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Audit Committee March 8, 2022 8:00 A.M. Call to Order Meeting of the Audit Committee 1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 19 2021 Meeting of the Audit Committee
Committee Action Requested: A resolution of the Committee recommending to the Board approval of the 2021 Audit of the Agency.
Representative: Mike Lisson, Grossman St. Amour Adjourn Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Audit Committee Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 An Audit Committee meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the 333 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York in the large conference room on the first floor.
Chairperson Janice Herzog called the meeting to order at 8:04 am with the following:
PRESENT:
Janice Herzog Susan Stanczyk Patrick Hogan
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Audit Committee March 8, 2022 8:00 A.M. Call to Order Meeting of the Audit Committee 1. Approval of the Minutes of the October 19 2021 Meeting of the Audit Committee
Committee Action Requested: A resolution of the Committee recommending to the Board approval of the 2021 Audit of the Agency.
Representative: Mike Lisson, Grossman St. Amour Adjourn Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Audit Committee Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 An Audit Committee meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the 333 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York in the large conference room on the first floor.
Chairperson Janice Herzog called the meeting to order at 8:04 am with the following:
PRESENT:
Janice Herzog Susan Stanczyk Patrick Hogan
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nancy Lowery, Secretary Nate Stevens, Treasurer Karen Doster, Recording Secretary, Agency Carolyn Evans-Dean, Onondaga County Economic Development Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm APPROVAL OF AUDIT MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 9, 2021 Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved the minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting. Motion was carried.
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nancy Lowery, Secretary Nate Stevens, Treasurer Karen Doster, Recording Secretary, Agency Carolyn Evans-Dean, Onondaga County Economic Development Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm APPROVAL OF AUDIT MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 9, 2021 Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved the minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved a resolution to transmit the summary self-evaluation without comment to the Governance Committee for review and recommendation to the Board. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved a resolution to transmit the summary self-evaluation without comment to the Governance Committee for review and recommendation to the Board. Motion was carried.
Nancy Lowery stated there are no changes to the Committee Charter.
Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved a resolution to transmit the Committee Charter without comment to the Governance Committee for review and recommendation to the Board. Motion was carried.
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Nancy Lowery stated there are no changes to the Committee Charter.
Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved a resolution to transmit the Committee Charter without comment to the Governance Committee for review and recommendation to the Board. Motion was carried.
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Nancy Lowery stated there were no changes Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved a resolution to transmit the 2021 Committee Annual Report to the Governance Committee for review and recommendation to the Board. Motion was carried.
Nancy Lowery stated there were no changes Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee approved a resolution to transmit the 2021 Committee Annual Report to the Governance Committee for review and recommendation to the Board. Motion was carried.
Mike Lisson gave a brief review of audit. He stated there are not a lot of major changes from audit professional standards that they need to be followed this current year. He stated slide 1 through 9 are very similar to past years. He stated the ABO has oversight responsibilities for OCIDA and this past year they issued regulation 21-01 which is basically guidance saying IDAs have to disclose a lot of information on the website. He stated in the past he worked with Nancy to make sure everything that is supposed to be disclosed on the website is there and he will look at that and make sure it is compliant. He stated it also includes things such as the UTEP policy and routine policies for OCIDA. He stated they continue to ask for more to make it easy for the public to see.
Janice Herzog asked if the documents will remain on the website consistently or do they come down. Mike Lisson stated best practices say 3-5 years. He stated the ABO has the same authority to say it should stay up there for 5 years unless the project is complete 100%. He stated there is terminology that says once it is complete and done you only leave it up for a short term afterwards. He stated projects done 25 years ago don’t necessarily need to be there because they are closed out and completed.
Susan Stanczyk asked if they documents should be posted for the term of the PILOT. Mike Lisson stated yes and that could last a number of years.
Mike Lisson gave a brief review of audit. He stated there are not a lot of major changes from audit professional standards that they need to be followed this current year. He stated slide 1 through 9 are very similar to past years. He stated the ABO has oversight responsibilities for OCIDA and this past year they issued regulation 21-01 which is basically guidance saying IDAs have to disclose a lot of information on the website. He stated in the past he worked with Nancy to make sure everything that is supposed to be disclosed on the website is there and he will look at that and make sure it is compliant. He stated it also includes things such as the UTEP policy and routine policies for OCIDA. He stated they continue to ask for more to make it easy for the public to see.
Janice Herzog asked if the documents will remain on the website consistently or do they come down. Mike Lisson stated best practices say 3-5 years. He stated the ABO has the same authority to say it should stay up there for 5 years unless the project is complete 100%. He stated there is terminology that says once it is complete and done you only leave it up for a short term afterwards. He stated projects done 25 years ago don’t necessarily need to be there because they are closed out and completed.
Susan Stanczyk asked if they documents should be posted for the term of the PILOT. Mike Lisson stated yes and that could last a number of years.
Patrick Hogan asked if the municipal entities are aware of the PILOT. Mike Lisson stated he does audit work with the municipal entities and there should be a two sided street where OCIDA and the municipality are working together to make sure when the PILOTs end it is put back on the tax rolls under the current 2 assessment. He stated OCIDA has done a good job communicating to the municipal entities but it has to be on both ends.
