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR, NET OF INCOME TAX Residential Commercial Neighbourhood property property Renewal funds funds Carpark fund Programme Fund S$’000 S$’000 S$’000 S$’000 Soon Min Sin Secretary Singapore 14 August 2015 The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 32 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 33 Cash Flow Statement Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Note Operating activities Deficit before taxation and government grants Adjustments: Operating income transfer to Sinking Funds Interest income Provision for impairment losses on held-to-maturity financial assets Depreciation of plant and equipment 2015 S$’000 10 2014 S$’000 (286) (4,033) 15,650 (34) 118 37 14,296 (44) 3 28 15,485 (774) (1,220) 10,250 8,054 (10,710) 13,491 (17,281) (3,300) (6,190) (1,237) 7,594 (18,440) (3,577) (6,974) (1,000) (14,517) (22,397) (18) 7 212 2,422 4,342 1,514 (2,806) (52) 8 3,420 2,116 2,038 – 870 5,673 8,400 9 9,872 8,551 14 6,652 5,064 Net cash flows generated from financing activities 16,524 13,615 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Fund transferred to Nee Soon Town Council Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 7,680 – 81,676 (382) (58,793) 140,851 89,356 81,676 10,11 10 21 22 Operating surplus before working capital changes (Increase)/decrease in receivables Decrease in payables Cash flows generated from operations Sinking Funds expenditure Town Improvement and Project Funds expenditure Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund expenditure Taxes paid 11 12 14 Net cash flows used in operating activities Investing activities Purchase of plant and equipment Return of capital from available-for-sale financial assets Proceeds from redemption of available-for-sale assets Proceeds from held-to maturity financial assets Investments and interest income received Realisation of cash funds held with fund managers Net (decrease)/increase in funds with fund manager 22 20 20 11 Net cash flows generated from investing activities Financing activities Government grants received Funding received from HDB for: - Neighbourhood Renewal Programme projects Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 15 1. General information Sembawang Town Council was formed on 1 September 1990 under the Town Councils Act (Chapter 329A) and has its registered office at Blk 306A Woodlands Street 31, #02-00, Singapore 731306. The functions of the Town Council are to control, manage, maintain and improve the common property of residential, other commercial property and market and food centres in the housing estates of the Housing and Development Board (“HDB”) within the Town. 2. Summary of significant accounting policies 2.1 Basis of preparation The financial statements of the Town Council have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Town Councils Act, Chapter 329A (the “Act”) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”). The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except as disclosed in the accounting policies below. The financial statements are presented in Singapore dollars (“SGD” or “S$”) which is the Town Council’s functional currency. All financial information presented in Singapore dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand (“$’000”), unless otherwise stated. 2.2 Changes in accounting policies The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except in the current financial year, the Town Council has adopted all the new and revised standards which are effective for annual financial periods beginning on or after 1 April 2014. The adoption of these standards did not have any significant effect on the financial performance or position of the Town Council. The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements. 34 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 35 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2.3 Standards issued but not yet effective 2.3 Standards issued but not yet effective (continued) The Town Council has not adopted the following standards that have been issued but not yet effective: Except for FRS109, the Town Council expects that the adoption of the other standards above will have no material impact on the financial statements in the period of initial application. The nature of the impending changes in accounting policy on adoption of FRS 109 is described below. FRS 109 Financial Instruments In December 2014, the Accounting Standards Council Singapore (“ASC”) issued the FRS 109 Financial Instruments which reflects all phases of the financial instruments project and replaces FRS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. The standard introduces new requirements for classification and measurement, impairment, and hedge accounting. FRS 109 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with early application permitted. Retrospective application is required, but comparative information is not compulsory. The adoption of FRS 109 will have an effect on the classification and measurement of the Company’s financial assets but no impact on the classification and measurement of the Company’s financial liabilities. 2.4 Plant and equipment All items of plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Subsequent to recognition, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is computed utilising the straight-line method to write-off the cost of these assets over their estimated useful lives as follows: Furniture, fixtures and fittings Office equipment Data processing equipment An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss on de-recognition of the asset is included in profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognised. Plant and equipment costing below S$1,000 each are charged to the Income and Expenditure Statement in the financial year of purchase. Fully depreciated plant and equipment are retained in the books of accounts until they are no longer in use. Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual lives are reviewed and adjusted as appropriate at the end of each reporting period as a change in estimates. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Description Amendments to FRS 19 Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014 Improvements to FRSs (a) Amendments to FRS 102 Share Based Payment 1 July 2014 (b) Amendments to FRS 103 Business Combinations 1 July 2014 (c) Amendments to FRS 108 Operating Segments 1 July 2014 (d) Amendments to FRS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment 1 July 2014 (e) Amendments to FRS 24 Related Party Disclosures 1 July 2014 (f) Amendments to FRS 38 Intangible Assets 1 July 2014 (g) Amendments to FRS 113 Fair Value Measurement 1 July 2014 (h) Amendments to FRS 40 Investment Property 1 July 2014 Improvements to FRSs (February 2014) (a) Amendments to FRS 103 Business Combinations 1 July 2014 (b) Amendments to FRS 113 Fair Value Measurement 1 July 2014 Amendments to FRS 16 and FRS 41 Agriculture - Bearer Plants 1 January 2016 Amendments to FRS 27 Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements 1 January 2016 Amendments to FRS 16 and FRS 38 Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation 1 January 2016 Improvements to FRSs (November 2014) 36 (a) Amendments to FRS 105 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations 1 January 2016 (b) Amendments to FRS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures 1 January 2016 (c) Amendments to FRS 19 Employee Benefits 1 January 2016 Amendments to FRS 110 and FRS 28 Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture 1 January 2016 Amendments to FRS 1 Disclosure Initiative 1 January 2016 Amendments to FRS 110, FRS 112 and FRS 28 Investment Entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception 1 January 2016 FRS 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 January 2017 FRS 109 Financial Instruments 1 January 2018 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 - - - 5 years 2 to 3 years 3 years Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 37 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 2. 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2.5 Funds (continued) (c) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2.5Funds (a) In accordance with Section 33(1) of the Town Councils Act, separate funds were established to account for the management of the various types of properties. The types of properties currently under the management of the Town Council are as follows: Town Improvement and Project Funds are established and maintained as part of the Town Council Funds. These funds are utilised for improvement and development works in the Town. Residential Property; Commercial Property. The funds are set up by transfer from the accumulated surplus to fund specific town improvement projects, which are to be carried out. In addition, the Town Council receives funds under Community Improvement Projects Committee scheme and are given through the Citizens’ Consultative Committees (“CCC”) for the approved projects. Car parks are managed by the Town Council for the HDB on an agency basis. Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund These funds, together with the Sinking Funds, Town Improvement and Project Funds and Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund form the Town Council Funds. All monies received by the Town Council are paid into and related expenditure are met out of the appropriate funds set up for each property type managed. 2.6 Allocation of general overheads Assets and liabilities of the various funds of the Town Council are pooled in the Balance Sheet. Expenditure not relating specifically to any property type managed, e.g., administrative overheads, tree planting, pruning etc. is allocated to the various property types using equivalent dwelling units as follows: (b) In accordance with Section 33(4) of the Town Councils Act, separate Sinking Funds are established for improvement to, and the management and maintenance of residential property and commercial property. These Sinking Funds are maintained as part of the Town Council Funds. Town Council Funds For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Under the Town Councils Act, the Ministry for National Development (“MND”) may, from time-to-time, prescribe the minimum amounts of conservancy and service fees and grants-in-aid to be paid into the Sinking Funds. Currently, the amounts to be paid into the Sinking Funds are as follows: 1-room to 3-rooms 4-rooms to 5-rooms Multi-generation Executive Shop with living accommodation Commercial property 30% (2014: 30%) of conservancy and service fees and grants-in-aid 35% (2014: 35%) of conservancy and service fees and grants-in-aid 35% (2014: 35%) of conservancy and service fees 35% (2014: 35%) of conservancy and service fees 35% (2014: 35%) of conservancy and service fees 35% (2014: 35%) of conservancy and service fees These contributions are treated as operating transfers and deducted from the gross conservancy and service fees and government grants in the Income and Expenditure Statement. The Sinking Funds are utilised for major cyclical works such as repair and redecoration, re-roofing, rewiring and replacement of pumps, water tanks and water pipes. In addition, the Sinking Funds are also utilised for the overhaul and upgrading of lifts. 38 Neighbourhood Renewal Programme is funded by the Government and the amount is computed with reference to the number of residential units in the precinct. Sinking Funds (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (d) Town Improvement and Project Funds Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Property type 1 Residential Property Unit 1 Commercial Property Unit 6 Car lots or 36 Motorcycle lots or 4 Lorry lots Equivalent Dwelling Unit(s) 2015 2014 1 2 1 2 1 1 No overheads are allocated to the Town Improvement and Project Funds and Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund 2.7 Government grants The Town Council receives from the Government, namely, Conservancy and Service Charges Grant, payments from CCC and GST subvention grant. Government grants are accounted in the Income and Expenditure Statement on an accrual basis. Conservancy and Service Charges Grants received are transferred to Sinking Funds based on the amount prescribed in Note 2.5(b) to the financial statements. The payment from CCC is given as reimbursement claims under the Community Improvement Projects Committee scheme. The GST subvention is given as grants-in-aid and is granted to Town Councils to assist them to absorb the GST increases in Conservancy and Service Charge for HDB residential flats. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 39 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2.8 Funds with fund managers 2.9 Financial instruments (continued) Funds with fund managers represent the cost of the portfolio of assets placed with fund managers at the beginning of each management term plus investment income less management fees payable during the management term. (a) Funds with fund managers comprise mainly of equities, bonds, cash and fixed deposits. Equities and bonds are stated on an aggregate portfolio basis and are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss in the balance sheet. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Financial assets (continued) Subsequent measurement (continued) On expiry of the management term, any surplus over and above the performance benchmark will be shared between the Town Council and the fund managers on the agreed basis. 