Presentation: Town of View Royal 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements
Slide presentation summarizing the 2019 financial results, including revenue sources, expenses, and sustainability ratios.
Town of View Royal 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements


Contents
- Management’s responsibility for financial reporting
- Auditor’s report
- Consolidated Statements:
- Financial Position
- Operations
- Net Financial Assets
- Cash Flows
- Notes
- Segment Disclosures
- Tangible Capital Assets
Who does what?
Management’s responsibility
- To prepare compliant financial statements that are objective, consistent and have integrity
Auditor’s responsibility
- Conduct independent examination
- Evaluate the systems of internal control
- Express an opinion on the financial statements – do they fairly represent the actual position of the Town?
Mayor and Council’s responsibility
- Make sure management does its job
- Meet with management and auditors to review and discuss matters
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
aka Balance Sheet Statement A
Where are we at on December 31, 2019?
- Net financial assets (debt)
- Non-financial assets
- Accumulated surplus
Note the NOTES!
Sustainability Ratios: Assets and Surplus

Town of View Royal - Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as at December 31, 2019

| Financial assets | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3) | $ 25,772,638 | $ 23,657,124 |
| Property taxes receivable | 117,513 | 99,859 |
| Accounts receivable (Note 4) | 1,811,500 | 1,990,712 |
| Inventory held for sale | 6,056 | 11,533 |
| Total financial assets | 27,707,707 | 25,759,228 |
| Financial liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 5) | 4,200,315 | 3,237,636 |
| Deposits | 1,373,534 | 1,924,911 |
| Deferred revenue (Note 7) | 5,207,883 | 4,841,234 |
| Prepaid property taxes | 545,633 | 451,695 |
| Long-term debt (Note 8) | 5,811,314 | 6,187,677 |
| Employee benefits and retirement obligations (Note 9) | 228,528 | 227,457 |
| Total financial liabilities | 17,367,207 | 16,870,610 |
| Net financial assets | 10,340,500 | 8,888,618 |
| Non-financial assets | ||
| Tangible capital assets (Note 10) (Schedule 3) | 132,271,761 | 132,732,190 |
| Inventory of supplies | 14,505 | 11,610 |
| Prepaid expenses | 294,240 | 81,058 |
| Total non-financial assets | 132,580,506 | 132,824,858 |
| Accumulated surplus (Note 11) | $ 142,921,006 | $ 141,713,476 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations
aka: Income Statement Statement B
What happened in 2019?
- Revenue
- Expense
- Annual surplus (deficit)
- Accumulated surplus = Statement A
Sustainability Ratios: Net Financial Assets

Town of View Royal - Consolidated Statement of Operations
Year ended December 31, 2019

| Revenue | Financial plan (Note 17) | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes for municipal purposes (Note 12) | $ 8,929,261 | $ 8,923,954 | $ 8,290,169 |
| User charges | 3,039,131 | 3,004,803 | 3,346,851 |
| Investment income | 110,000 | 513,478 | 321,736 |
| Actuarial adjustments on debt | - | 77,529 | 62,863 |
| Penalties and fines | 58,180 | 63,804 | 55,678 |
| Development charges earned | - | 22,092 | 18,612 |
| Contributions from developers and others | 20,000 | 365,016 | 3,529,100 |
| Other revenue from own sources | 359,652 | 439,805 | 347,642 |
| Government grants and transfers (Notes 13, 14) | 3,074,915 | 3,718,856 | 3,159,210 |
| Total revenue | 15,591,139 | 17,129,337 | 19,131,861 |
| Expense | |||
| General government services | 2,572,404 | 2,262,573 | 2,119,531 |
| Protective services | 4,574,192 | 4,290,102 | 4,055,751 |
| Transportation services | 4,987,670 | 4,719,454 | 4,205,012 |
| Environmental health services | 1,107,005 | 985,338 | 911,400 |
| Development services | 676,373 | 481,838 | 436,884 |
| Recreation and cultural services | 3,011,468 | 3,182,502 | 3,027,215 |
| Total expense | 16,929,112 | 15,921,807 | 14,755,793 |
| Annual surplus (deficit) | (1,337,973) | 1,207,530 | 4,376,068 |
| Accumulated surplus, beginning | 141,713,476 | 141,713,476 | 137,337,408 |
| Accumulated surplus, ending | $ 140,375,503 | $ 142,921,006 | $ 141,713,476 |
Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets
aka Change in financial equity Statement C
- Takes the non-financial assets out of the annual surplus, so we have a better understanding of our net financial asset position
Town of View Royal - Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets
Year ended December 31, 2019

