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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, 2018-19
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
County of San Luis Obispo, California
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
Prepared under the direction of
James W. Hamilton, CPA
Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector
Cover photo of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, Cambria taken by
Ryan Richmond, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
JUNE 30, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Letter of Transmittal .......................................................................................................... 1
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting ......................................... 11
List of Elected and Appointed Officials .............................................................................. 12
Organizational Chart ........................................................................................................ 13
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditors’ Report ........................................................................................... 14
Management’s Discussion and Analysis ............................................................................. 17
Basic Financial Statements:
Government-Wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position ............................................................................................. 35
Statement of Activities.................................................................................................. 36
Fund Financial Statements:
Governmental Funds:
Balance Sheet .............................................................................................................. 38
Reconciliation of Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Government-
Wide Statement of Net Position – Governmental Activities ............................................. 39
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Governmental Funds ................................................................................................... 40
Reconciliation of Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances of Governmental Funds to the Government-Wide Statement of
Activities – Governmental Activities.............................................................................. 41
Proprietary Funds:
Statement of Fund Net Position ..................................................................................... 42
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position ............................. 43
Statement of Cash Flows .............................................................................................. 44
Fiduciary Funds:
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position ............................................................................... 45
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position ............................................................. 46
Notes to Basic Financial Statements ............................................................................... 47
FINANCIAL SECTION (CONTINUED)
Required Supplementary Information
Description .................................................................................................................. 89
Schedule of the County’s Proportionate Share of the San Luis Obispo County
Pension Plan’s Net Pension Liability .............................................................................. 90
Schedule of the County’s Contributions to the San Luis Obispo County Pension Plan ......... 91
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan Schedule of Changes in the
County’s Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios ............................................................. 92
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan Schedule of Actuarially
Determined Plan Contributions and Related Ratios ........................................................ 93
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances -
Budget to Actual Comparison - General Fund ............................................................... 94
Notes to Required Supplementary Information ............................................................... 96
Other Supplementary Information:
Combining and Individual Fund Statements and Schedules:
Nonmajor Governmental Funds:
Nonmajor Governmental Fund Descriptions ............................................................ 97
Combining Balance Sheet ....................................................................................... 99
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances ........................................................................................................... 103
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances – Budget
to Actual Comparison:
Capital Projects ................................................................................................... 107
Community Development ..................................................................................... 108
Emergency Medical Services ................................................................................ 109
Driving Under the Influence Programs .................................................................. 110
Fish and Game .................................................................................................... 111
Road Impact Fees ............................................................................................... 112
Library ................................................................................................................ 113
Parks .................................................................................................................. 114
Public Facilities Fees ............................................................................................ 115
Roads ................................................................................................................. 116
Wildlife Grazing ................................................................................................... 117
Flood Control Districts ......................................................................................... 118
Lighting Control Districts ...................................................................................... 119
County Service Area Districts ............................................................................... 120
Public Facilities Corporation ................................................................................. 121
Pension Obligation Bonds .................................................................................... 122
SLO County Financing Authority ........................................................................... 123
FINANCIAL SECTION (CONTINUED)
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds:
Nonmajor Enterprise Fund Descriptions ................................................................ 124
Combining Statement of Net Position ................................................................... 125
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position ............ 126
Combining Statement of Cash Flows ..................................................................... 127
Internal Service Funds:
Internal Service Fund Descriptions ....................................................................... 128
Combining Statement of Net Position ................................................................... 129
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position ............ 130
Combining Statement of Cash Flows ..................................................................... 131
Internal Service Funds – Insurance Funds:
Combining Statement of Net Position ...................................................... 132
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in
Net Position ......................................................................................... 133
Combining Statement of Cash Flows ....................................................... 134
Fiduciary Funds:
Fiduciary Fund Description ................................................................................... 135
Agency Funds:
Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position ........................................ 136
Combining Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities ........................ 137
Investment Trust Funds:
Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Position ........................................ 138
Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position ...................... 139
General Fund - Detail Budgetary Comparison Schedules:
Detail Schedule of Expenditures – Budget to Actual Comparison ............................ 140
STATISTICAL SECTION (UNAUDITED)
Statistical Section Table of Contents .............................................................................. 148
Net Position by Component ........................................................................................... 149
Changes in Net Position ................................................................................................ 150
Fund Balances, Governmental Funds ............................................................................. 152
Changes in Fund Balances, Governmental Funds ............................................................ 153
Estimated 30 Year Pension Liability Funding ................................................................... 155
Assessed Valuation ....................................................................................................... 156
Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates .................................................................... 157
Principal Property Taxpayers ......................................................................................... 158
Property Tax Levies and Collections ............................................................................... 159
Special Assessment Billings and Collections .................................................................... 160
Ratios of Total Debt Outstanding ................................................................................... 161
Ratios of General Obligation Debt Outstanding ............................................................... 162
Legal Debt Margin Information ...................................................................................... 163
Demographic and Economic Statistics ............................................................................ 164
Principal Employers ...................................................................................................... 165
Full Time Equivalent County Government Employees by Function .................................... 166
Operating Indicators by Function ................................................................................... 167
Capital Asset Statistics by Function ................................................................................ 168
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUDITOR - CONTROLLER TREASURER - TAX COLLECTOR
James W. Hamilton, CPA Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector
Lydia J. Corr, CPA Assistant Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector
January 17, 2020
Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of San Luis Obispo
1055 Monterey Street, Suite D430
San Luis Obispo, California 93408
To the Citizens of San Luis Obispo County and Your Honorable Board:
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the County of San Luis Obispo
(County) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, is hereby submitted as mandated by
Sections 25250 and 25253 of the Government Code of the State of California. These
statutes require that the County publish a complete set of financial statements audited in
accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) by a firm of licensed
certified public accountants. The County prepares its financial statements in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The requirements for financial
reporting in accordance with GAAP are established by the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB).
This report consists of management’s representations concerning County finances.
Consequently, management assumes full responsibility for the completeness and
reliability of all the information presented in this report. To provide a reasonable basis for
making these representations, management has established a comprehensive internal
control framework designed to protect the government’s assets from loss, theft, or misuse
and to compile sufficient reliable information for the preparation of the County’s financial
statements in conformity with GAAP. The County’s comprehensive framework of internal
controls has been designed to provide a reasonable, rather than an absolute assurance,
that the financial statements will be free from material misstatement. As management,
we assert that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, this financial report is complete
and reliable in all material respects.
The County’s financial statements have been audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, a firm
of licensed certified public accountants. The goal of the independent audit was to provide
a reasonable assurance that the financial statements of the County for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2019, are free of any material misstatement. The independent audit
involved examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements; assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management; and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. The independent auditor concluded, based upon the audit, that there was
a reasonable basis for rendering an unmodified opinion that the County’s financial
statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, are fairly presented and in conformity
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with GAAP. The independent auditor’s report is presented as the first component of the
financial section of this report.
The independent audit of the County’s financial statements was part of a broader,
federally mandated “Single Audit” designed to meet the requirements imposed by federal
grantor agencies. The standards governing Single Audit engagements require the
independent auditor to report not only on the fair presentation of the financial statements,
but also on the audited government’s internal controls and compliance with legal
requirements, with special emphasis on internal controls and legal requirements involving
the administration of federal awards. These reports are available in the County’s
separately issued Single Audit Report.
GAAP requires that management provide a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis
to accompany the basic financial statements in the form of Management’s Discussion and
Analysis (MD&A). This letter of transmittal is designed to complement the MD&A and the
two should be read in conjunction with each other. The County’s MD&A can be found
immediately following the report of the independent auditors.
Profile of the Government
The County of San Luis Obispo, incorporated in 1850, is located on the central coast of
the State of California, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The County
currently occupies a land area of 3,616 square miles and serves a population of 280,101
residents. Approximately 43% of the population resides in the unincorporated area. The
seven incorporated cities in the County are Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach,
Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and San Luis Obispo.
A five-member County Board of Supervisors (Board) is the legislative authority and
governance for the County. Each supervisor is elected to a four-year term in nonpartisan
districts. The terms are staggered with two supervisors being elected then three
supervisors being elected in alternating election years. The Board is responsible, among
other things, for establishing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees,
and hiring the County Administrative Officer and non-elected department heads. The
County Administrative Officer is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances
of the Board and for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the County. The County
has five elected department heads responsible for the offices of the County Clerk-
Recorder, Assessor, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, District Attorney, and
Sheriff-Coroner.
The County provides a full range of services, including public safety and fire protection;
construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other infrastructure; health and
social programs that promote the well-being of the community; and recreational activities
and cultural events.
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The annual budget serves as the foundation for the County’s financial planning and
control. The County Budget Act, as presented in California Government Code Sections
29000 and 30200, provides the general provisions and requirements for preparing and
approving the County budget. All County departments are required to submit budget
requests to the County Administrative Officer. The budgets are then reviewed by the
County Administrative Officer and compiled into a proposed budget with a County
Administrative Officer’s recommendation. Public hearings are set in the month of June,
with the Board of Supervisors adopting the final budget before the start of the next fiscal
year. The proposed budget is prepared by fund, function (e.g., Public Safety), and
department or division (e.g., Sheriff). During the year, department heads may make
transfers of appropriations within a division with the approval of the County Administrative
Officer and Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector. Transfers of appropriations
between departments or increases in the budget from new revenue sources, reserves
and/or contingencies require Board of Supervisors’ approval. Monthly estimates for both
revenues and expenditures are used to assist departments with budgetary control, and
quarterly reports are submitted by each department to the County Administrative Officer
and the Board on the status of the departmental budgets.
Budget-to-actual comparisons are provided in the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for each individual governmental fund for which an appropriated annual budget
has been adopted. For the General Fund this comparison is presented as part of the
required supplementary information immediately following the notes to the financial
statements. For other governmental funds with appropriated annual budgets, this
comparison is presented in the governmental funds subsection of the statements.
The County has various blended component units which primarily provide utility and debt
financing services. The County’s only discretely presented component unit is First 5,
which allocates funds from the California Children and Families Trust Fund and advocates
for quality programs and services, supporting children prenatal to age 5, to ensure that
every child is healthy and ready to learn in school.
Factors Affecting Financial Condition
The information presented in the financial statements is perhaps best understood when
it is considered from the broader perspective of the specific environment within which the
County operates.
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Employment:
Unemployment in the County, as of
September 2019, was 2.4% which is
lower than both the state rate of 4.0%
7.0%
and the national rate of 3.5%. During the
same period last year, unemployment in 6.0%
the County was 2.7%.
5.0%
The State of California has a major 4.0%
presence in the County of San Luis 3.0%
Obispo with California Men’s Colony,
2.0%
Atascadero State Hospital, CalTrans,
and the California Polytechnic State 1.0%
University, making the State the largest
0.0%
employer in the County. The decrease in
the County’s unemployment rate has
closely followed the decreasing trend in
state unemployment over the past
several years.
Wages:
Average income increased by 5.2% to
$48,180, from 2017 to 2018 (most recent
data) for the residents of the County of
San Luis Obispo, as reported by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As reported by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the highest earning 2018
occupational groups consisted of family
and general healthcare practitioners,
physicians and surgeons, psychiatrists,
chief executives, dentists, architects and
engineers, human resource managers,
and pharmacists.
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51/9 61/9 71/9 81/9 91/9
Unemployment Rates*
National
State
County
*Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,000
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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Average Annual Income*
State
County
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Retail Sales:
The increase in sales tax revenue of
$631,100 or 5.6% from June 2018 to $15,000,000
June 2019 was less than the prior year
increase of 11.7%.
$10,000,000
With a wide variety of activities offering
$5,000,000
year-round visitor appeal, the County
continues to benefit fiscally from the
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tourism industry. Tourists spent
20152016
approximately $281 million in retail 2017 2018
2019
locally in 2018 which is a 9.6% decrease
in spending from 2017 as reported by the
tourism marketing agency Visit SLO
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Real Estate:
The County’s median home price decreased from $605,000 in August 2018 to $595,000
in August 2019. This is a 1.7% decrease from the same period in the prior year. After
several consecutive years of increases, this could be an indicator that the housing market
is leveling off. Property tax revenue indicators continue to illustrate the strength of the
local economy.
Discretionary property tax receipts were $132 million in FY 2018-19, an increase
of 5.6% over the prior year.
The total tax levy on secured property, which excludes unsecured property, direct
charges, and school bonds, was $549,868,636 for FY 2018-19, an increase of
5.2% from the previous year.
Property Transfer Tax is related to the value and number of real estate transactions
during the year. The County’s unincorporated areas’ property transfer taxes
decreased 5.6% in FY 2018-19; this is the first year with a decrease after eight
years of increases.
The property tax delinquency rate of 0.9% has remained unchanged over the last
four years. The rate continues to demonstrate a stable local economy.
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Sales Tax Revenue ‐
Unincorporated*
*Source: County's Enterprise Financial System
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Tourism:
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
collections in the unincorporated areas
$12,000,000
increased 11% in the 2018-19 fiscal
year. This increase is consistent with $10,000,000
the seven incorporated cities budgeted
$8,000,000
increase of 10% for TOT collections for
the same time period. $6,000,000
$4,000,000
The San Luis Obispo (SLO) County
$2,000,000
Regional Airport announced that it will
add direct flights to San Diego and $0
Portland in 2020. Additionally, direct
2015
2016
2017
flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth and Las 2018
2019
Vegas were added in 2019. Based on
an economic impact study conducted
by the airport, these flights will help the
airport contribute more than $85 million to the regional economy each year.
Long-term financial planning:
The FY 2019-20 budget’s growth continues to be conservative as the County
remains committed to maintaining a strategic reserve. The final FY 2019-20
comprehensive budget authorized a $648.0 million governmental fund spending
level, an increase over the $631.9 million budget for FY 2018-19. The budget
provides support to the development of departmental programs and services and
assists County operations in responding to the continuously changing needs of
constituents. The ongoing increase in property tax revenue along with other key
economic indicators such as transient occupancy tax and sales tax growth allowed
for a moderate increase in the FY 2019-20 spending level. The General Fund has
$591.2 million appropriated to finance the current year’s expenditures including
contingencies of $26.1 million.
The General Fund reports fund balance intended for a variety of long-term needs
in classifications based on the extent to which the amounts are restricted for use.
For example, for FY 2018-19, $13.0 million is set aside in the General Reserve.
The General Reserve, established per Government Code §29127, is accessible
only upon declaration of emergency by the Board of Supervisors. In addition,
reserves exist for building replacement ($42.2 million), automation projects ($12.0
million), and tax mitigation purposes (aka “rainy-day” funds) ($43.4 million). Other
classifications of General Fund balance are described in Footnote 11.
Each year a 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is compiled. The CIP is a
plan for short-range and long-range capital acquisition and development. It also
includes plans to improve or rehabilitate County-owned roads and facilities. The
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Transient Occupancy Tax*
*Source: County's Enterprise Financial System
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plan provides the mechanism for estimating capital requirements; setting priorities;
monitoring and evaluating the progress of capital projects; and informing the public
of projected capital improvements and unfunded needs. While the CIP covers a
five-year planning period, it is updated each year to reflect ongoing changes as
new projects are added, existing projects are modified, and completed projects are
removed from the plan document. The five-year CIP does not appropriate funds;
rather it serves as a budgeting tool, identifying those capital project appropriations
to be made through the adoption of the County’s annual budget. The FY 2019-20
capital budget recommended funding for eighteen capital projects. Total FY 2019-
20 appropriations for capital projects increased 43% from the prior year and are
approximately $5.9 million. Some of the existing projects will be completed over
multiple years.
In September 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1090, a bipartisan
bill that will provide $85 million in economic assistance to the community. The bill
is an effort, in part, to lessen the effects of lost tax revenue that will result from the
closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. PG&E plans to close the plant
by fiscal year 2024-25. The new law also calls for the California Public Utilities
Commission to approve elements of the Joint Proposal Agreement developed by
the County, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, and the incorporated cities.
Relevant Financial Policies:
Balanced Budget: The County Administrative Officer shall present a balanced
budget for all County operating funds on an annual basis.
Ongoing Budget Administration: The County Administrative Officer shall submit
Quarterly Financial Status Reports to the Board of Supervisors. The reports shall
provide expenditure and revenue projections and identify and clarify projected
variances along with recommendations and proposed corrective actions.
Budget Priorities: The budget is an effort to allocate resources in an effective and
efficient manner in order to achieve the County’s vision of a Safe, Healthy, Livable,
Prosperous, and Well-Governed Community.
Use of “One-Time” Funds: One-time revenue shall be dedicated for use for one-
time expenditures. Annual budgets will not be increased to the point that ongoing
operating costs become overly reliant upon cyclical or unreliable one-time
revenues.
Adopt a Formal Debt Policy: A comprehensive Debt Management Policy was
developed by the Auditor-Controller and approved by the Debt Advisory
Committee. It was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 14, 2010.
Cost Recovery through Fees: Utilize fees to recover costs where reasonable and
after all cost savings options have been explored.
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Pension Cost: Governor Brown implemented a Public Employee Pension Reform
Act (PEPRA) which took effect on January 1, 2013. In compliance with PEPRA
the County established a Tier III retirement plan that complies with or exceeds the
requirements of the pension reform legislation. In addition, the County and most
labor units have adopted a 50/50 funding split between the County and the
employees. As of December 31, 2018, approximately 44% of County employees
fall under PEPRA.
Major Initiatives
Countywide: Joint department efforts helped to ensure passage of Senate Bill
1090, which will provide $85 million to the County, cities, and schools to mitigate
the impacts of the closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. The funds are broken
into two components: Economic Development Funds ($10 million) and the
Essential Services Mitigation Funds ($75 million). Roughly half of the Essential
Services Mitigation Funds will go to local schools to maintain critical programs.
The County’s portion is $3.6 million for Economic Development Funds and $31.3
million in Essential Services Mitigation Funds.
Airports: A new passenger record was set with 485,911 passengers in 2018, an
increase of 19.2% from 2017. A second daily flight between San Luis Obispo and
Denver was added. New daily service to Dallas/Ft. Worth began April 2, 2019.
Additional flights to Las Vegas, Portland, and San Diego were announced in FY
2019-20.
Clerk-Recorder: Successfully implemented the County’s new voting system,
including high speed paper ballot counting machines, ballot on demand printing,
and full ballot scanning with electronic adjudication of overvotes, stray marks, and
write-in values.
Health Agency: Launched the Community Action Team partnership with
Transitions Mental Health Association and law enforcement agencies to focus on
outreach and preventative engagement with the county’s most vulnerable
populations, including those impacted by mental illness, substance abuse, and
homelessness.
Library: Celebrated the 100th anniversary of the County of San Luis Obispo public
libraries. Implemented fine-free library services as a means to increase access to
the community and is now offering free and low-cost digital passes to California
museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations.
Parks: Implemented Phase I at El Chorro Park which included Request for
Proposals for the design of the miniature golf course and a Go Kart track. These
projects are scheduled for completion in Fiscal Year 2019-20.
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Fleet Services: Reduced the County’s annual fuel consumption by over 8,471
gallons and reduced greenhouse gas emission production by over 67 million grams
of carbon dioxide. Fleet Services also reduced the production of solid hazardous
waste by 30% and was recognized as one of the 100 Best Fleets in North America
by the National Association of Fleet Administrators ranking #40 of 38,000
municipal fleets.
UC Cooperative Extension: Served over 4,000 residents through 4-H Youth
Development, UC CalFresh Nutrition Education, UC Master Food Preserver and
the UC Master Gardener Programs.
Sheriff: Utilized a Homeland Security Grant and provided all school employees in
the County with access to a smart phone application that can be used to call 911
and immediately notify other employees on the school campus of an emergency
incident. Worked with other departments such as County Probation and Health
Services on the Stepping Up Initiative to reduce recidivism of individuals suffering
from mental health disorders.
Social Services: Held four Community Connections events that served 369
homeless persons. Housed 88 families through the Housing Support Program,
Bringing Families Home Program, and Housing and Disability Income Advocacy
Program. Additionally, 73 families have received ongoing housing services from
prior years.
Awards and Acknowledgments
Awards:
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County of San Luis
Obispo for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2018. This was the thirty-third consecutive year that the County
has received this prestigious award. In order to be awarded a Certificate of
Achievement the County published an easily readable and efficiently organized
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This report satisfied both
generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements. A
Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe that
our current CAFR continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program’s
requirements, and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for
another certificate.
The California State Controller presented the County of San Luis Obispo its Award
for Counties Financial Transaction Reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2018. This is the third consecutive year that the County has earned this award
and recognized the County’s professionalism in preparing an accurate and timely
report.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
LIST OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
JUNE 30, 2019
Elected Officials
Board of Supervisors
District #1 ..................................................................................................... John Peschong
District #2 .................................................................................................. Bruce S. Gibson
District #3 ............................................................................................................ Adam Hill
District #4 ...................................................................................................... Lynn Compton
District #5 Chairperson ................................................................................... Debbie Arnold
Other Elected Officials
Assessor .............................................................................................. Tom J. Bordonaro Jr.
Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator ................. James W. Hamilton
Clerk-Recorder ................................................................................................ Tommy Gong
District Attorney ..................................................................................................... Dan Dow
Sheriff-Coroner .............................................................................................. Ian Parkinson
Appointed Officials
Agricultural Commissioner ......................................................................... Martin Settevendemie
Airport General Manager ........................................................................................ Kevin Bumen
Behavioral Health Administrator ................................................................................ Anne Robin
Central Services Director ........................................................................................ Will Clemens
Chief Probation Officer ............................................................................................ James Salio
Child Support Services Director ............................................................................. Natalie Walter
County Administrator ............................................................................................ Wade Horton
County Counsel ....................................................................................................... Rita L. Neal
County Fire Chief .................................................................................................... Scott Jalbert
UC Cooperative Extension Director ..................................................................... Katherine Soule
Health Agency Director ............................................................................................ Michael Hill
Human Resources Director .......................................................................... Tami Douglas-Schatz
Information Technology Director ............................................................................... Daniel Milei
Library Director ........................................................................................ Christopher Barnickel
Parks Director .......................................................................................................... Nick Franco
Planning Director .................................................................................................... Trevor Keith
Public Health Officer ....................................................................................... Penny Borenstein
Public Works Director (Interim) ................................................................................ John Diodati
Social Services Director ........................................................................................... Devin Drake
Veterans’ Services Director ............................................................................ Christopher Lopez
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County of San Luis Obispo Organizational Chart
Citizens of San Luis Obispo County
Special Districts Governed Boards, Commissions and
---------------- Board of Supervisors* ------------------
by the Board of Supervisors Committees
County Administrator
Health &
Land Public Community Fiscal & Internal
Human
Based Protection Services Administrative Support
Services
Auditor-
Controller-
Agricultural Child Support County
Airports Treasurer-Tax
Commissioner Services Health Agency Counsel
Collector-Public
Public Health
Mental Health Administrator*
Drug & Alcohol
Animal Services
Medical Services UC
Planning & Administrative
County Fire** Cooperative Central Services
Building Office
Extension
District Human
Public Works Social Services Library Assessor*
Attorney* Resources
Emergency Veterans' Parks & Information
Clerk-Recorder*
Services Services Recreation Technology
Probation
Sheriff-
Coroner*
Public
Defender**
*Elected Officials
**Contract
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FINANCIAL SECTION
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of San Luis Obispo, California
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-
type activities, the discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining
fund information of the County of San Luis Obispo, California (County), as of and for the year ended
June 30, 2019, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the
County’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.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We did not
audit the financial statements of the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust which represent 60 percent
of the assets and 2 percent of the total revenue/contributions of the aggregate remaining fund
information. Those financial statements were audited by other auditors, whose reports have been
furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for the discretely
presented component unit and net pension trust fund, is based solely on the reports of the other
auditors. 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.
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To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of San Luis Obispo, California
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.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinions.
Opinions
In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of other auditors, the financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental
activities, the business-type activities, the discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and
the aggregate remaining fund information of the County, as of June 30, 2019, and the respective
changes in financial position, and where applicable, cash flows for the year then ended in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Emphasis of Matter
As described in Note 20 to the basic financial statements, prior period adjustments were recorded for
the correction of errors in the prior year financial statements. Our opinions are 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, schedule of the County’s proportionate share of the San Luis
Obispo County’s pension plan’s net pension liability, schedule of the County’s contributions to the San
Luis Obispo County’s pension plan, other post-employment benefits (OPEB) plan schedule of changes
in the County’s net OPEB liability and related ratios, other post-employment benefits (OPEB) plan
schedule of actuarially determined plan contributions and related ratios, and budgetary comparison
information for the General Fund, as listed in the table of contents, 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
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
JUNE 30, 2019
As management of the County of San Luis Obispo (the County), we offer readers the County’s financial statements,
this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the County for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.
We encourage readers to consider the information presented here in conjunction with the transmittal letter at the
front of this report and the County’s financial statements, which begin on page 35. All amounts, unless otherwise
indicated, are expressed in thousands of dollars.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The assets of the County exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $1,378,832
(net position). The majority of this amount, $1,474,718 is the net investment in capital assets, while $41,281
is restricted for specific purposes (restricted net position). Unrestricted net position indicates the portion of
net position which may be used to meet the County’s ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors; however,
the recording of the County’s pension liability in accordance with GASB Statement No. 68 (GASB 68) and the
County’s OPEB liability in accordance with GASB Statement No. 75 (GASB 75) created a negative unrestricted
net position of $137,167.
The County’s net position increased by $25,006. $28,001 of the change is for current fiscal year activity,
while a net $2,995 prior period adjustment comprised of a $4,611 reduction in governmental activities and
a $1,616 increase in business-type activities offset the overall current year increase. The increase in net
investment in capital assets represents capital acquisitions during the year reduced by depreciation and
increased by retirement of long-term debt (Table A). The increase in restricted and the decrease in negative
unrestricted net position represents the degree to which increases in revenues exceeded increases in
expenses (Table B).
As of June 30, 2019, the County’s governmental activities reported combined ending net position of
$1,009,905, an increase of $12,602 in comparison with the prior year. Due to the recording of the long-
term pension and OPEB obligations, no amount of governmental net position is available for spending at the
County’s discretion for current and future needs (unrestricted net position) (Table A).
Business-type activities posted net program income of $4,087 before general revenues, contributions and
transfers from other funds, an increase of $5,878 when compared to net program loss of $1,791 in the prior
year. The difference from the prior year is primarily due to increased fees, fines, and charges for services
of $6,046 in all enterprise activities. The largest increases related to higher revenues for Airport ($1,789)
and Los Osos Wastewater Treatment Plant ($633) customer charges, and increased water sale revenue for
the State Water Contract ($1,546) and Nacimiento Water Contract ($1,238).
At the end of the fiscal year, the entire $328,351 fund balance of the General Fund was either nonspendable
$19,222, restricted $12,276, committed $169,846 or assigned $127,007.
Consistent with the prior year, the County prepaid its $55.0 million employer retirement contribution to the
San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust (Pension Trust) in July of 2019. The prior year prepayment was $53.2
million. The County will save an estimated $1.5 million by prepaying the employer retirement contribution.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis are intended to serve as an introduction to the County’s basic financial statements. The
County’s basic financial statements include four components: 1) government-wide financial statements, 2) fund
financial statements, 3) notes to the financial statements, and 4) required supplementary information. This report
also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements.
Government-wide financial statements
The Government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the County’s
finances, in a manner similar to a private-sector business.
The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of the County’s assets, deferred outflows of resources,
liabilities and deferred inflows of resources, with the difference reported as net position. Over time, increases or
decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the County is improving
or deteriorating.
The Statement of Activities presents information showing how the government’s net position changed during the
most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the
change occurs, regardless of the timing of the related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this
statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned
but unused employee vacation balances).
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the County that are principally supported
by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (Governmental Activities) from other functions that are intended to recover
all or a significant portion of their cost through user fees and charges (Business-type Activities). The governmental
activities of the County include public protection, public ways and facilities, health and sanitation, public assistance,
education, recreation and cultural services, and general government. The main business-type activities of the County
include the airport, golf courses, flood control districts, the Nacimiento water project, the Los Osos wastewater project
and county services areas.
Blended component units are included in our basic financial statements and consist of legally separate entities for
which the County is financially accountable and that have substantially the same board as the County or provide
services entirely to the County. They include county service areas, flood control districts, waterworks districts, lighting
maintenance districts, and the San Luis Obispo County Public Facilities Corporation and SLO County Financing
Authority.
The County discretely presents the First 5 San Luis Obispo County component unit. The mission of First 5 is to
allocate funds from the California Children and Families Trust Fund and advocate for quality programs and services,
supporting children prenatal to age 5, to ensure that every child is healthy and ready to learn in school. First 5 does
not meet the requirements for blending, and therefore its financial activities are presented separately from the
County.
The government-wide financial statements can be found on pages 35 to 37 of this report.
Fund financial statements
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated
for specific activities or objectives. The County, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to
ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the funds of the County can be
divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Governmental funds - Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as
Governmental Activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial
statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable resources,
as well as on the balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be
useful in evaluating a government’s near-term financing requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial statements, it is
useful to compare the information presented for Governmental Funds with similar information presented for
Governmental Activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand
the long-term impact of the government’s near-term financing decisions.
Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and
changes in fund balance provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between Governmental Funds and
Governmental Activities.
The County maintains twenty-five individual governmental funds organized according to their type: general, special
revenue, debt service, and capital projects. Information is presented separately in the governmental funds’ balance
sheet and in the governmental funds’ statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the
General Fund, and the Capital Projects Fund, which are considered to be major funds. Data from the remaining
twenty-three governmental funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each
of the nonmajor governmental funds is provided in the form of combining statements found in the other
supplementary information section of this report.
A budgetary comparison statement has been provided for the General Fund and any major special revenue funds to
demonstrate compliance with the budget and can be located in the required supplementary section of the report.
Individual budgetary data for each of the nonmajor governmental funds is provided in the other supplementary
information section of this report.
The basic governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 38 to 41 of this report.
Proprietary funds - The County maintains two different types of proprietary funds, enterprise and internal service
funds. Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as Business-type Activities in the
government-wide financial statements. The County uses enterprise funds to account for the airport, golf course,
wastewater facility, flood control districts, waterworks districts and county service areas. Internal service funds are
an accounting device used to accumulate and allocate costs internally among the County’s various functions. The
County uses internal service funds to account for its vehicle operations and maintenance, public works services, other
post-employment benefits, and self-insurance programs. Because these services predominately benefit
governmental rather than business-type functions, they have been included within governmental activities in the
government-wide financial statements.
Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial statements, only in more
detail. The Airport, Nacimiento Water Contract, State Water Project, and Los Osos Wastewater funds are considered
to be major funds of the County and are presented separately in the proprietary fund financial statements. All other
enterprise funds have been combined into a single column for presentation. The seven internal service funds are
combined into a single, aggregated presentation in the proprietary fund financial statements. Individual fund data
for the internal service and enterprise funds is provided in the form of combining statements found in the other
supplementary information section of this report.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 42 to 44 of this report.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Fiduciary funds - Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the
government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial statements because the resources
of those funds are not available to support the County’s own programs. The accounting used for fiduciary funds is
much like that used for proprietary funds.
The basic fiduciary fund financial statements can be found on pages 45 to 46 of this report.
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements - The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full
understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements.
The notes to the basic financial statements can be found on pages 47 to 88 of this report.
Required Supplementary Information - The notes to the basic financial statements are followed by a section of
required supplementary information (RSI) that further explains and supports the information in the financial
statements.
The required supplementary information can be found on pages 89 to 96 of this report.
Other Supplementary Information - In addition to the basic financial statements, accompanying notes, and required
supplementary information, this report also presents certain other supplementary information concerning the
County’s General Fund, special revenue funds budgetary schedules, and combining and individual fund statements
and schedules.
Combining and individual fund statements and schedules - The combining and individual fund statements and
schedules referred to earlier provide information for nonmajor governmental funds, nonmajor enterprise funds,
internal service funds, and fiduciary funds and are presented following the required supplementary information.
Combining and individual fund statements and schedules can be found on pages 97 to 106 and 124 to 139 of this
report.
Budgetary comparison schedules - The budgetary comparison schedules (other than the General Fund which is
presented with the individual General Fund statements) for the Capital Projects, Pension Obligation Bonds, San Luis
Obispo County Public Facilities Corporation, SLO County Financing Authority, and nonmajor Special Revenue funds
can be found on pages 107 to 123 of this report.
Detail budgetary schedules demonstrating legal level of compliance with budgetary control for the General Fund are
presented on pages 140 to 147 of this report.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
As stated earlier, net position may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government’s financial position. In the
case of the County, assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded liabilities and deferred inflows of resources
by $1,378,832 as detailed in the table below:
Table A
Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
2018-
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 2019
Total Total
Govern- Business- Primary Govern- Business- Primary Total
mental Type Govern- mental Type Govern- %
Activities Activities ment Activities Activities ment Chg
Assets:
Current assets $ 589,848 $ 148,133 $ 737,981 $ 518,137 $ 140,569 $ 658,706 12.0%
Other noncurrent assets 3,386 10,236 13,622 3,329 10,320 13,649 (0.2%)
Capital assets 1,214,459 596,352 1,810,811 1,212,274 603,100 1,815,374 (0.3%)
Total assets 1,807,693 754,721 2,562,414 1,733,740 753,989 2,487,729 3.0%
Deferred Outflows of
Resources 176,881 5,843 182,724 115,667 4,956 120,623 51.5%
Liabilities:
Current liabilities 77,947 38,282 116,229 73,889 39,604 113,493 2.4%
Long-term liabilities 872,051 352,460 1,224,511 683,941 361,781 1,045,722 17.1%
Total liabilities 949,998 390,742 1,340,740 757,830 401,385 1,159,215 15.7%
Deferred Inflows of
Resources 24,671 895 25,566 94,274 1,037 95,311 (73.2%)
Net position:
Net investment in
capital assets 1,188,830 285,888 1,474,718 1,185,073 283,410 1,468,483 0.4%
Restricted 41,281 - 41,281 29,836 - 29,836 38.4%
Unrestricted (220,206) 83,039 (137,167) (217,606) 73,113 (144,493) (5.1%)
Total net position $ 1,009,905 $ 368,927 $ 1,378,832 $ 997,303 $ 356,523 $ 1,353,826 1.8%
Analysis of Net Position
The County’s total net position increased by $25,006 or 1.8%. The increase was a combination of increases in total
assets ($74.7 million), deferred outflows of resources ($62.1 million), and total liabilities ($181.5 million) along with
decreased deferred inflows of resources ($69.7 million). Causes for the changes in each of these categories are
detailed below.
The overall increase in total assets, 3.0%, is primarily due to inflows of governmental activities’ cash ($40.5 million)
and accounts receivable ($34.5 million). The significant cash increase occurred due to higher interest revenue
earned, coupled with the County’s reduction of debt payments, resulting from prior year’s cash outflow of $46 million
for final debt service payments on the 2003 Series A Standard and 2009 Series A Term Pension Obligation Bonds.
Accounts receivable increased due to the County recording economic mitigation funds from PG&E for the impending
closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Of the $62.1 million, or 51.5%, increase in deferred outflows of resources, $42.5 million was related to deferred
pension resources and $19.8 million was related to deferred OPEB resources. The pension deferred outflows net
increase was caused primarily by a $27.3 million increase in the net difference between projected and actual earnings
on pension plan investments, a $21.0 million increase in differences between expected and actual experience, and a
decrease of $5.6 million in changes to actuarial assumptions. The OPEB deferred outflows increase was primarily
attributed to a $16.9 million increase to changes in actuarial assumptions.
Total liabilities of the County increased $181,525, or 15.7%. The largest contributor to the increase was an increase
in the County’s net pension obligation of $178.8 million. Additionally, the County’s net OPEB liability increased $16.7
million. Unearned revenue in governmental activities increased $4.9 million related to Social Services’ programs.
The overall increase in long-term liabilities was offset by a $6.2 million decrease to accounts payable.
Deferred inflows of resource decreased $69.8 million, or 73.2%. $71.6 million of the decrease was related to deferred
pension resources associated with the change in the net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension
plan investments. The total decrease was offset slightly by the $2.5 million increase to OPEB deferred inflows
associated with changes in the actuarial assumptions.
Unrestricted net position indicates the portion of net position which may be used to meet the County’s ongoing
obligations to citizens and creditors. The recording of the County’s pension liability, per the requirements of GASB
68, and the recording of the County’s OPEB liability per the requirements of GASB 75, caused the County’s
unrestricted net position to remain negative indicating that the majority of the County’s net position is invested in
capital assets or otherwise restricted for use.
The most significant portion of the County’s net position is net investment of capital assets of $1,474,718. This
amount reflects investment in capital assets (e.g., land and easements, structures and improvements, infrastructure,
and equipment), less any outstanding related debt used to acquire those assets. The County uses these capital
assets to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the
County’s investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed
to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to
liquidate these liabilities.
The remaining $41,281, or 3.0%, of the balance of the County’s net position represents resources that are subject
to external restrictions on how they may be used.
At the end of the current fiscal year, the County reported positive balances for business-type activities in all net
position categories.
Total net position for governmental activities increased $12.6 million. The increase is comprised of a $17.2 million
increase due to normal operating activities and a $4.6 million prior period adjustment to record a reduction of other
assets associated with resources accumulated for pension obligation bond debt service payments made in the prior
year. Total net position for business-type activities increased $10.8 million due to normal operating activities and
increased an additional $1.6 million with a prior period adjustment to record capital assets associated with the Los
Osos Wastewater Plant received but not recorded in the prior year. The overall effect of the prior period adjustments
and normal operating activities was an increase of $25.0 million in the County’s total net position.