2.9 Financial instruments (a) (iii) Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when the Town Council has the positive intention and ability to hold the investment to maturity. Subsequent to initial recognition, held-to-maturity investments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement when the held-to-maturity investments are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process. Any sale or reclassification of a more than insignificant amount of held-to-maturity investments not close to their maturity would result in the reclassification of all held-to-maturity investments as available for sale. It would also prevent the Town Council from classifying investment securities as held-to-maturity for the current and the following two years. Available-for-sale financial assets Financial assets Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets are recognised when, and only when, the Town Council becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Town Council determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of financial assets not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs. (iv) Available-for-sale financial assets include equity and debt securities. Equity investments classified as available-for-sale are those, which are neither classified as held for trading nor designated at fair value through profit or loss. Debt securities in this category are those which are intended to be held for an indefinite period of time and which may be sold in response to needs for liquidity or in response to changes in the market conditions. After initial recognition, available-for-sale financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Any gains or losses from changes in fair value of the financial assets are recognised in other comprehensive income, except that impairment losses and interest calculated using the effective interest method are recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to profit or loss as a reclassification adjustment when the financial asset is de-recognised. Investments in equity instruments whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are measured at cost less impairment loss. Subsequent measurement The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as follows: (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. (ii) 40 Held-to-maturity investments Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the financial assets are recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement. Net gains or net losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss includes interest and dividend income. Loans and receivables (including conservancy and service fees receivables) De-recognition A financial asset is de-recognised where the contractual right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired. On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in other comprehensive income is recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement. Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 41 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2. 2.9 Financial instruments (continued) 2.10 Impairment of financial assets (b) Financial liabilities The Town Council assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. Initial recognition and measurement (a) Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Town Council becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Town Council determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in the case of other financial liabilities, plus directly attributable transaction costs. For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the Town Council first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Town Council determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, 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 financial asset’s original effective interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. The impairment loss is recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement. When the asset becomes uncollectible, the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly or if an amount was charged to the allowance account, the amounts charged to the allowance account are written-off against the carrying value of the financial asset. To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets has been incurred, the Town Council considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments. If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date. The amount of reversal is recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) Financial assets carried at amortised cost Subsequent measurement Other financial liabilities After initial recognition, other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement when the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process. De-recognition 42 A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 43 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 2. 2. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2.10 Impairment of financial assets (continued) (b) (c) Financial assets carried at cost If there is objective evidence (such as significant adverse changes in the business environment where the issuer operates, probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the issuer) that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at cost has been incurred, 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 current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment losses are not reversed in subsequent periods. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 2.11 Impairment of non-financial assets The Town Council assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when an annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Town Council makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written-down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset are discounted to their present values using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples or other available fair value indicators. Available-for-sale financial assets In the case of equity investments classified as available-for-sale, objective evidence of impairment include: (i) significant financial difficulty of the issuer or obligor; (ii) information about significant changes with an adverse effect that have taken place in the technological, market, economic or legal environment in which the issuer operates, and indicates that the cost of the investment in equity instrument may not be recovered; and (iii) a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the investments below its costs. ‘Significant’ is to be evaluated against the original cost of the investments and ‘prolonged’ against the period in which the fair value has been below its original cost. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2.12 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits, fixed deposits, less cash and fixed deposits with fund managers that are readily convertible to known amount of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. If an available-for-sale financial asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its acquisition cost (net of any principal repayment and amortisation) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously recognised in profit or loss, is transferred from other comprehensive income and recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement. Reversals of impairment losses in respect of equity instruments are not recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement; increase in their fair value after impairment are recognised directly in other comprehensive income. 2.13Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Town Council has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. In the case of debt instruments classified as available-for-sale, impairment is assessed based on the same criteria as financial assets carried at amortised cost. However, the amount recorded for impairment is the cumulative loss measured as the difference between the amortised cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that investment previously recognised in profit or loss. Future interest income continues to be accrued based on the reduced carrying amount of the asset, using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. The interest income is recorded as part of finance income. If, in a subsequent year, the fair value of a debt instrument increases and the increases can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in Income and Expenditure Statement, the impairment loss is reversed in Income and Expenditure Statement. Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 2.14Lease Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The aggregate benefit of incentives provided by the lessor is recognised as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. 2.15 Revenue recognition 44 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Conservancy and service fees and agency fees are recognised on a time-proportion basis for the period when the service is rendered. Interest income from fixed deposits is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method. Investment income from investments in financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale instruments is recognised in the Sinking Fund while investment income from investments in held-to-maturity financial assets is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 45 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 2. 3. Significant accounting judgements and estimates The preparation of the Town Council’s financial statements requires management to exercise its judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future period. Income derived from investments; Fees, rent and other charges received from non-residents or non-owners of properties in the Town for use of common properties; Key sources of estimation uncertainty Donations from non-residents or non-owners of properties in the Town. The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying value amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below: (a) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 2.16 Income tax Tax is provided on the following income: (i) (ii) and (iii) In respect of Government grants received, the Town Council has been granted remission under Section 92(2) of the Income Tax Act (Chapter 134). Conservancy and service charges and agency fees are not subject to tax. Income tax expense comprises current tax. Current tax is recognised in the Income and Expenditure Statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 The Town Council follows the guidance of FRS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (“FRS 39”) on classifying nonderivatives financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity as held-to-maturity. This classification requires significant judgement. In making this judgement, the Town Council evaluates its intention and ability to hold such investments to maturity. If the Town Council is unable to keep these investments to maturity other than for specific circumstances explained in FRS 39, it will be required to reclassify the whole class as available-for-sale. The investments would therefore be measured at fair value and not amortised cost. If the class of held-to-maturity investments is tainted, the fair value would increase by approximately S$48,000 (2014: increase by S$36,000), with a corresponding entry in the fair value reserve in Town Council Funds. Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous financial years. 2.17Contingencies Classification of held-to-maturity investments A contingent liability is: (a) a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Town Council; or (b) a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because: (i) It is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or (ii) The amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The Town Council assesses at the end of the reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. For the case conservancy and service fees receivables, the Town Council considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments to determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment. Allowance for impairment is made in the financial statements for amount in arrears which are outstanding for more than twelve months (2014: twelve months) and/or where collection is doubtful. All known bad debts are written-off in accordance with the Town Council Financial Rules. 46 A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Town Council. Contingent liabilities and assets are not recognised on the balance sheet of the Town Council, except for contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination that are present obligations and which the fair values can be reliably determined. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 (b) Impairment of conservancy and services fees receivables Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 47 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 4. Inter-fund transfer 8. Income tax expense Under Section 33(9) of the Town Councils Act (Chapter 329A), the Town Council may transfer an amount not exceeding the surplus from any of its other funds established by the Town Council, to a fund which is in deficit to make good the deficit in that fund. (a) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 5. Agency fees These are fees received for routine maintenance of HDB’s car park in the Town Council. 