[Andrew Butcher]

Awesome, thank you to everyone that provided feedback.

It appears the problem has been resolved. If you have checked for August PDF files and still have missing data please let me know.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Please find attached link to the IPART issues paper.

https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/43hxCzvO3msWGAxFgs3Er?domain=ipart.nsw.gov.au

or 2018 issues-paper

I believe the link does not work, similar to a previous issue.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Emma
Happy to assist you with this if necessary. Campbelltown and Camden had a similar change but only about 200 assessments. The rates transition went extremely well, we set up reports to track any rogue payments and simply sent them on if paid to the wrong council. DA’s and driveway crossings were the worst items to deal with as there are rules around principle certifying authorities that may come into play.
It is important that the arrears of rates and charges and payments for DA’s are clearly identified in an agreement between the GM’s. Certificates 603 149’s 735A 121zp etc also should have some notation regarding the transition.
One council will lose the amount of rates transfered to the other.
As far as I am aware the rating categories will need to comply with your structure once moved, if farmland then reassess and depends on your business centre of activities.
The most important thing to consider is your GM agreement and to consult with the community, we did a stakeholder update that went to every affected property and had very few issues.
I hope thi is helpful.

[Andrew Butcher]

The IPART is calling for submissions on the NSW Governments terms of reference to be submitted by 3 October 2018.

Discussion between the Executive Committee and with IPART has concluded that the NSWRP does not need to make a submission at this stage.

The IPART will release an issues paper from October 2018. The NSWRP will be making a submission as has been the practice with previous reviews. I expect that we will be calling on all members to have their say and provide input into the submission once the issues paper is released.

Thank you and great to see such enthusiasm.

Regards
Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Cindy

There has not been any further developments with regards to the NSW Revenue Professionals. The transcripts from all parties can be found on the following link:

https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2454

I hope this is helpful, if you need any additional info please don’t hesitate to call Laurie McGuiness or me.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Cindy

I believe it will be available on the following link:
https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2454#tab-hearingsandtranscripts

Regards,
Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Susan
Fortunately functionality has been built in to search using the Ctrl+F keys.
When on the relevant page using this will highlight the key words being searched.
I hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Tracey
We experience the same issue and raise a sundry debtor as an estimate equal to the budget amount.
If the assessment is different once received in the new financial year we make an adjustment in debtors. We have made prior year GL adjustments in the past but only if the difference is material.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Graham

You should find that this has been fixed.

Thank you for your advice.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Graham

Was not aware of this, will investigate and let you know.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Adele

I think the big difference with your entity is whether it is an Aboriginal Land Council (ALC) that is vested ownership of the land. If it is not an ALC then the normal rules of assessing and granting an exemption would apply.

Its a bit difficult to advise on PBI status with the information supplied.

Hope this is helpful.

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Tracey

30 June is the last day of any processing for us EOY roll then levy on 1 July.

Saves a lot of accrual journals.

If you are talking supplementary close off we will finish part-year valuation changes at the end of April but continue with other changes (non-rateable or category) until the week Council adopts rates.

Hope this is helpful.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Cherie

This was the only relevant change all others were in regards to inserting references to the FESL Act.

In regards to this matter lost revenue is applicable to all or any valuation changes and includes Section 14 allowances as these are deemed to be a change in valuation.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Lee

This was a change to Section 511A that occurred through the FESL, as follows;

Section 511A Local Government Act has changed from, “on objection under part 3…..” to “whether because of an objection under the Valuation of Land Act 1916, an appeal under that Act or for any other reason”. The changes were made to the LGAct even though the FESL did not proceed.

Therefore if income is lost as a result of a change in valuation, for any reason, the lost income can be recovered in the same way previously only recoverable on objection.

Hope this answers your question.

Regards,

Andrew

[Andrew Butcher]

Hi Emma
It would appear that you have done a ‘ratepayer read’ of the act and selected sections/paragraphs to suit limited circumstances.
Sections 555(6) and 556(4) really should be read in conjunction with 555(5) and 556(3) respectively. I would also consider 554 that says all land is rateable unless exempt, raising a couple of questions in the situation provided.
Am I correct that the cemetery is privately owned? If so then really you will need to rate the land, however from a practical point of view I can understand why you would be looking for ways not to.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Andrew

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