Net Investment in Capital Assets for business-type and governmental activities increased $6.2 million. Business-type
activities increased $2.5 million due to the Airport’s car wash and runway rehabilitation that does not have related
debt. The remainder is comprised of an increase in State Water Project water rights and reduction to capital related
debt from scheduled debt service principal payments. Governmental activities increased $3.8 million, the increase is
associated with construction in progress for several large projects including the Women’s Jail Expansion, Roads, and
Parks upgrades, which have no related debt. The retirement of capital related long-term debt also contributed to
the increase.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
The $11,445, or 38.4% increase to Restricted net position for governmental activities is primarily comprised of
increases to the General Government ($1.8 million), Public Protection ($877 thousand), Public Ways and Facilities
($3.4 million), and Debt Service ($5.3 million) functions. The General Government increases related to additional
software and implementation purchases. The Public Protection increase related to additional professional services
for planning and related services. The Public Ways and Facilities increase related to additional road maintenance
and construction. Restricted net position increased slightly for the Recreation and Cultural Services and Public
Assistance functions and decreased slightly for the Health and Sanitation and Education functions. The increases
and decreases are mostly due to fluctuations in purchase obligations. Restricted net position represents net position
of the County which is subject to constraints imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, laws, or regulations.
There was an increase of $7.3 million in Unrestricted net position reported in connection with the Total Primary
Government. This category represents the portion of the County’s net position which is not subject to constraints
imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, laws, or regulations. When positive, this amount may be used to meet
the County’s general obligations. The increase was mainly due to the governmental activities’ increase in other
revenues. The increase in overall general revenues was offset by higher total primary government expenses
compared to the prior year.
The table on the next page indicates the changes in net position for governmental and business-type activities:
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Table B
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 2018-2019
Govern- Business- Total Govern- Business- Total Total
mental Type Primary mental Type Primary %
Activities Activities Government Activities Activities Government Chg
Revenues:
Program revenues:
Charges for services $ 58,501 $ 53,322 $ 111,823 $ 59,620 $ 47,276 $ 106,896 4.6%
Operating grants and
contributions 254,589 386 254,975 253,197 426 253,623 0.5%
Capital grants and
contributions 16,516 7,999 24,515 10,089 5,217 15,306 60.2%
General revenues:
Property taxes 189,689 3,912 193,601 180,051 3,858 183,909 5.3%
Other taxes 27,224 - 27,224 25,708 - 25,708 5.9%
Interest and
investment income 12,952 1,590 14,542 3,171 1,272 4,443 227.3%
Grants not restricted to
specific programs 2,115 - 2,115 2,740 - 2,740 (22.8%)
Other revenues 35,445 574 36,019 2 - 2 1800850%
Total revenues 597,031 67,783 664,814 534,578 58,049 592,627 12.2%
Expenses:
General government 54,434 - 54,434 56,858 - 56,858 (4.3%)
Public protection 213,809 - 213,809 183,814 - 183,814 16.3%
Public ways and
facilities 34,202 - 34,202 41,606 - 41,606 (17.8%)
Health and sanitation 119,259 - 119,259 103,822 - 103,822 14.9%
Public assistance 131,432 - 131,432 122,753 - 122,753 7.1%
Education 12,698 - 12,698 12,754 - 12,754 (0.4%)
Recreation and cultural
services 11,891 - 11,891 8,927 - 8,927 33.2%
Interest on long-term
debt 1,468 - 1,468 11,840 - 11,840 (87.6%)
Airport - 8,398 8,398 - 7,966 7,966 5.4%
Golf - 3,491 3,491 - 3,297 3,297 5.9%
State Water Contract - 6,973 6,973 - 5,909 5,909 18.0%
Nacimiento Water
Contract - 14,318 14,318 - 14,044 14,044 2.0%
Lopez Flood Control - 7,004 7,004 - 7,072 7,072 (1.0%)
Lopez Park - 3 3 - 3 3 -
General Flood Control - 1,142 1,142 - 1,056 1,056 8.1%
County Service Areas - 4,747 4,747 - 4,445 4,445 6.8%
Los Osos Wastewater - 11,544 11,544 - 10,918 10,918 5.7%
Total expenses 579,193 57,620 636,813 542,374 54,710 597,084 6.7%
Excess/(deficiency)
before transfers 17,838 10,163 28,001 (7,796) 3,339 (4,457) (728.2%)
Transfers (625) 625 - 2,267 (2,267) - -
Change in net position 17,213 10,788 28,001 (5,529) 1,072 (4,457) (728.2%)
Net position -
beginning of year 997,303 356,523 1,353,826 1,016,819 355,562 1,372,381 (1.4%)
Prior Period Adjustment
(4,611) 1,616 (2,995) (2,042) - (2,042) 46.7%
Cumulative change of
effect in accounting
principle - - - (11,945) (111) (12,056) -
Net position - end of year $ 1,009,905 $ 368,927 $ 1,378,832 $ 997,303 $ 356,523 $ 1,353,826 1.8%
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Analysis of Governmental and Business-type Activities
Governmental Activities
Governmental Activities increased the County’s net position by $12.6 million compared to a decrease of $19.6 million
in the prior year.
Overall, total revenues for governmental activities increased $62.5 million, or 11.7%.
The increase in revenues was offset by a prior period adjustment of $4.6 million to reflect the removal of a current
asset related to the payment of pension obligation bonds as well as governmental expenditures which increased by
$36.8 million, or 6.8%. Remaining significant factors contributing to the overall increase in net position from the
prior year are detailed below:
Capital Grants and Contributions increased by $6.4 million, or 63.7%, due to state and federal increases in roads
funding.
Property Taxes rose $9.6 million or 5.4% over the prior year, a function of the regular 2% increase in assessed
property value allowed by California’s Proposition 13. Other Taxes rose $1.5 million or 5.9% driven primarily by
increases in sales ($631 thousand) and transient occupancy taxes ($1.1 million). The increases in taxes reflect the
County’s continued economic stability and status as a popular tourist destination.
Interest and Investment Income increased by $9.8 million, or 308.5%, due to increased interest earnings and a
positive fair market value adjustment of $3.8 million.
Other Revenues increased by $35.4 million driven almost entirely by the recognition of economic impact mitigation
funds for the impending closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
Total expenses from governmental activities increased $36.8 million, or 6.8%, over the prior year. Increases to
Public Protection ($30.0 million), Health and Sanitation ($15.4 million), Public Assistance ($8.7 million), and
Recreation and Cultural Services ($3.0 million) were offset by decreases to General Government ($2.4 million), Public
Ways and Facilities ($7.4 million), and Education ($56 thousand). The General Government decrease resulted from
decreased expenditures for maintenance projects, utilities, and countywide automation projects including the
historical map preservation project and the Integrated Document Management (IDM) upgrade. Public Protection
increased expenditures were driven by increased pension and OPEB expenses as well as increased costs to reimburse
the State for fire personnel. Public Ways and Facilities expenditures decreased due to a prior year $3 million payment
for work on the Spanish Springs project. Health and Sanitation expenditures increased due to increased pension and
OPEB expenses as well as higher expenditures for professional services related to behavioral health programs. Public
Assistance increased expenditures were caused by increased pension and OPEB expenses combined with increased
law enforcement medical care professional services expenditures for jail inmates. The overall decrease in Education
expenditures were the net result of decreased pension and OPEB expenses exceeding the increased expenditures
related to the Cambria Library and the Black Gold Library Cooperative. The increase in Recreation and Cultural
Services total expenses stems from increased pension and OPEB expenses along with a payment to the SLO Land
Conservancy for the Octagon Barn-Bob Jones trail project. In addition, interest expense on long-term debt decreased
by $10.3 million due to the prior year retirement of the 2003 Series A Standard A and 2009 Series A Term Pension
Obligation Bonds.
For FY 2018-19, the County was able to maintain its General Fund contingencies at a level of 5%, while still making
investments in the many programs and services provided to the community.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Business-type Activities
Business-type activities increased the County’s net position by $12.4 million compared to an increase of $961
thousand in the previous year. Revenues exceeded expenses by $10.2 million, a transfer of $625 thousand from
governmental activities, and a $1.6 million prior period adjustment for the Los Osos Wastewater Fund’s contributed
assets, resulted in the total increase to net position. Key elements of current year business-type activity are as
follows:
Total revenue increased $9.7 million or 16.8% from the preceding year. The largest increases occurred in Charges
for Services ($6.0 million), and Capital Grants and Contributions ($2.8 million). The increase in Charges for Services
was primarily driven by increases in Airport rent and concessions revenue, parking, landing, and passenger facility
fees, along with increased water sales revenue in the State Water Project Fund. Capital Grants and Contributions
increased due to capital contributions related to the Airport ($3.1 million) and the Los Osos Wastewater Project ($4.8
million).
Expenses for business-type activities increased $2.9 million or 5.3% from the prior year. Within business-type
activities, the largest increase, $1.5 million, was caused by payments to the California State Water Resources
Department for the State Water Project. The remainder of the change is the result of various small increases and
decreases among the other enterprise funds.
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE COUNTY'S FUNDS
As noted earlier, the County uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal
requirements.
Governmental Funds
The focus of the County’s governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows, and balances
of spendable resources. Such information is beneficial in assessing the County’s financing requirements. In
particular, total fund balance less the nonspendable portion may serve as a useful measure of a government’s net
resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year. Total fund balance consists of the following components
(see footnote 11 for additional detail):
Nonspendable fund balance, $19,258, increased by $723 thousand, 3.9% from the prior year. Nonspendable
fund balance represents amounts that are not spendable in form or are legally or contractually required to
be maintained intact, and includes (1) inventories of $106, (2) prepaid items of $1,606, and (3) long-term
receivables of $17,546. The increase from the prior year primarily relates to pension prefunding payment of
employer contributions and employer for employee contributions.
Restricted fund balance, $45,772, increased $10.9 million, or 31.4%, from the prior year. Restricted fund
balance represents amounts that are subject to externally enforceable legal restrictions imposed by creditors,
grantors, contributors, laws, regulations, or enabling legislation. Significant components of this balance
include amounts restricted for (1) Tax reduction reserves of $3,305, (2) General Public protection programs
of $3,125, (3) Mental Health Services Act funds of $5,836, (4) Public facilities of $13,714, (5) Traffic impact
programs of $10,102, and (6) Debt service of $9,642. The majority of the increase to restricted fund balance
relates to an increase in amounts restricted in the General Fund for public protection programs and public
facilities.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Committed fund balance, $236,462, increased $21.7 million, or 10.1%, from the prior year. Committed fund
balance represents amounts with constraints imposed by the Board of Supervisors for specified purposes.
Significant components of this balance include commitments for (1) Flood control programs, $20,925, (2)
Tax reduction reserve, $43,424, (3) Automation projects, $12,028, (4) Roads, $15,045, (5) Building
replacement, $42,197, (6) Solar plant mitigation, $4,979, (7) Capital projects, $17,134, and (8) Maintenance
projects, $9,420. The increase is partly due to the County receiving the first installment of the economic
impact mitigation funds for the impending closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant ($8.5 million).
Additionally, $10.8 million in pension obligation bond debt payments were committed.
Assigned fund balance, $127,007, increased $19.9 million, or 18.5%, from the prior year. Assigned fund
balance represents amounts the County intends to use for specific purposes that are neither restricted nor
committed. Significant components of this balance include (1) Behavioral Health programs, $19,454, (2) Tax
reduction reserve, $10,593, (3) Sheriff-Coroner programs, $11,061, and (4) Subsequent Fiscal Year Budget,
$32,265. The largest changes in the assigned fund balance category were increases to general government
programs ($14.2 million), foster care and adoption programs ($1.7 million), and Behavioral Health programs
($2.6 million).
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the County’s governmental funds reported combined ending fund balance of
$428,499, an increase of 15.1%, or $56,216 in comparison with the prior year. Approximately 84.8% of the total
fund balance, or $363,469, is available to meet the County’s current and future needs.
General Fund
The General Fund is the chief operating fund of the County. As of the end of the current fiscal year, spendable fund
balance of the General Fund was $309,129 while total fund balance reached $328,351. As a measure of the General
Fund’s liquidity, it is useful to compare both total fund balance and spendable fund balance to total fund expenditures
of $460.1 million. Spendable fund balance represents 67.1% of the total fund expenditures, while total fund balance
represents 71.3% of the same amount, a 7.2% increase from the prior year. During the current fiscal year, the fund
balance of the General Fund increased by $40.1 million.
The following provides an explanation for significant contributors to the change in the General Fund’s fund balance.
Total revenues exceeded total expenditures by $64.8 million. General Fund revenues ended the year
with an increase of $42.2 million or 8.7% over the prior year.
The largest revenue increase occurred in Other Revenues, which increased by $18.1 million. The increase
was due to the County recognizing economic impact mitigation funding for the impending closure of the
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. Other large increases include Taxes with a $12.4 million increase
and Use of Money and Property which increased $6.8 million. Taxes increased due to property taxes
which are allowed up to a 2% increase by California’s Proposition 13 and increases in both transient
occupancy tax and sales tax. The Use of Money and Property increase was driven by an increase in the
fair market value of investments and interest revenue. Fines, Forfeitures, and Penalties decreased by
$1.2 million primarily due to reduced revenues from court fines.
Total expenditures in the General Fund increased $11.1 million, or 2.5%, from the prior year.
Expenditures increased for the Public Protection, Health and Sanitation, Public Assistance, and Education
functions; negotiated salaries and benefit raises increased costs in most functions and were the major
component in the overall rise. In addition, increased professional services expenditures for mental health
programs and contracting out jail medical services contributed to the rise in expenditures. Expenditures
decreased for the General Government and Public Ways and Facilities functions due to reduced
professional services and the completion of several construction projects in the prior year.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Capital Projects
The Capital Projects Fund handles construction projects for the County’s governmental funds. The fund ended the
fiscal year with a total fund balance of $18.7 million. Capital outlay expenditures exceeded revenues by $3.3 million
and net transfers totaled $4.1 million. The combination of these two factors resulted in a $735 thousand increase in
fund balance for the current year. Funding for specific projects comes primarily from use of designations, public
facilities fees, issuance of long-term debt, and aid from other government agencies. The General Fund transferred
$3.9 million to the Capital Projects Fund of which $534 thousand is for upgrades to the Los Osos Community Park
and $430 thousand is related to design and construction of a new County Fire and Sheriff dispatch center. The
remainder was for general government, public health and parks projects. Significant current year activities of the
Capital Projects Fund are discussed in the Capital Assets section under governmental activities.
Governmental Fund Revenues
Revenues for all governmental funds combined totaled $591.1 million in the current fiscal year and was an increase
of approximately 8.7%, or $47.2 million, from the prior fiscal year revenues of $543.8 million.
The following table presents the amount of revenues from various sources and also displays increases or decreases
from the prior year.
Table C
Revenues Classified by Source
Governmental Funds
Fund Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
2018-2019 2017-2018 Increase/(Decrease)
Percent Percent Percent
Amount of Total Amount of Total Amount Change
Revenues by Source:
Taxes $ 217,106 36.7% $ 203,583 37.4% $ 13,523 6.6%
Licenses, Permits,
Franchises 12,133 2.1% 11,140 2.0% 993 8.9%
Fines, Forfeitures, and
Penalties 4,396 0.7% 5,977 1.1% (1,581) (26.5%)
Use of Money and
Property 12,268 2.1% 3,779 0.7% 8,489 224.6%
Aid from Governmental
Agencies 271,961 46.0% 262,660 48.3% 9,301 3.5%
Charges for Current
Services 47,957 8.1% 49,793 9.2% (1,836) (3.7%)
Other Revenues 25,278 4.3% 6,869 1.3% 18,409 268.0%
Total $ 591,099 100% $ 543,801 100% $ 47,298 8.7%
The following provides an explanation of revenues by source that changed significantly over the prior year in the
governmental funds.
Taxes increased $13.5 million or 6.6% primarily due to the regular 2% increase in assessed property
value allowed by California’s Proposition 13 and increases to both transient occupancy tax and sales tax
revenues.
Licenses, Permits, and Franchises increased $993 thousand, or 8.9%. The increase was driven by an
increase in land use and building plans review fees being collected.
Fines, Forfeitures, and Penalties decreased $1.6 million, or 26.5%. The decrease was primarily due to
court fines and collections related to vehicle infractions.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Revenues from the Use of Money and Property increased $8.5 million, or 224.6%, due to an increase in
the fair market value of various investments.
Other Revenues increased $18.4 million, or 268.0%. The increase is primarily attributable to economic
mitigation revenues related to the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant being recognized.
The following table presents the amount of expenditures by function as well as increases or decreases from the prior
year.
Table D
Expenditures by Function Including Capital Outlay
Governmental Funds
Fund Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
2018-2019 2017-2018 Increase/(Decrease)
Percent Percent Percent
Amount of Total Amount of Total Amount Change
Expenditures by Function:
General Government $ 54,991 10.3% $ 60,445 10.2% $ (5,454) (9.0%)
Public Protection 185,033 34.4% 175,175 29.6% 9,858 5.6%
Public Ways and Facilities 35,267 6.6% 42,254 7.1% (6,987) (16.5%)
Health and Sanitation 103,512 19.3% 99,885 16.9% 3,627 3.6%
Public Assistance 121,327 22.7% 117,066 19.8% 4,261 3.6%
Education 12,191 2.3% 11,640 2.0% 551 4.7%
Recreation and Cultural
Services 10,574 2.0% 10,358 1.8% 216 2.1%
Principal payments 5,093 1.0% 50,989 8.6% (45,896) (90.0%)
Interest on Long-Term Debt 1,204 0.2% 11,666 2.0% (10,462) (89.7%)
Capital outlay 6,374 1.2% 11,828 2.0% (5,454) (46.1%)
Total $ 535,566 100% $ 591,306 100% $ (55,740) (9.4%)
The following provides an explanation of the expenditures by function that changed significantly over the prior year.
General Government expenditures decreased $5.5 million, or 9.0%. While total salaries and benefits
were essentially unchanged from the prior year, reduced services and supplies and professional services
associated with countywide maintenance projects were the primary cause of the decrease.
Public Protection expenditures increased $9.9 million, or 5.6%. The increase related to increased salaries
and services & supplies spread across multiple departments: specifically, increased billings from the State
to County Fire for services and increased County Fire equipment purchases and increased professional
services expenditures for both Planning and the Public Defender.
Public Ways and Facilities expenditures decreased $7.0 million, or 16.5%. While microsurfacing, overlay,
and chip seal projects continued throughout the County and new projects like the seismic retrofitting of
Avila Beach Drive have begun, the decrease is mostly due to larger projects being completed in the prior
year. These included the San Juan Creek Pedestrian Bridge and the Klau Creek Bridge projects.
Principal and Interest Payments on Long-Term Debt decreased by $56.4 million, or 89.9% due to the
early payoff of the 2009 Series A Term Pension Obligation Bonds made in the prior year.
Capital Outlay expenditures decreased $5.5 million, or 46.1%. The decrease is primarily due to winding
down activity associated with the Women’s Jail Project.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Proprietary Funds
The County’s proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the government-wide financial
statements, but in more detail. The following table shows actual revenues, expenses, and results of operations for
the 2018-19 fiscal year.
Table E
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Results of Operations
Proprietary Funds
Fund Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Major Nonmajor
Funds Funds Total
Nacimiento State Other
Water Water Los Osos Enterprise Total
Airport Contract Project Wastewater Funds Enterprise
Operating
revenues $ 9,021 $ 16,947 $ 7,656 $ 5,363 $ 14,781 $ 53,768
Operating
expenses 8,288 6,798 6,811 8,231 14,761 44,889
Operating
income
(loss) 733 10,149 845 (2,868) 20 8,879
Non-
operating
revenues
(expenses),
net 801 (6,864) 2,575 (3,241) 715 (6,014)
Net income
(loss) before
contributions
and transfers 1,534 3,285 3,420 (6,109) 735 2,865
Contributions
and
transfers,
net 2,828 - - 5,388 408 8,624
Change in
net position $ 4,362 $ 3,285 $ 3,420 $ (721) $ 1,143 $ 11,489
All the enterprise funds are expected to continue to meet their ongoing cost of operations and to be able to maintain
sufficient reserves in the long-term.
The Airport Fund realized operating income of $733 thousand, a $1.2 million increase over the prior year
loss of $450 thousand. Net position increased by $4.4 million compared to an increase in net position
of $1.5 million in the prior year. Operating revenues increased $1.8 million over the prior year due to
increased passenger traffic at the new terminal with the recent addition of new flights to Seattle, Denver
and Dallas/Ft. Worth. Enplanement activity grew for the sixth consecutive year with a 14.5% increase
over the prior year.
The Nacimiento Water Contract Fund realized operating income of $10.1 million, an increase of $408
thousand from the prior year’s operating income of $9.7 million. The increase is primarily attributable
to a $1.2 million increase in water sales over the prior year. The increased revenue exceeded the
increase in operating expenses causing net position to increase $3.3 million.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
The State Water Project Fund realized operating income of $845 thousand, a $621 thousand increase
from the prior year operating income of $224 thousand. The increase is primarily attributable to a $1.5
million increase in water sales over the prior year. The increased revenue exceeded the increase in
operating expenses causing net position to increase $3.4 million.
The Los Osos Wastewater Fund reported an operating loss of $2.9 million, a decrease of $123 thousand
over the prior year. Since the wastewater treatment plant began full-service operations in FY 2016-17
both operating revenues and expenses have steadily increased. Increased usage resulted in additional
user revenue of $558 thousand, but also came with increased services and supplies cost of $458
thousand. Operating revenue increased by $868 thousand and operating expenses increased $745
thousand. Capital contributions increased by $1.9 million and overall net position decreased $721
thousand, compared to a $5.9 million decrease in the prior year.
GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS
The original budget for expenditures and transfers out increased by $37.1 million, or 7.1%, during the year, leading
to the final amended budget. This increase was funded in part by increases to both budgeted revenues and transfers
in totaling $19.7 million and the use of reserves and designations for the balance. Unanticipated revenues totaling
$8.1 million in State and Federal Aid, $2.3 million in Other Revenue, $1.3 million in Charges for Current Services,
$513 thousand in Licenses, Permits and Franchises, $207 thousand in Fines, Forfeitures, and Penalties, $212
thousand in Interfund Revenues, and $7.1 million in Other Financing Sources financed the budget augmentations.
The largest budget expenditure augmentations occurred in the functional areas of General Government ($15.0
million), Public Protection ($11.6 million), Public Ways and Facilities ($3.6 million), Health and Sanitation ($4.2
million), and Public Assistance ($2.7 million). The $15.0 million in the General Government function augmentations
were primarily for the maintenance and upgrade of County facilities. The Public Protection augmentations were
primarily divided among Sheriff-Coroner programs which received $5.7 million in augmentations, Planning and
Building programs augmentations of $1.7 million, and County Fire which received an additional $3.6 million for vehicle
replacements and supplies. Public Ways and Facilities augmentations of $1.7 million for Development Services for
outside agency projects, $1.7 million for Sustainable Groundwater Management Act management, and $178 thousand
for Services provided for Special District projects. Health and Sanitation augmentations relate to Public Health
programs, which received $2.0 million, $1.2 million for Mental Health programs, $524 thousand for Drug and Alcohol
programs, and Mental Health Services Act programs received $515 thousand. The $2.7 million increase in the Public
Assistance function relates almost entirely to Social Services including foster care and adoption assistance, housing
placement and supportive services. $74 thousand of the Public Assistance augmentation went to Veterans’ Services
programs.
At the close of the fiscal year, actual General Fund expenditures were 86.8% of the current budget, while General
Fund revenues were realized at 98.0% of budget.
CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
Capital Assets
At June 30, 2019, the County had $1.8 billion invested in a broad range of capital assets, including land, buildings,
systems improvements, machinery and equipment, park facilities, golf courses, airport facilities, roads, bridges, dams,
and water and sewer lines (see Table F). This amount represents a net decrease (including additions and deductions)
of $4.6 million or 0.3% from last year.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
Table F
Capital Assets
June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Govern- Govern- Business- Business- Total Total
mental mental Type Type Capital Capital
Activities Activities Activities Activities Assets Assets Total
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, Percent
2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Change
Land $ 795,505 $ 795,513 $ 36,519 $ 36,513 $ 832,024 $ 832,026 -
Water Rights - - 56,434 58,591 56,434 58,591 3.8%
Other Property
Non Depreciable - - 1,968 1,968 1,968 1,968 -
Construction-in-
progress 19,727 28,891 4,108 2,097 23,835 30,988 30.0%
Structures &
Improvements 259,579 263,455 205,262 209,774 464,841 473,229 1.8%
Equipment 95,752 103,034 9,947 10,164 105,699 113,198 7.1%
Other Property
Depreciable 845 980 554 554 1,399 1,534 9.6%
Infrastructure
Depreciable 406,692 412,682 380,493 381,471 787,185 794,153 0.9%
Subtotal 1,578,100 1,604,555 695,285 701,132 2,273,385 2,305,687 1.4%
Less Accumulated
Depreciation (365,826) (390,096) (92,185) (104,780) (458,011) (494,876) 8.0%
Total $ 1,212,274 $ 1,214,459 $ 603,100 $ 596,352 $ 1,815,374 $ 1,810,811 (0.3%)
Major additions and future commitments in capital assets - Governmental Activities
County Roads had the majority of additions in governmental activities with $13.5 million worth of assets.
Microsurfacing, overlay, and chip seal projects throughout the County comprised most of the road additions. Other
major roads projects include the seismic retrofit of the Avila Beach Drive Bridge and the phase one completion of the
Air Park Drive Bridge replacement ($5 million). Other notable capital asset additions during FY 2018-19 include the
continued work on the Women’s Jail Expansion ($1.8 million), the replacement of the roofs at the Library’s San Luis
Obispo branch ($402 thousand) and the Veteran’s Memorial Building ($471 thousand). The County purchased office
space in Atascadero for the Health Agency’s Driving Under the Influence program ($160 thousand), purchased a
Special Bomb Response Vehicle ($207 thousand) and upgraded the County’s enterprise document management
system server ($822 thousand).
Major additions and future commitments in capital assets - Business-type Activities
Within business-type activities, major additions include the construction of the Airport’s car wash facility ($495
thousand) and the rehabilitation of the Airport’s main runway ($122 thousand).
More detailed information about the County's capital assets is presented in Notes 4 and 5 in the financial statements.
Debt Administration
At the end of the current fiscal year, the County of San Luis Obispo had total notes and bonds payable of $480
million. In July 2003, the County issued Pension Obligation Bonds to refund the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability
due to the Pension Trust. The balance remaining on the County’s Pension Obligation Bonds at the end of the FY
2018-19 was $96.9 million. Pension Obligation Bonds debt service payments are funded by County payroll benefits.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
The remainder of the County’s debt consists of $40.6 million in certificates of participation, which are repaid from a
variety of revenues; $86.3 million in State loans; $75.4 million in assessment bonds relating to the Los Osos
Wastewater project, and $172.6 million in revenue bonds which are repaid with water service revenue. General
Obligation Bonds totaling $8.2 million are backed by the full faith and credit of the County.
Table G
Outstanding Debt
June 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Business- Business-
Government Type Type
al Activities Governmental Activities Activities Total Total Total
June 30, Activities June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, Percent
2018 June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 Change
Certificates of
Participation $ 21,059 $ 19,768 $ 13,035 $ 12,184 $ 34,094 $ 31,952 (6.3%)
Certificates of
Participation
from direct
borrowings 5,883 5,762 2,971 2,922 8,854 8,684 (1.9%)
Pension
Obligation Bonds 99,407 96,903 - - 99,407 96,903 (2.5%)
State notes from
direct borrowings 2,056 1,901 87,667 84,409 89,723 86,310 (3.8%)
Revenue Bonds - - 177,336 172,628 177,336 172,628 (2.7%)
General
Obligation Bonds - - 8,658 8,162 8,658 8,162 (5.7%)
Assessment
Bonds - - 76,746 75,358 76,746 75,358 (1.8%)
Total $ 128,405 $ 124,334 $ 366,413 $ 355,663 $ 494,818 $ 479,997 (3.0%)
The decrease from the prior year for the County’s certificates of participation, notes, and bonds payable was $14.8
million, or 3.0%. This decrease is the result of debt payments being made and no issuance of new debt in FY 2018-
19. Additional information on the issuance of debt can be found in Note 10 to the financial statements.
State statutes limit the amount of general obligation debt a governmental entity may issue to 1.25% of its net
assessed valuation. The current debt limitation for the County is $703.3 million.
Other liabilities include compensated absences of $28.7 million for governmental activities and $385 thousand for
business-type activities; landfill postclosure costs of $7 million; and a self-insurance liability of $19.6 million. More
detailed information about the County’s long-term debt and other long-term liabilities is presented in Note 10 to the
financial statements.
ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET AND RATES
The County is committed to providing services with integrity, collaboration, professionalism,
accountability and responsiveness, and these values are reflected in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget
which represents conservative growth compared to the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget. The County’s
conservative approach to budgeting has ensured its ability to sustain fiscal health in recent years and
will be central to the County’s ability to respond to potential changes in State and Federal policy.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
In prior years, the elimination of the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Maintenance of Effort
contribution decreased state funding and resulted in a significant increase in the County’s share of IHSS
program costs; however, the Governor’s FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget makes several positive changes
affecting the existing funding structure for IHSS. The Governor is proposing to increase state funding
for IHSS by an estimated $241.7 million in FY 2019-20, growing to $547.3 million in FY 2022-23. The
changes would offset what would have been County costs for IHSS.
The County expects to receive an additional $8.9 million in state funding for critical transportation
infrastructure projects with the April 2017 passage of Senate Bill 1. Senate Bill 1 has enabled the County
to reduce its General Fund contribution to Roads programs significantly, freeing up General Fund dollars
for other critical programs and services.
The closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant (Diablo Canyon) in 2025 will have significant ramifications to
the local community. According to a 2013 study by the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis
Obispo, Diablo Canyon, one of the largest employers in the county, contributes approximately $1 billion
annually to the local economy. In total, over 80 governmental agencies receive unitary tax paid by Diablo
Canyon’s owner, PG&E, with the County directly receiving over $8 million annually. In addition, the
County receives over $2 million annually to fund emergency preparedness and response activities, and
PG&E spends approximately $2.6 million annually on emergency equipment, infrastructure and training
which provides a general benefit to the community. The closure of Diablo Canyon will incrementally
reduce the County’s discretionary revenue over the next several years, reduce emergency preparedness
resources in the long term, and eliminate a significant number of high paying jobs, which will impact the
overall economic landscape of the community. In September 2018, Senate Bill 1090 approved the
payment of $85 million by PG&E to the community to, in part, lessen the effects of lost tax revenue
associated with Diablo Canyon’s closure. The County began receiving payment of its $34.9 million in FY
2018-19.
Currently, economic indicators show signs of a stable local economy:
Sales tax revenue for unincorporated areas came in at $11.8 million, or 5.6% higher than the
preceding year.
County assessed property tax valuations increased from $53.4 million to $56.2 million or 5.3%.
Transient Occupancy Tax (bed tax) collections continued an upward trend in FY 2018-19, with
a 10% increase over FY 2017-18.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY 2018-19 budget in June 2018, with an $83.1 million fund
balance in the General Fund, of which $32.6 million was appropriated to finance the current year’s
expenditures including contingencies. $13 million was placed in general reserves, and $13.2 million was
earmarked for designations. The total General Fund budget for FY 2019-20 is $557.3 million, a 6.6%
increase from the previous year. The County budget also includes community-wide results and indicators
as well as department goals and performance measures that gauge how departments are meeting the
needs of the community.
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens, taxpayers, customers, and investors and creditors with a
general overview of the County's finances and to show the County's accountability for the money it receives.
Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information
should be addressed to the Office of the County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, Post Office Box 1149,
San Luis Obispo, California 93406-1149. This report is also available online at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
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BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Primary Government
Governmental Business-Type Component Unit
Activities Activities Total First 5
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 448,173 $ 57,651 $ 505,824 $ 8,701
Accounts receivable, net 34,652 4,296 38,948 -
Property taxes receivable 13,218 - 13,218 -
Other receivables 1,716 109,276 110,992 -
Due from other governments 38,609 3,202 41,811 633
Deposits with others 2 8 6 88 1 4
Internal balances 27,570 (27,570) - -
Inventories 744 4 8 792 -
Prepaid items 1,612 929 2,541 3
Other assets - - - -
Loans receivable 23,552 215 23,767 -
Total Current Assets 589,848 148,133 737,981 9,351
Noncurrent Assets:
Restricted cash with fiscal agent 3,386 9,916 13,302 -
Prepaid insurance - 320 320 -
Capital Assets:
Nondepreciable 824,404 99,169 923,573 -
Depreciable, net 390,055 497,183 887,238 -
Total Noncurrent Assets 1,217,845 606,588 1,824,433 -
Total Assets 1,807,693 754,721 2,562,414 9,351
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred pensions 156,313 2,006 158,319 1 9
Deferred OPEB 20,568 210 20,778 -
Deferred loss on refunding - 3,627 3,627 -
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 1 76,881 5,843 182,724 1 9
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable 14,939 6,997 21,936 473
Salaries and benefits payable 12,498 125 12,623 2 8
Deposits from others 5,869 3,640 9,509 -
Accrued interest 668 4,910 5,578 -
Other current liabilities 1,707 - 1,707 -
Unearned revenue 6,458 12,039 18,497 -
Bonds and notes payable 10,016 10,393 20,409 -
Compensated absences 21,524 178 21,702 -
Landfill closure/postclosure costs 516 - 516 -
Self-insurance payable 3,752 - 3,752 -
Total Current Liabilities 77,947 38,282 116,229 501
Long-Term Liabilities:
Net pension liability 701,108 6,707 707,815 120
Net OPEB liability 27,099 276 27,375 -
Bonds and notes payable 114,318 345,270 459,588 -
Compensated absences 7,194 207 7,401 -
Landfill closure/postclosure costs 6,516 - 6,516 -
Self-insurance payable 15,816 - 15,816 -
Total Long-Term Liabilities 872,051 352,460 1,224,511 120
Total Liabilities 949,998 390,742 1,340,740 621
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred pensions 252 514 766 5
Deferred OPEB 2,476 2 6 2,502 -
Deferred bond refunding - 355 355 -
Deferred community development loans 21,943 - 21,943 -
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 24,671 895 25,566 5
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 1,188,830 285,888 1,474,718 -
Restricted for:
General government 4,027 - 4,027 -
Public protection 4,082 - 4,082 -
Health and sanitation 7 4 - 74 -
Public assistance 1 4 - 14 -
Public ways and facilities 24,870 - 24,870 -
Recreation and cultural services 132 - 132 -
Education 2 1 - 21 -
Debt service 8,061 - 8,061 -
Unrestricted (220,206) 83,039 (137,167) 8,744
Total Net Position $ 1,009,905 $ 368,927 $ 1,378,832 $ 8,744
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Program Revenues
Fees, Fines, Operating Capital
and Charges Grants and Grants and
Functions/Programs Expenses for Services Contributions Contributions Total
Governmental activities:
General government $ 54,434 $ 13,484 $ 200 $ 930 $ 14,614
Public protection 213,809 22,946 59,592 1,197 83,735
Public ways and facilities 34,202 5,721 10,485 14,361 30,567
Health and sanitation 119,259 7,698 76,211 - 83,909
Public assistance 131,432 1,194 107,758 - 108,952
Education 12,698 1,943 143 - 2,086
Recreation and cultural services 11,891 5,515 200 28 5,743
Interest on long-term debt 1,468 - - - -
Total governmental activities 579,193 58,501 254,589 16,516 329,606
Business-type activities:
Airport 8,398 8,947 328 3,139 12,414
Golf 3,491 2,717 - - 2,717
State Water Contract 6,973 7,656 14 - 7,670
Nacimiento Water Contract 14,318 16,947 - - 16,947
Lopez Flood Control 7,004 7,148 5 - 7,153
Lopez Park 3 - - - -
General Flood Control - Salinas Dam 1,142 913 26 - 939
County Service Areas 4,747 3,894 13 - 3,907
Los Osos Wastewater 11,544 5,100 - 4,860 9,960
Total business-type activities 57,620 53,322 386 7,999 61,707
Total primary government $ 636,813 $ 111,823 $ 254,975 $ 24,515 $ 391,313
Component unit:
First 5 San Luis Obispo $ 2,142 $ - $ 2,195 $ - $ 2,195
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Net (Expense) Revenue
and Changes in Net Position
Governmental Business-Type Component Unit
Functions/Programs Activities Activities Total First 5
Governmental activities:
General government $ (39,820) $ - $ (39,820)
Public protection (130,074) - (130,074)
Public ways and facilities (3,635) - (3,635)
Health and sanitation (35,350) - (35,350)
Public assistance (22,480) - (22,480)
Education (10,612) - (10,612)
Recreation and cultural services (6,148) - (6,148)
Interest on long-term debt (1,468) - (1,468)
Total governmental activities (249,587) - (249,587)
Business-type activities:
Airport - 4,016 4,016
Golf - (774) (774)
State Water Contract - 697 697
Nacimiento Water Contract - 2,629 2,629
Lopez Flood Control - 149 149
Lopez Park - (3) (3)
General Flood Control - (203) (203)
County Service Areas - (840) (840)
Los Osos Wastewater - (1,584) (1,584)
Total business-type activities - 4,087 4,087
Total primary government $ ( 249,587) $ 4,087 $ ( 245,500)
Component unit:
First 5 San Luis Obispo $ 53
General Revenues and Transfers:
Taxes:
Property taxes 189,689 3,912 193,601 -
Sales and use taxes 11,834 - 11,834 -
Transient occupancy taxes 11,664 - 11,664 -
Transfer tax 2,860 - 2,860 -
Other taxes 866 - 866 -
Grants not restricted to specific programs 2,115 - 2,115 -
Interest earnings not restricted to specific programs 12,952 1,590 14,542 168
Other revenues 35,445 574 36,019 -
Transfers (625) 625 - -
Total General Revenues and Transfers 266,800 6,701 273,501 168
Change in net position 17,213 10,788 28,001 221
Net position - beginning of year 997,303 356,523 1,353,826 8,523
Prior period adjustment (4,611) 1,616 (2,995) -
Net position - end of year $ 1,009,905 $ 368,927 $ 1,378,832 $ 8,744
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Nonmajor Total
General Capital Projects Governmental Governmental
Fund Fund Funds Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 301,951 $ 20,401 $ 78,788 $ 401,140
Restricted cash with fiscal agent - 1,581 1,805 3,386
Accounts receivable, net 34,482 - 162 34,644
Accrued property taxes receivable 13,218 - - 13,218
Other receivables 1,716 - - 1,716
Due from other governments 32,918 1,409 4,282 38,609
Due from other funds 1,692 - 400 2,092
Inventories 106 - - 106
Loans receivable - - 23,552 23,552
Advances to other funds 19,511 - 3,223 22,734
Prepaid items 1,570 - 36 1,606
Other assets - - 2 2
Total assets $ 407,164 $ 23,391 $ 112,250 $ 542,805
LIABILITIES
Salaries and benefits payable $ 10,798 $ - $ 535 $ 11,333
Accounts payable 9,939 2,690 1,311 13,940
Deposits from others 2,700 - 2,080 4,780
Unearned revenue 5,499 704 255 6,458
Other current liabilities 1,707 - - 1,707
Advances from other funds - - 388 388
Total liabilities 30,643 3,394 4,569 38,606
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable revenue 48,170 1,282 2,696 52,148
Deferred loans - - 23,552 23,552
Total deferred inflows of resources 48,170 1,282 26,248 75,700
FUND BALANCES
Nonspendable 19,222 - 36 19,258
Restricted 12,276 1,581 31,915 45,772
Committed 169,846 17,134 49,482 236,462
Assigned 127,007 - - 127,007
Unassigned - - - -
Total fund balances 328,351 18,715 81,433 428,499
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances $ 407,164 $ 23,391 $ 112,250 $ 542,805
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET TO THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION – GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Total Fund Balances - Total Governmental Funds $ 4 28,499
Amounts reported for Governmental Activities in the Statement of Net Position were different
because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources andtherefore are not
reported in governmental funds. 1 ,200,770
Accrued property tax and grant revenues are not available to pay for current-period
expenditures and, therefore, are deferred in the funds. 52,148
Internal service funds are used by the County to charge the costs of vehicle fleet management,
comprehensive public works services, and operations of the County's workers' compensation,
protected self-insurance, unemployment, and dental insurance programs to individual funds.