6. Managing agent’s fees The Town council does not have any other employees on its payroll as management of its daily operations have been outsourced to a managing agent for a fee of S$5,335,749 (2014: S$5,056,165) for the financial year ended 31 March 2015. Included in the managing agent’s fee, there is an allocation of 10% managing agent’s fee amounting to S$519,372 (2014: S$Nil) were allocated to Sinking Fund during the financial year (Note 11b). 7. General and administrative expenditure The general and administrative expenditure comprise the following: 288 199 277 203 200 212 57 37 35 5 22 165 417 (174) 1,943 2014 S$’000 293 159 199 224 202 237 59 28 41 18 15 162 347 (198) 1,786 ^ Staff costs include contributions made to the Central Provident Fund of S$5,385 (2014: S$4,996). * Government grants received by the Town Council are considered non-taxable supplies. Therefore, input tax claimable is based on a formula determined by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (“IRAS”). The non-claimable portion is charged to the Income and Expenditure Statement. 48 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Accumulated surplus: Current income tax Over provision in respect of previous years Sinking Funds: Current income tax Over provision in respect of previous years Current income tax expense S$’000 Computer services Advertising, publicity and public relations Office supplies and stationery Town Councillors’ allowances Property tax Legal fee Depreciation of plant and equipment Insurance premium Plant and equipment not capitalised Staff costs^ Non-claimable goods and services tax* Others Allocation of 10% G&A to Sinking Fund 2015 S$’000 Income tax expense attributable to income is made up of: Current income tax Over provision in respect of previous years 2015 Office rental and upkeep expenditure Income tax expense 732 (19) 713 722 (18) 704 334 * 334 310 (7) 303 398 (19) 379 412 (11) 401 713 704 The tax expense on surplus differs from the amount that would arise using the Singapore standard rate of income tax is explained below: 2015 S$’000 Investment and interest income received Other income Allowable expenses Tax calculated at a tax rate of 17% (2014: 17%) Adjustments: Income not subject to tax Tax effect of certain income taxed at concessionary tax rate Over provision in respect of previous years (b) 2014 S$’000 * 2014 S$’000 3,012 2,160 (229) 4,943 3,018 2,009 (231) 4,796 840 815 – (108) (19) 713 (26) (67) (18) 704 Amount is less than S$1,000. Current income tax liabilities 2015 S$’000 Taken up in: - Accumulated surplus - Sinking Funds (Note 11) 644 791 1,435 2014 S$’000 834 1,123 1,957 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 49 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 9. Government grants 10. Accumulated surplus Government grants recognised in the Income and Expenditure Statement during the financial year are as follows: The surplus for the financial year attributable to the various activities is carried forward as accumulated surplus in the respective funds as follows: For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Total Note Government grants received/receivable during the financial year Less: Transfer to Sinking Funds Town Improvement and Project Funds For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Conservancy and Payment from Service Charges Citizen’s Consultative Grant Committee 2015 2014 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 S$’000 S$’000 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 10 9,745 9,342 4,858 4,549 11 (2,171) (2,022) (1,591) (1,494) 12 (3,207) 4,367 (3,265) 4,055 – 3,267 – 3,055 3,207 3,265 – – (3,207) – GST Subvention Grant 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 1,680 (3,265) – – 1,100 Operating income Conservancy and service fees Less: Operating income transfer to Sinking Funds 1,528 (580) (528) Agency fee Other income – 1,000 Total grants received as at 1 April Add: Grants received during the financial year Total grants received as at 31 March Operating (deficit)/surplus Add: Investment and interest income Less: Town Improvement Works 2014 S$’000 332,572 324,021 9,872 8,551 342,444 332,572 (Deficit)/surplus before taxation and grants Less: Income tax expense Surplus/(deficit) for the financial year Add: Accumulated surplus at 1 April Less: Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Less: Appropriation to Town Improvement and Project Funds Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 45,321 41,180 43,268 39,357 2,053 1,823 (15,650) 29,671 4,368 3,268 37,307 (37,627) (14,296) 26,884 4,288 3,228 34,400 (37,850) (14,931) 28,337 – 2,745 31,082 (32,794) (13,603) 25,754 – 982 26,736 (32,242) (719) 1,334 – 430 1,764 (1,052) (693) 1,130 – 2,187 3,317 (1,357) 12 (320) 34 – (3,450) 44 (627) (1,712) 28 – (5,506) 39 (627) 712 1 – 1,960 * – 680 5 – 96 5 – 8(a) (286) (334) (4,033) (303) (1,684) (290) (6,094) (263) 713 (8) 1,960 (7) 685 (36) 101 (33) (620) (4,336) (1,974) (6,357) 705 1,953 649 68 9 11 9,745 (2,171) 9,342 (2,022) 9,655 (2,171) 9,281 (2,022) 90 – 61 – – – – – 12 (3,207) 4,367 (3,265) 4,055 (3,117) 4,367 (3,204) 4,055 (90) – (61) – – – – – 3,747 4,101 – (281) 11,436 (6,159) 2,393 – – (2,302) – 108 705 4,101 – 1,953 10,323 (5,750) 649 – – 68 1,113 (517) – (2,194) 2,194 866 5,672 – (895) 5,631 (1,530) – 649 – – 664 (664) 5,672 4,101 649 11 10(a) (Deficit)/surplus before grants Add: Government grants Less: Transfer to Sinking Funds Transfer to Town improvement and Project Funds 50 Residential 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 Less: Operating expenditure The total amount of grants received (including grants received in advance) since the formation of the Town Council is as follows: 2015 S$’000 Total 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 Note 13 Inter-Fund Transfer (258) 7,590 – (895) 4,101 – (1,124) 1,269 – Accumulated surplus at 31 March 7,590 4,101 1,269 * 12 – Commercial 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 Car park 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 – – – 4,368 93 4,461 (3,781) – – – 4,288 59 4,347 (4,251) – Amount is less than S$1,000. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 51 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 10a. Other income 11. