HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 - City of Lansing Building Authority FY 2023 Report on Financial Statements Audit CITY OF LANSING
BUILDING AUTHORITY
REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(with required supplementary information)
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT.........................................................................................................................................1-3
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS....................................................................................................................4-5
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...................................................................................................................................................6
Fund Financial Statements
Statementof Net Position..........................................................................................................................................................7
Statement of Revenues,Expenses,and Changes in Net Position..............................................................................8
Statementof Cash Flows............................................................................................................................................................9
Notesto Financial Statements................................................................................................................................................10-17
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL
REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN
AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENTAUDITING STANDARDS......................................................................................................................... 18-20
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Honorable Mayor,Members of the City Council
of the City of Lansing,and Members of the Board of
Directors of the City of Lansing Building Authority
Lansing,Michigan
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the City of Lansing Building Authority (the
"Authority"), a blended component unit of the City of Lansing, Michigan, as of and for the year ended June 30,
2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority's basic
financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion,the financial statements referred to above present fairly,in all material respects,the respective
financial position of the City of Lansing Building Authority as of June 30, 2023, and the respective changes in
financial position and cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,issued by
the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described
in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required
to be independent of the City of Lansing Building Authority and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in
accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we
have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Emphasis of Matter
Exclusive Presentation
As discussed in Note 1,the financial statements referred to above present only the Authority and do not purport
to,and do not,present fairly the financial position of the City of Lansing, Michigan,as of June 30, 2023,and the
changes in its financial position,or where applicable,its cash flows,for the year then ended,in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our opinion is not modified with
respect to this matter.
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Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design,
implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of
financial statements that are free from material misstatement,whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or
events, considered in the aggregate,that raise substantial doubt about the Authority's ability to continue as a
going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known
information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our
opinions. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a
guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government
Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material
misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion,
forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are
considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that,individually or in the aggregate,they would influence
the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing
Standards,we:
➢ Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
➢ Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements,whether due to fraud
or error,and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include
examining,on a test basis,evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
➢ Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Authority's internal control. Accordingly,no such opinion is expressed.
➢ Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting
estimates made by management,as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
➢ Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that
raise substantial doubt about the Authority's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable
period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the
planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters
that we identified during the audit.
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Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management's
discussion and analysis, as identified in the table of contents, be presented to supplement the basic financial
statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and,although not a part of the basic financial
statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential
part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational,economic,or
historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of
inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for
consistency with management's responses to our inquiries,the basic financial statements,and other knowledge
we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any
assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to
express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards,we have also issued our report dated December 15, 2023,on
our consideration of the City of Lansing Building Authority's internal control over financial reporting and on our
tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,regulations,contracts,grant agreements,and other matters.
The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and
compliance and the results of that testing,and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting
or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards in considering the Authority's internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
December 15, 2023
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CITY OF LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The City of Lansing Building Authority (the "Authority") was established pursuant to Act 31, Public Acts of
Michigan,as amended,and is a blended component unit of the City of Lansing,Michigan. The Building Authority
presents this management discussion and analysis of its financial performance as an overview of financial
activities for the fiscal year ended June 30,2023. We encourage readers to consider the information presented
here in conjunction with the accompanying basic financial statements.
Financial Highlights
The assets and deferred outflows of resources of the Authority exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most
recent fiscal year by$4,370,494 (net position for all activities). All of this amount(unrestricted net position for
all activities)may be used to meet the Authority's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. Other highlights
include:
➢ The Authority's total net position increased by$2,034,500 during the most current fiscal year.
➢ The Authority's total outstanding long-term obligations decreased by a net of$747,746 during the current
fiscal year. There are outstanding long-term obligations at year-end in the amount of$19,612,525.
Overview of the Financial Statements
Basic Financial Statements. The Authority's financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles promulgated by the Government Accounting
Standards Board. The Authority is structured as a single enterprise fund with revenues recognized when earned,
not when received. Expenses are recognized when incurred,not when they are paid. See Note 1 to the financial
statements for a summary of the Authority's significant accounting policies.
Notes to the Financial Statements. The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full
understanding of the data provided in the financial statements.