Patrick Hogan stated he worries about the institutional changes in the municipalities. Mike Lisson stated from an accounting standpoint, it doesn’t matter if it is a town village county or city, there are requirements to disclose the tax abatement types of arrangements. He stated it should be disclosed in their financial statements so they should be keeping better track of it. He stated when he does audits of municipal entities he reaches out to OCIDA to make sure the same information disclosed is disclosed properly.
Patrick Hogan asked if the municipal entities are aware of the PILOT. Mike Lisson stated he does audit work with the municipal entities and there should be a two sided street where OCIDA and the municipality are working together to make sure when the PILOTs end it is put back on the tax rolls under the current 2 assessment. He stated OCIDA has done a good job communicating to the municipal entities but it has to be on both ends.
Patrick Hogan stated he worries about the institutional changes in the municipalities. Mike Lisson stated from an accounting standpoint, it doesn’t matter if it is a town village county or city, there are requirements to disclose the tax abatement types of arrangements. He stated it should be disclosed in their financial statements so they should be keeping better track of it. He stated when he does audits of municipal entities he reaches out to OCIDA to make sure the same information disclosed is disclosed properly.
Mike Lisson stated one of the biggest things OCIDA has in their books and records is conduit debt obligations. He stated historically the Agency has disclosed that information and New York State requires you to have a schedule disclosing even more information. He stated there was not consistency in practice of accounting standards across the US. He stated the conduit debt stays off the books and is disclosed in the footnotes. He stated it requires a little bit more disclosure but since New York State always required a disclosure anyway, the Agency is pretty much already there but it is something adopted this year. He stated the Agency had $92,000,000 of outstanding debt as of last year. He stated staff keeps track of all this because it has to be disclosed in the footnotes, financial statements and reported to PAAA. Janice Herzog asked if that includes the pass throughs. Mike Lisson stated yes.
Mike Lisson stated one of the biggest things OCIDA has in their books and records is conduit debt obligations. He stated historically the Agency has disclosed that information and New York State requires you to have a schedule disclosing even more information. He stated there was not consistency in practice of accounting standards across the US. He stated the conduit debt stays off the books and is disclosed in the footnotes. He stated it requires a little bit more disclosure but since New York State always required a disclosure anyway, the Agency is pretty much already there but it is something adopted this year. He stated the Agency had $92,000,000 of outstanding debt as of last year. He stated staff keeps track of all this because it has to be disclosed in the footnotes, financial statements and reported to PAAA. Janice Herzog asked if that includes the pass throughs. Mike Lisson stated yes.
Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:17 am. Motion was carried.
____________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 3 Annual Meeting March 8, 2022 Michael Lisson, CPA, CITP Partner
Upon a motion by Patrick Hogan, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Audit Committee adjourned the meeting at 8:17 am. Motion was carried.
____________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 3 Annual Meeting March 8, 2022 Michael Lisson, CPA, CITP Partner
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REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INVESTMENT POLICY COMPLIANCE REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL & OTHER COMPLIANCE OTHER INFORMATION Required Communications Required by Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS) AU‐C Section 260, The Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance Those Charged with Governance Responsible for overseeing strategic direction of entity Responsible for obligations related to accountability Oversees the financial reporting process, including internal controls Slide 3 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Auditor’s Responsibilities with Regard to the Financial Statement Audit We form and express an opinion on your financial statements. Does not relieve management or the board of their responsibilities Further described in the annual engagement letter Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit Communicated on October 19, 2021 We carried out our audit consistent with the planned scope and timing previously communicated Significant Risks Identified:
Revenue Recognition Investment in real property
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REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INVESTMENT POLICY COMPLIANCE REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL & OTHER COMPLIANCE OTHER INFORMATION Required Communications Required by Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS) AU‐C Section 260, The Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance Those Charged with Governance Responsible for overseeing strategic direction of entity Responsible for obligations related to accountability Oversees the financial reporting process, including internal controls Slide 3 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Auditor’s Responsibilities with Regard to the Financial Statement Audit We form and express an opinion on your financial statements. Does not relieve management or the board of their responsibilities Further described in the annual engagement letter Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit Communicated on October 19, 2021 We carried out our audit consistent with the planned scope and timing previously communicated Significant Risks Identified:
Revenue Recognition Investment in real property A significant risk for our audit purposes are risks relating to amounts or disclosures in the financial statements that require special audit consideration because of the likelihood and magnitude of the potential misstatement. We consider certain factors to determine whether a risk is a significant risk.
Slide 4 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Qualitative aspects of significant accounting practices The notes to financials describes significant accounting practices Pollution remediation obligations (note 2) Investment in real property (note 2) Financial assistance program (note 3) Tax abatement programs (note 4) Property leases and bonds payable (conduit debt‐$91.1m) (note 9) Note payable to Onondaga County ‐ $1.8m, available $18.2m (note 12) Significant estimates Depreciable lives (5 to 39 years) Pollution remediation obligations Financials and notes are fairly consistent with prior year and are fairly presented.
Difficulties encountered in performing the audit None. Management is well prepared and was extremely helpful in assisting and preparing information for the audit Slide 5 of 13 A significant risk for our audit purposes are risks relating to amounts or disclosures in the financial statements that require special audit consideration because of the likelihood and magnitude of the potential misstatement. We consider certain factors to determine whether a risk is a significant risk.