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 2015 S$’000 Late payment penalty Liquidated damages Sale of tender documents Sundry fines Sundry income Temporary Occupational Licence income Use of common property income Use of void decks Use of water and electricity at void decks 11. Note 276 186 12 30 42 2,166 13 53 450 3,228 Represented by: Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Interest receivables Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Conservancy and service fee receivables Other receivables Held-to maturity financial assets Non-current assets Available-for-sale financial assets Held-to-maturity financial assets Total assets Sinking funds Total At 1 April Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Add: Income Operating income transfer from conservancy and service fees Transfer from government grants Less:Expenditure Income tax expense Surplus/(deficit) for the financial year Add: Fair value reserve At 31 March 52 2014 S$’000 274 120 16 52 186 2,246 14 59 301 3,268 Note Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 Residential property 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 13 174,808 – 174,808 308,903 (133,033) 175,870 150,242 – 150,242 255,856 (104,116) 151,740 11(a) 10 4,510 15,650 1,461 14,296 4,384 14,931 1,423 13,603 9 2,171 22,331 (17,281) (379) 4,671 179,479 2,022 17,779 (18,440) (401) (1,062) 174,808 2,171 21,486 (16,233) (368) 4,885 155,127 2,022 17,048 (18,155) (391) (1,498) 150,242 Commercial property 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 24,566 – 24,566 Current liabilities Creditors and accrued expenses Current tax liabilities Total liabilities 53,047 (28,917) 24,130 Net assets 11(b) 8 843 359 180,322 175,167 Sinking funds (continued) 126 719 – 845 (1,048) (11) (214) 24,352 38 693 – 731 (285) (10) 436 24,566 (a) 15 17 21 20 21 8(b) 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 95,345 552 57,466 359 682 3,807 158,211 100,629 339 66,094 300 746 288 168,396 7,822 16,800 182,833 7,557 2,317 178,270 (1,720) (791) (2,511) (1,980) (1,123) (3,103) 180,322 175,167 917 2,806 428 359 4,510 868 – 127 466 1,461 Income Fixed deposit interest income Net increase in fund with fund managers Bonds interest income Income from other investments Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 53 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 11. Sinking funds (continued) 12. (b) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Town Improvement and Project Funds Expenditure Total Note 2015 S$’000 Note 2014 S$’000 At 1 April Reroofing works Electrical rewiring Lift works Redecoration and repainting Replacement of: - Refuse handling plant & chute flushing system - transfer and booster pumpsets - water pipes and stainless steel water tank lining Consultancy fee and other charges Net decrease in fund with fund managers Provision of impairment loss on held-to-maturity financial assets Non-claimable goods and services tax* Allocation of 10% managing agent’s fee 54 * 6 1,298 1,516 4,088 6,775 4,098 157 7,657 3,717 793 420 263 859 – 118 632 519 17,281 – 36 796 709 870 3 397 – 18,440 Government grants received by the Town Council are considered non-taxable supplies. Therefore, input tax claimable is based on a formula determined by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (“IRAS”). The non-claimable portion is charged to the Income and Expenditure Statement. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Transfer from government grants Less: Expenditure Deficit for the financial year Town Improvement works transferred to Income & Expenditure statement Appropriation from/(to) accumulated surplus 2015 S$’000 897 13 9,10 12(a) 10 10 2014 S$’000 922 – Commercial property 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 870 897 52 – 897 3,207 (3,300) (93) (608) 314 3,265 (4,204) (939) – – 3,117 (3,208) (91) (580) 290 3,204 (4,121) (917) – 897 90 (92) (2) (28) 24 61 (83) (22) – (93) 258 627 (312) 895 – (91) 1,124 627 (290) – – (2) (866) – (22) 895 1,033 29 897 At 31 March 1,062 897 Represented by: Current asset Other receivables 3,256 3,348 (141) (2,053) 1,062 (994) (1,457) 897 Current liabilities Creditors and accrued expenses Due to accumulated surplus Residential property 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 – Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 55 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 12. Town Improvement and Project Funds (continued) 14. (a) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Expenditure Note 2015 S$’000 Construction of covered walkways Upgrading of open spaces Construction/upgrading of playgrounds/fitness corners etc. Lift Surveillance System General and administrative charges Consultancy fees and Managing Agent’s fees Other amenities Construction of barrier free access facilities Large Scale Town Wide (LSTW) Projects 2014 S$’000 1,048 107 1,258 30 17 328 174 – 338 3,300 Accumulated surpluses transferred to Nee Soon Town Council Following the restructure of Sembawang-Nee Soon Town Council into two separate entities - Sembawang Town Council and Nee Soon Town Council on 1 April 2013 and the gazetting of the Town Councils (Declaration of Towns) Order 2013 on 12 March 2013, the following funds were transferred to Nee Soon Town Council on 1 June 2013: Note Accumulated (deficit)/ surplus Sinking funds Town Improvement Project Fund Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund Net funds transferred Fair value reserve Represented by: Cash and cash equivalents Net assets transferred Net current liabilities transferred Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 10 11 12 14 Residential Property Funds S$’000 108 (104,116) (580) – (104,588) Commercial Property Funds S$’000 (5,750) (28,917) (28) – (34,695) Car park Fund S$’000 (517) – – – (517) Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund S$’000 – – – 517 517 At 1 April Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council 942 166 1,253 1,087 44 251 455 6 – 4,204 13. 56 Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Fund Total S$’000 (6,159) (133,033) (608) 517 (139,283) (597) (139,880) (76,648) (71,744) 8,512 (139,880) 13 Funding from HDB Payments to contractors Surplus/(deficit) for the financial year 119 – 119 6,652 (6,190) 462 At 31 March Represented by: Current assets Due from accumulated surplus 15. 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 1,512 517 2,029 5,064 (6,974) (1,910) 581 119 581 581 119 119 Cash and cash equivalents Note Cash and bank balances Fixed deposits Cash and fixed deposits held in trust by fund managers 17 Taken up in: Accumulated surplus: - Cash and bank balances - Fixed deposits Sinking Funds: - Cash and bank balances - Fixed deposits - Cash and fixed deposits held in trust by fund managers Cash and bank balances 17 11 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 12,037 77,319 13,474 102,830 7,161 74,515 24,270 105,946 7,485 – 7,485 317 5,000 5,317 4,552 77,319 13,474 95,345 6,844 69,515 24,270 100,629 102,830 105,946 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 57 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 15. Cash and cash equivalents (continued) 18. At the end of the reporting period, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values. The fixed deposits with financial institutions mature between two month to eleven months (2014: between one month to eleven months) after the financial year end. The interest rate as at 31 March 2015 was between 1.25% and 1.50% (2014: between 1.10% and 1.15%). For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Cash and bank balances and fixed deposits Less: Cash and fixed deposits held in trust by fund managers (Note 17) Cash and cash equivalents per cash flow statement 102,830 (13,474) 89,356 Conservancy and service fee receivables Less: Allowance for impairment losses 2014 S$’000 105,946 (24,270) 81,676 2015 S$’000 Sinking Funds: - Listed equities - Bonds securities 11,17, 27(a) The financial assets at fair value through profit or loss have been designated to be held for trading purposes. 