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PUENTE HILLS
HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
June 30, 2014
PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
JUNE 30, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor’s Report .................................................................................... 1
Management’s Discussion and Analysis .................................................................... 3
Basic Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position .................................................................................... 5
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position ....................... 6
Statement of Cash Flows..................................................................................... 7
Notes to Financial Statements ............................................................................. 8
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Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Honorable Board of Directors
Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority
Whittier, California
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Puente Hills Habitat
Preservation Authority (the “Authority”) as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and
the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority’s basic
financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
Management’s Responsibility 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.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. 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. Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the
financial statements 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
entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements.
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We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the respective financial position of the Authority, as of June 30, 2014, and the respective
changes in financial position and cash flows for the fiscal year then ended in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Emphasis of Matter
Change in Accounting Principles
As discussed in Note 1 of the notes to the basic financial statements, effective July 1, 2013, the
Authority adopted Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 65, Items
Previously Reported as Assets and Liabilities, Statement No. 66, Technical Corrections 2012,
Statement No. 67, Financial Reporting for Pension Plans, and Statement No. 70, Accounting
and Financial Reporting for Non-exchange Financial Guarantees. Our opinion is not modified
with respect to this matter.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the
management’s discussion and analysis on pages 3 and 4 be presented to supplement the basic
financial statements. Such information, 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
February 25, 2015 on our consideration of the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting
and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and 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.
Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP
Culver City, California
February 25, 2015
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PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014
Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation
Authority (the Authority) provides a narrative overview of the Authority's financial activities
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Please read it in conjunction with the
accompanying financial statements, footnotes, and supplementary information.
Financial Highlights
• During the current fiscal year, the Authority's net position increased by $0.88 million
to $68.41 million.
• The Authority has investments of $30.51 million in various government securities
that have interest rates ranging from 2.50% to 3.24%.
• Operating revenues decreased by $2.04 million to $1.24 million while operating
expenses decreased by $0.13 million to $1.26 million.
• The Authority acquired land valued at $2,800 during the fiscal year.
Overview of Financial Statements
This MD&A serves as an introduction to the Authority’s basic financial statements. The
basic financial statements include four components: 1) Statement of Net Position; 2)
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position; 3) Statement of Cash
Flows; and 4) Notes to the Financial Statements.
• The Statement of Net Position presents all of the Authority's assets and liabilities, with
the difference reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net
position may serve as a useful indicator to determine whether the financial position of
the Authority is improving or deteriorating.
• The Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position presents
information showing how the Authority's net position changed during the fiscal year. All
changes in net position (revenues and expenses) are reported when the underlying
event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of the related cash
flows. Accordingly, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for items that
will result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g. accrued but unpaid contract and
professional service fees).
• The Statement of Cash Flows presents information regarding the Authority’s use of
cash during the fiscal year and is an indicator of whether or not sufficient cash flow is
being generated during the fiscal year to meet the operating needs of the Authority.
• The Notes to the Financial Statements provide additional information that is essential
for a full understanding of the data provided in the financial statements.
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Financial Statement Analysis
Since its formation, Net Position of the Authority has gradually grown from $1.8 million to
over $68.41 million. Most of the growth in Net Position has been attributable to the
Authority’s acquisition of land and related capital assets. Operating revenues decreased
significantly due to the closing of the Puente Hills Landfill. On October 31, 2013, the
landfill ceased operations and the contributions to the Authority also ceased. Operating
expenses consist primarily of contract and professional service fees, salaries and benefits,
administrative expenses, and the depreciation on capital assets.
As of June 30, 2014, the Authority’s Net Position was $68.41 million compared to $67.53
million as of June 30, 2013, an increase of 1.30%. Investments in Capital Assets
accounted for $34.72 million of the total Net Position. Liabilities as of June 30, 2014 were
$0.30 million compared to $0.73 million as of June 30, 2013.
Capital Assets
As of June 30, 2014, the Authority’s capital assets consisted of $34.63 million in land,
$428,000 in buildings, and accumulated depreciation of $338,000. During the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2014 the Authority acquired land valued at $2,800.
Debt Administration
As of June 30, 2014, the Authority had no outstanding debt.
