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Orange Unified School District
Fiscal Review
March 9, 2009
Joel D. Montero
Chief Executive Officer
March 9, 2009
Dr. Renae Dreier, Superintendent
Orange Unified School District
1401 North Handy
Orange CA 92867
Dear Superintendent Dreier:
In December 2008, the Orange Unified School District entered into an agreement with the Fiscal
Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) for a study to perform the following:
1. The district requests that the team provide an in-depth financial review of all funds
included in the 2008-09 adopted budget or first interim financial report utilizing the
Fiscal Health and Risk Analysis tool created by FCMAT. A copy of the Fiscal Health
and Risk Analysis is attached to the agreement and referenced as exhibit “A”.
2. The district requests that the team create an independent multiyear financial
projection for 2009-10 and 2010-11 using FCMAT’s Budget Explorer software, after
validating revenue and expenditure allocations included in the district’s 2008-09 first
interim general fund budget.
The base year of the team’s projection will be 2008-09 and the variables used by
FCMAT will be consistent with the most current School Services of California
Dartboard and any mid-year reductions that are completed and signed by the
Governor as of the time of this review.
FCMAT conducted fieldwork at the district to interview employees, review documents and collect
information. This report is the result of those activities. Thank you for allowing us to serve you,
and please give our regards to all the employees of the Orange Unified School District.
Sincerely,
Joel D. Montero
Chief Executive Officer
FCMAT
Joel D. Montero, Chief Executive Officer
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1300 17th Street - CITY CENTRE, Bakersfield, CA 93
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Administrative Agent: Larry E. Reider - Office of Kern County Superintendent of Schools
TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
Foreword ...........................................................................iii
Introduction ...................................................................... 1
Executive Summary ......................................................... 3
Findings and Recommendations ................................... 7
Fiscal Health Risk Analysis ..............................................................................................................7
Multiyear Financial Projections ...................................................................................................21
Appendices ......................................................................49
FOREWORD iii
Foreword - FCMAT Background
The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) was created by legislation
in accordance with Assembly Bill 1200 in 1992 as a service to assist local educational
agencies (LEAs) in complying with fiscal accountability standards.
AB 1200 was established from a need to ensure that LEAs throughout California were
adequately prepared to meet and sustain their financial obligations. AB 1200 is also a statewide
plan for county offices of education and school districts to work together on a local level to
improve fiscal procedures and accountability standards. The legislation expanded the role of the
county office in monitoring school districts under certain fiscal constraints to ensure these dis-
tricts could meet their financial commitments on a multiyear basis. AB 2756 provides specific
responsibilities to FCMAT with regard to districts that have received emergency state loans.
These include comprehensive assessments in five major operational areas and periodic reports
that identify the district’s progress on the improvement plans.
In January 2006, SB 430 (charter schools) and AB 1366 (community colleges) became law and
expanded FCMAT’s services to those types of LEAs.
Since 1992, FCMAT has been engaged to perform nearly 750 reviews for local educational
agencies, including school districts, county offices of education, charter schools and community
colleges. Services range from fiscal crisis intervention to management review and assistance.
FCMAT also provides professional development training. The Kern County Superintendent of
Schools is the administrative agent for FCMAT. The agency is guided under the leadership of
Joel D. Montero, Chief Executive Officer, with funding derived through appropriations in the
state budget and a modest fee schedule for charges to requesting agencies.
Study Agreements by Fiscal Year
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70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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92/93 93/94 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09
Projected
Total Number of Studies..........743
Total Number of Districts in CA 982
Management Assistance ........705 (94.886%)
Fiscal Crisis/Emergency ..........38 (5.114%)
Note: Some districts had multiple studies.
Districts (7) that have received emergency loans
from the state. (Rev. 1/22/09)
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Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team
INTRODuCTION 1
Introduction
Located in Southern California the Orange Unified School District serves several
communities in Orange County, including Orange and Villa Park, the unincorporated
land of Silverado, and parts of Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana. The district
is comprised of 29 elementary schools, five middle schools, four high schools, a
continuation high school, a K-8 math and science magnet school and two schools that
serve students with special needs. Two of its middle schools are charter schools.
Nineteen of the district’s schools have been recognized as California Distinguished
Schools. Three high schools are consistently listed among Newsweek’s 1,000 Best Public
High Schools in America. Some elementary and middle schools in the district also
continue to achieve above average standardized test scores and have obtained national
distinctions, while others are state-designated underperforming schools under the No
Child Left Behind Act.
The district has experienced declining student enrollment since the 2004-05 school year.
This has reduced funding, forcing continued program and expenditure reductions. The
district has also been challenged to maintain competitive compensation that compares
with all other school districts in Orange County.
Some of the districts facilities are aging and in need of repair. Facility needs have been
funded in the past through a variety of resources including bonds, developer fees, state
facility program grants and certificates of participation. However, these sources will not
be available at prior year levels, resulting in continued challenges to meet the districts
facility needs.
In August 2008, the district hired a new Superintendent. The administration and the
school board decided to use this opportunity to evaluate the district’s fiscal position
with an independent third-party analysis. As a result, the Fiscal Crisis and Management
Assistance Team (FCMAT) was hired to conduct a study to perform the following.
1. The district requests that the team provide an in-depth financial review of all
funds included in the 2008-09 adopted budget or first interim financial report
utilizing the Fiscal Health and Risk Analysis tool created by FCMAT. A copy of
the Fiscal Health and Risk Analysis is attached to the agreement and referenced
as exhibit “A”.
2. The district requests that the team create an independent multiyear financial
projection for 2009-10 and 2010-11 using FCMAT’s Budget Explorer software,
after validating revenue and expenditure allocations included in the district’s
2008-09 first interim general fund budget.
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The base year of the team’s projection will be 2008-09 and the variables used by
FCMAT will be consistent with the most current School Services of California
Dartboard and any mid-year reductions that are completed and signed by the
Governor as of the time of this review.
Study Team
Jim Cerreta Margaret Rosales
FCMAT Fiscal Intervention Specialist FCMAT Consultant
Bakersfield, CA Kingsburg, CA
Deborah Deal Leonel Martínez
FCMAT Fiscal Intervention Specialist FCMAT Public Information Specialist
Los Angeles, CA Bakersfield, CA
Study Guidelines
FCMAT visited the district January 7-9, 2009 to conduct interviews, collect data and
review documents. This report is the result of those activities and is divided into the
following sections:
I. Executive Summary
II. Fiscal Health Risk Analysis
III. Multiyear Financial Projections
Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team
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Executive Summary
Along with many other school districts in the state, the Orange Unified School District is
entering a period of financial instability. FCMAT developed a Fiscal Health Risk Analysis
that indicates the district is not in need of immediate fiscal intervention. However, this
analysis did not take into consideration FCMAT’s multiyear financial projection, which
included the impact of the Governor’s funding reduction proposals. When considering
this information, it is clear that future financial trends will differ significantly from
those in the past. As a result, without significant expenditure reductions or revenue
enhancements, the district will require fiscal intervention by the state including the
appointment of a state administrator.
The district’s most recent budget was submitted to the Orange County Department of
Education with a positive certification, indicating the district will be able to meet its
financial obligations in the current and subsequent two years. Since then, the Governor
has proposed massive cuts in public education funding in response to the growing
economic crisis, which would significantly deteriorate the district’s financial position.
FCMAT’s multiyear financial projection indicates the district will close the 2008-09 fiscal
year with a general fund balance of $7 million and the 2009-10 year with negative $19
million after accounting for the impact of the Governor’s proposals. This could change the
district’s certification status from positive to negative in the next district budget, meaning
the district will not be able to meet its financial obligations in the current or subsequent
year. If this certification is necessary, the Orange County Department of Education could
implement provisions of the Education Code that would result in fiscal intervention.
The most effective means of avoiding intervention is to implement a new financial
plan that addresses the Governor’s proposed funding reductions by identifying revenue
enhancements or expenditure reductions. Since nearly 90% of the district’s unrestricted
general fund budget is comprised of salary and benefits for staff, any solution will likely
include some form of staffing reductions. Therefore, the district should prepare to notify
staff of pending layoffs as soon as possible to ensure it meets the required statutory
deadlines.
The district developed budget reductions for the 2008-09 first interim budget report
without details. FCMAT has been advised by the district staff that specific budget
reductions were being developed at the time of this report. The district should develop
specific identified budget reductions and/or revenue enhancements to address those
reductions as well as the additional amounts necessary to respond to the state budget
crisis.
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To address issues regarding competitive staff compensation, the district negotiated
salary increases that exceeded available funding sources, requiring budget reductions to
accommodate increased costs. This practice will be difficult to continue given the state’s
budget crisis and the district’s fiscal condition.
During the 2007-08 fiscal year, the district significantly increased its long-term debt,
issuing $111 million in new debt for capital leases, retiree benefit program funding bonds
and an early retirement plan. Nearly all the new debt service is to be funded from the
district’s general fund.
In May 2008, the district issued $94.7 million in retirement health benefits funding bonds,
otherwise known as OPEB bonds. The bonds were issued to refinance a portion of the
district’s retiree benefits obligation for eligible current and former employees pursuant
to employment contracts. However, the market value of the investment portfolio has
decreased as a result of last year’s economic downturn. The district should seek advice
from an independent third party investment advisor regarding strategies to address the
decline in asset value to restore the plan to its original structure and viability.
The district implemented a Supplementary Retirement Plan, or SRP, in June 2008.
The plan requires annual payments of approximately $2 million for five years from the
district’s general fund. The first payment is due in the 2008-09 year.
Until recently, the district considered issuing additional certifications of participation
(COPs) to finance facility modernization projects. The district should postpone
consideration of any additional debt issuance until the state budget is decided, final
funding amounts are identified, and district cash-flow needs are clearer.
The district allocated $741,000 of its $850,000 budgeted revenues of capital facilities fund
No. 25 to fund Facilities Department positions. This fund is utilized to account for impact
fees on local commercial, industrial and residential development, otherwise known as
developer fees. The district should develop a contingency plan for these positions in case
the capital facilities fund revenues and ending balance prove insufficient to continue
funding these positions.
The Governor has proposed cash deferrals that will decrease the district’s general fund
cash balances. The district staff projects Orange Unified’s cash balance to be $11 million
at June 30, 2009. The district should revisit its cash projections and exercise options
that are necessary and appropriate to continue to meet its payroll, vendor and other cash
demands.
Below is a summary of FCMAT’s multiyear financial projection for the Orange Unified
School District
Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team
ExECuTIvE SummARy 5
General Fund – Combined FCMAT Multiyear Financial Projection
Description FCMAT Year 1 Year 2
Adjusted 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Total Revenues 227,544,232 218,600,763 216,166,223
Total Expenditures 249,762,058 243,854,962 247,511,896
Excess (Deficiency) -22,217,826 -25,254,199 -31,345,673
Total Other Sources/Uses -83,660 -1,208,110 -1,208,110
Net Increase/Decrease -22,301,486 -26,462,309 -32,553,783
Beginning Balance 29,517,256 7,215,770 -19,246,539
Ending Balance 7,215,770 -19,246,539 -51,800,322
3% Reserve 7,529,105 7,351,892 7,461,600
Other designated 3,153,719 280,345 285,716
Undesignated
Negative Shortfall -3,467,054 -26,878,776 -59,547,638
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Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team
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Findings and Recommendations
Fiscal health Risk Analysis
FCMAT developed the Fiscal Health and Risk Analysis to evaluate key fiscal indicators
that help a school district measure its financial solvency for the current and two
subsequent fiscal years as recommended by AB 1200. The presence of any single
criteria is not necessarily an indication of a district in fiscal crisis. However, districts
exceeding the risk threshold of six or more “No” responses may have cause for concern
and require some level of fiscal intervention. Diligent planning will enable a district to
better understand its financial objectives and strategies to sustain its financial solvency. A
district must continually update its budget as new information becomes available.
The Fiscal Health and Risk Analysis includes 17 components of key fiscal indicators
to measure a district’s potential risk. Below are the results of FCMAT’s analysis by
indicator. “N/A” denotes an indicator that is not applicable to the Orange Unified School
District.
Deficit Spending
• Is the district avoiding deficit spending in the current year? No
• Is the district avoiding deficit spending in the two subsequent fiscal years? No
• Has the district controlled deficit spending over the past two fiscal years? No
• Is the issue of deficit spending addressed by fund balance, ongoing revenues, or
expenditure reductions? No
• Has the board approved a plan to eliminate deficit spending? No
Rating: No
The district experienced a deficit of $1,559,930 in the general fund in 2006-07, but
had a surplus of $2,784,840 in 2007-08. As of the 2008-2009 first interim financial
report, the district is projected to experience a deficit of $14,014,301.
