8 REGIONAL GENERAL COUNCIL - NTUC

8RGC/10 

2 - 3 November 2012 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION-ASIA PACIFIC 

8 th REGIONAL GENERAL COUNCIL 

ITUC-Asia Pacific 

2 - 3 November 2012, Amman, Jordan 

Agenda 10: 

Financial Matters 

10-1. ITUC-AP Finances - Financial Statements and Internal Auditors’ Report for the 

year 2011 

a) The Financial Statements of the ITUC-AP - the Balance Sheet as at 31 st 

December 2011 and the Income and Expenditure Accounts for the year ended 

31 st December 2011 duly audited and certified by the Chartered Accountants, M/s 

John Navamani & Co. Certified Public Accountants, Singapore, are enclosed 

(8RGC/10-1). 

b) Explanatory notes from the ITUC-AP Secretariat to the financial statements 

together with other schedules are also enclosed 

c) The ITUC-AP Internal Auditors elected by the ITUC-AP 2 nd Regional Conference 

held in Singapore, May 2011 have carried out the audit of the ITUC-AP Accounts 

from 8 - 9 May 2012 in Singapore. Their report is enclosed (8RGC/10-1l). 

10-2. Representation from Affiliated Organisations 

10-3. The ITUC-AP Administrative Budget Proposals for the year 2013 

10-4. Expenses of Members of the Regional General Council, the Regional Executive 

Bureau and Committees 

10-5. Project Proposal to Fill the Gap of the ITUC General Fund Allocations between 

2011 and 2012 

Recommendations: 

The Regional General Council is requested: 

1. to approve the Financial Report and Internal Auditors’ Report for the year 

2011; 

2. to approve the Representation from Affiliated Organisations; 

3. to approve the enclosed Administrative Budget Proposals for the year 2013 

subject to revision, if any;

4. to approve the above arrangements concerning payment of the expenses of 

members of the Regional General Council, Regional Executive Bureau and 

Committees; and 

5. to take note of a Project Proposal submitted to the ITUC to fill the gap of 

the ITUC General Fund Allocations between 2011 and 2012. 

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION - ASIA PACIFIC 

SINGAPORE 

ACCOUNTS - 31ST DECEMBER, 2011 

CONTENTS 

PAGE 

1. Certification by the Office Bearers 1 

2. Auditors’ Report 2 

3. Balance Sheet 3 

4. Income and Expenditure Account 4 

5. Notes to the Accounts 5 - 9 

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SINGAPORE 

CERTIFICATION BY THE OFFICE BEARERS 

ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2011 

We hereby certify that, the accompanying balance sheet and income and expenditure 

statement together with the notes thereon are drawn up in accordance with accounting 

records and applicable Singapore Financial reporting Standards so as to give a true and fair 

view of the state of affairs of the INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION 

– ASIA PACIFIC as at 31 st December, 2011 and of the results of the organisation for the year 

then ended. 

Signed 

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(NORIYUKI SUZUKI) 

General Secretary 

Signed 

..................................... 

(SOO MOON KEONG) 

Divisional Director, Finance 

Singapore, 

6 th March 2012 

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SINGAPORE 

AUDITORS’ REPORT 

We, John Navamani & Co. of 161A Thomson Road, Goldhill Centre, Singapore 307614, 

being the auditors of the INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION – ASIA 

PACIFIC, One Marina Boulevard, 9 th Floor NTUC Centre, Singapore 018989, hereby report 

that: 

1. We have audited the accounts of the Union for the period from 1 January 2011 to 31 

December 2011 in accordance with Singapore Standards of Auditing and Audit 

Guidance Statements and, accordingly, included such tests of the accounting records and 

such other auditing procedures as we considered appropriate in the circumstances. 

2. In our opinion: 

(a) proper accounting records have been kept by the Union; 

(b) the accounts set out on pages 3 – 9 are properly drawn up in accordance with the 

accounting records and applicable Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, and so 

as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Union at 31 December 

2011 and of the results for the year ended on that date. 

Singapore, 

JOHN NAVAMANI & CO. 

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 

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SINGAPORE 

BALANCE SHEET - 31ST DECEMBER, 2011 

NOTES 2011 2010 

ACCUMULATED FUNDS 

GENERAL FUND 2 $ 776,579.79 $ 769,096.72 

ITUC-AP SOLIDARITY FUND 3 2,524,196.86 2,450,623.76 

NATURAL DISASTER FUND 4 847,837.56 876,958.56 

ITUC-AP TAKITA EDUCATION 

FUND 5 46,353.41 52,960.91 

$ 4,194,967.62 $4,149,639.95 

Represented by:- 

FIXED ASSETS 

Furniture & equipment - 

At nominal value 6 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Account receivables & prepayments 6,433.57 44,063.40 

Deposits 18,550.00 18,550.00 

Interest receivable 15,253.86 15,678.88 

ITUC Head office - 92,298.61 

Fixed deposits 7 2,915,265.20 2,890,500.93 

Cash & bank balances 8 3,518,316.66 3,421,232.86 

LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 

6,473,819.29 6,482,324.68 

Funds held on behalf of ITUC 

(ISF) 9 - - 

Funds held on behalf of donor 

organisations 10 1,179,460.72 1,302,165.04 

Accrued expenses & 

advances 11 10,206.77 36,922.02 

ITUC Head office 25,586.51 - 

Provision for conferences, 

contingencies & other expenses 13 1,063,598.67 993,598.67 

2,278,852.67 2,332,685.73 

NET CURRENT ASSETS 4,194,966.62 4,149,638.95 

$ 4,194,967.62 $4,149,639.95 

(The annexed notes form an integral part of and 

should be read in conjunction with these accounts) 

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SINGAPORE 

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR 

THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2011 

INCOME 

NOTES 2011 2010 

Affiliation fees received 12 $ 353,950.93 $ 379,580.58 

ITUC General Fund contributions 1,481,118.38 1,484,456.00 

EXPENDITURE 

$ 1,835,069.31 $ 1,864,036.58 

Conferences, meetings, travel etc $ 629,870.67 $ 598,023.87 

Special Mission 16,313.05 1,815.10 

Office rent & maintenance 111,175.54 110,688.22 

Office costs 85,601.87 89,293.35 

Staff salaries & related costs 971,281.34 1,004,489.85 

Publication, publicity & promotion 2,735.89 7,162.27 

Furniture & equipment 10,559.08 10,274.17 

Miscellaneous 48.80 600.00 

1,827,586.24 1,822,346.83 

EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE FOR 

THE YEAR TRANSFERRED TO GENERAL FUND 7,483.07 41,689.75 

$ 1,835,069.31 $1,864,036.58 

(The annexed notes form an integral part of and 

should be read in conjunction with these accounts) 

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SINGAPORE 

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31ST DECEMBER, 2011 

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

1.1 Fund accounts 

All receipts and payments in respect of the funds viz International Solidarity Fund 

(Asia) are reflected in the respective fund accounts in summary form except that of 

General Fund which represents accumulated excess of income over expenses. The 

amount owing to ITUC Head Office, is separately stated. 

Unspent/shortfall balances of the ITUC – ISF fund accounts have been 

credited/debited to ITUC Head Office account at the year-end. 

1.2 Fixed Assets 

Fixed assets purchased for the year are treated as expenses and a nominal sum is 

retained in the fixed assets account. This is in keeping with the organisation’s 

policy of following an annual budget allocation for all costs. Inventory records are 

separately maintained to account for the control and use of the fixed assets. 

1.3 Foreign currency transactions 

Transactions in foreign currencies are measured and recorded into Singapore 

dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date. Monetary items 

expressed in foreign currencies are translated into Singapore dollars at the 

exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. The resulting exchange gains and 

losses are recognised in the income and expenditure accounts. 

1.4 Interest from fixed deposits 

This is recognised on accrual basis. 

2. GENERAL FUND 

2011 2010 

Balance at beginning of the year $ 769,096.72 $ 727,406.97 

Add: Excess of income over 

expenditure as per Income 

and expenditure account 7,483.07 41,689.75 

Balance at end of the year $ 776,579.79 $ 769,096.72 

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3. ITUC-AP SOLIDARITY FUND 

This fund is maintained by the Singapore NTUC on behalf of ITUC-AP and is audited 

by Singapore NTUC’s external auditors, Deloitte & Touche, Certified Public 

Accountants. The fund is arrived at as follows:- 

2011 2010 

Balance at beginning of the year $ 2,450,623.76 $ 2,303,324.77 

Add: Contributions received 76,238.30 237,804.20 

Interest received 24,199.25 25,623.74 

2,551,061.31 2,566,752.71 

Disbursements and provisions 26,864.45 116,128.95 

Balance at end of the year $ 2,524,196.86 $ 2,450,623.76 

This is represented as follows: 

With NTUC, Singapore: 

Fixed deposits with finance 

and trust companies $ 2 ,915,265.20 $ 2,890,500.93 

Interest receivable 15,253.86 15,678.88 

DBS Bank - Current Account 18,180.75 18,320.75 

Balance(Deficit) with ITUC-AP 

on current account (424,502.95) (473,876.80) 

$ 2,524,196.86 $ 2,450,623.76 

Though the fund is maintained by the Singapore NTUC on behalf of ITUC-AP, the 

allocations from the ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund are routed through and accounted for by 

the ITUC-AP. A separate current account is kept by the ITUC-AP. 

4. NATURAL DISASTER FUND 

This fund was established in the financial year ended 2007 by using balance of moneys 

after the relief work from the Tsunami Relief Fund which had been accounted for under 

the ODAF. The creation of this new fund was recommended by the Internal Auditors 

and endorsed by the Finance and Solidarity Fund Committee. 

2011 2010 


Received during the year - - 

Disbursed during the year 29,121.00 24,760.22 


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5. ITUC-AP TAKITA EDUCATION FUND 

This represents an initial contribution in memory of the late Mr Minoru Takita, former 

President of the ICFTU-APRO. This fund shall continue to be financed by voluntary 

contributions from ITUC-ASIA PACIFIC affiliates, associated individuals and friendly 

organisations. This fund was set-up in 2002 for the purpose of providing support and 

assistance for Education and Training of Young Trade Union leaders from the 

developing countries in the Asia Pacific region. 