Economic Factors
On October 31, 2013, the Puente Hills landfill ceased operations. While the landfill tipping
fees were a major funding source of the Authority, the Authority does not believe that the
closure of the landfill will have an immediate effect on the Authority’s operations. The
economic downturn has also reduced investment earnings on the Authority’s deposits with
the County of Los Angeles Treasury Pool. To compensate for the constrained revenues,
the Habitat Authority is actively reducing expenditures and has continued alternative
investment strategies with the County. It still actively seeks additional revenue streams
from other sources such as environmental mitigation fees from regional projects, as well as
grants.
Contacting the District's Financial Management
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens and other interested parties with a
general overview of the Authority's finances and to demonstrate the Authority's
accountability for the money it receives. If you have any questions about this report or
need additional financial information, contact the County of Los Angeles, Department of
Auditor-Controller, 500 West Temple Street Room 525, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
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Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority
Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2014
Assets
Cash on deposit with County Treasurer (Note 3) $ 3,191,570
Restricted cash on deposit with County Treasurer (Note 3) 263,179
Investments (Note 3) 30,508,137
Receivables:
Accrued interest 11,534
Accounts receivable 12,243
Capital Assets: (Note 5)
Land - nondepreciable 34,629,281
Buildings and improvements 428,480
Accumulated depreciation (338,496)
Total Assets 68,705,928
Liabilities
Accrued expenses 295,137
Total Liabilities 295,137
Net Position (Note 4)
Net investment in capital assets 34,719,265
Restricted 263,179
Unrestricted 33,428,347
Total Net Position $ 68,410,791
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014
Operating Revenues:
Contributions from Sanitation Districts $ 729,010
Other Governmental Agencies 346,248
Oil Revenue 77,157
Grants 5,600
Site Mitigation 5,000
Miscellaneous 81,318
Total Operating Revenues 1,244,333
Operating Expenses:
Contract and Professional Service Fees 730,737
Salaries and Benefits 350,306
Insurance 59,878
Rent (Note 6) 6,668
Depreciation (Note 5) 21,424
Treasurer Tax Collector - Management Fees 14,672
Auditor-Controller Services 23,000
Utilities, Supplies, and Other Charges 49,958
Total Operating Expenses 1,256,643
Operating Income (Loss) (12,310)
Non-Operating Revenues:
Interest on Deposited Funds 22,777
Investment Income 865,511
Change in Net Position 875,978
Net Position, beginning of the fiscal year 67,534,814
Net Position, end of the fiscal year $ 68,410,791
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Cash received from governments and customers $ 1,804,221
Cash received from other agencies 156,832
Cash paid to employees for services ( 322,047)
Cash paid to suppliers for goods and services ( 1,001,296)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 637,710
Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities:
Purchase of land ( 2,800)
Net Cash Used by Capital and Related Financing Activities ( 2,800)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Investment purchases (Note 3) ( 1,203,888)
Investment income 865,511
Interest received 18,806
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities ( 319,571)
Net Increase in Cash 315,339
Cash Deposited with County Treasurer, Beginning of Fiscal Year 3,139,410
Cash Deposited with County Treasurer, End of Fiscal Year $ 3,454,749
Reconciliation of Cash Deposited with County Treasurer to
amounts reported on the statement of net position
Cash on deposit with County Treasurer $ 3,191,570
Restricted cash on deposit with County Treasurer (Note 3) 263,179
Cash Deposited with County Treasurer, End of Fiscal Year $ 3,454,749
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Operating Loss $ ( 12,310)
Adjustments to reconcile change in operating income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 21,424
Change in assets and liabilities
Decrease in contributions receivable 1,075,211
Increase in accounts receivable ( 12,242)
Decrease in prepaid expense 4,288
Decrease in accrued expenses ( 92,413)
Decrease in unearned revenue ( 346,248)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 637,710
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2014
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Organization
The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority (Authority) was formed on
February 15, 1994, as a joint powers authority by the County of Los Angeles,
certain County Sanitation Districts, and the City of Whittier. The Authority was
established for the purpose of acquiring, restoring, and/or maintaining additional
open space lands in the La Puente/Whittier Hills area in order to create or
preserve native habitat areas. In addition, it serves to mitigate impact on oak
tree resources and natural open space resulting from the operation of the Puente
Hills Landfill and to provide for the eventual transfer or dedication of such native
habitat areas and maintenance of funds to an appropriate agency. The term of
the Authority will continue indefinitely unless cancelled by the County of Los
Angeles, certain County Sanitation Districts, and the City of Whittier.
