National Defence Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations 2023–24 Departmental Plan (unaudited)

Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the year ending March 31, 2024

(in thousands of dollars)

- Forecast results 2022–23 Planned results 2023–24
Expenses
Operations 2,059,907 822,641
Ready forces 10,730,494 10,986,353
Defence team 4,057,708 4,066,496
Future force design 715,543 772,770
Procurement of capabilities 3,443,399 4,255,129
Sustainable bases and information technology systems and infrastructure 4,100,252 4,646,781
Internal services 1,487,634 471,923
Total expenses 26,594,937 26,022,093
Revenues
Sale of goods and services 357,193 347,083
Interest and gains on foreign exchange 25,315 24,598
Other 24,402 23,712
Gains on disposals of assets 16,363 15,900
Revenues earned on behalf of government (28,641) (27,830)
Total revenues 394,632 383,463
Net cost of operations 26,200,305 25,638,630

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations.

Notes to the Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations (unaudited)

1. Methodology and significant assumptions

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

The information in the forecast results for fiscal year 2022–23 is based on actual results as at November 30, 2022 and on forecasts for the remainder of the fiscal year. Forecasts have been made for the planned results for fiscal year 2023–24.

The main assumptions underlying the forecasts are as follows:

These assumptions are made as at December 31, 2022.

2. Variations between actual and forecast financial results

Although every attempt has been made to forecast final results for the remainder of 2022–23 and for 2023–24, actual results achieved for both years are likely to differ from the forecast information presented, and this variation could be material.

In preparing this Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations, the department has made estimates and assumptions about the future. These estimates and assumptions may differ from the subsequent actual results. Estimates and assumptions are continually evaluated and 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 Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations and the historical statement of operations include:

After the Departmental Plan is tabled in Parliament, the department 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 Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations has been prepared using the Government of Canada's accounting policies in effect for fiscal year 2022–23, 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) Consolidation

This Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations includes the accounts of the sub-entities that the deputy head is accountable for. The accounts of these sub-entities have been consolidated with those of the department and all inter-organizational balances and transactions have been eliminated. The Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations therefore includes the accounts of the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces and several related organizations and agencies in the Defence Portfolio, which carry out the Defence mission and are part of the Defence Services Programme.

Organizations and agencies that are part of the Consolidated Future-Oriented Statement of Operations include the following:

The organizations below are excluded from the consolidation because these organizations are not part of the Defence Services Programme, although they fall under the responsibility of the Minister of National Defence.

b) Expenses

The department records expenses on an accrual basis. Transfer payments are recorded as expenses when authorization for the payment exists and the recipient has met the eligibility or the entitlements criteria (for grants) or the performance conditions (for contributions) established for the transfer payment program. In situations where transfer payments do not form part of an existing program, payments are recorded as expenses when the government announces a decision to make a non-recurring transfer, provided that the enabling legislation or authorization for payment receives parliamentary approval prior to the completion of the financial statements.  

Vacation pay and compensatory leave are accrued as the benefits are earned by employees under their respective terms of employment.

Services provided without charge by other government departments for accommodation, employee contributions to health and dental insurance plans, worker's compensation coverage and legal services are recorded as operating expenses at their estimated cost.

c) Revenues

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

Deferred revenue consists of amounts received in advance of the delivery of goods and rendering of services that will be recognized as revenue in a subsequent fiscal year as it is earned. Also, funds received from external parties for a specified purpose are recorded upon receipt as deferred revenue.

Other revenues are recognized in the period the event giving rise to the revenues occurred. Revenues that are non-respendable are not available to discharge the department's liabilities. Although the deputy head is expected to maintain accounting control,  the position has no authority over 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 as a reduction of the entity’s gross revenues.

d) Future changes in Accounting Standards

The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) has issued three complementary standards, effective April 1, 2023. These are, PS 3400 – Revenue, PSG-8 – Purchased intangibles and PS 3160 – Public private partnerships. Management is currently assessing the impact of adopting these standards.

PS 3400 – Revenue
Establishes standards on how to account for and report on revenue. Specifically, it differentiates between revenue arising from transactions that include performance obligations and transactions that do not have performance obligations.

PSG-8 – Purchased intangibles
Provides guidance on how purchased intangibles can be now recognized in financial statements.

PS 3160 – Public private partnerships
Establishes standards for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of infrastructure procured through certain types of public private partnership arrangements.

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 Consolidated 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:

(in thousands of dollars)

- Forecast 2022–23 Planned 2023–24
Net cost of operations 26,200,305 25,638,630
Adjustments for items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities
Amortization of tangible capital assets (2,658,838) (3,022,286)
Services provided without charge by other government departments (972,015) (958,420)
(Increase) in employee future benefits (45,457) (44,821)
Refund of previous years' expenses
77,200

76,120
(Increase) in vacation pay and compensatory Leave (14,673) (14,467)
Loss on disposals of capital assets (169,491) (167,679)
Adjustments of tangible capital assets 244,316 240,899
Refund of program expenses 11,014 10,860
Decrease in deferred revenues 542 534
(Decrease) in accrued liabilities not charged to authorities (35,933) 442,000
Bad debt expense (1,327) (1,531)
Proceeds from sale of assets (16,751) (16,517)
(Increase) in environmental liabilities 6,559 (5,161)
Miscellaneous 41,263 40,686
Total items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities (3,533,591) (3,419,783)
Adjustments for items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities
Acquisition of tangible capital assets 4,164,606 4,237,188
Decrease in lease obligations for capital assets 11,285 11,127
(Decrease) in inventory purchases net of usage and adjustments (303,845) (299,595)
Increase in prepaid expenses 329,349 324,743
Revenues collected from prior years' receivables (3,231) (3,186)
Total for items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities 4,198,164 4,270,277
Requested authorities 26,864,878 26,489,124

b) Authorities requested

(in thousands of dollars)

- Forecast 2022–23 Planned 2023–24
Vote 1: Operating expenditures 18,418,458 17,912,762
Vote 5: Capital expenditures 4,943,967 6,076,583
Vote 10: Grants and contributions 1,326,255 319,808
Vote 15: Payments in respect of the long-term disability and life insurance plan for members of the Canadian Forces 446,728 446,728
Statutory amounts 1,729,470 1,733,243
Requested authorities 26,864,878 26,489,124

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