2011 2010 


Received during the year - - 

Disbursed during the year 6,607.50 - 


6. FIXED ASSETS 

2011 2010 

Balance at beginning of the year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 

Add: purchased in Singapore - At cost 10,559.08 10,274.17 

10,560.08 10,275.17 

Less: transferred to Income and 

Expenditure Account 10,559.08 10,274.17 

Balance at end of the year $ 1.00 $ 1.00 

7. FIXED DEPOSITS 

This represents short-term deposits in bank and finance companies and have varying 

interest rates between 0.45% - 1.05% per annum. 

2011 2010 

ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund-NTUC $2,915,265.20 $2,890,500.93 

8. CASH AND BANK BALANCES 

Singapore:- 

2011 2010 

DBS Bank Auto-Save account $ 3,499,364.33 $3,400,453.91 

Cash in hand 771.58 2,458.20 

ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund - NTUC:- 

DBS Bank - Current account 18,180.75 18,320.75 

$ 3,518,316.66 $ 3,421,232.86 

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9. FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF ITUC (ISF) 

This represents balances of funds remitted by the ITUC for various projects financed by 

International Solidarity Fund (ISF), during the year as shown below:- 

2011 2010 

Balance 1.1.2011 $ - $ - 

Contributions received/ 

expenses recovered 422,375.00 142,961.32 

Costs incurred (426,309.30) (335,651.25) 

Exchange loss 3,934.30 - 

Transfer from 

ITUC Head Office - 192,689.93 

Balance at end of year $ - $ - 

10. FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF DONOR ORGANISATIONS 

This represents balance of funds remitted by donor organisations for various projects 

undertaken by ITUC-Asia Pacific during the year as shown below :- 

2011 2010 

Other 

Other 

Development 

Development 

Aid Fund 

Aid Fund 

(ODAF) 

(ODAF) 

Balance 1.1.2011 $1,302,165.04 $1,555,429.60 

Contribution received 248,571.62 257,103.77 

Transfers 85,494.36 9,953.32 

Costs incurred (456,770.30) (520,321.65) 

Balance at end of year $1,179,460.72 $1,302,165.04 

11. ACCRUED EXPENSES & ADVANCES 

2011 2010 

Affiliation fees received in advance $ 106.36 $ 1,072.88 

Travel & other expenses 10,100.41 35,849.14 

$ 10,206.77 $ 36,922.02 

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12. AFFILIATION FEES 

2011 2010 

In respect of prior year (refer Annexure “A”) $ 15,328.18 $ 7,190.26 

For current year (refer Annexure “A”) 338,622.75 372,390.32 

Affiliation fees are recognized on a receipt basis. 

$ 353,950.93 $ 379,580.58 

13. PROVISION FOR CONFERENCES, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER EXPENSES 

2011 2010 

Provision for conferences $ 719,808.51 $649,808.51 

Provision for contingencies and other expenses 343,790.16 343,790.16 

Provision for conferences 

$1,063,598.67 $993,598.67 

This represents provisions made annually for convening the Regional conference held 

once in 4 years. 

Provision for contingencies and other expenses 

This provision is approved by the ITUC-AP governing bodies to be used for contingency 

and other expenses. 

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION - Asia Pacific 

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 

INCOME 

2011 2011 Variance 2010 

Budget (Revised) Actual +/(-) Actual 

S$ S$ S$ S$ 

Affiliation Fees Received 352,268.00 353,950.93 1,682.93 379,580.58 

Fund Received from BATU - - - 

Interest Income - - - 

Other Income - - - 

ITUC Gen Fund Contribution 1,480,596.00 1,481,118.38 (522.38) 1,484,456.00 

Anticipated Shortfall 27,136.00 - 27,136.00 

1,860,000.00 1,835,069.31 28,296.55 1,864,036.58 

EXPENDITURE 

Conferences, Meetings, Travel etc 581,000.00 629,870.67 (48,870.67) 598,023.87 

Special Mission 20,000.00 16,313.05 3,686.95 1,815.10 

Office Rent & Upkeep 115,000.00 111,175.54 3,824.46 110,688.22 

Office Expenses 97,500.00 85,601.87 11,898.13 89,293.35 

Direct Staff Expenditure 991,430.00 962,655.23 28,774.77 976,971.65 

Incidental Staff Expenditure 23,200.00 8,626.11 14,573.89 27,518.20 

Publication and Publicity Expenses 11,000.00 2,735.89 8,264.11 7,162.27 

Furniture & Equipment 20,000.00 10,559.08 9,440.92 10,274.17 

Miscellaneous 870.00 48.80 821.20 600.00 

1,860,000.00 1,827,586.24 32,413.76 1,822,346.83 

Overall variation - (deficit)/Exchange Gain - - 4,117.21 - 

EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 

For the year transferred to General Fund - 7,483.07 41,689.75 

1,860,000.00 1,835,069.31 - 1,864,036.58 

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ITUC - AP 

Annexure A 


AFFILIATION FEES POSITION FOR THE PERIOD AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2011 

************************AFFILIATION FEES *************************************************************************** 

NAME OF CLAIMED/PAYING DATE OF AFF Rate of Affiliation Fess RECEIVABLE ESTIMATES AFFILIATION FEES RECEIVED OUTSTANDING 

REMARKS 

S/No. ORGANISATION COUNTRY M'SHIP ITUC-AP 1st - 2nd Qtrs 3rd - 4th Qtrs PRIOR TO '10 FOR 2011 PRIOR TO '10 FOR 2011 PRIOR TO '10 FOR 2011 

US$ US$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ 

Band 1-A 

01 ACTU AUSTRALIA 1,200,000 05.09.07 15.00 17.50 - 26,325.00 23,953.17 

recevied for the year 2011 

02 HKTUC HONG KONG 5,000 05.09.07 15.00 17.50 105.00 109.69 93.00 19.36 54.69 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 

03 HKCTU HONG KONG 165,000 05.09.07 15.00 17.50 - 3,619.69 3,214.99 


04 JTUC-RENGO JAPAN 6,663,881 05.09.07 30.00 28.75 - 264,264.53 240,095.86 


05 KTUF KUWAIT 35,000 05.09.07 15.00 17.50 - 767.81 664.65 54.69 o/s - balance for 2011 

06 SNTUC SINGAPORE 228,000 05.09.07 15.00 17.50 - 5,001.75 4,601.55 


Band 1-B 

01 GFBTU BAHRAIN 10,000 05.09.07 15.00 16.25 96.75 210.94 95.00 171.30 

02 HISTADRUT ISRAEL 450,000 05.09.07 15.00 16.25 - 9,492.19 8,546.26 

03 FKTU KOREA 600,000 05.09.07 15.00 16.25 - 12,656.25 11,600.66 

04 KCTU KOREA 501,000 05.09.07 15.00 16.25 - 10,567.97 9,839.04 

05 NZCTU NEW ZEALAND 180,000 05.09.07 15.00 16.25 870.75 3,796.88 841.96 3,378.61 

06 CFL TAIWAN (ROC) 60,000 05.09.07 15.00 16.25 - 1,265.63 1,055.61 







Band 2 

01 MTUC MALAYSIA 300,000 05.09.07 7.00 9.00 3,240.00 2,957.89 

02 HAK-IS TURKEY 110,000 05.09.07 15.00 9.00 - 1,782.00 1,978.43 

03 TURK-IS TURKEY 400,000 05.09.07 15.00 9.00 - 6,480.00 5,871.70 

received for the year 2011 



Band 3 

01 CIWA COOK ISLAND 1,200 05.09.07 7.00 7.75 - 11.95 10.52 

02 FTUC FIJI 33,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.75 - 328.56 143.65 159.91 

03 GFJTU JORDON 120,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.75 - 1,194.75 - 1,106.25 


o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011-paid in Jan 2012 

o/s for the year 2011 

Band 4 

01 FFW PHILIPPINES 27,078 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 - 260.46 230.14 

02 TUCP PHILIPPINES 300,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 8,305.02 2,885.63 7,887.99 1,312.50 1,359.38 

03 LCT THAILAND 8,500 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 - 81.76 75.69 

04 NCPE THAILAND 20,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 1,354.50 192.38 1,003.41 93.75 90.63 

05 TTUC THAILAND 8,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 - 76.95 68.88 

06 SERC THAILAND 50,000 06.11.08 7.00 7.25 - 480.94 435.95 

07 STUC SAMOA 1,070 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 - 10.29 9.50 

08 TNTUC TONGA ISLAND 1,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 - 9.62 8.90 

09 VCTU VANUATU 3,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 - 28.86 14.03 


o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 


o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 






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************************AFFILIATION FEES *************************************************************************** 

NAME OF CLAIMED/PAYING DATE OF AFF Rate of Affiliation Fess RECEIVABLE ESTIMATES AFFILIATION FEES RECEIVED OUTSTANDING 

REMARKS 

S/No. ORGANISATION COUNTRY M'SHIP ITUC-AP 1st - 2nd Qtrs 3rd - 4th Qtrs PRIOR TO '10 FOR 2011 PRIOR TO '10 FOR 2011 PRIOR TO '10 FOR 2011 

US$ US$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ 

Band 5 

01 BMSF BANGLADESH 40,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 111.51 49.20 53,25 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 

02 BLF (JSP) BANGLADESH 36,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 23.22 100.36 22.64 93.74 


03 BFTUC BANGLADESH 62,500 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 69.34 174.23 66.96 78.72 83.20 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

04 BJSD BANGLADESH 180,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 501.80 457.85 


05 BSSF BANGLADESH 89,715 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 174.15 250.10 154.44 129.15 119.81 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

06 JSL BANGLADESH 150,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 774.00 418.16 735.00 187.50 199.69 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2012 

07 FTUB # BURMA 10,000 10.11.09 2.00 2.13 - 27.88 - 

Aff fee is wavied for the time bing 

08 HMS INDIA 1,300,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 3,624.08 3,390.65 


09 INTUC INDIA 1,320,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 3,679.83 3,271.00 


10 SEWA INDIA 1,325,752 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 3,695.87 3,208.88 


11 ITUC (CITU-KSPI) INDONESIA 506,236 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 2,954.50 1,411.26 2,811.20 632.80 674.95 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