Slide 4 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Qualitative aspects of significant accounting practices The notes to financials describes significant accounting practices Pollution remediation obligations (note 2) Investment in real property (note 2) Financial assistance program (note 3) Tax abatement programs (note 4) Property leases and bonds payable (conduit debt‐$91.1m) (note 9) Note payable to Onondaga County ‐ $1.8m, available $18.2m (note 12) Significant estimates Depreciable lives (5 to 39 years) Pollution remediation obligations Financials and notes are fairly consistent with prior year and are fairly presented.
Difficulties encountered in performing the audit None. Management is well prepared and was extremely helpful in assisting and preparing information for the audit Slide 5 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Uncorrected and corrected misstatements There were no uncorrected misstatements that were not recorded by management Minor entries related to depreciation expense, OED expense not required to be funded per Onondaga County, accrual of development fees, interest on note payable to Onondaga county, reversal of PILOT payable, and write‐off of long term receivable for a project that never commenced.
Slide 6 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Disagreements with management None to report Management Representations Letter dated March 8, 2022 Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants No consultations have been noted Compliance with All Ethics Requirements regarding independence Appropriate safeguards applied to eliminate/reduce identified threats to independence, primarily related to non‐audit services provided. Non‐audit services include:
Preparation of the financial statements (deemed a “significant threat”) Other Audit Findings or Issues None to report Slide 7 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Uncorrected and corrected misstatements There were no uncorrected misstatements that were not recorded by management Minor entries related to depreciation expense, OED expense not required to be funded per Onondaga County, accrual of development fees, interest on note payable to Onondaga county, reversal of PILOT payable, and write‐off of long term receivable for a project that never commenced.
Slide 6 of 13 Required Communications (continued) Disagreements with management None to report Management Representations Letter dated March 8, 2022 Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants No consultations have been noted Compliance with All Ethics Requirements regarding independence Appropriate safeguards applied to eliminate/reduce identified threats to independence, primarily related to non‐audit services provided. Non‐audit services include:
Preparation of the financial statements (deemed a “significant threat”) Other Audit Findings or Issues None to report Slide 7 of 13 Annual Financial Information Financial Statements Unmodified (“clean”) audit opinion (pgs 1‐3) Change in format and wording of opinion this year Report on required supplementary information (RSI) Other information Management’s Discussion and Analysis (pgs 4‐6) Statements of Net Position (pg 7) Statements of Revenues, Expenses & Changes in Net Position(pg 8) Statements of Cash Flows (pgs 9‐10) Notes to financial statements (pgs 11‐19) Supplemental Schedule (NYS requirement) (pgs 20‐22) Slide 8 of 13 Annual Financial Information Financial Statements Unmodified (“clean”) audit opinion (pgs 1‐3) Change in format and wording of opinion this year Report on required supplementary information (RSI) Other information Management’s Discussion and Analysis (pgs 4‐6) Statements of Net Position (pg 7) Statements of Revenues, Expenses & Changes in Net Position(pg 8) Statements of Cash Flows (pgs 9‐10) Notes to financial statements (pgs 11‐19) Supplemental Schedule (NYS requirement) (pgs 20‐22) Slide 8 of 13 Annual Financial Information Net Position Summary Year Ended December 31,
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,975,229 $ 5,069,972 $ 2,206,148 Receivables ‐ Onondaga County ‐ ‐ 1,336,998 Accounts receivable 315,335 269,149 833,971 Grant receivables ‐ ‐ 268,734 Capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Investment in real property 6,180,006 ‐ ‐ Total assets 13,958,984 9,841,277 9,164,275 Current liabilities 749,875 386,715 564,045 Note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ ‐ Accrued interest 2,129 ‐ ‐ Total liabilities 2,497,785 386,715 564,045 Annual Financial Information Net Position Summary Year Ended December 31,
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,975,229 $ 5,069,972 $ 2,206,148 Receivables ‐ Onondaga County ‐ ‐ 1,336,998 Accounts receivable 315,335 269,149 833,971 Grant receivables ‐ ‐ 268,734 Capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Investment in real property 6,180,006 ‐ ‐ Total assets 13,958,984 9,841,277 9,164,275 Current liabilities 749,875 386,715 564,045 Note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ ‐ Accrued interest 2,129 ‐ ‐ Total liabilities 2,497,785 386,715 564,045 Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Unrestricted 6,972,785 4,952,406 4,081,806 Total net position $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 Slide 9 of 13 Annual Financial Information Change in Net Position Summary Year Ended December 31,
Operating revenues $ 2,334,950 $ 2,803,839 $ 3,550,992 Operating expenses 326,923 1,951,084 1,462,500 Operating income (loss) 2,008,027 852,755 2,088,492 Other revenues (expenses) (1,390) 1,577 8,036 Change in net position 2,006,637 854,332 2,096,528 Net position ‐ beginning of year 9,454,562 8,600,230 6,503,702 Net position ‐ end of year $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 Slide 10 of 13 Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Unrestricted 6,972,785 4,952,406 4,081,806 Total net position $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 Slide 9 of 13 Annual Financial Information Change in Net Position Summary Year Ended December 31,
Operating revenues $ 2,334,950 $ 2,803,839 $ 3,550,992 Operating expenses 326,923 1,951,084 1,462,500 Operating income (loss) 2,008,027 852,755 2,088,492 Other revenues (expenses) (1,390) 1,577 8,036 Change in net position 2,006,637 854,332 2,096,528 Net position ‐ beginning of year 9,454,562 8,600,230 6,503,702 Net position ‐ end of year $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 Slide 10 of 13 Annual Financial Information Financial Highlights Operating Revenues decreased $468,889 in 2021 compared to a decrease of $747,153 in 2020. This was primarily due to the following:
Decrease in overall Agency fees received of $857,156 compared to 2020.
