Welcome 2013-14 Financial Audit Seminar Mr Malcolm Prentice Acting Director, Financial Audits Address by the Chair, Standing Committee on Public Accounts Mr Brendan Smyth, MLA Key Audit Findings from Past Audits Mr Saman (Sam) Mahaarachchi Audit Manager Outline • Audit Findings • Computer information systems • Risk management • Other findings • Quality of financial statements Audit Findings • Matters of governance interest • Reported to those charged with governance • Include: - weaknesses in governance and internal - controls Fraud legislative breaches reporting errors New Audit Findings 69 new findings compared to 208 in the previous year Higher numbers in the previous year were mostly due to – – recently formed agencies; and an increase in the scope on information technology systems. New findings were mostly relating to: – – – computer information systems; risk management; and quality of financial statements. Computer Information Systems Lack of policies and procedures to: – – Absence of approved or tested: – – – review audit logs; and manage user access. business continuity plans; disaster recovery plans; and backup and restoration processes. Lack of complex passwords enforced by computer systems. Risk Management Inconsistent process for assessing and recording operational risks Mitigation strategies not having implementation or review dates Risk registers being out of date, incomplete or inconsistent Other Audit Findings Incomplete accounting workpapers Breach of financial delegations No evidence of the satisfactory receipt of goods and services Deficiencies in the review of fortnightly payroll reports Quality of Financial Statements Strategies to Improve Quality 1. Accounting and Reporting Issues – – – – 2. Identify early Timely communication of issues Draft a position paper Obtain external advice Financial Statement Disclosures – – – – Review Accounting Standards Review model financial statements Tailor disclosures Prepare shell financial statements Strategies to Improve Quality 3. Variance Explanations – – – 4. Concise and clear explanations Objective and supported by evidence Performed progressively throughout year Quality Assurance Processes – – – Allocate resources and time Thorough proof reading Peer review. Questions? Thank You www.pwc.com.au Accounting Update Emerging issues in the public sector Adrian King Amy Senti Agenda Key topics: Employee benefits – AASB 119 Fair value – AASB 13 Control – AASB 10 Changes on the Horizon PwC Employee Benefits – AASB 119 PwC AASB 119 Employee benefits (revised) Short/long-term - measurement and presentation Step 1: Classify as Short/Long-Term for measurement purposes Whole obligation PwC Step 2: Measure the benefits Step 3: Presentation - Balance sheet - Remuneration report Discounted for Long Term Balance sheet: current/non-current Undiscounted for Short Term Rem report: long/short term SHORT/LONG TERM CURRENT/ Measurement NON-CURRENT Remuneration Report Balance Sheet AASB 119 AASB 101 - no change AASB 119 Employee benefits (revised) What about other changes? • Terminations benefits – must be no link to future service. What are the major changes for defined benefit plans? Major Change Impact Removal of corridor method • Remeasurements immediately recognised in OCI • No recycling through P&L in subsequent periods • Likely to increase balance sheet and OCI volatility Replacement of expected return on plan assets with net interest cost • May increase benefit expense for most entities Additional disclosures • • May significantly increase the volume of disclosures Disclosures to represent characteristics of benefit plans and risks arising from these plans PwC Employee benefits – discount rates • Market yield on high quality corporate bonds, unless there isn’t a deep market • Government bond rate if no deep market • Australia: Still no deep market, continue to use government bonds Could use blended rate of Federal and State bonds • Discussions globally – what is ‘high quality’ PwC Fair Value – AASB 13 PwC AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement Objectives • Provide single source of guidance • Clarify definition of fair value • Provide clear framework for measuring fair value • Enhance fair value disclosures “Exit ” Price Not settlement or extinguishment The price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Not liquidation/forced sale PwC Not entity-specific AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement Main themes Highest & best use (non–fin assets) Principal market Credit risk Bid-Ask Price Disclosure requirements Application • AASB 13 is to be applied prospectively • Disclosure requirements under AASB 13 need not be applied in comparative information provided for periods before initial application of this standard PwC AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement Challenges in implementation by the public sector • Many assets in the public sector have no known or observable markets and have few or no alternative uses; many infrastructure assets are specialised and depreciable replacement cost is the fair value technique adopted. • Many public service assets may have uses that appear sub-optimal from a market participant perspective consider restriction on use of assets (e.g. heritage assets) service potential considerations PwC AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement Disclosures Disclosures required for: valuation techniques and inputs used fair value hierarchy effect on Profit and Loss/Other Comprehensive Income of recurring level 3 measurements Applies to: recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements after initial recognition financial and non-financial instruments Plan ahead and develop proforma disclosures to avoid a last