Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

Advertising Expenditure is $25,858 under budget. This has come
about because of the good value package deals we have been able
to obtain from Southern Cross. A new advertising campaign has
commenced but there will be some savings in this account at 30 th
June. This can be used to offset the over-expenditure on the HHW
Program.
Consultants and Contractors is $11,439 under budget. At this stage
there is no indication that further expenditure will be required on
consultants during the balance of the year.
General Expenses is $1,724 over budget. The cost of registration for
the Waste Conference has been included and it is anticipated that
the account will be in balance by 30 th June.
Households Hazardous Waste Programs is $11,581 over budget.
Because of the huge increase in volume collected, the actual cost far
exceeded what was anticipated. This will be an over-expenditure for
the year.
Motor Vehicle Expenses (MVX-DES) is $2,100 over budget. A major
service including the purchase of 4 tyres has meant this item is
over-expended. The Board was advised of this possibility when it
was decided not to replace the existing vehicles.
Printing, Postage & Stationery is $450 over budget. A misallocation
has been identified and a journal entry will be prepared transferring
about $1000 to Travel & Entertainment.
Subscriptions are $221 over budget. Most of these expenses are
annual amounts which occur in the first half of the year. The account
should be back in balance by end of June
Travel & Entertainment is $7944 under budget. This will used for
travel to the Waste Conference. Note comment re printing which will
also be charged against this account.
Overall the financial report is satisfactory and SWSA will be able to
pay all bills as they fall due.
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