| Financial plan (Note 17) | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual surplus (deficit) | $ (1,337,973) | $ 1,207,530 | $ 4,376,068 |
| Acquisition of tangible capital assets | (3,639,512) | (2,293,741) | (1,515,773) |
| Contributed tangible capital assets | - | (341,590) | (3,495,413) |
| Amortization of tangible capital assets | 2,979,400 | 3,083,698 | 3,021,767 |
| Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets | - | 17,328 | 21,832 |
| Change in proportionate share of West Shore Parks and Recreation Society | - | (5,266) | (28,162) |
| Change in inventory of supplies | - | (2,895) | (2,401) |
| Change in prepaid expenses | - | (213,182) | 5,802 |
| Increase (decrease) in net financial assets | (1,998,085) | 1,451,882 | 2,383,720 |
| Net financial assets, beginning | 8,888,618 | 8,888,618 | 6,504,898 |
| Net financial assets, ending | $ 6,890,533 | $ 10,340,500 | $ 8,888,618 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Statement D
Where did the cash come from and how was it used?
- Reports the change in cash and investments in the period, and how the Town financed its activities
Town of View Royal - Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31, 2019

| Cash provided by (used in) | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||
| Annual surplus | $ 1,207,530 | $ 4,376,068 |
| Items not affecting operating activities | ||
| Contributed tangible capital assets | (341,590) | (3,495,413) |
| Amortization of tangible capital assets | 3,083,698 | 3,021,767 |
| Loss on disposal and write-down of tangible capital assets | 17,328 | 21,832 |
| Change in inventory of supplies | (2,895) | (2,401) |
| Change in prepaid expenses | (213,182) | 5,802 |
| Actuarial adjustment on debt | (77,529) | (55,417) |
| Change in proportionate share of West Shore Parks and Recreation Society | (5,266) | (28,162) |
| Decrease (increase) in non-cash financial assets | ||
| Property taxes receivable | (17,654) | 25,948 |
| Accounts receivable | 186,848 | (310,586) |
| Inventory held for sale | 5,477 | (5,064) |
| Increase (decrease) in liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 962,679 | (75,128) |
| Deposits | (551,377) | 570,290 |
| Deferred revenue | 366,649 | 1,746,438 |
| Prepaid property taxes | 93,938 | 19,630 |
| Employee benefits and retirement obligations | 1,071 | 20,668 |
| 4,715,725 | 5,836,272 | |
| Capital activities | ||
| Acquisition of tangible capital assets | (2,293,741) | (1,515,773) |
| Financing activities | ||
| Debt principal repaid | (306,470) | (306,470) |
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 2,115,514 | 4,014,029 |
| Cash and temporary investments, beginning | 23,657,124 | 19,643,095 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, ending | $ 25,772,638 | $ 23,657,124 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
aka “Notes”
- Context
- Accounting policies
- Details
- Information
Town of View Royal - Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Year ended December 31, 2019

The Town of View Royal (the "Town") was incorporated on December 5, 1988 by letters patent issued by the Province of British Columbia. Its principal activities are the provision and coordination of local government services to residents of the incorporated area. These services include general government administration, bylaw enforcement, planning and development services, building inspection, fire protection and emergency response planning, public transportation, parks and recreation, solid waste collection and disposal, sewer collection and disposal, and street lighting.
1. Significant accounting policies
a) Principles of consolidation The Town follows Canadian public sector accounting standards. The consolidated financial statements of the Town are prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).
b) Reporting entity The consolidated financial statements reflect the combined assets, liabilities, accumulated surplus, revenue and expense of all of the Town's activities and funds. The consolidated financial statements also include the Town's proportionate share of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society (West Shore). Interfund transactions and fund balances have been eliminated on consolidation.
c) Basis of accounting The Town follows the accrual method of accounting for revenue and expense. Revenue is normally recognized in the year in which it is earned and measurable. Expense is recognized as it is incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and/or the creation of a legal obligation to pay. Expense paid in the current period and attributable to a future period is recorded as prepaid expense.
d) Property tax revenue Property tax revenue is recognized at the date property tax notices are issued, based on property assessment values issued by BC Assessment for the current year and tax rates established annually by bylaw. Assessments are subject to appeal and tax adjustments are recorded when the results of appeals are known.
11. Accumulated surplus
Accumulated surplus consists of individual fund surplus and reserve funds as follows:

| Surplus | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity in tangible capital assets | $ 126,499,532 | $ 126,575,962 |
| Appropriated surplus - casino revenue | 3,727,980 | 3,952,662 |
| Appropriated surplus - Community Works Fund (Note 6) | 1,084,074 | 559,213 |
| Appropriated surplus - other | 374,632 | 372,832 |
| Unrestricted accumulated surplus | 4,443,138 | 3,838,953 |
| 136,129,356 | 135,299,622 | |
| Reserve funds | ||
| Capital Renewal | 366,230 | 277,962 |
| Capital Works and Land Acquisition | 751,799 | 676,594 |
| Fire Department Equipment | 124,619 | 390,915 |
| Future Operating Expenditures | 918,209 | 637,284 |
| Machinery and Equipment Depreciation | 303,177 | 274,420 |
| Parks and Open Space | 449,444 | 438,052 |
| Parks Improvements | 192,548 | 118,653 |
| Police Equipment, Property and Contract | 410,486 | 560,338 |
| Police Operation and Maintenance | 1,305,412 | 978,507 |
| Sewer System Capital | 1,687,578 | 1,762,411 |
| West Shore Parks and Recreation Society reserves | 282,148 | 298,718 |
| 6,791,650 | 6,413,854 | |
| Total | $ 142,921,006 | $ 141,713,476 |
Difference $1,207,530 = 2019 surplus
Consolidated Schedules of Segment Disclosure by Service
aka Segmented Info Schedules 1 and 2
- Schedule 1 – current year (with budget)
- Schedule 2 – prior year (with budget)
- Describes R & E categories for each function shown on Statement B
For example: Statement B functions:
- General Government
- Protective
- Transportation
- Environmental Health
- Development
- Recreation & Culture
Scheds 1 & 2 categories:
- Labour & benefits
- Goods & services
- Amortization
- Debt interest
- WSPR change in share
Town of View Royal - Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure by Service (Schedule 1)
Year ended December 31, 2019

| 2019 | General Government | Protective Services | Transportation Services | Environmental Health Services | Planning and Development Services | Recreation and Cultural Services | 2019 Actual | 2019 Financial Plan (Note 17) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ||||||||
| Taxation for municipal purposes | $ 1,713,629 | $ 2,983,476 | $ 2,668,576 | $ - | $ 375,803 | $ 1,182,470 | $ 8,923,954 | $ 8,929,261 |
| User charges | 13,071 | 345,258 | 59,139 | 1,370,751 | 308,244 | 908,340 | 3,004,803 | 3,060,040 |
| Investment income | 353,026 | 48,394 | 34,017 | 62,655 | - | 15,386 | 513,478 | 110,000 |
| Actuarial adjustments on debt | - | 77,529 | - | - | - | - | 77,529 | - |
| Penalties and fines | 49,932 | 13,872 | - | - | - | - | 63,804 | 58,180 |
| Development charges earned | - | - | - | - | - | 22,092 | 22,092 | - |
| Contributions from developers and others | 5,526 | - | 338,190 | 21,300 | - | - | 365,016 | 20,000 |
| Other revenue from own sources | 57,203 | 86,293 | 92,513 | 90,401 | - | 113,395 | 439,805 | 338,743 |
| Government grants and transfers | 1,501,591 | 483,650 | 589,065 | - | 24,621 | 1,119,929 | 3,718,856 | 3,074,915 |
| Total revenue | 3,693,978 | 4,038,472 | 3,781,500 | 1,545,107 | 708,668 | 3,361,612 | 17,129,337 | 15,591,139 |
| Expense | ||||||||
| Labour and benefits | 1,299,029 | 1,678,061 | 566,075 | 54,186 | 414,355 | 1,499,693 | 5,511,399 | 4,438,829 |
| Goods and services | 870,368 | 1,985,560 | 2,117,765 | 685,128 | 64,826 | 1,347,696 | 7,071,343 | 9,250,250 |
| Amortization | 93,176 | 365,848 | 2,035,614 | 246,024 | 2,657 | 340,379 | 3,083,698 | 2,979,400 |
| Change in proportionate share of West Shore Parks and Recreation Society | - | - | - | - | - | (5,266) | (5,266) | - |
| Debt interest | - | 260,633 | - | - | - | - | 260,633 | 260,633 |
| Total expense | 2,262,573 | 4,290,102 | 4,719,454 | 985,338 | 481,838 | 3,182,502 | 15,921,807 | 16,929,112 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $ 1,431,405 | $ (251,630) | $ (937,954) | $ 559,769 | $ 226,830 | $ 179,110 | $ 1,207,530 | $ (1,337,973) |
Town of View Royal - Consolidated Schedule of Segment Disclosure by Service (Schedule 2)
Year ended December 31, 2019