12 KSBSI INDONESIA 426,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 1,187.58 1,025.91 


13 KTUC KIRIBATI 3,000 05.09.07 7.00 2.13 - 18.49 26.79 


14 CMTU MONGOLIA 450,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 1,254.49 558.68 599.06 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

15 GEFONT NEPAL 304,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 847.48 769.19 24.70 o/s partial for 2011 

16 NTUC - I NEPAL 350,000 01.03.08 2.00 2.13 225.75 975.71 222.16 855.75 


17 APTUC PAKISTAN 150,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 418.16 392.40 12.20 o/s partial for 2011 

18 PWF ## PAKISTAN 800,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 1,825.20 523.20 1,190.00 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

19 PGFTU PALESTINE 267,524 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 518.58 745.79 503.57 682.52 


20 CWC SRI LANKA 190,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 - 529.67 465.23 15.45 o/s partial for 2011 

21 NWC SRI LANKA 52,600 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 32.51 146.64 32.00 63.94 70.55 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

22 NTUF SRI LANKA 400,000 06.11.08 2.00 2.13 - 1,115.10 1,040.05 


23 SLNSS SRI LANKA 68,000 10.11.09 2.00 2.13 - 189.57 166.40 


24 GFWTU YEMEN 350,000 10.11.09 2.00 2.13 903.00 975.71 858.85 200.61 684.70 o/s for 2nd to 4th Qtr 2011 

51 20,312,056 16,407.07 379,367.09 15,328.18 338,622.75 - 6,499.86 

Note : Exchange rate use for affiliation fees payable and outstanding - US$1 = S$1.25 (Budgeted for 2011 at rate of S$1.35) 

Exchange rate on affiliation fees received during the year are based on prevailing rates at transaction date 

# FTUB affiliation fees is wavied for the time being due to the denial of fundamental trade union rights in Burma. 

## PWF - memebrship increased from 500,000 to 800,000 wef 1st July 2011 

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Annexure B 

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AFFILIATION FEES POSITION FOR THE PERIOD AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2011 

NAME OF CLAIMED/PAYING DATE OF AFF Rate of Affiliation Fess Aff Fees No of Qtrs 

S/No. ORGANISATION COUNTRY M'SHIP ITUC-AP 1st - 2nd Qtrs 3rd - 4th Qtrs In Arrears Outstanding 

REMARKS 

US$ US$ S$ 

Band 1-A 

01 HKTUC HONG KONG 5,000 05.09.07 15.00 17.50 54.69 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 

02 KTUF KUWAIT 35,000 05.09.07 15.00 17.50 54.69 o/s - balance for 2011 

Band 3 

01 FTUC FIJI 33,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.75 159.91 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011-paid in Jan 2012 

02 GFJTU JORDON 120,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.75 1,106.25 o/s for the year 2011 

Band 4 

01 TUCP PHILIPPINES 300,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 1,359.38 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 

02 NCPE THAILAND 20,000 05.09.07 7.00 7.25 90.63 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 

Band 5 

01 BMSF BANGLADESH 40,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 53,25 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtrs 2011 

02 BFTUC BANGLADESH 62,500 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 83.20 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

03 BSSF BANGLADESH 89,715 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 119.81 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

04 JSL BANGLADESH 150,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 199.69 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

05 ITUC (CITU-KSPI) INDONESIA 506,236 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 674.95 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

06 CMTU MONGOLIA 450,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 599.06 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

07 GEFONT NEPAL 304,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 24.70 o/s partial for 2011 

08 APTUC PAKISTAN 150,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 12.20 o/s partial for 2011 

09 PWF ## PAKISTAN 800,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 1,190.00 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

10 CWC SRI LANKA 190,000 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 15.45 o/s partial for 2011 

11 NWC SRI LANKA 52,600 05.09.07 2.00 2.13 70.55 o/s for 3rd & 4th Qtr 2011 

12 GFWTU YEMEN 350,000 10.11.09 2.00 2.13 684.70 o/s for 2nd to 4th Qtr 2011 

18 3,658,051 6,499.86 

Note : Exchange rate use for affiliation fees payable and outstanding - US$1 = S$1.25 (Budgeted for 2011 at rate of S$1.35) 

Exchange rate on affiliation fees received during the year are based on prevailing rates at transaction date 

# FTUB affiliation fees is wavied for the time being due to the denial of fundamental trade union rights in Burma. 

## PWF - memebrship increased from 500,000 to 800,000 wef 1st July 2011 

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ITUC - Asia Pacific 


NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2011 

1. BALANCE SHEET 

a) General Reserve Fund – for the year 2011, a surplus of S$7,483.07 from the excess of 

income over expenditure was credited to the General Reserve Fund as at 31 st 

December 2011 and stands at S$776,579.79. Please see Note 2 of the audited financial 

statement. 

b) ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund – The ASF Fund as at 31 st December 2011 stands at 

S$2,524,196.86. A statement of accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2011 in 

respect of ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund maintained by SNTUC is enclosed. Please also see 

Note 3 of the audited financial statement. 

Though the Fund is maintained by the Singapore National Trades Union Congress 

(SNTUC) on behalf of ITUC-AP, the allocations from the ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund are 

routed through and accounted for by the ITUC-AP. A separate Consolidated Statement 

of Income and Expenditure for the year ended 31 st December 2011 is also enclosed. 

c) Natural Disaster Fund – This Fund was established in the year 2007 recommended by 

the Internal Auditors and endorsed by the Finance & Solidarity Fund committee from the 

unspent balance of the Tsunami Relief Fund. The Fund as at 31 st December 2011 

stands at S$847,837.56. During the year, disbursements made amounting to 

S$29,121.00 and no contribution was received. 

d) ITUC-AP Takita Education Fund – The Fund was approved and established at the 

former 74 th ICFTU-APRO Regional Executive Board, Singapore October 2001 aimed to 

provide support and assistance for Education and Training of Young Trade Union 

Leaders from the developing countries in the Asia Pacific Region. The Fund as at 31 st 

December 2011 stands at S$46,353.41. During the year, disbursements made 

amounting to S$6,607.50 and no contribution was received. 

2. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS 

a) A statement of income and expenditure showing a comparison of actual and the revised 

budgeted income and expenditure for the year ended 31 st December 2011 is enclosed 

(8RGC/10-1a). 

Income 

Affiliation Fees – The affiliation fees income received during the year 2011 was 

S$353,950.93 against the budget estimates of S$352,268.00. 

The affiliation fees received during 2011 comprises: 

Affiliation fees received in respect of previous years S$ 15,328.18 

Affiliation fees received for the current year 338,622.75 

================ 

S$ 353,950.93 

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For the year 2011, the budget estimates was made at the exchange rate of US$1 = 

S$1.35 and on receiving the affiliation fees, the average rates of exchange was 

approximately between US$1 = 1.30 to 1.25 during the year. 

ITUC General Fund Contribution – The ITUC allocated from the ITUC General Fund 

Contributions to the ITUC-AP Administrative Budget for the year 2011 in an amount of 

Euros 716,230 converted and fixed at a rate of Euros 1 = S$1.73 = S$1,242,659.00 

representing a 0.26% decrease as compared to the year 2010. 

Expenditure 

The overall expenditure for the year 2011 was S$1,827,586.24 as against the revised 

budget estimates of S$1,860,000.00. 

There were no major expenditure exceeded the budget estimates during the year except 

for the followings: 

1. Constitutional & Other Meeting Expenses – the excess of expenses arise from the 

saved on the provision for 2 nd Regional Conference expenses. 

2. Difference in Exchange & Bank Charges – included therein, an amount of 

S$3,934.30 arises from the exchange loss on remittance received from the ITUC-ISF 

Fund absorbed by ITUC-AP. 

3. Children Education Allowance – under-provision due to increase in tuition fee during 

the year 2011. 

Affiliation Fees Position as at 31 st December 2011 – A statement showing the paying 

membership, affiliation fees received and arrears of affiliation fees payable during the 

year 2011 is enclosed – please refer to Annexure A (8RGC/10-1b) from the audited 

Financial Statement. 

In addition, Annexure B (8RGC/10-1c) shows the affiliated organisations which are still 

in arrears in payment of affiliation fees as at 31 st December 2011. 

 

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BALANCE FUND EXPENSES EXPENSES TO BE TOTAL BALANCE 

AS AT RECEIVED ACCOUNTED ACCOUNTED EXPENSES AT AS AT Person 

DESCRIPTION FOLIO 01.01.2011 DURING 2011 TOTAL FOR FOR 31.12.2011 31.12.2011 in-charge REMARKS 

ISF allocations 2011 - ASIA EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 

Program of Action for Women: 


FINANCIAL POSITION OF INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY FUND (ITUC-ISF) 

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 

S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ 

- Regional Planning Workshop on Gender Equility 

in Singapore - 25 to 27 August 2011 7006002ISFAPL 41,477.37 41,477.37 (41,477.37) Jojo closed 

- 3rd Working Party on Pay Equity in Singapore, 

26 March 2011 7006000ISFAPL 5,483.35 - 5,483.35 (5,483.35) Jojo closed 

- Regional Consultation Mtg on Domestic Workers 

in Singapore, 22-25 April 2011 7006001ISFAPL 11,430.45 - 11,430.45 (11,430.45) Jojo closed 

Program of Action for Youth: 

- - - 58,391.17 - 58,391.17 (58,391.17) 

- ITUC-AP 4th Young Leadership Traning Course 

in Singapore, 13-28 July 2011 7007000ISFAPL 167,862.23 - 167,862.23 

Less: contribution from JILAF, Japan (90,092.00) (90,092.00) (77,770.23) Waka closed 

- Regional Youth Conference/Com Mtg in Singapore 

4 to 7 Septmeber 2011 7007001ISFAPL 34,445.18 34,445.18 (34,445.18) Waka closed 

- TUCP - Workshop on Collective Bargaining for 

Young TU Leaders in Mindanao, 19-20 Oct 2011 7007002ISFAPL 5,167.20 - 5,167.20 (5,167.20) Waka closed 

- KSBSI/KSPI - Young Leadership Training Course 

in Bogor, Indonesia, 13-15 November 2011 7007003ISFAPL 8,410.64 8,410.64 (8,410.64) Waka closed 

- CMTU - Youth Rally on Promotion ofEmployment 

in Mongolia, 3-4 November 2011 7007004ISFAPL 3,783.60 3,783.60 (3,783.60) Waka 

- - - 129,576.85 - 129,576.85 (129,576.85) 