The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors composed of four appointed
directors: one by the Board of Directors of the Sanitation Districts, one by the
County of Los Angeles, one by the supervisor representing the Fourth
Supervisorial District which geographically includes the Puente Hills Landfill, and
one by the City of Whittier. The Authority is legally separate and fiscally
independent from each of the member entities. This means it can incur debt, set
and modify its own budget and fees, enter into contracts, and sue and be sued in
its own name.
The accompanying financial statements reflect the financial activities of the
Authority. The Authority has no component units.
B. Significant Accounting Policies
The Authority’s financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as
applied to governmental agencies. The Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) is the accepted standard-setting body for establishing
governmental accounting and financial reporting principles.
Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus
The Authority is accounted for as an enterprise fund (proprietary fund type). A
fund is an accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts established to
record the financial position and results of operations of a specific governmental
activity. The activities of enterprise funds closely resemble those of ongoing
businesses in which the purpose is to conserve and add to basic resources while
meeting operating expenses from current revenues. Enterprise funds account for
operations that provide services on a continuous basis and are substantially
financed by revenues derived from user charges. The Authority utilizes the
accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned and
expenses are recognized when the liability is incurred.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
B. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from
nonoperating items. The principal operating revenue of the Authority is the
annual dues received from the members. Operating expenses include the cost
of executive services and administrative expenses. All revenues and expenses
not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses.
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.
The Authority’s financial statements are presented in accordance with the
provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement (GASB) No.
34, Basic Financial Statements – and Management’s Discussion and Analysis –
for State and Local Governments and GASB Statement No. 63 – Financial
Reporting of Deferred Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of Resources,
and Net Position. Statement No. 34 established standards for external financial
reporting for all state and local governmental entities and Statement No. 63
establishes standards for reporting deferred outflows of resources, deferred
inflow of resources, and net position in a statement of financial position. The net
position is required to classify into three components – net investment in capital
assets; restricted; and unrestricted. These classifications are defined as follows:
Net investment in capital assets – This component of net position consists of
capital assets, including restricted capital assets, net of accumulated
depreciation and is reduced by the outstanding balances of any bonds,
mortgages, notes, or other borrowings that are attributable to the acquisition,
construction, or improvement of those assets. If there are significant unspent
related debt proceeds at year-end, the portion of the debt attributable to the
unspent proceeds is not included in the calculation of invested in capital assets,
net of related debt. Rather, that portion of the debt is included in the same net
position component as the unspent proceeds.
Restricted net position – This component of net position represents restricted
assets net of liabilities that relate to those specific restricted assets. A restricted
asset is an asset for which constraints have been placed on the asset’s use by
creditors, contributors, laws, or regulations of other governments, or as a
governing body at the time a particular fee, charge, levy, or assessment was
approved. These restrictions must be narrower than the general purposes for
which the reporting government can use its resources.
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PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
B. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Unrestricted net position – This component of net position consists of net position
that do not meet the definition of “restricted” or “net investment in capital assets”.
C. Revenue Recognition
The Authority’s major source of revenue is the contribution received from
Sanitation District No. 2 in the amount of $1 per ton of waste deposited at the
Puente Hills Landfill. On October 31, 2013, the landfill ceased operations and
the revenue of the Authority also stopped. Contributions are to be used in part to
purchase and preserve additional open space land in the area of the landfill.
Revenue from donations is recognized on the accrual basis according to the
conditions of the promise.
D. Land
Acquisition of land and buildings and improvements are recorded at cost or, if
donated, at fair value at date of donation. Land basically consists of open space
acquired in accordance with the joint powers agreement that created the
Authority. Buildings and improvements consist of houses and improvements that
were located on the land at the time of purchase or donation. When land and
buildings and improvements are sold or otherwise disposed of, related costs are
removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reported in the statement of
revenues, expenses, and changes in net position.
E. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to
make assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
F. Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash represents balances that
can be readily withdrawn without substantial notice or penalty. Cash equivalents
are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily
convertible to known amounts of cash or so near their maturity that they present
insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates, and
have an original maturity date of three months or less.