The fund balance will decrease by $3,751,187, a net change of $11,035,751, as a
result of assumed budget adjustments according to the district’s 2008-09 first
interim financial report multiyear financial projection. Of these adjustments,
$10,200,000 is for unidentified unrestricted expenditures and $400,000 for
unrestricted certificated substitute reductions. The balance represents $435,751 in
budgeted restricted certificated salaries carried over from 2008-09, which were
removed in 2009-10. Without these adjustments, the deficit would be $14,786,940
in 2009-10.
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The 2010-11 fiscal year fund balance is projected to decrease by $2,057,405, which
is net of the unidentified unrestricted budget adjustments of $10,200,000 from
the previous year. Without these adjustments, the deficit would be $12,257,405 in
2010-11.
In addition to the budget adjustments assumed in the 2008-09 first interim report,
the district will need to make budget cuts based on the current year state funding
reductions imposed through the emergency legislation and/or identify revenue
enhancements.
The following table provides a summary of the impact of these deficits on the
general fund ending balance, decreasing the balance from $29 million to $9
million over three years.
Table 1 - General Fund Ending Balance - 2008-09 Orange USD First Interim Report
General
Beginning Fund Ending
Fiscal Fund Deficit Fund
Year Balance Spending Balance
2008-2009 $29,517,256 -$14,014,301 $15,502,955
2009-2010 $15,502,955 -$3,751,187 $11,751,768
2010-2011 $11,751,768 -$2,057,405 $9,694,363
Fund Balance
• Is the district’s fund balance at or consistently above the recommended reserve for
economic uncertainty? Yes
• Is the fund balance stable or increasing due to ongoing revenues and/or
expenditure reductions? No
• Does the fund balance include any designated reserves for unfunded liabilities or
one-time costs above the recommended reserve level? Yes
Rating: No
The district’s fund balance is at or above the recommended reserve for economic
uncertainty and therefore, the district will be able to meet its state recommended
reserves of 3% in the current fiscal year. However, the district must make
significant budget adjustments of $11,035,751 in the subsequent fiscal year to
maintain the reserve level.
Additionally, the district will need to make other identified budget reductions
for the proposed mid-year budget cuts in 2008-09, which include the elimination
of cost-of-living adjustments, deficits on the revenue limit and reductions in
categorical funding.
Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team
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The fund balance will be significantly affected by these additional mid-year
budget cuts imposed through emergency legislation; therefore, the district exceeds
the risk threshold for this item.
Reserve for Economic Uncertainty
• Is the district able to maintain its reserve for economic uncertainty in the current
and two subsequent years based on current revenue and expenditure trends? Yes
• Does the district have additional reserves in fund 17, special reserve for noncapital
projects? No
• If not, is there a plan to restore the reserve for economic uncertainties in the
district’s multiyear financial projection? No
Rating: No
The district will be unable to maintain its reserve for economic uncertainty in
the subsequent two fiscal years unless the Governing Board approves ongoing
budget adjustments as described above. To date, the district’s multiyear financial
projection includes reductions without any details. The district staff advised
that planning for budget reductions was well underway at the time of FCMAT’s
fieldwork.
The district does not have additional reserves in a special reserve fund for
noncapital projects.
Enrollment
• Has the district’s enrollment been increasing or stable for multiple years? No
• Is the district’s enrollment projection updated at least semiannually? Yes
• Are staffing adjustments for certificated and classified employee groups consistent
with the enrollment trends? Yes
• Does the district analyze enrollment and ADA data? Yes
• Does the district track historical data to establish future trends between P-1 and
P-2 for projection purposes? Yes
• Has the district implemented any attendance programs to increase ADA? No
• Have approved charter schools had little or no impact on the district’s student
enrollment? Yes
• Does the district have a board policy that attempts to reduce the effect that
transfers out of the district have on the district’s enrollment? Yes
Rating: Yes
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The district’s enrollment has declined by 3.72% over the last five years with a
net loss of 1,087 students. Enrollment in the current year; however, has increased
by 258 students based on September enrollment counts. Enrollment projections
are updated during the first and second interim reporting periods. It is critical to
monitor ADA trends in a district that is experiencing declining enrollment. The
district monitors enrollment and ADA trends monthly and has records dating to
the 1991-92 school year.
Unified districts generally average 93 to 94% ADA to enrollment. In prior years,
the Orange Unified has been consistently at or above 96%.
The district does not have a process to share actual enrollment and ADA
information with school administrators. The district should share enrollment to
ADA data with school site administrators and compare the current year data with
prior years monthly. Any variances should be investigated.
The district has taken a proactive approach to declining enrollment by eliminating
transfers from the district to neighboring districts and improving attendance rates
by initiating Saturday school.
Staffing adjustments are commensurate with enrollment calculations.
Two in-district charter schools serve middle school students. The charter schools’
enrollment has increased slightly over time. The charter schools operate within
their allocated revenue streams along with donations from parents without
affecting the district’s general fund.
Interfund Borrowing
• Can the district manage its cash flow in all funds without interfund borrowing?
No
• Is the district repaying the funds within the statutory period in accordance with
Education Code Section 42603? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district is unable to sustain adequate cash in the general fund without issuing
Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) or borrowing from other funds. The
first interim budget report for 2008-2009 indicates that the general fund has
borrowed $24,303,293 from other funds. TRANs have not been implemented in
the current or prior fiscal years, yielding a savings of issuance and interest costs to
the general fund. The district plans to repay the loans within the statutory period
in accordance with Education Code 42603.
Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team
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The district updates and prepares its cash flow at interim reporting periods. As
the state experiences cash flow issues, districts will need to stay current with
apportionment deferrals and properly plan and manage district cash flow needs.
Bargaining Agreements
• Has the district settled the total cost of the bargaining agreements at or under
COLA during the current and past three years? No
• Did the district conduct a presettlement analysis identifying an ongoing revenue
source to support the agreement? Yes
• Did the district correctly identify the related costs above the COLA, (i.e. statutory
benefits, step and column)? Yes
• Did the district address budget reductions necessary to sustain the total
compensation increase including a board-adopted plan? Yes
• Did the superintendent and CBO certify the agreement prior to ratification? Yes
• Is the governing board’s action consistent with the superintendent’s/CBO’s
certification? Yes
• Did the district submit to the county office of education the AB 1200\2756 full
disclosure as required? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district has not settled negotiations with any of the bargaining units for the
2008-09 fiscal year.
Prior tentative agreements have been properly submitted to the county
office under AB1200 and AB2756 disclosure guidelines with the appropriate
superintendent and CBO certifications.
During the last seven years, the district has settled the total cost of bargaining
agreements at a level that is 1.09% to 11.01% higher than the cost-of-living
adjustments (COLA) received from the state. The district’s administration has
identified ongoing budget adjustments necessary to support the agreements in
each year to sustain the total compensation increases above COLA.
The district pays the contribution to the PERS retirement system for all classified
employees, and these totaled $2.7 million in the current fiscal year. This amount
has not been reflected in the total related cost of benefits as described above.
General Fund
• Is the percentage of the district’s general fund unrestricted budget allocated to
salaries and benefits at or under the statewide average? Yes
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• Is the district making sure that only ongoing restricted dollars pay for permanent
staff? Yes
• Does the budget include reductions in expenditures proportionate to one-time
revenue sources, such as parcel taxes, that will terminate in the current or two
subsequent fiscal years? Yes
• If the district receives redevelopment revenue that is subject to AB 1290 and SB
617, has it made the required offset to the revenue limit? Yes
Rating: Yes
As the following data shows, the district’s unrestricted salary and benefit cost as
a percentage of all general fund expenditures is lower than the statewide average
for unified school districts. The following table provides a summary of the
comparison for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 years (statewide averages for 2007-08
have not been certified by the state).
Table 2 - Salary and Benefits as a Percentage of Total Expenditures - Unrestricted
2005-06 2006-07
Orange USD 88.7% 89.5%
Statewide Average 91.4% 90.3%
Source: Ed Data Web page
Only ongoing dollars from restricted funding sources should pay for permanent
staff compensation. All onetime revenues and expenditures have been denoted in
the budget and sunset within the proper fiscal year. All redevelopment revenues
have been properly reported.
Encroachment
• Is the district aware of the contributions to restricted programs in the current
year? (Identify cost, programs and funds) Yes
• Does the district have a reasonable plan to address increased encroachment
trends? Yes
• Does the district manage encroachment from other funds such as adult, cafeteria,
child development, etc.? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district administration requires all restricted program expenditure allocations
(except special education and home-to-school transportation) to be within the
related revenue sources. Exceptions may be submitted to the Superintendent
for special consideration. To date, encroachments have been approved for the
community day school $258k, Professional Development Block Grant $176k and
Targeted Instructional Improvement Grant (TIIG) for $455k.
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Other funds such as the adult education, child development and cafeteria funds are
self-contained programs that do not require a subsidy from the general fund. The
cafeteria fund, however, pays approximately half the allowable indirect cost rate
for general fund services.
Management Information Systems
• Is the district’s financial data accurate and timely? Yes
• Are the county and state reports filed in a timely manner? Yes
• Are key fiscal reports readily available and understandable? Yes
• Is the district on the same financial system as the county? No
• If the district is on a separate financial system, is there an automated interface
with the financial system maintained by the county? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district utilizes the Quintessential School Systems (QSS) financial software
program. This is a fully integrated software application that includes position
control, budget development, purchasing and general ledger modules. The
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) uses Bi-Tech for its financial
transaction processing. The two systems are integrated electronically and
reconciled monthly at the major object code level. The county office processes
commercial and payroll warrants for the district.
The district utilizes the QSS budget development module, downloading into Excel
for preparation of multiyear financial projections.
Position Control
• Does the district maintain a reliable position control system? Yes
• Is position control integrated with payroll? No
• Does the district control unauthorized hiring? Yes
• Are the appropriate levels of internal controls in place between the business and
personnel departments to prevent fraudulent activity? Yes
• Does the district use position control data for budget development? Yes
• Is position control reconciled against the budget during the fiscal year? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district utilizes the QSS position control module to track authorized positions.
The position control module is not integrated with the payroll system, but
adequate internal controls are in place to ensure that only authorized positions are
paid through the payroll system. The Personnel Department prepares a Personnel
Action Request (PAR) which is sent to the Budget Department. The Budget
Department verifies that the position is vacant and available in the position control
system. Once fully approved, the PAR is sent to payroll for input.
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The business office periodically audits to ensure that the budgeted positions agree
with those authorized in position control. During fieldwork, FCMAT reviewed
proper internal control procedures between the budget, position control and actual
payroll recorded. The district staff does audits three to four times a year to ensure
that the amounts paid in the payroll system agree with either position control or
budgeted positions.
The district has established adequate internal controls between the Business and
Personnel departments to prevent or detect fraudulent activity.
Budget Monitoring
• Are budget revisions completed in a timely manner? Yes
• Does the district openly discuss the impact of budget revisions at the board level?
Yes
• Are budget revisions made or confirmed by the board at the same time the
collective bargaining agreement is ratified? Yes
• Has the district’s long-term debt decreased from the prior fiscal year? No
• Has the district identified the repayment sources for long-term debt or nonvoter-
approved debt, i.e. certificates of participation, capital leases? Yes
• Does the district’s financial system have a hard-coded warning regarding
insufficient funds for requisitions and purchase orders? Yes
• Does the district encumber salaries and benefits? No
Rating: Yes
The district utilizes the QSS financial management system. The business office
has a periodic system to monitor the budget. Salaries and benefits are not
encumbered in the financial system. This valuable budget monitoring feature
should be implemented. The district’s financial system has a hard-code warning
that appears when requisitions or purchase orders are submitted, and insufficient
funds are budgeted.
Budget revisions should be updated and reported to the Governing Board
monthly, especially since the district is experiencing fiscal distress and declining
enrollment. It is essential to keep the board and senior management informed
regarding the district’s budget.
The district issued $53 million in certificates of participation (COPs) dated May
1, 2003. The proceeds were used to provide funds to refinance the district’s 1994
COPs, and finance construction of additional educational facilities as well as an
equipment lease. Debt service is funded via redevelopment agency proceeds.
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The district Public Financing Authority issued four special tax revenue bonds
to fund the construction of district facilities. As of June 30, 2008, the principal
balance outstanding on the bonds was $22,375,000.
In May 2008, the district issued OPEB bonds totaling $94.7 million to fund
retirement, health and other benefits for eligible and former employees pursuant to
negotiated contractual agreements. The bonds were originally structured so that
general fund contributions and interest earnings would generate sufficient funds
to satisfy the annual debt payment. The narrative on retiree health benefits below
includes additional information.
In June 2008, the district issued a Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan
(SERP), and 156 employees elected to retiree early in exchange for supplementary
retirement benefits. Annual payments to the plan are approximately $2 million
over five years beginning in fiscal year 2008-09. Funding for these payments
is provided in the general fund through employee cost savings realized from
program implementation.