ISF Allocation 2011 

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Educational and Other Activities: Asia and Pacific Education Programme: 

- ITUC-BC National Workshop on TU Rights of Migrant 

Workers in Dhaka - 30-31 July 2011 7004000ISFAPL - 3,367.75 - 3,367.75 (3,367.75) Haridasan closed 

- SEWA, India - Project on Organising Women Workers 

in the Informal Sectors in URBAN Areas 2011 7004001ISFAPL - - 31,791.94 31,791.94 (31,791.94) Haridasan on going 

- CTUCC - National Programme - Organising Advocacy 

through FM Radio Channel on Draft TU Law 7008001ISFAPL 2,426.00 - 2,426.00 (2,426.00) Ching closed 

- ITUC-AP Coordination with Afghan Trade Unions in 

Islamabad, Pakistan, 15-16 March 2011 7009000ISFAPL 11,997.62 - 11,997.62 (11,997.62) Patuan closed 

- ATUC Activities: 

- ATUC Research Work on Migrant Protection 7009001ISFAPL 6,245.00 6,245.00 (6,245.00) closed 

- ASEAN TUC Leaders' Meeting - 7-9 July 2011 7009001ISFAPL 5,498.01 5,498.01 (5,498.01) closed 

- FTUB - 1st Advance Leadership Course in Thailand, 

Kanchanaburi Province, 10-16 September 2011 7005000ISFAPL 31,538.76 - 31,538.76 (31,538.76) Waka closed 

- FTUC - Global Campaign Support for Fiji TUC 7009002ISFAPL 23,499.11 - 23,499.11 (23,499.11) closed 

- MTUC Malaysia for NUBE Legal Case 7009003ISFAPL 10,032.50 - 10,032.50 (10,032.50) closed 

- PWF - Labpor Law Reform & Organising - Plan of 

Action in Pakistan 7009004ISFAPL 6,040.00 - 6,040.00 (6,040.00) closed 

- Regional Programmes: 

- Regional Workshop - Planning on Action Programme II 

for National Action on Workers Rights - Bangkok, 23-25 

August 2011 7004010ISFAPL 44,873.42 - 44,873.42 (44,873.42) Haridasan closed 

- Regional Workshop - Planning on Organising EPZs 

in Manila - 16-17 November 2011 7004011ISFAPL 33,679.98 33,679.98 (33,679.98) Haridasan closed 

- Regional Workshop - Strategic on Employment 

Protection in Singapore - 27-29 September 2011 7005001ISFAPL 24,893.87 - 24,893.87 (24,893.87) Patuan closed 

- Mission to Cambodia in December 2011 7000807ISFAPL 2,457.32 - 2,457.32 (2,457.32) closed 

- - - 206,549.34 31,791.94 238,341.28 (238,341.28) 

Total expenditure as at 31 December 2011 - - - 394,517.36 31,791.94 426,309.30 (426,309.30) # 

Less Fund received from ITUC HQ - EUR 250,000 

in December 2011 @ S$1.6895 422,375.00 

Difference in exchange rate loss transferred to AP Gen Fund Account 

(3,934.30) Ref: Journal Entry - PA/2011/Pro/002 

# The total expenditure of S$426,309.30 if converted at rate of S$1.73 based on the same exchange rate used for the ITUC General Fund allocation it would be EUR 246,421.56. 

ISF Allocation 2011 

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FINANCIAL POSITION OF OTHER DEVELOPMENT AID FUNDS (ODAF) 



AS AT RECEIVED ACCOUNTED ACCOUNTED EXPENSES AT AS AT Director 

DESCRIPTION FOLIO 01.01.2011 During 2011 TOTAL FOR FOR 31.12.2011 31.12.2011 in-charge REMARKS 

S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ 

ITUC/ICTU Direct Funding Activities: 

- Balance brought forward from 2010 (S$-1,183.13 + 16,860.45) (15,677.32) (15,677.32) - - (15,677.32) Haridasan 

Amount received from ITUC HQ 15,677.32 15,677.32 - - - 15,677.32 

- ITUC/ICTU Project on Organising 9003511-ITUC01 

Informal Economy: 

National Workshops in 2011: 

- TUCP, Philippines - 11 to 12 January 2011 - - 4,618.95 - 4,618.95 (4,618.95) 

- NTUC-I, Nepal - 25to 26 April 2011 4,623.12 4,623.12 4,590.30 - 4,590.30 32.82 

- KSTL, East Timor - 17 to 18 April 2011 3,710.27 3,710.27 3,927.00 - 3,927.00 (216.73) 

- HMS, India - 19 to 20 May 2011 6,904.20 6,904.20 2,831.11 - 2,831.11 4,073.09 

- SEWA, India - 2 to 3 September 2011 - - 8,191.95 - 8,191.95 (8,191.95) 

- CMTU, Mongolia - 14 to 15 September 2011 - - 5,159.20 - 5,159.20 (5,159.20) 

- INTUC, India - 14 to 15 October 2011 7,151.65 7,151.65 5,553.85 - 5,553.85 1,597.80 

Total balance to-date (15,677.32) 38,066.56 22,389.24 34,872.36 - 34,872.36 (12,483.12) On going A/Cs 

ITUC HQ - Direct Funding Activities: 

- Balance brought forward from 2010 - 

- ITUC/ITUC-AP/LOTCO - Regional Conference on 

- fund received from ITUC - EUR 20K - B/F 9000051-ITUC01 35,874.00 35,874.00 44,293.36 - 44,293.36 Patuan - closed 

Less: balance transfer to ASF A/C (8,419.36) - (8,419.36) - 

- ITUC PRE-ILC Meeting in Singapore, 21-22 

March 2011 9000012-ITUC01 - 28,780.13 28,780.13 28,780.13 - 28,780.13 - Patuan - closed 

- ITUC/ITUC-AP HTUR Networking Meeting in 

Bangkok, 11-12 October 2011 9003811-ITUC01 - - - 36,177.13 36,177.13 

Less: inter-balance settlement with ITUC HQ (36,057.19) - (36,057.19) ref: PA/2011/Pro/005 

Less: Exchange loss transferred to AP (119.94) - (119.94) - Patuan - closed 

- ITUC/ITUC-AP Regional Meeting on HIV/AIDs in 

Malaysia - 20-21 December 2011 9003812-ITUC01 - - - 26,283.57 26,283.57 

Less: inter-balance settlement with ITUC HQ (26,294.05) (26,294.05) ref: PA/2011/Pro/004 

Less: Exchange gain transferred to AP 10.48 10.48 - Patuan - closed 

Total balance to-date - 64,654.13 64,654.13 64,654.13 - 64,654.13 - 

ODAF - 2011 

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Pakistan Earthquake Relief Fund 

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S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ 

- Balance brought forward from 2010 9001211-Relief 704,355.67 - 704,355.67 - - - 704,355.67 

Less: transferred to JTUC-RENGO Project & Other 

Solidarity Support A/C - 9002207-RENGO1 (704,355.67) - (704,355.67) - - - (704,355.67) 

Total balance to-date - - - - - - - account closed 

Indonesia Earthquake Relief Fund 

- Balance brought forward from 2010 9001213-Relief 104,725.56 - 104,725.56 - - - 104,725.56 



Total balance to-date - - - - - - # - account closed 

Burma - Cyclone Relief Fund: Support FTUB 

- Relief/Organising Activities in Burma from Rengo: 

- Balance brought forward from 2010 9002206-RENGO1 210,662.99 - 210,662.99 - - - 210,662.99 



Total balance to-date - - - - - - - account closed 

LO-FTF - OHSEI Captial Fund 

- Fund received - DKK1,156,000 - Bal b/f from 2010 9002100-LOFTF1 316,150.75 - 316,150.75 - - - 316,150.75 

Less: Expenditure/disbursements: 

- Warehouse charges for storing documents 1,589.63 1,589.63 (1,589.63) 

Total balance to-date 316,150.75 - 316,150.75 1,589.63 - 1,589.63 314,561.12 on account - c/f to 2011 

JTUC-RENGO - Projects & Other Solidarity Support (Earmarked Fund) 

- Fund received from JTUC-RENGO: 

Fund transferred from ASF - b/f 9002207RENGO1 77,075.00 77,075.00 - - - 77,075.00 

Fund received during the year - Yen 5m 76,500.00 76,500.00 - - - 76,500.00 

Fund transferred from: - - - - - 

- Pakistan Earthquake Relief Fund 704,355.67 704,355.67 - - - 704,355.67 

- Indonesia Earthquake Relief Fund 104,725.56 104,725.56 - - - 104,725.56 

- Burma - Cyclone Relief Fund: Support FTUB 210,662.99 210,662.99 - - - 210,662.99 

1,096,819.22 76,500.00 1,173,319.22 - - - 1,173,319.22 

Less Disbursements: 

- PWF Balakot Public School Project for Flood & Earthquake 

affected Children 144,672.04 144,672.04 (144,672.04) 

- FTUB - Organising Activities & Training in Burma 47,024.84 47,024.84 (47,024.84) 

- FTUC - support for Fiji TUC Global Campaign 38,998.36 38,998.36 (38,998.36) 

- NTUC-I - National Conference in Kathmandu 19,485.00 19,485.00 (19,485.00) 

- CITU-KSPI - Special Meeting & Activities 10,816.66 10,816.66 (10,816.66) 

ODAF - 2011 

Total balance to-date 1,096,819.22 76,500.00 1,173,319.22 230,695.24 30,301.66 260,996.90 912,322.32 account closed 

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LO-FTF Council - Project Contract - Component 1 

- Decent Work and the Labour Laws in Asia - 2009/2011 

S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ 

- Balance brought forward from 2010 9002301-LOFTF2 (9,633.25) - (9,633.25) - - - (9,633.25) 

- Fund received from LO-FTF council - 17,455.75 17,455.75 - - - 17,455.75 

- Expenses incurred in 2011: 

- Salary & CPF for Project Coordinator 2,138.30 - 2,138.30 (2,138.30) 

- General Expenses 5,684.20 - 5,684.20 (5,684.20) 

