NORTHLAND SCHOOL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015 School Address: 14 Harbour View Road, Northland, Wellington. School Postal Address: 14 Harbour View Road, Northland, Wellington 6012. School Phone: 04 475 7596 School Fax: 04 475 7566 Ministry Number: 2931
NORTHLAND SCHOOL Financial Statements - For the year ended 31 December 2015 Index Page Statement 1 Statement of Responsibility 2 Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expenses 3 Statement of Changes in Net Assets/Equity 4 Statement of Financial Position 5 Cashflow Statement 6-10 Statement of Accounting Policies 11-24 Notes and Disclosures
Northland School Statement of Responsibility For the year ended 31 December 2015 The Board of Trustees (the Board) has pleasure in presenting the annual report of Northland School incorporating the financial statements and the auditor's report, for the year ended 31 December 2015. The Board of Trustees accepts responsibility for the preparation of the annual financial statements and the judgements used in these financial statements. The management (including the principal and others as directed by the Board) accepts responsibility for establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of the school's financial reporting. It is the opinion of the Board and management that the annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 fairly reflects the financial position and operations of the school. The school's 2015 financial statements are authorised for issue by the Board Chairperson and the principal. Full Name of Board Chairperson Full Name of Principal Signature of Board Chairperson Signature of Principal Date: Date: Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 1
Northland School Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense For the year ended 31 December 2015 Notes Revenue Government Grants 2 1,957,983 1,950,430 2,019,715 Locally Raised Funds 3 253,021 121,753 227,796 Interest Earned 13,857 6,500 9,597 2,224,861 2,078,683 2,257,108 Expenses Locally Raised Funds 3 28,904 0 32,534 Learning Resources 4 1,637,237 1,579,510 1,553,952 Administration 5 142,971 136,210 139,651 Finance Costs 6 714 0 510 Property 7 315,161 311,612 395,979 Depreciation 8 62,917 60,000 63,003 2,187,904 2,087,332 2,185,629 Net Surplus / (Deficit) 36,957 (8,649) 71,479 Other Comprehensive Revenue and Expenses - - - Total Comprehensive Revenue and Expense for the Year 36,957 (8,649) 71,479 The above Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 2
Northland School Statement of Changes in Net Assets/Equity For the year ended 31 December 2015 Balance at 1 January 506,576 506,576 407,013 Total comprehensive revenue and expense for the year 36,957 (8,649) 71,479 Owner transactions Contribution - Furniture and Equipment Grant 0 0 28,084 Equity at 31 December 543,533 497,927 506,576 Retained Earnings 543,533 497,927 506,576 Equity at 31 December 2015 543,533 497,927 506,576 The above Statement of Changes in Net Assets/Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 3
Northland School Statement of Financial Position As at 31 December 2015 Notes Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 9 35,702 125,557 184,981 Accounts Receivable 10 112,521 77,639 77,639 GST Receivable 9,031 1,916 1,916 Prepayments 4,869 5,045 5,045 Inventories 11 316 341 341 Investments 12 250,465 0 0 412,904 210,498 269,922 Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 14 144,611 108,062 108,062 Provision for Cyclical Maintenance 15 30,729 0 30,294 Finance Lease Liability - Current Portion 16 2,232 2,232 2,232 Funds held for Capital Works Projects 17 0 0 34,646 177,572 110,294 175,234 Working Capital Surplus or (Deficit) 235,332 100,204 94,688 Non-current Assets Investments (more than 12 months) 12 0 103,367 103,367 Property, Plant and Equipment 13 315,136 301,960 314,410 315,136 405,327 417,777 Non-current Liabilities Provision for Cyclical Maintenance 15 6,377 7,135 3,188 Finance Lease Liability 16 558 469 2,701 6,935 7,604 5,889 Net Assets 543,533 497,927 506,576 Equity 543,533 497,927 506,576 The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 4
Northland School Cash Flow Statement For the year ended 31 December 2015 Notes Cash flows from Operating Activities Government Grants 451,907 443,727 457,031 Locally Raised Funds 258,181 121,753 228,194 Goods and Services Tax (net) (6,522) 0 7,060 Payments to Employees (241,574) (222,830) (188,134) Payments to Suppliers (380,216) (358,703) (346,665) Interest Paid (714) 0 (510) Interest Received 9,601 6,500 9,597 Funds Administered on Behalf of Third Parties (34,646) 0 28,482 Net cash from / (to) the Operating Activities 56,017 (9,553) 195,055 Cash flows from Investing Activities Purchase of PPE (and Intangibles) (55,966) (47,550) (55,551) Purchase of Investments (147,098) 0 (2,410) Net cash from / (to) the Investing Activities (203,064) (47,550) (57,961) Cash flows from Financing Activities Furniture and Equipment Grant 0 0 28,084 Finance Lease Payments (2,232) (2,321) (2,321) Net cash from / (to) Financing Activities (2,232) (2,321) 25,763 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (149,279) (59,424) 162,857 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 9 184,981 184,981 22,124 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 9 35,702 125,557 184,981 The statement of cash flows records only those cash flows directly within the control of the School. This means centrally funded teachers' salaries and the use of land and buildings grant and expense have been omitted. The above Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 5