Significant Agency fees included $260,000 from Milton CAT, $194,311 from UR‐ Ban Villages PFA, LLC, and $164,544 from LeMoyne Manor LLC;
Additional decrease in Agency fees of $222,024 due to the write‐off of a long term receivable for a project that never commenced;
Increase of $663,002 in 2021 for reimbursement of costs related to the White Pine Commerce Park from Onondaga County; and Increase of $165,552 for reimbursement of development costs from a utility company for work related to the White Pine Commerce Park.
Slide 11 of 13 Annual Financial Information Financial Highlights (continued) Operating Expenses decreased $1,624,161 in 2021. Contractual support services with Onondaga County decreased $413,546 (Agency was not required to commit funding in 2021) while development costs and professional fees decreased $501,806 and $295,718, respectively, compared to the previous year.
In addition, financial assistance grants to help alleviate the economic damage that small businesses experienced as a result of the COVID‐19 pandemic decreased $183,232 in 2021.
Annual Financial Information Financial Highlights Operating Revenues decreased $468,889 in 2021 compared to a decrease of $747,153 in 2020. This was primarily due to the following:
Decrease in overall Agency fees received of $857,156 compared to 2020.
Significant Agency fees included $260,000 from Milton CAT, $194,311 from UR‐ Ban Villages PFA, LLC, and $164,544 from LeMoyne Manor LLC;
Additional decrease in Agency fees of $222,024 due to the write‐off of a long term receivable for a project that never commenced;
Increase of $663,002 in 2021 for reimbursement of costs related to the White Pine Commerce Park from Onondaga County; and Increase of $165,552 for reimbursement of development costs from a utility company for work related to the White Pine Commerce Park.
Slide 11 of 13 Annual Financial Information Financial Highlights (continued) Operating Expenses decreased $1,624,161 in 2021. Contractual support services with Onondaga County decreased $413,546 (Agency was not required to commit funding in 2021) while development costs and professional fees decreased $501,806 and $295,718, respectively, compared to the previous year.
In addition, financial assistance grants to help alleviate the economic damage that small businesses experienced as a result of the COVID‐19 pandemic decreased $183,232 in 2021.
Slide 12 of 13 Annual Other Reporting Investment Policy Compliance Required by NYS Public Authorities Law section 2925 No non‐compliance matters noted or identified Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters No material weaknesses or non‐compliance matters noted Slide 13 of 13 Slide 12 of 13 Annual Other Reporting Investment Policy Compliance Required by NYS Public Authorities Law section 2925 No non‐compliance matters noted or identified Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters No material weaknesses or non‐compliance matters noted Slide 13 of 13
(A DISCRETELY PRESENTED COMPONENT UNIT
(A DISCRETELY PRESENTED COMPONENT UNIT
December 31, 2021 and 2020
December 31, 2021 and 2020
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Table of Contents Independent Auditor’s Report 1‐3 Required Supplementary Information:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited) 4‐7 Financial Statements:
Statements of Net Position ‐ December 31, 2021 and 2020 8 Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position ‐ For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 9 Statements of Cash Flows ‐ For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 10 ‐ 11 Notes to Financial Statements 12 ‐ 21 Supplementary Information:
Supplemental Schedule of Revenue Bonds and Other Bonds (Conduit Debt Obligations) 22 ‐ 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Board of Directors Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Syracuse, New York Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Table of Contents Independent Auditor’s Report 1‐3 Required Supplementary Information:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited) 4‐7 Financial Statements:
Statements of Net Position ‐ December 31, 2021 and 2020 8 Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position ‐ For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 9 Statements of Cash Flows ‐ For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 10 ‐ 11 Notes to Financial Statements 12 ‐ 21 Supplementary Information:
Supplemental Schedule of Revenue Bonds and Other Bonds (Conduit Debt Obligations) 22 ‐ 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Board of Directors Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Syracuse, New York Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements We have audited the financial statements of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the Agency), a component unit of the County of Onondaga, New York (the County), as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Agency’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Agency, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the changes in its financial position and its cash flows thereof for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion We have audited the financial statements of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the Agency), a component unit of the County of Onondaga, New York (the County), as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Agency’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Agency, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the changes in its financial position and its cash flows thereof for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS) and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Agency and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements The Agency's management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Agency’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year beyond the financial statement date.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS) and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Agency and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements The Agency's management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Agency’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year beyond the financial statement date.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
• Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Agency’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements. • Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Agency’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information • Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Agency’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements. • Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Agency’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management’s Discussion and Analysis on pages 4‐7 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. Supplementary Information Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management’s Discussion and Analysis on pages 4‐7 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. Supplementary Information Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Agency's basic financial statements. The supplemental schedule of revenue bonds and other bonds (conduit debt obligations), as required by New York State General Municipal Law §859 (1) (b), are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. The supplemental schedule of revenue bonds and other bonds (conduit debt obligations) is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the supplemental schedule of revenue bonds and other bonds (conduit debt obligations) is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Agency's basic financial statements. The supplemental schedule of revenue bonds and other bonds (conduit debt obligations), as required by New York State General Municipal Law §859 (1) (b), are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. The supplemental schedule of revenue bonds and other bonds (conduit debt obligations) is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the supplemental schedule of revenue bonds and other bonds (conduit debt obligations) is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated March 8, 2022, on our consideration of the Agency’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulation, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Agency’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
Syracuse, New York March 8, 2022 In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated March 8, 2022, on our consideration of the Agency’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulation, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Agency’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
Syracuse, New York March 8, 2022
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
This section of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency’s (the Agency), a discretely presented component unit of Onondaga County, New York (the County), annual financial report presents our discussion and analysis of the Agency’s financial performance during the year ended December 31, 2021. It should be read in conjunction with the Agency’s financial statements and accompanying notes.