| 2018 | General Government | Protective Services | Transportation Services | Environmental Health Services | Planning and Development Services | Recreation and Cultural Services | 2018 Actual | 2018 Financial Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ||||||||
| Taxation for municipal purposes | $ 2,136,527 | $ 2,671,250 | $ 2,501,019 | $ - | $ 364,904 | $ 616,469 | $ 8,290,169 | $ 8,475,680 |
| User charges | 13,870 | 441,384 | 69,296 | 1,341,590 | 608,265 | 872,446 | 3,346,851 | 3,012,352 |
| Investment income | 213,288 | 34,992 | 22,438 | 39,759 | - | 11,259 | 321,736 | 105,000 |
| Actuarial adjustments on debt | - | 62,863 | - | - | - | - | 62,863 | - |
| Penalties and fines | 52,838 | 2,840 | - | - | - | - | 55,678 | 58,000 |
| Development charges earned | - | - | - | 2,519 | 16,093 | - | 18,612 | 35,500 |
| Contributions from developers and others | - | - | 823,018 | 172,395 | - | 2,533,687 | 3,529,100 | - |
| Other revenue from own sources | 105,147 | 69,995 | 41,426 | 52,629 | - | 78,445 | 347,642 | 467,807 |
| Government grants and transfers | 1,527,017 | 368,766 | 126,906 | - | - | 1,136,521 | 3,159,210 | 3,251,733 |
| Total revenue | 4,048,687 | 3,652,090 | 3,584,103 | 1,608,892 | 989,262 | 5,248,827 | 19,131,861 | 15,406,072 |
| Expense | ||||||||
| Labour and benefits | 1,230,864 | 1,517,877 | 439,018 | 50,307 | 398,101 | 1,431,638 | 5,067,805 | 4,149,799 |
| Goods and services | 795,772 | 1,912,218 | 1,721,133 | 651,006 | 36,126 | 1,317,495 | 6,433,750 | 8,504,530 |
| Amortization | 90,296 | 365,023 | 2,044,861 | 210,087 | 2,657 | 308,843 | 3,021,767 | 2,870,900 |
| Change in proportionate share of West Shore Parks and Recreation Society | - | - | - | - | - | (28,162) | (28,162) | - |
| Debt interest | - | 260,633 | - | - | - | - | 260,633 | 260,633 |
| Total expense | 2,116,932 | 4,055,751 | 4,205,012 | 911,400 | 436,884 | 3,029,814 | 14,755,793 | 15,785,862 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $ 1,931,755 | $ (403,661) | $ (620,909) | $ 697,492 | $ 552,378 | $ 2,219,013 | $ 4,376,068 | $ (379,790) |
Consolidated Schedule of Tangible Capital Assets
aka TCA Schedule Schedule 3
Details for each category of TCA
- Historical costs
- Additions and disposals in the year
- Amortization
- Net book value
Includes prior year comparatives
Town of View Royal - Consolidated Schedule of Tangible Capital Assets (Schedule 3)
Year ended December 31, 2019

| Land | Land Improvements | Buildings | Vehicles, Machinery & Equipment | Roads | Drainage | Sewer | Work in Progress | West Shore | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning | 49,101,425 | 4,921,202 | 10,421,180 | 6,048,617 | 61,166,734 | 22,320,494 | 12,643,925 | 924,121 | 9,375,975 | $ 176,923,673 | $ 172,036,685 |
| Additions | - | 600,787 | 188,827 | 1,029,250 | 534,778 | 262,780 | 61,131 | 562,647 | 153,383 | 3,393,583 | 5,011,186 |
| Disposals or write-downs | - | (5,000) | (160,473) | (52,974) | - | - | - | - | (9,556) | (228,003) | (124,198) |
| Completed during year | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (758,251) | - | (758,251) | - |
| Balance, ending | 49,101,425 | 5,516,989 | 10,449,534 | 7,024,893 | 61,701,512 | 22,583,274 | 12,705,056 | 728,517 | 9,519,802 | 179,331,002 | 176,923,673 |
| Accumulated amortization | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning | - | 2,237,139 | 2,698,479 | 3,671,045 | 24,866,899 | 4,640,142 | 3,140,297 | - | 2,937,482 | $ 44,191,483 | $ 41,300,242 |
| Current year amortization | - | 215,546 | 217,259 | 367,742 | 1,695,678 | 261,428 | 138,407 | - | 187,638 | 3,083,698 | 3,021,767 |
| Accumulated amortization on disposals or write-downs | - | (3,886) | (160,249) | (37,689) | - | - | - | - | (14,116) | (215,940) | (130,526) |
| Balance, ending | - | 2,448,799 | 2,755,489 | 4,001,098 | 26,562,577 | 4,901,570 | 3,278,704 | - | 3,111,004 | 47,059,241 | 44,191,483 |
| Net book value | $ 49,101,425 | $ 3,068,190 | $ 7,694,045 | $ 3,023,795 | $ 35,138,935 | $ 17,681,704 | $ 9,426,352 | $ 728,517 | $ 6,408,798 | $ 132,271,761 | $ 132,732,190 |