Northland School Notes to the Financial Statements 1. Statement of Accounting Policies For the year ended 31 December 2015 a) Reporting Entity Northland School (the School) is a Crown entity as specified in the Crown Entities Act 2004 and a school as described in the Education Act 1989. The Board of Trustees is of the view that the School is a public benefit entity for financial reporting purposes. b) Basis of Preparation Reporting Period The financial reports have been prepared for the period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015 and in accordance with the requirements of the Public Finance Act 1989. Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, and the accounting policies have been consistently applied throughout the period. Financial Reporting Standards Applied The Education Act 1989 requires the School, as a Crown entity, to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand, applying PBE Accounting Standards (PBE IPSAS) Reduced Disclosure Regime as appropriate to public benefit entities that qualify for Tier 2 reporting. The school is considered a Public Benefit Entity as it meets the criteria specified as 'having a primary objective to provide goods and/or services for community or social benefit and where any equity has been provided with a view to supporting that primary objective rather than for financial return to equity holders'. PBE Accounting Standards Reduced Disclosure Regime The School qualifies for Tier 2 as the school is not publicly accountable and is not considered large as it falls below the expenditure threshold of $30 million per year. All relevant reduced disclosure concessions have been taken. These financial statements are the first set of financial statements presented in accordance with the new PBE accounting standards. Measurement base The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis unless otherwise noted in a specific accounting policy. Presentation currency These financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars, rounded to the nearest dollar. Specific accounting policies The accounting policies used in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. Critical Accounting Estimates And Assumptions In preparing these financial statements the School has made estimates and assumptions concerning the future in regard to asset lives, provisions for cyclical maintenance and impairment of assets. Where these estimates and assumptions are considered critical by the School, they are disclosed in the relevant note below. c) Revenue Recognition Government Grants Schools Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 6
The school receives funding from the Ministry of Education. The following are the main types of funding that the School receives: Operational grants are recorded as revenue when the School has the rights to the funding, which is in the year that the funding is received. Teachers salaries grants are recorded as revenue when the School has the rights to the funding in the salary period they relate to. The grants are not received in cash by the School and are paid directly to teachers by the Ministry of Education. Use of land and buildings grants are recorded as revenue in the period the School uses the land and buildings. These are not received in cash by the School as they equate to the deemed expense for using the land and buildings which are owned by the Crown. Grants Other grants are recorded as revenue when the School has the rights to the funding, unless there are unfulfilled conditions attached to the grant, in which case the amount relating to the unfulfilled conditions is recognised as a liability and released to revenue as the conditions are fulfilled. Donations Donations, gifts and bequests are recorded as revenue when their receipt is formally acknowledged by the School. Interest Revenue Interest Revenue earned on cash and cash equivalents and investments is recorded as revenue in the period it is earned. d) Use of Land and Buildings Expense The property from which the School operates is owned by the Crown and managed by the Ministry of Education on behalf of the Crown. The School's use of the land and buildings as occupant is based on a property occupancy document as gazetted by the Ministry. The expense is based on an assumed market rental yield on the value of land and buildings as used for rating purposes. This is a non-cash expense that is offset by a non-cash grant from the Ministry. e) Operating Lease Payments Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. f) Finance Lease Payments Finance lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease term on an effective interest basis. g) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank balances, deposits held at call with banks, and other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents represent fair value. h) Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable represents items that the School has issued invoices for, but has not received payment for at year end. They are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently recorded at the amount the School realistically expects to receive. A provision for impairment of Accounts Receivable is established where there is objective evidence the School will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the debt. This impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount of the receivable and the present value of the amounts expected to be collected and has been included under Other Expenditure in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense, if not otherwise shown separately. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 7