minute scramble for information PwC AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement Potential ways to address the challenges • Prepare an inventory of assets - Categorise assets into classes - Understand restrictions on assets • Understand the previous valuation methodology prior to AASB 13 • Assess under AASB 13 principles the appropriate fair value methodology. This may involve early consultation with the Valuer • Prepare a template checklist of disclosure requirements that are specific to the valuation methodology for an asset class • Engage with the Valuer on information that must be included in valuations • Implementation will be time consuming so start as early as possible PwC Control – AASB 10 PwC Consolidation Control Power What activities significantly affect returns (“relevant activities”)? How are decisions about relevant activities made? Do investor’s rights provide current ability to direct relevant activities? Exposure or rights to variable returns Ability to use power to affect returns Principal/agent assessment De facto agent assessment PwC Consolidation by not-for-profits (NFPs) • Could significantly impact consolidation by NFPs • AASB 2013-8 applicable for not-for-profit entities • Effective for reporting periods after 1 January 2014 • NFP needs to assess whether any power they have over another entity is exercised in their own right, or on behalf of another entity. Examples include 1) rights to give policy directions to the governing body of the investee that give the holder the ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee; and 2) rights to approve or veto operating and capital budgets relating to the relevant activities of the investee. PwC Changes on the Horizon PwC Service Concession Arrangements: Grantor – Emerging AASB Standard Current direction: use IPSAS 32 as basis for AASB Standard All assets “controlled or regulated” by grantor on balance sheet o Control: Direct use of asset, users of asset, and price of services o Control can arise through third-party regulation o Look to AASB 10 for guidance on determining ‘control’ • Subsequent accounting: o Financial liability model (i.e. availability model) – no significant change to current accounting o Grant of rights model (i.e. user pay) – significant change to existing accounting as assets will be recognised on balance sheet PwC Leasing – revised exposure draft • All leases on balance sheet! • Pattern of expense recognition to differ for equipment and property leases • Distinction between leases and service/supply agreements sharpened New standard expected in 2014 PwC PwC Contacts Adrian King Director – Assurance P: E: +61 (2) 6271 9247 adrian.king@au.pwc.com Amy Senti Senior Manager – Assurance P: E: PwC +61 (3) 8603 6404 amy.senti@au.pwc.com Risk of Fraud Friday 2 May 2014 Allister Higgins – Associate Director KPMG Forensic Definitions of fraud Australian Standard, Fraud and Corruption control (AS 8001-2008) defines: Fraud as “Dishonest activity causing actual or potential financial loss to any person or entity” Corruption as “Dishonest activity in which a director, executive, manager, employee or contractor of an entity acts contrary to the interests of the entity and abuses his/her position of trust in order to achieve some personal gain or advantage for him or herself or for another person or entity” Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines (March 2011) defines: Fraud as “Dishonestly obtaining a benefit or causing a loss by deception or other means” © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 34 Definition of Fraud Deceit, trickery, breach of trust Obtain benefit (not entitled to) or advantage to the detriment of another e.g. diversion of opportunity Intention Fraud © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 35 How does Fraud Occur Conditions that allow fraud Rationalisation Perpetrators ability to justify their actions $ Incentive or Pressure Generally Not under the organisation’s control Opportunity Under the organisation’s control © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 36 The crime Who is affected? Large Medium Small More than 50% of large organisations experiencing fraud © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 37 Other Examples to Consider Financial statement fraud Corruption & misconduct Theft of assets ■ Fictitious revenue ■ Theft of inventory/cash ■ Conflict of interest ■ Timing of revenue ■ ■ ■ Conceal liabilities Theft of information or intellectual property Diversion of assets to own use ■ Deferral of expenditure ■ False invoicing ■ Kickbacks/gifts ■ Improper disclosures ■ Payroll fraud ■ Supplier favouritism ■ Improper asset valuation ■ On-line banking transfer ■ Sale of information ■ Inappropriate related party transactions ■ Fraudulent cheque ■ Insider trading ■ Accounts receivable fraud Capitalise expenditure ■ External attack ■ ■ Performance bonus ■ Market expectation ■ Continuation of employment ■ Conceal fraudulent conduct ■ Appease regulator ■ Underpin share price ■ Evade / minimise taxation ■ Greed/Lifestyle ■ Gambling ■ Financial hardship ■ Revenge ■ Culture ■ Drugs © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 38 Profile of the fraudster Who is the face of major fraud? What are the other characteristics of a typical fraudster? © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 39 Profile of the Fraudster © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 40 The power of collusion Average time (days) to detect collusive fraud 2010 2012 410 665 © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 41 Most important factor contributing to the largest fraud incident Poor internal controls 28% Override of internal controls 19% Risks peculiar to the industry 13% Collusion 9% All other sources 31% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 42 In considering fraud risk, where should you look? © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 43 What is most likely in the ACT? ■ Theft of Assets ■ Procurement Fraud ■ Abuse of official position ■ Bribery ■ Data Theft © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 44 Assessing the Risk of Fraud – what should you be doing? © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 45 Questions? © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. KPMG and the KPMG logo are registered trademarks of KPMG International. 