Retiree Health Benefits
• Has the district completed an actuarial valuation to determine the unfunded
liability under GASB 45 requirements? Yes
• Does the district have a plan for addressing the retiree benefits liabilities? Yes
• Has the district conducted a re-enrollment process to identify eligible retirees? No
Rating: Yes, with reservations
In July 2004, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board released GASB
Statement No. 45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Other
Postemployment Benefits (OPEB). School districts generally utilize a pay-as-you-
go method to fund their OPEB contributions, but this method fails to measure or
recognize the cost of OPEB during the working career of employees rendering
services. The district has complied with the implementation period for GASB
Statements No. 43 and 45 by having an actuarial study prepared to estimate the
district’s liability and financial disclosure requirements for OPEB. These include
postemployment health benefits, life insurance, disability and long-term care
benefits.
In May 2008, the district issued OPEB bonds totaling $94.7 million to pay
retirement health and other benefits to eligible and former employees pursuant
to negotiated contractual agreements. Proceeds from the OPEB bonds were
deposited in the retiree benefits fund. It was estimated that the general fund
contribution and interest earnings would generate sufficient funds to satisfy the
annual debt payment.
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Because of decline in investment markets, the current market value of the original
investment portfolio decreased by approximately $14 million as of the date of
FCMAT fieldwork. The district is in the process of determining its investment
options and projecting the long-term effects of the current devaluation. A
determination should be made of how to support future payments from other
sources if the market values of the investments fail to rebound. This “yes” rating
appears with reservations because of that issue.
The district has not conducted re-enrollment to identify eligible dependents or
retirees past age 65.
Leadership/Stability
• Does the district have a superintendent and/or CBO that has been with the district
more than two years? No
• Does the governing board adopt clear and timely policies and support the
administration in their implementation? Yes
Rating: No
The district has had two superintendents in the last four years, the one new
starting in the current year. The CBO has been with the district for less than two
fiscal years.
The Governing Board recognizes the importance of updating board policies that
are consistent with new laws and regulations. Board policies are updated on a
periodic schedule based on priority.
Charter Schools
• Has the district identified a specific employee or department to be responsible for
oversight of the charter? Yes
• Has the charter school submitted the required financial reports? Yes
• Has the charter school commissioned an independent audit? Yes
• Does the audit reflect findings that will not impact the fiscal certification of the
authorizing agency? Yes
• Is the district monitoring and reporting the current status to the board to ensure
that an informed decision can be made regarding the reauthorization of the
charter? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district has two charter schools for middle school students, and these schools
were formed pursuant to Education Code 47605. The charters were conversion
schools and are operated by the district. One charter school’s financial activities
are presented in the general fund for reporting purposes while the other is funded
directly by the state.
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Audit Report
• Did the district receive an audit report without material findings? Yes
• Can the audit findings be addressed without impacting the district’s fiscal health?
Yes
• Has the audit report been completed and presented within the statutory time line?
Yes
• Are audit findings and recommendations reviewed with the board? Yes
• Did the audit report meet both GAAP and GASB standards? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district’s audit report for fiscal year 2007-2008 showed no findings
representing significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. There were no
instances of noncompliance related to the financial statements that were required
to be reported in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards or OMB
Circular A-133.
The district audit report included one finding.
Facilities
• Has the district passed a general obligation bond? No
• Has the district met the audit and reporting requirements of Proposition 39? N/A
• Is the district participating in the state’s School Facilities Program? Yes
• Does the district have sufficient personnel to properly track and account for
facility-related projects? Yes
• Has the district met the reporting requirements of the Williams Act? Yes
• Is the district properly accounting for the 3% routine repair and maintenance
account requirement at the time of budget adoption? Yes
• If needed, does the district have surplus property that may be sold or used for
lease revenues? Yes
• If needed, are there other potential statutory options? No
Joint Use: Can the district enter into a joint use agreement with some
entities without declaring the property surplus and without bidding?
Joint Occupancy: Is there opportunity for a joint venture that can
authorize private development of district property that will result in some
educational use?
• Does the district have a facilities master plan that was completed or updated in the
last two years? No
Rating: Yes
The district attempted to pass two general obligation bonds (GO bonds) in 2004,
but both failed to achieve the necessary majority of votes.
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The district participates in the state’s School Facilities Program. Participation in
this program requires that the district properly account for a 3% routine repair
and maintenance account in the general fund at the time of budget adoption. The
audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 indicated that the district had met its
required reserve.
COPs are long-term, tax-exempt debt instruments used to fund capital outlay
projects. Because of the favorable tax treatment, COPS are usually issued to
investors at or below current market rates. The district issued $53 million in COPs
dated May 1, 2003. The proceeds were used to refinance the district’s 1994 COPs,
finance construction of additional educational facilities and finance an equipment
lease.
The Orange Unified School District Public Financing Authority has issued four
Special Tax Revenue Bonds to fund the construction of district facilities. As of
June 30, 2008, the principal balance outstanding on the bonds was $22,375,000.
The district has four surplus properties. The first is used for recreational programs
and after school tutoring through a joint use agreement with the city of Orange.
The second is used for nontraditional school programs including preschool,
infant care, community day school and regional occupational programs. The last
two properties generate $190,000 annually under lease agreements with private
businesses.
The district updated its master plan four years ago. The master plan should be
updated every two years.
General Ledger
• Has the district closed the general ledger (books) within the time prescribed by the
county office of education? Yes
• Does the district follow a year-end closing schedule? Yes
• Have beginning balances in the new fiscal year been recorded correctly for each
fund from the prior fiscal year? Yes
• Does the district adjust prior year accruals if the amounts actually received (A/R)
or paid (A/P) are greater or less than the amounts accrued? Yes
• Does the district reconcile all payroll suspense accounts at the close of the fiscal
year? Yes
Rating: Yes
The district has met all the time lines established by the county office for annual
closing activities. District administration follows an extensive closing schedule
that corresponds with county time lines.
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Beginning balances have been recorded properly for each fund. Accounts
receivables and payables are adjusted to reflect actual receipts or payments.
Receipts or disbursements differing from the amounts accrued are properly
recorded to offset accounts.
The district reconciles all payroll suspense accounts following the close of the
fiscal year.
Total “No” Responses: 4
Key
Low Risk: 0-4 “No” Responses
Moderate Risk: 5-9 “No” Responses.
High Risk: 10-14 “No” Responses
Extremely High Risk: 15-17 “No” Responses
Conclusion
As noted earlier, a rating with six or more “no” responses indicates a district that may
be in need of fiscal intervention. The number of “no” responses places the district at the
higher end of the low-risk category. This analysis was prepared based on the district’s
2008-09 first interim budget report, which did not consider the reductions included in
the Governor’s 2009 proposed budget for public education. The impact of these funding
reductions, without offsetting revenue enhancements or expenditure reductions by the
district, would result in the need for outside fiscal intervention. If the district effectively
addressed issues concerning budget deficits, projected reserves for economic uncertainties
and negative fund balances, it could avoid outside fiscal intervention.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Analyze and update cash-flow projections at least monthly.
2. Include the contribution to the PERS retirement system for all classified
employees in its calculations of the total cost of compensation.
3. Continue to ensure that only ongoing dollars from restricted funding sources pay
for permanent staff compensation.
4. Be cautious in allowing restricted programs to encroach on the unrestricted
general fund, especially during times of difficult fiscal challenges.
5. Expand its audit of budgeted positions and those authorized in position control to
include more frequent review and comparison of the payroll to position control
and budget.
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6. Determine how to support future payments from other sources if the market
values of the investments fail to rebound.
7. Immediately conduct a re-enrollment to ensure that only eligible retirees and
dependents are enrolled in the health and other benefit plans.
8. Update its master plan every two years.
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multiyear Financial projections
FCMAT validated revenue and expenditure allocations included in the Orange Unified
School District’s 2008-09 first interim general fund budget and developed an independent
multiyear financial projection (MYFP) for 2009-10 and 2010-11 using FCMAT’s Budget
Explorer software. The base year of the projection is 2008-09, and the variables used by
FCMAT are consistent with the most current School Services of California Dartboard and
any mid-year reductions that are completed and signed by the Governor as of the time of
this review.
Multiyear financial projections are required by Assembly Bill (AB)1200 and AB 2756
and are a part of the adoption budget and interim reporting process. In June 2004, AB
2756 (Daucher) was passed and signed into law on an urgency basis. This legislation
made substantive changes to the financial accountability and oversight processes used
to monitor the fiscal position of school districts and county offices of education. Among
other things, AB 2756 strengthened the roles of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
(SPI), the County Office of Education and FCMAT and their ability to intervene during
fiscal crises.
There are inherent limitations with any forecast of financial data because calculations
are based on certain assumptions and criteria that include enrollment trends, projected
cost-of-living increases, projections for deferrals, forecasts for utilities, fuel and other
consumables as well as economic conditions at the state, federal and local levels.
Therefore, the budget forecasting model is based on certain criteria and assumptions
rather than a prediction of exact numbers. Multiyear financial projections facilitate more
informed decision-making and provide the ability to forecast the fiscal impact of current
decisions, but these projections should be updated at least during each interim financial
reporting period and in preparation for negotiations.
To evaluate a multiyear projection, attention is focused on the district’s ability to meet
its reserve requirement demonstrating a positive unappropriated fund balance. FCMAT
has analyzed deficit spending trends that demonstrate the need for the district to make
adjustments either to increase revenue or decrease expenditures, or both, to maintain a
positive unappropriated fund balance. When the unappropriated fund balance is negative,
the deficit balance is the amount by which the budgeted expenditures must be reduced to
meet the reserve requirements under AB1200 guidelines.
If a district is unable to meet its financial obligations for the current or two subsequent
fiscal years, or has a qualified or negative budget certification, the county superintendent
of schools is required notify the governing board of the district and the SPI. The county
office of education must follow Education Code section 42127.6 when assisting a school
district in this situation. In the case of a district that does not meet its required reserve
levels, the intent of the MYFP is to assist the county and the district in formulating a plan
to regain fiscal solvency and restore the required ending fund balance reserves levels.
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FCMAT reviewed the district’s records, interviewed staff members and examined
financial reports to gather the information needed for the multiyear financial projection.
FCMAT’s multiyear financial projection indicates that the district will not meet its reserve
requirement in the current and two subsequent fiscal years without a detailed plan to
increase revenue and/or reduce expenditures and cease deficit spending. FCMAT’s review
of the district’s finances, including preparation of a multiyear financial projection using
FCMAT’s Budget Explorer program, indicates that the district’s fiscal condition may
deteriorate far more than projected by the district during the first interim budget report.
The most significant factor contributing to this situation is the impact of the growing state
budget crisis.
Sources of Information
In addition to staff interviews, the FCMAT team utilized several district documents to
develop a baseline and future assumptions for the MYFP including:
• Approval letters from the county office regarding the adopted budget and interim
reports
• 2008-09 SACS electronic dat. file for the first interim budget report
• Financial system budget and actual reports
• Unaudited actuals reports from 2004-05 through 2007-08 for all funds and
supporting schedules
• Revenue limit worksheets including all supporting schedules for 2007-08 and
2008-09
• Historical enrollment information for the current year and prior five fiscal years
and projections for the subsequent two years
• Data regarding interfund transfers for 2007-08 and 2008-09
• P1, P2 and P3 attendance reports and CBEDS data for the district from 2005-06
through 2008-09
• An analysis of supplemental revenue sources such as redevelopment funds,
general obligation bonds, etc.
• An analysis of any one-time revenues or expenditures included in the 2008-09
budget
• Position control spreadsheets identifying approved positions, account code, FTE,
salary and benefit placement
• Actual payroll registers for the 2008-09 fiscal year
• Salary schedules and salary placement information for all employee groups
• Staffing allocations formulas by site for classified and certificated personnel
• District and departmental organization charts
• General fund cash flow statements for 2008-09
• Long-term debt schedules, 2007-08 and 2008-09
• District-calculated multiyear projections prepared outside the SACS multiyear
format for 2008-09
• Collective bargaining agreements for all employee groups
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• AB1200 disclosure documents for the most recent salary settlements for all
employee groups
• Current salary proposals by both the district and the bargaining units
• Actuarial reports for health and welfare retiree benefits as required by GASB 45
• Historical information on the health and welfare rates for the prior four years
• Independent audit reports, 2004-05 through 2007-08
• COP agreements
• A SRP program cost/savings analysis
• An OPEB bond fiscal consultant analysis and official statement
• Board minutes for the 2007-08 and 2008-09 fiscal years
Significant Assumptions
FCMAT prepared its MYFPs without salary schedule increases to the staff through
the entire projection period. Changes in the salary schedule are subject to negotiations.
