Notice of Meeting:
I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee will be held on:
Date: Thursday 2 July 2020
Time: 2.00 pm
Venue: Otaru Room, Civic Centre, The Octagon, Dunedin
Sue Bidrose
Chief Executive Officer
Audit and Risk Subcommittee
PUBLIC AGENDA
MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Susie Johnstone |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Janet Copeland
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Members |
Cr Christine Garey |
Cr Doug Hall |
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Mayor Aaron Hawkins |
Cr Mike Lord |
Senior Officer Dave Tombs, General Manager Finance and Commercial
Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
Wendy Collard
Governance Support Officer
Telephone: 03 477 4000
Wendy.Collard@dcc.govt.nz
Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 Apologies 4
2 Confirmation of Agenda 4
3 Declaration of Interest 5
4 Confirmation of Minutes 13
4.1 Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting - 20 May 2020 13
Part A Reports (Committee has power to decide these matters)
5 Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2020 22
6 Financial Results 27
7 Annual Report Timetable for Year Ended 30 June 2020 39
Resolution to Exclude the Public 65
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An apology has been received from Cr Mike Lord.
That the Subcommittee:
Accepts the apology from Cr Mike Lord.
Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and independent members and any private or other external interest they might have.
2. Elected members and independent members are reminded to update their register of interests as soon as practicable, including amending the register at this meeting if necessary.
That the Subcommittee: a) Notes/Amends if necessary the Elected or Independent Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and b) Confirms/Amends the proposed management plan for Elected or Independent Members' Interests. |
Attachments
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Members' Register of Interests |
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Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting - 20 May 2020
That the Subcommittee: Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting held on 20 May 2020 as a correct record.
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Attachments
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Minutes of Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting held on 20 May 2020 |
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Audit and Risk Subcommittee
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee held in the Via Audio Visual Link on Wednesday 20 May 2020, commencing at 2.04 pm
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Susie Johnstone |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Janet Copeland
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Members |
Cr Christine Garey |
Mayor Aaron Hawkins |
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Cr Mike Lord |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Sue Bidrose (Chief Executive Officer), Dave Tombs (General Manager, Finance and Commercial) and Andrew Slater (Risk and Internal Audit Manager)
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Governance Support Officer Wendy Collard
1 Apologies |
There were no apologies.
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2 Confirmation of agenda |
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Moved (Susie Johnstone/Cr Mike Lord): That the Subcommittee:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried (AR/2020/015) |
3 Declarations of interest
Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.
Mayor Aaron Hawkins and Ms Copeland provided an update to their register of interests.
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Moved (Susie Johnstone/Mayor Aaron Hawkins): That the Subcommittee:
a) Amends the Elected or Independent Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected or Independent Members' Interests. Motion carried (AR/2020/016)
Janet Copeland entered the meeting at 2.10 pm |
4 Confirmation of Minutes
4.1 Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting meeting - 13 February 2020 |
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Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Christine Garey): That the Subcommittee:
Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Audit and Risk Subcommittee meeting held on 13 February 2020 as a correct record. Motion carried (AR/2020/017) |
Part A Reports
5 Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2020 |
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A report from Civic provided the updated Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2020 and the Governance and Financial Policies. |
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Moved (Mayor Aaron Hawkins/Janet Copeland): That the Subcommittee:
a) Notes the Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan. Motion carried (AR/2020/018) |
Resolution to exclude the public |
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Moved (Janet Copeland/Cr Mike Lord): That the Subcommittee:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting namely:
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.
Motion carried (AR/2020/019) |
The meeting entered into non-public at 2.12 pm and concluded at 4.53 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON
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Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2020
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report provides a copy of the updated Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan 2020. Please note that the Governance and Financial Policies are included in an appendix to the Work Plan.
2 Additional work streams have been added to the workplan for the Subcommittee’s consideration.
3 As this is an administrative report only, the Summary of Considerations is not required.
That the Subcommittee: a) Notes the Audit and Risk Subcommittee Work Plan.
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Signatories
Author: |
Wendy Collard - Governance Support Officer |
Authoriser: |
Clare Sullivan - Team Leader Civic |
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Workplan 2020 |
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Financial Results
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report provides a copy of the Financial Results for the period ending 31 May 2020 report which was presented to the Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee meeting held on 15 June 2020.
That the Subcommittee: a) Notes the Financial Results for the period ending 31 May 2020 report. |
Signatories
Author: |
Wendy Collard - Governance Support Officer |
Authoriser: |
Clare Sullivan - Team Leader Civic |
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Financial Results for period ending 31 May 2020 |
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.
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Fit with strategic framework
This report has no direct contribution to the Strategic Framework, although the financial expenditure reported in this report has contributed to all of the strategies. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability There are no known implications for sustainability. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy This report fulfils the internal financial reporting requirements for Council. |
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Financial considerations Not applicable – reporting only. |
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Significance Not applicable – reporting only. |
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Engagement – external There has been no external engagement. |
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Engagement - internal The report is prepared as a summary for the individual department financial reports. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. There are no known risks. |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards There are no known implications for Community Boards. |
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Annual Report Timetable for Year Ended 30 June 2020
Department: Finance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report provides an update with regards the timetable related to the preparation and approval of the Dunedin City Council Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020.