The assets and liabilities are included in governmental activities in the Statement of Net
Position. (17,467)
Adjustments for internal service funds are necessary to "close" those funds by charging
additional amounts to participating business-type activities to completely cover the internal
service funds' costs for the year. 3,132
Interest on long-term debt is recognized as it accrues, regardless of when it is due. (668)
The pension liability of governmental funds is not due and payable in the current period, and
therefore is not reported in the fund financial statements. (633,789)
The other post-employment benefit (OPEB) of governmental funds is not due and payable in
the current period, and therefore is not reported in the fund financial statements. (24,542)
The unamortized portion of changes to the net pension liability, the net difference between
projected and actual earnings on pension plan investments, and contributions subsequent to
the pension liability measurement date are not reported in the fund financial statements for
governmental funds. 141,077
The unamortized portion of changes to the net other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liability,
the net difference between projected and actual earnings on OPEB investments, and
contributions subsequent to the OPEB liability measurement date are not reported in the fund
financial statements for governmental funds. 16,384
Repayment and issuance of community development loans are reported as revenue and
expenditures in the fund statements which contribute to the change in fund balance. However,
in the Statement of Net Position loan repayments and issuances change deferred inflows. 1,609
Long-term liabilities, including bonds and notes payable, are not due and payable in the current
period and, therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds as follows:
Certificates of participation (25,529)
Bonds and notes payable (98,805)
Compensated absences (25,882)
Landfill closure/postclosure costs (7,032) (157,248)
Net Position of Governmental Activities $ 1,009,905
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Nonmajor Total
General Capital Projects Governmental Governmental
Fund Fund Funds Funds
REVENUES
Taxes $ 201,230 $ - $ 15,876 $ 217,106
Licenses, permits, and franchises 12,133 - - 12,133
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties 3,330 420 646 4,396
Use of money and property 9,493 590 2,185 12,268
Aid from other governments 241,915 1,690 28,356 271,961
Charges for services 34,036 344 13,577 47,957
Other revenues 23,335 1 1,942 25,278
Total revenues 525,472 3,045 62,582 591,099
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government 54,991 - - 54,991
Public protection 181,103 - 3,930 185,033
Public ways and facilities 3,594 - 31,673 35,267
Health and sanitation 99,265 - 4,247 103,512
Public assistance 120,587 - 740 121,327
Education 575 - 11,616 12,191
Recreation and cultural services - - 10,574 10,574
Debt service:
Principal payments 276 - 4,817 5,093
Interest and fiscal charges 239 - 965 1,204
Capital outlay - 6,374 - 6,374
Total expenditures 460,630 6,374 68,562 535,566
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures 64,842 (3,329) (5,980) 55,533
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in 2,124 4,064 25,445 31,633
Transfers out (26,855) - (4,095) (30,950)
Total other financing sources (uses) (24,731) 4,064 21,350 683
Net change in fund balances 40,111 735 15,370 56,216
Fund balances - beginning 288,240 17,980 66,063 372,283
Fund balances - ending $ 328,351 $ 18,715 $ 81,433 $ 428,499
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE
GOVERNMENT-WIDE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Net Change in Fund Balances - Total Governmental Funds $ 56,216
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures,
and Changes in Fund Balances were different because:
Property tax, intergovernmental revenue and other revenue in the Statement of
Activitiesthatdonotprovidecurrentfinancialresourcesarenotreportedasrevenuesin
the funds. 17,864
Governmentalfunds reportcapitaloutlayas expenditures. Theseexpenditures haveno
effect on net position. Capital outlay expenditures that have no effect on net position
are reported in the following functional categories:
Capital outlay $ 4,236
General government 2,778
Public protection 3,617
Public ways 13,553
Health and sanitation 394
Public assistance 109
Education 175
Recreation and cultural services 288 25,150
IntheStatementofActivities,thecostofcapitalassetsisallocatedovertheirestimated
useful lives and reported as depreciation expense. (23,084)
The net effect of various miscellaneous transactions involving capital assets (i.e., sales,
trade-ins, and donations) is to decrease net position. (101)
Bond proceeds are reported as financing sources in governmental funds and thus
contribute to the change in fund balance. In the Statement of Net Position, however,
issuing debt increases long-term liabilities and does not affect the Statement of
Activities.Similarly,repaymentofprincipalisanexpenditureinthegovernmentalfunds,
but reduces the liability in the Statement of Net Position.
Debt principal payments 5,093
SomeexpensesreportedintheGovernment-WideStatementofActivitiesdonotrequire
theuseofcurrentfinancialresources. Therefore,theyarenotreportedasexpenditures
in governmental funds:
Change in compensated absences $ 216
Change in accrued interest payable (349)
Change in landfill closure/postclosure costs (151)
Change in net OPEB liability (14,911)
Change in deferred OPEB outflows 17,730
Change in deferred OPEB inflows (2,242)
Change in Net Pension Liability (156,951)
Change in deferred pension outflows 85,247
Change in deferred pension inflows 16,035
Change in capital appreciation bond accretion (1,107)
Amortization of debt premiums, discounts and issuance costs 85 (56,398)
Internal service funds were used by the County to charge the costs of vehicle fleet
management, comprehensive public works services, and operations of the County's
workers' compensation, protected self-insurance, unemployment, and dental insurance
programs to individual funds. The net revenue or expenditure effect of internal service
funds is reported with governmental activities. (8,860)
Repaymentandissuanceofcommunitydevelopmentloansarereportedasrevenueand
expenditures in the fund statements which contribute to the change in fund balance.
However, in the Statement of Net Position loan repayments and issuances change
deferred inflows and do not affect the Statement of Activities. 632
The net (revenue) expense allocable to business-type activities 701
Change in Net Position of Governmental Activities $ 17,213
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds Governmental
Nacimiento Nonmajor Total Activities
Water State Water Los Osos Enterprise Enterprise Internal
Airport Contract Project Wastewater Funds Funds Service Funds
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and investments $ 6,545 $ 16,919 $ 13,708 $ 5,836 $ 14,643 $ 57,651 $ 47,033
Accounts receivable, net - - 3,947 1 348 4,296 8
Other receivables 339 - - 108,937 - 109,276 -
Due from other governments 3,202 - - - - 3,202 -
Deposits with others - - - - 86 86 -
Inventories - - - - 48 48 638
Loans receivable - - - 215 - 215 -
Prepaid items - - - - 929 929 6
Total current assets 10,086 16,919 17,655 114,989 16,054 175,703 47,685
Noncurrent assets:
Advances to other funds - - - - 97 97 -
Restricted cash with fiscal agent - 9,428 - - 488 9,916 -
Prepaid insurance - 320 - - - 320 -
Capital assets:
Nondepreciable:
Land 24,030 3,259 - 5,406 3,818 36,513 -
Construction in progress 244 177 - - 1,676 2,097 -
Water rights - - 58,591 - 58,591 -
Other property - - - - 1,968 1,968 -
Depreciable:
Infrastructure, net 508 146,804 36 171,869 24,222 343,439 -
Structures and improvements, net 80,972 8,755 5,844 3,057 48,045 146,673 277
Equipment, net 5,593 12 2 200 768 6,575 13,412
Other property, net - - - - 496 496 -
Total noncurrent assets 111,347 168,755 64,473 180,532 81,578 606,685 13,689
Total assets 121,433 185,674 82,128 295,521 97,632 782,388 61,374
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred pensions 994 - - - 1,012 2,006 20,152
Deferred OPEB 114 - - - 96 210 1,942
Deferred loss on refunding - 3,627 - - - 3,627 -
Total deferred outflows of resources 1,108 3,627 - - 1,108 5,843 22,094
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 366 279 5,999 120 233 6,997 999
Salaries and benefits payable 62 - - - 63 125 1,165
Interest payable 83 2,543 - 1,892 392 4,910 -
Self-insurance payable - - - - - - 3,752
Deposits from others 85 366 2,802 - 387 3,640 1,089
Unearned revenue 71 9,076 2,585 - 307 12,039 -
Due to other funds 1,692 - - - 400 2,092 -
Accrued vacation and sick leave - current 97 - - - 81 178 2,040
Notes and bond payable - current 66 4,285 - 3,236 2,806 10,393 -
Total current liabilities 2,522 16,549 11,386 5,248 4,669 40,374 9,045
Noncurrent liabilities:
Self-insurance liability - - - - - - 15,816
Advances from other funds 9,107 - - 12,755 581 22,443 -
Accrued vacation and sick leave 78 - - - 129 207 796
Notes and bonds payable 378 168,342 - 139,588 36,962 345,270 -
Net OPEB Liability 150 - - - 126 276 2,557
Net Pension Liability 3,323 - - - 3,384 6,707 67,319
Total noncurrent liabilities 13,036 168,342 - 152,343 41,182 374,903 86,488
Total liabilities 15,558 184,891 11,386 157,591 45,851 415,277 95,533
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred pensions 255 - - - 259 514 5,168
Deferred OPEB 14 - - - 12 26 234
Bond refunding - 355 - - - 355 -
Total deferred inflows of resources 269 355 - - 271 895 5,402
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 110,903 (920) 64,473 70,110 41,322 285,888 13,689
Unrestricted (4,189) 4,975 6,269 67,820 11,296 86,171 (31,156)
Total net position $ 106,714 $ 4,055 $ 70,742 $ 137,930 $ 52,618 372,059 $ (17,467)
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation of internal service fund activities related to enterprise funds (3,132)
Net Position of Business-Type Activities per Government-Wide Financial Statements $ 368,927
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds Governmental
Nacimiento Nonmajor Total Activities
Water State Water Los Osos Enterprise Enterprise Internal
Airport Contract Project Wastewater Funds Funds Service Funds
OPERATING REVENUES:
Charges for services $ 8,994 $ 16,947 $ 7,656 $ 5,354 $ 14,675 $ 53,626 $ 57,443
Other revenues 27 - - 9 106 142 179
Total operating revenues 9,021 16,947 7,656 5,363 14,781 53,768 57,622
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries and benefits 1,544 - - - 1,932 3,476 38,743
Services and supplies 3,004 4 ,547 6,575 3,839 10,211 28,176 19,568
Other charges 29 - - - 3 32 -
Insurance benefit payments - - - - - - 5,143
Depreciation 3,481 2 ,198 204 4,364 2,398 12,645 2,734
Countywide cost allocation 230 53 32 28 217 560 560
Total operating expenses 8,288 6 ,798 6,811 8,231 14,761 44,889 66,748
Operating income (loss) 733 10,149 845 (2,868) 20 8,879 (9,126)
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES):
Property taxes - - 2,198 50 1,664 3,912 -
Interest income 64 550 419 147 410 1,590 1,315
Interest expense (23) (7,414) (56) (3,438) (1,403) (12,334) -
Sale of capital assets 432 - - - - 432 259
Aid from governmental agencies 328 - 14 - 44 386 -
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 801 (6,864) 2,575 (3,241) 715 (6,014) 1,574
Income (loss) before contributions
and transfers 1,534 3 ,285 3,420 (6,109) 735 2,865 (7,552)
Capital contributions 3,139 - - 4,860 - 7,999 -
Transfers in 13 - - 852 462 1,327 -
Transfers out (324) - - (324) (54) (702) (1,308)
Change in net position 4,362 3 ,285 3,420 (721) 1,143 11,489 (8,860)
Net position - beginning 102,352 770 67,322 137,035 51,475 (8,607)
Prior period adjustment - - - 1,616 - -
Net position - beginning, restated 102,352 770 67,322 138,651 51,475 (8,607)
Net position - ending $ 106,714 $ 4,055 $ 70,742 $ 137,930 $ 52,618 $ (17,467)
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation of internal service fund activities related to enterprise funds (701)
Change in Net Position of Business-Type Activities per Government-Wide Financial Statements $ 10,788
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds Governmental
Nacimiento Nonmajor Total Activities
Water State Water Los Osos Enterprise Enterprise Internal
Airport Contract Project Wastewater Funds Funds Service Funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Receipts from customers and third parties $ 9,125 $ 17,089 $ 6,728 $ 5,364 $ 14,189 $ 52,495 $ -
Receipts from interfund billings - - - - - - 57,628
Payments for goods and services (4,931) (4,785) (6,543) (3,886) (10,829) (30,974) (15,352)
Payments to employees for services (1,539) - - - (1,020) (2,559) (30,025)
Payments for insurance benefits - - - - - - (4,480)
Payments for premiums - - - - - - (4,786)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 2,655 12,304 185 1,478 2,340 18,962 2,985
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Property tax proceeds - - 2,198 - 1,664 3,862 -
Grants and subsidies from other governmental agencies 327 - 14 - 47 388 -
Advances from other funds - - - 310 400 710 -
Due from other funds 5,940 - - - - 5,940 -
Due from other governments (3,043) - - - - (3,043) -
Transfers from other funds 13 - - 852 462 1,327 -
Transfers to other funds (324) - - (324) (54) (702) (1,308)
Net cash provided (used) by noncapital financing activities 2,913 - 2,212 838 2,519 8,482 (1,308)
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND
RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases and construction of capital assets (919) (89) (2,155) (851) (466) (4,480) (2,966)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 432 - - - 5 437 271
Advances to other funds - - - - 18 18 -
Advances from other funds 860 - - - 1 861 -
Due to other funds (8,217) - - - - (8,217) -
Capital contributions 3,139 - - 6,021 - 9,160 -
Deposits from others - - 49 - - 49 -
Principal paid on capital debt (63) (4,121) - (3,177) (2,713) (10,074) -
Interest paid on capital debt (24) (7,751) (56) (3,228) (1,512) (12,571) -
Net cash provided (used) by capital
and related financing activities (4,792) (11,961) (2,162) (1,235) (4,667) (24,817) (2,695)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Interest received 64 550 419 147 410 1,590 1,315
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 64 550 419 147 410 1,590 1,315
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 840 893 654 1,228 602 4,217 297
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of year 5,705 25,454 13,054 4,608 14,529 63,350 46,736
End of year $ 6,545 $ 26,347 $ 13,708 $ 5,836 $ 15,131 $ 67,567 $ 47,033
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
TO NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Operating income (loss) $ 733 $ 10,149 $ 845 $ (2,868) $ 20 $ 8,879 $ (9,126)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to
net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation expense 3,481 2,198 204 4,364 2,398 12,645 2,734
Changes in assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities,
and deferred inflows of resources:
Receivables, net 89 1 (1,291) - (26) (1,227) 7
Inventory - - - - (17) (17) (148)
Prepaid items 1 - - - 84 85 12
Deferred outflows - pension (392) - - - (476) (868) (9,954)
Deferred outflows - OPEB (110) - - - (92) (202) (1,853)
Accounts payable (1,679) (312) 63 (18) 11 (1,935) 68
Deposits from others 8 127 - - 43 178 55
Salaries and benefits payable 4 - - - 6 10 86
Deferred inflows - pension (65) - - - (87) (152) (1,817)
Deferred inflows - OPEB 14 - - - 12 26 234
Net OPEB liability 94 - - - 77 171 1,599
Net pension liability 460 - - - 944 1,404 20,426
Unearned revenue 17 141 364 - (557) (35) -
Self-insurance liability - - - - - - 662
Total adjustments 1,922 2,155 (660) 4,346 2,320 10,083 12,111
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ 2,655 $ 12,304 $ 185 $ 1,478 $ 2,340 $ 18,962 $ 2,985
Noncash investing, capital, and financing activities:
Contributions of capital assets $ - $ - $ - $ 2,270 $ - $ 2,270 $ -
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
AGENCY AND INVESTMENT TRUST FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
SAN LUIS OBISPO PENSION TRUST FUND
DECEMBER 31, 2018 (IN THOUSANDS)
Investment San Luis Obispo
Agency Trust County
Funds Funds Pension Trust
June 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 117,364 $ 481,397 $ 5 5,156
Contributions receivable - - 3,014
Accrued interest and dividends receivable - - 769
Accounts receivable - - 2 3
Securities sold - - 1,262
Prepaid benefits - - 6 2
Investments pension trust:
Bonds and notes, at fair value - - 2 64,058
International fixed income, at fair value - - 1 52,894
Collateralized mortgage obligations, at fair value - - 4,365
Domestic equities, at fair value - - 2 50,085
International equities, at fair value - - 2 58,785
Alternative investments, at fair value - - 1 24,393
Real estate, at fair value - - 1 92,203
Capital assets-net of accumulated depreciation - - 3,560
Total assets $ 117,364 $ 481,397 $ 1,310,629
LIABILITIES
Agency obligations $ 117,364 $ - $ -
Securities purchased - - 10,667
Accrued liabilities - - 1,284
Prefunded contributions - - 27,058
Total liabilities $ 1 17,364 $ - $ 39,009
NET POSITION
Net position held in trust for pool participants $ - $ 481,397 $ -
Net position restricted for pensions - - 1,271,620
Total net position $ - $ 481,397 $ 1,271,620
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
AGENCY AND INVESTMENT TRUST FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
SAN LUIS OBISPO PENSION TRUST FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 (IN THOUSANDS)
Investment San Luis Obispo
Trust County
Funds Pension Trust
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
ADDITIONS
Contributions:
County contributions $ 1,079,041 $ -
Employer contributions - 46,244
Member contributions - 32,953
Total contributions 1,079,041 79,197
Investment income:
Realized and unrealized gains and losses - (60,132)
Interest 7,519 4,120
Dividends - 9,452
Real estate management trust income - -
Real estate operating income, net - 375
Other investment income, net - -
Investment expenses - (3,849)
Total investment income 7,519 (50,034)
Total additions 1,086,560 29,163
DEDUCTIONS
Benefits:
Monthly benefit payments - 92,812
Refunds of contributions - 1,757
Death benefits - 6 0
Total benefits - 94,629
Administrative expenses - 1,972
Prefunded discount amortization - 1,413
Total administrative expenses - 3,385
Distributions from investment pool 1 ,070,646 -
Total deductions 1 ,070,646 9 8,014
Change in net position 1 5,914 ( 68,851)
Net position - beginning 4 65,483 1,340,471
Net position - ending $ 4 81,397 $ 1,271,620
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS)
JUNE 30, 2019
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. FINANCIAL REPORTING ENTITY
The County of San Luis Obispo (the County) was established by an act of the California State Legislature on February
18, 1850 as one of California’s original 27 Counties. The County is a political subdivision of the State of California
and may exercise the powers specified by the Constitution and laws of the State. The County exercises its powers
through an elected five-member Board of Supervisors. The County provides various services on a countywide basis
including public protection, public ways and facilities, health and sanitation, public assistance, education, and
recreational and cultural services.
The County reporting entity includes all significant organizations, departments, and agencies over which the County
is considered financially accountable. The component units discussed below are included in the County’s reporting
entity because of the significance of their operational and financial relationships with the County. The
accompanying financial statements present the financial position of the County and those County-related entities
that meet the criteria for component units established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Statement Nos. 14, 61 and 80.
Blended Component Units
These component units are so intertwined with the County that they are, in substance, the same as the County
and, therefore, are blended and reported as if they were part of the County. Each of the following entities have
governing bodies which are substantively the same as the governing body of the County, are fiscally accountable
to the County, and have a significant relationship with the County, and therefore are included in its government-
wide, governmental fund and proprietary fund financial statements:
County Service Areas – County Service Areas have been established for the purpose of providing specific services
to distinct geographical areas within the County. These services include drainage and sewer collections facilities
maintenance, street lighting energy charges, centralized septic services, wastewater disposal and treatment, and
fire and emergency medical services in various unincorporated areas of the County.
Flood Control and Water Conservation Districts – Flood control and water conservation districts have been
established for the purpose of providing specific flood and conservation services to distinct geographical areas
within the County. These services include weather and hydrological data collections services, water delivery, water
treatment and distribution services, and the construction of the Lopez Dam Seismic Remediation project.
SLO County Financing Authority (the Authority) – The Authority was created to assist in the financing, construction,
and equipping of public facilities for one or both of the Authority’s members.
San Luis Obispo County Public Facilities Corporation (PFC) – The PFC is a nonprofit public benefit corporation
organized to assist public agencies within the County of San Luis Obispo with the acquisition and construction of
various public facilities.
Separate financial statements or additional financial information for each of the component units may be obtained
from the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector at 1055 Monterey, Room D290, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.
Also, included in the accompanying financial statements as investment trust funds are the assets of numerous self-
governed schools, special districts, and regional boards and authorities for which the County Treasurer acts as
custodian of those assets. The financial reporting for these governmental entities, which are independent of the
County, is limited to the total amount of cash and investments and the related fiduciary responsibility of the County
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for disbursement of these assets. Activities of these entities are administered by separate boards and are
independent of the County Board of Supervisors. The County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector makes
disbursements upon the request of the entity’s officers. The County Board of Supervisors has no effective authority
to govern, manage, approve budgets, assume financial accountability, establish revenue limits, nor to appropriate
surplus funds available in these entities. Seven cities and numerous self-governed special districts provide services
to the residents of the County. The operations of these entities have been excluded from the basic financial
statements as each entity conducts its own day-to-day operations and answers to its own governing board.
Discretely Presented Component Unit
First 5 San Luis Obispo County (First 5) – First 5 was created in 1998 with the passage of Proposition 10, the
California Children and Families First Act. First 5’s mission is to allocate funds from the California Children and
Families Trust Fund and advocate for quality programs and services, supporting children prenatal to age 5, to
ensure that every child is healthy and ready to learn in school. First 5 is governed by a nine-member commission
that includes public officials and community leaders from the fields of early childhood education, health care, and
family support. The County can influence the day-to-day operations and financial decisions of First 5 as the County
Board of Supervisors appoints all commission members. First 5 is reported as a discretely presented component
unit because its governing body is not substantively the same as the County’s governing body, and it does not
provide services entirely or exclusively to the County.
B. GOVERNMENT-WIDE AND FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Government-wide Financial Statements
The Government-wide financial statements consist of the statement of net position and the statement of activities
that report information about the County and its component units. These statements include the financial activities
of the overall government, except for fiduciary activities. Eliminations have been made to minimize the double
counting of internal activities. The statements distinguish between governmental and business-type activities of
the County. Governmental activities generally are financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues and other
nonexchange revenues. Business-type activities are financed in whole or in part by fees charged to external parties
for goods or services.
The statement of activities presents a comparison between direct expenses and program revenues for the different
business-type activities of the County and for each function of the County’s governmental activities. Direct expenses
are those that are specifically associated with a program or function and, therefore, are clearly identifiable to a
particular function. Internal activities and indirect expenses are consolidated in the statement of activities.
Examples of expenses that have been eliminated include the allocation of indirect costs under the County-wide Cost
Allocation Plan and internal payments for services provided between departments.
Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) fees, fines and charges to customers or applicants for goods or
services offered by the programs, 2) operating grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the
operational requirements of a particular program, and 3) capital grants and contributions restricted to particular
programs. Internally dedicated resources are reported as general revenues rather than as program revenues.
Likewise, general revenues include all taxes.
Enterprise funds, reported as business-type activities, 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 an enterprise fund’s principal ongoing operation. The principal operating
revenues of the County enterprise funds (Airport, Nacimiento Water Contract, State Water Project, Los Osos
Wastewater, and nonmajor enterprise) are charges to customers for sales and services. Operating expenses for
enterprise funds include the cost of sales and services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital assets.
All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses.
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The County’s internal service funds also distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items,
receive revenue primarily from charges to customers, and have services, administrative expenses, and deprecation
of capital assets as costs; however, the internal service funds are reported as governmental activities in the
Government-wide financial statements because they principally serve internal County operations.
Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements report detailed information about the County’s funds, including fiduciary funds and
blended component units. Separate statements are provided for each fund category – Governmental, Proprietary,
and Fiduciary even though the latter are excluded from the Government-wide financial statements. The emphasis
of the Governmental and Proprietary Fund financial statements is on major individual funds. Each major fund is
presented in a separate column. Nonmajor funds are aggregated and presented in a single column. The internal
service funds are presented in a single column on the face of the proprietary fund statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, the County implemented the following Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statements:
GASB Statement No. 83, Certain Asset Retirement Obligations (GASB 83). The requirements of this
statement are effective for financial statement periods beginning after June 15, 2018. GASB 83 addresses
accounting and financial reporting for the retirement of certain tangible capital assets with a legally
enforceable liability.
GASB Statement No. 88, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and Direct
Placements (GASB 88). The requirements of this statement are effective for financial statement periods
beginning after June 15, 2018. GASB 88 improves the information that is disclosed in the notes to
governmental financial statements related to debt, including direct borrowings and direct placements. It
also clarifies which liabilities governments should include when disclosing information related to debt.
The County reports the following Major Governmental Funds:
The General Fund is the County’s primary operating fund. The General Fund is used to account for all
revenues and expenditures necessary to carry out the basic governmental activities of the County that are
not accounted for through other funds. For the County, the General Fund includes such activities as public
protection, public ways and facilities, health and sanitation, public assistance, education, and recreational
and cultural services.
The Capital Projects Fund is used to account for the financial resources restricted for the acquisition or
construction of specific projects, or items other than those financed by proprietary funds.
The County reports the following Major Proprietary Funds:
The Airport Fund accounts for the maintenance, operations, and development of the County-owned
commercial service airports in San Luis Obispo and Oceano.
The Nacimiento Water Contract Fund accounts for the activities and delivery of water associated with the
Nacimiento water supply reservoir and the contract with Monterey County.
The State Water Project Fund accounts for revenues, expenses and net position relating to the countywide
taxpayers’ obligations associated with the State Water Project, which provides for the delivery for state
water into the County.
The Los Osos Wastewater Fund accounts for the construction, operation and maintenance of the
wastewater treatment plant serving the community of Los Osos.
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Additionally, the County reports on Internal Service Funds. Internal Service Funds are used to account for
the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency to other departments or agencies
of the County or to other governments on a cost-reimbursement basis. Internal Service Funds account for
the activities of fleet operations, construction management services, and self-insurance programs such as
workers’ compensation, long-term disability, employee benefits, and personal injury & property damage.
The County reports the following Fiduciary Funds:
The Pension Trust Fund accumulates contributions from the County and its employees, as well as earnings
from the fund’s investments. Disbursements are made from the fund for retirement, disability and death
benefits (based on a defined benefit formula), and administrative expenses. This fund includes all assets
of the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust as of December 31, 2018.
The Investment Trust Funds account for the assets of legally separate entities that deposit cash with the
County Treasurer. These entities include school and community college districts, other special districts
governed by local boards, regional boards and authorities and pass through funds for tax collections for
cities. These funds represent the assets, primarily cash and investments, and the related liability of the
County to disburse these monies on demand. The County reports on 95 different Investment Trust Funds.
The Agency Funds account for the resources held by the County in a custodial capacity on behalf of other
agencies. The County reports on 135 different Agency Funds. These include accounts for temporary
holding of funds for the tax assessment areas created under the 1915 Improvement Act, temporary clearing
funds, and other temporary holding funds not classified in other agency categories.
C. MEASUREMENT FOCUS AND BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The Government-wide, Proprietary, and Fiduciary Fund financial statements are reported using the economic
resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting, except that Agency Fund financial statements
have no measurement focus. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is
incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Nonexchange transactions, in which the County gives (or
receives) value without directly receiving (or giving) equal value in exchange, include property tax, sales tax,
transient occupancy taxes, grants, entitlements, and donations. On an accrual basis of accounting, revenues from
property taxes are recognized in the fiscal year for which the taxes are levied. Revenues from sales and transient
occupancy taxes are recognized when the underlying transactions take place. Revenues from grants and similar
items are recognized as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been satisfied.
Governmental Fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and
the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under this method, revenues are recognized as soon as they become
both measurable and available. The County considers all revenues in governmental funds to be available when
they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For
this purpose, the County considers property tax revenues and all other revenues to be available if they are collected
within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. It is the County’s policy to submit reimbursement and claim
requests for federal and state grant revenues within 30 days of the end of the program cycle, and payments are
generally received within 90 days. Property taxes, franchise taxes, licenses, and interest are considered to be
susceptible to accrual. Expenditures generally are recorded when the related liability is incurred, as under accrual
accounting. However, prepaid items, such as rent expense, are recorded using the consumption method which
recognizes expenses during the period benefited by the prepayment. Debt service expenditures, as well as
expenditures related to compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recognized as expenditures only to
the extent that payment is due. General capital assets acquisitions are reported as expenditures in governmental
funds. Proceeds of general long-term debt and acquisitions under capital leases are reported as other financing
sources.
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The County eliminates the effect of interfund activity from the Government-wide financial statements by
consolidating internal activities and indirect expenses in the statement of activities. Interfund services provided
and used are not eliminated in the process of consolidation.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the County’s policy to use restricted
resources first, and then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
D. ASSETS, DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES, LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES, AND FUND EQUITY
Deposits and Investments
As required by Government Code Section 27130, a treasury oversight committee serves the County. The committee
consists of a representative appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector,
the Superintendent of Schools, a representative from the County's school districts and community college, and one
member from the public at large. The committee meets annually and is subject to the California open meeting
statutes.
Cash balances of substantially all funds are pooled and invested by the County Treasurer for the purpose of
increasing earnings through investment activities. State statutes authorize the County to invest in obligations of
the U.S. Treasury, commercial paper, corporate bonds, repurchase agreements, and the State Treasurer’s
Investment Pool. In accordance with GASB Statement No. 31, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Certain
Investments and External Investment Pools, investments held by the County Treasurer are stated at fair value at
June 30, 2019. The fair value of pooled investments is determined annually and is based on current market prices.
The County pool is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment company and
does not issue separate investment reports. The County has not provided or obtained any legally binding guarantees
to support the value of the shares. Participants may withdraw up to the amortized cost of their respective shares
as displayed on the combined balance sheet. The share of the Treasurer's pool related to involuntary participants
is 99.79 percent.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The County’s cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term
investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition. All short-term cash
surpluses are maintained in the County Treasury cash and investments pool, the earnings from which are allocated
quarterly to each fund based on average daily cash balances.
Receivables and Payables
All trade and property tax receivables are shown net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts. No uncollectible
allowance is recorded for enterprise special district receivables, which are primarily for water service billings. These
receivables are written off in the year they become uncollectible.
Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the financial statements may report a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. A
deferred outflow of resources is defined as a consumption of net position or fund balance that is applicable to a
future reporting period. In addition to liabilities, the financial statements may report a separate section for deferred
inflows of resources which are defined as an acquisition of net position or fund balance that is applicable to a future
reporting period.
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Property Tax
The County is responsible for the assessment, collection, and apportionment of property taxes for all taxing
jurisdictions within the County, including schools, cities, and special districts. Property taxes, for which the lien
date is January 1, are payable in two equal installments, November 1 and February 1, and become delinquent on
December 10 and April 10, respectively. Property taxes receivable are recognized when levied. Property taxes on
the unsecured roll are due on the January 1 lien date and become delinquent on August 31. The County is permitted
by Article XIII-A of the State of California Constitution (known as Proposition 13) to levy a maximum tax of $1.00
per $100.00 of full cash value. Property taxes are accounted for in the Unapportioned Property Tax and Interest
Fund, an Agency Fund, until allocation and disbursement to the taxing jurisdictions.
Beginning in fiscal year 1993-94, the County of San Luis Obispo adopted the "Alternative Method of Distribution of
Tax Levies and Collections and of Tax Sale Proceeds" provided for in Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 4701-
4717, which is commonly known as the "Teeter Plan". The Teeter Plan has no impact on tax rates or collection
procedures. It merely changes the way the collections of delinquent taxes and penalties are distributed among the
taxing agencies. Those agencies participating in the Teeter Plan receive 100% of the secured property taxes billed
each year without regard to delinquencies. The General Fund covers the delinquent amount to all agencies and,
in return, receives the delinquent taxes, penalties and interest when collected. As a result of the Teeter Plan,
secured property taxes receivable are recorded in the General Fund only, and there is no allowance for uncollectible
amounts. Penalties and interest are deposited into the Tax Loss Reserve Fund. Once the Tax Loss Reserve Fund
balance exceeds 25% of the secured delinquent roll, the excess may be credited to the General Fund.
The Teeter Plan was amended beginning fiscal year 2001-02 by removing unitary tax payments (including PG&E),
so that all agencies in the County will share in any delinquency that may occur.
Unsecured property is not part of the Teeter Plan. Unsecured property taxes receivable are accrued to taxing
agencies, net of the uncollectible amount which is estimated based on prior year collections.
Interfund Transactions
Activities between funds that are representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding at the end of the
fiscal year are referred to as either “due to/from other funds” (i.e., the current portion of interfund loans) or
“advances to/from other funds” (i.e., the non-current portion of interfund loans). All other outstanding balances
between funds are reported as “due to/from other funds” in the fund financial statements. Any residual balances
outstanding between the governmental activities and business-type activities are reported in the Government-wide
financial statements as “internal balances.”
Advances between funds, as reported in the fund financial statements, are offset by nonspendable fund balance in
the applicable governmental funds to indicate that they are not available for appropriation and are not expendable
available financial resources.
Inventories and Prepaid Items
Inventories held by the General Fund, and the Public Works and Garage Internal Service Funds, are carried at cost
(first-in, first-out). The Internal Service Funds’ inventories are controlled by perpetual inventory systems and are
adjusted as appropriate to reflect year-end physical inventory counts. Governmental Funds (other than the General
Fund) record inventory as expenditures when purchased.
Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded as prepaid items
in both the Government-wide and Fund financial statements.
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Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include land, structures and improvements, equipment, and infrastructure assets (e.g., roads,
bridges, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmental or business-type activity columns
in the Government-wide financial statements. Capital assets are defined as assets with an initial individual cost
greater than the capitalization threshold for the specified type of asset and an estimated useful life beyond a single
fiscal period. Such assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed.
Donated capital assets and capital assets received in a service concession arrangement are recorded at acquisition
value. General infrastructure assets acquired prior to July 1, 1980, are reported at estimated historical cost using
deflated replacement costs.
Normal maintenance and repairs are not capitalized but are charged to operations when incurred. Betterments or
major improvements, which significantly increase values, change capacities, or extend useful lives, are capitalized.
Upon sale or retirement of capital assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the
respective accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations.
Capital outlays are recorded as expenditures in the General, Special Revenue, and Capital Projects Funds and as
capital assets in the Proprietary Funds and Government-wide financial statements to the extent the County’s
capitalization thresholds are met. Interest incurred during the construction phase on financing capital assets of
business-type activities is reflected in the capitalized value of the asset constructed, net of interest earned on the
invested proceeds over the same period. Amortization of assets acquired under capital leases is included in
depreciation and amortization. Facilities and improvements, infrastructure, and machinery and equipment of the
primary government, as well as the component units, are depreciated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives.
The capitalization thresholds and estimated useful lives of specific asset types are as follows:
Asset Type Capitalization Threshold Estimated Useful Life
Land No threshold ---------------
Infrastructure $100,000 20 to 100 years
Structures & Improvements $25,000 15 to 50 years
Equipment $5,000 2 to 15 years
Capital Lease By asset type Lease term or useful life
Compensated Absences
The County’s policy is to permit employees to accumulate earned but unused vacation and sick leave benefits. Each
year-end, a liability is accrued for the balance of unpaid compensatory time off, sick leave, and vacation earned.
Accumulated benefits will be liquidated in future years as employees elect to use them. In the normal course of
business, all payments of these accumulated benefits will be funded from appropriations in the year in which they
are to be paid. A liability for these amounts is reported in governmental funds only if they have matured, for
example, as a result of employee designations and retirements.
Long-term Obligations
In the Government-wide financial statements, and in proprietary funds in the fund financial statements, long-term
debt and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities, business-
type activities, or proprietary fund type statement of net position. Bond premiums and discounts are deferred and
amortized over the life of the bonds using the effective interest method. Bonds payable are reported net of the
applicable bond premium or discount.
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In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts, as well as bond
issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as other financing sources.
Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other financing sources while discounts on debt issuances
are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds
received, are reported as debt service expenditures.
Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability and deferred outflows/inflows of resources relating to pensions
and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the County’s pension plan with San Luis Obispo
County Pension Trust (SLOCPT) and additions to/deductions from the plan’s fiduciary net position have been
determined on the same basis as they are reported by SLOCPT. For this purpose, benefit payments (including
refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefits’ terms.
Investments are reported at fair value.
Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
For purposes of measuring the net OPEB liability, deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources
related to OPEB, and OPEB expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the County’s OPEB Plan (OPEB
Plan) and additions to/deductions from the OPEB Plan’s fiduciary net position have been determined on the same
basis as they are reported by San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust (SLOCPT). For this purpose, the OPEB Plan
recognizes benefit payments when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported
at fair value, except for money market investments and participating interest‐earning investment contracts that
have a maturity at the time of purchase of one year or less, which are reported at cost.
Fund Equity
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report fund balance in classifications based primarily on the
extent to which the County is bound to honor the constraints on the specific purposes for which amounts in the
funds can be spent. The fund balance classifications used are nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned and
unassigned (see Note 11 for a description of these categories).
In circumstances when an expenditure is made for a purpose for which amounts are available from multiple fund
balance classifications, fund balance is generally depleted in the order of restricted, committed, assigned, and
unassigned.
E. ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures.
Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
DETAIL NOTES ON ALL FUNDS
2. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash in Treasury
Investments made by the Treasurer are regulated by the California Government Code (CGC) and by the County's
Investment Policy (IP). The objectives of the policy in order of priority are safety and preservation of capital,
liquidity sufficient to meet scheduled cash flow needs, and then yield, subject to safety and liquidity, while
maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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The San Luis Obispo County Investment Pool is rated by Fitch Ratings, one of the Nationally Recognized Statistical
Rating Organizations. Fitch has consistently rated the County Pool with their highest rating since Fiscal Year (FY)
1994-95. Fitch reaffirmed the County Pool’s “AAAf/S1” rating on September 21, 2019. The County Pool’s “AAAf”
fund credit quality rating reflects the “the highest underlying credit quality (or lowest vulnerability to default)”. The
“f” suffix to the Fund Credit Quality Rating indicates a fund rather than an individual issue or issuer. The County
Pool’s “S1” rating reflects the pool’s low sensitivity to market risk and capacity to return stable principal value to
meet anticipated cash flow requirements, even in adverse interest rate environments.
The County Treasury Oversight Committee (CTOC) was created by the Board of Supervisors' Resolution and consists
of five members. The CTOC monitors and reviews quarterly, the management of public funds maintained in the
investment pool in accordance with the CGC. The CTOC and the Board of Supervisors review and approve the IP
annually. The County Treasurer prepares and submits a comprehensive investment report to the members of the
CTOC and the investment pool participants every quarter. The report covers the type of investments in the pool,
maturity dates, par value, actual costs and fair value. CGC directs the CTOC to cause an annual IP compliance
audit. A list of providers for the annual compliance audit is specified in the Board Resolution which created the
CTOC. These providers are the County Auditor in conjunction with or in addition to work directed by CGC,
independent certified public accountants (CPAs) selected to review the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report, and independent CPAs as deemed appropriate. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) was selected to perform an
Annual Investment Program Compliance Audit for the FY ended June 30, 2019. The results of these audits have
been presented to the Board of Supervisors on a yearly basis. All such audits from prior years have had no findings.
Under CGC, the County may purchase as investments: obligations issued by the United States Treasury; obligations,
participations, or other instruments of or issued by a federal agency or a United States government-sponsored
enterprise; obligations of state and local agencies of this state and any of the other 49 states; bankers’ acceptances;
commercial paper; negotiable certificates of deposit; repurchase agreements; medium-term corporate notes; debt
issuances guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction (IBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC),
or the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) that are eligible for purchase and sale within the United States;
as well as other investments established by the CGC. CGC prohibits investments in derivatives which include inverse
floaters, range notes, or mortgage-derived, interest strips and any security that could result in zero interest accrual
if held to maturity. While securities lending and reverse repurchase, agreements are considered permitted
investments per CGC, the County IP prohibits these types of investments.
The County maintains a combined pool of cash and investments which provides cash flow for the funding needs of
the County, school districts, and other local agencies required by law to keep funds in the Treasury. The combined
pool’s investments are stated at fair value and have a weighted-average maturity of 1.07 years. Interest is
apportioned to the separate funds based on the individual fund's average daily balance. Securities are held in a
customer-segregated safekeeping account during the fiscal year. A Cash Statement and Asset List is requested
monthly from the appropriate institutions and verified against records maintained in the Treasury.
The County’s combined pool has invested in the CalTRUST Short-Term Fund (CTSTF). CalTRUST is a Joint Powers
Agency Authority created by local public agencies to provide a method for local public agencies to pool their assets
for investment purposes. CalTRUST is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of experienced local agency
treasury and investment officers. The CalTRUST Board sets overall policies for the program and selects and
supervises the activities of the investment manager, currently BlackRock. Public agencies invest in shares of
beneficial interest with a Net Asset Value (NAV) that fluctuates. CalTRUST attempts to minimize NAV fluctuation.
This type of investment is an authorized investment under CGC §53601 (p). As of June 30, 2019, the CTSTF NAV
was $1.002 per $1.00 of investment.
The County’s combined pool has invested in the State’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). This fund is not
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment company but is required to invest
according to CGC. Market valuation is conducted quarterly. LAIF provided a fair value dollar factor of 1.001711790
for its portfolio as of June 30, 2019. The fair value of the investments in LAIF is the pool participant’s amount
invested balance multiplied by the fair value dollar factor. As of June 30, 2019, 1.77% of the LAIF pool includes
structured notes and asset-backed securities. The Local Investment Advisory Board, which consists of five members
as designated by statute, provides oversight for LAIF.
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The County’s combined pool includes funds deposited in collateralized interest-bearing bank accounts hereinafter
referred to as Public Investment Money Market Accounts (PIMMAs). Per CGC §53631 et seq., PIMMA’s are
depository accounts, not investments, and are fully liquid and collateralized by eligible securities. Even though
PIMMAs are not investments by code, they are included in the County’s combined pool and are treated internally
as investments for tracking, management, and reporting purposes.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 31 requires governmental external investment
pools to report certain investments at fair value in the financial statements and report the change in the fair value
of investments in the year in which the change occurred. In compliance with these requirements, the fair value of
the County's combined pool is determined annually and is based on current market prices received from the
securities custodian, CalTRUST, and LAIF, except for instruments which are carried at amortized cost plus accrued
interest. The County Treasury has provided a fair value dollar factor of 1.003494368668 in the Quarterly Report
of Investments as of June 30, 2019, which can be used for financial reporting by the pool participants. The fair
value of the investments is the pool participant’s amount invested balance multiplied by the fair value dollar factor.
The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for the County by the CGC. The County’s
combined pool is further restricted by both the County IP and the Treasurer’s written policies and procedures to
reduce exposure to investment risks. The County IP gives the County Treasurer the authority to act in the best
interest of the County in the face of changing market conditions and circumstances by making written exceptions
to the County IP and the Treasurer’s written policies and procedures within the limits of the CGC and all relevant
laws. As of June 30, 2019, the table represents the County’s IP or where more restrictive, the Treasurer’s written
policies and procedures, that address interest risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk.
Maximum
Maximum
Investment Type Percentage Maximum Investment in One Issuer
Maturity
of Portfolio
Investment types utilized by the combined pool in FY 2018-19
U.S. Treasury Notes 4 years 100% N/A
U.S. Treasury Bills Maximum
100% N/A
issued
U.S. Government Agencies: Federal Home Loan Bank 4 years 20% N/A
U.S. Government Agencies: Farm Credit 4 years 20% N/A
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) N/A 15% N/A
Money Market Mutual Funds (Shares of Beneficial Interest) 15% per issuer. Requires specific written
issued by a Joint Powers Authority N/A 15% approval of County Treasurer for each
type of investment.
Supranationals 10% per issuer (IBRD, IFC, or IADB only).
4 years 20% Must have AAA/A-1+ by 1 of the 3 credit
rating agencies.
Investments authorized, but not utilized in FY 2018-19
U.S. Treasury Bonds
4 years 100% N/A
CDARS 1 year 15% 1%
Bankers’ Acceptances-Domestic 30 days 10% 4%
Commercial Paper 30 days 5% 2%
Collateralized Certificates of Deposit 1 year 5% 1%
Tri-Party Repurchase Agreements 15% of all
30 days N/A
repos
Cash Management Bills Maximum
100% N/A
issued
Bonds, Notes, Warrants, other evidences of indebtedness of No more than 10% of issuer debt and
any local agency within this state assets. Requires specific written approval
1 year 5%
of County Treasurer for each type of
investment.
Bonds issued by a Local Agency Requires specific written approval of
1 year 5% County Treasurer for each type of
investment.
Registered State Warrants Requires specific written approval of
1 year 10% County Treasurer for each type of
investment.
Pledged Funds held by a trustee or fiscal agent Per specific statutory provisions or in accordance with the ordinance,
resolution, indenture, or agreement of a local agency providing for the
issuance.
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Investments not authorized in FY 2018-19
U.S. Government Agencies: Federal National Mortgage Assoc.
U.S. Government Agencies: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Bankers’ Acceptances-Foreign
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit
Bi-Party Repurchase Agreements
Medium-Term Notes
Money Market Mutual Funds (Shares of Beneficial Interest) issued by diversified management companies
Treasury Notes or Bonds of this state
Registered Treasury Notes or Bonds of any of the other 49 United States
Notes, Bonds, or other obligations that are at all times secured by a valid first priority security interest
Mortgage Pass-Through Securities
Investments not authorized in the County’s IP
Reverse Repurchase Agreements
Securities Lending Agreements
Interest Rate Risk
In accordance with its IP, the County manages its exposure to declines in fair values by structuring the portfolio so
that securities mature to meet cash flow requirements for ongoing operations and thereby avoiding the need to
sell securities on the open market prior to maturity.
Custodial Credit Risk
The County minimizes this type of credit risk by pre-qualifying the custodial financial institution and requiring the
custodian to hold securities in the County Treasurer's name.
Credit Risk
The County minimizes its exposure to credit risk by pre-qualifying the financial institutions limiting investments to
the safest types of securities, diversifying the portfolio, and setting limits per issuer.
Concentration of Credit Risk
At June 30, 2019, the County did not have investments in medium-term notes.
The following is a summary of the credit quality distribution and concentration of credit risk by investment type as
a percentage of the County's Investment Pool's fair value at June 30, 2019.
Investment Type S&P Moody's % of Portfolio*
U.S. Government Agencies AA+ Aaa 43.55%
U.S. Treasuries AA+ Aaa 32.37%
Supranationals AAA Aaa 14.04%
CalTRUST-Short-Term Fund AAf/S1+ Not Rated 8.14%
LAIF Not Rated Not Rated 1.90%
Total 100.00%
*
Bank Deposit accounts such as PIMMAs are tracked, managed, and reported as part of the County’s combined pool and are included in portfolio
percentage limit calculations.
GASB Statement No. 40 requires that investments in single issuers exceeding 5% of the County’s pooled
investments be disclosed as concentrations of credit risk. As of the year ended June 30, 2019, the following
investments exceeded the 5% disclosure threshold:
Investment Type % of Portfolio*
U.S. Government Agencies-Federal Home Loan Bank 19.54%
U.S. Government Agencies-Farm Credit Bank 24.01%
Supranationals - IBRD 10.57%
*Farm Credit Bank is 18.69% and Supranationals-IBRD is 8.22% of the County’s combined pool inclusive of the PIMMAs and therefore are within the
limits authorized in the IP.
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At June 30, 2019, the County had the following investments and interest-bearing deposits (in thousands):
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate Maturity
Instrument Maturity Dates % Years Fair Value Cost
Supranationals 7/30/19-2/08/21 1.820%-2.750% 0.65 $ 120,875 $ 120,177
U.S. Treasuries 7/15/19-12/15/21 1.307%-2.881% 1.08 278,636 275,995
U.S. Government Agencies 8/05/19-4/25/22 1.440%-2.903% 1.44 374,863 371,872
LAIF On Demand 2.440% - 16,268 16,000
CalTRUST On Demand 2.550% - 70,089 69,964
Total Investments in County Treasury 1.07 $ 860,731 $ 854,008
Deposits in Financial Institutions $ 266,469 $ 266,469
Cash on Hand 335 335
Total Cash held in Treasury 1,127,535 1,120,812
Deposits in Transit 1,338 1,338
Outstanding Warrants (18,021) (18,021)
Total 1,110,852 1,104,129
Imprest Cash 1,556 1,556
Non-pool Cash Deposits 878 878
Other Cash Deposits 2,434 2,434
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,113,286 $ 1,106,563
Restricted Cash with Fiscal Agent
U.S. Government & Federal Agencies $ 11,721 $ 11,721
Certificates of Deposit & Money Market Accounts 1,581 1,581
Total 13,302 13,302
Total restricted and unrestricted cash and cash equivalents $ 1,126,588 $ 1,119,865
Total Cash and Investments Summary Fair Value
Total Governmental Activities $ 451,559
Total Business-type Activities 67,567
Total Fiduciary Funds 598,761
Total Component Unit 8,701
Total Cash and Investments $ 1,126,588
The following represents a condensed statement of net position and changes in net position for the Treasurer's
investment pool as of June 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Fair Value
Statement of Net Position:
Net position held for pool participants $ 1,110,853
Equity of internal pool participants $ 629,456
Equity of external pool participants (voluntary and involuntary) 481,397
Total Equity $ 1,110,853
Statement of Changes in Net Position:
Revenue $ 21,022
Investment costs (881)
Net deposits 42,948
Change in fair value 10,744
Net change in pool net position 73,833
Net position at July 1, 2018 1,037,020
Net position at June 30, 2019 $ 1,110,853
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Fair Value Measurements
The County categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted
accounting principles. The hierarchy is divided into 3 levels with each level based on the source used to measure
the fair value of the asset.
The County has the following recurring fair value measurements as of June 30, 2019:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted Prices
in Active Significant
Markets for Other Significant
Identical Observable Unobservable
Assets Inputs Inputs
Investments by fair value level (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Debt securities
US Treasuries $ 278,636 $ 278,636 $ - $ -
US Government Agencies 374,863 374,863 - -
Supranationals 120,875 120,875 - -
Total measured at fair value 774,374 774,374 - -
Other investments:
LAIF 16,268 - - -
CalTRUST 70,089 - - -
Total investments in County Treasury $ 860,731 $ - $ - $ -
Restricted Cash with Fiscal Agent
Cash and investments at June 30, 2019, that are restricted by legal or contractual requirements are comprised of
the following (in thousands):
Various Governmental Funds Amount
Required lease reserves for long-term debt $ 11,582
Restricted interest on lease reserves 139
Restricted for Contractor Retentions 1,581
Total Restricted Cash $ 13,302
Cash Deposits Outside of the Treasury Pool
At fiscal year-end, the carrying amount of the County's other cash deposits was $686,979 and the combined
financial institutions' balance was $878,141. The difference of $191,162 between the County's deposit balance and
the financial institutions' balance results from transactions in transit, and outstanding warrants and bond coupons.
The entire bank balance of $878,141 was covered by federal depository insurance or by collateral held by the
County's agent in the County's name.
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3. RECEIVABLES
Accounts receivable at year-end of the County’s major individual funds and nonmajor and Internal Service Funds in
the aggregate, including the applicable allowance for uncollectible accounts, are as follows (in thousands):
Governmental Activities
Nonmajor Special Internal Service
General Fund Revenue Funds Funds
Accounts
$ 34,482 $ 162 $ 8
Receivable
Allowance for
- - -
Doubtful Accounts
Net Accounts
$ 34,482 $ 162 $ 8
Receivable
Business-Type Activities
State Water Los Osos Nonmajor
Contract Wastewater Enterprise Funds
Accounts
$ 3,947 $ 1 $ 348
Receivable
Allowance for
- - -
Doubtful Accounts
Net Accounts
$ 3,947 $ 1 $ 348
Receivable
4. CAPITAL ASSETS
A summary of changes in capital assets for the year ended June 30, 2019, is as follows (in thousands):
Balance Transfers & Balance
Governmental Activities July 1, 2018 Additions Retirements Adjustments June 30, 2019
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land $ 795,505 $ 3 $ - $ 5 $ 795,513
Construction in progress 19,727 14,401 (18) (5,219) 28,891
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 815,232 14,404 (18) (5,214) 824,404
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Structures and improvements 259,579 2,758 (423) 1,541 263,455
Equipment 95,752 6,347 (1,283) 2,218 103,034
Infrastructure 406,692 4,535 - 1,455 412,682
Other property 845 135 - - 980
Total capital assets, being depreciated 762,868 13,775 (1,706) 5,214 780,151
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Structures and improvements (90,613) (6,048) 342 - (96,319)
Equipment (57,186) (8,731) 1,204 - (64,713)
Infrastructure (217,993) (11,024) - - (229,017)
Other property (34) (13) - - (47)
(365,826) (25,816) 1,546 - (390,096)
Total accumulated depreciation
397,042 (12,041) (160) 5,214 390,055
Total capital assets being depreciated, net
$ 1,212,274 $ 2,363 $ (178) $ - $ 1,214,459
Governmental activities capital assets, net
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Balance Transfers & Balance
Business-Type Activities July 1, 2018 Additions Retirements Adjustments June 30, 2019
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land $ 36,519 $ - $ (6) $ - $ 36,513
Construction in progress 4,108 663 - (2,674) 2,097
Water rights 56,434 2,157 - - 58,591
Other property 1,968 - - - 1,968
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 99,029 2,820 (6) (2,674) 99,169
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Infrastructure 380,493 3 - 975 381,471
Structures and improvements 205,262 2,863 - 1,647 209,772
Equipment 9,947 218 (53) 52 10,164
Other property 554 - - - 554
Total capital assets, being depreciated 596,256 3,084 (53) 2,674 601,961
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Infrastructure (30,591) (7,440) - - (38,031)
Structures and improvements (58,463) (4,636) - - (63,099)
Equipment (3,073) (569) 52 - (3,590)
Other property (58) - - - (58)
(92,185) (12,645) 52 - (104,778)
Total accumulated depreciation
504,071 (9,561) (1) 2,674 497,183
Total capital assets being depreciated, net
$ 603,100 $ (6,741) $ (7) $ - $ 596,352
Business-type activities capital assets, net
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation expense was charged to functions as follows (in thousands):
Governmental Activities Amount
General Government $ 5,617
Public Protection 4,214
Public Ways and Facilities 10,604
Health and Sanitation 975
Public Assistance 245
Education 396
Recreational and Cultural Services 1,031
Capital assets held by the County’s internal service funds are charged to the
various functions based on their usage of the assets 2,734
Total Depreciation Expense-Governmental Activities $ 25,816
Business-Type Activities Amount
Airport $ 3,481
Nacimiento Water Contract 2,198
State Water Project 204
Los Osos Wastewater 4,364
Nonmajor Enterprise 2,398
Total Depreciation Expense-Business-type Activities $ 12,645
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5. CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS AND RELATED COMMITMENTS
Construction in Progress accounts reflect the amount within governmental and business-type funds for construction
projects which are not yet complete.
The following is a schedule of major projects included in Construction in Progress as of June 30, 2019 (in
thousands):
Governmental Activities
Expended to Committed Remaining
Project June 30, 2019 Funds Budget
Roads Infrastructure $ 15,529 $ 10,465 $ 25,909
AG Levee WMP Alta3a 1,181 106 3,023
New Storage Tanks – CSA 10 Water 1,005 1 2,758
Health – COC – Animal Services Facility 965 675 202
CDF-SLO-Program for Co-located Dispatch 699 - 2,046
Health–SLO–Public Health HVAC 534 - 189
Los Osos Landfill Remediation 534 26 506
Vets Hall Roof Replacement 518 83 237
Library Roof Replacement 492 31 -
Templeton to Atlas Connector 491 - 69
6. LEASES
County as Lessor
The County's General Fund and Enterprise Funds receive revenue from various properties leased to others under
agreements classified as operating leases in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Statement 13. The leases cover periods ranging generally from 1 to 55 years. The General Fund leases portions
of the former County General Hospital. The original cost of these facilities was $12,313. As of June 30, 2019, they
had a carrying value of $7,986 net of accumulated depreciation of $4,327. The Airport leases portions of airport
land to various operators. The cost and carrying value of the original Airport land area is $2,011.
The following is a schedule of minimum future rental payments to be received under these non-cancelable operating
leases at June 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Year
Ending Governmental Business-Type
June 30, Activities Activities
2020 $ 285 $ 862
2021 194 800
2022 181 766
2023 126 638
2024 104 510
Later Years 769 8,188
Total $ 1,659 $ 11,764
Minimum future rental payments do not include contingent rental payments, which are received as stipulated in
the lease contracts. These contingent rental payments are based on the monthly revenues of the concessionaire
operating on the premises. Contingent rental payments amounted to $3,425 for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2019.
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County as Lessee
Operating Leases: The County has commitments under long-term real property operating lease agreements for
facilities used in operations. These leases do not meet any of the four criteria for capitalization set by FASB 13.
The County is the lessee under operating leases for real property used to house certain County functions.
In addition to real property leases, the County has also entered into operating leases for equipment, of which most
are office equipment leases. Management expects that, in the normal course of business, leases that expire will
be renewed or replaced by other leases. Commitments under the operating lease agreements for equipment, as
described above, are not material.
Rental payments for fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 totaled $4,269. The following rental costs represent future
minimum payments under leases that have remaining non-cancelable terms as of June 30, 2019, for the next five
years and for each five-year period thereafter (in thousands):
Minimum
Year Ending Lease
June 30, Payments
2020 $ 3,589
2021 2,851
2022 2,570
2023 2,010
2024 1,499
2025-2029 5,603
2030-2034 2,543
2035-2039 1,287
Total $ 21,952
7. RISK MANAGEMENT
The County is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets; errors
and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters. The County has self-insurance programs for liability,
workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and dental coverage. There were no liability claim settlements
and there were seven workers’ compensation claim settlements that have exceeded insurance coverage during the
past three fiscal years. Insurance coverage for liability and workers' compensation above the County's self-insured
retention (SIR) is provided through the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Excess Insurance Authority.
The County is a member of CSAC Excess Insurance Authority, a joint powers authority whose purpose is to develop
and fund programs of excess insurance for its member counties. The authority is solvent; self-insurance and
authority limits are as follows:
Type of Coverage Self-Insurance Authority
Liability $ 250,000 per occurrence $ 25,000,000
Workers' Compensation $ 250,000 per occurrence Statutory
Unemployment $ 104,041 maximum -----
Dental None - Funded by Employees -----
Annual actuarial valuations are obtained for the Workers' Compensation and the General Liability Funds. These
valuations provide the basis for premiums charged to insured departments. The County's SIR amounts are paid
directly, without the use of purchased annuity contracts. Financial information on CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
is available on request from the Office of Risk Management, County of San Luis Obispo.
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The estimated claims liability for the Protected Self-Insurance Fund was recorded at a discounted 85% confidence
level, and the estimated liability for the Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund was also recorded at a
discounted 85% confidence level.
Beginning of
the fiscal year Current year claims, Claim Balance at
liability changes & estimates payments fiscal year-end
2017-18 $ 19,563 $ 3,179 $ 3,835 $ 18,907
2018-19 $ 18,907 $ 5,093 $ 4,432 $ 19,568
8. INTERFUND RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
The composition of interfund balances at June 30, 2019, was (in thousands):
Payable Fund (Due to Balance) Receivable Fund (Due from Balance) Amount
Airport Fund General Fund $ 1,692
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds Nonmajor Governmental Funds 400
Total $ 2,092
The Airport Fund owes the General Fund $1,692 for construction costs relating to the new airport terminal project.
County Services Area 10 Enterprise Fund owes $400 to the County Service Area 10 Special Revenue Fund for costs
relating to the Cayucos strand water tank project.
Payable Fund (Advances from Balance) Receivable Fund (Advances to Balance) Amount
Nonmajor Governmental Funds General Fund $ 291
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds 97
388
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds General Fund 163
Nonmajor Governmental Funds 418
581
Airport Fund General Fund 9,107
Los Osos Wastewater Fund General Fund 9,950
Nonmajor Governmental Funds 2,805
12,755
Total $ 22,831
Nonmajor Governmental Funds’ advances from Nonmajor Enterprise Funds of $97 are comprised of funds from the
Lopez Park Enterprise Fund to the Parks Special Revenue Fund for future debt service obligations. Advances related
to the General Fund include an internal loan to the County Services Area 21 Special Revenue Fund of $53 and a
loan of $238 related to the restoration of the Cayucos Pier.
The Nonmajor Enterprise Funds advances of $581 represent internal loans received by the County Services Areas
Enterprise Funds from the General Fund ($42), from the County Services Area 10 Special Revenue Fund ($255),
and from the General Flood Control Zone Special Revenue Fund ($163). The Golf Fund also received $121 from
the General Fund.
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The Airport owes the General Fund $9,107 for internal loans for various projects including the refinancing of a State
loan for the construction of hangars.
The Los Osos Wastewater Fund received a long-term operating loan from the General Flood Control Zone Special
Revenue Fund of $2,805 and $9,950 from the General Fund.
9. TRANSFERS
A reconciliation of transfers is detailed below (in thousands):
Transfer From Transfer To Amount
General Fund Nonmajor Governmental Funds $ 22,557
Capital Projects Fund 3,889
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds 396
Airport Fund 13
26,855
Nonmajor Governmental Funds Nonmajor Governmental Funds 1,544
General Fund 1,458
Los Osos Wastewater Fund 852
Capital Projects Fund 175
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds 66
4,095
Airport Fund General Fund 266
Nonmajor Governmental Funds 58
324
Los Osos Wastewater Fund General Fund 245
Nonmajor Governmental Funds 79
324
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds Nonmajor Governmental Funds 54
Internal Service Funds Nonmajor Governmental Funds 1,153
General Fund 155
1,308
Total Transfers
$ 32,960
General Fund transfers to Nonmajor Governmental Funds included contributions to the following Special Revenue
Funds: Roads ($7,146), Library ($667), Community Development ($629), Flood Control Zone ($23), and Parks
($4,203). The General Fund also transferred $9,889 to the Pension Obligation Bond Debt Service Fund to finance
debt service payments, $13 to the Airport Fund, $396 to the Golf Fund, and $3,889 to the Capital Projects Fund for
various capital projects.
Nonmajor Governmental Fund transfers consist of contributions of Public Facilities Fees revenue from the Public
Facilities Fees Special Revenue Fund to the General Fund ($358) for debt service and $47 for updates to the Cayucos
Fire Station, to the Parks Fund ($519) for various park projects, and to the Capital Projects Fund ($175) to fund
parks and other capital and maintenance projects. The Public Facilities Corporation Debt Service Fund transferred
$135 to the Financing Authority Debt Service Fund for debt service payment. The Parks Special Revenue Fund
made transfers to the Pension Obligation Bond Debt Service Fund ($182), and to the Lopez Park Enterprise Fund
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($3) for debt service. The Roads Fund transferred $8 to Flood Control Zone 18 Special Revenue Fund for
reimbursement of maintenance costs. The Road Impact Fee Special Revenue Fund transferred Impact Fees of
$441 to the General Fund for debt service, and $437 to the Roads Fund for capital and maintenance projects. The
Flood Control Zone Fund transferred $610 into the General Fund for sustainable groundwater plans and $852 into
the Los Osos Wastewater Project Fund for grant related monies. Community Services Area 21 Special Revenue
Fund transferred $2 to the General Fund for debt service. The Library Fund ($233) and the Driving Under the
Influence Fund ($30) made transfers to the Pension Obligation Bond Debt Service Fund to finance debt service
payments. Other Nonmajor Governmental Fund transfers of $63 occurred between various County Service Area
Special Revenue to County Service Area Enterprise Funds.
The Airport Enterprise Fund transferred $266 to the General Fund and $58 to the Pension Obligation Bond Fund
for debt service.
The Los Osos Wastewater Fund transferred $245 to the General Fund and $79 to the Flood Control Zone Fund for
debt service.
Transfers from Nonmajor Enterprise Funds included $48 of transfers from the Golf Enterprise Fund to the Pension
Obligation Bond Debt Service Fund and County Services Area 23 Enterprise Fund transferred $6 to County Service
Area 21 Special Revenue Fund.
The Public Works Internal Service Fund transferred $150 to the General Fund for remodels to the Government
Center Building. The Garage Internal Service Fund transferred $5 to the General Fund due to early vehicle
retirement. The Public Works ($1,099) and Garage ($54) Internal Service Funds transferred to the Pension
Obligation Bond Debt Service Fund for debt service payments.
10. BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Changes in Long-term Liabilities
Long-term liability activity for the year ended June 30, 2019, is as follows (in thousands):
Beginning Ending
Balance Balance Due within
Governmental Activities July 1, 2018 Adjustments Additions Reductions June 30, 2019 one year
Bonds and notes payable:
Certificates of participation (COP) $ 20,252 $ - $ - $ 1,206 $ 19,046 $ 1,254
Certificates of participation from
5,883 - - 121 5,762 125
direct borrowings
Unamortized discount on COP (79) - - (4) (75) -
Unamortized premium on COP 886 - - 89 797 -
State notes from direct borrowings 2,056 - - 155 1,901 157
Pension Obligation Bonds 99,407 1,107 - 3,611 96,903 8,480
Total bonds and notes payable 128,405 1,107 - 5,178 124,334 10,016
Other liabilities:
Compensated absences 29,061 - 18,236 18,579 28,718 21,524
Landfill postclosure costs 6,881 - 618 467 7,032 516
Self-insurance 18,907 - 5,093 4,432 19,568 3,752
Total other liabilities 54,849 - 23,947 23,478 55,318 25,792
Total Governmental Activities $ 183,254 $ 1,107 $ 23,947 $ 28,656 $ 179,652 $ 35,808
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Beginning Ending
Balance Balance Due within
Business-Type Activities July 1, 2018 Adjustments Additions Reductions June 30, 2019 one year
Bonds and notes payable:
Certificates of participation (COP) $ 12,707 $ - $ - $ 818 $ 11,889 $ 852
Certificates of participation from
2,971 - - 49 2,922 51
direct borrowings
Unamortized premium on COP 328 - - 33 295 -
State notes from direct borrowings 87,667 - - 3,258 84,409 3,331
Revenue bonds 168,410 - - 4,284 164,126 4,284
Unamortized premium on revenue
8,926 - - 424 8,502 -
bonds
General obligation bonds 7,925 - - 440 7,485 460
Unamortized premium on general
733 - - 56 677 -
obligation bonds
Assessment bonds 76,746 - - 1,388 75,358 1,415
Total bonds and notes payable 366,413 - - 10,750 355,663 10,393
Other liabilities:
Compensated absences 373 - 160 148 385 178
-
Total other liabilities 373 160 148 385 178
Total Business-Type Activities $ 366,786 $ - $ 160 $ 10,898 $ 356,048 $ 10,571
Annual debt service requirements for governmental activities as of June 30, 2019, are summarized as follows:
Governmental Activities
Certificates of Participation, Pension Obligation Bonds
including Direct Borrowings
Year Ended June 30, Principal Interest Principal Unaccreted Interest Total
Appreciation
2020 $ 1,379 $ 1,030 $ 8,258 $ 222 $ - $ 8,480
2021 1,431 974 8,337 703 - 9,040
2022 1,494 916 8,392 1,228 - 9,620
2023 1,558 850 8,428 1,797 - 10,225
2024 1,621 781 8,447 2,403 - 10,850
2025-2029 7,722 2,806 42,191 22,404 - 64,595
2030-2034 3,788 1,651 12,850 10,875 - 23,725
2035-2039 3,582 775 - - - -
2040-2044 1,324 300 - - - -
2045-2047 909 53 - - - -
Total $ 24,808 $ 10,136 $ 96,903 $ 39,632 $ - $ 136,535
Governmental Activities (Continued)
State Notes
Year Ended June 30, Principal Interest
2020 $ 157 $ 19
2021 158 17
2022 160 15
2023 162 14
2024 163 12
2025-2029 841 36
2030-2031 260 3
Total $ 1,901 $ 116
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Business-Type Activities
Certificates of Participation, State Notes Revenue Bonds
including Direct Borrowings
Year Ended June 30, Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2020 $ 903 $ 668 $ 3,331 $ 1,792 $ 4,284 $ 7,520
2021 942 628 3,409 1,714 4,510 7,298
2022 989 584 3,488 1,635 4,745 7,064
2023 1,038 536 3,571 1,553 4,990 6,817
2024 1,087 484 3,479 1,470 5,250 6,558
2025-2029 5,760 1,548 18,161 6,135 30,585 28,456
2030-2034 2,158 471 12,995 4,327 38,480 20,553
2035-2039 463 305 12,753 3,098 48,590 10,448
2040-2044 554 213 14,080 1,770 22,692 929
2045-2049 665 102 9,142 368 - -
2050-2053 252 18 - - - -
Total $ 14,811 $ 5,557 $ 84,409 $ 23,862 $ 164,126 $ 95,643
Business-Type Activities (Continued)
General Obligation Bonds Assessment Bonds
Year Ended June 30, Principal Interest Principal Interest
2020 $ 460 $ 374 $ 1,415 $ 2,053
2021 485 351 1,460 2,013
2022 510 327 1,505 1,972
2023 540 300 1,541 1,931
2024 565 271 1,587 1,888
2025-2029 3,325 848 8,619 8,750
2030-2034 1,600 81 9,897 7,479
2035-2039 - - 11,358 6,020
2040-2044 - - 13,025 4,346
2045-2049 - - 14,946 2,426
2050-2052 - - 10,005 417
Total $ 7,485 $ 2,552 $ 75,358 $ 39,295
Long-term liabilities at June 30, 2019, consisted of the following:
Original
Date of Semi Annual Issue Outstanding
Issue Maturity Interest Rates Installments Amount at 6/30/2019
Governmental Activities
Certificates of Participation
2007 Series A 2/8/2007 2037 4% - 4.25% $304 - $308 $5,090 $3,820
Used to finance the construction of the Paso Robles Courthouse building. Debt service is provided by court fines specifically designated
and restricted for new construction or major renovation of court facilities. Collateral for this debt are the Paso Robles Courthouse
building and the County Department of Social Services building located in the City of San Luis Obispo.
2008 Series A 1/23/2008 2038 4% - 4.625% $440 - $451 7,325 5,620
Used to finance improvements to the Vineyard Drive Interchange. Debt service is provided by Development Fees. Collateral for this
debt are the County offices of the Agricultural Commissioner located at Sierra Way and the Health Department located at 2191
Johnson.
2012 Series A 10/15/2012 2028 0.5% - 5.0% $1,034 - $1,289 14,427 9,606
Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds used to refund the 2002 A Certificates of Participation. The original COP was partially used to
finance a portion of the new government center. Debt service is provided by semi-annual payments funded by general County
revenues. Collateral for this debt are the County properties located in the City of San Luis Obispo namely the Old Courthouse,
Courthouse Annex B and Courthouse Annex C.
IBank Loan 10/01/2016 2046 3.75% $240 - $320 6,000 5,762
A direct borrowing from the California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (I-Bank) used for the final construction costs of
the new terminal building at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. The debt is backed by the General Fund and repaid using
a combination of Passenger Facility Charges, Customer Facility Charges, and other local funding from Airport operations. Collateral
for this debt are the 2nd floor office spaces and the subterranean level 1 (also known as P1) located at 1055 Monterey St., City of San
Luis Obispo.
$32,842 $24,808
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Original
Date of Semi Annual Issue Outstanding
Issue Maturity Interest Rates Installments Amount at 6/30/2019
State Note 2015 2030 1.00% $175 $2,197 $1,901
A direct borrowing from the California Energy Commission (CEC) is to be used for energy conservation projects. Projects to be
implemented by the loan were identified through the Sustainable Solutions Turnkey program with PG&E. These projects will provide
estimated long-term energy savings to the County of $140,000 annually.
Pension Obligation Bonds
Used to refund the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) due to the Pension Trust as of July 2, 2003, as determined by an
outside actuary. Debt service payments are expected to be funded by County payroll benefits.
2003 Series C Capital
Appreciation Bonds (CAB) 7/2/2003 2031 5.27% - 5.73% zero - $15,000 $44,199 $136,535
2003 Series C CABs Unaccreted
Interest (39,632)
$44,199 $96,903
Original
Interest Semi Annual Issue Outstanding
Date of Issue Maturity Rates Installments Amount at 6/30/2019
Business-Type Activities
Certificates of Participation
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) 4/30/2009 2049 4.375% $6 - $86 $1,631 $1,447
2009
A direct borrowing from the USDA used to finance a water system improvement project in County Service Area 23. Debt service is
provided by water sales revenues.
2011 Refunding Lopez Dam 5/12/2011 2030 2.0% - 5.5% $928 - $934 11,990 8,345
Remediation
Used to refund the 2000 A COP issue. The original COP was used to improve and retrofit the Lopez Dam. Debt service is provided by
semi-annual lease payments made by the Lopez Flood Control District for the use of the retrofitted facilities.
2012 Series A 10/15/2012 2028 0.5% - 5.0% $381 - $475 5,323 3,544
Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds used to refund the 2002 A Certificates of Participation. The original COP was partially used to finance
the Dairy Creek Golf Course. Debt service is provided by semi-annual lease payments from the Dairy Creek Golf Course. Collateral
for this debt are the County properties located in the City of San Luis Obispo namely the Old Courthouse, Courthouse Annex B and
Courthouse Annex C.
USDA 2013 07/01/2013 2053 2.75% $18 - $67 1,621 1,475
A direct borrowing from the USDA used to finance a water system improvement project in County Service Area 10A. Debt service is
provided by water sales revenues.
$20,565 $14,811
State Notes
The County has directly borrowed from the State of California Department of Water Resources and the California Department of
Transportation to finance the construction of water systems in unincorporated areas and to construct hangars at the San Luis Obispo
airport. State loans are repaid with water and water service revenue and hangar rental revenue.
Cayucos Water Treatment Facility 1998 2023 3.0315% $174 $3,011 $649
Lopez Recreation Area 2004 2024 2.5132% $21 325 97
Lopez Water Treatment Plant Upgrade 2006 2028 2.60% $1,672 25,945 15,754
Airport Fuel Farm 2007 2025 4.6557% $86 1,000 444
Los Osos Wastewater Project 2012 2046 2.0% $336 - $598 69,461 67,465
$99,742 $84,409
Revenue Bonds
2018 Nacimiento Water Project Revenue
Refunding Bonds Series A 5/07/2018 2040 3.0% - 5.0% $1,063 - $9,173 $27,045 $23,515
Used to refund all of the outstanding 2007 Nacimiento Water Project Revenue Bonds Series A which were used to build the Nacimiento
Water Delivery Project. Debt service is provided by water sales revenues of participating cities and districts, payable under water
delivery contracts.
