Future-Oriented Statement of Operations 2018‑19

Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (unaudited)
for the year ending March 31
(in thousands of dollars)

Elements Forecast results
2017–18
Planned results
2018–19
Expenses
Funding Health Research and Training
$1,068,209 $1,076,450
Internal Services
33,856 32,847
Total expenses $1,102,065 $1,109,297
Revenues
Funding Health Research and Training
5,648 5,648
Total revenues 5,648 5,648
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers 1,096,417 1,103,649

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 has been prepared on the basis of the government priorities and departmental plans as described in the Department Plan.

The information in the forecast results for the fiscal year 2017-18 is based on actual results as at December 15, 2017 and forecasts for the remainder of the fiscal year. Forecasts have been made for the planned results for the fiscal year 2018-19.

The main assumptions underlying the forecasts are as follows:

These assumptions are adopted as at December 15, 2017.

2. Variations and changes to the forecast financial information

While every attempt has been made to forecast final results for the remainder of 2017-18 and for 2018-19, actual results achieved for both years are likely to differ from the forecast information presented, and this variation could be material.

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

Factors that could lead to material differences between the Future-Oriented Statement of Operations and the historical statement of operations include the following:

After the Department Plan is tabled in Parliament, CIHR will not be updating the forecasts for any changes in financial resources made in ensuing supplementary estimates. Variances will be explained in the Departmental Results Report.

3. Summary of significant accounting policies

The Future-Oriented Statement of Operations has been prepared using the Government of Canada’s accounting policies that came into effect fiscal year 2017-18, and is based on Canadian public sector accounting standards. The presentation and results using the stated accounting policies 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 Agency’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 worker’s compensation, which are recorded as expenses at their estimated cost. Vacation pay and compensatory leave, as well as severance benefits, are accrued and expenses are recorded as the benefits are earned by employees under their terms of employment.

Grants and awards (transfer payments) are recorded as expenses when authorization for the payment exists and the recipient has met the eligibility criteria or the entitlements established for the transfer payment program. In situations where payments do not form part of an existing program, transfer payments are recorded as expenses 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 future-oriented statement of operations.

(b) Revenues

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 CIHR 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 revenue takes place.

4. Parliamentary authorities

CIHR is financed by the Government of Canada through parliamentary authorities. Financial reporting of authorities provided to CIHR differs from financial reporting according to generally accepted accounting principles because authorities are based mainly on cash flow requirements. Items recognized in the Future-Oriented Statement of Operations in one year may be funded through parliamentary authorities in prior, current, or future years. Accordingly, CIHR 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 (in thousands of dollars)

Elements Forecast results
2017–18
Planned results
2018–19
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers $ 1,096,417 $ 1,103,649
Adjustments for items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities:
Services provided without charge by other government departments (7,081) (7,157)
Refunds of previous years' grants and awards 4,791 3,517
Increase in vacation pay and compensatory leave (13) (122)
Decrease in employee future benefits 160 123
Amortization of tangible capital assets (1,257) (1,876)
Total items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities
(3,400) (5,515)
Adjustments for items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities:
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets 3,382 4,299
Decrease in prepaid expenses (31) -
Total items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities
3,351 4,299
Requested authorities $ 1,096,368 $ 1,102,433

(b) Authorities requested (in thousands of dollars)

Elements Forecast results
2017–18
Planned results
2018–19
Authorities requested
Vote 1: operating expenditures $ 54,665 $ 52,909
Vote 5: grants 1,035,847 1,043,857
Statutory amounts 5,856 5,667
Requested authorities $ 1,096,368 $ 1,102,433
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