This section of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency’s (the Agency), a discretely presented component unit of Onondaga County, New York (the County), annual financial report presents our discussion and analysis of the Agency’s financial performance during the year ended December 31, 2021. It should be read in conjunction with the Agency’s financial statements and accompanying notes.
The annual financial report of the Agency consists of two parts: Management’s Discussion and Analysis (this section) and the basic financial statements and footnotes. The Agency is a self‐supporting entity. The accounts are recorded in accordance with a proprietary fund type and consist of an enterprise fund. Proprietary fund type operating statements present increases and decreases in net position. The financial statements are presented using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. The Agency does not maintain separate fund accounts.
Condensed Comparative Financial Information
The annual financial report of the Agency consists of two parts: Management’s Discussion and Analysis (this section) and the basic financial statements and footnotes. The Agency is a self‐supporting entity. The accounts are recorded in accordance with a proprietary fund type and consist of an enterprise fund. Proprietary fund type operating statements present increases and decreases in net position. The financial statements are presented using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. The Agency does not maintain separate fund accounts.
Condensed Comparative Financial Information Year Ended December 31,
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,975,229 $ 5,069,972 $ 2,206,148 Receivables ‐ Onondaga County ‐ ‐ 1,336,998 Accounts receivable 315,335 269,149 833,971 Grant receivables ‐ ‐ 268,734 Capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Investment in real property 6,180,006 ‐ ‐ Total assets 13,958,984 9,841,277 9,164,275 Current liabilities 749,875 386,715 564,045 Note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ ‐ Accrued interest 2,129 ‐ ‐ Total liabilities 2,497,785 386,715 564,045 Year Ended December 31,
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,975,229 $ 5,069,972 $ 2,206,148 Receivables ‐ Onondaga County ‐ ‐ 1,336,998 Accounts receivable 315,335 269,149 833,971 Grant receivables ‐ ‐ 268,734 Capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Investment in real property 6,180,006 ‐ ‐ Total assets 13,958,984 9,841,277 9,164,275 Current liabilities 749,875 386,715 564,045 Note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ ‐ Accrued interest 2,129 ‐ ‐ Total liabilities 2,497,785 386,715 564,045 Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Unrestricted 6,972,785 4,952,406 4,081,806 Total net position $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 ‐4‐ Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 4,518,424 Unrestricted 6,972,785 4,952,406 4,081,806 Total net position $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 ‐4‐
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The change in assets, liabilities and net position categories for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020 included the following:
Total operating cash decreased $2,094,743 due to current operations, which included an increase of cash from Agency fees of $1,299,570 and $2,408,783 from Onondaga County reimbursements and note advances. The Agency spent $5,526,280 in cash for investments in real property related to the White Pine Commerce Park site in 2021.
Investment in real property represents the spending related to the White Pine Commerce Park for purchases of land, including incidental costs to purchase such land. The agency recognized $6,180,006 in 2021 and through March 8, 2022, has already spent an additional $3,830,574 which will be reflected in the 2022 financial statements.
Current liabilities increased $363,160, primarily due to the timing of professional fees related to the White Pine Commerce Park site which were included in accounts payable as of 2021.
The note payable to Onondaga County of $1,745,781 represents the advances against a new note agreement entered into with Onondaga County in 2021 which provides up to $20,000,000 of available credit to assist the Agency in funding its program incentives, projects, asset development and work related improvements.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The change in assets, liabilities and net position categories for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020 included the following:
Total operating cash decreased $2,094,743 due to current operations, which included an increase of cash from Agency fees of $1,299,570 and $2,408,783 from Onondaga County reimbursements and note advances. The Agency spent $5,526,280 in cash for investments in real property related to the White Pine Commerce Park site in 2021.
Investment in real property represents the spending related to the White Pine Commerce Park for purchases of land, including incidental costs to purchase such land. The agency recognized $6,180,006 in 2021 and through March 8, 2022, has already spent an additional $3,830,574 which will be reflected in the 2022 financial statements.
Current liabilities increased $363,160, primarily due to the timing of professional fees related to the White Pine Commerce Park site which were included in accounts payable as of 2021.