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Original
Date of Interest Semi Annual Issue Outstanding
Issue Maturity Rates Installments Amount at 6/30/2019
2007 Nacimiento Pipeline Project Series B 9/26/2007 2040 5.2% - 5.6% $2,132 - $2,646 38,565 33,496
Used to build the Nacimiento Water Delivery Project. Debt service is provided by water sales revenues of participating cities and
districts payable under water delivery contracts.
2015 Nacimiento Water Project Revenue
Refunding Bonds Series A 8/5/2015 2038 3.0%-5.0% $2,603 - $8,097 $107,115 $107,115
The 2007 bonds were used to build the Nacimiento Water Delivery Project. Debt service is provided by water sales revenues of
participating cities and districts, payable under water delivery contracts. The 2015 Series A Nacimiento Water Project Revenue
Refunding Bonds were issued to provide funds to advance refund certain 2007 Series A Nacimiento Water Project Revenue Bonds.
$172,725 $164,126
General Obligation Bonds
2011 Refunding – Lopez Dam Remediation 5/12/2011 2030 2.0% - 5.5% $833 - $840 $10,760 $7,485
Used to refund the 2000 A general obligation (GO) issue. The original GO Bonds were used to improve and retrofit the Lopez Dam.
Debt service is provided by applicable property taxes.
Assessment Bonds
2012 2037 2.75% $1,609 - $3,245 $83,129 $75,358
Issued to the USDA to finance the construction of the Los Osos Wastewater Project. Debt service is provided by amounts levied
against property owners who benefit from the project.
Public Facilities Corporation
The SLO County Public Facilities Corporation (PFC) was incorporated on September 7, 1994. The PFC is a nonprofit
public benefit corporation organized to assist public agencies within the County of San Luis Obispo with the
acquisition and construction of various public facilities.
Financing Authority
The San Luis Obispo County Financing Authority was formed on August 22, 2000, as a joint exercise of powers
authority between the County and the Lopez Flood Control District, which administers Lopez Dam. The Authority
was created to assist in the financing, construction, and equipping of public facilities for one or both of the members.
Description of Long-Term Lease Arrangements
The County formed the Public Facilities Corporation and the Financing Authority for the purpose of issuing debt.
On behalf of the County, these two entities issued all currently outstanding certificates of participation and the
Lopez Dam remediation general obligation bond. Therefore, the County makes semi-annual lease payments in lieu
of debt service to these entities from a variety of sources including State and Federal revenues, penalty
assessments, golf course fees, water contract payments, and property taxes. For lease payment details, see above
schedules for specific type of debt.
Description of Special Assessment Bonds
Special assessment debt has been issued to provide funds for the construction of streets, utility and water delivery
systems. These bonds will be repaid from amounts levied against the property owners benefited by this
construction.
The County acts in an agent capacity for the assessment districts. In the event that a deficiency exists because of
unpaid or delinquent special assessments at the time a debt service payment is due, the County must provide
resources to cover the deficiency until other resources, for example, foreclosure proceeds, are received. Special
assessment principal outstanding at June 30, 2019, totals $76,103 with interest rates from 2.52% to 6.85%.
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Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Pay and Compensatory Time Off
County employees have accumulated unpaid vested benefits for compensatory time off, sick leave and vacation
earned of $29,103 at June 30, 2019. The accumulated benefits will be liquidated in future years as employees
elect to use them. In the normal course of business, all payments of these accumulated benefits will be funded
from appropriations in the year in which they are to be paid.
The liability for compensated absences is typically liquidated from the Parks, Driving Under the Influence Program,
Library and General funds.
Legal debt margin
State statutes limit the amount of general obligation debt a governmental entity may issue to 1.25% of its net
assessed valuation. The current debt limitation for the County is $703,283 with a margin of $695,798.
Direct Placement Debt
The County does not have any direct placement debt as of June 30, 2019.
Direct Borrowings
The County’s outstanding notes from direct borrowings related to governmental activities of $7,663 contain default
provisions and where applicable (1) the entire obligation becomes due and payable if the County is unable to make
installment/lease payments, and (2) the lessor terminates the lease or re-let the leased premises.
The County’s outstanding notes from direct borrowings related to business-type activities of $87,331 contain a
provision that if default continues after the cure period, entire obligation becomes due and payable.
Rebatable Arbitrage Earnings
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 instituted certain arbitrage restrictions with respect to the issuance of tax-exempt
bonds after August 31, 1986. Arbitrage regulations deal with the investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds at an
interest yield greater than the interest yield paid to bondholders. Generally, all interest paid to bondholders can be
retroactively rendered taxable if applicable rebates are not reported and paid to the Internal Revenue Service.
During the current year, the County performed calculations of excess investment earnings and at June 30, 2019
had an arbitrage liability of $145,788.
11. NET POSITION/FUND BALANCES
The government-wide and proprietary fund financial statements utilize a net position presentation. Net position is
categorized as net investment in capital assets, restricted and unrestricted.
Net Investment in Capital Assets - This category groups all capital assets, including infrastructure, into one
component of net position. Accumulated depreciation and the outstanding balances of debt that are attributable
to the acquisition, construction or improvement of these assets reduce the balance in this category.
Net Investment in Capital Assets at June 30, 2019, is as follows (in thousands):
Amount
Governmental activities $ 1,188,830
Business-type activities 285,888
Total $ 1,474,718
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Restricted Net Position - This category presents net position with external restrictions imposed on its use by
creditors, grantors, contributors or laws or regulations of other governments and restrictions imposed by law
through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
Included in total restricted net position at June 30, 2019, is $13,713 of Public Facility Fees and $10,102 of Road
Impact Fees restricted due to enabling legislation. The remaining $17,466 of restricted net position is restricted
due to restrictions imposed by creditors, grantors, or contributors.
Restricted net position at June 30, 2019, for governmental activities is as follows (in thousands):
Amount
RESTRICTED FOR:
General Government
Purchase obligations for Non-Departmental related professional services $ 23
Purchase obligations for Administrative office related professional services 12
Purchase obligations for Assessor related equipment and professional services 8
Purchase obligations for Clerk-Recorder equipment and professional services 17
Purchase obligations for Utilities Management software and professional services 19
Purchase obligations for building maintenance projects 59
Purchase obligations for Information Technology related training, software and 351
professional services
Purchase obligations for Central Services related professional services 1
Purchase obligations for Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector related 65
professional services
Claims, contracts and other restrictions imposed by grantors or contributors 3,472
Total General Government 4,027
Public Protection
Purchase obligations for Waste Management related professional services 34
Purchase obligations for Grand Jury related supplies 1
Purchase obligations for District Attorney software support and supplies 8
Purchase obligations for Sheriff-Coroner related training, professional services 48
and supplies
Purchase obligations for Animal Services professional services 7
Purchase obligations for Emergency Services professional services 133
Purchase obligations for Probation related safety equipment 140
Purchase obligations for fire protection related software and equipment 1,414
Purchase obligations for Agricultural Commissioner related professional services 57
Purchase obligations for Planning & Building related professional services 1,478
Purchase obligations for capital projects 4
Purchase obligations for flood control related engineering and environmental 758
services
Total Public Protection 4,082
Health and Sanitation
Purchase obligations for Behavioral Health related professional services 54
Purchase obligations for Public Health related professional services 20
Total Health and Sanitation 74
Public Ways and Facilities
Purchase obligations for Public Works related software and professional services 1,055
Road impact fees restricted by enabling legislation for road maintenance and 10,102
construction
Public facilities fees restricted by enabling legislation for public facilities 13,713
Total Public Ways and Facilities 24,870
Recreation and Cultural Services
Parks equipment and maintenance services 132
Public Assistance
Purchase obligation for Law Enforcement Medical Care professional services 14
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Education
Library equipment 21
Debt Service 8,061
Total Restricted Net Position $ 41,281
Unrestricted Net Position - This category represents net position of the County, not restricted for any project or
other purpose.
Unrestricted net position at June 30, 2019, is as follows (in thousands):
Amount
Governmental activities $ (220,206)
Business-type activities 83,039
Total $ (137,167)
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report fund balance in classifications based primarily on the
extent to which the County is bound to honor the constraints imposed on the use of resources reported in the
funds. In circumstances when an expenditure is made for a purpose for which amounts are available from multiple
fund balance classifications, fund balance is generally depleted in the order of restricted, committed, assigned, and
unassigned.
As prescribed by GASB Statement No. 54, the following classifications are used to identify the components of fund
balance:
Nonspendable Fund Balance – includes amounts that are (a) not in spendable form, or (b) legally or
contractually required to be maintained intact. The “not in spendable form” criterion includes items that
are not expected to be converted to cash, for example: inventories, prepaid amounts, and long-term notes
receivable.
Restricted Fund Balance – includes amounts that can be spent only for the specific purposes stipulated by
external resource providers, constitutionally or through enabling legislation. Restrictions may effectively
be changed or lifted only with the consent of the resource provider.
Committed Fund Balance – includes amounts that can only be used for the specific purposes determined
by formal action of the County’s highest level of decision-making authority. As prescribed by the State of
California County Budget Act, fund balance commitments are established, modified or rescinded by
resolution adopted by a four-fifths vote of the Board of Supervisors at regular or special meetings. The
general reserve, however, is only established, cancelled, increased or decreased at the time of adopting
the budget except in cases of legally declared emergency.
Assigned Fund Balance – comprises amounts intended to be used by the County for specific purposes that
are neither restricted nor committed. As a practice, for financial statement presentation the County Auditor-
Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector assigns non-restricted and non-committed fund balance of the General
Fund to its intended purpose. Assigned fund balance can be identified by departments and the County
Administrative Officer for specific uses during the County’s budgeting process. Budgets requested by
departments require approval by the County Board of Supervisors.
Unassigned Fund Balance – is the residual classification for the General Fund and includes all amounts not
contained in the other classifications. Unassigned amounts are technically available for any purpose.
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Fund balances for all the major and nonmajor governmental funds as of June 30, 2019, are distributed as follows:
Capital Nonmajor
Projects Governmental
General Fund Fund Funds Total
Nonspendable:
Inventories $ 106 $ - $ - $ 106
Prepaid items 1,570 - 36 1,606
Advances to other funds 17,546 - - 17,546
Subtotal 19,222 - 36 19,258
Restricted for:
Tax reduction reserves 3,305 - - 3,305
General Government
10 - - 10
programs
Public Protection programs 3,125 - - 3,125
Mental Health Services Act 5,836 - - 5,836
Public facilities - - 13,714 13,714
Traffic impact programs - - 10,102 10,102
Wildlife and grazing
- - 38 38
programs
Debt service - 1,581 8,061 9,642
Subtotal 12,276 1,581 31,915 45,772
Capital Nonmajor
Projects Governmental
General Fund Fund Funds Total
Committed to:
Maintenance projects 9,420 - - 9,420
County Counsel services 417 - - 417
Human Resources services 123 - - 123
IT projects 351 - - 351
Other general government 6,697 - - 6,697
Fire equipment 2,850 - - 2,850
Planning programs 1,525 - - 1,525
Other public protection 1,005 - - 1,005
Public health programs 836 - - 836
Behavioral Health programs 20 - - 20
Social Services’ programs 33 - - 33
Veterans’ Services
11 - - 11
programs
Public works engineering &
1,071 - - 1,071
consulting services
Educational programs 8 - - 8
Fish and game programs - - 189 189
Flood control programs - - 20,925 20,925
Lighting programs - - 472 472
Community development
- - 466 466
programs
Emergency medical services - - 781 781
Roads - - 15,045 15,045
Community service areas - - 2,747 2,747
Driving under the influence
- - 972 972
programs
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Capital Nonmajor
Projects Governmental
General Fund Fund Funds Total
Library - - 4,398 4,398
Parks - - 3,481 3,481
Wildlife and grazing
- - 6 6
programs
General reserve 13,000 - - 13,000
SB1090 Economic
8,505 - - 8,505
development
Internal financing 3,918 - - 3,918
Solar plant safety 843 - - 843
Solar plant mitigation 4,979 - - 4,979
Automation projects 12,028 - - 12,028
Prado Rd Interchange
1,435 - - 1,435
project
Talent Development 1,822 - - 1,822
Building replacement 42,197 - - 42,197
Organizational development 1,508 - - 1,508
Tax reduction reserve 43,424 - - 43,424
Lease financing 1,010 - - 1,010
Capital Projects - 17,134 - 17,134
Pension Obligation Bonds 10,810 - - 10,810
Subtotal 169,846 17,134 49,482 236,462
Capital Nonmajor
Projects Governmental
General Fund Fund Funds Total
Assigned to:
Tax reduction reserve 10,953 - - 10,953
General government 17,244 - - 17,244
Clerk-Recorder programs 612 - - 612
Sheriff-Coroner programs 11,061 - - 11,061
Probation programs 8,990 - - 8,990
District Attorney
2,993 - - 2,993
programs
Waste Management
13 - - 13
programs
Planning programs 1,939 - - 1,939
Emergency Services 720 - - 720
Other public protection
4,573 4,573
programs - -
Social Services programs 7,226 - - 7,226
Foster Care and Adoption
5,954 5,954
programs - -
Veterans’ Services
148 148
programs - -
Public ways and facilities 1,836 - - 1,836
Behavioral Health
19,454 - - 19,454
programs
Public Health programs 549 - - 549
Subsequent Fiscal Year
32,625 - - 32,625
Budget
Imprest cash 117 - - 117
Subtotal 127,007 - - 127,007
Total $ 328,351 $ 18,715 $ 81,433 $ 428,499
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12. LAPSING ENCUMBRANCES
The County allows some encumbrances to lapse at year-end and then automatically reappropriates them as part
of the subsequent year’s budget.
The following is a summary of lapsing encumbrances at June 30, 2019, to be reappropriated during the next fiscal
year (in thousands):
Fund Total Encumbrances
General Fund $ 3,720
Capital Projects Fund 5,595
Nonmajor Governmental Fund 7,332
Total Lapsing Encumbrances $ 16,647
13. OTHER COMMITMENTS
In 1965, San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) began payments in
accordance with a contract with the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) for a water supply from the State
Water Project. Estimated future principal payments for the State Water contract will total $26,867 over the next 16
years. The estimated amounts vary by year. For example, the principal amount due in 2019 is $1,025 while $2,303
is due in 2035. In 1992 the District entered Water Supply Contracts, of like terms, with various sub-contractors
which presently provide resources to cover approximately 85% of the capital costs. The contract with the DWR
expires in 2035. A proposed Delta conveyance would require a contract extension agreement for financing beyond
2035.
14. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The County is subject to various lawsuits, inverse condemnation cases, personnel actions, disputes over tax
assessments, and other actions incidental to the ordinary course of County operations. In the opinion of the County
Counsel, the total potential claims against the County not covered by insurance, resulting from litigation would not
materially affect the financial statements of the County at June 30, 2019.
15. LANDFILL POSTCLOSURE CARE COSTS
The Los Osos Landfill is a closed facility under the responsibility of the County. State and federal laws and
regulations require the County of San Luis Obispo to perform various maintenance and monitoring activities at the
site. By agreement with the landowner, the County assumed responsibility for all closure and postclosure costs
when the facility stopped accepting waste. As of this date, the landfill closure is complete and only postclosure
costs remain.
The remaining estimated liability for landfill postclosure costs as of June 30, 2019, is $7,032 (in 2019 dollars). Of
this, $4,471 is for the Maintenance Cost and $2,561 is the Corrective Action Cost. The cost estimates were provided
by a licensed professional geologist in the Post Closure Maintenance Plan dated May 2017 and revised cost dated
May 29, 2018, and the Engineers Estimate of Corrective Action Update dated March 18, 2016. Both reports are
required to be updated every five years. However, the actual cost of postclosure care may be higher (or lower)
due to inflation, changes in technology, or changes in landfill laws and regulations. Therefore, the cost estimate
will be reviewed and adjusted as needed for changes in these factors.
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16. TAX ABATEMENTS
Tax abatements are agreements between the County and individuals or entities in which the County promises to
forgo tax revenues and the individual or entity promises to take specific action that contributes to San Luis Obispo
County’s economic development or otherwise benefits the county’s citizens.
The County offers property tax abatements through the Agricultural Preserve Program (Program), as provided by
the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 also known as the “Williamson Act”. The purpose of the Program is
to protect agricultural lands and limited types of open space and outdoor recreation lands of statewide importance.
Local agreements are administered under the County Rules of Procedure to Implement the Land Conservation Act
of 1965, which were first adopted in 1972. Participation in the Program is voluntary; the agricultural preserve is
established at the landowner’s request if Program criteria are met. Once a landowner enters into a contract with
the County, the land is reassessed based on the agricultural income producing capability of the land, and the
abatement is determined by specific dollar amount.
To be eligible for the Program, individual properties must be within a rural use category and meet a minimum size
requirement of 40-100 acres depending on the type of land being preserved. Landowners must agree to keep the
land in large parcels ranging from 20-320 acres, not to create new parcels smaller than the applicable minimum,
and not to create separate conveyance of an existing parcel that would result in separate ownership smaller than
the agricultural preserve minimum parcel size. In return, the County will reassess the property on the basis of the
agricultural income producing capacity of the land.
The minimum term of a contract is 20 years, except for properties located within one mile of an urban reserve line
or adjacent to a village reserve line which are eligible for a 10-year minimum term contract. Non-renewal is the
most common method for a landowner to terminate a land conservation project; however, a property owner may
request cancellation of a land conservation contract in order to terminate the contract on all or a portion of the
property within one year after an application is accepted for processing.
Under the nonrenewal process, the annual tax assessment increases over a defined period until the assessment
reflects the Proposition 13 value, including the annual inflationary factor, of the property. Under the cancellation
process, a significant onetime cancellation fee is assessed based upon a certain percentage of the current fair
market value of the property.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, the Agricultural Preserve Program tax abatements were $14,393.
17. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN
Description of the System that Administers the Pension Plan
The Pension Trust is a public employee retirement system established by the County of San Luis Obispo on
November 1, 1958. Ten years later the Board of Supervisors adopted the present By-Laws and the San Luis Obispo
County Employees Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) to provide retirement benefits to the employees of the County.
The Pension Trust is administered by the Board of Trustees to provide retirement, disability, death, and survivor
benefits for its members.
Plan Description
The County of San Luis Obispo (the “County”) contributes to the San Luis Obispo County Employees Retirement
Plan (the “Plan”), which is an independent multiple-employer cost sharing contributory defined benefit pension plan
consisting of five employers: the County of San Luis Obispo (the “Employer”), the Superior Court in San Luis Obispo
County, the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission, the San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District
and the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust. The Plan exists, operates and is constituted under the authority of
Section 53215 of Section 17 of Article XVI of the California Constitution and the Government Code Article 1.5
(Pension Trusts), of Chapter 2 (Officers and Employees), of Part 1 (Powers and Duties Common to Cities, Counties
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and Other Agencies), of Division 2 (Cities, Counties and Other Agencies), of Title 5 (Local Agencies) of the California
Government Code.
Pursuant to the foregoing California Government Code provisions, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of
Supervisors established the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust (the “Trust”) by the adoption of Chapter 2.56 of
the San Luis Obispo County Code. Following the adoption of Chapter 2.56 of the County Code, the Board of
Supervisors adopted the By-Laws of the Pension Trust. The San Luis Obispo County Employees Retirement Plan is
part of those By-Laws. The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors has the sole authority to amend the
Plan’s provisions.
Participation in the Plan is mandatory for all regular employees. Participants are currently broken into 3 Tiers
depending on date of hire:
Tier 1 Tier 1 generally includes members hired before January 1, 2011. As of December 31, 2018, there were
1,140 active County employed members in Tier 1.
Tier 2 Tier 2 generally includes members hired on or after January 1, 2011 but before January 1, 2013. Tier
2 only applies to members hired after the date each bargaining unit adopted Tier 2. Members hired in
a bargaining unit that did not adopt Tier 2 are considered Tier 1 members. As of December 31, 2018,
there were 309 active County employed members in Tier 2.
Tier 3 Tier 3 includes all members hired on or after January 1, 2013. As of December 31, 2018, there were
1,122 active County employed members in Tier 3.
The Trust and the Plan are both administered by the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust Board of Trustees (the
“Trustees”). Separate stand-alone financial statements are issued for the Plan and are available at the County of
San Luis Obispo Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector's office.
The Plan’s financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. All assets are invested and held
pursuant to, and in accordance with, the Investment Policy of the Plan. Plan member contributions are recognized
in the period in which the contributions are due. Employer contributions are recognized when due pursuant to
formal commitments and statutory or contractual requirements. Benefits and refunds are recognized when due and
payable in accordance with the terms of the Plan.
Plan investments are reported at fair value. Short-term investments are reported at cost, which approximates fair
value. All other securities are valued at the last reported market price at current exchange rates.
Summary of Plans and Eligible Participants
The active number of County employees and their respective tiers covered by the benefit terms as of December
31, 2018, are shown in the following table:
Active
Tiers Summary of Plan members
Miscellaneous Tier 1 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 928 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 50.
Miscellaneous Tier 2 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 257 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 50.
Miscellaneous Tier 3 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 985 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 52.
Probation Tier 1 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 72 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 50.
Probation Tier 2 N/A -
Probation Tier 3 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 44 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 50.
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Safety Tier 1 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 140 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 50.
Safety Tier 2 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 52 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 50.
Safety Tier 3 Vested after accumulation of five years of Pension Trust service credit & 93 members
eligible to receive a Service Retirement Allowance after vesting and
attaining a minimum age of 50.
Benefit Provisions
Members terminating employment before accruing five years of Pension Trust service credit forfeit the right to
receive retirement benefits unless they establish reciprocity with another public agency within the prescribed time-
period. Non-vested members who terminate service are required to withdraw their accumulated contributions plus
accrued interest. The employer contributions forfeited by non-vested members are absorbed back into the pension
trust fund. Members who terminate after earning five years of Pension Trust service credit may leave their
contributions on deposit and upon reaching age eligibility elect to take a retirement. Differences between expected
and actual experience for vested or non-vested benefits may result in an increase or decrease to pension expense
and net pension liability.
Plan participants, upon vesting and attaining the minimum retirement age, are entitled to annual retirement benefits
as defined in the Plan document. The applicable retirement formula, minimum retirement age, compensation base,
post-retirement cost of living adjustment, cost of living adjustment carry over, and final compensation maximum
may differ depending upon the Plan provisions in effect at the member’s date of hire, the member’s classification,
the member’s age, and the member’s bargaining unit. Participants receive their accumulated plan benefits as a life
annuity payable monthly upon retirement. In the event of total and permanent disability, participants, upon
satisfaction of membership service requirements and other applicable provisions of the Plan, receive disability
benefits as defined in the Plan document. The Plan also provides a death benefit of $1,000 (one-thousand) paid
to a beneficiary or estate if a member dies after retirement.
For members within Tier 1, final average salary is the average monthly salary based on the highest twelve
consecutive months of earnings and may include a compensation pickup for various management bargaining units.
For members with Tier 2 or Tier 3 benefits, final average salary is the average monthly salary based on the highest
thirty-six consecutive months of earnings with no pickup.
The retirement benefit for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 members includes post-retirement cost-of-living adjustments
(COLAs) based upon the Consumer Price Index. Tier 1 member COLAs are limited to a maximum of 3% annually.
For Tier 2 and Tier 3 members, COLAs are limited to a maximum of 2% annually. There is no minimum COLA
requirement, and COLAs must be approved by the Board of Trustees annually.
Description of the terms of the plan’s deferred retirement option program (DROP)
Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP): A Tier 1 member age 50 or more with 5 or more years of service
may elect to participate in the Pension Trust’s DROP. An equal amount to the amount that would have been paid
had the member retired, is deposited into a DROP account monthly. The addition to the DROP account is increased
each year by the Cost-of-Living Adjustment approved by the Board of Trustees not to exceed 3% per year. Members
electing to enter DROP must participate a minimum of 6 months up to a maximum of 5 years. Upon actual
retirement, the member may receive the accumulated DROP account balance in the form of a lump sum or as an
annuity payment.
Contributions
Plan members are required by statue to contribute to the pension plan. Members’ contribution rates are formulated
based on age at date of entry and the actuarially calculated future benefits. The County is required by statute to
contribute the remaining amounts necessary to finance the estimated benefits accrued to its members. Member
and employer contribution rates for each plan are as follows:
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EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE
CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION
PLAN RATES RATES
Miscellaneous Tier 1 18.62-23.72% 14.59-22.97%
Miscellaneous Tier 2 18.62-23.72% 8.41-16.07%
Miscellaneous Tier 3 18.13-23.23% 6.79-16.51%
Probation Tier 1 20.04-20.11% 20.83-27.36%
Probation Tier 2 Not negotiated Not negotiated
Probation Tier 3 19.61-21.54% 9.59-19.64%
Safety Tier 1 27.97-34.81% 19.12-30.79%
Safety Tier 2 27.97-34.81% 13.01-21.70%
Safety Tier 3 27.36-34.20% 11.81-18.74%
The County’s contributions to the Plan for the past three fiscal years were equal to the required contributions for
each year and are noted in the chart below.
County contributions
Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands)
June 30, 2017 $35,415
June 30, 2018 $42,046
June 30, 2019 $43,432
In addition, the County contributes towards post-employment benefits other than retirement (See Note 18).
The San Luis Obispo County Employees Retirement Plan establishes the basic obligations for employer and member
contributions and benefits to and of the retirement system. The actual employer and member contribution rates in
effect each year are based on recommendations made by an independent actuary that are approved by the Board
of Trustees and adopted by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors.
The entire Plan is 67.1% funded as of January 1, 2019; since this is a multi-employer cost sharing plan, the funded
status is the same for all employees across the board. In general, this indicates that for every dollar of benefits
due, SLOCPT had approximately 67.1 cents available for payment.
Pension Liabilities, Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources
Related to Pensions
Total pension liability represents the portion of the actuarial present value of projected benefit payments
attributable to past periods of service for current and inactive employees. The County’s share of the total pension
liability as of December 31, 2018, was $1,900,795. The County’s share of the Plan’s fiduciary net position was
$1,192,980 as of the same date. As of December 31, 2018, the Plan’s fiduciary net position was 62.76% of the
total pension liability.
At June 30, 2019, the County reported a liability of $707,815 for its proportionate share of the net pension liability
of the Plan. The net pension liability was measured as of December 31, 2018.
The total pension liability used to calculate the net pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation date
of January 1, 2018. The actuarial assumptions used in the January 1, 2018, valuation were based on the results
of an actuarial experience study for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017. Measurements as of
December 31, 2018, are based on the fair value of assets on that date, and the Total Pension Liability as of the
valuation date, January 1, 2018. The actuarial assumptions were rolled forward to the Pension Trust Plan’s fiscal
year-end of December 31, 2018. There were no significant events between the January 1, 2018, valuation date
and the December 31, 2018, measurement date for the Pension Plan’s GASB Statement No. 67 valuation.
The County’s proportion of the net pension liability was based on a projection of the County’s long-term share of
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contributions to the Plan relative to the projected contributions of all the Plan’s participants, actuarially determined.
At December 31, 2018, the County’s proportionate share was 93.82%, compared to 93.67% at December 31, 2017,
an increase of 0.15%.
The General Fund, Parks Fund, Driving Under the Influence Program Fund, and Library Fund have typically been
used to liquidate the net pension liability.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, the County recognized pension expense of $108,257. Pension expense
represents the change in the net pension liability during the measurement period, adjusted for actual contributions
and the deferred recognition of changes in investment gain/loss, actuarial gain/loss, actuarial assumptions or
method and plan benefits. At December 31, 2018, the County reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows of Inflows of
Resources Resources
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Deferred outflows of resources – change in proportion $ 2,829 $ -
Deferred outflows and inflows of resources – difference between expected and
actual experience 27,401 766
Deferred outflows of resources – changes in actuarial assumptions 29,320 -
Deferred outflows of resources – net difference between projected and actual
earnings on pension plan investments 77,045 -
County contributions subsequent to the measurement date 21,724 -
$ 158,319 $ 766
Deferred outflows of resources above represent the unamortized portion of changes to net pension liability, changes
in actuarial assumptions, and the net difference between projected and actual earnings on pension plan investments
along with deferred outflows of resources of $21,724 for contributions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019,
made subsequent to the measurement date of December 31, 2018.
The $21,724 of subsequent contributions will be recognized as reduction of the net pension liability in the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2020. The difference between projected and actual investment earnings on pension plan
investments is amortized over five years on a straight-line basis beginning in the year in which they occur. One-
fifth was recognized in pension expense during the Plan’s measurement period, and the remaining difference will
be amortized over the remaining four-year period. Changes in assumptions and difference between expected and
actual experience are recognized over the average expected remaining service lives of all employees that are
provided with pensions through the Plan, determined as of January 1, 2018, and is 4.9799 years. The difference
between the actual employer contributions and the proportionate share of the employer contributions during the
measurement period ended December 31, 2018, is also recognized over 4.9799 years.
Amortizable amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
pensions will be recognized in future pension expense as follows:
Year Ending Future
June 30, Recognition (in thousands)
2020 $ 51,931
2021 31,228
2022 17,257
2023 35,211
2024 202
Thereafter -
Total $ 135,829
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Actuarial Assumptions
The total pension liability in the January 1, 2018, actuarial valuation was determined using the following actuarial
assumptions:
Inflation 2.50%
Amortization growth rate Level percentage of payroll
Salary increases 2.75% plus service-related merit component
COLA increases 2.50% for Tier 1 and 2.00% for Tier 2 and Tier 3
Investment rate of return 7.00%, net of administrative expense
Post-Retirement Mortality RP-2014 Mortality Tables with generational
mortality improvements using scale MP-2017, a
105% multiplier for healthy males and 115%
multiplier for healthy females, and white-collar
adjustment applied to RP-2014
The actuarial assumptions used in the January 1, 2018 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial
experience study for the period January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2017.
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a building-block method
in which best estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return are developed for each major asset class.
These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real
rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage, adjusted for expected inflation. The target allocation and
best estimates of real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:
Weighted Average Long-Term
Target Expected Real
Asset Class Allocation Rate of Return
Fixed Income 30% 2.32%
Domestic Equities 20% 3.76%
International Equities 20% 6.02%
Alternative Investments 15% 4.92%
Real Estate 15% 4.77%
Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.00%. The projection of cash flows used to
determine the discount rate assumed that Plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate
and that Employer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined
contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the Plan’s fiduciary net position was projected
to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current Plan members. Therefore, the long-term
expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to
determine the total pension liability.
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following table presents the County’s portion of the net pension liability calculated using the discount rate of
7.00%, as well as what the County’s portion of the net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a
discount rate that is one percentage-point lower, 6.00%, or one percentage-point higher, 8.00%, than the current
rate:
1% Discount 1%
Decrease Rate Increase
(in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
6.00% 7.00% 8.00%
County net pension liability $ 967,112 $707,815 $495,695
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Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Detailed information about the Plan’s fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued San Luis Obispo
County Pension Trust CAFR.
18. POST-EMPLOYMENT HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
General Information about the OPEB Plan
Plan Description
The County’s San Luis Obispo County Retiree Health Care Plan (the OPEB Plan), an agent multi-employer defined
post-employment benefit (OPEB) plan is administered by the County utilizing an irrevocable trust. The OPEB Plan
is funded solely funded by the County for the benefit of its employees. The County assists eligible retirees by
paying a portion of their premiums for medical care. The County Board of Supervisors must approve any
modification, alteration, or amendment of OPEB benefits.
In April 2010, the County established an irrevocable trust with the California Employer’s Retiree Benefit Trust
(CERBT) to prefund the future cost of retiree health insurance benefits. The CERBT is an IRS Section 115 trust
fund administered by CalPERS. CalPERS issues a publicly available financial report consisting of financial statements
and required supplementary information for the CERBT. The report may be obtained by writing to CalPERS, Lincoln
Plaza North, 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.
Benefit Eligibility and Employees Covered
To be eligible for benefits, a member must be eligible to retire, attain a minimum age of 50-52, depending on date
of hire, and complete a minimum of 5 years of service with the County. In addition, the member must begin
receiving their County pension within 120 days of termination of employment. Members receiving disability
retirements are also eligible to receive the retirement reimbursement. In the event of a retirant’s death, qualified
surviving spouses and dependents under the age of 23 are eligible to receive the OPEB benefit.
At June 30, 2019 a total of 3,853 employees were covered by the OPEB Plan’s benefit terms:
Active Plan Members 2,649
Inactive Plan Members 993
Inactive Plan members entitled to but not yet receiving benefits 211
3,853
Benefits Provided
The County contracts with BCC to provide healthcare, vision, and dental benefits to eligible county retirees and
their dependents. Through BCC, retirees are offered substantially the same health plans as active County employees
as well as unique plans for retirees receiving Medicare benefits.
Retirees who elect to participate in a County-sponsored health insurance plan are eligible to a monthly subsidy
funded by the County’s OPEB benefit. The amounts the County contributes toward retiree medical premiums
depends on bargaining unit. In FY 18-19 the County provided the following to eligible retirees:
Non-management Employees Management Employees
Calendar Year 2018 $133 per month $139 per month
Calendar Year 2019 $136 per month $139 per month
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Contributions
The County makes all contributions to the trustee for investment and reinvestment pursuant to the terms of the
agreement with the CERBT. Employees are not required to contribute to the plan. For the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2019, the funding was a combination of $1,620 in premium payments to contracted medical, dental and
vision providers, plus a contribution of $888 thousand to the CERBT. The implicit rate subsidy, recognized this fiscal
year, was $1,417 thousand. The County has selected the Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) funding
method of contributing 100% of the ADC to fund the CERBT.
Net OPEB Liability
The County reported a net OPEB liability of $27.4 million as of June 30, 2019. The June 30, 2019 net OPEB Liability
was determined by the actuary on December 9, 2019, using a measurement date of June 30, 2018.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
Projections of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on the substantive plan (the plan as understood
by the employer and the plan members) and include the types of benefits provided at the time of each valuation
and the historical pattern of sharing of benefit costs between the employer and plan members to that point. The
actuarial methods and assumptions used include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term
volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long-term perspective
of the calculations.
The total OPEB liability as of the measurement date of June 30, 2018 was determined using the following actuarial
assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified:
Discount Rate 6.75%
Inflation 2.5%
Health care cost trend rate 6.9% for FY 2019, gradually decreasing over several
decades to an ultimate rate of 4.0% in FY 2076 and later
years. In addition, the rates above were increased to
reflect the projected effect of the Affordable Care Act’s
Excise Tax on high-cost health insurance plans. The
additional trend rate adjustments vary by year, but average
0.38% beginning calendar year 2032 for plans other than
Medicare plans.
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Normal
Amortization method for investment gains and Straight-line amortization over a closed 5-year period
losses
Amortization method for effects of assumption Straight-line amortization over a closed period equal to the
changes and experience gains and losses average of the expected remaining service lives of all
members that are provided with OPEB through the plan
Amortization method for ADC purposes Level percentage of payroll over a rolling amortization
period of 15 years
Reimbursement eligibility 40% of all retirants will apply for and receive the
reimbursement
Payroll growth rate 2.75% per annum
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Salary increases Inflation of 2.5% plus productivity increase rate of 0.25%
plus an additional service-related merit component.
Investment rate of return 6.75%
Post-retirement mortality RP-2014 Mortality Tables with generational mortality
improvements using scale MP-2017, and additional
adjustments.
The withdrawal, retirement, disability, mortality, and salary scale are based on an experience study for the five-
year period ending December 31, 2017 completed for the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust. Other assumptions
were developed by the actuary based on County experience and actuarial standards.
Discount Rate
The actuarially assumed discount rate of 6.75% per annum, compounded annually, reflects the County’s current
policy of pay-as-you-go plus additional funding of the OPEB liability, and the County’s ongoing selection of a “less
conservative” (Strategy 1) portfolio invested by the CERBT. Per GASB guidance, the discount rate was determined
by calculating the single rate that produces the same present value of expected benefit payments as (1) the
expected long-term rate of return on plan assets during the period when projected assets are sufficient to pay
future retiree benefits, and (2) the 20-year municipal bond rate after assets are projected to be exhausted.
The CERBT Strategy 1 portfolio consists of the following assets managed internally by the California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and/or external advisors:
Long-Term
Expected
Target Nominal Rate
Asset Class Allocation Target Range of Return
Global Equity 59% plus/minus 5% 7.45%
Fixed Income 25% plus/minus 5% 4.49%
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) 5% plus/minus 3% 4.07%
Global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 8% plus/minus 5% 6.69%
Commodities 3% plus/minus 3% 4.95%
Cash - plus 2% 3.08%
The long-term expected real rate of return, net of expenses, for CERBT Strategy 1 is assumed to be 6.75%.
Changes in the Net OPEB Liability
The table below shows the changes in the total OPEB liability, the OPEB Plan fiduciary net position, and the net
OPEB liability over the past fiscal year in thousands:
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Total
OPEB Plan Fiduciary Net OPEB
Liability Less Net Position Equals Liability
Balances as of June 30, 2018 $27,722 $17,025 $10,697
Projected Changes for fiscal year-end June 30, 2019:
Service Cost 611 - 611
Interest Cost 2,007 - 2,007
Differences between expected and actual experience (2,842) - (2,842)
Actuarial Gains/Losses - - -
Change in Assumptions 19,530 - 19,530
Net Investment Income - 1,286 (1,286)
Benefit Payments (1,526) (1,526) -
Employer Contributions - 2,521 (2,521)
Administrative Expenses - (8) 8
Other Deductions - (1,171) 1,171
Net Projected Changes 17,780 1,102 16,678
Projected Balances as of June 30, 2019 $45,502 $18,127 $27,375
Total OPEB liability represents the portion of the actuarial present value of projected benefit payments to be
provided to current and inactive employees that is attributable to the employees’ past periods of service. Plan
fiduciary net position describes the resources available to pay for the cost of OPEB benefits. The Net OPEB liability
is the amount remaining after the OPEB Plan’s fiduciary net position is offset against the County’s total OPEB
liability. Governmental funds contributing towards liquidating the liability include the General Fund, Driving Under
the Influence Fund, Library Fund, and Parks Fund.