Financial Analysis
The net position of the Authority is summarized for the purpose of determining the overall fiscal position. As
shown below,the Authority's total assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded liabilities by$4,370,494
at the end of the fiscal year. The entire balance of the Authority's net position is considered unrestricted.
Net Position
2023 2022
Assets
Current and other assets $ 21,779,015 $ 21,150,154
Deferred Outflows 2,908,626 3,087,381
Liabilities
Current and other liabilities 704,622 1,878,125
Noncurrent liabilities 19,612,525 20,023,416
Total liabilities 20,317,147 21,901,541
Net Position
Unrestricted $ 4,370,494 $ 2,335,994
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
When comparing the current fiscal year to the previous fiscal year,current net position has increased by$23,800
more in the current year than what it increased by in the prior year. The current year increase in net position
was more than the prior year increase due to an increase in lease revenue.
Net Position
2023 2022
Operating revenue $ 3,095,549 $ 3,015,528
Operating expenses 1,061,049 1,004,828
Change in net position 2,034,500 2,010,700
Net position,beginning of year 2,335,994 325,294
Net position,end of year $ 4,370,494 $ 2,335,994
Capital Assets. The Authority has no capital assets at this time.
Long-term Obligation Administration
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Lansing Building Authority had total long-term obligations
outstanding, net of unamortized discounts, of$19,612,525. General obligation bonds were issued to provide
funds for the construction and acquisition of major capital facilities for the City of Lansing, Michigan. General
obligation bonds are direct obligations and pledge the full faith and credit of the City of Lansing,Michigan. These
bonds are outstanding with varying amounts of principal maturing until 2040.
Balance Balance
June 30, 2022 Additions Deletions June 30, 2023
Bonds Payable $ 20,481,733 $ - $ 811,080 $ 19,670,653
Unamortized discounts on bonds (121,462) 63,334 - (58,128)
Total $ 20,360,271 $ 63,334 $ 811,080 $ 19,612,525
Additional information on the Authority's long-term debt can be found in Note 4 to the financial statements.
Economic Factors and Next Year's Budget and Rates
City of Lansing Building Authority expenses are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan and bond
indenture covenants. These laws and covenants determine how bond proceeds are spent and how and when
debt retirement payments are made.
Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the City of Lansing Building Authority finances
and to show accountability for the money it receives and expends. Questions concerning any of the information
provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be made with the City of Lansing
Finance Department-8th Floor, 124 W. Michigan Avenue,Lansing,Michigan.
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BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CITY OF LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30,2023
ASSETS
Current
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,047,727
Investments 441,349
Receivables
Interest 99,156
Contracts receivable,current 1,508,137
Total current assets 6,096,369
Noncurrent assets
Contracts receivable 15,682,646
TOTAL ASSETS 21,779,015
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred charge on bond refunding 2,908,626
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Current portion of accrued interest payable 704,622
Current portion of long-term obligations 530,653
Total current liabilities 1,235,275
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term obligations,net of current portion 19,081,872
TOTAL LIABILITIES 20,317,147
NET POSITION
Unrestricted $ 4,370,494
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENSES,AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2023
OPERATING REVENUES
Contract revenue $ 1,293,683
Investment income 76,866
Intergovernmental 1,725,000
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 3,095,549
OPERATING EXPENSES
Interest expenses and fees 1,056,849
Other expenses 4,200
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,061,049
CHANGE IN NET POSITION 2,034,500
Net position,beginning of year 2,335,994
Net position,end of year $ 4,370,494
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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CITY OF LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Payments received from other governmental units $ 1,808,981
Payments to service providers (1,343,353)
Payments made to vendors (312,255)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 153,373
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Principal paid on general obligation bonds,net (811,080)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Maturities of investments 539,069
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS (118,638)
Cash and cash equivalents,beginning of year 4,166,365
Cash and cash equivalents,end of year $ 4,047,727
Reconciliation of operating income to net cash
provided by operating activities
Operating income $ 2,034,500
Adjustments to reconcile operating income
to net cash provided by operating activities
Amortization of premiums and discounts on bond payable,net 63,334
Amortization of deferred charge on bond refunding 178,755
Decrease (increase) in:
Accrued interest receivable 1,780
Contract receivable (1,288,348)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accrued interest payable (836,648)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 153,373
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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CITY OF LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The City of Lansing Building Authority (the "Authority") was established pursuant to Act 31, Public Acts of
Michigan, as amended. The Authority has entered into various agreements with the City of Lansing, Michigan
(the"City") covering buildings,parking lots,recreation facilities,and stadiums constructed by the Authority.