FCMAT included the impact of the Governor’s budget proposals for the 2008-09 and
2009-10 fiscal years, which include a significant mid-year state funding reduction in the
current fiscal year as well as additional reductions in the budget year. Other significant
assumptions include continued declining enrollment and related ADA, and no staffing
reductions.
Also included in the projection are the following:
• The average cost of step-and-column movement for all contracted salaries and the
associated cost of employer-paid statutory benefits of the following:
2.3% for the certificated bargaining unit staff
2.0% for the classified bargaining unit staff
1.2% for the management/confidential/supervisory staff, referred to by the
district as the leadership group
• No increases for health and welfare costs.
• Increases in general operating expenditures based on the California Consumer
Price Index and other economic indicators.
The document attached as Appendix A to this report provides a complete list of all
assumptions utilized in the MYFP.
Reconciliation of MYFP to District Budget
FCMAT developed its projection utilizing a different set of assumptions than those
assumed by the district in its 2008-09 first interim budget report. The following table
provides a reconciliation of the changes.
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Table 3 - Reconciliation of FCMAT Projection to District Budget 2008-09
FCMAT Orange USD Difference
Beginning Fund Balance $29,517,256 $29,517,256 $0
Revenues $227,544,232 $236,057,774 -$8,513,542
Expenditures -$249,762,058 -$249,988,415 $226,357
Transfers In/Other Sources $1,124,450 $1,124,450 $0
Transfers Out/Other Uses -$1,208,110 -$1,208,110 $0
Ending Fund Balance $7,215,770 $15,502,955 -$8,287,185
Detail of Ending Fund Balance:
Reserve for Econ Uncertainty $7,529,105 $7,535,896 -$6,791
Other Reserves $275,000 $275,000 $0
Board Designated $2,878,719 $2,878,719 $0
Undesignated and Available -$3,467,054 $4,813,340 -$8,280,394
The district assumed a 5.66% COLA for its revenue limit funding reduced by a 4.713%
deficit, which were the industry standards at the time the budget was prepared. FCMAT
utilized the Governor’s budget mid-year funding reduction proposal, which provides a
5.66% COLA, but applies a 9.68% deficit. This decreased projected revenues by more
than $8.3 million in the 2008-09 year.
FCMAT projects that the district’s 2008-09 P2 ADA will be 92 greater than projected
by the district, increasing revenues by $562,000. The difference in ADA is driven by
projected actual attendance factors. FCMAT utilized the district’s historical average of
95.4%, and the district utilized 95%.
Title I revenues were reduced by $47,000 to the amount allocated to the district in the
California Department of Education (CDE) apportionment schedule.
Lottery revenues were reduced by $376,000 and $231,000 for the unrestricted and
restricted resources, respectively, to reflect actual prior year annual ADA counts and
the most recent lottery funding estimate from School Services of California’s 2009
Governor’s Budget Proposal Financial Dartboard.
Other adjustments reducing revenues by $105,000 accounted for the balance of the
difference between FCMAT and district projections.
Regarding expenditures, books and supplies were reduced $231,000 to balance the
reduction in restricted lottery funds and $47,000 to balance Title I funding adjustments
as noted above. Other adjustments adding $41,000 accounted for the balance of the
difference in expenditures.
The net impact of all changes was to decrease the district’s ending fund balance by $8.3
million from $15.5 million to $7.2 million. The reduced expenditures resulted in a slightly
lower reserve for economic uncertainties. All these adjustments created a general fund
shortfall of $3.4 million.
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FCMAT also included the following significant assumptions for the m MYFP’s 2009-10
and 2010-11 fiscal years.
1. FCMAT’s projection indicates district enrollment will decline by 552 and 594
students in the 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years, respectively. The district
projected enrollment will remain stable through this same period. FCMAT
utilized the cohort survival technique, which indicates the general pattern of
declining enrollment over the past several years will continue through the MYFP
period. The section of this report titled “Declining Enrollment” includes more
information.
2. The district’s 2008-09 first interim budget report MYFP includes $10.2 million
in unspecified unrestricted expenditure reductions. FCMAT did not assume these
reductions in its MYFP because the specifics have yet to be developed, although
the district staff and the school board had begun to identify these reductions as of
the writing of this report. The cumulative impact of this assumption is to reduce
the general fund ending fund balance by $20.4 million by the end of the 2010-11
fiscal year relative to the district’s first interim MYFP.
3. The district did not provide for workers compensation insurance premiums in the
2008-09 fiscal year budget since it plans to draw on the fund 68 self-insurance
pool residual from its workers compensation self-insured program. The district
converted from a self-insured to a fully insured program in the 2008-09 fiscal
year, leaving a surplus of $8.6 million in fund 68. FCMAT and the district
assumed funding for workers compensation premiums will again be included in
the general fund budget beginning with the 2009-10 fiscal year.
4. The district’s MYFP projected 16.8% and 3.3% increases in the general fund
contribution to restricted programs for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 fiscal years,
respectively. FCMAT’s MYFP includes increases of 10.9% and 4.2% respectively
reflecting differing assumptions regarding the carryover of restricted program
resources.
A detailed report of the FCMAT MYFP is attached as Appendix B to this report.
Deficit Spending
The district experienced general fund surpluses in recent years. However, the district
began deficit spending in the general fund beginning in the 2008-09 fiscal year, and
FCMAT projects that this will continue through the 2010-11 year unless new and
significant budget reductions or revenue enhancements are implemented.
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This general fund shift of negative $27 million (from a $4.9 million surplus to a $22.3
million deficit) in the 2008-09 year is the result of a significant decrease in projected
revenues years and increasing expenditures.
The following table provides a summary of the deficit spending trend.
Table 4 - Deficit Spending, General Fund
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Revenues $223,421,611 $251,269,732 $340,625,171 $227,544,232 $218,600,763 $216,166,223
Expenditures $219,283,199 $247,181,096 $240,835,220 $249,762,058 $243,854,962 $247,511,896
Subtotal $4,138,412 $4,088,636 $99,789,951 -$22,217,826 -$25,254,199 -$31,345,673
Transfers In/-Out -$2,149,454 -$1,255,279 -$94,813,681 -$83,660 -$1,208,110 -$1,208,110
Surplus/-Deficit $1,988,958 $2,833,357 $4,976,270 -$22,301,486 -$26,462,309 -$32,553,783
Fund Balance:
Beginning $19,718,671 $21,707,629 $24,540,986 $29,517,256 $7,215,770 -$19,246,539
Ending $21,707,629 $24,540,986 $29,517,256 $7,215,770 -$19,246,539 -$51,800,322
The 2007-08 revenues used in the above table include $94.5 million in proceeds from the
OPEB bond issuance, and the transfers in/out include transfer of proceeds to the retiree
benefits fund.
The cumulative increase in revenues from 2005-06 to 2008-09 was 1.85%, while
expenditures increased 13.90%, creating the deficit spending.
Components of Ending Fund Balance
The following table summarizes the ending fund balance of the general fund per
FCMAT’s projection, including reserves against fund balance. FCMAT’s projection
indicates the district will experience a negative ending fund balance exceeding $51
million in the 2010-11 fiscal year without revenue enhancements or new budget
reductions.
Table 5 - Components of Ending Fund Balance, General Fund
2008 - 09 2009 - 10 2010 - 11
Ending Fund Balance $7,215,770 -$19,246,539 -$51,800,321
Components of Ending Fund Balance
Revolving Cash $125,000 $125,000 $125,000
Stores $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Legally Restricted Balance $0 $5,345 $10,717
Designated for Economic $7,529,105 $7,351,892 $7,461,600
Uncertainties
Other Designated $2,878,719 $0 $0
Shortfall -$3,467,054 -$26,878,776 -$59,547,638
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Shortfall
The projected deficits created ending fund balance shortfalls of $3.4 million, $26.8
million and $59.5 million in 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 of respectively. A shortfall
is the difference between the minimum 3% state recommended reserve for economic
uncertainties plus all other required and designated reserves and the projected ending
fund balance. FCMAT’s projected shortfalls are compared to the unappropriated ending
fund balance in the district’s multiyear financial projection in the following table.
Table 6 - Reconciliation of FCMAT Projection of Shortfall
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Shortfall, Ending Fund Balance:
FCMAT - Projected -$3,467,054 -$26,878,776 -$59,547,638
Orange USD - Budgeted $4,813,340 $4,000,641 $1,799,874
Difference -$8,280,394 -$30,879,417 -$61,347,512
State Budget Crisis
The Governor declared a fiscal emergency and invoked the provisions of Proposition 58
in response to California’s rapidly deteriorating economic situation and its effect on state
revenues. Proposition 58 prohibits the state from acting on any other legislation until
legislation to address the fiscal crisis is signed by the Governor. The legislature has met
since November 2008 to develop a new state budget, but none has been finalized.
Both sides acknowledge that the solution will require significant funding reductions for
public education. School Services of California (SSC) and FCMAT concur that school
districts should assume the Governor’s proposals in their financial planning.
SSC calculated new deficits for school district revenue limits to reflect the Governor’s
proposals. These new deficits are as follows:
2008-09 = 9.69%
2009-10 and 2010-11 = 16.16%
These projected deficits are projected to decrease district funding by $8.3 million in
2008-09, $10 million in 2009-10 and $9.3 million in 2010-11. The cumulative impact of
$27.6 million for these funding reductions over three years would be devastating to the
district’s financial position.
Categorical Program Flexibility
The Governor’s budget proposal would allow school districts to use their state-funded
categorical program allocations for virtually any purpose subject to a public hearing
process. FCMAT did not incorporate any of these flexibility provisions into the MYFP since
the decision on how this funding would be utilized belongs to the school board. FCMAT
cannot assume any particular categorically restricted program would be terminated.
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Declining Enrollment
Proper enrollment tracking and analysis of ADA are essential to providing a solid
foundation for budget planning. When enrollment and related ADA are declining, the
district must exercise extreme caution regarding significant budgetary impacts such
as negotiations with collective bargaining units, staffing ratios and deficit spending to
avoid fiscal insolvency. Diligent planning will enable the district to better understand its
financial objectives and strategies to sustain future financial stability.
FCMAT reviewed the district’s enrollment and ADA trends for 2003-04 through 2008-09.
The review compared the October California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS)
student enrollment counts to the April P-2 ADA actual data.
The district has experienced declining enrollment for several years, and FCMAT
projects this trend will continue during the multiyear financial projection period. District
California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) enrollment excluding charter schools
has declined from 29,797 in 2003-04 to 28,040 in 2008-09, a cumulative decrease of
5.9%. While enrollment increased by 120 students in the 2008-09 year, FCMAT projects
enrollment will again decline to 26,893 in 2010-11, a loss of another 1,147 students.
Methodology
The method utilized to project district enrollment is the traditional cohort-survival
technique, which groups students by grade level upon entry and tracks them annually.
This method evaluates the longitudinal relationship of the number of students passing
from one grade to the next in the subsequent year. In doing so, it more closely accounts
for retention and student transfer to and from the district on a grade-by-grade basis.
Although other enrollment forecasting techniques are available, the cohort-survival
method is usually the best choice for school districts because of its sensitivity to
incremental changes in several key variables.
Percentages are calculated from historical enrollment data to determine a reliable
percentage of increase or decrease in enrollment between any two grades. For example, if
100 students enrolled in first grade in 2006-07 and that number increased to 104 students
in second grade in 2007-08, the percentage of survival would have been 104% or a ratio
of 1.04. These ratios are calculated between each pair of grades or years in school districts
over several recent years. The ratios used are the key factors in the reliability of the
projections given the validity of the data at the starting point. The strength of the ratios
lies in the fact that each ratio encompasses collectively the variables that could possibly
account for an increase or decrease in the size of a grade cohort as it moves to the next
grade level.
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Enrollment variables include the following:
• Birth rates and trends
• Historical ratio of enrollment progression between grade levels
• Changes in educational programs
• Inter-district transfers
• Migration patterns in\out of schools
• Changes in local and regional demographics
• Industry changes – new industry coming to, or existing industry moving from the
area
• Residential housing starts and the correlation of housing starts with local, state or
national economics
FCMAT projected kindergarten enrollments utilizing a birthrate analysis that averaged
the previous five years ratios of kindergarten enrollments with Orange County birth
counts five years prior. This calculation blends the most current five-year enrollment ratio
with kindergarten-eligible students for the upcoming school year.
The following table reflects the data and methodology utilized for the kindergarten
enrollment projection.
Table 7: Kindergarten Enrollment Projections
Calendar Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Number of Live Births 46,189 46,509 46,980 45,492 44,796
School Year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Kindergarten Class 2,146 2,175 2,097 2,048 2,109
% of Enrollment / Births 4.65% 4.68% 4.46% 4.50% 4.71%
Average 4.60%
Source: Department of Health Services Statistical Data
FCMAT then used an average of the previous two years utilizing CBEDS historical
enrollment information and applying the cohort-survival technique to project enrollment
for grades one through 12.