At June 30, 2019, the OPEB Plan’s fiduciary net position was 39.8% of the total OPEB liability.
Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate and Healthcare Costs
The following table presents the net OPEB liability calculated using the discount rate of 6.75%, as well as what the
liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is one percentage-point lower, 5.75%, or one
percentage-point higher, 7.75%, than the current rate:
1% Discount 1%
Decrease Rate Increase
(in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
5.75% 6.75% 7.75%
Net OPEB Liability $32,640 $27,375 $22,981
The sensitivity of the Net OPEB liability to changes in healthcare trend rates is presented below:
1% Discount 1%
Decrease Rate Increase
(in thousands) (in thousands) (in thousands)
Net OPEB Liability $22,526 $27,375 $33,259
OPEB Expense, Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB
For the year ended June 30, 2019, the County recognized OPEB expense of $1,873. OPEB expense represents the
change in the net OPEB liability during the measurement period, adjusted for actual contributions and the deferred
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recognition of changes in investment gain/loss, actuarial gain/loss, actuarial assumptions or method and plan
benefits. The County’s discretely presented component unit did not report any OPEB liability, expense or deferred
outflows or inflows of resources.
At June 30, 2019, the County reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
OPEB from the following sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows of Inflows of
Resources Resources
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Deferred outflows and inflows of resources – difference between
expected and actual experience $ - $ 2,452
Deferred outflows of resources – changes in actuarial assumptions 16,853 -
Deferred outflows of resources – net difference between projected
and actual earnings on pension plan investments - 50
County contributions subsequent to the measurement date 3,925 -
$ 20,778 $ 2,502
$3,925 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to OPEB resulting from County contributions subsequent
to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net OPEB liability for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2020.
Amounts reported as deferred (inflows) outflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense
as follows:
Future Recognition
Year ended (in thousands)
2020 $ 2,277
2021 2,277
2022 2,277
2023 2,277
2024 2,290
Thereafter 2,953
$ 14,351
The Schedule of Changes in the County’s Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios and the Schedule of Actuarially
Determined Contributions and Plan Contributions and Related Ratios are included as Required Supplementary
Information following the Notes to the Financial Statements and present multi-year trend information about the
OPEB liability, OPEB Plan fiduciary net position, actuarially determined contributions, and covered-employee payroll.
19. ASSUMPTION OF OPERATIONS
On June 5, 2018, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution for application, plan for services, and budget for
submittal to the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to establish fire authority for the
unincorporated area of Cayucos. With the resolution, the County assumed responsibility for fire protection services
formerly provided by the Cayucos Fire Protection District which dissolved on November 30, 2018. As a result, the
County assumed ownership of capital assets with a net book value of $37 thousand. Additionally, the General Fund
recorded a cash increase of $294 thousand and an increase in net position of $25 thousand due to assumption of
operations.
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20. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS
The County recorded a prior period adjustment of $1.6 million in the Los Osos Wastewater Fund to account for the
Bayridge Estates and Vista De Oro sewage collection systems which were contributed to the County by the Los
Osos Community Services District in FY 2017-18.
In addition, the County recorded a reduction of net position of $4.6 million in the Statement of Activities to reduce
other assets associated with resources accumulated for a Pension Obligation Bonds debt service payments made
in the prior year.
21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Current provisions of the County’s Retirement Plan permit the County to prepay its obligation to the Pension Trust
on an annual basis. On July 15, 2019, the County made an advance payment of $55.0 million representing the
County’s FY 2019-20 employer retirement and employer paid portion of employee normal retirement contributions
to the Pension Trust. The prepayment resulted in an estimated savings of $1.5 million to the County.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Required supplementary information includes financial information and disclosures that are required
by the GASB but are not considered a part of the basic financial statements. Such information
includes:
Schedule of the County’s Proportionate Share of the San Luis Obispo County Pension Plan’s
Net Pension Liability
Schedule of the County’s Contributions to the San Luis Obispo County Pension Plan
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan Schedule of Changes in the County’s Net OPEB
Liability and Related Ratios
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan Schedule of Actuarially Determined Plan
Contributions and Related Ratios
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – General Fund
Notes to Required Supplementary Information
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF THE COUNTY’S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PENSION PLAN’S NET PENSION LIABILITY
FOR THE LAST 10 FISCAL YEARS* (in thousands)
County’s
proportionate
County’s County’s share of the net Plan fiduciary
Measurement proportion of proportionate pension liability net position as a
Date the net share of the County’s (asset) as a percentage of
December pension net pension covered percentage of the total
31st liability liability payroll covered payroll pension liability
2013 92.64% $354,823 $153,942** 230.49% 74.78%
2014 92.65% $391,423 $157,730** 248.16% 73.53%
2015 92.92% $506,626 $166,433** 304.40% 67.57%
2016 93.10% $602,805 $172,192** 350.08% 64.59%
2017 93.67% $529,033 $186,278** 284.00% 70.36%
2018 93.82% $707,815 $193,122 366.51% 62.76%
*In accordance with paragraph 81.a of GASB 68 effective June 30, 2014, employers must disclose a 10-year history
of their proportionate share of the pension plan’s net pension liability. Additional years will be presented as they
become available.
**Restated in accordance with the GASB Statement No. 82 definition of covered payroll as the payroll on which
contributions to a pension plan are based as of the measurement date.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF THE COUNTY’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PENSION PLAN
FOR THE LAST 10 FISCAL YEARS* (in thousands)
Fiscal County’s actual
Year Actuarially Contribution contributions as a
ending required Actual deficiency County’s percentage of covered
June 30th contributions contributions (excess) covered payroll payroll
2014 $30,956 $28,867^ $2,089 $155,754** 18.53%
2015 $30,687 $30,174^ $513 $162,273** 18.59%
2016 $32,839 $31,997^ $843 $170,552** 18.76%
2017 $35,066 $35,415^ ($349) $181,338** 19.53%
2018 $45,153 $42,046^ $3,107 $190,135 22.11%
2019 $48,198 $43,432 $4,766 $193,294 22.47%
*In accordance with paragraph 81.a of GASB 68 effective June 30, 2014, employers must disclose a 10-year history
of their contributions to the pension plan. Additional years will be presented as they become available.
^Restated to reflect a fiscal year measurement period.
**Restated in accordance with the GASB Statement No. 82 definition of covered payroll as the payroll on which
fiscal year contributions to a pension plan are based.
Separate stand-alone financial statements were issued for the Pension Plan and are available at the County of San
Luis Obispo Auditor-Controller's office located at the County Government Center Room D220, San Luis Obispo, CA
93408.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) PLAN
SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN THE COUNTY’S
NET OPEB LIABILITY AND RELATED RATIOS
FOR THE LAST 10 FISCAL YEARS* (in thousands)
Fiscal Fiscal
Year Year
2017-18 2018-19
Total OPEB liability:
Service cost $ 688 $ 611
Interest 1,949 2,007
Differences between expected and actual experience - (2,842)
Changes of assumptions - 19,530
Benefit payments (1,690) (1,526)
Net change in total OPEB liability 947 17,780
Total OPEB liability – beginning 26,775 27,722
Total OPEB liability – ending (a) $ 27,722 $ 45,502
Plan Fiduciary net position:
Employer contributions 1,707 2,521
Net investment income 1,155 1,286
Benefit payments (1,690) (1,526)
Administrative expense (7) (8)
Other deductions - (1,171)
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 1,165 1,102
Plan fiduciary net position – beginning 15,860 17,025
Plan fiduciary net position – ending (b) $ 17,025 $ 18,127
County’s net OPEB liability – ending (a) – (b) $ 10,697 $ 27,375
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total
OPEB liability 61.4% 39.8%
Covered-employee payroll $ 190,136 $ 193,294
County’s net OPEB liability as a percentage of covered-
employee payroll 5.6% 14.2%
*In accordance with paragraphs 57.a and 57.b of GASB 75 effective June 30, 2018, employers must disclose a 10-
year history of the OPEB information detailed above. Additional years will be presented as they become available.
The County has elected to use the GASB 75 look-back method where assets and liabilities are measured as of the
prior fiscal year end but applied to the current fiscal year end.
The Notes to RSI are integral to the above schedule.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) PLAN
SCHEDULE OF ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED
PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS AND RELATED RATIOS
FOR THE LAST 10 FISCAL YEARS* (in thousands)
Actuarially Plan Annual Plan Contributions
Fiscal Year Contributions
Determined Contributions Covered- as a Percentage of
Ended in relation to
Contribution Over/(Under) Employee Covered-Employee
June 30th the ADC
(ADC) ADC Payroll Payroll
(a) (b) (b-a)
2017 $ 1,621^ $ 1,682^ $ 61^ $ 181,338^ 0.93%^
2018 $ 1,707 $ 2,521 $ 814 $ 190,136 1.33%
2019 $ 3,982 $ 3,925 $ (57) $ 193,294 2.03%
*In accordance with paragraph 57.c of GASB 75 effective June 30, 2018, employers must disclose a 10-year history
of the OPEB information detailed above. Additional years will be presented as they become available.
^Restated based on updated actuarial information.
The Notes to RSI are integral to the above schedule.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
GENERAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Taxes $ 191,403 $ 191,403 $ 201,230 $ 9,827
Licenses, permits, and franchises 10,680 11,192 12,133 941
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties 3,903 4,110 2,978 (1,132)
Use of money and property 2,065 2,065 7,294 5,229
Aid from other governments 242,957 251,023 241,792 (9,231)
Charges for services 34,213 35,729 34,017 (1,712)
Other revenue 5,165 13,423 20,305 6,882
Total Revenues 490,386 508,945 519,749 10,804
Expenditures:
Current:
General government 54,756 67,342 49,181 18,161
Public protection 184,812 196,394 181,103 15,291
Public ways and facilities 4,664 8,202 3,594 4,608
Health and sanitation 101,816 106,048 99,265 6,783
Public assistance 130,954 133,613 120,587 13,026
Education 620 620 575 45
Contingencies 24,355 19,401 - 19,401
Total Expenditures 501,977 531,620 454,305 77,315
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (11,591) (22,675) 65,444 88,119
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 223 1,333 1,311 ( 22)
Transfers out (18,695) (26,109) (25,468) 641
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (18,472) (24,776) (24,157) 619
Net change in fund balances (30,063) (47,451) 41,287 88,738
Fund balances, beginning 222,848 222,848 222,848 -
Fund balances, ending $ 192,785 $ 175,397 $ 264,135 $ 88,738
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GENERAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Explanation of Differences between Budgetary Inflows and Outflows and Accounting Principles Generally
Accepted in the United States of America Revenues and Expenditures
Sources/inflows of resources
Actual amounts (budgetary basis) "Total Revenues" from the budgetary
comparison schedule $ 519,749
Revenues for funds not meeting the special revenue fund definition which
are presented with the General Fund for financial reporting purposes 5,723
Total Revenues as reported in the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds $ 525,472
Uses/outflows of resources
Actual amounts (budgetary basis) "Total Expenditures" from the budgetary
comparison schedule $ 454,305
Expenditures for funds not meeting the special revenue fund definition
which are presented with the General Fund for financial reporting purposes 6,325
Total Expenditures as reported in the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds $ 460,630
Other financing sources/(uses) of resources
Actual amounts (budgetary basis) "Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)"
from the Budgetary Comparison Schedule $ (24,157)
Other financing sources (uses) for funds not meeting the special revenue
fund definition which are presented with the General Fund for financial
reporting purposes (574)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) as reported in the Statement of Revenues,
Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds $ (24,731)
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NOTES TO REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
JUNE 30, 2019
1. BUDGETARY BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
A. BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 29000 through 29144 inclusive of the California Government Code
and other statutory provisions, commonly known as the County Budget Act, the County of San Luis Obispo (the
County) prepares and legally adopts a final budget on or before August 30th for each fiscal year. The County
operation, commencing July 1st, is governed by the proposed budget, adopted by the Board of Supervisors (the
Board), in June of the prior year unless the final budget is adopted before June 30.
After the budget is approved, the appropriations can be added to, subtracted from, or changed only by Board
resolution. All such changes must be within the revenues and reserves estimated as available in the final budget or
within revised revenue estimates as approved by the Board. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 the Board
of Supervisors approved all necessary supplemental appropriations. Generally, the effects of the supplemental
appropriations are to increase the budget for cost of living adjustments and new programs and grants financed by
other governmental agencies.
An operating budget is adopted each fiscal year for Governmental Funds on a basis consistent with generally
accepted accounting principles. Additionally, encumbrance accounting is utilized to assure effective budgetary
control. Encumbrances outstanding at year end represent the estimated amount of the expenditures ultimately to
result if the unperformed contracts in process at year end are completed or purchase commitments satisfied. Such
year-end encumbrances are reported as reservations of fund balances and do not constitute expenditures or
liabilities because the commitments will be honored during the subsequent year and included in the subsequent
year's budget. Unencumbered appropriations lapse at year end.
All Governmental, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds that are under the control of the Board of Supervisors,
have legally adopted annual budgets except for the Public Facilities Corporation and Financing Authority debt service
funds. Although the Enterprise and Internal Service Funds have adopted budgets, there is no appropriation of
expenditures and these budgets only serve as spending plans for the year.
The legal level of budgetary control (the level on which expenditures may not legally exceed appropriations) is at
the department/budget unit and object level except for capital assets, which are controlled at the sub-object level.
Object levels of expenditures are as follows: salaries and benefits, services and supplies, other charges, capital
assets, and contingencies. Sub-object levels of expenditures for capital assets are land, structures and
improvements, and equipment.
B. BUDGETARY EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF APPROPRIATION
During the current fiscal year, no governmental funds had excess expenditures over the related appropriations at
the legal level of budgetary control.
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OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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COMBINING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
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NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS:
Special revenue funds are used to account for revenues that are restricted by law or administrative
actions to expenditures for specified purposes. Nonmajor special revenue funds used by the County are
listed below:
Community Development Program
Accounts for pass-through grants from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlements to be
distributed to the County and other local agencies.
Emergency Medical Services
Accounts for payments to physicians, hospitals, and other providers of emergency medical care from
revenues imposed and collected by the courts.
Driving Under the Influence Programs
Accounts for resources collected from persons convicted of driving under the influence to provide
education and rehabilitation programs.
Fish & Game
Accounts for funds generated by fines levied as a result of Fish and Game violations.
Road Impact Fees
Accounts for resources collected from developers to add, maintain, and improve roads in specific areas
where the fees were allocated.
Library
Accounts for resources used to provide library services throughout the County.
Parks
Accounts for resources used to provide parks and recreational services countywide.
Public Facilities Fees
Accounts for resources collected from the building permit process to build public facilities such as fire
and law enforcement stations, library and general government structures.
Roads
Accounts for resources used to maintain the County road system.
Wildlife & Grazing
Accounts for resources used to provide for range improvements and the control of predators.
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NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (Continued)
SPECIAL REVENUE SPECIAL DISTRICT FUNDS:
Flood Control Districts
Accounts for resources used to provide control and conservation of flood and storm waters, which are
mutually exclusive of Enterprise Flood Control District funds.
Lighting Districts
Accounts for resources used to provide street lighting in unincorporated areas of the county.
County Service Areas
Accounts for resources used to provide for water and sewer services which are mutually exclusive of
Enterprise Fund County Service Areas.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS:
Debt service funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for and the payment of general
long-term debt principal and interest.
San Luis Obispo County Public Facilities Corporation (PFC)
The PFC is a non-profit public benefit corporation organized to assist public agencies within the County
of San Luis Obispo with the acquisition and construction of various public facilities.
Pension Obligation Bonds
The Pension Obligation Bonds debt service fund is used to account for the accumulation of monies for
payment of taxable pension obligation bonds. These bonds were issued to fund the County’s unfunded
actuarial accrued liability (UAAL).
SLO County Financing Authority
The SLO County Financing Authority is a joint exercise of powers authority created to assist in the
financing, construction, and equipping of public facilities for its members.
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Special Revenue
Emergency Driving Under
Community Medical the Influence Fish and
Development Services Programs Game
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,960 $ 335 $ 1,013 $ 190
Restricted cash with fiscal agent - - - -
Accounts receivable, net - - - -
Due from other governments 71 446 - -
Due from other funds -
Loans receivable 23,552 - - -
Advances to other funds - - - -
Prepaid items - - 4 -
Other assets - - - -
Total assets $ 25,583 $ 781 $ 1,017 $ 190
Liabilities
Salaries and benefits payable $ - $ - $ 34 $ -
Accounts payable 376 - 7 1
Deposits from others 1,189 - - -
Unearned revenue - - - -
Advances from other funds - - - -
Total liabilities 1,565 - 41 1
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue - - - -
Deferred loans 23,552 - - -
Total deferred inflows of resources 23,552 - - -
Fund Balances
Nonspendable - - 4 -
Restricted - - - -
Committed 466 781 972 189
Assigned - - - -
Unassigned - - - -
Total fund balances 466 781 976 189
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances $ 25,583 $ 781 $ 1,017 $ 190
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Special Revenue
Road Public
Impact Facilities
Fees Library Parks Fees
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,102 $ 4,716 $ 4,752 $ 13,714
Restricted cash with fiscal agent - - - -
Accounts receivable, net - - 102 -
Due from other governments - - - -
Due from other funds - - - -
Loans receivable - - - -
Advances to other funds - - - -
Prepaid items - 1 31 -
Other assets - - - -
Total assets $ 10,102 $ 4,717 $ 4,885 $ 13,714
Liabilities
Salaries and benefits payable $ - $ 241 $ 260 $ -
Accounts payable - 77 224 -
Deposits from others - - 554 -
Unearned revenue - - - -
Advances from other funds - - 335 -
Total liabilities - 318 1,373 -
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue - - - -
Deferred loans - - - -
Total deferred inflows of resources - - - -
Fund Balances
Nonspendable - 1 31 -
Restricted 10,102 - - 13,714
Committed - 4,398 3,481 -
Assigned - - - -
Unassigned - - - -
Total fund balances 10,102 4,399 3,512 13,714
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances $ 10,102 $ 4,717 $ 4,885 $ 13,714
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Special Revenue
Flood
Wildlife Control Lighting County
Roads Grazing Districts Districts Service Areas
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,211 $ 44 $ 17,861 $ 472 $ 2,162
Restricted cash with fiscal agent - - - - -
Accounts receivable, net - - 44 - 16
Due from other governments 3,123 - 642 - -
Due from other funds - - - - 400
Loans receivable - - - - -
Advances to other funds - - 2,968 - 255
Prepaid items - - - - -
Other assets 2 - - - -
Total assets $ 18,336 $ 44 $ 21,515 $ 472 $ 2,833
Liabilities
Salaries and benefits payable $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Accounts payable 4 95 - 131 - -
Deposits from others 3 13 - - - 24
Unearned revenue 2 55 - - - -
Advances from other funds - - - - 53
Total liabilities 1,063 - 131 - 77
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue 2,228 - 459 - 9
Deferred loans - - - - -
Total deferred inflows of resources 2,228 - 459 - 9
Fund Balances
Nonspendable - - - - -
Restricted - 38 - - -
Committed 15,045 6 20,925 472 2,747
Assigned - - - - -
Unassigned - - - - -
Total fund balances 15,045 44 20,925 472 2,747
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances $ 18,336 $ 44 $ 21,515 $ 472 $ 2,833
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Debt Service
Total
Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Nonmajor
Public Facilities Pension Obligation Financing Governmental
Corporation Bonds Authority Funds
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 633 $ 5,611 $ 12 $ 78,788
Restricted cash with fiscal agent 457 4 1,344 1,805
Accounts receivable, net - - - 162
Due from other governments - - - 4,282
Due from other funds - - - 400
Loans receivable - - - 23,552
Advances to other funds - - - 3,223
Prepaid items - - - 36
Other assets - - - 2
Total assets $ 1,090 $ 5,615 $ 1,356 $ 112,250
Liabilities
Salaries and benefits payable $ - $ - $ - $ 535
Accounts payable - - - 1,311
Deposits from others - - - 2,080
Unearned revenue - - - 255
Advances from other funds - - - 388
Total liabilities - - - 4,569
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue - - - 2,696
Deferred loans - - - 23,552
Total deferred inflows of resources - - - 26,248
Fund Balances
Nonspendable - - - 36
Restricted 1,090 5,615 1,356 31,915
Committed - - - 49,482
Assigned - - - -
Unassigned - - - -
Total fund balances 1,090 5,615 1,356 81,433
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances $ 1,090 $ 5,615 $ 1,356 $ 112,250
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Special Revenue
Emergency Driving Under
Community Medical the Influence Fish and
Development Services Programs Game
Revenues
Taxes $ - $ - $ - $ -
Licenses, permits, and franchises - - - -
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties - 612 - 33
Use of money and property 20 8 25 2
Aid from other governments 3,677 - - -
Charges for services - - 1,502 -
Other revenues 91 - 160 -
Total revenues 3,788 620 1,687 35
Expenditures
Current:
Public protection - - - 24
Public ways and facilities - - - -
Health and sanitation 4,247 - - -
Public assistance - 740 - -
Education - - 1,388 -
Recreation and cultural services - - - -
Debt service:
Principal payments - - - -
Interest and fiscal charges - - - -
Total expenditures 4,247 740 1,388 24
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures (459) (120) 299 11
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in 629 - - -
Transfers out - - (30) -
Total other financing sources (uses) 629 - (30) -
Net change in fund balances 170 (120) 269 11
Fund balances - beginning 296 901 707 178
Fund balances - ending $ 466 $ 781 $ 976 $ 189
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Special Revenue
Road Public
Impact Facilities
Fees Library Parks Fees
Revenues
Taxes $ - $ 9,449 $ - $ -
Licenses, permits, and franchises - - - -
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties - - 1 -
Use of money and property 290 109 273 369
Aid from other governments - 124 227 -
Charges for services 1,097 132 5,632 2,652
Other revenues - 704 41 -
Total revenues 1,387 10,518 6,174 3,021
Expenditures
Current:
Public protection - - - -
Public ways and facilities - - - -
Health and sanitation - - - -
Public assistance - - - -
Education - 10,228 - -
Recreation and cultural services - - 10,574 -
Debt service:
Principal payments - - - -
Interest and fiscal charges - - - -
Total expenditures - 10,228 10,574 -
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures 1,387 290 (4,400) 3,021
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in - 667 4,722 -
Transfers out (878) (233) (185) (1,100)
Total other financing sources (uses) (878) 434 4,537 (1,100)
Net change in fund balances 509 724 137 1,921
Fund balances - beginning 9,593 3,675 3,375 11,793
Fund balances - ending $ 10,102 $ 4,399 $ 3,512 $ 13,714
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Special Revenue
Flood
Wildlife Control Lighting County
Roads and Grazing Districts Districts Service Areas
Revenues
Taxes $ 1,875 $ - $ 3,753 $ 39 $ 760
Licenses, permits, and franchises - - - - -
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties - - - - -
Use of money and property 385 1 515 14 67
Aid from other governments 23,733 5 586 - 4
Charges for services 209 - 537 11 4
Other revenues 220 - 44 - 17
Total revenues 26,422 6 5,435 64 852
Expenditures
Current:
Public protection - 2 3,857 47 -
Public ways and facilities 31,317 - - - 356
Health and sanitation - - - - -
Public assistance - - - - -
Education - - - - -
Recreation and cultural services - - - - -
Debt service:
Principal payments - - - - -
Interest and fiscal charges - - - - -
Total expenditures 31,317 2 3,857 47 356
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures (4,895) 4 1,578 17 496
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in 7,583 - 110 - 6
Transfers out (8) - (1,462) - (64)
Total other financing sources (uses) 7,575 - (1,352) - (58)
Net change in fund balances 2,680 4 226 17 438
Fund balances - beginning 12,365 40 20,699 455 2,309
Fund balances - ending $ 15,045 $ 44 $ 20,925 $ 472 $ 2,747
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Debt Service
Total
Debt Service Debt Service Debt Service Nonmajor
Public Facilities Pension Obligation Financing Governmental
Corporation Bonds Authority Funds
Revenues
Taxes $ - $ - $ - $ 15,876
Licenses, permits, and franchises - - - -
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties - - - 646
Use of money and property 18 50 39 2,185
Aid from other governments - - - 28,356
Charges for services 612 - 1,189 13,577
Other revenues - 665 - 1,942
Total revenues 630 715 1,228 62,582
Expenditures
Current:
Public protection - - - 3,930
Public ways and facilities - - - 31,673
Health and sanitation - - - 4,247
Public assistance - - - 740
Education - - - 11,616
Recreation and cultural services - - - 10,574
Debt service:
Principal payments 330 3,610 877 4,817
Interest and fiscal charges 430 48 487 965
Total expenditures 760 3,658 1,364 68,562
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures (130) (2,943) (136) (5,980)
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in - 11,593 135 25,445
Transfers out (135) - - (4,095)
Total other financing sources (uses) (135) 11,593 135 21,350
Net change in fund balances (265) 8,650 (1) 15,370
Fund balances - beginning 1,355 (3,035) 1,357 66,063
Fund balances - ending $ 1,090 $ 5,615 $ 1,356 $ 81,433
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULES
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
SAN LUIS OBISPO PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION
PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS FUND
SAN LUIS OBISPO FINANCING AUTHORITY
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties $ - $ - $ 420 $ 420
Use of money and property - - 590 590
Aid from other governments - 2,734 1,690 (1,044)
Charges for services - 483 344 (139)
Other revenues - - 1 1
Total Revenues - 3,217 3,045 (172)
Expenditures:
Capital outlay 4,113 19,871 6,374 13,497
Total Expenditures 4,113 19,871 6,374 13,497
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (4,113) (16,654) (3,329) 13,325
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 3,727 14,210 4,064 (10,146)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 3,727 14,210 4,064 (10,146)
Net change in fund balances (386) (2,444) 735 3,179
Fund balances, beginning 17,980 17,980 17,980 -
Fund balances, ending $ 17,594 $ 15,536 $ 18,715 $ 3,179
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Use of money and property $ - $ - $ 20 $ 20
Aid from other governments 3,642 6,165 3,677 (2,488)
Charges for services - - - -
Other revenues - - 91 91
Total Revenues 3,642 6,165 3,788 (2,377)
Expenditures:
Current:
Health and sanitation
Services and supplies 1,058 1,048 1,048 -
Other charges 3,213 5,746 3,199 2,547
Contingencies 46 46 - 46
Total Expenditures 4,317 6,840 4,247 2,593
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (675) (675) (459) 216
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 629 629 629 -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 629 629 629 -
Net change in fund balances ( 46) ( 46) 170 216
Fund balances, beginning 296 296 296 -
Fund balances, ending $ 2 50 $ 2 50 $ 4 66 $ 2 16
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties $ 800 $ 800 $ 612 $ (188)
Use of money and property 1 1 8 7
Other revenues - - - -
Total Revenues 801 801 620 (181)
Expenditures:
Current:
Public assistance
Services and supplies 806 1,153 740 413
Total Expenditures 806 1,153 740 413
Net change in fund balances (5) (352) (120) 232
Fund balances, beginning 901 901 901 -
Fund balances, ending $ 8 96 $ 5 49 $ 7 81 $ 2 32
109
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE PROGRAMS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Use of money and property $ 3 $ 3 $ 25 $ 22
Charges for services 1,369 1,369 1,502 133
Other revenues 34 194 160 ( 34)
Total Revenues 1,406 1,566 1,687 121
Expenditures:
Current:
Education
Salaries, wages, and benefits 934 933 812 121
Services and supplies 444 444 396 48
Other charges - 20 20 -
Capital outlay - 160 160 -
Contingencies 70 70 - 70
Total Expenditures 1,448 1,627 1,388 239
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (42) (61) 299 360
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers out - - ( 30) ( 30)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) - - ( 30) ( 30)
Net change in fund balances (42) (61) 269 330
Fund balances, beginning 707 707 707 --
Fund balances, ending $ 6 65 $ 6 46 $ 9 76 $ 3 30
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FISH AND GAME SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties $ 20 $ 22 $ 33 $ 11
Use of money and property - - 2 2
Total Revenues 20 22 35 13
Expenditures:
Current:
Public protection
Services and supplies 23 25 24 1
Total Expenditures 23 25 24 1
Net change in fund balances (3) (3) 11 14
Fund balances, beginning 178 178 178 -
Fund balances, ending $ 1 75 $ 1 75 $ 1 89 $ 14
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ROAD IMPACT FEES SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Use of money and property $ - $ - $ 290 $ 290
Charges for services - - 1,097 1,097
Total Revenues - - 1,387 1,387
Expenditures:
Current:
Public ways and facilities
Services and supplies - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - -
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures - - 1,387 1,387
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers out (1,516) (4,188) (878) 3,310
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (1,516) (4,188) (878) 3,310
Net change in fund balances (1,516) (4,188) 509 4,697
Fund balances, beginning 9,593 9,593 9,593 -
Fund balances, ending $ 8,077 $ 5,405 $ 10,102 $ 4,697
112
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
LIBRARY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Taxes $ 9 ,206 $ 9,206 $ 9,449 $ 243
Use of money and property 20 20 109 89
Aid from other governments 117 125 124 (1)
Charges for services 110 110 132 22
Other revenues 15 729 704 ( 25)
Total Revenues 9,468 10,190 10,518 328
Expenditures:
Current:
Education
Salaries, wages, and benefits 6,702 6,702 6,161 541
Services and supplies 3,491 4,062 3,704 358
Other charges 5 358 358 -
Capital outlay - 8 5 3
Contingencies 510 510 - 510
Total Expenditures 10,708 11,640 10,228 1,412
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (1,240) (1,450) 290 1,740
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 667 667 667 -
Transfers out - - (233) (233)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 667 667 434 (233)
Net change in fund balances (573) (783) 724 1,507
Fund balances, beginning 3,675 3,675 3,675 -
Fund balances, ending $ 3,102 $ 2,892 $ 4,399 $ 1,507
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PARKS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Fines, forfeitures, and penalties $ 90 $ 262 $ 1 $ (261)
Use of money and property 166 166 273 107
Aid from other governments 40 115 227 112
Charges for services 5,675 5,827 5,632 (195)
Other revenues 43 71 41 ( 30)
Total Revenues 6,014 6,441 6,174 (267)
Expenditures:
Current:
Recreation and cultural services
Salaries, wages, and benefits 5,400 5,487 5,179 308
Services and supplies 3,809 5,102 4,618 484
Other charges 755 1,399 743 656
Capital outlay 300 2,146 34 2,112
Contingencies 200 40 - 40
Total Expenditures 10,464 14,174 10,574 3,600
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (4,450) (7,733) (4,400) 3,333
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 4,327 6,493 4,722 (1,771)
Transfers out ( 21) ( 21) (185) (164)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 4,306 6,472 4,537 (1,935)
Net change in fund balances (144) (1,261) 137 1,398
Fund balances, beginning 3,375 3,375 3,375 -
Fund balances, ending $ 3,231 $ 2,114 $ 3,512 $ 1,398
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PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Use of money and property $ - $ - $ 369 $ 369
Charges for services 1,989 1,989 2,652 663
Total Revenues 1,989 1,989 3,021 1,032
Expenditures:
Current:
General government
Salaries, wages, and benefits - - - -
Services and supplies - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - -
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures 1,989 1,989 3,021 1,032
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers out (1,100) (3,430) (1,100) 2,330
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (1,100) (3,430) (1,100) 2,330
Net change in fund balances 889 (1,441) 1,921 3,362
Fund balances, beginning 11,793 11,793 11,793 -
Fund balances, ending $ 12,682 $ 10,352 $ 13,714 $ 3,362
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ROADS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Taxes $ 1 ,789 $ 1,789 $ 1,875 $ 86
Use of money and property 30 30 385 355
Aid from other governments 25,251 45,131 23,733 (21,398)
Charges for services 196 324 209 (115)
Other revenues 540 742 220 (522)
Total Revenues 27,806 48,016 26,422 (21,594)
Expenditures:
Current:
Public ways and facilities
Services and supplies 18,817 21,437 30,681 (9,244)
Other charges 544 884 636 248
Capital outlay 16,650 49,884 - 49,884
Total Expenditures 36,011 72,205 31,317 40,888
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (8,205) (24,189) (4,895) 19,294
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 8,210 10,883 7,583 (3,300)
Transfers out (4) (8) (8) -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 8,206 10,875 7,575 (3,300)
Net change in fund balances 1 (13,314) 2,680 15,994
Fund balances, beginning 12,365 12,365 12,365 -
Fund balances, ending $ 12,366 $ (949) $ 15,045 $ 15,994
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WILDLIFE GRAZING SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Use of money and property $ - $ - $ 1 $ 1
Aid from other governments 4 4 5 1
Total Revenues 4 4 6 2
Expenditures:
Current:
Public protection
Services and supplies 4 4 2 2
Total Expenditures 4 4 2 2
Net change in fund balances - - 4 4
Fund balances, beginning 40 40 40 -
Fund balances, ending $ 40 $ 40 $ 44 $ 4
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FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Taxes $ 3,509 $ 3,509 $ 3,753 $ 244
Use of money and property 84 84 515 431
Aid from other governments 5,631 8,631 586 (8,045)
Charges for services 537 537 537 -
Other revenues 1 1 44 43
Total Revenues 9,762 12,762 5,435 (7,327)
Expenditures:
Current:
Public protection
Services and supplies 8,082 8,687 3,806 4,881
Other charges 3,008 3,008 51 2,957
Capital outlay 627 3,627 - 3,627
Total Expenditures 11,717 15,322 3,857 11,465
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures (1,955) (2,560) 1,578 4,138
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 48 48 110 62
Transfers out (610) (610) (1,462) (852)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (562) (562) (1,352) (790)
Net change in fund balances (2,517) (3,122) 226 3,348
Fund balances, beginning 20,699 20,699 20,699 -
Fund balances, ending $ 18,182 $ 17,577 $ 20,925 $ 3,348
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
LIGHTING CONTROL DISTRICTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Taxes $ 39 $ 39 $ 39 $ -
Use of money and property 5 5 14 9
Charges for services 9 9 11 2
Total Revenues 53 53 64 11
Expenditures:
Current:
Public protection
Services and supplies 53 53 47 6
Capital outlay 66 66 - 66
Total Expenditures 119 119 47 72
Net change in fund balances ( 66) ( 66) 17 83
Fund balances, beginning 455 455 455 -
Fund balances, ending $ 389 $ 389 $ 472 $ 83
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COUNTY SERVICE AREA DISTRICTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Taxes $ 378 $ 666 $ 760 $ 94
Use of money and property 15 15 67 52
Aid from other governments 2 2 4 2
Charges for services 4 4 4 -
Other revenues - 4 17 13
Total Revenues 399 691 852 161
Expenditures:
Current:
Public ways and facilities
Services and supplies 139 497 356 141
Capital outlay 40 40 - 40
Total Expenditures 179 537 356 181
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures 220 154 496 342
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in 1,086 1,086 6 (1,080)
Transfers out (626) (639) ( 64) 575
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 460 447 ( 58) (505)
Net change in fund balances 680 601 438 (163)
Fund balances, beginning 2,309 2,309 2,309 -
Fund balances, ending $ 2,989 $ 2,910 $ 2,747 $ (163)
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PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Use of money and property $ - $ - $ 18 $ 18
Charges for services - - 612 612
Total Revenues - - 630 630
Expenditures:
Debt Service:
Principal payments - - 330 (330)
Interest and fiscal charges - - 430 (430)
Total Expenditures - - 760 (760)
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures - - (130) (130)
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers out - - (135) (135)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) - - (135) (135)
Net change in fund balances - - (265) (265)
Fund balances, beginning 1,355 1,355 1,355 -
Fund balances, ending $ 1,355 $ 1,355 $ 1,090 $ (265)
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PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Taxes $ 2 ,054 $ 2,054 $ - $ (2,054)
Use of money and property 287 287 50 (237)
Other revenues 14,460 14,476 665 (13,811)
Total Revenues 16,801 16,817 715 (16,102)
Expenditures:
Debt Service:
Principal payments 3,610 3,610 3,610 -
Interest and fiscal charges 7,543 7,558 48 7,510
Total Expenditures 11,153 11,168 3,658 7,510
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures 5,648 5,649 (2,943) (8,592)
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in - - 11,593 11,593
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) - - 11,593 11,593
Net change in fund balances 5,648 5,649 8,650 3,001
Fund balances, beginning (3,035) (3,035) (3,035) -
Fund balances, ending $ 2,613 $ 2,614 $ 5,615 $ 3,001
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SLO COUNTY FINANCING AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Budgeted Amounts Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Revenues:
Use of money and property $ - $ - $ 39 $ 39
Charges for services - - 1,189 1,189
Total Revenues - - 1,228 1,228
Expenditures:
Debt Service:
Principal payments - - 877 (877)
Interest and fiscal charges - - 487 (487)
Total Expenditures - - 1,364 (1,364)
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over
(Under) Expenditures - - (136) (136)
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers in - - 135 135
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) - - 135 135
Net change in fund balances - - (1) (1)
Fund balances, beginning 1,357 1,357 1,357 -
Fund balances, ending $ 1,357 $ 1,357 $ 1,356 $ (1)
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COMBINING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
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NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
ENTERPRISE FUNDS:
Enterprise Funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar
to private business enterprises, where the intent of the governing body is to have the costs of providing
goods or services to the general public on a continuing basis be financed primarily through user charges,
or where the County has decided that periodic determination of revenues earned, expenses incurred
and/or net income is appropriate for capital maintenance, public policy, management control,
accountability or other purposes.
General Flood Control Zone – Salinas Dam
Accounts for the operation of the Salinas dam and pipeline used to deliver water to the City of San Luis
Obispo from Santa Margarita Lake.