2 It also considers new accounting standards and any other matters that may impact financial reporting for the year ended 30 June 2020.
That the Subcommittee: a) Notes the report as presented.
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BACKGROUND
3 Following a request from the Audit and Risk Subcommittee, staff have prepared a high level timetable associated with the annual report process for the year ended 30 June 2020.
DISCUSSION
4 The following timetable relates to the preparation and approval of the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2020.
5 The dates are based on the Audit Plan letter provided by Audit New Zealand, and the relevant meetings dates for Council and the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee.
6 This report also includes an update on matters that may impact financial reporting for the year ended 30 June 2020.
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Completed |
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June 2020 |
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Audit Plan Letter - Audit NZ |
June 2020 |
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21-Aug-20 |
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Draft parent financial statement available for audit |
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24-Aug-20 |
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Parent audit commences |
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4-Sep-20 |
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Draft DCC Group financial statements available for audit |
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21-Sep-20 |
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Final financial statements incorporating agreed audit |
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amendments |
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23-Sep-20 |
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Annual report available including Mayor’s and CEO reviews |
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24-Sep-20 |
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DCHL Annual Report presented to Board for approval. |
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28-Sep-20 |
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Verbal audit clearance from Audit NZ |
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15-Oct-20 |
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Annual report presented to Audit and Risk for confirmation and |
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endorsement |
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27-Oct-20 |
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Annual Report presented to Council for approval. |
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Letters of Representation signed (Governance and Management) |
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27-Oct-20 |
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Audit Opinion Issued |
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19-Oct-20 |
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Final detailed draft report issued by Audit NZ |
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28-Oct-20 |
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Summary annual report available for audit |
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* Date to be confirmed |
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IMPLICATIONS OF COVID19
7 The preparation timeline for the DCC Group annual report should not be impacted by the current alert level for Covid19. If the alert level were to increase beyond level one, then the timeline may come under pressure.
8 Audit New Zealand have produced reporting bulletins on matters likely to be impacted by the current environment. In particular, reference has been made to valuation of property. For the 2019/20 financial year the DCC will be revaluing the following items of Property, Plant & Equipment:
· Roading Assets 30 June 2020 – fair value based on depreciable replacement cost
· Three Waters 1 July 2019 – fair value based on depreciable replacement cost
· Restricted Assets (Parks & Recreation) 30 June 2020 – fair value
· Investment Property 30 June 2020 – fair market value
9 The valuers engaged to complete these valuations will be well versed on the implications associated with the current environment – in particular the likely impact on the value of the DCC Investment Property portfolio.
10 In terms of the balance of land and buildings not due for revaluation until year ended 30 June 2021, we will provide an internal assessment, supported by guidance from our valuers where appropriate, on whether the carrying values need to be amended.
11 In terms of the DCC consolidated accounts, the main matter for consideration will be the valuation of the Dunedin Railway assets. The DCHL Group Accountant will work with Audit New Zealand on this matter.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
NZ IRFS 16 Leases
12 Effective date 30 June 2020 for profit entities.
13 Staff will liaise with Group Accountant around any material impact of the DCC consolidated accounts.
PBE IPSAS 35 Consolidated Financial Statements
14 Effective date 30 June 2020.
15 The standard provides an updated definition of control of entities owned by the DCC and when full consolidation is required.
16 An assessment will be performed on whether previously separated entities need to be consolidated.
OPTIONS
17 Not applicable.
NEXT STEPS
18 The timetable will continue to be updated as tasks are completed.
Signatories
Author: |
Gavin Logie - Financial Controller |
Authoriser: |
Dave Tombs - General Manager Finance and Commercial |
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Audit NZ -Bulletin One. Implications of COVID-19 for revaluations of property, plant and equipment' and investment property |
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Audit NZ Bulletin Two - Implications of COVID-19 for service performance reporting. |
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This report provides a guideline of processes and procedures for the Subcommittee. |
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Fit with strategic framework
This report provides a guideline of processes and procedures for the Subcommittee. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability There are no implications for sustainability. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy This report provides a guideline of processes and procedures for the Subcommittee. |
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Financial considerations Not applicable – reporting only. |
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Significance Not applicable – reporting only. |
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Engagement – external The timetable has been prepared in conjunction with Audit New Zealand. |
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Engagement - internal Not applicable – reporting only. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. This report provides a guideline of processes and procedures for the Subcommittee. |
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Conflict of Interest Not applicable – reporting only. |
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Community Boards There are no known implications for Community Boards. |
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Resolution to Exclude the Public
That the Audit and Risk Subcommittee:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting namely:
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.
That Julian Tan (Audit New Zealand) and Monique Kruger (Audit New Zealand) be permitted to remain at the meeting, after the public has been excluded, because of their knowledge of Item C2. This knowledge, which would be of assistance in relation to the matters discussed, was relevant because they would be reporting on the item under consideration.