46 Thank you Allister Higgins Associate Directors KPMG ahiggins2@kpmg.com.au © 2014 KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (KPMG International), a Swiss entity. 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Employee Benefits and Fair Value Presenter - Geoff Britt (CPA) Accountant Financial Framework Management & Insurance (FFMI), Economic and Financial Group, Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate Employee Benefits – LSL Liability 2014 Review June 2009 – Australian Government Actuary (AGA) Report on Shorthand Valuation Method For Long Service Leave Liabilities of ACT Government Employees. Accounting policy on Employee Benefits issued. AGA recommended findings be reviewed within 5 years. 50 Employee Benefits – 2014 Review April 2014 AGA Report (Advanced Draft at time of preparation of slides) Data covered in the 2014 Review: 90% of ACT Government Employees – 51 Previous 2009 review data covered 60% of employees. Employee Benefits – LSL Liability 2014 Review Findings Minimal Change in Probability factors of reaching unconditional entitlement for long service leave. Discussion of agency specific probability factors (results not materially different 5 large agencies). 36 % long service leave taken in service (50% 2009). 90% annual leave taken in service (90% 2009). 52 Employee Benefits – LSL Liability 2014 Review Findings Discount factor table used by CMTD to advise agencies of long service leave liability calculation updated. Suggested shorthand method for annual leave in light of the revised AASB 119 Employee Benefits. 53 Employee Benefits – What now for the Findings AGA findings are being reviewed by an actuary engaged by the Auditor-General’s Office. New policy on employee benefits and advice to agencies to be issued. 54 Fair Value – Model Financial Statements o Applies to 2013-14 Financial Statements o Applies to a number of asset categories – Example to follow on: Note 27 - Property Plant & Equipment o Classify property, plant and equipment into a Fair Value Hierarchy – 3 levels o The Hierarchy reflects the significance of the inputs used in determining their fair value. 55 Fair Value – Hierarchy 3 Levels Level 1 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the agency can access at the measurement date. Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Inputs that are unobservable for particular assets or liabilities. 56 Example – Fair Value Hierarchy 2014 Property, Plant & Equipment at Fair Value Classification by to Fair Value Hierarchy ($’000) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Land 38,350 6,524 44,874 Buildings 61,375 22,701 84,076 Lease Improvements 5,806 5,806 Infrastructure Assets 3,408,660 3,408,660 144,738 144,738 99,725 3,588,429 3,688,154 Community & Heritage Assets 57 Total Exempt from showing comparatives for periods before initial applying of the standard. There have been no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 during the reporting period. Example – Level 2 Valuation Techniques and Inputs Valuation Technique: Land and buildings - market approach that reflects recent transaction prices for similar properties and buildings (comparable in location and size). Inputs: o o 58 Prices by market transactions of comparable land and buildings were considered. Crown Lease terms and tenure, The Australian Capital Territory Plan and the National Capital Plan, and current zoning. Example – Level 3 Valuation Techniques and Inputs Valuation Technique: o o Land - no active market or significant restrictions value at market approach with value of selection of land with similar approximate utility. Buildings, Leasehold Improvements, Infrastructure Assets and Community and Heritage Assets are: Specialised Assets by the Valuers. – – 59 Measured using the cost approach that reflects the cost to a market participant to construct assets of comparable utility adjusted for obsolescence. For Buildings, historical cost per square metre of floor area was also used in measuring fair value. Example – Level 3 Valuation Techniques and Inputs Inputs: o In determining the value of land with similar approximate utility significant adjustment to market based data was required. o In determining the value of buildings, leasehold improvements, infrastructure assets and community and heritage assets regard was given to: age and condition of the assets, – estimated replacement cost and current use. This required the use of data internal to Agency. – 60 Example – Level 3 Valuation Techniques and Inputs Inputs Continued: o There has been no change to the above valuation techniques during the year. o Transfers in and out of a fair value level are recognised on the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. 