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YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 c) Education and Training Fund In 2005, the Authority’s Board of Directors set up a restricted fund for operational purposes for expenditures with the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council (STEC). During the year, the Authority’s Board of Directors internally restricted $120,924 (2010 - $8,606) for education and training. Changes to the net assets restricted for the Education and Training fund are as follows: 2011 2010 Beginning balance $8,606 $400,000 Less expenditures incurred during year (8,606) (391,394) Add internally imposed restrictions during the year 120,924 - Ending balance $120,924 $8,606 11. COMMITMENTS Leases The Authority has entered into leases for office premises in Regina and Saskatoon and Visitor Reception Centres at various locations in the province. The future minimum lease payments are as follows: 2011 $806,080 2012 $805,514 2013 $805,670 2014 $649,604 2015 $664,676 2016 thereafter $5,755,621 12. CHANGES IN NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL ITEMS d) Initiatives Fund The Authority’s Board of Directors has internally restricted funds to be used for certain initiatives. During the year, the Authority’s Board of Directors internally restricted $245,123 (2010 - $nil) for other initiatives. Changes to the net assets restricted for the initiatives fund are as follows: 2011 2010 Beginning balance - $44,469 Internally imposed restrictions during the year $245,123 - Less expenditures incurred during year - (44,469) Ending balance $245,123 - 2011 2010 Accounts receivable $228,390 $70,693 GST receivable 195,984 (135,180) Inventory 3,279 6,858 Prepaid expenses (33,875) 4,475 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 187,001 (700,789) Deferred grant contribution (288,125) 1 Unearned revenue 21,146 (48,489) Change in working capital $313,800 ($802,431) 13. ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE The Authority receives approximately 79% of its revenue from the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport. The Authority is dependent on the funding from the Ministry in order to maintain operations at the current level. 52
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 14. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT The government funding provided to the Authority must be used to deliver the Authority’s business plan. At each fiscal year end, the maximum amount of restricted net assets as per the audited financial statements cannot exceed $900,000. Any amount in excess of this shall be paid to the Minister of Finance within 90 days. The Authority is also allowed to accumulate up to $250,000 in unrestricted net assets. Again, any amount in excess of this amount shall be paid to the Minister of Finance within 90 days. To stay within these restrictions, managers receive monthly spending reports compared to budget. Revised budgets are done twice a year to ensure responsible and accurate program spending with excess funds reallocated as required. 15. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN The Authority has a defined contribution plan for employees. The Authority’s obligations are limited to matching contributions made by the employees for current services. During the year, the Authority contributed $304,584 (2010 - $311,532). Berry Barn Eatery and Gift Shop, Saskatoon 16. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain comparative figures have been re-classified to conform to the current year’s presentation. 53
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