Reporting Entity
The accompanying financial statements are exclusive presentations of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Authority. The Authority is a blended component unit of the City of Lansing, Michigan. A
blended component unit is a legally separate entity from the City but is so intertwined with the City that it is,in
substance,the same as the City. It is reported as part of the City and its financial data is combined with data of
the appropriate funds. The Annual Financial Report of City of Lansing,Michigan,is available for public inspection
at the City of Lansing City Hall.
Basis of Presentation
All operations of the Authority are accounted for in a single enterprise fund (a type of proprietary fund).
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating revenues
and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a
proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are
reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses.
Measurement Focus.Basis of Accounting.and Financial Statement Presentation
The economic resources measurement focus, and the accrual basis of accounting are used in preparing the
financial statements. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is
incurred,regardless of the timing of related cash flows.
Restricted net position is reported for assets that are subject to restrictions beyond the Authority's control,less
any liabilities payable from such restricted assets. The restrictions may be externally imposed or imposed by
law. When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the Authority's policy to use
restricted resources first,then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
Assets.Deferred Outflows of Resources.Liabilities.and Equity
Deposits and Investments
The Authority's cash and cash equivalents are considered to be demand deposits and amounts held by the City
of Lansing,Michigan for the benefit of the Authority.
Investments are stated at fair value. Investments that do not have established market values are reported at
estimated fair value.
In accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws, the Authority is authorized to invest in the following investment
vehicles:
a. Bonds,securities,and other obligations of the United States or an agency or instrumentality of the United
States.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Assets, Deferred Outflows of Resources,Liabilities.and Equity(continued)
Deposits and Investments(continued)
b. Certificates of deposit,savings accounts,deposit accounts,or depository receipts of a State or nationally
chartered bank or a State or Federally chartered savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit
union whose deposits are insured by an agency of the United States government and which maintains a
principal office or branch office located in this State under laws of this State or the United States, but
only if the bank,savings and loan association,savings bank or credit union is eligible to be a depository
of surplus funds belonging to the State under Section 6 of 1855 PA 105,MCL 21.146.
c. Commercial paper rated at the time of purchase within the two highest classifications established by not
less than two standard rating services and that matures not more than 270 days after the date of
purchase.
d. Bankers'acceptances of United States banks.
e. The United States government or Federal agency obligations repurchase agreements.
f. Mutual funds composed of investment vehicles,which are legal for direct investment by local units of
government in Michigan.
The Authority follows the investment policy of the City of Lansing.
Deferred Outflows of Resources
In addition to assets,the statement of financial position will sometimes report a separate section for deferred
outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element,deferred outflows of resources,represents a
consumption of net position that applies to a future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an outflow of
resources (expense) until then. The Authority only has one item that qualifies for reporting in this category. It
is the deferred charge on bond refunding reported in the statement of net position. A deferred charge on bond
refunding results from the difference in the carrying value of refunded debt and its reacquisition price.
Long-term Obligations
In the financial statements,long-term debt is reported as a liability. Bond discounts and premiums are deferred
and amortized over the life of the applicable bonds using the effective interest method. Bonds payable are
reported net of the applicable bond discount and premium. Bond issuance costs are reported as expenses as
incurred.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 -DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
Following is a reconciliation of deposit balances as of June 30, 2023:
Statement of net position
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,047,727
Investments 441,349
Total $ 4,489,076
Deposits and investments
Cash and cash equivalents in money market accounts
and pooled cash at the City of Lansing $ 4,047,727
Investments 441,349
$ 4,489,076
Custodial Credit Risk-Deposits
Custodial credit risk is the risk that in the event of a bank failure,the Authority's deposits may not be returned.
State law does not require,and the Authority does not have a policy for deposit custodial credit risk. As of year-
end, none of the Authority's bank balance of $125,441 was exposed to custodial credit risk because it was
insured and collateralized for the accounts that were specifically held in the Authority's name.