The following tables reflect the historical and projected enrollment. The table excludes the
district’s two charter middle school enrollment counts.
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Table 8: Historical Enrollment Data
2006/07
2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2007/08 2008/09
CBEDS
CBEDS CBEDS CBEDS CBEDS CBEDS
Kindergarten 2,146 2,175 2,097 2,048 2,109 2,085
1st Grade 2,440 2,247 2,553 2,324 2,206 2,185
2nd Grade 2,448 2,358 2,185 2,309 2,231 2,171
3rd Grade 2,598 2,390 2,321 2,114 2,230 2,262
Total 1-3 7,486 6,995 7,059 6,747 6,667 6,618
4th Grade 2,651 2,510 2,348 2,249 2,105 2,289
5th Grade 2,506 2,609 2,430 2,272 2,211 2,124
6th Grade 2,582 2,462 2,575 2,430 2,260 2,244
Total 4-6 7,739 7,581 7,353 6,951 6,576 6,657
7th Grade 1,431 1,483 1,311 1,391 1,333 1,258
8th Grade 1,495 1,378 1,421 1,260 1,369 1,346
Total 7-8 2,926 2,861 2,732 2,651 2,702 2,604
9th Grade 2,520 2,637 2,535 2,486 2,429 2,571
10th Grade 2,518 2,401 2,515 2,494 2,492 2,456
11th Grade 2,223 2,340 2,271 2,465 2,487 2,516
12th Grade 2,239 2,176 2,193 2,295 2,458 2,533
Total 9-12 9,500 9,554 9,514 9,740 9,866 10,076
Total CBEDS 29,797 29,166 28,755 28,137 27,920 28,040
Enrollment Change (631) (411) (618) (217) 120
Table 9: Projected Enrollment Data
Kindergarten 2,072 2,026
1st Grade 2,269 2,255
2nd Grade 2,092 2,173
3rd Grade 2,131 2,053
Total 1-3 6,492 6,481
4th Grade 2,235 2,105
5th Grade 2,249 2,195
6th Grade 2,115 2,239
Total 4-6 6,599 6,539
7th Grade 1,235 1,164
8th Grade 1,227 1,205
Total 7-8 2,462 2,369
9th Grade 2,466 2,247
10th Grade 2,522 2,418
11th Grade 2,388 2,452
12th Grade 2,487 2,361
Total 9-12 9,862 9,478
Total CBEDS 27,488 26,893
Enrollment Change (552) (594)
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Average Daily Attendance
To calculate the district’s revenue limit, state aid is calculated on the greater of current
or prior year period two (P-2) reports for ADA. Because the district is in declining
enrollment, the multiyear projection will use the prior-year ADA to calculate the state
apportionment.
To project ADA, FCMAT applied the average of the previous five year’s actual attendance
rate factors to project P2 ADA in the multiyear financial projection years. That average
was 95.4%, which is higher than the industry standard of 94%.
Since ADA is the primary source of funding for the general fund, the district must apply
the appropriate time and resources necessary to manage and monitor these projections.
The ADA projections will change over time and should be adjusted frequently, at
least during the adoption of the district’s budget and during the interim budget report
filing periods. Monthly adjustments that calculate the difference between the projected
ADA and the actual ADA reported would provide the district with the most up to
date information and allow management to react to changes in trends. Historical and
future trends require careful analysis that considers a variety of factors, including
charter schools, county office and district special education programs, nonpublic school
attendance, and prior-year adjustments.
Revenues
FCMAT’s revenue projections were developed as noted below.
Revenue Limit Sources - FCMAT’s calculations of revenue limit funding for the entire
projection period are based on School Services of California (SSC) 2009 Financial
Projection Dartboard - Governor’s Budget Proposal assumptions and FCMAT’s projection
of ADA. The following table provides the details of this calculation.
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Table 10 - Revenue Limit Calculation
RevenueLimit
Description BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
1.BaseRevenueLimitPerADA
1.a.StateAvgBaseRLPerADA(PriorYear) $5,821.00 $6,150.00 $6,459.00
1.b.BaseRLperADA(PriorYear) $5,786.71 $6,115.71 $6,424.71
2.InflationIncrease $329 $309 $32
3.AllOtherAdjustments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
4.CurrentBaseRevenueLimitPerADA $6,115.71 $6,424.71 $6,456.71
RevenueLimitSubjectToDeficit
5.BaseRevenueLimit
5.a.BaseRevenueLimitPerADA(Line4) $6,115.71 $6,424.71 $6,456.71
5.b.PriorYearP2ADA 26,628.73 26,743.18 26,212.56
5.b.i.PriorYr.ADAAdjustment 0.00 0.00 0.00
5.b.ii.NetPriorYr.RevenueLimitADA 26,628.73 26,743.18 26,212.56
5.c.CurrentYr.RLADA(excludingCharterADA) 26,743.18 26,212.56 25,645.16
5.d.ADAUsedforRevenueLimit(beforeadjustments) $26,743.18 $26,743.18 $26,212.56
5.d.i.CurrentYr.CharterSchl.ADA $2,148.20 $2,109.74 $2,096.93
5.d.ii.Deduct:NecessarySmallSchoolsADA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
5.d.iii.COECommSchs/SpEd $254.60 $254.60 $254.60
5.e.ADAusedforRevenueLimit 26,997.78 26,997.78 26,467.16
5.f.TotalBaseRevenueLimit $165,110,593.12 $173,452,907.14 $170,890,776.64
6.AllowanceforNecessarySmallSchools $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
7.GainorLossfromInterdistrictAttendanceAgreements $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
8.MealsforNeedyPupils $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
9.SpecialRevenueLimitAdjustments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
10.BeginningTeacherSalary $545,269.00 $545,269.00 $545,269.00
11.Less:ClassSizePenaltiesAdjustment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
12.TotalBeforeDeficit $165,655,862.12 $173,998,176.14 $171,436,045.64
DeficitCalculation
13.RevenueLimitDeficit: 9.68500% 16.16100% 16.16100%
13.a.LosstoDeficit $16,043,770.25 $28,119,845.25 $27,705,779.34
14.SubTotal,AfterDeficit $149,612,091.87 $145,878,330.89 $143,730,266.30
OtherRevenueLimitItemsNetofAnyDeficit
15.UnemploymentInsuranceRevenue $343,462.00 $343,462.00 $343,462.00
16.ContinuationHighSchoolRevenue $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
17.Less:LongerDay/yearPenalty $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
18.Less:ExcessROC/PReservesAdjustment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
19.Less:PERSReduction $966,485.00 (1) $985,814.70 $1,005,530.99
20.PERSSafetyAdjustment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
21.Total,OtherRevenueLimitItemsNetofanyDeficit ($623,023.00) ($642,352.70) ($662,068.99)
22.Total,RevenueLimit $148,989,068.87 $145,235,978.19 $143,068,197.31
RevenueLimitLocalSources
23.PropertyTaxes $118,783,310.00 $118,783,310.00 $118,783,310.00
24.MiscellaneousTaxes $4.00 $4.00 $4.00
25.CommunityRedevelopmentFunds $6,800.00 $6,800.00 $6,800.00
26.Less:CharterSchoolsIn-lieuTaxes ($8,782,722.00) ($8,848,218.55) ($8,978,425.39)
27.Total,RevenueLimit-LocalSources $110,007,392.00 $109,941,895.45 $109,811,688.61
28.CharterSchoolGeneralPurposeBlockGrantOffset(UnifiedDistrictsOnly) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
29.StateAidPortionofRevenueLimit $38,981,676.87 $35,294,082.74 $33,256,508.70
BasicAidStatus
30.FundingModelUsed:("BasicAid"or"RevenueLimit") RevenueLimit RevenueLimit RevenueLimit
31.EducationalRevenueAugmentationFundAllocation(ERAF) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
32.TotalBasicAidFundingReceived N/A N/A N/A
OtherItems
33.Less:CountyOfficeFundsTransfer $1,476,506.00 $1,476,506.00 $1,476,506.00
34.AllOtherAdjustments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
35.Total,OtherItems ($1,476,506.00) ($1,476,506.00) ($1,476,506.00)
36.TotalStateAidPortionofRevenueLimit $37,505,170.87 $33,817,576.74 $31,780,002.70
ReconciliationtoSACSForm01
37.TotalStateAidPortionofRevenueLimit(Line36) $37,505,170.87 $33,817,576.74 $31,780,002.70
38.Total,RevenueLimit-LocalSources $110,007,392.00 $109,941,895.45 $109,811,688.61
39.TotalCombinedRevenueLimit $147,512,562.87 $143,759,472.19 $141,591,691.31
RevenueLimitTransfers
40.RestrictedRevenueLimit $6,252,354.00 $6,252,354.00 $6,252,354.00
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Projection:OrangeUnifiedSchoolDistrict-2008-091stInterim
RevenueLimit
Description BaseYear Rules Year1 Year2 Note
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
ReconciliationofTotalRevenueLimitSources
41.RevenueLimitStateAid-PriorYear $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
42.PERSRevenueLimitReduction(Line19) $966,485.00 $985,814.70 $1,005,530.99
43.TotalUnrestrictedRevenueLimitSources $142,226,693.87 $138,492,932.89 $136,344,868.30
OTHERNONREVENUELIMITITEMS
44.CoreAcademicProgram $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
45.CaliforniaHighSchoolExitExam $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
46.PupilPromotionandRetention,andLowSTARScoreProgram $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
47.ApprenticeshipFunding $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
48.CommunityDaySchoolAdditionalFunding $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
49.OtherStateApportionments-CurrentYear $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
50.TotalOtherNonRevenueLimitItems $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Rules:
(1) Rulesapplied:ClasStep%,ClassCOLA
For 2008-09, the district assumed a 5.66% revenue limit COLA reduced by a 4.713% deficit,
which were the industry standards when the budget was prepared. FCMAT utilized the
Governor’s budget mid-year funding reduction proposal, which provides a 5.66% COLA but
applies a 9.68% deficit. This decreased revenues by $8.3 million in the 2008-09 year.
For 2009-10 and 2010-11, the district prepared its revenue limit projections assuming
COLAs of 5.60% and 3.50% respectively, with deficits projected at 10.31% for both
years. FCMAT’s projection utilizes a 5.02% and .50% COLA for the two years, with
deficits at 16.16% for both years. This resulted in a decrease in revenue limit funding of
$10 million in 2009-10 and $9.3 million in 2010-11 relative to the district’s 2008-09 first
interim budget report multiyear financial projection. Cumulatively over the current and
two subsequent years, the FCMAT revenue limit projection is $27.6 million less than the
districts’ projection as a result of the increased deficit.
Federal/Other State/Other Local Revenues - For the 2008-09 fiscal year, FCMAT
projected federal, other state and local revenues at the same amounts as those included in
the district’s 2008-09 first interim budget report, with the following exceptions:
Title I revenues were reduced by $47,000 to the amount allocated to the district
per the CDE’s apportionment schedule.
Lottery revenues were reduced by $376,000 and $231,000 for the unrestricted and
restricted resources, respectively, to reflect actual prior year annual ADA counts
and the most recent lottery funding estimate per SSC’s 2009 Governor’s Budget
Proposal Financial Dartboard.
For the 2009-10 and 2010-11 FCMAT assumed flat funding levels for federal
programs and a minimal .5% cost-of-living adjustment for state programs in 2010-
11 only consistent with the SSC Dartboard.
Locally funded program revenues were also projected to remain at current levels.
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Federal Economic Stimulus Bill - the U.S. Congress and the new presidential
administration recently passed an economic stimulus package that provides additional
funding for public schools and may benefit Orange Unified for the 2009-10 and 2010-11
fiscal years. However, the full effects of the legislation remain unclear. The district should
continue to balance its budget and assume these funds will be unavailable. Adjustments
can be made when the legislation’s full effects are known.
All Other Financing Sources - FCMAT’s MYFP for 2008-09 includes $1.1 million in
proceeds from capital leases. These proceeds are recognized at the inception of the
lease and are offset in the budget by a balancing entry to capital outlay. This amount
is eliminated in the 2009-10 and 2010-11 years of the projection, consistent with the
district’s 2008-09 first interim MYFP.
Interfund Borrowing - Internal borrowing between district funds is authorized by
Education Code Section 42603, which allows school districts to borrow temporarily
between funds to address cash flow shortages. This type of borrowing has several
limitations. No more than 75% of the money held in any fund during the current fiscal
year may be transferred. In addition, if the transfer is completed prior to the last 120 days
of the fiscal year, the funds must be repaid by June 30 of the same fiscal year. If funds are
transferred within the last 120 days of the fiscal year, repayment must be made prior to
June 30 of the subsequent fiscal year.
