APRIL 13-16, 2016
Facility Funding Management & Compliance
THESE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL SERVICES THEY HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY STATE CASBO FOR APPROVAL, SO THEREFORE ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF CASBO
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Major Components of the District’s School Funding Program
PRESENTERS
Marcus BattleAssociate Superintendent for Business ServicesEast Side Union HSD(408) [email protected]
Patty PaulsenManaging Director,Program Admin California Financial Services(916) 780-7800 [email protected]
Steve GaldVice PresidentCalifornia Financial Services(949) [email protected]
Lori IsomAssistant Superintendent, Business ServicesCentral School District(909) [email protected]
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Major Components of the District’s School Funding Program
1. Multiple Revenue Sources
3. Extended Building Period
G.O. Bond Authorization State Eligible Matching Grants Developer Mitigation Revenues Interim Local Revenue Sources
Modernization Projects Expansion Projects New School Construction Projects Technology Projects
Multiple Project Phases Typical 8 to 15 Year Program Building
Period
COMPONENTS OF A SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM
2. Multiple School Projects
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CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT
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PROPOSITION 39 BONDREQUIREMENTS
Citizen’s Oversight Committee Reports
Performance Audits Independent Audit Disclosures Board Project Status Updates
STATE MATCHING GRANTSREQUIREMENTS
Project Expenditure Reports Project Progress Reports Project Information Worksheets OPSC Closeout Audit
What are the Primary School Funding ProgramFunding Components Ongoing REQUIREMENTS?COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
TAX EXEMPT FUNDINGREQUIREMENTS
IRS Tax Exempt Requirements SEC Continuing Disclosure Reports Notices of Significant Events Arbitrage Rebate Monitoring
FINANCING DOCUMENTREQUIREMENTS
Tax Certificate Requirements Indenture Compliance Debt Service Planning
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Default under the financing documents; Potential downgrade by the rating agencies; Potential increased interest costs; Potential loss of investor tax exemption; Potential fines and penalties; and Potential inability to issue tax exempt funding programs in the
future.
Failing to Meet Tax Exempt & Reporting Compliance
Bond Requirements
Failing to Track & Planfor Bond Arbitrage Rebate
By not setting aside positive arbitrage, the District may have a potential liability against its General Fund or other local funding sources imposed by the U.S. Treasury;
Potential loss of tax exemption and related lawsuit costs; and Potential IRS consequences & penalties.
Failing to Follow State Grant Requirements
Failure to meet OPSC regulations may result in full or partial loss of grants;
Lack of filing State expenditure reports properly and on time mayresult in State grants being revoked or reduced;
Failing to comply with budgetary, expenditure and revenue restrictions results in the loss of financial hardship status, local funds or future grants.
CONSEQUENCES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
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YOUR SCHOOL FACILITIES TEAM
YOU
STAKEHOLDERS
CONSTRUCTIONTEAM
LEGALCOUNSEL
FUNDINGADVISOR
District Counsel Bond Counsel Tax Counsel
Municipal Financial Advisor State Funding Expert Developer Revenue Expert SEC Disclosure Expert
Construction Manager Program Manager Facilities Department
Governing Board Superintendent
and Cabinet Citizen's Oversight
Committee
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ACTIVE MANAGEMENT CYCLE
3. IMPLEMENT
2. VALIDATE
4. EVALUATE
1. PLAN
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EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM
East Side Union High School District26,760 StudentsSan Jose, CA
Total Projects = 650 School Sites = 15 Program Term = 20+ Years
Amounts Funding Components$1,000,000,000 G.O. Bonds
$124,000,000 State Matching Grants$27,400,000 Development Revenue
$1,151,400,000 Total Program Amount
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TOTAL SCHOOL FUNDING REVENUE
Central School District4,600 Students
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Amounts Funding Components$31,000,000 G.O. Bonds (2008)35,000,000 G.O. Bonds (2014)6,859,000 State Matching Grants5,555,000 Development Revenue
$78,414,000 Total Program Amount
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM
Total Projects = 135 School Sites = 7 Program Term = 25+ Years
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What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?
To effectively manage yourSchool Facilities Programyou need to be able toaccurately record, track,integrate and report on allof the information thatmakes up your programincluding:
HALLMARKS OF EFFECTIVE SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Revenues Budgets
Contracts/ Encumbrances Expenditures
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THINGS TOREMEMBER
KEYS TO EFFECTIVEMANAGEMENT
What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?
Identify All Current and Future Revenue Sources
Understand Limitations and Reporting Requirements for Each Revenue Source
Create Revenue Allocation Plans That Support Your Objectives
Check Compliance Before Implementing
Adjust Plans as Changes Occur
REVENUES
Each Revenue Source Has Unique Requirements
Prop. 39 Limits the Use of G.O. Bonds to the Project List
The Use of Bond Proceeds May Have Tax Implications (i.e. Useful Life)
When in Doubt Use the Most Restrictive Revenue First
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THINGS TOREMEMBER
What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?