A portion of the above deposits and investments are held by the City of Lansing,Michigan. Those specific deposit
and investment accounts are not held in the name of the Authority. The amount of federal depositary insurance
and custodial credit risk of investments is determined for the City of Lansing, Michigan as a whole, and cannot
be separately identified for the Authority related to these accounts.
The Authority's investment policy does not specifically address this risk, although the Authority believes that
due to the dollar amounts of cash deposits and the limits of FDIC insurance,it is impractical to insure all bank
deposits. As a result, the Authority evaluates each financial institution with which it deposits Authority funds
and assesses the level of risk of each institution; only those institutions with an acceptable estimated risk level
are used as depositories.
Custodial Credit Risk-Investments
As of June 30,2023,the Authority's investments consisted of U.S.government debt securities totaling$425,543.
For an investment, custodial credit risk is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty, the
Authority will not be able to recover the value of its investments or collateral securities that are in the possession
of an outside party. State law does not require,and the Authority does not have a policy for investment custodial
credit risk. On the investments listed above, there is no custodial credit risk, as these investments are
uncategorized as to credit risk.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 -DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS(continued)
Credit Risk
State law limits investments to specific government securities, certificates of deposit and bank accounts with
qualified financial institutions, commercial paper with specific maximum maturities and ratings when
purchased,bankers acceptances of specific financial institutions, qualified mutual funds and qualified external
investment pools as identified in the list of authorized investments in the summary of significant accounting
policies. The Authority's investment policy does not have specific limits in excess of state law on investment
credit risk. Credit risk ratings,where applicable,are summarized as follows:
Assets not subject to credit risk $ 425,543
Unrated 15,806
Total $ 441,349
Interest Rate Risk
State law limits the allowable investments and the maturities of some of the allowable investments as identified
in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Authority's investment policy does not have specific limits
in excess of state law on investment maturities as a means of managing its exposure to fair value losses arising
from increasing interest rates. For investments held at year-end maturities are as follows:
Due in 1 -5 years $ 425,543
No maturity 15,806
Total $ 441,349
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of the Authority's investment in a
single issuer. State law limits allowable investments but does not limit concentration of credit risk as identified
in the list of authorized investments in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Authority's
investment policy does not have specific limits in excess of state law on concentration of credit risk. All
investments held at year-end are reported above.
Fair Value Measurements
The Authority is required to disclose amounts within a framework established for measuring fair value. That
framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure
fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3
measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2: Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that
other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include prices for similar
securities,interest rates,prepayment speeds,credit risk and others.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 -DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS(continued)
Fair Value Measurements (continued)
Level 3: Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or
observable inputs are unavailable or deemed less relevant, unobservable inputs may be used.
Unobservable inputs reflect the Authority's own assumptions about the factors market participants
would use in pricing an investment and would be based on the best information available.
The asset or liability's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level
of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the
use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
Investment Type Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
U.S.government bonds $ $ 441,349 $ - $ 441,349
Assets not subject to fair value 15,806
Total investments $ 457,155
NOTE 3 - CONTRACT RECEIVABLE
The Authority has entered into an agreement with the City for parking lots acquired or constructed by the
Authority. These agreements generally terminate with the retirement of the related bond issues. Annual
payments under these agreements are equal to the related bond principal and interest due each year. At
termination of agreement,title to the property is passed to the City.
Under the accrual basis of accounting the Authority's contract receivable are classified as financed purchase. As
a result,contract receivable is recognized in the accompanying statement of net position,whereas capital assets
are not.
The agreement provides for the City to use, operate, and maintain the property, at its own expense, subject to
the terms and conditions of the agreements.