Lopez Flood Control
Accounts for the maintenance, water treatment and water distribution services of the Lopez Dam Flood
Control Zone 3, which provides water to south San Luis Obispo County, and the activities of the Lopez
Dam Seismic Remediation Project.
Golf
Accounts for the operations and maintenance of County-owned golf courses located in Atascadero, Morro
Bay, and San Luis Obispo.
Lopez Park
Accounts for the accumulation of resources for the repayment of State loans related to the Lopez Lake
recreational area.
County Service Areas
Accounts for resources used to provide for a variety of services such as street lighting, drainage, sewer
and road maintenance, which are mutually exclusive of the Special Revenue Funds County Service Areas.
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
General Flood
Control Zone - Lopez County
Salinas Dam Flood Control Golf Lopez Park Service Areas Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,374 $ 9,339 $ 303 $ 24 $ 3,603 $ 14,643
Accounts receivable, net - 16 59 - 273 348
Inventories - - 48 - - 48
Prepaid items - 58 871 - - 929
Deposits with others - - - - 86 86
Total current assets 1,374 9,413 1,281 24 3,962 16,054
Noncurrent assets:
Restricted cash with fiscal agent - 1 487 - - 488
Advances to other funds - - - 97 - 97
Capital assets:
Nondepreciable
Land - 2,155 1,333 - 330 3,818
Construction in progress - 24 221 - 1,431 1,676
Water rights - - - - - -
Other property - 1,968 - - - 1,968
Depreciable
Infrastructure, net - 22,532 6 - 1,684 24,222
Structures and improvements, net - 32,869 7,551 - 7,625 48,045
Equipment, net - 176 261 - 331 768
Other property, net - - - - 496 496
Total noncurrent assets - 59,725 9,859 97 11,897 81,578
Total assets 1,374 69,138 11,140 121 15,859 97,632
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pensions - - 1,012 - - 1,012
Deferred OPEB - - 96 - - 96
Total deferred outflows of resources
- - 1,108 - - 1,108
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 18 136 60 - 19 233
Salaries and benefits payable - - 63 - - 63
Deposits from others - 208 1 - 178 387
Interest payable - 339 32 - 21 392
Unearned revenue 240 13 - - 54 307
Due to other funds - - - - 400 400
Accrued vacation and sick leave - current - - 81 - - 81
Notes and bonds payable - current - 2,245 337 18 206 2,806
Total current liabilities 258 2,941 574 18 878 4,669
Noncurrent liabilities:
Advances from other funds - - 121 - 460 581
Accrued vacation and sick leave - noncurrent - - 129 - - 129
Notes and bonds payable - noncurrent - 30,016 3,502 79 3,365 36,962
Net OPEB Liability - - 126 - - 126
Net Pension Liability - - 3,384 - - 3,384
Total noncurrent liabilities - 30,016 7,262 79 3,825 41,182
Total liabilities 258 32,957 7,836 97 4,703 45,851
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pensions - - 259 - - 259
Deferred OPEB - - 12 - - 12
Total deferred inflows of resources - - 271 - - 271
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets - 27,463 5,533 - 8,326 41,322
Unrestricted 1,116 8,718 (1,392) 24 2,830 11,296
Total net position $ 1,116 $ 36,181 $ 4,141 $ 24 $ 11,156 $ 52,618
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES,
AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
General Flood
Control Zone - Lopez County
Salinas Dam Flood Control Golf Lopez Park Service Areas Total
Operating revenues
Charges for services $ 913 $ 7,148 $ 2,720 $ - $ 3,894 $ 14,675
Other revenues 4 22 13 - 67 106
Total operating revenues 917 7,170 2,733 - 3,961 14,781
Operating expenses
Salaries and benefits - - 1,932 - - 1,932
Services and supplies 1,117 4,145 969 - 3,980 10,211
Other charges - 3 - - - 3
Depreciation - 1,520 368 - 510 2,398
Countywide cost allocation 8 56 94 - 59 217
Total operating expenses 1,125 5,724 3,363 - 4,549 14,761
Operating income (loss) (208) 1,446 (630) - (588) 20
Nonoperating revenues (expenses)
Property taxes - 1,143 - - 521 1,664
Interest income 37 263 4 1 105 410
Interest expense - (1,194) (79) (3) (127) (1,403)
Aid from governmental agencies 26 5 - - 13 44
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 63 217 (75) (2) 512 715
Income (loss) before contributions
and transfers (145) 1,663 (705) (2) (76) 735
Transfers in - - 396 3 63 462
Transfers out - - (48) - (6) (54)
Change in net position (145) 1,663 (357) 1 (19) 1,143
Net position - beginning 1,261 34,518 4,498 23 11,175 51,475
Net position - ending $ 1,116 $ 36,181 $ 4,141 $ 24 $ 11,156 $ 52,618
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
General Flood
Control Zone - Lopez County
Salinas Dam Flood Control Golf Lopez Park Service Areas Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Receipts from customers $ 1,231 $ 6,563 $ 2,716 $ - $ 3,679 $ 14,189
Payments to employees for services - - (1,020) - - (1,020)
Payments for goods and services (1,120) (4,139) (1,547) - (4,023) (10,829)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 111 2,424 149 - (344) 2,340
Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities
Property tax proceeds - 1,143 - - 521 1,664
Grants and subsidies from other governmental agencies 27 7 - - 13 47
Advances from other funds - - - - 400 400
Transfers from other funds - - 396 3 63 462
Transfers to other funds - - (48) - (6) (54)
Net cash provided (used) by noncapital
financing activities 27 1,150 348 3 991 2,519
Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities
Purchases and construction of capital assets - - (62) - (404) (466)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets - 5 - - - 5
Advances to other funds - - - 18 - 18
Advances from other funds - - 1 - - 1
Principal paid on capital debt - (2,173) (323) (18) (199) (2,713)
Interest paid on capital debt - (1,267) (114) (3) (128) (1,512)
Net cash provided (used) by capital and
related financing activities - (3,435) (498) (3) (731) (4,667)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Interest received 37 263 4 1 105 410
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 37 263 4 1 105 410
Net increase (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents 175 402 3 1 21 602
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,199 8,938 787 23 3,582 14,529
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,374 $ 9,340 $ 790 $ 24 $ 3,603 $ 15,131
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net Cash
Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Operating income (loss) $ (208) $ 1,446 $ (630) $ - $ (588) $ 20
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net
cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation expense - 1,520 368 - 510 2,398
Changes in assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities,
and deferred inflows of resources:
(Increase) decrease in:
Receivables, net 75 (16) (21) - (64) (26)
Inventory - - (17) - - (17)
Prepaid items - (10) 94 - - 84
Deferred outflows - pensions - - (476) - - (476)
Deferred outflows - OPEB - - (92) - - (92)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable 5 35 (29) - - 11
Deposits from others - 40 - - 3 43
Salaries and benefits payable - - 6 - - 6
Deferred inflows - pensions - - (87) - - (87)
Deferred inflows - OPEB - - 12 - - 12
Net OPEB liability - - 77 - - 77
Net pension liability - - 944 - - 944
Unearned revenue 239 (591) - - (205) (557)
Accrued vacation and sick leave - - - - - -
Total adjustments 319 978 779 - 244 2,320
Net cash provided (used) by
operating activities $ 111 $ 2,424 $ 149 $ - $ (344) $ 2,340
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS:
Internal Service Funds are used to account for the financing of goods and services provided by one
department to other departments on a cost-reimbursement basis. Internal Service Funds used at the
County are listed below:
Garage
Accounts for resources used to provide a vehicle fleet of cars, trucks, and law enforcement vehicles for
use by various County departments at the lowest possible maintenance and operating costs.
Public Works
Accounts for resources used to provide comprehensive engineering services in the form of manpower,
equipment and contractual services and supplies to all departments, agencies, and private citizens as
requested or required by state law or local ordinance.
Insurance Funds
Account for the operations of the County’s Workers’ Compensation, Protected Self-Insurance,
Unemployment, Dental Insurance, and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) programs.
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Combined
Public Insurance
Garage Works (5 Funds) Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,874 $ 15,574 $ 26,585 $ 47,033
Accounts receivable, net - 8 - 8
Inventories 11 627 - 638
Prepaid items - 6 - 6
Total current assets 4,885 16,215 26,585 47,685
Noncurrent assets:
Capital assets:
Structures and improvements, net 3 274 - 277
Equipment, net 5,635 7,777 - 13,412
Total noncurrent assets 5,638 8,051 - 13,689
Total assets 10,523 24,266 26,585 61,374
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred pensions 979 19,173 - 20,152
Deferred OPEB 106 1,836 - 1,942
Total deferred outflows of resources 1,085 21,009 - 22,094
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 307 478 214 999
Salaries and benefits payable 54 1,103 8 1,165
Self-insurance liability - - 3,752 3,752
Deposits from others - 1,089 - 1,089
Accrued vacation and sick leave 80 1,960 - 2,040
Total current liabilities 441 4,630 3,974 9,045
Noncurrent liabilities:
Self-insurance liability - - 15,816 15,816
Accrued vacation and sick leave 107 689 - 796
Net OPEB liability 139 2,418 - 2,557
Net pension liability 3,269 64,050 - 67,319
Total noncurrent liabilities 3,515 67,157 15,816 86,488
Total liabilities 3,956 71,787 19,790 95,533
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred pensions 251 4,917 - 5,168
Deferred OPEB 13 221 - 234
Total deferred inflows of resources
264 5,138 - 5,402
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 5,638 8,051 - 13,689
Unrestricted 1,750 (39,701) 6,795 (31,156)
Total net position $ 7,388 $ (31,650) $ 6,795 $ (17,467)
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES,
AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Combined
Public Insurance
Garage Works (5 Funds) Total
Operating revenues
Charges for services $ 6,589 $ 38,042 $ 12,812 $ 57,443
Other revenues 97 82 - 179
Total operating revenues 6,686 38,124 12,812 57,622
Operating expenses
Salaries and benefits 1,699 36,786 258 38,743
Services and supplies 2,934 7,708 8,926 19,568
Insurance benefit payments - - 5,143 5,143
Depreciation 1,828 906 - 2,734
Countywide cost allocation 136 117 307 560
Total operating expenses 6,597 45,517 14,634 66,748
Operating income (loss) 89 (7,393) (1,822) (9,126)
Nonoperating revenues (expenses)
Interest income 126 390 799 1,315
Sale of capital assets 233 26 - 259
Other revenues (expense) - - - -
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 359 416 799 1,574
Income (loss) before transfers 448 (6,977) (1,023) (7,552)
Transfers in - - - -
Transfers out (59) (1,249) - (1,308)
Change in net position 389 (8,226) (1,023) (8,860)
Net position - beginning 6,999 (23,424) 7,818 (8,607)
Net position - ending $ 7,388 $ (31,650) $ 6,795 $ (17,467)
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Combined
Public Insurance
Garage Works (5 Funds) Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Receipts from interfund billings $ 6,686 $ 38,130 $ 12,812 $ 57,628
Payments for goods and services (2,897) (7,768) (4,687) (15,352)
Payments to employees for services (1,496) (28,529) - (30,025)
Payments for insurance benefits - - (4,480) (4,480)
Payments for premiums - - (4,786) (4,786)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 2,293 1,833 (1,141) 2,985
Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities
Transfers from other funds - - - -
Transfers to other funds (59) (1,249) - (1,308)
Net cash provided (used) by noncapital
financing activities (59) (1,249) - (1,308)
Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities
Purchases and construction of capital assets (1,729) (1,237) - (2,966)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets 245 26 - 271
Net cash provided (used) by capital and
related financing activities (1,484) (1,211) - (2,695)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Interest received 126 390 799 1,315
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 126 390 799 1,315
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 876 (237) (342) 297
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3,998 15,811 26,927 46,736
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 4,874 $ 15,574 $ 26,585 $ 47,033
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net Cash
Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Operating income (loss) $ 89 $ (7,393) $ (1,822) $ (9,126)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net
cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation expense 1,828 906 - 2,734
Changes in assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities,
and deferred inflows of resources:
(Increase) decrease in:
Receivables, net - 7 - 7
Inventory 4 (152) - (148)
Prepaid expenses - 12 - 12
Deferred outflows - pensions (417) (9,537) - (9,954)
Deferred outflows - OPEB (102) (1,751) - (1,853)
Increase (decrease) in: -
Accounts payable 168 140 (240) 68
Deposits from others - 55 - 55
Salaries and benefits payable 4 (177) 259 86
Deferred inflows - pensions (77) (1,740) - (1,817)
Deferred inflows - OPEB 13 221 - 234
Net OPEB liability 87 1,512 - 1,599
Net pension liability 696 19,730 - 20,426
Self-insurance liability - - 662 662
Total adjustments 2,204 9,226 681 12,111
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ 2,293 $ 1,833 $ (1,141) $ 2,985
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS - INSURANCE
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Workers' Protected Unemployment Dental
Compensation Self-Insurance Insurance Insurance OPEB Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,047 $ 5,768 $ 104 $ 560 $ 106 $ 26,585
Prepaid expenses - - - - - -
Total current assets 20,047 5,768 104 560 106 26,585
Total assets 20,047 5,768 104 560 106 26,585
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 161 20 - 33 - 214
Salaries and benefits payable 8 - - - - 8
Self-insurance liability 2,632 1,120 - - - 3,752
Total current liabilities 2,801 1,140 - 33 - 3,974
Noncurrent liabilities:
Self-insurance liability 13,418 2,398 - - - 15,816
Total noncurrent liabilities 13,418 2,398 - - - 15,816
Total liabilities 16,219 3,538 - 33 - 19,790
Net Position
Unrestricted 3,828 2,230 104 527 106 6,795
Total net position $ 3,828 $ 2,230 $ 104 $ 527 $ 106 $ 6,795
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES,
AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS - INSURANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Workers' Protected Unemployment Dental
Compensation Self-Insurance Insurance Insurance OPEB Total
Operating revenues
Charges for services $ 5,849 $ 2,750 $ 155 $ 1,583 $ 2,475 $ 12,812
Total operating revenues 5,849 2,750 155 1,583 2,475 12,812
Operating expenses
Salaries and benefits 258 - - - - 258
Services and supplies 3,980 3,068 29 207 1,642 8,926
Insurance benefit payments 1,958 598 191 1,508 888 5,143
Countywide cost allocation 141 160 1 5 - 307
Total operating expenses 6,337 3,826 221 1,720 2,530 14,634
Operating income (loss) (488) (1,076) (66) (137) (55) (1,822)
Nonoperating revenues (expenses)
Interest income 587 181 4 21 6 799
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) 587 181 4 21 6 799
Income (loss) before transfers 99 (895) (62) (116) (49) (1,023)
Transfers in - - - - - -
Transfers out - - - - - -
Change in net position 99 (895) (62) (116) (49) (1,023)
Net position - beginning 3,729 3,125 166 643 155 7,818
Net position - ending $ 3,828 $ 2,230 $ 104 $ 527 $ 106 $ 6,795
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS - INSURANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Workers' Protected Unemployment Dental
Compensation Self-Insurance Insurance Insurance OPEB Total
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Receipts from interfund billings $ 5,849 $ 2,750 $ 155 $ 1,583 $ 2,475 $ 12,812
Payments for goods and services (3,080) (1,316) (30) (238) (23) (4,687)
Payments to employees for services - - - - - -
Payments for insurance benefits (1,830) (64) (191) (1,508) (887) (4,480)
Payments for premiums (1,273) (1,893) - - (1,620) (4,786)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (334) (523) (66) (163) (55) (1,141)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Interest received 587 181 4 21 6 799
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 587 181 4 21 6 799
Net increase (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents 253 (342) (62) (142) (49) (342)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 19,794 6,110 166 702 155 26,927
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 20,047 $ 5,768 $ 104 $ 560 $ 106 $ 26,585
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net Cash
Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
Operating income (loss) $ (488) $ (1,076) $ (66) $ (137) $ (55) $ (1,822)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net
cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable (232) 18 - (26) - (240)
Salaries and benefits payable 259 - - - - 259
Self-insurance liability 127 535 - - - 662
Total adjustments 154 553 - (26) - 681
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ (334) $ (523) $ (66) $ (163) $ (55) $ (1,141)
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FIDUCIARY FUNDS
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FIDUCIARY FUNDS
AGENCY FUNDS:
These funds account for assets held by the County as an agent for various local governments.
The County has the following types of Agency Funds:
1915 Act
Account for temporary holding of funds for tax assessment areas created under the 1915 Improvement
Act.
Clearing Funds
Serve as a temporary holding fund for subsequent disposition to an outside agency or taxing authority.
Other Funds
Account for temporary holding of funds that are not specifically classified in other agency categories.
INVESTMENT TRUST FUNDS
These funds are used by the County to account for the assets of legally separate entities who deposit
cash with the County Treasurer. These include school and community college districts: other special
districts governed by local boards, regional boards and authorities: courts and pass through funds for
tax collections for cities. These funds represent the assets, primarily cash and investments, and the
related liability of the County to disburse these monies on demand. The County combines Investment
Trust Funds into four reporting types because of their similar nature: School Districts Special Districts,
Courts, and Other Local Boards.
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
AGENCY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Clearing and 1915 Act Other
Revolving Funds Service Funds Agency Funds
(88 Funds) (17 Funds) (30 Funds) Total
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 78,411 $ 812 $ 38,141 $ 117,364
Total assets $ 78,411 $ 812 $ 38,141 $ 117,364
LIABILITIES
Assets held as agency for others $ 78,411 $ 812 $ 38,141 $ 117,364
Total liabilities $ 78,411 $ 812 $ 38,141 $ 117,364
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AGENCY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Balance Balance
July 01, 2018 Additions Deletions June 30, 2019
Clearing and Revolving Funds (88 Funds)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 65,134 $ 1,337,523 $ 1,324,246 $ 78,411
Total assets $ 65,134 $ 1,337,523 $ 1,324,246 $ 78,411
Liabilities:
Assets held as agency for others $ 65,134 $ 1,337,523 $ 1,324,246 $ 78,411
Total liabilities $ 65,134 $ 1,337,523 $ 1,324,246 $ 78,411
1915 Act Service Funds (17 Funds)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 903 $ 164 $ 255 $ 812
Total assets $ 903 $ 164 $ 255 $ 812
Liabilities:
Assets held as agency for others $ 903 $ 164 $ 255 $ 812
Total liabilities $ 903 $ 164 $ 255 $ 812
Other Agency Funds (30 Funds)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 39,060 $ 4 40,731 $ 4 41,650 $ 38,141
Total assets $ 39,060 $ 4 40,731 $ 4 41,650 $ 38,141
Liabilities:
Assets held as agency for others $ 39,060 $ 4 40,731 $ 4 41,650 $ 38,141
Total liabilities $ 39,060 $ 4 40,731 $ 4 41,650 $ 38,141
Total All Agency Funds
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 105,097 $ 1,778,418 $ 1,766,151 $ 117,364
Total assets $ 105,097 $ 1,778,418 $ 1,766,151 $ 117,364
Liabilities:
Assets held as agency for others $ 105,097 $ 1,778,418 $ 1,766,151 $ 117,364
Total liabilities $ 105,097 $ 1,778,418 $ 1,766,151 $ 117,364
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
INVESTMENT TRUST FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
School Special Other
Districts Districts Courts Local Boards
(38 Funds) (32 Funds) (6 Funds) (19 Funds) Total
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 432,978 $ 19,010 $ 1,869 $ 27,540 $ 481,397
Total assets $ 432,978 $ 19,010 $ 1,869 $ 27,540 $ 481,397
NET POSITION
Net position held in trust for pool participants $ 432,978 $ 19,010 $ 1,869 $ 27,540 $ 481,397
Total Net Position $ 432,978 $ 19,010 $ 1,869 $ 27,540 $ 481,397
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
INVESTMENT TRUST FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
School Special Other
Districts Districts Courts Local Boards
(38 Funds) (32 Funds) (6 Funds) (19 Funds) Total
Additions
Contributions to pooled investments $ 1,000,072 $ 10,908 $ 20,058 $ 48,003 $ 1,079,041
Interest 6,749 406 - 364 7,519
Total additions 1,006,821 11,314 20,058 48,367 1,086,560
Deductions
Distributions from investment pool 999,008 10,197 20,139 41,302 1,070,646
Total deductions 999,008 10,197 20,139 41,302 1,070,646
Change in net position 7,813 1,117 (81) 7,065 15,914
Net position - beginning 425,165 17,893 1,950 20,475 465,483
Net position - ending $ 432,978 $ 19,010 $ 1,869 $ 27,540 $ 481,397
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULES
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
General Government - Expenditures
Legislative and Administrative
Administrative Office:
Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 2,112 $ 2,112 $ 1,795 $ 317
Services and supplies 171 619 270 349
Other charges - 300 150 150
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (85) (85) (85) - -
Total 2,198 2,946 2,130 816
Board of Supervisors:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 1,573 1,573 1,430 143
Services and supplies 222 223 206 17
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (42) (42) (43) 1
Total 1,753 1,754 1,593 161
Clerk/Recorder:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 2,360 2,360 2,107 253
Services and supplies 1,210 1,513 1,188 325
Capital outlay - 6 - 6
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements - - (1) 1
Total 3,570 3,879 3,294 585
Total Legislative and Administrative 7,521 8,579 7,017 1,562
Finance
Assessor:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 9,788 9,788 8,791 997
Services and supplies 1,027 1,519 1,140 379
Capital outlay 10 18 8 10
Total 10,825 11,325 9,939 1,386
Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector
Public Administrator:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 8,136 8,136 6,802 1,334
Services and supplies 673 729 582 147
Other charges - 1 1 -
Capital outlay 100 108 107 1
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (20) (20) (18) (2)
Total 8,889 8,954 7,474 1,480
Total Finance 19,714 20,279 17,413 2,866
Counsel
County Counsel:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 3,978 3,773 3,634 139
Services and supplies 477 1,380 954 426
Total Counsel 4,455 5,153 4,588 565
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
General Government - Expenditures (continued)
Personnel
Personnel:
Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 3,192 $ 3,548 $ 3,226 $ 322
Services and supplies 819 1,011 823 188
Expenditure transfers and reimbursement - (356) (313) (43)
Total Personnel 4,011 4,203 3,736 467
Property Management
Facilities Management:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 4,530 4,530 3,965 565
Services and supplies 4,089 4,192 3,765 427
Other charges 28 28 - 28
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (1,819) (1,819) (1,945) 126
Total 6,828 6,931 5,785 1,146
Maintenance Projects:
Services and supplies 4,012 13,562 4,769 8,793
Total 4,012 13,562 4,769 8,793
Central Services
Salaries, wages, and benefits 1,782 1,764 1,672 92
Services and supplies 2,742 2,772 2,765 7
Other charges 107 110 110 -
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (556) (556) (537) (19)
Total 4,075 4,090 4,010 80
Total Property Management 14,915 24,583 14,564 10,019
Other General
Information Technology:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 13,343 13,294 12,112 1,182
Services and supplies 4,901 5,079 4,392 687
Capital outlay - 13 - 13
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (5,789) (5,789) (5,533) (256)
Total 12,455 12,597 10,971 1,626
Risk Management:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 970 970 892 78
Services and supplies 1,019 1,019 879 140
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (62) (62) (62) -
Total 1,927 1,927 1,709 218
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
General Government - Expenditures (continued)
Other General (continued)
Non-Department Financing Uses:
Other Charges $ - $ 60 $ - $ 60
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (13,164) (13,164) (13,218) 54
Total (13,164) (13,104) (13,218) 114
Contributions to Other Agencies:
Services and supplies 2,448 2,644 2,013 631
Other charges - - 10 (10)
Total 2,448 2,644 2,023 621
Non-Department Other:
Services and supplies 474 481 378 103
Total 474 481 378 103
Total Other General 4,140 4,545 1,863 2,682
Total General Government 54,756 67,342 49,181 18,161
Public Protection - Expenditures
Judicial
Court Operations Fund:
Other charges 2,427 2,559 2,407 152
Total 2,427 2,559 2,407 152
District Attorney:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 16,314 16,229 15,042 1,187
Services and supplies 1,956 2,316 2,204 112
Other charges 147 153 122 31
Capital outlay 6 63 46 17
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (26) (26) (25) (1)
Total 18,397 18,735 17,389 1,346
Child Support Services:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 3,772 3,622 3,034 588
Services and supplies 901 1,111 849 262
Total 4,673 4,733 3,883 850
Grand Jury:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 38 38 17 21
Services and supplies 96 97 75 22
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements - - (7) 7
Total 134 135 85 50
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
Public Protection - Expenditures (continued)
Judicial (continued)
Public Defender:
Services and supplies $ 7,074 $ 7,074 $ 6,779 $ 295
Total 7,074 7,074 6,779 295
Total Judicial 32,705 33,236 30,543 2,693
Police Protection
Sheriff-Coroner:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 62,996 67,067 64,251 2,816
Services and supplies 13,205 13,569 13,225 344
Other charges - 169 99 70
Capital outlay 250 926 642 284
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (121) (253) (269) 16
Total Police Protection 76,330 81,478 77,948 3,530
Detention and Correction
Probation Department:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 18,729 18,728 17,069 1,659
Services and supplies 5,034 5,075 4,806 269
Capital outlay - 35 - 35
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (257) (257) (268) 11
Total Detention and Correction 23,506 23,581 21,607 1,974
Fire Protection
County Fire:
Salaries, wages, and benefits - 195 195 -
Services and supplies 24,433 26,134 24,576 1,558
Other charges - 156 61 95
Capital outlay 691 2,277 379 1,898
Total Fire Protection 25,124 28,762 25,211 3,551
Protective Inspection
Agricultural Commissioner:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 5,371 5,293 5,056 237
Services and supplies 893 971 891 80
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (2) (2) (2) -
Total Protective Inspection 6,262 6,262 5,945 317
Other Protection
Animal Services:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 1,934 1,889 1,800 89
Services and supplies 891 947 937 10
Capital outlay 7 7 7 -
Total 2,832 2,843 2,744 99
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
Public Protection - Expenditures (continued)
Other Protection (continued)
Emergency Services:
Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 912 $ 973 $ 934 $ 39
Services and supplies 553 887 653 234
Other charges 420 429 148 281
Capital outlay 15 51 29 22
Total 1,900 2,340 1,764 576
Planning Department:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 12,615 11,491 11,007 484
Services and supplies 2,374 5,079 3,417 1,662
Other charges - 142 124 18
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements - - (1) 1
Total 14,989 16,712 14,547 2,165
Waste Management:
Services and supplies 1,150 1,166 793 373
Other charges 14 14 1 13
Total 1,164 1,180 794 386
Total Other Protection 20,885 23,075 19,849 3,226
Total Public Protection 184,812 196,394 181,103 15,291
Public Ways and Facilities - Expenditures
Public Works:
Services and supplies 4,664 6,708 2,665 4,043
Other charges - 1,450 885 565
Capital outlay - 44 44 -
Total 4,664 8,202 3,594 4,608
Total Public Ways and facilities 4,664 8,202 3,594 4,608
Health and Sanitation - Expenditures
Health
Public Health:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 22,606 20,698 19,487 1,211
Services and supplies 6,655 7,639 6,465 1,174
Other charges 1,306 2,505 1,693 812
Capital outlay 40 336 73 263
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (2,233) (1,747) (2,049) 302
Total 28,374 29,431 25,669 3,762
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
Health and Sanitation - Expenditures (continued)
Health (continued)
Behavioral Health:
Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 37,674 $ 34,300 $ 33,064 $ 1,236
Services and supplies 35,579 42,265 40,405 1,860
Other charges 1,392 1,637 1,612 25
Capital outlay - 57 57 -
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (1,203) (1,642) (1,542) (100)
Total 73,442 76,617 73,596 3,021
Total Health 101,816 106,048 99,265 6,783
Total Health and Sanitation 101,816 106,048 99,265 6,783
Public Assistance - Expenditures
Administration
Department of Social Services:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 52,687 52,872 47,649 5,223
Services and supplies 19,724 19,727 18,125 1,602
Other charges 12,285 13,573 10,567 3,006
Capital outlay 39 39 15 24
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (66) (101) (66) (35)
Total Administration 84,669 86,110 76,290 9,820
Aid Programs
Aid Foster Care Non-Fed:
Services and supplies 92 92 92 -
Other charges 25,643 26,482 25,765 717
Expenditure transfers and reimbursement (238) (238) (94) (144)
Total 25,497 26,336 25,763 573
Calworks Assistance:
Other charges 11,374 11,354 9,444 1,910
Total 11,374 11,354 9,444 1,910
Total Aid Programs 36,871 37,690 35,207 2,483
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
Public Assistance - Expenditures (continued)
General Relief
General Relief:
Other charges $ 1,141 $ 1,246 $ 1,221 $ 25
Total General Relief 1,141 1,246 1,221 25
Veterans Service
Veterans Service:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 680 752 695 57
Services and supplies 96 98 93 5
Other charges - 105 94 11
Total Veterans Service 776 955 882 73
Other Assistance
Law Enforcement Med Care:
Salaries, wages, and benefits 4,562 2,773 2,623 150
Services and supplies 3,803 5,724 5,217 507
Expenditure transfers and reimbursements (868) (885) (853) (32)
Total Other Assistance 7,497 7,612 6,987 625
Total Public Assistance 130,954 133,613 120,587 13,026
Education - Expenditures
Agricultural Education
UC Cooperative Extension
Salaries, wages, and benefits 492 492 468 24
Services and supplies 121 119 98 21
Capital outlay 7 9 9 -
Total Agricultural Education 620 620 575 45
Total Education 620 620 575 45
Total General Fund - Expenditures 477,622 512,219 454,305 57,914
(Before Contingencies)
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GENERAL FUND
DETAIL SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (IN THOUSANDS)
Original Final Variance with
Description Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
Contingencies
Appropriation for Contingencies
Contingencies - General Fund:
Appropriation for contingency $ 24,355 $ 19,401 $ - $ 19,401
Total 24,355 19,401 - 19,401
Total Appropriation for Contingency 24,355 19,401 - 19,401
Total Contingency 24,355 19,401 - 19,401
Total General Fund Expenditures $ 501,977 $ 531,620 $ 454,305 $ 77,315
Explanation of Differences between Budgetary Outflows and GAAP
Expenditures
Uses/outflows of resources
Actual amounts (budgetary basis) from the
Budget to Actual Comparison Schedule $ 454,305
Differences - budget to GAAP:
Expenditures by funds no longer meeting the special revenue
fund classification which are presented with the General
Fund for financial reporting purposes 6,325
Total expenditures as reported on the Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balances - Governmental Funds $ 460,630
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STATISTICAL SECTION
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Statistical Section
This part of the County of San Luis Obispo’s (County) comprehensive annual financial report presents
detailed information as a context for understanding this year’s financial statements, note disclosures, and
required supplementary information.
Page
Financial Trends Information
These schedules contain trend information that may assist the reader in assessing the
County’s current financial performance by placing it in historical perspective .………… 149
Revenue Capacity Information
These schedules contain information that may assist the reader in assessing the
viability of the County’s two most significant local revenue sources: property taxes and
sales taxes .……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 156
Debt Capacity Information
These schedules present information that may assist the reader in analyzing the
affordability of the County’s current levels of outstanding debt and the County’s ability
to issue additional debt in the future ..………………………………………………………………… 161
Demographic and Economic Information
These schedules offer economic and demographic indicators that are commonly used
for financial analysis and that can enhance a reader’s understanding of the County’s
present and ongoing financial status ………………………………………………………………….. 164
Operating Information
These schedules contain service and infrastructure indicators about how the
information in the County’s financial statements relates to the services the County
provides and the activities it performs ………………………………………………………………… 166
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
NET POSITION BY COMPONENT
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
Governmental Activities
Net investment in capital assets $ 1,071,844 $ 1,084,978 $ 1,099,885 $ 1,103,924 $ 1,112,934 $ 1,130,241 $ 1,168,573 $ 1,178,967 $ 1,185,073 $ 1,188,830
Restricted 36,385 36,258 31,477 28,863 43,109 37,722 41,230 64,822 29,836 41,281
Unrestricted 206,786 234,786 265,454 304,257 325,113 (150,074) (170,962) (226,970) (217,606) (220,206)
Total governmental activities net position $ 1,315,015 $ 1,356,022 $ 1,396,816 $ 1,437,044 $ 1,481,156 $ 1,017,889 $ 1,038,841 $ 1,016,819 $ 997,303 $ 1,009,905
Business-type Activities
Net investment in capital assets $ 160,627 $ 149,097 $ 153,801 $ 167,138 $ 188,485 $ 213,455 $ 237,157 $ 270,246 $ 283,410 $ 285,888
Unrestricted 18,117 38,665 33,081 58,433 98,097 97,173 93,158 85,316 73,113 83,039
Total business-type activities net position $ 178,744 $ 187,762 $ 186,882 $ 225,571 $ 286,582 $ 310,628 $ 330,315 $ 355,562 $ 356,523 $ 368,927
Total Primary Government
Net investment in capital assets $ 1,232,471 $ 1,234,075 $ 1,253,686 $ 1,271,062 $ 1,301,419 $ 1,343,696 $ 1,405,730 $ 1,449,213 $ 1,468,483 $ 1,474,718
Restricted 36,385 36,258 31,477 28,863 43,109 37,722 41,230 64,822 29,836 41,281
Unrestricted 224,903 273,451 298,535 362,690 423,210 (52,901) (77,804) (141,654) (144,493) (137,167)
Total primary government net position $ 1,493,759 $ 1,543,784 $ 1,583,698 $ 1,662,615 $ 1,767,738 $ 1,328,517 $ 1,369,156 $ 1,372,381 $ 1,353,826 $ 1,378,832
Notes:
With the implementation of GASB Statement No. 68, which required the presentation of the County's net pension obligation, Unrestricted Net Position became negative.
