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STEP 2
By using the Revenue Assumptions screen the user will drive increases and decreases
in addition to CPI in percentage terms. If users wish to drive increases and decreases in $
value, the Manual Adjustments screen should be used from the main menu.
There are 8 types of percentage driven Operating Revenue Assumption available for
use. The revenue types are consistent with the reporting requirements of Council. These
are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Rates Growth
Rates Revenue Increase
Adjustments to Grants – Specific
Adjustments to Grants – General
Adjustments to Statutory Charges
Adjustments to User Charges
Adjustments to Commercial Revenue
Adjustments to Investment Income
Year 1 is the actual base year from which all assumptions are driven. The year ending
date entered in the customisation screen will re-appear as Year 1 in the Operating
Revenue Assumptions and Revenue Build screens.
To access each entry screen for each revenue type use the scroll bar to the right of the
screen. By clicking the Top of Page button the user returns to the top of the page.
South Australian Local Government Financial Management Group
Long Term Financial Planning 30-Year Model User Documentation
January 2005