- Travel & other related expenses - - - - 

- LOFTF 2nd Regional Conference on Decent Work 

March 2011 9002310-LOFTF2 - 51,895.18 51,895.18 51,895.18 - 51,895.18 - 

Total balance to-date (9,633.25) 69,350.93 59,717.68 59,717.68 - 59,717.68 - Project ended 

ILO/ACTRAV Funding: 

- ILO/ACTRAV/ITUC-AP Seminar in Kyoto, Japan 

4-7 December 2011 9000224-ILOOTH - - - 11,205.22 - 11,205.22 (11,205.22) Patuan - on going 

- ILO/ACTRAV/ITUC-AP Reg. Conference on ILO 

Convention 189 on Domestic Workers in Manila 

October 2011 9000225-ILOOTH - - - 23,734.38 - 23,734.38 (23,734.38) GS/June 

Total balance to-date - - - 34,939.60 - 34,939.60 (34,939.60) 

Grand Total as at 31 December 2011 1,387,659.40 248,571.62 1,636,231.02 426,468.64 30,301.66 456,770.30 # 1,179,460.72 

ODAF - 2011 

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FINANCIAL POSITION OF ICFTU-APRO SOLIDARITY FUND (ASF) 



AS AT RECEIVED ACCOUNTED ACCOUNTED EXPENSES AT AS AT 

DESCRIPTION FOLIO 01.01.2011 DURING 2011 TOTAL FOR FOR 31.12.2011 31.12.2011 REMARKS 

S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ S$ 

Balance of fund brought forward from 2010 (473,876.80) - (473,876.80) - - - (473,876.80) 

Contribution received : 

- JTUC-RENGO - Yen 10,000,000.00 - 153,000.00 153,000.00 - - - 153,000.00 

- JTUC-RENGO - Yen 5,000,000.00 (for Specific purposes) 

transferred to JTUC-RENGO Earmarked Account - (77,075.00) (77,075.00) - - - (77,075.00) 

- ITUC-AP Youth Committee - 313.30 313.30 - - - 313.30 

Project and Activities, etc : 

On account (473,876.80) 76,238.30 (397,638.50) - - - (397,638.50) 

Fund from ILO/ACTRAV 54,489.20 54,489.20 - - - 54,489.20 

- CTUCC - Organising Seminars on Drat TU Law in 

Cambodia 8012401-ASFPL0 - - - 13,244.28 - 13,244.28 (13,244.28) 

- Publication Materials 8010116-ASFPL0 - - - 5,478.75 - 5,478.75 (5,478.75) 

- ITUC-AP Decent Work & Labour Laws Reform Activities 8012400-ASFPL0 - - - 2,541.07 - 2,541.07 (2,541.07) 

- Regional Conference - Working towards Better Working 

Conditions Focusing on Wages & Working Hours in 

Singapore, 13-15 September 2011 8011144-ASFPL0 - - - 45,711.15 - 45,711.15 (45,711.15) 

- CLC Reg Conference on HIV/AIDs (2010) 8011119-ASFPL0 - - - 8,419.36 - 8,419.36 (8,419.36) 

- GUFs/TUSSO Coordination Meeting 8011200-ASFPL0 - - - 4,708.54 - 4,708.54 (4,708.54) 

- SAARC Activities 8012402-ASFPL0 - - - 1,250.50 - 1,250.50 (1,250.50) 

Activity accounts - 54,489.20 54,489.20 81,353.65 - 81,353.65 (26,864.45) 

Grand Total as at 31 December 2011 (473,876.80) 130,727.50 (343,149.30) 81,353.65 - 81,353.65 (424,502.95) 

ASF Allocation 2011 

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ITUC-AP SOLIDARITY FUND (ASF) 

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 

S$ 

Balance as at 1st January 2011 2,924,500.56 

Excess of Payments over Receipts 73,573.10 

2,998,073.66 

Receipts: S$ S$ 

Contribution received: 

JTUC-RENGO, Japan - Yen 10,000,000 153,000.00 

Less: JTUC-RENGO, Japan - Yen 5,000,000 (special purposes) 

transferred to JTUC-RENGO Earmarked A/C (77,075.00) 

ITUC-AP Youth Committee 313.30 76,238.30 

Interest earned from Fixed Deposits and Auto-Save 

account 24,339.25 

Less: bank charges (140.00) 24,199.25 100,437.55 

Projects and Activities - see attachment for details: 

- Disbursement/Expenditure: 

- Projects and Activities (81,353.65) 

Less: contribution received 54,489.20 (26,864.45) (26,864.45) 

Excess of expenditure over income 73,573.10 

Represented by: 

Fund balance maintained by SNTUC (fixed deposits & current accounts) 2,948,699.81 

ITUC-AP on Accounts (credit balance) (424,502.95) 

Balance as per Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2011 2,524,196.86 

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ITUC-AP NATURAL DISASTER FUND 

Year ended 31 December 2011 

Unspent balance transferred from Tsunami Relief Fund - 2010 876,958.56 

Contribution received: - 

Less : Expenditure/Disbursements: 

- ACTU - contribution towards Queensland Flood - US$5K 6,498.50 

- NZCTU - contribution towards Christchurch Earthquake - US$5K 6,450.50 

- JTUC-RENGO - contribution towards Earthquake/Tsunami Fund 9,767.00 

- SERC - contribution towards Flood Relief in Bangkok 6,405.00 29,121.00 

S$ 

Balance as at 31 December 2011 847,837.56 

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ITUC-AP TAKITA EDUCATION FUND 

Year ended 31 December 2011 

Fund - balance b/f from 2010 52,960.91 

Add: Contribution received - 

S$ 

Less : Disbursements/Expenditure: 

- TUCP - Study expenses for Sis. Anna Lee Fos in Turin (6,607.50) 


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION - Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP) 

One Marina Boulevard, 9th Floor, NTUC Centre, Singapore 018989 

Inventory Listing as at 31 December 2011 (Only items over and above S$500/- are recorded) 

Original 

Date of Purchase Depreciated 

S/No Name of Supplier Description Serial No Purchase Unit Location Cost Value Remarks 

S$ S$ 

Equipment (upgrade and replacement): 

1 HIS InterSecure Solutions Pte Ltd Lord Duchess Safe SN0862 03-Mar-04 1 Finance Dept 609.00 - 

2 Canon Marketing Photocopier Machine-IR5055 CJQ00168 16-Feb-08 1 General Area On Lease Leasing for 6 years wef 16 Feb 2008 

3 Canon Marketing Photocopier Machine-IR5055 CJQ00290 16-Feb-08 1 General Area On Lease Leasing for 6 years wef 16 Feb 2008 

4 Purchae in Japan Sony PCG-Z1V/P Notebook 0045-446-751-049 07-Apr-04 1 Gen Sec 4,877.68 - 

5 Econ AV Concepts Pte Ltd EP 737 DLP Projector A863412AAAAAA1155 19-Apr-04 1 General Area 3,360.00 - 

6 Econ AV Concepts Pte Ltd EP 737 DLP Projector A863412AAAAAA1160 19-Apr-04 1 General Area 3,360.00 - 

7 PC Connect Pte Ltd HP Laserjet 1010 Printer SGFB883745 05-May-04 1 Organising Dept 387.14 - 

8 PC Connect Pte Ltd HP Deskjet 5652 Color Printer MY3B34P0Y3 05-May-04 1 General Area 318.36 - 

9 Acer Computer (s) Pte Ltd Acer Veriton 3600GT c/w LCD Monitor 15" U485393 08-Jun-04 1 Admin Dept - Temp 1,846.95 - 

10 JK Technology Pte Ltd HP Laserjet 1010 Printer SGFBL30611 08-Jun-04 1 Admin Dept - Tessy 336.00 - 

11 Digiphonic Systems Pte Ltd MEISEI MK440CT fully digital switching - 

(TDM/PCM) Business Telephone System: 

including 4 pcs Multi-Key Display fully digital 

Office telephone 

hand set (MK20D), 12 pcs Multi-Key Non-Display 

System at 1 Marina 

fully digital hand set and Incoming call 

Boulevard 

CallerID interfacing module 23-Feb-04 1 set 8,459.03 - 

12 Digiphonic Systems Pte Ltd MK440CT Integrated Call Management 

System (DigiCMS-2K ver 1.0) 23-Feb-04 1 Gen Sec 6,515.25 - 

13 Best Denki (s) Pte Ltd Panasonic NRB260B Refrigerator NGE-L031200529 09-Mar-04 1 General Area 503.00 

14 Best Denki (s) Pte Ltd Sharp Microwave R298H NGE-L010900065 09-Mar-04 1 General Area 201.00 - 

15 Goh Sin Huat Electrical Pte Ltd FRIGERIA-D5CH Hot/Cold Water Dispenser SN03090013 11-Mar-04 1 General Area 801.15 - 

16 Security Distributing & Marketing Proximity Card Access System complete Office Main & Back - 

17 Work Arena Pte Ltd Install Workstations & Conference Table 11-Mar-04 6 Gen Admin W/station 2,383.50 - 

Replacement during 2005: 


1 Challenger Store HP Laserjet 1010 Printer HP808736558198 06-Jan-05 1 Gen Sec Office 279.00 - 

Balance as at 31 December 2005 34,237.06 - 

Furniture and Fittings: 

1 Singapore Handicrafts Book Case-PLN2000R3Tier36" 01-Mar-04 2 Gen Sec 1,448.00 - 

2 IKEA Singapore Pte Ltd Billy Book Case -80X202 with extension 01-Mar-04 16 pcs 2 pcs x 8 rooms 2,824.00 - 

3 IKEA Singapore Pte Ltd EFF Base with Legs 2 doors Cabinet 01-Mar-04 8 pcs 2 pcs x 4 rooms 2,512.00 - 

4 Singapore Handicrafts Book Case-PLN2000R3Tier36" 15-Mar-04 2 Gen Sec 1,328.40 - 

5 IKEA Singapore Pte Ltd ENETRI Bookshelf 170X32 Oak EFF-P 23-Mar-04 2 Conference Room 248.00 - 

6 IKEA Singapore Pte Ltd Kolon Floor Protector 23-Mar-04 13 pcs 966.00 - 

7 SNTUC Costs for Office renovation includes 

builders consultancy fees and 9 sets of 

office tables, chairs, conference table 

and sofa set for GS room 10-Sep-04 General Office 31,949.01 - 

8 SNTUC IT infrastructure-vertical network 10-Sep-04 Office Networking 21,000.00 - 


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Original 



S$ S$ 


9 OM Tropicale & Pelle 1 Casa Table and 4 Bella Chairs 25-Nov-05 5 pcs General Office 1,584.00 - 

Balance as at 31 December 2005 63,859.41 - 


nil - 

Replacement/addition during 2007 - Furniture & Equipment : 