The district plans to borrow $24.3 million from various funds to supplant general fund
cash flow. TRANs have not been implemented in the current or prior fiscal years, yielding
a savings of issuance and interest costs to the general fund. The district plans to repay the
loans within the statutory period in accordance with Education Code 42603. The district
should consider a mid-year TRANs if the district’s cash-flow position deteriorates as a
result of the state budget crisis. More information is available in the section of this report
titled “Cash Flow and Proposed Cash Deferrals.”
Staffing Levels
FCMAT did not assume any changes to district staffing levels or formulas in its multiyear
financial projection.
Staff Compensation Adjustments
FCMAT’s MYFP includes step-and-column movement across all salary schedules at the
following rates:
• 2.3% for certificated bargaining unit staff
• 2.0% for classified bargaining unit staff
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• 1.2% for management/confidential/supervisory staff, referred to by the district as
the leadership group
FCMAT’s projection was prepared assuming no adjustments (either increases or
decreases) would be implemented for all district staff for the entire projection period.
Negotiations with all district bargaining units for the 2008-09 fiscal year remain
unsettled.
The district estimates the cost of 1% is as follows:
Certificated nonmanagement staff $1,169,158
Classified nonmanagement staff $ 418,346
Management/supervisory/confidential staff $ 175,692
TOTAL $1,763,196
Employee Benefits
Statutorily provided employer-paid benefit programs were increased proportionately to
increases in the salaries they are based upon. These benefits are as follows:
State Teachers Retirement System
Public Employees Retirement System
Social Security and Medicare
State Unemployment Insurance
PERS Revenue Limit Reduction
FCMAT did not assume any rate changes for any of the above programs.
Health and welfare benefits that are contractually required for active employees and
retirees were not increased consistent with the district’s collective bargaining agreements.
The contract provides for a district contribution to the premiums for these programs, and
FCMAT did not assume any change in these contributions.
The district did not provide for workers compensation insurance premiums in the 2008-
09 fiscal year budget since it plans to draw on the fund 68 self-insurance pool residual
from its workers compensation self-insured program. The district converted from a
self-insured to a fully insured program in the 2008-09 fiscal year, leaving a surplus of
nearly $8.7 million in fund 68 as of July 1, 2008. The staff estimated the fund would be
reduced by $1.5 million during the 2008-09 year, leaving a projected fund balance of $7.2
million on June 30, 2009. The district’s actuarial report indicates $4.5 million should be
maintained in the fund to achieve an 80% confidence level that estimated claim costs will
be funded over time.
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Since the conversion to a fully-insured plan, the district staff learned that actual
premiums and other plan costs could exceed original estimates by $1.3 million for the
2008-09 fiscal year. Staff members indicated they will recommend to the school board
that the district fund this amount from the fund 68 ending balance, reducing it to an
estimated $5.9 million as of June 30, 2009. The staff also will also recommend that the
district consider alternatives to funding this program for the 2009-10 fiscal year, including
returning to a self-funded program.
FCMAT and the district assumed funding for workers compensation premiums will again
be included in the general fund budget beginning with the 2009-10 fiscal year at a cost
similar to that the district experienced when operating a self-insured program.
Supplementary Retirement Plan - The district implemented a Supplementary Retirement
Plan (SRP) in June 2008. The program, administered by Public Agency Retirement
Services (PARS), provided 156 district employees with supplementary retiree benefits
in exchange for early retirement. The plan requires annual payments of approximately
$2 million for five years from the district’s general fund, and the first payment is due in
the 2008-09 year. FCMAT’s MYFP includes the cost of funding this plan in the district’s
general fund.
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statement number 43 required school
districts the size of Orange Unified to implement new accounting standards regarding
(OPEB) in the 2006-07 fiscal year. These standards required new accounting procedures
for the liability of these benefits for both current retirees as well as future retirees.
The district administers a defined benefit postemployment plan, where plan assets may
be used only for the payment of benefits to the members of that plan. The plan assets are
accounted for in the retiree benefits fund, which is an irrevocable trust. Since plan assets
are held in an irrevocable trust, investments of plan assets may include investments in
equity securities or mutual funds and are not subject to the same limitation on eligible
securities that apply to other district funds as per Government Code Section 16430 and
California Education Code Section 41001.
The retiree benefits fund is a single-employer defined benefit postemployment health-
care plan that covers eligible retired employees of the district. The fund provides health
insurance benefits to eligible retirees and their spouses. As of October 1, 2007, the date of
the latest actuarial valuation, the plan covered 917 retirees and their beneficiaries, as well
as 1,719 active employees.
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Retired plan members and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits are required to
contribute specified amounts annually toward the cost of health insurance premiums. Plan
members are required to contribute $150 annually for two-party coverage and $300 for
family coverage if dependent coverage is elected. The district is required to contribute the
balance of the current premium cost.
Per the 2007-08 district audit report, the funded status of the plan as of the most recent
actuarial valuation date was as follows:
Actuarial
Actuarial Accrued Unfunded
Valuation Value of Liability AAL Funded
Date Assets (AAL) (UAAL) Ratio_
10/1/2007 2,171,175 167,391,481 165,220,306 1%
In May 2008, the district issued $94.7 million in OPEB bonds to partially fund its retiree
benefit obligation (information is available in the “OPEB Bonds” section of this report),
significantly increasing the assets of the retiree benefits plan. The following table shows
the elements of the district’s annual OPEB cost for the year, the amount actually paid on
behalf of the plan, and changes in the district’s net OPEB asset to the plan for the year
ended June 30, 2008:
Table 11 - Annual OPEB Costs for 2007-08
Annual required contribution (ARC) $13,531,444
Interest on net OPEB obligation --
Adjustment to ARC --
Annual OPEB cost $13,531,444
Contributions made:
Contributions from General
Fund to Retiree Benefits Fund 1,876,518
Transfer of proceeds of retiree health
Benefits funding bonds to Retiree
Benefit Fund 93,763,635
Total contributions made 95,640,153
Increase in net OPEB asset 82,108,709
Net OPEB asset – July 1, 2007 --
Net OPEB asset – June 30, 2008 $82,108,709
Source - Orange Unified School District 2007-08 Audit Report
The value of the OPEB assets has decreased to $81 million as a result of the recent
economic downturn and its effects on the plan’s fixed income and equity investments.
This reduction in value has decreased the above net OPEB asset value by $12 million to
approximately $70 million as of January 8, 2009.
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Books and Supplies, Services and Other Operating Costs and Capital Outlay
FCMAT assumed that all books and supply and services and other operating costs line
items would increase each year by the California consumer price index (CPI). Books and
supplies were reduced by $231,000 to balance the reduction in restricted lottery funds and
$47,000 to balance Title I funding adjustments as noted above.
Capital outlay was reduced to $0 in resource 8150, routine restricted maintenance, in the
2009-10 and 2010-11 years of the projection consistent with the district’s 2008-09 first
interim budget report multiyear financial projection assumptions. All other capital outlay
amounts were included in FCMAT’s MYFP.
Other Outgo, Direct and Indirect Support Costs and Debt Service
Other Outgo - Other outgo is primarily transfers to the Orange County Department of
Education of special education apportionments and expenditures.
Direct and Indirect Support Costs - District budgets for direct and indirect support cost
charges to restricted programs and grants were not changed in the FCMAT projection.
Debt Service - FCMAT’s projection includes the same debt service obligations as the
district’s first interim projection for the entire MYFP period.
Interfund Transfers Out
The district budget includes a transfer from the general fund to the deferred maintenance
fund as a match for the state’s contribution to the deferred maintenance program.
FCMAT’s multiyear financial projection includes these same transfers.
Contributions to Restricted Programs
The district is projected to contribute to the following restricted programs in the current
and subsequent two years. The following table provides a summary of these contributions.
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Table 12 - Contributions to Restricted Programs
Contributions(8980-8999)
Name ResourceCode BaseYear Year1 Year2
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
UnrestrictedResources
Unrestricted 0000 ($20,110,919.00) ($22,206,678.51) ($23,123,032.49)
ElRanchoCharterMS 0900 ($72,036.00) ($72,036.00) ($72,036.00)
Lottery:Unrestricted 1100 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ClassSizeReductionOperations,GradesK-3 1300 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalUnrestricted ($20,182,955.00) ($22,278,714.51) ($23,195,068.49)
RestrictedResources
CommunityDaySchools 2430 $258,211.00 $277,772.71 $288,342.58
NCLB-TitleI,PartA,BasicGrantsLowIncomeandNeglected 3010 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NCLB-TitleIPartB,ReadingFirstProgram 3030 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SpecialEd:IDEABasicLocalAssistanceEntitlement,PartB,Sec611(formerlyP 3310 $0.00 $139,756.62 $226,015.79
SpecialEd:IDEAPreschoolGrants,PartB,Sec619 3315 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SpecialEd:IDEAPreschoolLocalEntitlement,PartB,Sec611 3320 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SpecialEd:IDEAPreschoolStaffDevelopment,PartB,Sec619 3345 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SpecialEd:IDEAEarlyInterventionGrants 3385 $0.00 $70.12 $395.45
VocationalPrograms:Voc&AppliedTechPrepPrograms,TitleII,Sec203(CarlP 3510 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
VocationalPrograms:Voc&ApplTechSecondaryIIC,Sec131(CarlPerkinsAct) 3550 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NCLB:TitleIV,PartA,DrugFreeSchools 3710 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NCLB:TitleII,PartA,TeacherQuality 4035 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NCLB:TitleII,PartD,EnhancingEducationThroughTechnology,FormulaGrants 4045 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NCLB:TitleII,PartD,EnhancingEducationThroughTechnology,CompetitiveGran 4046 $0.00 $0.00 $100,955.55
NCLB:TitleIII,LimitedEnglishProficiency(LEP)StudentProgram 4203 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
IndianEducation 4510 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Medi-CalBillingOption 5640 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherFederal 5810 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
After-SchoolLearning&SafeNeighborhoodPartnerships 6010 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EmergencyRepairProgram-WilliamsCase 6225 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TeacherRecruitmentandStudentSupport 6275 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Community-BasedEnglishTutoring 6285 $0.00 $2,055.50 $3,929.55
EnglishLanguageAcquisitionProgram,TeacherTraining&StudentAssistance 6286 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Lottery:InstructionalMaterials 6300 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CareerTechnicalEducationEquipmentandSupplies 6377 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SchoolSafety&ViolencePrevention,Grades8-12 6405 $0.00 $34,136.35 $39,310.52
SpecialEducation 6500 $8,124,449.00 $8,958,528.21 $9,407,620.66
SpecialEducation-ProjectWorkability(97/98) 6520 $0.00 $6,558.93 $10,972.36
SpecialEd-PreschoolLowIncidence(97/98) 6530 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SpecialEducation-IDEA 6535 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Tobacco-UsePreventionEducation:ElementaryGrades4-8 6660 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
ArtsandMusicBlockGrant 6760 $0.00 $0.00 $6,128.23
Arts,Music,andPhysicalEducationSuppliesandEquipment 6761 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AgriculturalVocationalIncentiveGrants 7010 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CaliforniaInstructionalSchoolGarden 7026 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CAHSEEIntensiveInstructionandServices 7055 $0.00 $7,309.66 $11,834.94
CAHSEEIndividualInterventionMaterials 7056 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SupplementalSchoolCounselingProgram 7080 $0.00 $59,961.82 $74,995.03
EconomicImpactAid:LimitedEnglish 7091 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Gifted&TalentedEducation(GATE) 7140 ($23,335.00) ($23,335.00) ($23,335.00)
InstructionalMaterialsRealignment,IMFRP(AB1781) 7156 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InstructionalMaterials:EnglishLanguageLearners 7157 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InstructionalMaterialsWilliamsCase 7158 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
PartnershipAcademiesProgram 7220 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Transportation:HometoSchool 7230 $2,204,692.00 $2,337,559.57 $2,416,188.66
Transportation:SpecialEducation(SeverelyDisabled/OrthopedicallyImpaired) 7240 $2,272,794.00 $2,261,493.70 $2,294,760.52
HighPrioritySchoolsGrantsProgram 7258 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
CaliforniaPeerAssistance&ReviewProgramforTeacher(CPARP) 7271 ($12,342.00) $11,084.40 $13,227.19
CertificatedStaffMentoringProgram 7276 $0.00 $1,146.48 $1,709.67
InternationalBaccalaureate(IB)Program:StaffDevelopment&Startup 7286 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
StaffDevelopment:MathematicsandReading(AB466) 7294 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
StaffDevelopment:AdministratorTraining 7325 Orange $U0.n00ified Schoo$l 0D.00istrict $0.00
SupplementaryPrograms-SpecializedSecondary 7370 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
PupilRetentionBlockGrant 7390 $0.00 $4,494.71 $5,897.68
TeacherCredentialing 7392 $0.00 $176,346.19 $181,136.65
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LEA:OrangeUnified
Projection:OrangeUnifiedSchoolDistrict-2008-091stInterim
Contributions(8980-8999)
Name ResourceCode BaseYear Year1 Year2
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
ProfessionalDevelopmentBlockGrant 7393 ($51,422.00) $4,611.17 $32,008.97
TargetedInstructionalImprovementBlockGrant 7394 $668,227.00 $668,227.00 $668,227.00
SchoolandLibraryImprovementBlockGrant 7395 ($316,826.00) ($316,826.00) ($316,826.00)
DiscretionaryBlockGrantSchoolSite 7396 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
DiscretionaryBlockGrantSchoolDistrict 7397 ($190,155.00) $0.00 $0.00
InstructionalMaterials,LibraryMaterialsandEducationTechnology 7398 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
QualityEducationInvestmentAct 7400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Ongoing&MajorMaintenanceAccount(RMA:EducationCodeSection17070.75) 8150 $7,248,662.00 $7,667,762.37 $7,751,572.49
OtherLocal 9010 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalRestricted $20,182,955.00 $22,278,714.51 $23,195,068.49
Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
As indicated above, the district contributes to several restricted programs. These
encroachments are projected to increase in future years. The district should review the
encroachment in all programs and make adjustments as necessary to reverse the increas-
ing trend.
