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Future-oriented Statement of Operations and Notes 2020-2021

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Future Oriented Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

For the year ending March 31 (in thousands of dollars)Forecast Results 2019-20Planned Results 2020-21
Expenses
International Advocacy and Diplomacy916,485913,045
Trade and Investment385,127386,876
Development, Peace and Security Programming4,356,4754,598,550
Help for Canadians Abroad59,71953,074
Support for Canada's Presence Abroad1,143,0701,111,475
Internal Services263,329267,135
Expenses incurred on behalf of Government(438,680)(422,429)
Total expenses6,685,5256,907,726
Revenues
Gain on disposal of tangible capital assets (net)31,9915,835
Sales of goods and services119,333122,230
Amortization of discount on loans27,62033,000
Gain on foreign exchange unrealized47,35520,599
Miscellaneous revenues22,03219,222
Revenues earned on behalf of Government(213,424)(168,089)
Total revenues34,90732,797
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers6,650,6186,874,929

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the future-oriented statement of operations.

Notes to the Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

1. Methodology and Significant Assumptions

The Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (FOSO) has been prepared on the basis of government priorities and departmental plans as described in the Departmental Plan (DP).

The main assumptions presented in the FOSO are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions that are based on an analysis of the past performance of the department. The main assumptions underlying the forecasts are as follows:

These assumptions are adopted as at January 10, 2020.

2. Variations and Changes to the Forecast Financial Information

While every attempt has been made to forecast final results for the remainder of 2019-20 and for 2020-21, actual results achieved for both years are likely to vary from the forecast information presented, and this variation could be material.

In preparing this Future-Oriented Statement of Operations, the Department has made estimates and assumptions concerning the future. These estimates and assumptions may differ from the subsequent actual results. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Factors that could lead to material differences between the future-oriented statement of operations and the historical statement of operations include:

Once the Departmental Plan is presented, the Department will not be updating the forecasts for any changes to appropriations or forecast financial information made in ensuing supplementary estimates. Variances will be explained in the Departmental Results Report (DRR).

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ's Future-Oriented Statement of Operations has been prepared using the Government's accounting policies stated below, which are based on Canadian public sector accounting standards. The presentation and results using Treasury Board accounting standard 1.2 in effect at the time of the preparation of this FOSO, do not result in any significant differences from Canadian public sector accounting standards.

Significant accounting policies are as follows:

(a) Expenses

Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses for the Department's operations are recorded when goods are received or services are rendered including services provided without charge for accommodation, employer contributions to health and dental insurance plans, legal services and workers’ compensation, which are recorded as expenses at their estimated cost. Vacation pay and compensatory leave are accrued and expenses are recorded as the benefits are earned by employees under their respective terms of employment.

Transfer payments are recorded as expenses when the recipient has met the eligibility criteria or fulfilled the terms of a contractual transfer agreement or, in the case of transactions which do not form part of an existing program, when the Government announces a decision to make a non-recurring transfer, provided the enabling legislation or authorization for payment receives parliamentary approval prior to the completion of the financial statement. Transfer payments that become repayable as a result of conditions specified in the contribution agreement that have come into being are recorded as a reduction to transfer payment expense and as a receivable.

Expenses also include provisions to reflect changes in the value of assets, including provisions for bad debt on accounts receivable and provision for valuation on loans, investments and advances, or liabilities, including contingent liabilities, to the extent that the future event is likely to occur and a reasonable estimate can be made at the time of the preparation of the FOSO.

Expenses also include amortization of tangible capital assets which are capitalized at their acquisition cost. Amortization of tangible capital assets is done on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset.

Expenses related to assets that are not available to discharge the Department's liabilities are considered to be incurred on behalf of the Government of Canada and are therefore presented in reduction of the entity's gross expenses.

(b) Revenues

Revenues from regulatory fees are recognized in the accounts based on the services provided in the year.

Funds received from external parties for specified purposes are recorded upon receipt as deferred revenue. These revenues are recognized in the period in which the related expenses are incurred.

Funds that have been received are recorded as deferred revenue, provided the Department has an obligation to other parties for the provision of goods, services or the use of assets in the future.

Other revenues are accounted for in the period in which the underlying transaction or event that gave rise to the revenues takes place.

Revenues that are non-respendable are not available to discharge the Department's liabilities. While the Deputy Head is expected to maintain accounting control, he has no authority regarding the disposition of non-respendable revenues. As a result, non-respendable revenues are considered to be earned on behalf of the Government of Canada and are therefore presented in reduction of the Department's gross revenues.

4. Parliamentary Authorities

The Department is financed by the Government of Canada through parliamentary authorities. Financial reporting of authorities provided to the Department do not parallel financial reporting according to generally accepted accounting principles since authorities are primarily based on cash flow requirements. Items recognized in the Department's Future-oriented Statement of Operations in one year may be funded through parliamentary authorities in prior, current or future years. Accordingly, the Department has different net cost of operations for the year on a government funding basis than on an accrual accounting basis. The differences are reconciled in the following tables:

(a) Reconciliation of net cost of operations to requested authorities

Reconciliation of net cost of operations to requested authorities (in thousands of dollars)Forecast Results 2019-20Planned Results 2020-21
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers6,650,6186,874,929
Adjustments for items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities:
Add (Less):
Services provided without charge by other government departments(154,719)(156,548)
Amortization of tangible capital assets(101,948)(102,432)
Refunds of prior years' expenditures21,57322,408
Loss on disposal/write-off of tangible capital assets(12,428)(16,227)
Bad debt expense(203)(495)
Increase in vacation pay and compensatory leave(2,470)(3,776)
Decrease in accrued employee future benefits(4,430)(4,687)
Total items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities(254,625)(261,757)
Adjustments for items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities:
Add (Less):
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets118,784113,830
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses(4,763)(5,947)
Transfer payments to IFI issued on behalf of Government250,366250,683
Uncondionally Repayable Contributions issued on behalf of Government432,200463,460
Debt forgiveness on behalf of Government020,162
Loss on foreign exchange on behalf of Government47,35520,599
Total items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities843,942862,787
Estimated lapses and other adjustments316,6530
Requested authorities7,556,5887,475,959

(b) Authorities requested

Authorities requested (in thousands of dollars)Forecast Results 2019-20Planned Results 2020-21
Vote 1 - Operating expenditures1,950,7211,848,239
Vote 5 - Capital expenditures130,320113,830
Vote 10 - Grants & contributions4,970,1425,035,415
Vote 15 - LES pensions and benefits68,87471,024
Vote 30 to 50 - Budget implementation Votes20,1490
Statutory amounts416,382387,289
Authorities available from previous years
Debt forgiveness22,18822,188
Authorities available for future years
Debt forgiveness(22,188)(2,026)
Requested authorities7,556,5887,475,959
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