An independent Value For Money review of Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) makes several recommendations for the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
The RCA is operated by Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society (KVPACS) and is provided with an annual operating grant by the city. However, KVPACS is expected to perform the majority of operational maintenance. MNP conducted the review and came back with twelve recommendations, including financial acumen and performance as well as identifying and improving revenue streams.
91裸聊视频淭he RCA board and staff welcomed the opportunity to participate in this review, to learn and grow as an organization, and are committed to making the recommended changes to improve efficiencies,91裸聊视频� said Christine McWillis, Cultural Services Manager, City of Kelowna.
McWillis stated the RCA has provided a . The plan includes increasing their lease rates, which are currently at approximately 75 per cent of current market value, developing a strategy over the next three years to reduce liquidity risk and outsourcing operation of the Bistro by this spring.
91裸聊视频淭he RCA will be increasing its lease rates over the next five-year period to achieve closer to market values and increase operating revenue, said McWillis. 91裸聊视频淭he RCA will improve the financial knowledge and adjust processes that allow frontline and programming staff to be more accountable to the budgeting process, and will adjust its financial reporting process to reflect financial results for each operational area.91裸聊视频�
McWillis added the RCA will look for further core funding opportunities, through organizations such as the BC Arts Council and the Canada Council. As well, city staff have reviewed and will recommend inclusion of annual adjustments in line with the Consumer Price Index during the upcoming renewal of the lease and operating agreement with RCA.
Councillors also weighed in with their thoughts.
91裸聊视频淔rom my perspective, it was a little peculiar and maybe it91裸聊视频檚 a little disheartening, that these checks and balances aren91裸聊视频檛 in place, especially when you have a not-for-profit or situation with a staff member, that91裸聊视频檚 kind of the board91裸聊视频檚 job to provide oversight and guidance,91裸聊视频� said Councillor Brad Seiben. 91裸聊视频淪o to me, I found it odd there91裸聊视频檚 a bunch of gaps here.91裸聊视频�
McWillis said the report is not that different to what most not-for-profit organizations in the community and the rest of Canada would be experiencing.
91裸聊视频淲e didn91裸聊视频檛 find anything that was hugely worrisome from the perspective of not-for-profit management,91裸聊视频� added McWillis. 91裸聊视频淐ertainly, there are areas that they could improve and provide efficiency for, but at least from my perspective, there is nothing that made us (the City) worry about our relationship with them.91裸聊视频�
Councillor Luke Stack said he was encouraged the RCA had a positive cash flow in ten out of the last twelve months.
91裸聊视频淭hat91裸聊视频檚 boding well, particularly in this difficult last couple of years,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 just been a disaster for the arts as far as revenue-generating. I do understand the built-in challenge of wanting to keep artists91裸聊视频� rental space very economical, but on the other hand, have a responsible budget so that you can actually operate the building properly.91裸聊视频�
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