Other Funds
The scope of FCMAT’s review did not include a review of the district’s other funds.
While FCMAT utilized data from some of these funds budgets to develop its general fund
projection, the team did not prepare a multiyear financial projection for them. These funds
are as follows:
Fund 11 - Adult education fund
Fund 12 - Child development fund
Fund 13 - Cafeteria fund
Fund 14 - Deferred maintenance fund
Fund 25 - Capital facilities fund
Fund 35 - County school facilities fund
Fund 40 - Special reserve fund for capital outlay projects
Fund 49 - Capital project fund for blended component units
Fund 52 - Debt service fund for blended component units
Fund 56 - Debt service fund
Fund 68 - Self insurance fund
Fund 71 - Retiree benefits fund
Long-Term Debt
According to the district’s 2007-08 audit report, long-term debt increased from $83
million to $193 million during the 2007-08 fiscal year, a 132% increase. New debt
issuances included $7 million in capital leases, $94 million in OPEB bonds and $10
million for an early retirement program known as a SRP. As a result, debt service funded
via the general fund increased by 138% during the same time frame.
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OPEB Bonds - In May 2008, the district issued $94,765,000 in retirement health benefits
funding bonds, otherwise known as OPEB bonds. The bonds were issued to refinance
a portion of the district’s retiree benefits obligation for eligible current and former
employees pursuant to employment contracts. Proceeds of the bond were deposited in the
district’s retiree benefits fund 71, an irrevocable trust, and invested in both fixed income
and equity securities. Future debt service on the bonds will be funded from the district’s
general fund, requiring annual payments ranging from $1.7 to $6.1 million each year
through 2043.
The bonds bear interest at defined index rates. The index rate is the lesser of the annual
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), a standard financial index used in US capital
markets, as of the index rate determination date or the highest rate allowed by law, plus
an index margin of 85 basis points, per the Series A bond issuance official statement.
Indexed interest rates have decreased from 3.5620% in June 2008 to 1.2975% in January
2009, which has lowered bond interest costs relative to original projections.
The retiree benefit financing plan anticipated that the bond proceeds and interest earnings
would satisfy the “pay-as-you-go” requirement of the district’s retiree benefit obligations,
while the district’s general fund would fund the debt service requirements of the OPEB
bonds. Consultants estimated the district would enjoy a cost savings of $98 million
through the year 2054.
However, the district staff indicated that the market value of the investment portfolio has
decreased as a result of the economic downturn of the last year. Account statements dated
January 8, 2009 indicate the values declined by more than $17 million from their original
cost, or 17.8%; fixed income securities have declined nearly 8% while equities declined
more than 31%. The following table provides a summary of these valuations:
Table 13 - OPEB Bond Proceeds Asset Valuation
Market Value
as of 1/08/09 Cost Change % Change
Short term investment fund
Cash & equivalents $5 $5 $0 0.0%
Fixed Income Securities $12,440,007 $13,491,641 -$1,051,634 -7.8%
Long term investment
fund
Cash & equivalents $125,614 $125,614 $0 0.0%
Fixed Income Securities $39,447,432 $42,827,024 -$3,379,592 -7.9%
Equities $29,036,822 $42,165,264 -$13,128,442 -31.1%
Total $81,049,880 $98,609,548 -$17,559,668 -17.8%
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The short-term risk of the devaluation of the bond proceeds is somewhat limited in that
the district has the first two years retiree benefit obligations funded with fixed securities
in the short-term investment fund. The ultimate risk is that the long-term investment
fund assets will not recover their value sufficiently to meet the district’s retiree benefit
obligations in a timely manner, forcing any excess cost to be funded from the district’s
general fund.
The district should seek advice from an independent third-party investment advisor
regarding strategies to address the decline in asset value that will restore the plan to its
original structure and viability.
Certificates of Participation - The district maintains a financing agreement with
the Orange Schools Financing Corporation regarding the issuance of $53 million in
Certificates of Participation (COPs) in 2003. The corporation is a separate legal entity
formed for the sole purpose of financing equipment and other capital outlay items and
leasing these to the district. COPs are long-term debt instruments that are tax exempt.
Because of the favorable tax treatment, COPs are usually issued at or below current
market rates to investors.
The district is scheduled to make lease payments to the corporation until 2029.
The primary funding source for district lease payments is redevelopment revenues.
Transactions for the COPs are included in district fund 40, special reserve fund for capital
outlay projects, and fund 56, debt service fund.
The staff indicated that the district recently considered issuing additional COPs to
finance facility modernization projects. The district should postpone consideration of any
additional debt issuance until the state budget has been stabilized, final funding amounts
are identified and district cash-flow needs more clearly known.
Supplementary Retirement Program (SRP) - The Supplementary Retirement Plan
implemented in June 2008 requires annual payments of approximately $2 million for
five years from the district’s general fund. The first payment is due in the 2008-09 year.
FCMAT’s MYFP includes the cost of funding this plan in the district’s general fund.
Special Tax Revenue Bonds – The Orange Unified School District Public Financing
Authority issued four special tax revenue bonds to fund the construction of district
facilities via four community facilities districts. As of June 30, 2008, the principal balance
outstanding on the bonds was $22,375,000. Bond debt service is provided via the special
tax levied for these purposes against homeowners of the four districts, and no allocations
are required from the district’s general fund. Transactions of all the community facilities
districts are included in district fund 49, capital project fund for blended component units,
and fund 52, debt service fund for blended component units.
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Capital Facilities Fund
The district allocated $741,000 of its $850,000 budgeted revenues of the capital facilities
fund No. 25 to fund facilities department positions. This fund is utilized to account
for impact fees on local commercial, industrial and residential development, otherwise
known as developer fees.
FCMAT’s MYFP was prepared under the assumption that these positions will continue to
be funded from fund No. 25 throughout the projection period. The district should develop
a contingency plan for these positions if the capital facilities fund revenues and ending
balance prove insufficient to continue funding these positions.
The Government Code limits the amount of administrative costs chargeable to the capital
facilities fund to 3% of development fees collected. The district should consult with legal
counsel to determine whether the cost of these positions is within the 3% limitation of the
code and develop a contingency plan if the district is found to be noncompliant.
Carryover of Restricted Funds
FCMAT’s multiyear projection was prepared utilizing the district’s 2008-09 first interim
budget report. This report contained carryover of unspent restricted categorical funds
from the 2007-08 year that was included in the 2008-09 budget. While FCMAT adjusted
many of these amounts back out of the budget for the 2009-10 year, some amounts
were left intact. These amounts are immaterial to the projection and do not affect the
conclusions, findings or recommendations in FCMAT’s report.
Financial Projection Tools
The district has historically developed multiyear financial projections using Excel
spreadsheets and other tools other than the district’s QSS software program. The district
should use FCMAT’s free Web-based Budget Explorer financial program as a planning
tool to develop multiyear financial projections. This will improve the effectiveness of
these projections and help guide the district’s financial planning.
FCMAT’s Fiscal Health Risk Analysis
FCMAT’s Fiscal Health Risk Analysis concluded the district is not in need of immediate fiscal
intervention. This risk analysis did not consider FCMAT’s multiyear financial projection for
Orange Unified, which indicates that future financial trends will differ significantly from
past experience, causing FCMAT to revisit the conclusion drawn from the Fiscal Health Risk
Analysis. Without significant budget reductions or revenue enhancements, the district will
require fiscal intervention up to and including the assignment of a state administrator.
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Cash Flow and Proposed Cash Deferrals
The early release of the Governor’s 2009-10 budget proposal emphasizes the severity
of the state’s budget and cash crisis. This is the most challenging budget in the state’s
history, and the governor’s proposal uses several solutions to address this crisis, including
cash management strategies such as deferrals. Because of the number of apportionment
deferrals included in the budget language, the state’s cash flow crisis has been transferred
to all local school districts.
On January 15, 2009, the governor’s office acknowledged that it is proposing an additional
apportionment deferral of $2.7 billion from July and August 2009 to September 2009.
This proposed deferral would be in addition to legislation previously enacted that would
delay from February 2009 to April 2009 the payment of $2.6 billion in revenue limit and
class-size reduction (CSR) funding. The January proposal would also be in addition to the
Governor’s 2008-09 mid-year proposal, which was introduced with the 2009-10 budget
proposal and includes a deferral from April to July 2009. Although the latest proposed
deferral has not been part of any budget documents released to date, the proposal was
confirmed by the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
Compounding this crisis is the recent notification from the State Allocation Board
that the funding of construction apportionments for districts and county offices of
education, many of which were anticipating funding through the Office of Public School
Construction (OPSC), has been suspended.
According to Government Code Section 53854, a school district may issue a tax and
revenue anticipation note (TRAN) payable up to 15 months after the date of issuance.
Such a note is payable only from revenue received or accrued during the fiscal year in
which it was issued. Because the Governor’s January budget proposal includes deferral
language, the district should update its current cash flow projections and review the need
to issue mid-year or interim TRANs to meet any cash flow deficiencies for the balance of
the fiscal year.
The purpose of a cash flow statement is to project the timing of receipts and expenditures
so that a district can understand and meet its cash requirements on an ongoing basis,
whether that is monthly or daily. The cash flow statement should indicate the district’s
liquidity and its ability to meet payroll and other current financial obligations. Because it
excludes transactions that do not directly affect cash receipts and payments, the cash flow
analysis is an analytical tool that should not be confused with the district’s budget and
fund balance.
As the state struggles with its own cash flow crisis, district apportionments will be
directly affected in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 fiscal years. Two deferrals have already
been enacted in legislation, one through the 2008-09 Budget Act, AB 1781, and the other
through emergency legislation ABX3 4. Further, the current budget proposal includes one
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additional deferral of the principle apportionment and CSR allocations as noted above,
and a subsequent proposal to defer the 2009-10 July and August apportionments.
The district should immediately review and evaluate its cash flow requirements and
update cash flow projections for all funds in light of the deferral schedule provided in the
table below. The following table is an estimate based on discussions with the California
Department of Education (CDE) and analysis of the governor’s budget proposals.
Table 14 - Principal Apportionment Deferral Schedule
Principal Apportionment July 2008 Sept. 2008 Feb. 2009 April 2009 June 2009 July 2009 Aug. 2009 Sept. 2009
Enacted from emergency legislation ABX3 4 (100%) 100% of July 2008 paid in September 2008
2008-09 Budget Act AB 1781 (50%) 50% of February 2009 paid in April 2009
Governor’s January budget proposal – no exceptions (50%) 50% of Apr. 2009 paid in July 2009
P2 shift enacted in legislation 2002-03 – no exceptions (100%) 100% of June 2009 paid in July 2009
Proposed – no exceptions (100% ) 100% of July 2009 to Sept 2009
Proposed – no exceptions (100%) 100% of August 2009 paid in Sept 2009
Other Cash Management Strategies and Time Lines - Internal borrowing can provide
a simple cash management solution, but only if cash is available in the district’s other
funds. External borrowing may require additional time. Options for cash management
include the following:
• Internal borrowing between district funds is authorized by Education Code
Section 42603, which allows districts to borrow temporarily between funds
to address cash flow shortages. This situation will need to be assessed at least
monthly and will depend on the district’s spending patterns during the last four
months of the fiscal year. This is the most common method used by districts;
however, it works only if there is cash available in other funds.
• This type of borrowing has several limitations. No more than 75% of the money
held in any fund during the current fiscal year may be trans ferred. In addition,
if the transfer is completed prior to the last 120 days of the fiscal year, the funds
must be repaid by June 30 of the same fiscal year. If funds are transferred within
the last 120 days of the fiscal year, repayment must be made prior to June 30 of the
subsequent fiscal year.