The note payable to Onondaga County of $1,745,781 represents the advances against a new note agreement entered into with Onondaga County in 2021 which provides up to $20,000,000 of available credit to assist the Agency in funding its program incentives, projects, asset development and work related improvements. The Agency’s total net position increased $2,006,637. Operating revenues exceeded operating expenses by $2,008,027 in the current year, a net increase of $1,155,272 from prior year primarily due to expenditures related to the White Pine Commerce Park which decreased $727,171 compared to 2020. Incidental costs related to the purchase of land, including administrative, developmental, and professional fees totaling $1,595,006 were included in investment in real property in 2021, related to the White Pine Commerce Park. In addition, Onondaga County did not charge the Agency for contractual support service expenses in 2021, compared to $413,546 incurred for contractual support services in 2020.
‐5‐ The Agency’s total net position increased $2,006,637. Operating revenues exceeded operating expenses by $2,008,027 in the current year, a net increase of $1,155,272 from prior year primarily due to expenditures related to the White Pine Commerce Park which decreased $727,171 compared to 2020. Incidental costs related to the purchase of land, including administrative, developmental, and professional fees totaling $1,595,006 were included in investment in real property in 2021, related to the White Pine Commerce Park. In addition, Onondaga County did not charge the Agency for contractual support service expenses in 2021, compared to $413,546 incurred for contractual support services in 2020.
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(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
Condensed Comparative Financial Information (continued) Year Ended December 31,
Operating revenues $ 2,334,950 $ 2,803,839 $ 3,550,992 Operating expenses 326,923 1,951,084 1,462,500 Operating income (loss) 2,008,027 852,755 2,088,492 Other revenues (expenses) (1,390) 1,577 8,036 Change in net position 2,006,637 854,332 2,096,528 Net position ‐ beginning of year 9,454,562 8,600,230 6,503,702 Net position ‐ end of year $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 Change in financial categories between the year ended December 31, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020 include the following:
Condensed Comparative Financial Information (continued) Year Ended December 31,
Operating revenues $ 2,334,950 $ 2,803,839 $ 3,550,992 Operating expenses 326,923 1,951,084 1,462,500 Operating income (loss) 2,008,027 852,755 2,088,492 Other revenues (expenses) (1,390) 1,577 8,036 Change in net position 2,006,637 854,332 2,096,528 Net position ‐ beginning of year 9,454,562 8,600,230 6,503,702 Net position ‐ end of year $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 $ 8,600,230 Change in financial categories between the year ended December 31, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020 include the following:
Operating Revenues decreased $468,889, net in 2021 compared to a decrease of $747,153 in 2020. This was primarily due to the following: 1) Decrease in overall Agency fees received of $857,156 compared to 2020. Significant Agency fees included $260,000 from Milton CAT, $194,311 from UR‐Ban Villages PFA, LLC, and $164,544 from LeMoyne Manor LLC; 2) Additional decrease in Agency fees of $222,024 due to the write‐off of a note receivable determined by management to be uncollectible as of December 31, 2021; 3) Increase of $663,002 in 2021 for reimbursement of costs related to the White Pine Commerce Park from Onondaga County; 4) Increase of $165,552 for reimbursement of development costs from a utility company for work related to the White Pine Commerce Park and 5) Decrease of pass‐through income of $117,430 compared to 2020 for services to other County economic development entities.
Operating Expenses decreased $1,624,161 in 2021. Contractual support services with Onondaga County decreased $413,546 while development costs and professional fees decreased $501,806 and $295,718, respectively, compared to the previous year. In addition, financial assistance grants to help alleviate the economic damage that small businesses experienced as a result of the COVID‐19 pandemic decreased $183,232 in 2021. Pass‐through expense decreased $117,430 in 2021, consistent with related pass‐through income.
Operating Revenues decreased $468,889, net in 2021 compared to a decrease of $747,153 in 2020. This was primarily due to the following: 1) Decrease in overall Agency fees received of $857,156 compared to 2020. Significant Agency fees included $260,000 from Milton CAT, $194,311 from UR‐Ban Villages PFA, LLC, and $164,544 from LeMoyne Manor LLC; 2) Additional decrease in Agency fees of $222,024 due to the write‐off of a note receivable determined by management to be uncollectible as of December 31, 2021; 3) Increase of $663,002 in 2021 for reimbursement of costs related to the White Pine Commerce Park from Onondaga County; 4) Increase of $165,552 for reimbursement of development costs from a utility company for work related to the White Pine Commerce Park and 5) Decrease of pass‐through income of $117,430 compared to 2020 for services to other County economic development entities.
Operating Expenses decreased $1,624,161 in 2021. Contractual support services with Onondaga County decreased $413,546 while development costs and professional fees decreased $501,806 and $295,718, respectively, compared to the previous year. In addition, financial assistance grants to help alleviate the economic damage that small businesses experienced as a result of the COVID‐19 pandemic decreased $183,232 in 2021. Pass‐through expense decreased $117,430 in 2021, consistent with related pass‐through income.
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(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York)
Analysis of Overall Financial Position and Results of Operations The Agency is engaged in activities to support economic growth in Onondaga County, including job creation and retention, and increasing the net wealth of the County. The Agency does not receive any general appropriations from local, county or state government to support its operations. The Agency collects revenue for its operating purposes from the issuance of bonds and straight lease transactions and from interest on investments. In the year ended December 31, 2021, the Agency received $1,345,756 from agency and other fees, a decrease of $1,079,180 from the prior year.