17. Funds with fund managers At the end of the reporting period, the funds with fund managers comprise the followings: Add: Other receivables Interest receivables Cash and cash equivalents 1,867 (478) 1,389 6,259 584 102,830 1,616 (411) 1,205 5,673 381 105,946 Total loans and receivables 111,062 113,205 Concentration of credit risk relating to conservancy and service receivables is limited due to the Town Council’s many varied customers. These customers widely dispersed. The Town Council’s historical experience in the collection of conservancy and service fee receivables that no additional credit risk beyond amounts provided for collection losses is inherent in the Town Council’s conservancy and service fee receivables. Conservancy and service fee receivables that are past due and impaired Cash and fixed deposits Accrued interest Management fees payable to fund managers Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 19,826 37,640 14,942 51,152 57,466 66,094 Gross conservancy and service fee receivables 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 Not past due Past due 0 - 30 days Past due 31 - 120 days Past due 121 -364 days Past due more than 365 days Note Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 2014 S$’000 11,16, 27(a) 15 19 2015 S$’000 57,466 13,474 215 (23) 71,132 31 431 277 559 569 1,867 41 376 251 448 500 1,616 Allowance for impairment losses 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 – – – – 478 478 2015 S$’000 – – – – 411 411 Movement in allowance for impairment is as follows: 2014 S$’000 66,094 24,270 304 (39) 90,629 2014 S$’000 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Note 58 2015 S$’000 For the purposes of the statement of cash flow, the cash and cash equivalents comprise the following: 2015 S$’000 16. Conservancy and service fee receivables 2014 S$’000 At 1 April Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Charge for the year 411 – 67 925 (527) 13 At 31 March 478 411 Based on historical experience, the Town Council believes that no impairment allowance is necessary in respect of conservancy and service fee receivables not past due or past due but not impaired. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 59 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 19. 20. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Other receivables and prepayments Note Penalty on late payment Citizen Consultative Committee grant receivable from HDB GST subvention grant Accrued interest Others 17 Prepayments Other receivables that are past due and impaired The ageing of other receivables at the end of the reporting period was: 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 278 3,256 420 215 2,090 6,259 198 6,457 Note 266 3,348 391 304 1,364 5,673 159 5,832 At 1 April Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Redemption Return of capital Fair value gain/(loss) recorded in fair value reserve Gross other receivables 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 Not past due Past due 0 - 30 days Past due 31 - 120 days Past due 121 - 364 days Past due more than 365 days 5,905 55 112 122 153 6,347 5,027 52 369 118 185 5,751 – – – – 88 88 60 2015 S$’000 23 20,029 (8,612) (3,420) (8) (432) At 31 March 27(a) 7,822 7,557 Taken up in: Sinking Funds 11 7,822 7,822 7,557 7,557 Available-for-sale financial assets include the following: 2015 S$’000 – – – – 78 78 2014 S$’000 7,557 – (212) (7) 484 Allowance for impairment losses 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 Quoted equities Quoted real estate investment trusts 5,516 2,306 7,822 21. Held-to-maturity financial assets Included in below are the assets at carrying amounts, categorised by the earlier of contractual repricing or maturity dates: 2014 S$’000 5,522 2,035 7,557 Movement in allowance for impairment is as follows: 2015 S$’000 Available-for-sale financial assets 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 At 1 April Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Charge for the year 78 – 10 178 (101) 1 At 31 March 88 78 Quoted bonds with fixed interest of 1.01% to 4.00% (2014: 2.42% to 4.10%) - Current - Non-current 3,807 16,800 20,607 2014 S$’000 288 2,317 2,605 Based on historical default rates, the Town Council believes that no impairment allowance is necessary in respect of other receivables not past due or past due but not impaired. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 61 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 21. 22. For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Held-to-maturity financial assets (continued) Note Quoted bonds with fixed interest of 1.01% to 4.00% (2014: 2.42% to 4.10%) Impairment losses Taken up in: Sinking Funds 11 2015 S$’000 2,609 (4) 2,605 20,607 2,605 The change in impairment losses in respect of held-to-maturity financial assets during the financial year was as follows: 2014 S$’000 At 1 April Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Provision for impairment loss 4 – 118 3 (2) 3 At 31 March 122 4 The effective interest rates for the bonds were as follows: Quoted bonds with fixed interest 2014 S$’000 20,729 (122) 20,607 2015 S$’000 2015 % 2014 % 1.18 to 2.64 1.94 to 3.72 The fair values for the held-to-maturity financial assets were as follows: Fair values 2015 2014 S$’000 S$’000 Quoted bonds with fixed interest 62 20,655 Plant and equipment 2,641 Furniture, fixtures and fittings S$’000 Cost At 1 April 2013 Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Additions Written off Office equipment S$’000 Data processing equipment S$’000 Total S$’000 1,286 (638) (1) 497 (235) 3 (12) 256 (120) 49 (11) 2,039 (993) 52 (24) At 31 March 2014 and 1 April 2014 Additions Written off 647 5 (3) 253 3 (18) 174 10 (80) 1,074 18 (101) At 31 March 2015 649 238 104 991 1,190 (581) 14 466 (212) 7 247 (118) 7 1,903 (911) 28 (1) (12) (11) (24) At 31 March 2014 and 1 April 2014 Depreciation charge for the financial year Written off 622 14 (3) 249 3 (18) 125 20 (80) 996 37 (101) At 31 March 2015 633 234 65 932 Net carrying amount At 31 March 2014 25 4 49 78 At 31 March 2015 16 4 39 59 Accumulated depreciation At 1 April 2013 Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Depreciation charge for the financial year Disposals The held-to-maturity financial assets are denominated in Singapore Dollars. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 63 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 23. 