i) Inventories Inventories are consumable items held for sale. They are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined on a first in, first out basis. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of activities less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Thus the fair value of the inventory is determined based on the cost at time of purchase.the write down from cost to net realisable value is recorded as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense in the period of the write down. j) Investments Investments are held with registered trading banks and are classified as current assets if they have maturities of between three months and one year. Those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance date are classified as non-current assets. After initial recognition investments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment. At balance date the School assesses whether there is any objective evidence that an investment is impaired. Any impairment, gains or losses are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense. The School has met the requirements under section 73 of the Education Act 1989 in relation to the acquisition of securities. k) Property, Plant and Equipment Land and buildings owned by the Crown are excluded from these financial statements. The Board's use of the land and buildings as 'occupant' is based on a property occupancy document. Improvements to buildings owned by the Crown are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost or, in the case of donated assets, fair value at the date of receipt, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost or fair value as the case may be, includes those costs that relate directly to bringing the asset to the location where it will be used and making sure it is in the appropriate condition for its intended use. Property, plant and equipment acquired with individual values under $500 are not capitalised, they are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense. Gains and losses on disposals (i.e. sold or given away) are determined by comparing the proceeds received with the carrying amounts (i.e. the book value). The gain or loss arising from the disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense. Leased Assets Leases where the School assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. The assets acquired by way of finance lease are measured at an amount equal to the lower of their fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Leased assets and corresponding liability are recognised in the Statement of Financial Position and leased assets are depreciated over the period the School is expected to benefit from their use or over the term of the lease. Depreciation Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives on a straight line basis. Depreciation of all assets is reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense. The estimated useful lives of the assets are: Equipment, Computers 5 years Furniture, Fittings 10 years Library Books 8 years Leasehold Improvements 20 years Leased assets are depreciated over the life of the lease. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 8
l) Intangible Assets Software costs Computer software acquired by the School is capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. Costs associated with subsequent maintenance or licensing of software are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense when incurred. Computer software licenses with individual values under $500 are not capitalised, they are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense when incurred. Computer software that the school receives from the Ministry of Education is normally acquired through a non-exchange transaction and is not of a material amount. Its fair value can be assessed at time of acquisition if no other methods lead to a fair value determination. Computer software purchased directly from suppliers at market rates are considered exchange transactions and the fair value is the amount paid for the software. The carrying value of software is amortised on a straight line basis over its useful life. The useful life of software is estimated as three years. The amortisation charge for each period and any impairment loss is recorded in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense. m) Impairment of property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets The School does not hold any cash generating assets. Assets are considered cash generating where their primary objective is to generate a commercial return. Non cash generating assets Property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets held at cost that have a finite useful life are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable service amount. The recoverable service amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Value in use is determined using an approach based on either a depreciated replacement cost approach, restoration cost approach, or a service units approach. The most appropriate approach used to measure value in use depends on the nature of the impairment and availability of information. If an asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable service amount, the asset is regarded as impaired and the carrying amount is written down to the recoverable amount. The total impairment loss is recognised in the surplus or deficit. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in the surplus or deficit. n) Accounts Payable Accounts Payable represents liabilities for goods and services provided to the School prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. Accounts Payable are recorded at the amount of cash required to settle those liabilities. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. o) Employee Entitlements Short-term employee entitlements Employee benefits that are due to be settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service are measured based on accrued entitlements at current rates of pay. These include salaries and wages accrued up to balance date, annual leave earned to but not yet taken at balance date. p) Revenue Received in Advance Revenue received in advance relates to fees that has been received by the School where there are unfulfilled obligations for the School to provide services in the future. The fees are recorded as revenue as the obligations are fulfilled and the fees earned. The School holds sufficient funds to enable the refund of unearned fees in relation to international students, should the School be unable to provide the services to which they relate. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 9
q) Funds Held in Trust Funds are held in trust where they have been received by the School for a specified purpose. The School holds sufficient funds to enable the funds to be used for their intended purpose at any time. r) Shared Funds Shared Funds are held on behalf of participating schools within a cluster of schools. The School holds sufficient funds to enable the funds to be used for their intended purpose. s) Provision for Cyclical Maintenance The property from which the School operates is owned by the Crown, and is vested in the Ministry. The Ministry has gazetted a property occupancy document that sets out the Board's property maintenance responsibilities. The Board is responsible for maintaining the land, buildings and other facilities on the School site in a state of good order and repair. Cyclical maintenance, which involves painting the interior and exterior of the School, makes up the most significant part of the Board's responsibilities outside the day-to-day maintenance. The provision for cyclical maintenance represents the obligation the Board has to the Ministry and is based on the Board's 10-year property plan (10YPP). t) Financial Assets and Liabilities The School's financial assets comprise cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and investments. All of these financial assets are categorised as 'loans and receivables' for accounting purposes in accordance with financial reporting standards. The School's financial liabilities comprise accounts payable, funds held on behalf of the Ministry of Education. All of these financial liabilities are categorised as 'financial liabilities measured at amortised cost' for accounting purposes in accordance with financial reporting standards. u) Borrowings Borrowings are recognised at the amount borrowed. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the School has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance date. v) Goods and Services Tax (GST) The financial statements have been prepared on a GST exclusive basis, with the exception of accounts receivable and accounts payable which are stated as GST inclusive. w) Figures The budget figures are extracted from the School budget that was approved by the Board of Trustees at the start of the year. x) Services received in-kind From time to time the School receives services in-kind, including the time of volunteers. The School has elected not to recognise services received in kind in the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 10
2. Government Grants Operational grants 419,358 414,727 410,725 Teachers' salaries grants 1,310,420 1,309,391 1,293,611 Use of Land and Buildings grants 197,312 197,312 276,106 Other MoE Grants 30,893 29,000 39,273 1,957,983 1,950,430 2,019,715 3. Locally Raised Funds Local funds raised within the School's community are made up of: Revenue Donations 75,389 68,000 72,230 Fundraising 111,367 34,840 78,823 Activities 64,254 18,913 74,062 Trading 2,011 0 2,681 253,021 121,753 227,796 Expenses Activities 9,980 0 12,881 Trading 4,056 0 4,083 Fundraising (cost of raising funds) 14,868 0 15,570 28,904 0 32,534 Surplus for the year Locally raised funds 224,117 121,753 195,262 Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 11
4. Learning Resources Curricular 30,194 30,514 25,857 Extra-curricular activities 75,073 48,675 78,621 Library resources 1,912 1,350 1,912 Employee benefits - salaries 1,490,721 1,473,571 1,423,705 Staff development 39,337 21,400 22,083 Rtlb 0 4,000 1,774 1,637,237 1,579,510 1,553,952 5. Administration Audit Fee 5,400 4,400 5,105 Board of Trustees Fees 4,340 5,665 1,290 Board of Trustees Expenses 1,180 1,350 2,204 Communication 4,800 4,100 4,969 Consumables 27,131 31,200 35,037 Operating Lease 2,127 4,000 2,360 Postage 2,549 2,500 1,789 Other 32,099 21,345 22,620 Employee Benefits - Salaries 45,267 43,650 43,641 Insurance 6,018 6,000 5,765 Service Providers, Contractors and Consultancy 12,060 12,000 12,060 Accrued Leave Expenses 0 0 2,811 142,971 136,210 139,651 6. Finance Finance Costs 714 0 510 714 0 510 Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 12
