FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT SEPTEMBER 2026 · Report

ORDINARY MEETING                                                                   15 OCTOBER 2026


Finance
To meet its monthly reporting obligations under Section 204 of the Regulation, a monthly financial
report is to be provided to Council for its information.

This report complies with section 204 of the Regulation, providing Council with a report on its financial
performance to 30 September 2026 against the Revised Budget for the 2026/27 financial year, as
adopted by Council on 20 August 2026.


Risk & Opportunities
Council’s risk register identifies a number of risks that could impact on its ongoing financial
sustainability.

In order to manage and mitigate these risks, Council uses various tools which include monthly
ongoing financial reporting to identify and address emerging issues, conservative budgeting,
compliance with the Financial Sustainability Policy, regular budget reviews, effective liquidity
management (to ensure sufficient fiscal flexibility), as well as adhering to the Reserves and
Restricted Cash Policy which requires that Council maintains both a disaster management reserve
and a minimum 3 months cash cover to fund emergent matters.

Financial results at this stage of the financial year continue to be influenced by the timing of carry
forward works, grant receipts and expenditure profiling. These matters will continue to be monitored
and refined through future monthly reporting and budget review processes.

At 30 September 2026, no significant financial risks have been identified that are expected to
materially impact Council's financial performance for 2026/27. Ongoing monitoring will continue
through monthly reporting and budget review processes.


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
No external community or stakeholder engagement was undertaken in the development of this
report.