Disability Services Commission Annual Report

4.1 Financial Statements
4. Supplies and services 2008
$‘000
2007
$‘000
Communications 1,292 1,273
Consultants and contractors 7,670 9,400
Consumables 7,629 9,188
Repairs and maintenance 454 456
Travel 616 744
Other 1,049 934
18,710 21,995
5. Depreciation and amortisation expense
Depreciation
Buildings 834 799
Plant and Machinery 117 146
Computer Equipment 618 1,028
Medical Equipment 15 36
Motor Vehicle 1 4
Office Equipment 43 66
Leasehold Improvements 793 794
Total depreciation 2,421 2,873
Amortisation
Intangible assets 580 215
Total amortisation 580 215
Total depreciation and amortisation 3,001 3,088
6. Finance costs
Interest paid 10 474
10 474
7. Accommodation expenses
Lease rentals 8,294 7,474
Repairs and maintenance 1,130 1,058
Cleaning 305 240
Other 248 141
9,977 8,913
8. Capital User Charge
Capital user charge - 2,037
- 2,037
The charge was a levy applied by Government for the use of its capital. The final charge was levied in 2006-07.
9. Other expenses
Insurance 535 496
Doubtful debts expense 16 69
Employment on-costs (a) 1,648 1,873
Other 23 33
(a)
2,222 2,471
Includes workers’ compensation insurance and other employment on-costs. The on-costs liability associated with the
recognition of annual and long service leave liability is included at note 23 ‘Provisions’. Superannuation contributions
accrued as part of the provision for leave are employee benefits and are not included in employment on-costs.
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