Future minimum payments to be received under this agreement are as follows:
Year Ended
June 30, Amount
2024 $ 1,508,137
2025 767,510
2026 1,242,510
2027 1,101,812
2028 939,894
Thereafter 30,185,804
Total minimum payments 35,745,667
Less amount representing interest (18,554,884)
$ 17,190,783
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4-LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
The following is a summary of long-term obligation transactions of the Authority for the year ended June 30,2023:
Amounts
Balance Balance Due Within
July 1,2022 Additions Deletions June 30,2023 One Year
General Obligation Bonds $ 20,481,733 $ - $ 811,080 $ 19,670,653 $ 530,653
Unamortized premium/
(discount)on bonds (121,462) 63,334 - (58,128) -
$ 20,360,271 $ 63,334 $ 811,080 $ 19,612,525 $ 530,653
General Obligations Bonds
$8,161,692 2009 Building Authority refunding bonds, unrefunded portion, due
in an amount of $430,653, plus interest of 6.85% in 2024 (unlimited tax,
general obligation). $ 430,653
$10,805,000 2017 Building Authority refunding bonds due in amounts ranging
from $200,000 to $1,200,000 starting on June 1, 2026 and continuing through
2040. Interest is payable semi-annually at rates from 3.305% to 4.075%
(limited tax,general obligation). 10,805,000
$8,735,000 2020 Building Authority refunding bonds due in amounts ranging
from $100,000 to $1,040,000, plus interest ranging from 1.045% to 2.793%
through 2039 (unlimited tax,general obligation). 8,435,000
$ 19,670,653
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for general obligation bonds are as follows:
Business-type Activities
General Obligations Bonds
Year Ended
June 30, Principal Interest Total
2024 $ 530,653 $ 1,360,993 $ 1,891,646
2025 100,000 635,602 735,602
2026 575,000 626,607 1,201,607
2027 450,000 611,375 1,061,375
2028 300,000 600,327 900,327
2029-2033 4,500,000 2,780,778 7,280,778
2034-2038 9,845,000 1,540,185 11,385,185
2039-2040 3,370,000 125,420 3,495,420
$ 19,670,653 $ 8,281,287 $ 27,951,940
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4-LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (continued)
Prior Year's Defeased Bonds
In 2019,the City of Lansing, Michigan sold one of the City-owned parking structures. The construction of this
structure was initially financed by bonds issued by the Authority. The proceeds from this sale were used to
defeased the remaining principal of the Authority's 2012 and 2018 refunding bonds in the amount of$4,775,000
and $5,750,000,respectively. The defeased bonds mature through 2027. Accordingly, $3,660,000 of defeased
debt remains outstanding at year-end related to this transaction.
As of June 30, 2023, defeased bonds related to the prior year refunding of the 2009 Building Authority Capital
Appreciation Bonds were still outstanding in the amount of$590,983. The defeased bonds are scheduled to be
paid by the escrow agent on June 1,2024.
As of June 30,2023,defeased bonds related to the prior year refunding of the 2014 Building Authority Refunding
Bonds,were still outstanding in the amount of$7,245,000. The defeased bonds are scheduled to be paid by the
escrow agent in installments on June 1 of years 2024-2039.
NOTE 5-RISK MANAGEMENT
The Authority as a blended component unit of the City of Lansing, is exposed to various risks that are covered
by the City's policies including losses related to issues of cyber security, liability, errors and omissions, flood,
boiler and machinery,property, employee bonding,crime,and workers' compensation. Settled claims relating
to the commercial insurance have not exceeded the amount of insurance coverage during the past three years.
NOTE 6-UPCOMING ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2022,the GASB issued Statement No. 100,Accounting Changes and Error Corrections-an amendment of
GASB Statement No. 62. This Statement prescribes the accounting and financial reporting for (1) each type of
accounting change and(2) error corrections. This Statement requires that(a) changes in accounting principles
and error corrections be reported retroactively by restating prior periods,(b)changes to or within the financial
reporting entity be reported by adjusting beginning balances of the current period,and(c)changes in accounting
estimates be reported prospectively by recognizing the change in the current period. The Authority is currently
evaluating the impact this standard will have on the financial statements when adopted during the 2023-2024
fiscal year.
In June 2022,the GASB issued Statement No. 101,Compensated Absences. This Statement requires that liabilities
for compensated absences be recognized for (1) leave that has not been used and (2) leave that has been used
but not yet paid in cash or settled through noncash means. A liability should be recognized for leave that has
not been used if(a)the leave is attributable to services already rendered, (b)the leave accumulates,and(c)the
leave is more likely than not to be used for time off or otherwise paid in cash or settled through noncash means.
