Local Authority Statistics: September 2009 quarter

Seasonally adjusted local authority statistics for the September 2009 quarter compared with the June 2009 quarter show that:

• Local authorities recorded an operating deficit of $69.9 million.

• Operating revenue increased 1.3 percent to $1,678.7 million, driven by rises in rates and sales of goods and services.

• Operating expenditure decreased 0.6 percent to $1,748.7 million, driven by a fall in purchases of goods and services.