26. Financial risk management objectives and policies Overview The Town Council has a system of controls in place to create an acceptable balance between the cost of risks occurring and the cost of managing the risks. The management continually monitors the Town Council’s risk management process to ensure that an appropriate balance between risk and control is achieved. The Town Council is exposed to credit, interest rate and other market risk in the normal course of the Town Council’s business. (a) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Fair value reserve Note At 1 April Transfer to Nee Soon Town Council Fair value gain/(loss) on available-for-sale financial assets for the financial year 20 At 31 March 24. 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 359 – 484 1,388 (597) (432) 843 359 Creditors and accrued expenses 2015 S$’000 Accounts payable Work order accruals Other accruals Sundry creditors - utilities Sundry deposits Others Total creditors and accrued expenses, representing total financial liabilities carried at amortised cost 2014 S$’000 1,200 123 3,213 766 152 142 – * 5,533 878 203 227 5,596 6,841 The contractual undiscounted cash outflows on creditors and accrued expenses are expected to approximate their carrying amounts and settled within one year except for sundry deposits that are repayable on demand. * 25. Expenditure commitments Expenditure commitments approved by the Town Council but not provided for in the financial statements: Amount is less than S$1,000. 2015 S$’000 Amount approved and contracted for Amount approved but not contracted for 64 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 9,805 1,461 11,266 Credit risk Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting from financial loss to the Town Council. For conservancy and service receivables, at the end of the reporting period, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk. For investment in financial assets, the Town Council adopts a policy of only dealing with high quality counterparties. The Town Council manages credit risk through the setting of guidelines for its investments. The guidelines are reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee. Ongoing monitoring is undertaken by management to ensure that all investment activities are in compliance with the guidelines. Cash and fixed deposits are placed with banks and financial institutions which are regulated. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset in the balance sheet. Liquidity risk (b) The Town Council adopts prudent liquidity risk management by maintaining sufficient cash to meet its routine and sinking fund expenditure. The financial assets and financial liabilities at the end of the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations have a maturity of less than one year other than held-to-maturity financial assets disclosed in Note 21 to the financial statements. 2014 S$’000 13,018 2,987 16,005 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 65 Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements 26. Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) 27. Fair value of financial instruments (c) Market risk (a) Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices, will affect the Town Council’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments: (i) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 (ii) For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 Note The Town Council’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relate to interest-bearing fixed deposits with financial institutions. The Town Council’s surplus funds are placed with reputable financial institutions. The interest rates on these funds are at prevailing rates. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Available-for-sale financial assets 16 20 Price risk The Town Council’s equity instruments are listed. A 10% increase in the underlying equity prices at the reporting date would increase equity and profit or loss by the following amount: Equity: Fair value reserve Statement of Income and Expenditure: Fair value through profit or loss 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 57,466 7,822 65,288 66,094 7,557 73,651 Determination of fair values 2015 S$’000 2014 S$’000 782 756 1,983 1,494 The fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale financial assets is determined by reference to their quoted bid prices at the end of the reporting period. Financial instruments not carried at fair value and whose carrying amount are reasonable approximation of fair value (b) The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities with a maturity of less than one year (including cash and cash equivalents, interest receivables, conservancy and service fee receivables, other receivables, conservancy and service fees received-inadvance, creditors and accrued expenses and government grant received-in-advance) are assumed to approximate their fair values because of the short period to maturity. Financial instruments not carried at fair value (c) The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method. Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets are as follows: Interest rate risk Sensitivity analysis-equity price risk Financial instruments carried at fair value This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant. The aggregate net fair values of financial assets and liabilities which are not carried at fair value in the balance sheet as at 31 March are represented in the following table: 2015 Carrying amount S$’000 Financial assets Held-to maturity financial assets Unrecognised gain 20,607 2014 Fair value S$’000 20,655 48 Carrying amount S$’000 2,605 Fair value S$’000 2,641 36 Determination of fair values 66 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 The fair value of held-to maturity financial assets is determined by reference to their quoted bid prices at the end of the reporting period. Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 67 Notes to the Financial Statements For the financial year ended 31 March 2015 28. Key management remuneration Key management refers to the Town Councilors. The remuneration paid to the Town Councilors are disclosed in Note 7 to the financial statements. 29. Authorisation of financial statements for issue The financial statements of the Town Council for the financial year ended 31 March 2015 were authorised for issue by the members of the Town Council on 14 August 2015. 68 Sembawang Town Council Annual Report FY 2014/2015 Woodlands Office Blk 306A Woodlands St 31, #02-00 Singapore 731306 Woodlands Collection Centre Blk 900 South Woodlands Drive, #02-02 Singapore 730900 Tel: 6368 3100 Fax: 6368 2271 Email: feedback@sbtc.org.sg Facebook: Kampung Sembawang (for Town news) Sembawang Town Council (for Town Council matters) Mobile App: iTown@SG SMS/MMS: 9110 9877