The Agency’s staff services are provided by the Onondaga County Office of Economic Development. The Agency compensates the County for these services based on budgeted expenses; in 2021, the County did not charge the Agency for the expenses incurred.
Capital Assets and Investment in Real Property
Analysis of Overall Financial Position and Results of Operations The Agency is engaged in activities to support economic growth in Onondaga County, including job creation and retention, and increasing the net wealth of the County. The Agency does not receive any general appropriations from local, county or state government to support its operations. The Agency collects revenue for its operating purposes from the issuance of bonds and straight lease transactions and from interest on investments. In the year ended December 31, 2021, the Agency received $1,345,756 from agency and other fees, a decrease of $1,079,180 from the prior year.
The Agency’s staff services are provided by the Onondaga County Office of Economic Development. The Agency compensates the County for these services based on budgeted expenses; in 2021, the County did not charge the Agency for the expenses incurred.
Capital Assets and Investment in Real Property As of December 31, 2021, the Agency’s investment in capital assets was $4,488,414, net of depreciation. The Agency’s capital assets include the White Pine Commerce Park parcels purchased prior to 2021 ($3,327,146) (WPCP, formerly known as the Clay Business Park), land, buildings and equipment. WPCP is an undeveloped industrial park in the Town of Clay. The Agency acquired the land in the park for the purpose of attracting a large commercial/industrial project in the Town of Clay. WPCP parcels purchased in 2021 are classified as investment in real property. The Agency previously acquired property on North Salina Street, in the City of Syracuse, and is leasing the premises to Onondaga Community College to house a workforce development training program. Finally, the Agency invested in the rehabilitation of the real property at 800 Hiawatha Blvd, also in the City of Syracuse, whereby its capital asset of land is $604,840 Contacting the Agency’s Financial Management This financial report is designed to provide Onondaga County citizens and taxpayers, and the clients of the Agency, with a general overview of the Agency’s finances. If you have questions about this report or need additional financial information, contact the Executive Director, Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, 333 West Washington Street, Suite 130, Syracuse, New York 13202.
‐7‐ As of December 31, 2021, the Agency’s investment in capital assets was $4,488,414, net of depreciation. The Agency’s capital assets include the White Pine Commerce Park parcels purchased prior to 2021 ($3,327,146) (WPCP, formerly known as the Clay Business Park), land, buildings and equipment. WPCP is an undeveloped industrial park in the Town of Clay. The Agency acquired the land in the park for the purpose of attracting a large commercial/industrial project in the Town of Clay. WPCP parcels purchased in 2021 are classified as investment in real property. The Agency previously acquired property on North Salina Street, in the City of Syracuse, and is leasing the premises to Onondaga Community College to house a workforce development training program. Finally, the Agency invested in the rehabilitation of the real property at 800 Hiawatha Blvd, also in the City of Syracuse, whereby its capital asset of land is $604,840 Contacting the Agency’s Financial Management This financial report is designed to provide Onondaga County citizens and taxpayers, and the clients of the Agency, with a general overview of the Agency’s finances. If you have questions about this report or need additional financial information, contact the Executive Director, Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, 333 West Washington Street, Suite 130, Syracuse, New York 13202.
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(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Net Position
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Net Position
Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents ‐ unrestricted $ 2,975,229 5,069,972 Receivables ‐ agency fees 315,335 47,125 Total current assets 3,290,564 5,117,097 Non‐Current Assets Receivables ‐ other agency fees ‐ 222,024 Capital assets, net 4,488,414 4,502,156 Investment in real property 6,180,006 ‐ Total non‐current assets 10,668,420 4,724,180 Total assets $ 13,958,984 $ 9,841,277 LIABILITIES and NET POSITION
Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents ‐ unrestricted $ 2,975,229 5,069,972 Receivables ‐ agency fees 315,335 47,125 Total current assets 3,290,564 5,117,097 Non‐Current Assets Receivables ‐ other agency fees ‐ 222,024 Capital assets, net 4,488,414 4,502,156 Investment in real property 6,180,006 ‐ Total non‐current assets 10,668,420 4,724,180 Total assets $ 13,958,984 $ 9,841,277 LIABILITIES and NET POSITION Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 692,110 $ 252,875 Due to other governments 32,765 108,840 Deposits 25,000 25,000 Total current liabilities 749,875 386,715 Non‐Current Liabilities Note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ Accrued interest 2,129 ‐ Total non‐current liabilities 1,747,910 ‐ Total liabilities 2,497,785 386,715 Net investment in capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 Unrestricted Net Position 6,972,785 4,952,406 Total net position 11,461,199 9,454,562 $ 13,958,984 $ 9,841,277 Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 692,110 $ 252,875 Due to other governments 32,765 108,840 Deposits 25,000 25,000 Total current liabilities 749,875 386,715 Non‐Current Liabilities Note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ Accrued interest 2,129 ‐ Total non‐current liabilities 1,747,910 ‐ Total liabilities 2,497,785 386,715 Net investment in capital assets 4,488,414 4,502,156 Unrestricted Net Position 6,972,785 4,952,406 Total net position 11,461,199 9,454,562 $ 13,958,984 $ 9,841,277 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐8‐ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐8‐