7. Property Caretaking and Cleaning Consumables 47,006 48,800 47,904 Cyclical Maintenance Provision 3,624 8,000 3,744 Grounds 2,291 2,250 8,853 Heat, Light and Water 18,909 19,500 21,224 Rates 1,599 1,800 1,539 Repairs and Maintenance 24,190 15,750 17,371 Use of Land and Buildings 197,312 197,312 276,106 Security 5,251 3,200 3,688 Employee Benefits - Salaries 14,979 15,000 15,550 315,161 311,612 395,979 The use of land and buildings figure represents 8% of the school's total property value. This is used as a 'proxy' for the market rental of the property. Property values are established as part of the nation-wide revaluation exercise that is conducted every 30 June for the Ministry of Education's year-end reporting purposes. 8. Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment Equipment, Computers 32,335 31,049 32,603 Furniture, Fittings 11,819 11,309 11,875 Library Books 3,371 2,848 2,991 Leasehold Improvements 13,160 12,668 13,302 Leased Assets 2,232 2,126 2,232 62,917 60,000 63,003 Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 13
9. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash on Hand 150 0 150 ASB 688-00 21,733 125,557 52,185 ASB 522-00 1,800 0 1,283 ASB 688-50 12,019 0 80,359 Short-term Bank Deposits with a Maturity of Three Months or Less 0 0 51,004 Net cash and cash equivalents and bank overdraft for Cash Flow Statement 35,702 125,557 184,981 The carrying value of short-term deposits with maturity dates of three months or less approximates their fair value. 10. Accounts Receivable Debtors 0 5,160 2,179 Debtor Ministry of Education 1,029 1,656 1,656 Interest Accrued 4,256 0 2,981 Teacher Salaries Grant Receivable 107,236 70,823 70,823 112,521 77,639 77,639 Receivables from Exchange Transactions 4,256 5,160 5,160 Receivables from Non-Exchange Transactions 108,265 72,479 72,479 112,521 77,639 77,639 Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 14
11. Inventories Stationery 316 341 341 316 341 341 12. Investments The School's investment activities are classified as follows: Current Asset Short-term Bank Deposits with Maturities Greater than Three Months and No Greater than One year 250,465 0 0 Non-current Asset Long-term Bank Deposits with Maturities Greater than One Year 0 103,367 103,367 The carrying value of long term deposits longer than 12 months approximates their fair value at 31 December 2015. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 15
13. Property, Plant and Equipment Opening Balance (NBV) Additions Disposals Impairment Depreciation Total (NBV) 2015 Equipment, Computers 85,141 55,931 0 0 32,335 108,737 Furniture, Fittings 64,992 4,669 0 0 11,819 57,842 Library Books 11,231 3,043 0 0 3,371 10,903 Leasehold Improvements 147,952 0 0 0 13,160 134,792 Leased Assets 5,094 0 0 0 2,232 2,862 Balance at 31 December 2015 314,410 63,643 0 0 62,917 315,136 Accumulated Net Book Cost Depreciation Value 2015 Equipment, Computers 351,993 243,256 108,737 Furniture, Fittings 165,654 107,812 57,842 Library Books 46,893 35,990 10,903 Leasehold Improvements 278,914 144,122 134,792 Leased Assets 8,928 6,066 2,862 Balance at 31 December 2015 852,382 537,246 315,136 Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 16
Opening Balance (NBV) Additions Disposals Impairment Depreciation Total (NBV) 2014 Equipment, Computers 73,208 44,536 0 0 32,603 85,141 Furniture, Fittings 68,828 8,039 0 0 11,875 64,992 Library Books 11,246 2,976 0 0 2,991 11,231 Leasehold Improvements 161,254 0 0 0 13,302 147,952 Leased Assets 7,326 0 0 0 2,232 5,094 Balance at 31 December 2014 321,862 55,551 0 0 63,003 314,410 Accumulated Net Book Cost Depreciation Value 2014 Equipment, Computers 317,503 232,362 85,141 Furniture, Fittings 162,272 97,280 64,992 Library Books 43,850 32,619 11,231 Leasehold Improvements 278,914 130,962 147,952 Leased Assets 8,928 3,834 5,094 Balance at 31 December 2014 811,467 497,057 314,410 Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 17
14. Accounts Payable Operating Creditors 25,735 34,428 34,428 Creditors and Accruals for PPE Items 8,829 0 0 Employee Benefits Payable - Salaries 107,236 70,823 70,823 Employee Benefits Payable - Leave Accrual 2,811 2,811 2,811 144,611 108,062 108,062 Payables for Exchange Transactions 144,611 108,062 108,062 144,611 108,062 108,062 The carrying value of payables approximates their fair value. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 18
15. Provision for Cyclical Maintenance Provision at the Start of the Year 33,482 33,482 29,738 Increase to the Provision During the Year 3,624 8,000 3,744 Use of the Provision During the Year 0 (34,347) 0 Provision at the End of the Year 37,106 7,135 33,482 Cyclical Maintenance - Current 30,729 0 30,294 Cyclical Maintenance - Term 6,377 7,135 3,188 37,106 7,135 33,482 The Board has a cash management plan to ensure that sufficient cash is available to meet all maintenance obligations as they fall due over the next 10 years. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligations at 31 December 2015. Present obligations are identified in the school's current 10-year property plan approved by the Ministry of Education. The provision has not been adjusted for inflation and the time value of money. 16. Finance Lease Liability The School has entered into a number of finance lease agreements. Minimum lease payments payable: No Later than One Year 2,232 2,232 2,232 Later than One Year and no Later than Five Years 558 469 2,701 2,790 2,701 4,933 Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 19