Balance as at 31 December 2006 - 

1 Quantun Automation Pte Lrd Replace & install ACU200 ML Security Door 

with card access System to front and back entrance 16/1/2007 1 Gen Office 5,985.00 - 

2 Purchased in Japan Panasonic Notebook with MS Office 2007 04-09-2007 1 Gen Sec 3,416.68 - 

3 Acer Computer TravelMate TM3274WXMI LXTH72209291225 31/7/2007 1 Common Area/ALC 2,129.30 - 

4 Acer Computer TravelMate TM3274WXMI LXTH72100243925 08-10-2007 1 Common Area/ALC 2,129.30 - 

5 Singtel Pte Ltd BlackBerry PDA 18-07-2007 1 Gen Sec 848.00 - 

6 Challenger MP-Plustek Smart Office Scanner S/No. 09070267 31/10/2007 1 Gen Office 669.00 - 


15,177.28 - 

1 Acer Computer Acer Travelmate 6292 Notebook LXTG60Z230 03-04-2008 1 Patuan - Edu & Org 2,340.00 - 

2 Acer Computer Acer Travelmate 6292 Notebook LXTG60X0478 14/3/2008 1 Haridasan - Rights 2,117.00 - 


4,457.00 - 

1 Best Denki Store Fijitsu Notebook M2010 JR2A9270B41YYN 30-07-2009 1 Common use 959.90 - 

2 Challenger Acer Netbook ZG5 LUS040B206907106932547 19-03-2009 1 Common use 638.00 - 

3 Acer Computer Acer Veriton S670G Harddisc Drive U701868 23-04-2009 1 Tessy - replacement 856.00 - 

4 Stone Forest Upgrade AccPac Software to 5.5A Accounting Software 29-05-2009 1 Finance Dept 7,695.00 - 

5 Challenger Canon Portable Printer S7282074F 13-08-2009 1 Common use 711.49 - 

6 Acer Computer Acer Travelmate TM6293 LXTQP0ZH44936007C62300 01-12-2009 1 Jojo - replacement 1,305.40 - 


12,165.79 - 

8RGC/10-1k 


1 Acer Computer Acer Travelmate TM6293 LXTQP032470020069B2300 09-02-2010 1 Kathleen Koa 1,305.40 - not functioning - written off on 24/4/2012 

2 Acer Computer Acer Veriton X480G ETLGL0W05800400B294375 22-02-2010 1 June - replacement 1,404.91 - written-off on 17/8/12 

4 Acer Computer Acer TM8371G-732G32n LXTTK030210200033A2300 18-05-2010 1 Ching - replacement 1,428.45 - not functioning - written off on 4/5/2012 

5 Acer Computer Acer Veriton S680G CPU U724689 07-06-2010 1 Rozana - replacement 909.50 - 

6 Challenger Acer AOD260 N475 Netbook 8887815434594 23-07-2010 1 Admin - Gen use 599.00 - 

7 Challenger Acer AOD260 N475 Netbook 0885370025422 23-07-2010 1 Admin - Gen use 599.00 - 

8 Acer Computer Acer LCD Monitor V173Db ETLBN0C17503107DE40G7 06-08-2010 1 Tessy - replacement 230.05 - 

9 Challenger Toshiba NB305-A102SB N455 Netbook S/N 7A405401K 13-08-2010 1 Admin - Gen use 569.00 - 

10 Challenger ASUS 1015PEM N550 Netbook c/w MS Office S/N A90AAS065613 27-09-2010 1 Haridasan 956.00 - 

11 Challenger Apple iPad MC349ZPP/A 16GB wifi+3G GB037UGIA90 27-09-2010 1 Andy Soo 997.00 - 

12 Challenger Apple iPad MC349ZPP/A 16GB wifi+3G GB037P7WA90 27-09-2010 1 Kathleen Koa 997.00 - 

13 Challenger Apple iPad MC349ZPP/A 16GB wifi+3G GB037DQLA90 05-10-2010 1 Patuan 984.33 - 

14 Challenger Apple iPad MC349ZPP/A 16GB wifi+3G GB037RKQA90 05-10-2010 1 June Wong 984.33 - 

15 Challenger Apple iPad MC349ZPP/A 16GB wifi+3G GB037PIRA90 05-10-2010 1 N Suzuki 984.33 - 

16 JUZZ1 ThinkPad T410 2537-RZ8 c/w software S/N R899VNV 20-10-2010 1 Andy - replacement 2,847.00 - 

17 Apple Store S'pore Apple iPad MC349ZPP/A 64GB wifi GB045RZWZ38 25-10-2010 1 Ching 932.00 - 

18 Apple Store S'pore Apple iPad MC349ZPP/A 64GB wifi GB045Z54Z38 25-10-2010 1 Jojo 932.00 - 

19 South Asia Computer Olympus DVR LS-11 Digital Recorder S/N200111335 01-12-2010 1 Admin - June 479.22 - 

20 SPRINT Store Casio EX2800 Digital Camera 21-12-2010 2 Admin - June 458.00 - 

18,596.52 - 

29 

INVENTORY

Original 



S$ S$ 


8RGC/10-1k 


1 Acer Computer Acer VERITON S6610G Desktop PDVCB00015130041129202 09-09-2011 1 GS Main Room 1,442.36 961.57 

2 Acer Computer Acer VERITON S6610G Desktop PDVCB00015136069D49203 26-09-2011 1 GS Workstation Room 1,442.36 961.57 transfer to Sis. June Wong - 17/8/12 

3 AKIBA, Japan Panasonic Notebook CF-J10TYPHR 1HKSA23253 06-10-2011 1 GS use 2,277.00 1,518.00 

4 Acer Computer Acer VERITON S6610G Desktop PDVCB000151380593C9203 06-10-2011 1 Haridasan 1,442.36 961.57 

5 Sunlight Electric, Japan Fujitsu Life Book AH77/E WF2B3-VJ237 25-11-2011 1 Chigusa Fujikawa 2,756.00 1,837.33 

6 Challenger Apple iPad2 MC769ZP/A 16GB wifi DLXGKTDZDFHW 01-12-2011 1 Chigusa Fujikawa 722.00 481.33 

10,082.08 6,721.39 

Total Net Value of Equipment and Furniture & Fittings as at 31 December 2011 158,575.14 6,721.39 

Accounting Policy on Fixed Assets: 

Fixed Assets purchased for the year are treated as expenses and a nominal sum of S$1/- is retained in the fixed assets account. This is in keeping with the organisation's policy of 

following an annual budget allocation for all costs. Inventory records are seperately maintained to account for the control and use of the fixed assets. The depreciated value is computed 

on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: 

- Furniture and Fittings - 5 years 

- Equipment & Software - 3 years 

The above equipment and Furniture & Fittings are listed from the location of the APRO Office at One Marina Boulevard. 

Confirmed & Authorised by: 

Signed 

Noriyuki Suzuki 

General Secretary 

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INVENTORY

8RGC/10-1l 



INTERNAL AUDUTORS REPORT - YEAR 2011 


8 - 9 May 2012, Singapore 

To: 

The ITUC - Asia Pacific Regional General Council 

The ITUC - Asia Pacific Regional Conference 

I. Financial Management of the ITUC-AP 

1. We, the undersigned, wish to express at the outset our thanks to the 2 nd Regional 

Conference of the ITUC-AP held in Singapore, May 2011, for having elected us as the 

ITUC-AP Internal Auditors for the 2 nd Conference period. 

2. The internal audit was carried out at the ITUC-AP Secretariat in Singapore on 8 and 9 

May 2012. 

3. We received from the ITUC-AP General Secretary the Financial Reports, including the 

Constitution and other documents prior to the internal audit, which included the annual 

financial statements and explanatory notes for the year ended 31 December 2011, duly 

certified by the Chartered Accountants. Books of accounts, vouchers and other records 

were also made available to us for inspection. During the audit, the General Secretary 

and staff were readily available for clarifications and explanations. 

4. On the basis of our study of the financial statements and the revised budget for the year 

ended 31 December 2011, we concluded that the finances of the ITUC-AP had been 

cautiously managed and controlled. 

5. During the audit, we were apprised of the financial contributions from the ITUC to the 

ITUC-AP and consultation process as follows: 

a) General Fund Contribution 2010 

The ITUC contributed a sum of SGD 1,484,456 (Euros 718,000, Based on 

exchange rate of SGD 2.07 = Euro 1) to the ITUC-AP. 

b) General Fund Contribution 2011 

The ITUC contributed a sum of SGD 1,242,659 (Euros 716,230, based on 

exchange rate of SGD 1.73 = Euro 1). The ITUC also added SGD 238,459 (Euros 

137,500) mainly to support the costs of the 2 nd Regional Conference. 

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c) General Fund Contribution 2012 

The ITUC contributed a sum of SGD 1,264,371 (Euros 726,692. based on 

exchange rate of SGD 1.74 = Euro 1). Consultation has been made between the 

ITUC and the ITUC-AP to find projects to cover for the fall in income. The projects 

should cover not only activities but also general administration. The consultation 

had been supported by a group of the ITUC Executive Bureau Members from the 

ITUC-AP, consisting of the ACTU, the INTUC, the JTUC and the SNTUC. 

d) Exchange Loss 

There was no clear decision or policy by the ITUC on how to deal with the 

exchange fluctuations. 

II. Auditors’ Observations and Comments 

6. After having examined the financial report and related information, and clarification 

obtained from the ITUC-AP General Secretary, we submit herewith our observations 

and comments as follows: 

a) Financial Position 2011 and Beyond 

We express our concern about the serious impact of the foreign exchange 

variations between the Euro Dollars and Singapore Dollars which resulted in a 

considerable amount of reduction in the general fund contribution from the ITUC to 

the ITUC-AP, and the ITUC has yet to give us a clear policy on how to settle the 

exchange fluctuations. 