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PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
NOTE 2 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Authority has implemented the requirements of GASB Statement Nos. 65, 66,
67, and 70 during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 65
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Authority implemented
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 65, “Items
Previously Reported as Assets and Liabilities.” This Statement is effective for
periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The objective of this Statement is to
establish accounting and financial reporting standards that reclassify as deferred
outflows of resources or deferred inflows of resources, certain items that were
previously reported as assets and liabilities. Implementations of the statement
created deferred inflows of resources in fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 where
as these were reported as liabilities in prior years. Statement No. 65 did not have
an impact on the Authority’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2014.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 66
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Authority implemented
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 66,
“Technical Correction - 2012.” This Statement is effective for periods beginning
after December 15, 2012. The objective of this Statement is to improve
accounting and financial reporting for a governmental financial reporting entity by
resolving conflicting guidance that resulted from GASB Statement No. 54 “Fund
Balance.
Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions,” and GASB Statement No.
62 “Codification of Accounting and Financial Reporting Guidance Contained in
Pre-November 30, 1989 FASB and AICPA Pronouncements.” Since the release
of these Statements, questions have arisen concerning differences between the
provisions in Statement No. 54 and Statement No. 10, Accounting and Financial
Reporting for Risk Financing and Related Insurance Issues, regarding the
reporting of risk financing activities. Questions also have arisen about differences
between Statement No. 62 and Statements No. 13, Accounting for Operating
Leases with Scheduled Rent Increases, regarding the reporting of certain
operating lease transactions, and No. 48, Sales and Pledges of Receivables and
Future Revenues and Intra-Equity Transfers of Assets and Future Revenues,
concerning the reporting of the acquisition of a loan or a group of loans and the
recognition of servicing fees related to mortgage loans that are sold.
Implementation of the GASB Statement No. 66 did not have an impact on the
Authority’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
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PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
NOTE 2 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 67
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Authority implemented
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 67, “Financial
Reporting for Pension Plans.” This Statement is effective for periods beginning
after June 15, 2013. The objective of this Statement is to improve financial
reporting by state and local governmental pension plans. This Statement
replaces the requirements of Statements No. 25, “Financial Reporting for Defined
Benefit Pension Plans and Note Disclosures for Defined Contribution Plans” and
No. 50 “Pension Disclosures” as they relate to pension plans that are
administered through trusts or equivalent arrangements (hereafter jointly referred
to as trusts) that meet certain criteria. The requirements of Statements No. 25
and No. 50 remain applicable to pension plans that are not administered through
trusts covered by the scope of this Statement and to defined contribution plans
that provide postemployment benefits other than pensions. Implementation of
the GASB Statement No. 67 did not have an impact on the Authority’s financial
statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 70
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the Authority implemented
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 70,
“Accounting and Financial Reporting for Non-exchange Financial Guarantees.”
This Statement is effective for periods beginning after June 15, 2013. The
objective of this Statement is to improve the recognition, measurement, and
disclosure guidance for state and local governments that have extended or
received financial guarantees that are non-exchange transactions.
Implementation of the GASB Statement No. 70 did not have an impact on the
Authority’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
NOTE 3 CASH ON DEPOSIT WITH COUNTY TREASURER
In accordance with the Joint Powers Authority agreement and Government Code,
cash balances of the Authority are deposited with and pooled and invested by the
Los Angeles County Treasurer for the purpose of increasing interest earnings
through investment activities. Interest earned on pooled investments is
deposited to participating funds based upon each fund’s average daily balance
during the allocation period.
Statutes authorize the County of Los Angeles to invest pooled investments in
obligations of the United States Treasury, federal agencies, municipalities,
commercial paper rated A-1 by Standard and Poor’s Corporation and P-1 by
Moody’s Commercial Paper Record, bankers’ acceptances, negotiable
certificates of deposits, floating rate notes, repurchase agreements, and reverse
repurchase agreements.
See the County of Los Angeles’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
disclosures related to cash and investments and the related interest rate risk,
credit rate risk, custodial risk, and concentration risk.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
NOTE 3 CASH ON DEPOSIT WITH COUNTY TREASURER (Continued)
Funds deposited in the Los Angeles County Treasury Pool amounted to
$3,454,749 as of June 30, 2014. This represents approximately 0.01% of the
total Treasury Pool.