17. Funds Held (Owed) for Capital Works Projects During the year the school received and applied funding from the Ministry of Education for the following capital works projects: Opening Receipts Closing 2015 Balance from MOE Payments Balance $ Junior Upgrade completed 34,646 2,977 37,623 0 ----------- 34,646 2,977 37,623 0 =========== Represented by: Funds Held on Behalf of the Ministry of Education 0 ----------- 0 =========== Opening Receipts Closing 2014 Balance from MOE Payments Balance $ Tree Removal completed 6,164 284 6,448 0 Junior Upgrade completed 0 47,580 12,934 34,646 ----------- 6,164 47,864 19,382 34,646 =========== Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 20
18. Related Party Transactions The school is an entity controlled by the Crown, and the Crown provides the major source of revenue to the school. The school enters into transactions with other entities also controlled by the Crown, such as government departments, state-owned enterprises and other Crown entities. Transactions with these entities are not disclosed as they occur on terms and conditions no more or less favourable than those that it is reasonable to expect the school would have adopted if dealing with that entity at arm's length. Related party disclosures have not been made for transactions with related parties that are within a normal supplier or client/recipient relationship on terms and condition no more or less favourable than those that it is reasonable to expect the school would have adopted in dealing with the party at arm's length in the same circumstances. Further, transactions with other government agencies (for example, Government departments and Crown entities) are not disclosed as related party transactions when they are consistent with the normal operating arrangements between government agencies and undertaken on the normal terms and conditions for such transactions. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 21
19. Remuneration Key management personnel compensation Key management personnel of the School include all trustees of the Board, Principal, Deputy Principals and Heads of Departments. 2015 2014 Actual $ $ Salaries and Other Short-term Employee Benefits (3 FTEs) 314,064 308,524 Post-employment Benefits - - Other Long-term Benefits - - Termination Benefits - - Board of Trustee and Committee Members Actual ----------- ----------- 314,064 308,524 =========== =========== The total value of the remuneration disclosed above which was paid or payable to trustees of the Board and Committee members was as follows: 2015 2014 Actual $ $ Board of Trustees (FTEs) 0.51 4,340 1,290 Committee Members 0 0 Principal The total value of remuneration paid or payable to the Principal is in the following bands: Actual ----------- ----------- 4,340 1,290 =========== =========== 2015 2014 Actual Salaries and Other Short-term Employee Benefits: $000 $000 Actual Salary and Other Payments 130-140 140-150 Benefits and Other Emoluments 14-15 - Termination Benefits - - Other Employees The number of other employees with remuneration greater than $100,000 was in the following bands: Remuneration 2015 2014 $000 FTE Number FTE Number 100-110 - - ----------- ----------- 0 0 =========== =========== The disclosure for 'Other Employees' does not include remuneration of the Principal. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 22
20. Compensation and other Benefits upon leaving The total value of compensation or other benefits paid or payable to persons who ceased to be trustees, committee members, or employees during the financial year in relation to that cessation and number of persons to whom all or part of that total was payable was as follows: 2015 2014 Actual Actual Total value - - Number of people - - 21. Contingencies There are no contingent assets or contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2015 (Contingent liabilities and assets at 31 December 2014: nil). 22. Commitments (a) Capital Commitments There are no capital commitments as at 31 December 2015 (Capital commitments at 31 December 2014: nil). (b) Operating Commitments The School has the following obligations for non-cancellable leases at balance date: 2015 2014 Actual Actual $ $ No later than one year 1,010 1,777 Later than one year and no later than five years 217 947 ----------- ----------- 1,227 2,724 =========== =========== Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 23
23. Managing Capital The School capital is its equity and comprises capital contributions from the Ministry of Education for property, plant and equipment and accumulated surpluses and deficits. The School does not actively manage capital but 'attempts' to ensure that income exceeds spending in most years. Although deficits can arise as planned in particular years, they are offset by planned surpluses in previous years or ensuing years. 24. Financial Instruments The carrying amount of financial assets and liabilities in each of the financial instrument categories are as follows: Cash and receivables Cash and Cash Equivalents 35,702 125,557 184,981 Receivables 112,521 77,639 77,639 Investments - Term Deposits 250,465 103,367 103,367 Total Cash and Receivables 398,688 306,563 365,987 Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost Payables 144,611 108,062 108,062 Finance Leases 2,790 2,701 4,933 Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortised Cost 147,401 110,763 112,995 25. Events After Balance Date There were no significant events after the balance date that impact these financial statements. 26. Comparative Figures Some comparative figures have been restated to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education's Kiwi Park School model financial statements. Compliance with the model is compulsory from this year. This change does not materially alter the financial statements. Northland School Annual Report and Financial Statements Page 24