Accordingly, in order to maintain a firm financial sustainability of the ITUC-AP 

Secretariat, we request the ITUC to set the principles of regional allocations with 

transparent criteria as soon as possible, so that the regional governing bodies, with 

a certain degree of predictability, can take the necessary action accordingly. 

b) Affiliation Fees 

We have noted that the affiliation fees structure had been revised. We appeal to all 

affiliated organisations to strictly comply with the constitutional obligation to pay up 

their affiliation fees fully and timely. 

c) ITUC-AP Activities 

We have noted, with appreciation, that the ITUC-AP activities are based on the 

Decisions of the 2 nd Regional Conference, consisting of 16 Resolutions, the 

Platform of Action for Gender Equality and the ITUC-AP Youth Charter, which are in 

line with the ITUC Congress decisions and programmes, giving due consideration 

to regional particularities. We further request that the current level of activities 

should be maintained despite the existing financial constraint. 

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d) Guidelines for Programmes and Projects Management 

We reiterate the importance of the guidelines endorsed by the ITUC-AP Regional 

General Council in regulating the programmes and project management of the 

ITUC-AP. We urge all affiliates to recognise the administrative difficulties faced by 

the Secretariat, such as last minute submission of requests or delay in reporting by 

affiliated organisations, and we strongly appeal to all affiliates to accord maximum 

support to the work of the Secretariat. 

e) ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund & Natural Disaster Fund 

We noted that a number of projects and programmes are continuously undertaken 

through the allocations from the ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund. We also noted the efforts 

made in progress of the relief works undertaken by the ITUC-AP and its affiliated 

organisations, and we appeal to all affiliated organisations to continue their support 

and to give regular contributions to both the ITUC-AP Solidarity Fund and the 

Natural Disaster Fund. 

III. Conclusion 

7. In conclusion, we continue to urge the General Secretary, with the full support of the 

governing bodies, to continue his efforts to strengthen the financial base of the ITUC- 

AP, in close consultation and with the support of the ITUC. 

8. The ITUC-AP Secretariat is located in the National Trades Union Congress (SNTUC) 

Centre and it continues to offer the office space for the ITUC-AP Secretariat free of cost. 

We would like to put on record our sincere appreciation to the Singapore National 

Trades Union Congress for its solidarity support. 

9. We again acknowledge with thanks, the full co-operation we had received during the 

internal audit from the General Secretary and the ITUC-AP Secretariat. 

J R Bhosale Maria Emeninta Hiroshi Kimura 

Internal Auditor Internal Auditor Internal Auditor 

(HMS, India) (KSBSI, Indonesia) (JTUC, Japan) 

Singapore, 9 May 2012 

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8RGC/10-2 






Agenda 10-2: 

Representation from Affiliated Organisations 

1. Changes of Membership 

The ITUC-AP was notified the following changes of membership: 

Name of 

Organisation 

Old 

Membership 

New 

Membership 

Effective 

Variation 

SEWA, India 1,325,752 1,351,493 1 st Jan 2012 25,741 

PWF, Pakistan 800,000 650,000 1 st July 2011 (150,000) 

Recommendation: 

The Regional General Council is requested to rectify the above changes of 

membership. 

2. Request for Wavier of Affiliation Fees 

GFWTU, Yemen 

A communication received from the Secretary General dated 8 May 2012 requested for 

the wavier of affiliation fees in arrears and the current affiliation fees for the year 2012. 

The affiliation fees payable by the GFWTU are as follows: 

Affiliation Fees due for 2 nd to 4 th quarters of 2011 - US$ 547.76 

Affiliation Fees due for the year of 2012 - 768.25 

----------------- 

Total Amount Due US$ 1,316.01 

========== 

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The Republic of Yemen has been in political turmoil since January 2011 when the Arab 

Spring began. Violent uprisings against the autocratic rule of the President Ali Abdullah 

Saleh since 1978 pushed Yemen into severe humanitarian crisis and massive 

unemployment. The GFWTF had intended to pay the affiliation fees in arrears at the 2 nd 

ITUC-AP Regional Conference in May 2011; however, due to the deteriorating situation, 

the GFWTU could not attend the Conference. The GFWTU has appealed to the ITUC- 

AP to waive the affiliation fees in arrears so that they could use the funds for various 

trade union actions. 

Recommendations: 

The Regional General Council is invited to consider the following: 

1. In view of the current situation in Yemen, the Regional General Council is 

requested to deliberate on the appeal of the GFWTU for wavier of affiliation 

fees up to the year 2012; and 

2. The 2 nd Regional General Council Meeting held in Bangkok, November 2008, 

endorsed the following criteria for wavier of affiliation fees: 

a. Suspension of trade union rights; and 

b. Political oppression of trade unions. 

In addition to the above, the Regional General Council is requested to 

endorse one additional criterion as follows: 

c. Civil war or social situation alike. 

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8RGC/10-3 






Agenda 10-3: ITUC-AP Administrative Budget Proposals 2013 

(Documents reported to the 7 th Regional Executive Bureau Meeting, 29 October 2012) 

The ITUC-AP Administrative Budget Proposals for the year 2013 are enclosed (8RGC/10-3- 

1 / 8RGC/10-3-2 / 8RGC/10-3-3). The proposals have been forwarded to the ITUC for 

consideration by the 10 th ITUC General Council Meeting. 

The outcome from the 10 th ITUC General Council will be orally reported. 


The Regional General Council is requested to approve the enclosed Administrative 

Budget Proposals for the year 2013 subject to revision, if any. 

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8RGC/10-3-1a 


INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION - ASIA PACIFIC (ITUC-Asia Pacific) 

Administrative Budget for the year 2013 - Esimtates 

Approved Admin 

Budget Budget 

(Revised) Proposals Variance 

GENERAL FUND: 2012 2013 + / (-) 

S$ S$ % 

Income 

Affiliation fees income 261,300 337,321 29.1 

ITUC General Fund Contribution 1,264,371 1,311,153 3.7 

1,525,671 1,648,474 

Insufficiency arises from exchange differences 

and level of allocation 275,449 

Anticipated Shortfall -deficit 71,880 223,526 

Expenditure 

1,873,000 1,872,000 32.8 

1.0 Conference, Meetings, and Travelling Expenses 581,000 581,000 

2.0 Special Mission 20,000 25,000 

3.0 Office Rent and Upkeep 119,000 121,000 

4.0 Office Expenses 97,500 93,000 

5.0 Direct Staff Expenditure 1,000,000 996,200 

6.0 Incidental Staff Expenditure 24,000 24,500 

7.0 Publications and Publicity 11,000 11,000 

8.0 Furniture and Equipment 20,000 20,000 

9.0 Miscellaneous/Contingencies 500 300 

1,873,000 1,872,000 

Estimated Conversion Rate 

2012 2013 

US$1 = S$1.20 US$1 = S$1.20 

1,873,000 1,872,000 

Estimated Expenditure 2013 

Publications and Publicity 

1% 

Furniture and Equipment 

1% 

Conference, Meetings, and Travelling 

Expenses 

Incidental Staff 

Expenditure 

1% 

Miscellaneous/Contingenci 

es 

0% 

Special Mission 

Office Rent and Upkeep 

Office Expenses 

Direct Staff Expenditure 

Incidental Staff Expenditure 

Direct Staff Expenditure 

53% 

Conference, Meetings, and 

Travelling Expenses 

31% 

Special Mission 

1% 

Publications and Publicity 

Furniture and Equipment 

Miscellaneous/Contingencies 

Office Rent and Upkeep 

7% 

Office Expenses 

5% 

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8RGC/10-3-1a 



Expenditure Budget for the year 2013 - Estimates 

1.0 Conference, Meetings, and Travelling 

Expenses, etc. 


Budget Budget 

(Revised) Proposals 

2012 2013 

S$ S$ 

1.1 Regional Governing Bodies Meetings: 

1.1.1 Regional Conference (Provision) 70,000 70,000 

1.1.2 RGC and REB Meeting Expenses 200,000 200,000 

1.1.3 Women Committee Meeting 40,000 40,000 

1.1.4 Youth Committee Meeting 40,000 40,000 

1.2 Internal Audit Expenses 7,000 7,000 

1.3 Travel Staff 200,000 200,000 

1.4 Travel Others 10,000 10,000 

1.5 Local Conveyance 6,000 6,000 

1.6 Official Entertainment/Representation 8,000 8,000 

581,000 581,000 

2.0 Special Mission 20,000 25,000 

3.0 Office Rent and Upkeep 

3.1 Office Rent - ITUC-AP Office (135,000) (135,000) # 

3.2 Provision for New Office Furniture & Fittings - 

3.3 Office Maintenance, Cleaning & Utilities 111,000 113,000 

3.4 Insurance (Fire and Burglary) 1,000 1,000 

3.5 Repairs and Maintenance 7,000 7,000 

119,000 121,000 

4.0 Office Expenses 

4.1 Stationery and Supplies 8,000 8,000 

4.2 Postages 7,000 5,000 

4.3 Telephone, Telex and Fax 20,000 21,000 

4.4 Audit Fee (External) 7,000 7,000 

4.5 Maintenance of IT Equipment/Homepage 43,500 40,000 

4.6 Office General Expenses (including bank 

charges, currency fluctuation, etc.) 12,000 12,000 

97,500 93,000 

# The Office space at the NTUC Centre for the ITUC-AP Secretariat in Singapore based on the current open 

market is estimated to be S$135,000 (4,000 sq ft) representing contribution from the Singapore National Trades 

Union Congress (SNTUC) that provided the necessary office space and related services free of costs. 