This Statement also establishes guidance for measuring a liability for leave that has not been used, generally
using an employee's pay rate as of the date of the financial statements. The Authority is currently evaluating the
impact this standard will have on the financial statements when adopted during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
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CITY OF LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7-CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
For the year ended June 30, 2023, the Authority implemented the following new pronouncement: GASB
Statement No.96,Subscription-based Information Technology Arrangements.
Summary:
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 96, Subscription-based Information
Technology Arrangements was issued in May 2020. This Statement provides guidance on the accounting and
financial reporting for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) for government end
users (governments). This Statement(1) defines a SBITA; (2) establishes that a SBITA results in a right-to-use
subscription asset - an intangible asset - and a corresponding subscription liability; (3) provides the
capitalization criteria for outlays other than subscription payments,including implementation costs of a SBITA;
and (4)requires note disclosures regarding a SBITA. To the extent relevant,the standards for SBITAs are based
on the standards established in Statement No.87,Leases,as amended.
There was no material impact on the Authority's financial statement after the adoption of GASB Statement No.96.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND
ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
The Honorable Mayor,Members of the City Council
of the City of Lansing,and Members of the Board of
Directors of the City of Lansing Building Authority
Lansing,Michigan
We have audited,in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America
and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States,the financial statements of the City of Lansing Building Authority(the
Authority),a blended component unit of the City of Lansing,Michigan,as of and for the year ended June 30,2023,
and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority's basic financial
statements and have issued our report thereon dated December 1S,2023.
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered Authority's internal control
over financial reporting(internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements,but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Authority's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an
opinion on the effectiveness of Authority's internal control.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section
and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies and therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not
identified. However, as described below we identified a certain deficiency in internal control that we consider
to be a material weakness.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or
employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct,
misstatements,on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency,or a combination of deficiencies,in internal
control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity's financial
statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a
deficiency,or a combination of deficiencies,in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness,yet
important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. We identified a certain deficiency in
internal control,described below as item 2023-001,that we consider to be a material weakness.
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2023-001 MATERIAL j_OURNAL ENTRIES
Condition: Material journal entries for the proper recognition of various financial statement amounts within
the City's accounting records were recorded after year end,some of which were proposed by the auditors.
In addition, we received several revisions to the City's trial balance (the final version coming in early
December 2023), each of which contained material corrections to previous trial balances. A similar issue
was noted and reported last year as 2022-001.
Criteria: Management is responsible for establishing,maintaining,and monitoring internal controls,and for
the fair presentation in the financial statements of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows,
including the recording of all appropriate journal entries to assure the trial balance from which the financial
statements are prepared, reflect amounts that are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.
Cause: Over the past several years,the City's Finance Department,who prepares the reconciliations of all
accounts, has reduced in size due to budget reductions, staffing reductions, and staffing turnover. In
addition,the Finance Department relies significantly on other Departments providing information to them
for proper recording of transactions in the financial statements. A number of these Departments were
behind in getting this information to the Finance Department. These issues have placed a significant burden
on the month and year end close processes and have contributed to journal entries not being completed in
a timely manner. We noted that this process did improve in the current fiscal year,however this was still a
systemic issue for the City.
Effect: The accounting records were initially misstated by amounts material to the financial statements.
Certain applicable adjustments were brought to the attention of management and were subsequently
recorded in the general ledger.
Recommendation: We recommend that the City take steps to assure that material journal entries are not
necessary at the time future audit analysis is performed.
Corrective Action Response: The Finance Team will continue the efforts begun this year regarding the
identification and correction of potential errors in the financial statements prior to the beginning of future
audits. The Finance Team will meet to review adjustments made to this year's financial statements and
bottlenecks that were encountered and will develop a plan to address the most significant issues in a more
timely manner going forward. Within budget constraints, Management will look to increase staffing levels
and/or obtain temporary assistance earlier in the fiscal year,both within the Finance Department as well as
other key departments,in order to perform more timely analyses of the various account balances. In FY23,
Finance began working on the implementation of a new General Ledger software package,which ultimately
will also help to resolve this issue.
Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether Authority's financial statements are free from material
misstatement,we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,regulations, contracts,and
grant agreements,noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements.
However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and
accordingly,we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance
or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
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Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and
the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control or
on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards in considering the entity's internal control and compliance. Accordingly,this communication is not
suitable for any other purpose.
December 15, 2023
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