KEYS TO EFFECTIVEMANAGEMENT
Breakdown Budgets by OPSC Categories and SAC/Object Code Level
Review Budgets with Funding and Construction Teams to Confirm Validity
Tie Funding Source to Specific Budget Items
Create Multi-Year Project Budgets
Track and Adjust Budgets Through Close Out
BUDGETS
Many Projects are Really a Combination of Projects for the Purpose of Matching Revenues
Don’t Forget the Soft Costs and Contingencies (Project and Program)
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THINGS TOREMEMBER
What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?
KEYS TO EFFECTIVEMANAGEMENT
Track Contracts Track Purchase Orders Track Change Orders Scan and Retain All: Request for Proposals Evidence of Bid Results Contracts Notices to Proceed Approved Change Orders Notices of Completion
CONTRACTS/ENCUMBRANCES
You Will Need a System for Encumbering Funds with a Multi-Year Contract
When a Single Contract Covers Multiple Projects Split the Purchase Orders Out for Proper Reporting
When Storing Documents You Will Need a Way To Retrieve Them By Project, Vendor, Funding Sources, Etc.
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THINGS TOREMEMBER
What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?
KEYS TO EFFECTIVEMANAGEMENT
Track Expenditures Cumulatively
Track Expenditures by OPSC Categories SAC/Object Code
Track Expenditure By Contractor/Vendor/ Warrant
EXPENDITURES
If You Want to Be Able to Organize Expenditures By a Characteristic You Must Use It In Your Expenditure Tracking Methodology
A Robust Expenditure Tracking Methodology Will Make Fixed Asset Calculations Much Easier
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What are the Primary School Funding ProgramFunding Components Ongoing REQUIREMENTS?
CASE IN POINTRESPONDING TO AN IRS EXAMINATION
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What are the Ongoing REQUIREMENTS forEACH Tax-Exempt Funding Component?
Per the Tax Certificate under EACH Bond Series and related tax exempt funding component, a schooldistrict must implement methods to quickly and efficiently retrieve and produce the following types ofdocumentation on an ongoing basis:1. Basic Records Relating to the Bonds Bond financing documents Legal opinions Consultant contracts Closing analyses
2. Documentation Evidencing the Expenditure of Bond Proceeds Bond expenditures - By each Bond funding component issued Bond expenditure details - A cumulative history of each Bond component’s expenditures by expenditure cost
categories such as site acquisition, site development, inspection, testing, architect costs, constructionmanagement, equipment, labor compliance, interim housing, etc.
District General Ledger Reports and Fiscal Agent statements and records Request for Proposals Contracts Purchase orders Warrant documentation
TAX EXEMPT FINANCINGCOMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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4. Documentation Evidencing Sources of Payment and Security for BondsThis documentation must be maintained for each Bond funding component issued for the entire 30 to 40-year repayment term: Payment securities and pledge agreements Ad valorem tax requirements Legal documents
5. Documentation Pertaining to the Investment of Bond Proceeds
3. Documentation Evidencing Use of Bond Financed PropertyThe District must comply with the following Bond financed property FEDERAL compliance requirements under the 25 to 40-years term of each Bond funding component issued: Public Joint-Use Agreements Private Joint-Use Agreements Disposal or sale of property financed with Bond funds while Bonds remain outstanding Useful life expectancy – School project expenditures using Bonds by useful life expectancy i.e. technology,
equipment, landscaping, etc.
This documentation pertains to the investment of the proceeds for each Bond funding component issued:
Arbitrage rebate rate restrictions Yield reduction payments A cumulative history of G.O. Bond investment earnings under each Series issued Utilization of Investment Earnings
What are the Ongoing REQUIREMENTS forEACH Tax-Exempt Funding Component? (Cont.)
TAX EXEMPT FINANCINGCOMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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What are the Primary School Funding ProgramFunding Components Ongoing REQUIREMENTS?
STEPS TO TAKE WHEN YOU RECEIVEAN IRS AUDIT LETTER
1. Don’t Panic, If You Have Your System in Place You Will Be OK
2. Contact Your Bond/Tax Counsel3. Request a 60 Day Extension4. Develop a Plan of Action and
Timeline to Complete the Requests for Information
5. Assign Responsibilities for each Item on the Request for Information
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What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?
REQUESTED ITEM
“Please provide a description of the financed property. Include a listingof the facilities or assets financed with bond proceeds including thedate(s) acquired or placed in service and the total cost of each asset.”
EXAMPLE IRS REQUEST ITEMSAND RESPONSE RESOURCES
PROGRAM COMPONENTBudgets and Expenditures
KEYS TO SUCCESS Strategic Revenue Allocations Budgeting by Objects Code Cumulative Expenditure Tracking by Object Code
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What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?
REQUESTED ITEM
“Provide contracts, bids – if applicable, for the items listed below (list ofvendors) to verify the type of expenditure and/or if Issuer complied withthe California Contract Public Code…..”
EXAMPLE IRS REQUEST ITEMSAND RESPONSE RESOURCES
PROGRAM COMPONENTContracts/Encumbrances and Expenditures
KEYS TO SUCCESS Scan and Retain All… Cumulative Expenditure Tracking by Contract/Vendor
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What are the Primary REPORTING and TRACKINGComponents of a Multi-Year School Funding Program?FINAL PIECE OF ADVICE
Don’t Go It Alone “I wish to have as my epitaph: Here lies a man who was wise enough to bring into his service men who knew more than he.” – Andrew Carnegie