THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
Notes to the Residents’ Trust Funds and Donation Account
Statement of Financial Position and Financial Activities
December 31, 2005

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1. These financial statements reflect the financial activity and financial position of funds held in trust by the Regional Municipality of York (the ‘Region’) for residents of Newmarket Health Centre and Maple Health Centre, and funds donated to the facilities.
   
   
2. Funds held in trust and monies received by way of donation are invested by the Region on behalf of the residents. Interest is credited to the funds based on the average yield earned by the Region on its investments.

2. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

1. Cash and investments are recorded at cost.
   
   
2. Deposits on behalf of residents are reported upon receipt and interest income is reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Withdrawals are reported in the period made.

3. INVESTMENTS

The investments have a market value of $373,723 (2004 - $380,000).