• The district has developed an internal borrowing plan that complies with the
requirements of Education Code section 42603.
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• Districts may borrow from the county office of education in accordance with
Education Code sections 42621 and 42622. However, this option depends on
the county office being willing and able to provide funds. Based on the current
economic outlook, this may not be an option because county offices of education
are monitoring their own cash balances and are often unable to accommodate
these types of requests.
• Education Code Section 42620 also allows districts to borrow from the county
treasurer. Under Article XVI, Section 6 of the California Constitution, the county
treasurer must provide funds to a district if the district is not able to meet its
obligations. However, the county treasurer cannot loan districts money after the
last Monday in April of the current fiscal year. In addition, this type of borrowing
requires the approval of the governing board by formal resolution. The loan
cannot exceed 85% of the amount of money, which will accrue to the school
district or county school service fund during the fiscal year, and repayment must
be made from the first monies received by the district before any other obligation
is paid. The advantage of having the county treasurer provide the funds is that the
treasurer is able to take repayment directly from receipts prior to any distribution
to the district.
Recommendations
The district should:
1. Develop a plan to address deficit spending and the ending balance shortfall
through revenue enhancements and/or expenditure reductions.
2. Utilize the Governor’s 2009 proposed budget as the basis for budget planning,
with the exception of categorical program flexibility. The district should not
assume it will receive any funds from the federal economic stimulus package until
more is known about this legislation.
3. Use FCMAT’s free Budget Explorer software program to develop multiyear
financial projections.
4. Revise cash flow projections as soon as possible to include the proposed state
apportionment deferrals and take appropriate action to ensure the district has
sufficient cash to meet its financial obligations.
5. Analyze and update cash flow projections at least monthly.
6. Consider a mid-year TRANs should the district’s cash flow position deteriorate as
a result of the state budget crisis.
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7. Share enrollment to ADA data with school site administrators and compare
the current year data with prior years on a monthly basis and investigate any
variances.
8. Include the district payment of employee contributions to PERS in its calculations
of the total cost of compensation.
9. Be cautious in allowing restricted programs to encroach upon the unrestricted
general fund especially during these times of difficult fiscal challenges.
10. Charge the cafeteria fund 100% of the allowable indirect cost rate for general fund
services.
11. Expand internal auditing to more frequently include a periodic review and
comparison of the actual payroll to position control and budget.
12. Immediately conduct a re-enrollment process to ensure that only eligible retirees
and dependents are enrolled in the retiree health and other benefit plans.
13. Seek advice from an independent third party investment advisor regarding
strategies to address the decline in OPEB bond program asset value that will
restore the plan to its original structure and viability.
14. Postpone consideration of any additional debt issuance until such time as the state
budget has been stabilized, final funding amounts are identified and district cash
flow needs more clearly known.
15. Develop a contingency plan for an alternative funding source for positions in the
Capital Facilities Fund should said funds fee revenues and ending balance become
insufficient.
16. Consult with legal counsel to determine if the cost of the positions funded via the
Capital Facilities Fund is within the 3% limitation of the government code and
develop a contingency plan should the district be found to be noncompliant.
17. Update the facility master plan at least every two years.
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Appendices
A: FCMAT Multiyear Financial Projection Rules
B: FCMAT Multiyear Projection
C: Study Agreement
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AppENDICES 51
LEA:OrangeUnified
Projection:OrangeUnifiedSchoolDistrict-2008-091stInterim
ProjectionRules
Rule Description BaseYear Year1 Year2 Note
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
CertCOLA CertificatedCOLA% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
ClassCOLA ClassifiedCOLA% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
CertColumn% CertificatedStaffColumnIncrease% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
CertStep% CertificatedStaffStepIncrease% 0.00% 2.30% 2.30%
ClasStep% ClassifiedStaffStepIncrease% 0.00% 2.00% 2.00%
CPI CaliforniaCPI(SSC) 2.90% 1.70% 2.70% (1)
LOT-Res CaliforniaLotteryRestricted(SSC) $11.50 $11.50 $11.50 (2)
LOT-Unr CaliforniaLotteryUnrestricted(SSC) $109.50 $109.50 $109.50 (3)
INT InterestRateTrendfor10YearTreasuries(SSC) 3.33% 3.55% 4.44% (4)
NetCOLA NetFundedRevenueLimitCOLA(SSC) 5.66% 0.00% 3.50% (5)
RLDef RevenueLimitDeficit:K-12(SSC) 9.69% 16.16% 16.16% (6)
SpEdDef SpecialEducationBaseDeficit(SSC) 0.00% 0.00% 0.50% (7)
CatCOLA StateCategoricalCOLA(SSC) 0.00% 0.00% 0.50% (8)
StCOLA StatutoryCOLA(SSC) 5.66% 5.02% 0.50% (9)
HW% Health&WelfareBenefitIncrease 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
CustAmt CustomAmount $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Cust% CustomPercent 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Cust1Amt CustomOneTimeAmount $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Cust1% CustomOneTimePercent 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
ManInput ManualInput $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
PRO Proportional 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Zap ZeroOut $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Enr Year-to-YearChangeinEnrollment 0.43% -1.97% -2.16%
RL-ADA Year-to-YearChangeinRLADA 0.00% -1.98% -2.16%
TchrStfg Year-to-YearChangeinTeacherStaffing 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
SalFrcstr SalaryForecaster $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
P2ADA P2-ADA/PRIORYEARANNUALESTIMATE 0.00 26,743.18 26,212.56
BasicGrant TitleIPartA(Resource3010) 3.20% 0.00% 0.00% (10)
SpecEduc SpecialEducation(Resource3310) 1.40% 0.00% 0.00% (11)
TeachQual TitleIIPartA(Resource4035) 0.70% 0.00% 0.00% (12)
RLDefCOE CountyOfficeRevenueLimitDeficit 0.00% 5.36% 5.36% (13)
EnEducTech TitleIIPartD(Resource4045) -6.90% 0.00% 0.00% (14)
LangAcqu TitleIIILanguage(Resource4203) 4.70% 0.00% 0.00% (15)
SafeDrugFree TitleVSafeandDrug(Resource3710) -15.40% 0.00% 0.00% (16)
InnProg TitleVPartA(Resource4110) -100.00% 0.00% 0.00% (17)
21CLC(IV) TitleVnowIVPartB(Resource4124) 3.40% 0.00% 0.00% (18)
ReadFirst TitleIPartB(Resource3030) -64.30% 0.00% 0.00% (19)
EvenStart TitleIPartB,EvenStart(Resource3105) -24.10% 0.00% 0.00% (20)
CTechEdGrant CareerandTechnicalEdGrants -2.60% 0.00% 0.00% (21)
SSCCSR SSC-CSR/SSCCSR $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
K3CSR K3-CSR/K3CSR $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AutoBal AutobalanceRule $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (22)
FedCOLA FederalCOLA 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% (23)
IndirectRate IndirectRate 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% (24)
LeadershipStep LeadershipStep/Column 0.00% 1.20% 1.20% (25)
(1) CaliforniaCPI
(2) TheforecastforLotteryfundingperADAincludesonlytheamountrestrictedbyProposition20(2000)forinstructionalmaterials.LotteryfundingisbasedonprioryearannualADAtimesthe
statewideaverageexcusedabsencefactorof1.04446.
(3) TheforecastforLotteryfundingperADAincludesonlythebase(unrestricted)funding.LotteryfundingisbasedonprioryearannualADAtimesthestatewideaverageexcusedabsencefactorof
1.04446.
(4) InterestRatefor10-yearTreasuries
(5) NetFundedRevenueLimitChange
(6) RevenueLimitDeficitsK-12
(7) SpecialEducationBaseDeficit
(8) StateCategorialCOLA(includingadulted,ROC/P)
(9) StatutoryCOLA(useforK-12andCOERevenueLimitsandSpecialEducation)
(10) TitleI,PartA(BasicGrant)Resource3010
(11) SpecialEducationResource3310
(12) TitleII,PartA(TeacherQuality)
(13) CountyOfficeRevenueLimitDeficit
(14) TitleII,PartD(EnhancingEducationthroughTechnology)Resource4045
(15) TitleIII(LanguageAcquisition)Resource4203
(16) TitleIV(SafeandDrugFreeSchools)Resource3710
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LEA:OrangeUnified
Projection:OrangeUnifiedSchoolDistrict-2008-091stInterim
ProjectionRules
Rule Description BaseYear Year1 Year2 Note
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
(17) TitleV,PartA(InnovativePrograms)Resource4110
(18) TitleIVPartB(21stCenturyLearningCenters)Resource4124
(19) TitleI,PartB,Subpart1(ReadingFirst)Resource3030
(20) TitleI,PartB,Subpart3(EvenStart)Resource3105
(21) CareerandTechnicalEdGrants
(22) AutobalanceRule
(23) FederalCOLA
(24) IndirectRate
(25) UserRule
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LEA:OrangeUnified
Projection:OrangeUnifiedSchoolDistrict-2008-091stInterim
GeneralFund/CountySchoolServiceFund
UnrestrictedandRestrictedResources
Revenues,Expenditures,andChangesintheFundBalance
Name ObjectCode BaseYear Year1 Year2
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Revenues
RevenueLimitSources 8010-8099 $154,800,748.87 $151,042,720.05 $148,866,465.69
FederalRevenues 8100-8299 $14,711,535.00 $12,315,461.00 $12,082,319.00
OtherStateRevenues 8300-8599 $49,466,422.00 $48,084,662.21 $48,078,406.97
OtherLocalRevenues 8600-8799 $8,565,526.00 $7,157,920.15 $7,139,031.75
TotalRevenues $227,544,231.87 $218,600,763.41 $216,166,223.41
Expenditures
CertificatedSalaries 1000-1999 $118,091,674.00 $119,769,727.88 $122,158,361.14
ClassifiedSalaries 2000-2999 $38,748,696.00 $39,459,438.52 $40,191,153.25
EmployeeBenefits 3000-3999 $40,644,265.00 $43,538,293.28 $43,993,755.49
BooksandSupplies 4000-4999 $15,930,425.37 $8,134,629.91 $7,971,671.03
ServicesandOtherOperatingExpenditures 5000-5999 $26,837,590.63 $24,137,666.28 $24,225,238.13
CapitalOutlay 6000-6900 $1,588,386.00 $215,649.00 $215,649.00
OtherOutgo 7000-7299 $2,168,010.00 $2,156,177.00 $2,156,177.00
DirectSupport/IndirectCost 7300-7399 ($121,250.00) ($212,866.00) ($218,964.00)
DebtService 7430-7439 $5,874,261.00 $6,656,246.00 $6,818,855.00
TotalExpenditures $249,762,058.00 $243,854,961.87 $247,511,896.04
Excess(Deficiency)ofRevenuesOverExpenditures ($22,217,826.13) ($25,254,198.46) ($31,345,672.63)
OtherFinancingSources\Uses
InterfundTransfersIn 8900-8929 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
InterfundTransfersOut 7600-7629 $1,208,110.00 $1,208,110.00 $1,208,110.00
AllOtherFinancingSources 8930-8979 $1,124,450.00 $0.00 $0.00
AllOtherFinancingUses 7630-7699 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Contributions 8980-8999 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TotalOtherFinancingSources\Uses ($83,660.00) ($1,208,110.00) ($1,208,110.00)
NetIncrease(Decrease)inFundBalance ($22,301,486.13) ($26,462,308.46) ($32,553,782.63)
FundBalance
BeginningFundBalance 9791 $29,517,255.86 $7,215,769.73 ($19,246,538.73)
AuditAdjustments 9793 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherRestatements 9795 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AdjustedBeginningFundBalance $29,517,255.86 $7,215,769.73 ($19,246,538.73)
EndingFundBalance $7,215,769.73 ($19,246,538.73) ($51,800,321.36)
ComponentsofEndingFundBalance
ReservedBalances 9700 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
RevolvingCash 9711 $125,000.00 $125,000.00 $125,000.00
Stores 9712 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00
PrepaidExpenditures 9713 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherPrepay 9719 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
GeneralReserve 9730 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
LegallyRestrictedBalance 9740-9759 $0.00 $5,345.41 $10,716.56
EconomicUncertaintiesPercentage 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
DesignatedforEconomicUncertainties 9770 $7,529,105.04 $7,351,892.16 $7,461,600.18
DesignatedfortheUnrealizedGainsofInvestmentsandCashinCountyTreasury 9775 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
OtherDesignated 9780 $2,878,719.00 $0.00 $0.00
Undesignated/Unappropriated 9790 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
NegativeShortfall 9790 ($3,467,054.31) ($26,878,776.30) ($59,547,638.10)
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