Sources:
Statement of Net Assets for FY 2009-2010 through 2011-2012
Statement of Net Position beginning in 2012-2013 and ongoing
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CHANGES IN NET POSITION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
Expenses
Governmental Activities
General government $ 36,561 $ 35,344 $ 35,231 $ 34,507 $ 36,866 $ 45,598 $ 53,282 $ 56,390 $ 56,858 $ 54,434
Public protection 134,768 132,413 136,219 142,353 148,135 162,432 170,134 187,255 183,814 213,809
Public ways and facilities 24,927 27,365 27,120 28,474 28,253 34,136 33,418 32,098 41,606 34,202
Health and sanitation 68,199 66,657 65,799 69,222 74,313 78,137 88,326 99,150 103,822 119,259
Public assistance 96,645 98,841 96,435 97,929 99,449 110,470 118,089 125,102 122,753 131,432
Education 10,390 10,057 10,000 9,922 9,611 9,457 11,934 12,787 12,754 12,698
Recreation and cultural services 8,708 7,363 7,344 9,735 7,745 9,755 8,702 10,385 8,927 11,891
Interest on long term debt 6,356 6,787 6,620 6,041 5,270 5,124 4,602 4,555 11,840 1,468
Total Governmental Activities Expenses 386,554 384,827 384,768 398,183 409,642 455,109 488,487 527,722 542,374 579,193
Business-type Activities Expenses
Airport 5,204 7,732 5,422 5,435 5,664 6,187 6,117 6,391 7,966 8,398
Golf 2,974 2,690 2,863 2,779 2,608 2,968 3,131 3,111 3,297 3,491
State Water Contract 5,630 6,705 6,761 5,536 5,992 6,351 5,848 5,571 5,909 6,973
Nacimiento Water Contract 10,613 11,844 11,901 14,738 13,840 15,776 14,888 14,191 14,044 14,318
Lopez Flood Control 5,813 6,499 5,752 6,548 6,116 6,128 6,220 6,387 7,072 7,004
Lopez Park - - - - - 4 4 4 3 3
General Flood Control Zone - Salinas Dam 831 928 1,816 746 809 845 824 851 1,056 1,142
Transit 1,143 1,105 8 - - - - - - -
County Service Areas 3,744 3,877 3,836 3,779 3,857 4,194 4,065 4,218 4,445 4,747
Los Osos Wastewater - 5 6,672 344 231 235 3,807 10,322 10,918 11,544
Total Business-type Activities Expenses 35,952 41,385 45,031 39,905 39,117 42,688 44,904 51,046 54,710 57,620
Total Primary Government Expenses $ 422,506 $ 426,212 $ 429,799 $ 438,088 $ 448,759 $ 497,797 $ 533,391 $ 578,768 $ 597,084 $ 636,813
Program Revenues
Governmental Activities
Fees, Fines, Charges for Services
General government $ 12,878 $ 13,971 $ 17,545 $ 16,575 $ 14,678 $ 12,407 $ 13,702 $ 14,839 $ 12,937 $ 13,484
Public protection 21,072 20,843 15,679 16,352 23,035 20,774 20,768 21,231 23,666 22,946
Public ways and facilities 3,234 11,549 5,069 5,465 4,356 4,255 9,434 7,462 6,155 5,721
Health and sanitation 7,026 7,453 6,014 5,196 6,570 6,631 7,179 6,757 7,501 7,698
Public assistance 925 2,399 2,366 2,920 2,070 2,077 2,107 2,032 1,763 1,194
Education 2,304 2,037 2,545 3,583 1,723 2,998 1,952 1,644 2,006 1,943
Recreation and cultural services 3,822 3,714 3,952 4,435 4,537 5,056 4,975 5,127 5,592 5,515
Operating Grants and Contributions
General Government 377 1,120 628 122 252 54 735 748 321 200
Public Protection 40,034 37,244 45,646 50,477 54,233 62,359 63,528 52,205 58,184 59,592
Public ways and facilities 10,679 9,446 11,813 15,018 14,688 14,145 11,025 9,918 11,506 10,485
Health and sanitation 57,784 48,567 44,741 55,064 57,344 62,338 61,950 67,626 76,494 76,211
Public assistance 81,525 86,479 85,505 87,912 89,640 94,775 98,414 102,784 105,848 107,758
Education 259 289 175 175 102 105 124 132 173 143
Recreation and cultural services 177 357 18 350 - 131 153 273 671 200
Capital Grants and Contributions
General government 449 279 843 8 69 156 45 - 349 930
Public protection - - - - 3,315 9,701 4,420 7,820 656 1,197
Public ways and facilities 10,259 7,411 12,930 3,479 5,570 6,435 6,031 6,655 8,893 14,361
Health and sanitation - - - - - - - - - -
Public assistance - - - - - - - - - -
Recreation and cultural services 173 81 247 50 282 1,776 10,804 1,157 191 2 8
Total Governmental Activities Revenues 252,977 253,239 255,716 267,181 282,464 306,173 317,346 308,410 322,906 329,606
Source: Statement of Activities
(continued)
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CHANGES IN NET POSITION (CONTINUED)
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019
Business-type Activities
Fees, Fines, Charges for Services
Airport 3,541 3,888 3,719 4,053 4,493 4,883 5,165 5,662 7,158 8,947
Golf 2,653 2,590 2,690 2,639 2,779 2,967 2,589 2,291 2,584 2,717
State Water Contract 6,513 6,453 6,609 6,185 6,358 6,562 6,846 5,941 6,110 7,656
Nacimiento Water Contract 355 7,968 13,893 13,800 13,685 9,682 17,048 15,149 15,709 16,947
Lopez Flood Control 6,164 6,359 6,440 6,174 6,123 6,208 6,530 6,708 6,677 7,148
Lopez Park - - - - - - - - - -
General Flood Control Zone - Salinas Dam 661 1,870 1,252 730 861 794 960 904 909 913
County Service Areas 2,784 3,090 3,186 3,352 3,312 3,408 - 2,301 3,662 3,894
Los Osos Wastewater - - - - - - 3,551 3,620 4,467 5,100
Operating Grants and Contributions
Airport 182 180 372 132 127 126 126 126 396 328
Golf - - 5 - - 269 - 1,017 - -
State Water Contract 8 10 10 13 13 13 13 1 4 1 4 1 4
Nacimiento Water Contract 31 30 28 29 12 9 9 - 6 -
Lopez Flood Control 15 15 15 15 8 8 8 - 7 5
Lopez Park - - - - - - - - - -
Transit 1,172 1,097 - - - - - - - -
General Flood Control Zone - Salinas Dam - - - - - - - - - 2 6
County Service Areas 4 3 3 3 3 211 295 3 3 1 3
Los Osos Wastewater - - 35 1 - - 2,810 1 8 - -
Capital Grants and Contributions
Airport 4,310 2,074 138 572 1,770 365 7,069 15,379 2,211 3,139
Nacimiento Water Contract - - - - - - - - 2 4 -
County Service Areas 339 288 64 294 2 - - - - -
Los Osos Wastewater - 9,357 9,127 35,717 57,507 26,385 4,157 10,086 2,982 4,860
Total Business-Type Activities Revenues 28,732 45,272 47,586 73,709 97,053 61,890 57,176 69,219 52,919 61,707
Total Primary Government Revenues $ 281,709 $ 298,511 $ 303,302 $ 340,890 $ 379,517 $ 368,063 $ 374,522 $ 377,629 $ 375,825 $ 391,313
Net (Expense)/Revenues
Governmental Activities $ (133,577) $ (131,588) $ (129,052) $ (131,002) $ (127,178) $ (148,936) $ (171,141) $ (219,312) $ (219,468) $ (249,587)
Business-Type Activities (7,220) 3,887 2,555 33,804 57,936 19,202 12,272 18,173 (1,791) 4,087
Total Primary Government net expense $ (140,797) $ (127,701) $ (126,497) $ (97,198) $ (69,242) $ (129,734) $ (158,869) $ (201,139) $ (221,259) $ (245,500)
General Revenue and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental Activities
Property Taxes $ 132,723 $ 139,214 $ 140,288 $ 143,182 $ 152,256 $ 155,374 $ 163,367 $ 173,153 $ 180,051 $ 189,689
Other Taxes 13,358 14,393 16,330 23,940 22,088 22,984 21,953 23,072 25,708 27,224
Interest and investment income 1,690 986 1,202 733 599 3,174 4,401 3,289 3,171 12,952
Unrestricted Grants 3,972 3,520 3,978 3,537 1,727 13,327 3,140 6 3 2,740 2,115
Other revenues - 172 - 4 - - - 5 2 35,445
Transfers (565) 150 8,048 (166) (790) (2,676) (768) (2,292) 2,267 ( 625)
Special Item - - - - (2,800) - - - -
Total Governmental Activities 151,178 158,435 169,846 171,230 173,080 192,183 192,093 197,290 213,939 266,800
Business-type Activities
Property Taxes 3,654 3,841 3,799 4,145 4,402 4,782 4,782 3,814 3,858 3,912
Other Taxes 28 28 28 29 32 - - - - -
Interest and investment income 1,900 965 755 385 595 659 847 630 1,272 1,590
Other revenues 363 447 31 160 40 183 268 338 - 574
Transfers 565 (150) (8,048) 166 790 2,676 768 2,292 (2,267) 625
Total Business-type Activities 6,510 5,131 (3,435) 4,885 5,859 8,300 6,665 7,074 2,863 6,701
Total Primary Government $ 157,688 $ 163,566 $ 166,411 $ 176,115 $ 178,939 $ 200,483 $ 198,758 $ 204,364 $ 216,802 $ 273,501
Change in Net Position
Governmental Activities $ 17,601 $ 26,847 $ 40,794 $ 40,228 $ 45,902 $ 43,247 $ 20,952 $ (22,022) $ (5,529) $ 17,213
Business-Type Activities (710) 9,018 (880) 38,689 63,795 27,502 18,937 25,247 1,072 10,788
Total Primary Government $ 16,891 $ 35,865 $ 39,914 $ 78,917 $ 109,697 $ 70,749 $ 39,889 $ 3,225 $ (4,457) $ 28,001
Source: Statement of Activities
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FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2010
General Fund
Reserved $ 49,543
Unreserved 66,559
Total General Fund $ 116,102
All Other Governmental Funds
Reserved $ 39,243
Unreserved, reported in:
Special Revenue Funds 55,513
Capital Projects Fund 20,859
Debt Service Funds -
Total all other Governmental Funds $ 115,615
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
General Fund
Nonspendable $ 3,333 $ 3,176 $ 3,092 $ 779 $ 5,089 $ 3,454 $ 3,535 $ 18,511 $ 19,222
Restricted 7,113 6,682 4,005 3,214 2,945 2,872 2,649 10,083 12,276
Committed 62,380 68,880 96,365 116,940 138,140 168,619 164,492 152,501 169,846
Assigned - - 104,237 118,248 125,112 122,925 126,596 107,145 127,007
Unassigned 87,741 102,291 - - - - - - -
Total General Fund $ 160,567 $ 181,029 $ 207,699 $ 239,181 $ 271,286 $ 297,870 $ 297,272 $ 288,240 $ 328,351
All Other Governmental Funds
Nonspendable $ 352 $ 390 $ 596 $ - $ 920 $ 3,776 $ 3 $ 24 $ 36
Restricted 22,065 19,788 18,311 20,164 20,563 21,317 24,192 24,750 33,496
Committed 55,446 61,144 65,903 74,240 78,508 61,926 94,904 62,307 66,616
Assigned 94 - - - - - - - -
Unassigned - - - - (486) - - (3,038) -
Total all other Governmental Funds $ 77,957 $ 81,322 $ 84,810 $ 94,404 $ 99,505 $ 87,019 $ 119,099 $ 84,043 $ 100,148
Note: In 2011, the County began implementation of GASB Statement No. 54, which changed the classifications of the fund balance. Fund balance information in years prior to 2011 is
presented according to the previous guidelines.
Source: Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds
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CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Revenues
Taxes $ 1 53,910 $ 155,419 $ 160,920 $ 171,771 $ 177,765 $ 178,740 $ 1 85,764 $ 196,822 $ 203,583 $ 2 17,106
Licenses, permits, and
franchises 6 ,906 7,413 7,863 9,247 10,694 1 0,452 10,539 11,446 11,140 1 2,133
Fines, forfeitures, and
penalties 6 ,078 7,993 6,750 6,654 5,257 5,686 5,173 4,339 5,977 4 ,396
Revenues from use of money
and property 1 ,644 1,242 2,273 1,475 1,373 3,864 4,939 3,984 3,779 1 2,268
Aid from governmental
agencies 1 99,771 194,625 206,372 209,234 229,283 261,351 256,490 254,350 262,660 2 71,961
Charges for current services 4 7,065 56,486 45,538 41,690 50,071 4 3,530 46,308 49,460 49,793 4 7,957
Other revenues 5 ,358 6,531 8,451 11,342 6 ,235 9,110 11,504 8 ,481 6,869 2 5,278
Total revenues 420,732 429,709 438,167 451,413 480,678 512,733 520,717 528,882 543,801 591,099
Expenditures
Current:
General government 45,162 50,321 45,850 44,374 44,317 51,207 54,461 54,918 60,445 5 4,991
Public protection 136,857 135,636 138,579 143,832 148,155 157,783 156,096 164,839 175,175 185,033
Public ways and facilities 31,093 37,261 40,338 34,178 28,528 29,903 41,044 29,077 42,254 3 5,267
Health and sanitation 68,442 68,472 67,830 70,021 74,586 75,116 81,591 88,623 99,885 103,512
Public assistance 96,248 100,202 97,185 98,059 99,442 107,104 111,227 113,392 117,066 121,327
Education 13,020 10,191 9 ,973 9 ,901 12,205 11,388 10,534 11,560 11,640 1 2,191
Recreational and cultural
services 8 ,313 7 ,187 6 ,998 7 ,538 7 ,993 10,104 9,888 9,963 10,358 1 0,574
Debt service:
Principal payments 3 ,790 4 ,595 4 ,435 4 ,065 5 ,412 6 ,070 6,788 7,576 50,989 5,093
Interest and fiscal charges 5 ,954 6 ,464 6 ,289 5 ,863 5 ,419 5 ,209 4,687 4,639 11,666 1,204
Debt issuance costs 550 - - 269 - - - - - -
Capital outlay 1 ,965 3 ,399 5 ,540 3 ,692 11,312 20,019 30,465 11,554 11,828 6,374
Total expenditures 411,394 423,728 423,017 421,792 437,369 473,903 506,781 496,141 591,306 535,566
Excess (deficiency) of
revenues over (under)
expenditures 9 ,338 5 ,981 15,150 29,621 43,309 38,830 13,936 32,741 (47,505) 5 5,533
Source: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds
(continued)
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CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS (CONTINUED)
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Other Financing Sources
Refunding certificates of
participation issued - - - 14,427 - - - - - -
Premium on refunding
certificates of participation
issued - - - 1,418 - - - - - -
Proceeds of long-term debt - - - - - - - - - -
Refunding bonds issued 4 2,565 - - - - - - - - -
Payment to refunded escrow
agent ( 42,000) - - (16,400) - - - - - -
Discount on certificates of
participation issued - - - - - - - - - -
Transfers in 3 3,044 34,421 35,815 48,113 26,502 33,299 35,803 57,668 54,782 3 1,633
Transfers out ( 33,065) (33,595) ( 27,138) (47,021) ( 25,935) (34,924) (35,641) (58,927) ( 51,365) ( 30,950)
Total other financing
sources (uses) 5 44 826 8,677 5 37 567 (1,625) 1 62 (1,259) 3 ,417 6 83
Special Item - - - - (2,800) - - - - -
Net change in fund balances $ 9 ,882 $ 6,807 $ 23,827 $ 3 0,158 $ 41,076 $ 3 7,205 $ 14,098 $ 31,482 $ (44,088) $ 5 6,216
Debt Service as a percentage of
non-capital expenditures 2.51% 2.80% 2.73% 2.48% 2.61% 2.57% 2.54% 2.62% 11.25% 1.23%
Source: Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds
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ESTIMATED 30 YEAR PENSION LIABILITY FUNDING
SCHEDULE BASED ON JANUARY 1, 2019 ACTUARIAL VALUATION WITH TIER 3 (AB 340)
7.00% DISCOUNT RATE ASSUMPTION - 6.5% ACTUAL RETURNS
2.75% PAYROLL GROWTH ASSUMPTION
Input Market Determined Actuarial Actuarial Value
Valuation as of Return for Past Contribution Compensation Determined Accrued of Assets Total Normal Market Value of Funded Ratio
January 1, Fiscal Year Rate at Valuation Contribution Liability (AAL) (AVA) Unfunded AAL Funded Ratio Cost Rate Assets (MVA) Using MVA
2019 -4.01% 44.52% $ 201 $ 89 $ 2,030 $ 1,363 $ 667 67.1% 20.60% $ 1 ,272 62.6%
2020 7.00% 45.47% 206 94 2,108 1,403 704 66.6% 20.12% 1,346 63.9%
2021 7.00% 45.76% 212 97 2,185 1,465 720 67.1% 19.72% 1,424 65.2%
2022 7.00% 45.89% 217 100 2,262 1,534 728 67.8% 19.33% 1,504 66.5%
2023 7.00% 46.65% 223 104 2,338 1,588 750 67.9% 18.98% 1,588 67.9%
2024 7.00% 46.40% 228 106 2,414 1,674 739 69.4% 18.67% 1,674 69.4%
2025 7.00% 46.21% 234 108 2,488 1,763 725 70.8% 18.39% 1,763 70.8%
2026 7.00% 46.03% 240 110 2,561 1,852 709 72.3% 18.14% 1,852 72.3%
2027 7.00% 45.87% 246 113 2,633 1,944 689 73.8% 17.90% 1,944 73.8%
2028 7.00% 45.73% 252 115 2,704 2,037 666 75.4% 17.69% 2,037 75.4%
2029 7.00% 45.61% 258 118 2,773 2,133 640 76.9% 17.49% 2,133 76.9%
2030 7.00% 45.50% 265 120 2,840 2,230 610 78.5% 17.31% 2,230 78.5%
2031 7.00% 45.41% 271 123 2,906 2,330 575 80.2% 17.16% 2,330 80.2%
2032 7.00% 45.32% 278 126 2,970 2,434 536 81.9% 17.01% 2,434 81.9%
2033 7.00% 45.24% 285 129 3,033 2,540 492 83.8% 16.88% 2,540 83.8%
2034 7.00% 45.17% 293 132 3,094 2,651 443 85.7% 16.75% 2,651 85.7%
2035 7.00% 45.11% 300 135 3,154 2,766 388 87.7% 16.64% 2,766 87.7%
2036 7.00% 45.05% 308 139 3,214 2,887 327 89.8% 16.54% 2,887 89.8%
2037 7.00% 44.99% 316 142 3,272 3,013 259 92.1% 16.45% 3,013 92.1%
2038 7.00% 44.95% 324 146 3,330 3,146 184 94.5% 16.37% 3,146 94.5%
2039 7.00% 42.96% 333 143 3,388 3,287 101 97.0% 16.29% 3,287 97.0%
2040 7.00% 18.55% 341 63 3,445 3,429 16 99.5% 16.22% 3,429 99.5%
2041 7.00% 17.77% 350 62 3,503 3,494 9 99.7% 16.16% 3,494 99.7%
2042 7.00% 17.19% 360 62 3,560 3,556 4 99.9% 16.11% 3,556 99.9%
2043 7.00% 16.07% 369 59 3,618 3,618 - 100.0% 16.07% 3,618 100.0%
2044 7.00% 16.03% 379 61 3,677 3,677 - 100.0% 16.03% 3,677 100.0%
2045 7.00% 16.00% 390 62 3,737 3,737 - 100.0% 16.00% 3,737 100.0%
2046 7.00% 15.97% 400 64 3,799 3,799 - 100.0% 15.97% 3,799 100.0%
2047 7.00% 15.95% 411 66 3,862 3,862 - 100.0% 15.95% 3,862 100.0%
2048 7.00% 15.93% 422 67 3,928 3,928 - 100.0% 15.93% 3,928 100.0%
2049 7.00% 15.92% 434 69 3,996 3,996 - 100.0% 15.92% 3,996 100.0%
Discussion: This schedule is prepared by the SLO County Pension Trust's actuary and is a supplement to the annual Actuarial Valuation Report. Its purpose is to estimate progress towards fully funding
the Actuarial Accrued Liability of the San Luis Obispo County Employees Retirement Plan. Current policy of the Plan Sponsor is to fund the Retirement Plan such that the Unfunded AAL
reaches $0 over the 30 years ending in 2043.
Notes: Subject to change annually. Funding policy of the Plan Sponsor subject to change.
Assumes no actuarial gains and losses, other than from assets. Based on constant population.
Tier 3 changes include no DROP, 2% COLA, pay limited to Social Security Taxable Wage Base ($117,000 for 2014), 3 year Final Average Compensation for members hired on or after January 1, 2013.
The Unfunded Actuarial Liability presented in this schedule and used for funding purposes is calculated using the smoothed actuarial value of Plan assets. This differs from the Net Pension Liability
used for financial statement reporting under GASB Statement No. 68 which is measured using the market value of Plan assets.
Amounts in this schedule differ from those used for financial reporting. This schedule contains values based on a January 1, 2019 actuarial valuation report. Net Pension Liability and related amounts
used for financial reporting are based on a June 30, 2019 actuarial valuation report.
All dollar amounts in millions.
Source: Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company
Supplementary exhibit to the 2019 SLO County Pension Trust Actuarial Valuation Report
For the Year Beginning January 1, 2019
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ASSESSED VALUE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Percentage
Change
Fiscal Net Assessed from Prior
Year Secured Unsecured Exemptions Valuations Year Tax Rate
2010 $ 42,185,284 $ 1,148,662 $ (914,309) $ 42,419,637 -0.4% 1.0020
2011 41,846,720 1,118,384 (927,194) 42,037,910 -0.9% 1.0029
2012 41,223,923 1,081,597 (965,089) 41,340,431 -1.7% 1.0030
2013 41,667,316 1,138,202 (1,009,234) 41,796,284 1.1% 1.0040
2014 42,900,845 1,195,631 (1,036,531) 43,059,945 3.0% 1.0040
2015 45,288,599 1,230,775 (1,093,212) 45,426,162 5.5% 1.0040
2016 48,037,099 1,257,845 (1,122,568) 48,172,375 6.0% 1.0037
2017 50,458,742 1,362,539 (1,173,683) 50,647,598 5.1% 1.0040
2018 53,278,739 1,386,183 (1,248,961) 53,415,961 5.5% 1.0040
2019 56,147,148 1,420,625 (1,305,110) 56,262,663 5.3% 1.0040
Source: County Assessed Values, Exemptions and Growth % Book
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
-1.0%
-2.0%
-3.0%
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
156
tnecreP
Total Net Assessed Value Increase from Prior Year
Percent Increase from Prior Year
for Fiscal Year Ended June 30
*Due to Article XIII‐A,added to the California Constitution by Proposition 13 in 1978, the County does not track
the estimated actual value of all County properties. Proposition 13 fixed the base for valuation of real property at
the full cash value which appeared on the Assessor's 1975‐76 assessment roll. Thereafter, full cash value can be
increased to reflect: (1) annual inflation up to two percent; (2) current market value at time of ownership change;
and (3) market value for new construction. As a result, similar properties can have substantially different assessed
values based on the date of purchase.
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING PROPERTY TAX RATES
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUES)
(UNAUDITED)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
County Direct Rates
General 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
State Water Project 0.00220 0.00290 0.00300 0.00400 0.00400 0.00400 0.00374 0.00400 0.00400 0.00400
Total Direct Rate 1.00220 1.00290 1.00300 1.00400 1.00400 1.00400 1.00374 1.00400 1.00400 1.00400
Cities, Schools, and Special
Districts Combined Rates
Arroyo Grande 0 .0464 0.0470 0.0477 0.0576 0 .0580 0.0569 0 .0756 0.0680 0.1085 0.1051
Atascadero 0.0975 0.0975 0.0442 0.0452 0 .0452 0.0590 0 .1373 0.1373 0.1373 0.1373
Grover Beach 0 .0382 0.0389 0.0396 0.0495 0 .0499 0.0509 0 .0940 0.1023 0.1599 0.1901
Morro Bay 0 .0492 0.0499 0.0501 0.0510 0 .0510 0.0510 0 .0688 0.0683 0.0683 0.0683
Paso Robles 0 .0988 0.0389 0.0816 0.0815 0 .0815 0.0782 0 .0955 0.0828 0.0828 0.1291
Pismo Beach 0 .0382 0.0389 0.0396 0.0495 0 .0499 0.0509 0 .0700 0.0680 0.1085 0.1051
San Luis Obispo - - - - - - 0.0683 0.0683 0.0683 0.0683
Note: Rates shown represent the most common rates encountered for the tax rate areas within these cities.
Source: County Property Tax Rate Book
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PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
CURRENT YEAR AND TEN YEARS AGO
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Year 2010
Percentage of Percentage of
Assessed Total County Assessed Total County
Taxpayer Industry Value Rank Assessed Value Value Rank Assessed Value
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Utility $ 2,578,307 1 4.58% $ 2,451,314 1 5.78%
Phillips 66 Company Oil Refinery 1 61,646 2 0.29% - - -
Jamestown Premier Commercial 1 13,238 3 0.20% - - -
Southern California Gas Co. Utility 1 08,816 4 0.19% 58,333 8 0.14%
CAP VIII - Mustang Village LLC Apartments 9 2,424 5 0.16% 74,976 4 0.18%
AT&T California Telephone 9 0,307 6 0.16% - - -
Treasury Wine Estates Winery 9 0,052 7 0.16% - - -
E&J Gallo Winery/Vineyards Winery 8 5,577 8 0.15% - - -
Sierra Vista Hospital Hospital 8 0,002 9 0.14% 50,423 10 0.12%
Firestone Walker LLC Brewery 6 8,644 10 0.12% - - -
TOSCO Corp Petroleum & Gas - - - 1 66,755 2 0.39%
Pacific Bell Telephone Co Communications - - - 84,774 3 0.20%
Beringer Wine Estates Company Winery - - - 68,966 5 0.16%
Plains Exploration & Prod Co Petroleum & Gas - - - 61,378 6 0.14%
Martin Hotel Management Hotel - - - 60,967 7 0.14%
Twin Cities Com. Hospital Hospital - - - 54,652 9 0.13%
Total $ 3,469,013 6.15% $ 3,132,538 7.38%
Total County Assessed Value $ 56,262,663 $ 4 2,419,637
Source:
2018-2019 County Property Tax System
2009-2010 San Luis Obispo County CAFR
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PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Collected within the
Total Levy Fiscal Year of the Levy
Fiscal for the Collected % of Collections in Delinquent % of
Year Fiscal Year Amount Original Levy Subsequent Years* Amount Levy Delinquent
2010 $ 4 12,698 $ 398,951 96.67% N/A $ 13,747 3.33%
2011 408,623 397,830 97.36% N/A 1 0,793 2.64%
2012 403,472 396,238 98.21% N/A 7 ,234 1.79%
2013 405,225 399,807 98.66% N/A 5 ,418 1.34%
2014 421,140 416,450 98.89% N/A 4 ,690 1.11%
2015 447,088 442,330 98.94% N/A 4 ,758 1.06%
2016 470,629 466,465 99.12% N/A 4 ,164 0.88%
2017 495,277 490,890 99.11% N/A 4 ,387 0.89%
2018 522,528 517,777 99.09% N/A 4 ,751 0.91%
2019 549,869 544,994 99.11% N/A 4 ,874 0.89%
Note: Amounts do not include Tax collections for Bonds or Special Assessments
Source: County Property Tax Booklet
*Collections in Subsequent Years are not available from the County's current property tax system
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Special Special
Year ended Assessment Assessment
June 30, Billings (a) Collected (a)
2011 $ - $ 3,127 * √
2012 3,664 3,786 *
2013 3,494 3,545 *
2014 3,497 3,630
2015 3,489 3,598
2016 3,496 3,633
2017 3,490 3,577
2018 5,063 5,196
2019 5,058 5,065
Note:
The billings and collections shown are for the Special Assessment Bonds related to the Los Osos project for which the County has established
redemption funds for the purpose of facilitating bond payment in the case of delinquent accounts. 2011 was the first year of special
assessment billings and collections.
Source:
a. County Property Tax System
* Amounts restated
√ In 2011 the special assessment collected source is Public Works by County Enterprise System.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
RATIOS OF TOTAL DEBT OUTSTANDING
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Governmental Activities
Certificates of Participation $30,420 $28,820 $27,895 $25,662 $24,640 $23,600 $22,527 $21,411 $26,135 $24,808
Less deferred amounts:
For issuance discounts: (111) (107) (103) (99) (95) (91) (87) (83) ( 79) (75)
Add deferred amounts:
For issuance premiums: - - - 1,329 1,240 1,152 1,063 975 886 797
State notes - - - - - - - - 2,056 1,901
Pension Obligation Bonds 125,444 122,689 119,429 115,624 111,234 146,219 145,291 143,890 9 9,407 96,903
Total bonds and notes payable 155,753 151,402 147,221 142,516 137,019 170,880 168,794 166,193 128,405 124,334
Business-Type Activities
Certificates of Participation 20,657 19,897 19,060 17,920 18,257 17,745 17,194 16,470 1 5,678 14,811
Add deferred amounts:
For issuance premiums: - - - 492 459 426 393 361 328 295
State Note 32,418 31,024 35,884 34,399 46,529 72,774 86,611 85,674 8 7,667 84,409
Revenue Bonds 196,450 196,444 193,483 190,389 187,170 183,813 177,198 173,535 168,410 164,126
Add deferred amounts:
For issuance premiums: 6,371 6,371 6,158 5,945 5,732 5,519 10,058 9,623 8,926 8,502
Unamortized outflow on Bond
Refinancing - - - - - - (4,171) (3,990) (3,808) -
General Obligation Bonds 11,155 10,760 10,245 9,890 9,530 9,155 8,760 8,350 7,925 7,485
Add deferred amounts:
For issuance premiums: - 1,128 1,072 1,015 959 902 846 790 733 677
Bond Anticipation Notes - 8,677 - - -
Assessment Bonds - - 15,364 39,527 76,438 79,829 79,396 78,089 7 6,746 75,358
Total bonds and notes payable 267,051 274,301 281,266 299,577 345,074 370,163 376,285 368,902 362,605 355,663
Total Outstanding Debt $422,804 $425,703 $428,487 $442,093 $482,093 $541,043 $545,079 $535,095 $491,010 $479,997
Percentage of Personal Income N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Percentage of Assessed Value of
Taxable Property* 1.00% 1.01% 1.04% 1.06% 1.12% 1.19% 1.13% 1.06% 0.92% 0.85%
Net outstanding debt Per Capita $ 1,547.42 $ 1,571.06 $ 1,578.32 $ 1,624.28 $ 1,770.08 $ 1,972.50 $ 1,960.88 $ 1,916.46 $ 1,753.31 $1,713.66
Note: See the Demographic Statistics Schedule for detail information on personal income and population.
Source: Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 10
* Due to Article XIII-A, added to the California Constitution by Proposition 13 in 1978, the County does not track the estimated actual value of all County properties; therefore, the ratio of net outstanding debt
to the estimated actual value of taxable property is unable to be determined; however, the ratio of net outstanding debt to the assessed value of taxable property is determinable and presented in the table.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
RATIOS OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT OUTSTANDING
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Certificates of Participation $17,730 $17,075 $16,400 $14,427 $13,675 $12,915 $12,137 $11,326 $10,482 $9,606
Less deferred amounts:
For issuance discounts: - - - (99) (95) (91) (87) (83) (79) (75)
Add deferred amounts:
For issuance premiums: - - - 1,330 1,240 1,152 1,063 975 886 797
General Obligation Bonds 11,155 10,760 10,245 9,890 9,530 9,155 8,760 8,350 7,925 7,485
Add deferred amounts:
For issuance premiums: - 1,128 1,072 1,015 959 902 846 790 733 677
State Notes - - - - - - - - 2,056 1,901
Assessment Bonds - - 15,364 39,527 76,438 79,829 79,396 78,089 76,746 75,358
Less resources restricted for
principal repayment ( 3,551) (2,848) (2,893) (2,684) (2,683) (2,683) (2,688) (2,692) (2,712) (8,061)
Net Total General Obligation Debt $ 25,334 $ 26,115 $ 40,188 $ 6 3,406 $ 9 9,064 $ 101,179 $ 9 9,427 $ 9 6,755 $ 9 6,037 $ 87,688
Percentage of Personal Income N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Percentage of Assessed Value of
Taxable Property1 0.06% 0.06% 0.10% 0.15% 0.23% 0.22% 0.21% 0.19% 0.19% 0.16%
Net outstanding debt Per Capita $ 92.72 $ 96.38 $ 148.03 $ 2 32.96 $ 3 63.73 $ 3 68.87 $ 3 57.68 $ 3 46.53 $ 3 42.93 $ 313.06
Note: See the Demographic Statistics Schedule for detail information on personal income and population.
Source: Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 10
1 Due to Article XIII-A, added to the California Constitution by Proposition 13 in 1978, the County does not track the estimated actual value of all County properties; therefore, the ratio of net
outstanding debt to the estimated actual value of taxable property is unable to be determined; however, the ratio of net outstanding debt to the assessed value of taxable property is determinable and
presented in the table.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN INFORMATION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Assessed Value of Property (a) $ 42,419,637 $ 42,037,909 $ 41,340,430 $ 41,796,283 $ 43,059,945 $45,426,163 $48,172,375 $50,647,598 $53,415,961 $56,262,663
Debt Limit, 1.25% of Assessed Value 530,245 525,474 516,755 522,454 538,249 567,827 602,155 633,095 667,700 703,283
Amount of Debt Applicable to Limit
General Obligation Bonds (b) 11,155 11,888 11,317 10,905 10,489 10,057 9,606 9,140 8,658 7,485
Less: Resources Restricted to Paying
Principal - - - - - - - - - -
Total Debt Applicable 11,155 11,888 11,317 10,905 10,489 10,057 9 ,606 9,140 8,658 7 ,485
Legal Debt Margin $ 5 19,090 $ 513,586 $ 505,438 $ 511,549 $ 527,760 $ 5 57,770 $ 592,549 $ 623,955 $ 659,042 $ 695,798
Total Debt Applicable as a Percentage
of the Debt Limit 2.10% 2.26% 2.19% 2.09% 1.95% 1.77% 1.60% 1.44% 1.30% 1.06%
Source:
(a) Countywide Assessed Values & Exemptions
(b) Footnote 10 Bonded Indebtedness and Long-Term Debt
163
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(UNAUDITED)
Personal Income Per Unemployment
Calendar Population (in thousands) Capita Income Median Age School Enrollment Rate
Year (1,a,f) (2,a,d) (2,a,d) (4,c) (3,b,e) (2,a)
2010 273,231 $ 1 0,532,649 $ 38,994 39.40 44,351 10.0
2011 270,966 1 0,966,438 4 0,322 40.30 44,104 9.9
2012 271,483 1 2,008,355 4 3,698 39.20 43,022 8.5
2013 272,177 1 2,547,278 4 5,388 39.50 42,600 6.4
2014 272,357 1 2,823,005 4 5,947 39.50 42,911 5.3
2015 274,293 1 4,034,209 4 9,873 39.30 41,853 4.4
2016 277,977 1 4,552,207 5 1,442 39.00 43,117 4.5
2017 279,210 N/A N/A N/A 43,112 3.6
2018 280,048 N/A N/A N/A 42,713 3.2
2019 280,101 N/A N/A N/A 42,673 2.9
Sources:
1. State Department of Finance
2. Employment Development Department, Research Division, Los Angeles
3. California Department of Education & Cuesta College
4. U.S. Census Bureau
Notes:
N/A = not available
a. Data for Calendar Years
b. Data includes kindergarten through grade 12 and Cuesta College
c. Calendar year 2012 - 2016 figures are projections based on the American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
d. Prior years were revised per the US Department of Commerce
e. Data for School Year ending in the stated calendar year
f. Prior years were revised per the State Department of Finance
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
CURRENT YEAR AND TEN YEARS AGO
(UNAUDITED)
2019 2010
Number of Percentage of Total Number of Percentage of Total
Employer Employees Rank County Employment Employees Rank County Employment
Cal Poly State University, SLO 3,000 1 2.12% 2,516 1 1.83%
County of San Luis Obispo 2,920 2 2.06% 2,439 2 1.77%
Atascadero State Hospital 2,000 3 1.41% 2,300 3 1.67%
Pacific Gas and Electric Company 1,866 4 1.32% 1,600 5 1.16%
California Men's Colony 1,517 5 1.07% 2,000 4 1.45%
Cal Poly Corporation 1,400 6 0.99% - - -
Tenet Healthcare 1,305 7 0.92% 1,400 6 1.02%
Compass Health Inc 1,200 8 0.85% - - -
Lucia Mar Unified School District 1,000 9 0.71% 1,074 7 0.78%
Paso Robles Public Schools 935 10 0.66% 935 8 0.68%
Catholic Healthcare West - - - 908 9 0.66%
Cuesta College - - - 825 10 0.60%
San Luis Coastal Unified School District - - - 825 10 0.60%
Total Employment Labor Force 141,700 137,800
Source:
1. SLO Chamber of Commerce
2. State of California Employment Development Department
3. 2009-2010 San Luis Obispo County CAFR
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BY FUNCTION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(UNAUDITED)
Function/Program 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* 2019*
General Government 451.00 442.75 437.50 438.25 430.75 436.75 440.50 430.75 437.50 441.00
Public Protection 799.75 783.25 808.25 812.00 817.25 832.25 848.25 867.00 909.50 912.00
Public Ways and Facilities 202.25 194.25 193.75 193.75 188.75 190.75 207.75 234.75 237.75 246.75
Health and Sanitation 424.75 424.00 430.50 445.25 464.00 485.25 505.50 556.00 536.50 530.00
Public Assistance 426.75 424.75 425.75 428.00 478.00 500.75 524.00 524.00 523.00 522.00
Education 78.50 78.50 77.50 75.50 75.50 75.50 77.50 78.00 77.75 78.00
Recreation and Cultural Services 56.00 56.00 52.00 52.00 55.00 59.00 60.00 61.00 61.00 61.00
Total 2,439.00 2,403.50 2,425.25 2,444.75 2,509.25 2,580.25 2,663.50 2,751.50 2,783.00 2,790.75
Source: County Budget Report
Notes:
2010-2017 Position allocation figures were calculated at the time of budget preparation for the following year.
* Position allocation figures are calculated based on the adopted budgets.
Figures include limited-term but do not include part-time or contract positions.
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(UNAUDITED)
Function / Department 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Recreation and Cultural Services
Parks
Day Use Passes 47,011 51,519 57,135 56,601 42,821 57,564 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Daily Passes* n/a n/a n/a n/a 246,727 239,140 189,232 230,915 257,220 60,902
Annual Passes 2,220 1,992 2,357 2,406 2,998 3,137 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Annual Vehicle Passes* n/a n/a n/a n/a 8,744 12,584 9,614 6,504 8,066 3,974
Daily Boat Launches* 15,802 15,602 16,133 14,809 26,110 23,706 16,001 16,312 24,340 9,664
Annual Boat Passes* 627 618 238 551 1,412 1,245 480 1,383 1,353 1,629
Public Protection
Planning and Building
Total Permits Issued 2,067 2,073 2,086 2,070 2,622 3,139 3,355 3,927 3,542 3,256
Number of New Affordable Housing ** 82 80 39 44 13 151 99 65 133 131
Sheriff
Jail bookings 13,025 12,682 12,966 13,273 12,583 11,375 11,018 11,774 11,324 10,246
Average daily population 551 558 679 717 780 679 603 632 621 636
Health and Sanitation
Mental Health
Total number of patient days in State Hospitals 364 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Day Treatment Days provided to youth in out-of-
county group home facilities*** 2,212 2,937 1,588 1,885 1,764 1,613 1,381 604 n/a n/a
Public Health
Number of Children enrolled in the Healthy
Families Program 5,709 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Percentage of the State allocated caseload
enrolled in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Program 97 100 99 99 95 91 86 76 72 68
Percentage of live born infants whose mothers
received prenatal care in the first trimester. 78 7 8.5 81.7 80 79 79 80 78 78 84
Public Assistance
Social Services
Percentage of child abuse/neglect referrals
where a response is required within 10 days that
were timely 94.1 96.8 97.6 98.0 96.1 97.9 97.0 n/a n/a n/a
Percentage of child abuse/neglect referrals
where a response is required within 10 days and
where contact was made within the required
period. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 91 95 95
Education
Library
Annual number of items circulated per capita 9.4 10.0 10.1 10.1 9.8 9.6 10.5 10.3 11.6 12.1
Annual Expenditure per capita for total Library
budget $ 3 5.35 $ 35.35 $ 3 5.25 $ 34.35 $ 35.50 $ 36.13 $ 36.27 $ 38.10 $ 40.36 $ 40.57
Public Ways and Facilities
Roads
Pavement Condition Rating for all County roads
(70 = "good") 65 60 58 60 61 61 65 66 65 65
Airport
Airport
Takeoffs and Landings 88,161 80,556 80,158 71,428 66,696 71,001 71,181 71,001 77,917 82,110
Passenger Enplanements 125,152 139,909 134,244 132,315 147,105 149,558 155,744 180,141 226,588 259,481
Source: County Budget Performance Indicators
* In FY 2018-19, the data tracking system was updated to more accurately collect the data. Data prior to FY 2018-19 is not comparable.
** This measure was revised in FY 2017-18 to include homeless set aside units provided and rehab units funded.
*** Performance measure deleted in FY 2017-18 due to Continuum of Care Reform effective 1/1/2017.
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CAPITAL ASSET STATISTICS BY FUNCTION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(UNAUDITED)
Function/Program 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Recreation and Cultural Services
County golf courses 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Park acreage 13,422 13,572 13,424 13,424 13,583 13,583 13,583 13,583 13,583 13,583
Public Protection
Correction facility capacities (a) 693 689 637 717 797 797 797 909 909 * 909
Public Ways and Facilities
Miles of county roads 1,329 1,332 1,333 1,335 1,336 1,336 1,338 1,338 1,339 1,339
Airport
Number of runways 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Note: Majority of County assets are in buildings and equipment, which are under the functional area of General Government
(a) Amount is all holdings actual totals, including Main Jail, Women's Jail, West Housing, West Dorm, Honor
Farm, and Weekender Barracks
* Fiscal Year 2018 facility capacity number restated by Sheriff's Department
Source: County departments' management
168