61 Example Level 3 - Measures Using Significant Unobservable Inputs Fair Value Measures Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) 2014 Land Infrastructure Assets Leasehold Improves Buildings 3,808 17,853 5,958 3,462,299 928 1,571 600 32, 250 - - 1,256 3,450 Transfers (from/(to) Level 2) Impairment Losses Recognised in Other Comprehensive Income - - Depreciation - Fair Value at start of period Additions Community & Heritage Assets 129,139 Assets Classified as Held for Sale Revaluation increments/(decrements) recognised in Profit or Loss Revaluation increments/(decrements) recognised in Other Comprehensive Income 62 - 7,610 - (176) (596) (752) (85,889) (5,650) Example Level 3 - Measures Using Significant Unobservable Inputs Fair Value Measures Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) - Continued 2014 Acquisition/(Disposal) through Administrative Restructuring Buildings 238 340 15,640 452 421 (871) Other Movements (158) (162) (1,130) Fair Value at end of period 6,524 22,701 5,806 - - - Acquisition/Disposal From Transfers Impairment Losses Recognised in the Operating Surplus/Deficit Reversal of Impairment Losses Recognised in the Operating Surplus/Deficit Total gains or losses for the period included in profit or loss, under ‘Other Gains’ Change in unrealised gains or losses for the period included in profit or loss for assets held at the end of the reporting period 63 Land Community & Heritage Assets Infrastructure Assets Leasehold Improves - - - 3,408,660 144,738 - - - - Example Level 3 - Measures Using Significant Unobservable Inputs Information - Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 Fair Value Measurements Description and fair Valuation value as at 30 June technique(s) 2014 $000 Significant Range of Unobservable inputs unobservable inputs (weighted average) Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value Land $6,524 Market approach Buildings $22,701 Depreciated Replacement Cost Selection of land with similar approximate utility Consumed economic benefit/ obsolescence of asset $400 - $710 per m2 ($500per m2) 20% - 1% per year (5% per year) Historical cost per square metre floor area (m2) $5,000 $5,200/m2 ($5,075/m2) Higher value of similar land increases estimated fair value. Greater consumption of economic benefit or increased obsolescence lowers fair value. Higher historical cost per m2 increases fair value. 64 Example Level 3 - Measures Using Significant Unobservable Inputs Information - Significant Unobservable Inputs Level 3 Fair Value Measurements – continued Description and fair value 30 June 2014 $’000 Valuation technique(s) Significant Unobservable inputs Range of unobservable inputs (weighted average) Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value Leasehold Improvements $5,806 Depreciated Replacement Cost Consumed economic benefit/ obsolescence of asset 50% - 10% Infrastructure Assets $3,408,660 Depreciated Replacement Cost Consumed economic benefit/ obsolescence of asset 20% - 1% (4% per year) Historical cost per cubic metre (m3) $500 - $550 per m3 ($530 per m3) Consumed economic benefit/ obsolescence of asset 20% - 1% (4%) Greater consumption of economic benefit or increased obsolescence lowers fair value. Greater consumption of economic benefit or increased obsolescence lowers fair value. Higher historical cost per cubic metre (m3) increases fair value. Greater consumption of economic benefit or increased obsolescence lowers fair value. Community and Heritage Assets $144,738 65 Depreciated Replacement Cost 2013-14 Whole of Government Reporting Requirements Natasha Bourke Senior Manager– Budget Coordination and Reporting Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate x 70133 natasha.bourke@act.gov.au Timing – Agencies No changes expected from interim timetable Statements provided by SSC one day later this year (day 10) Certified statements to Audit Office and Treasury on 15 July (Group 1) and 24 July (Group 2) Some agencies on differing timetables – ACTIA, ACTEW, CMTD, CWD, CTP, TBA and SPA Agency audit reports provided by 17 September 67 Web Book 9 July Open Based on Oracle 6th working day 10 July Close Data will be consolidated for Government Finance Statistics reporting to the ABS 25 July Open Based on Oracle ADJ period 28 July Close Data will be consolidated to produce the June Quarter Report (interim outcome) This data must match agency certified statements 30 July Close Variance comments closed 68 Timing – Whole of Government Draft Report to Audit Office 22 September Based on interim results from agencies with most material amendments already progressed during agency audits Whole of Government Report for release by 7 November 69 Key Issues – Whole of Government Largely unchanged from 2012-13 Accuracy of interim outcome to financial statements Variance explanations – little improvement in quality for 2012-13 Internal trade errors – target <$100m ‒ ‒ ‒ 70 2012-13 = $299m 2011-12 = $416m 2010-11 = $102m Consolidation Packs 71 Consolidation packs based on second download (match to certified statements) Due 29 July (Group 1) and 5 Aug (Group 2) New section for PP&E hierarchy Instruments/Drawdowns 72 Final drawdown 17 June Additional date will be advised Unspent appropriation on superannuation cannot be drawn down for any other purpose Final instrument requests to Treasury by 30 May (excluding grants) Collection of Functional Data 73 Templates will be provided to identify against Government Purpose Classification and Asset Classification by 25 July Due 5 August Important – data will be based on June (6th working day) and will not be updated for the second download The allocations are proportionate in nature in Treasury’s system and the same proportionate splits will apply as numbers change Closing Upcoming Treasury memos: – – – More detailed training again in June – 74 Final audit timetable (no changes anticipated from interim) Instruments and Cash Disbursements Functional data reporting Please send your agency representatives Address by the Auditor-General Dr Maxine Cooper (Auditor-General) Conclusion Mr Malcolm Prentice Acting Director, Financial Audits Thank You