As of June 30, 2014, the Authority had $30,508,137 invested in various
government securities, with the Los Angeles County Treasurer, that have various
interest rates of 2.50% to 3.24% with maturity dates ranging from November 13,
2023 to May 30, 2028. This investment activity occurs separately from the
County’s investment pool and is reported as a Specific Purpose Investment on
behalf of the Authority.
NOTE 4 NET POSITION
Net position at June 30, 2014 consisted of the following:
Net Investment in Capital Assets $ 34,719,265
Restricted Net Position 263,179 *
Unrestricted Net Position 33,428,347
Total Net Position $ 68,410,791
*Under the purchase agreement for the Brearley/Malkenhorst/Turnbull Property,
the Authority agreed to pledge $263,179 of the funds on deposit with the County
Treasurer as security for obligations, including street improvements that would
need to be made in the event that the property ceases to be used for open
space, habitat restoration, or other biological preservation activities consistent
with open space management, and passive recreational use.
NOTE 5 CAPITAL ASSETS
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, there were no disposals or donations of capital assets.
Capital asset activity for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 is as follows:
Balance at Balance at
June 30, 2013 Additions Deletions June 30, 2014
Capital Assets, Non-depreciable:
Land (Acquired by the Authority) $ 34,106,087 $ 2,800 $ - $ 34,108,887
Land (Donated to the Authority) 520,394 520,394
Total Capital Assets, Non-depreciable 34,626,481 2,800 34,629,281
Capital Assets, Depreciable:
Buildings and improvements 428,480 428,480
Accumulated depreciation (317,072) (21,424) (338,496)
Total Capital Assets, Depreciable 111,408 (21,424) 89,984
Total Capital Assets, net $ 34,737,889 $ (18,624) $ - $ 34,719,265
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
NOTE 5 CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Capital assets, at cost, or fair value at the time of donation, for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2014, consists of the following:
Land Building
Property Name Amount Amount
Land Acquired by the Authority
a. Powder Canyon $ 2,402,197 $ -
b. Hacienda Hills Property 790,467
c. Unocal Properties 46,524
d. Davies Property 726,100
e. Weisel/Sanders Property 352,363 300,000
f. Old Coach Property 3,616,020
g. Pellkofer Properties 236,699
h. Lim Property 450,875
i. Roberts/Pellkofer Property 769,550
j. Huang/Chen Property 481,921
k. Newbre II Property 501,868
l. Shuey Property 75,877
m. Canlas Property 396,151
n. Rose Hills Foundation Property 14,219,006
o. Kou Property 650,854
p. Javaid Property 2,204,100
q. Viola Berg Property 355,737
r. Public Works Property - La Habra Heights 342,689
s. Gibson Property 790,440
t. Ranney Property 2,729
u. Brearley/Malkenhorst/Turnbull Property 2,124,500
v. Corona Property 438,175
w. Maico Property 601,200
x. Sycamore Canyon Property 1,505,032 128,480
y. Parcel No. 8239-045-018 in La Habra Heights 3,987
z. Parcel No. 8239-045-016 21,026
aa. Easement on Parcel No. 8126-024-004 2,800
Total Land Acquired by the Authority 34,108,887 428,480
Land Donated to the Authority
a. Benson Ford Donation 104,000
b. J. Grimont Donation 100,000
c. Newbre Property 316,394
Total Land Donated to the Authority 520,394
Total Capital Assets as of June 30, 2014 $ 34,629,281 $ 428,480
NOTE 6 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Authority leases its office space from the City of Whittier. In September
2012, the Authority signed a lease renewal for the office space in the City of
Whittier. This lease renewal agreement is effective from September 1, 2012
through August 31, 2017. Rent expense for the fiscal year June 30, 2014
amounted to $6,668.
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PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2014
NOTE 7 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Claims and suits have been filed against the Authority in the normal course of
business. The outcome of these matters is not presently determinable. However,
in the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters is not expected to
have a significant impact on the financial condition of the Authority.
NOTE 8 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In preparing the accompanying financial statements, management has reviewed
all known events that have occurred after June 30, 2014 and through February
25, 2015, the date when this financial statement was available to be issued, for
inclusion in the financial statements and footnotes.
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