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8RGC/10-3-1a 



Expenditure Budget for the year 2013 - Estimates 

5.0 Direct Staff Expenditure 


Budget Budget 

(Revised) Proposals 

2012 2013 

S$ S$ 

5.1 Salary 649,178 650,000 

5.2 Social Security Benefits (CPF) 50,354 46,000 

5.3 Medical Insurance/Reimbursement 31,200 31,200 

5.4 Accommodation Allowance & Agent fees 111,200 110,000 

5.5 13th Month Pay & Others 110,806 111,000 

5.6 Holiday Allowance 47,262 48,000 

1,000,000 996,200 

6.0 Incidental Staff Expenditure 

6.1 Travel cost for overseas staff and family on 

home leave (once in 2 years) 5,000 5,000 

6.2 Staff Welfare Activity 5,000 5,000 

6.3 Short-Term Services & Others 6,000 6,000 

6.4 Installation/Shifting Allowance 5,000 5,000 

6.5 Children's Education Allowance 3,000 3,500 

24,000 24,500 

7.0 Publication and Publicity Expenses 

7.1 Newspapers and Periodicals 3,000 3,000 

7.2 Cost of Books 3,000 3,000 

7.3 Printing Cost of Booklets 5,000 5,000 

11,000 11,000 

8.0 Furniture and Equipment 

Replacement & Upgrades 20,000 20,000 

9.0 Miscellaneous/Contingencies 500 300 

Total 1,873,000 1,872,000 

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8RGC/10-3-1b 



Administrative Budget for the year 2013 

Explanatory Note 

INCOME 

1. Affiliation Fees 

Income from affiliation fees for the year 2013 is calculated based on the new affiliation 

fees and structure that were approved by the 2 nd ITUC-AP Regional Conference held in 

May 2011 in Singapore. 

The expected income from affiliation fees for the year 2013 is estimated based on the 

exchange rate of US$1 = S$1.20 which is lower at the current prevailing rates taking into 

accounts the changes in paying membership of the affiliated organisations and other 

unforeseen circumstances. 

2. ITUC General Fund Contribution 

The ITUC General Fund Contribution to the ITUC-AP is maintaining in the terms of in 

Singapore Dollars (SGD) base. It is requested that the estimated budget for the year 

2013 be increased by 3.7% (SGD 46,782.00) to cover inflationary costs and to sustain 

stable financial positions of the ITUC-AP Secretariat. 

The increase in 3.7% of the ITUC General Fund Contribution is based on the mid-year of 

the Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI) less accommodation. The Singapore CPI 

had been upped by 10% since from the year 2008 to 2012. 

EXPENDITURE 

The overall expenses are estimated on the basic of practically expected expenditure to be 

incurred for the year. 

1.0 Conference, Meetings and Travelling Expenses – no change. 

2.0 Special Mission – increased in provision comparing to 2012. 

3.0 Office Rent and Upkeep – slight increased on office maintenance, cleaning & 

utilities. 

Note: The Office space at the NTUC Centre for the ITUC-AP Secretariat is 

estimated to be S$135,000 (4,000 sq ft) per annum paid/contributed by the 

SNTUC, Singapore. 

4.0 Office Expenses – no change. 

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5.0/6.0 Direct and Incidental Staff Expenditure – The ITUC-AP Secretariat in Singapore 

will be composed of 5 Directors, 3 Officers*, 2 Secretarial Staff and the General 

Secretary for the year 2013. 

* One Officer is seconded from our affiliated organisation, JTUC-RENGO and the 

salaries and incidental allowances are fully borne by the sponsoring organisation. 

5.1 Social Security Benefits – Provision for CPF (Social Security Benefits) 

contributions for the local staff is made in accordance with the relevant laws in 

Singapore. 

5.2 Medical Insurance/Reimbursement – no change. 

5.3 Accommodation Allowance – provision based on the Staff Association MOU. 

6.0 Incidental Staff Expenditure – no change in provision except increased in 

provision for Children’s Education Allowance for 1 staff member. 

7.0 Publication and Publicity Expenses – no change. 

8.0 Furniture and Equipment – no change. 

9.0 Miscellaneous/Contingencies – provision for expenses on item not covered 

above and other unforeseen and contingent expenses. 

Budgetnote2013 

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8RGC10-3-3 



AFFILIATION FEES FOR THE YEAR 2013 (Estimates) 

For Inofrmation only 

Documents not for Circulation 

Rate at Rate at Expected 

PAYING 1st & 2nd 3rd & 4th Affiliation Fees 

S/No. NAME OF ORGAN COUNTRY MEMBERSHIP Band Qtrs Qtrs for the year 2013 

US$ US$ US$ S$ 

ITUC BAND 1-A 

01 ACTU AUSTRALIA 1,200,000 1-A 20.00 22.50 25,500.00 30,600.00 

02 HKCTU HONG KONG 165,000 1-A 20.00 22.50 3,506.25 4,207.50 

03 HKTUC HONG KONG 5,000 1-A 20.00 22.50 106.25 127.50 

04 JTUC-RENGO JAPAN 6,668,649 1-A 27.50 26.25 179,219.94 215,063.93 

05 KTUF KUWAIT 35,000 1-A 20.00 22.50 743.75 892.50 

06 SNTUC SINGAPORE 228,000 1-A 20.00 22.50 4,845.00 5,814.00 

8,301,649 

ITUC-Band 1-B 

01 GFBTU BAHRAIN 10,000 1-B 17.50 18.75 181.25 217.50 

02 HISTADRUT ISRAEL 450,000 1-B 17.50 18.75 8,156.25 9,787.50 

03 FKTU KOREA 600,000 1-B 17.50 18.75 10,875.00 13,050.00 

04 KCTU KOREA 501,000 1-B 17.50 18.75 9,080.63 10,896.75 

05 NZCTU NEW ZEALAND 180,000 1-B 17.50 18.75 3,262.50 3,915.00 

06 CFL TAIWAN (ROC) 60,000 1-B 17.50 18.75 1,087.50 1,305.00 

1,801,000 

ITUC BAND 2 

01 MTUC MALAYSIA 300,000 2 11.00 13.00 3,600.00 4,320.00 

02 TURK-IS TURKEY 400,000 2 11.00 13.00 4,800.00 5,760.00 

03 HAK-IS TURKEY 110,000 2 11.00 13.00 1,320.00 1,584.00 

810,000 

ITUC BAND 3 

01 CIWA COOK ISLAND 1,200 3 8.50 9.25 10.65 12.78 

02 FTUC FIJI 33,000 3 8.50 9.25 292.88 351.45 

03 GFJTU JORDON 120,000 3 8.50 9.25 1,065.00 1,278.00 

154,200 

ITUC BAND 4 

01 TUCP PHILIPPINES 300,000 4 7.50 7.75 2,287.50 2,745.00 

02 FFW PHILIPPINES 27,078 4 7.50 7.75 206.47 247.76 

03 NCPE THAILAND 20,000 4 7.50 7.75 152.50 183.00 

04 SERC THAILAND 50,000 4 7.50 7.75 381.25 457.50 

05 LCT THAILAND 8,500 4 7.50 7.75 64.81 77.78 

06 TTUC THAILAND 8,000 4 7.50 7.75 61.00 73.20 

07 STUC SAMOA 1,070 4 7.50 7.75 8.16 9.79 

08 VTUC VANUATU 3,000 4 7.50 7.75 22.88 27.45 

417,648 

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Rate at Rate at Expected 

PAYING 1st & 2nd 3rd & 4th Affiliation Fees 

S/No. NAME OF ORGAN COUNTRY MEMBERSHIP Band Qtrs Qtrs for the year 2013 

US$ US$ US$ S$ 

ITUC BAND 5 

01 BJSD BANGLADESH 180,000 5 2.26 2.40 419.40 503.28 

02 JSL BANGLADESH 150,000 5 2.26 2.40 349.50 419.40 

03 BFTUC BANGLADESH 62,500 5 2.26 2.40 145.63 174.75 

04 BSSF BANGLADESH 89,715 5 2.26 2.40 209.04 250.84 

05 BMSF BANGLADESH 40,000 5 2.26 2.40 93.20 111.84 

06 BLF (JSP) BANGLADESH 36,000 5 2.26 2.40 83.88 100.66 

07 FTUB BURMA 10,000 5 2.26 2.40 # - - 

08 INTUC INDIA 1,320,000 5 2.26 2.40 3,075.60 3,690.72 

09 HMS INDIA 1,300,000 5 2.26 2.40 3,029.00 3,634.80 

10 SEWA INDIA 1,351,493 5 2.26 2.40 3,148.98 3,778.77 

11 ITUC (CITU) INDONESIA 506,236 5 2.26 2.40 1,179.53 1,415.44 

12 KSBSI INDONESIA 426,000 5 2.26 2.40 992.58 1,191.10 

13 KTUC KIRIBATI 3,000 5 2.26 2.40 6.99 8.39 

14 CMTU MONGOLIA 450,000 5 2.26 2.40 1,048.50 1,258.20 

15 NTUC - I NEPAL 350,000 5 2.26 2.40 815.50 978.60 

16 GEFONT NEPAL 304,000 5 2.26 2.40 708.32 849.98 

17 PWF PAKISTAN 650,000 5 2.26 2.40 1,514.50 1,817.40 

18 APTUC PAKISTAN 150,000 5 2.26 2.40 349.50 419.40 

19 PGFTU PALESTINE 267,524 5 2.26 2.40 623.33 748.00 

20 NTUF SRI LANKA 400,000 5 2.26 2.40 932.00 1,118.40 

21 CWC SRI LANKA 190,000 5 2.26 2.40 442.70 531.24 

22 NWC SRI LANKA 52,600 5 2.26 2.40 122.56 147.07 

23 SLNSS SRI LANKA 68,000 5 2.26 2.40 158.44 190.13 

24 GFWTU YEMEN 350,000 5 2.26 2.40 815.50 978.60 

8,707,068 

50 20,191,565 281,101.58 337,321.89 

Say 337,321.00 

# FTUB, Burma - affiliation fees is wavied for the time being due to the denial of fundamental trade union rights in Burma. 

Estimated Exchange Rate applied: 

2012 - US$1 = S$1.20 

2013 - US$1 = S$1.20 

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8RGC/10-4 






Agenda 10-4: Expenses of Members of the Regional General Council and Regional 

Executive Bureau 

(Documents reported to the 7 th Regional Executive Bureau Meeting, 29 October 2012) 

An oral report will be made regarding deliberations at the 7 th ITUC-AP Regional Executive 

Bureau Meeting. 


The Regional General Council is requested to approve the recommendation made by 

the ITUC-AP Regional Executive Bureau. 

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8RGC/10-5 






Agenda 10-5: 

Project Proposal to fill the Gap of the ITUC General Fund Allocations 

between 2011 and 2012 

(Documents reported to the 7 th Regional Executive Bureau – 29 th October 2012) 

An oral report will be made. 


The Regional General Council is requested to take note the above. 

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