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position Year Ended December 31,
Operating Revenue:
Agency and other fees $ 1,345,756 $ 2,424,936 Reimbursement ‐ Onondaga County 663,002 ‐ Reimbursement of developmental costs 165,552 ‐ Pass‐through income 2,910 120,340 Rent income 11,500 11,000 Subsidies, grants, and donations 134,116 241,225 Other income 12,114 6,338 Total operating revenues 2,334,950 2,803,839
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position Year Ended December 31,
Operating Revenue:
Agency and other fees $ 1,345,756 $ 2,424,936 Reimbursement ‐ Onondaga County 663,002 ‐ Reimbursement of developmental costs 165,552 ‐ Pass‐through income 2,910 120,340 Rent income 11,500 11,000 Subsidies, grants, and donations 134,116 241,225 Other income 12,114 6,338 Total operating revenues 2,334,950 2,803,839 Operating Expenses:
Contractual support services ‐ Onondaga County ‐ 413,546 General and administrative 215,680 330,589 Development costs ‐ 501,806 Financial assistance grants 41,907 225,139 Pass‐through expense 2,910 120,340 Depreciation expense 16,898 16,268 Professional fees 33,546 329,264 Other expenses 5,436 6,874 Seminars and meetings 10,546 7,258 Total operating expenses 326,923 1,951,084 Operating Income 2,008,027 852,755 Non‐Operating Income (Expenses):
Interest income 739 1,577 Interest expense (2,129) ‐ Total non‐operating income (expenses) (1,390) 1,577 Operating Expenses:
Contractual support services ‐ Onondaga County ‐ 413,546 General and administrative 215,680 330,589 Development costs ‐ 501,806 Financial assistance grants 41,907 225,139 Pass‐through expense 2,910 120,340 Depreciation expense 16,898 16,268 Professional fees 33,546 329,264 Other expenses 5,436 6,874 Seminars and meetings 10,546 7,258 Total operating expenses 326,923 1,951,084 Operating Income 2,008,027 852,755 Non‐Operating Income (Expenses):
Interest income 739 1,577 Interest expense (2,129) ‐ Total non‐operating income (expenses) (1,390) 1,577 Change in Net Position 2,006,637 854,332 Net Position ‐ beginning of the year 9,454,562 8,600,230 Net Position ‐ end of year $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐9‐ Change in Net Position 2,006,637 854,332 Net Position ‐ beginning of the year 9,454,562 8,600,230 Net Position ‐ end of year $ 11,461,199 $ 9,454,562 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐9‐
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended December 31,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash received for agency and other fees $ 1,299,570 $ 2,989,758 Cash received for reimbursement 828,554 ‐ Cash received for grants 134,116 509,959 Cash received for rent and other fees 23,614 17,338 Cash received and due to other governments (76,075) 1,250,966 Cash received for deposit ‐ 25,000 Cash paid for economic development (47,686) (457,628) Cash paid for contractual support services ‐ (726,527) Cash payments for professional services (175,164) (190,752) Cash payments for general and administrative expenses (212,015) (345,449) Cash payment for financial assistance grants (70,759) (196,287) Cash payments for other operating expenses (5,436) (6,873) Cash paid for seminars and meetings (10,546) (7,258)
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended December 31,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash received for agency and other fees $ 1,299,570 $ 2,989,758 Cash received for reimbursement 828,554 ‐ Cash received for grants 134,116 509,959 Cash received for rent and other fees 23,614 17,338 Cash received and due to other governments (76,075) 1,250,966 Cash received for deposit ‐ 25,000 Cash paid for economic development (47,686) (457,628) Cash paid for contractual support services ‐ (726,527) Cash payments for professional services (175,164) (190,752) Cash payments for general and administrative expenses (212,015) (345,449) Cash payment for financial assistance grants (70,759) (196,287) Cash payments for other operating expenses (5,436) (6,873) Cash paid for seminars and meetings (10,546) (7,258) Net cash flows from operating activities 1,688,173 2,862,247 Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities Proceeds from note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ Purchases of capital assets (3,156) ‐ Investments in real property (5,526,280) ‐ Net cash flows from capital and related financing activities (3,783,655) ‐ Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities Net cash received for interest on notes outstanding 739 1,577 Net cash flows from financing activities 739 1,577 Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents (2,094,743) 2,863,824 Cash and Cash Equivalents ‐ beginning of year 5,069,972 2,206,148 Cash and Cash Equivalents ‐ end of year $ 2,975,229 $ 5,069,972 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐ 10 ‐ Net cash flows from operating activities 1,688,173 2,862,247 Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities Proceeds from note payable to Onondaga County 1,745,781 ‐ Purchases of capital assets (3,156) ‐ Investments in real property (5,526,280) ‐ Net cash flows from capital and related financing activities (3,783,655) ‐ Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities Net cash received for interest on notes outstanding 739 1,577 Net cash flows from financing activities 739 1,577 Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents (2,094,743) 2,863,824 Cash and Cash Equivalents ‐ beginning of year 5,069,972 2,206,148 Cash and Cash Equivalents ‐ end of year $ 2,975,229 $ 5,069,972 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐ 10 ‐
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Cash Flows (continued) Years Ended December 31,
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Statements of Cash Flows (continued) Years Ended December 31,
Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Operating Income $ 2,008,027 $ 852,755 Adjustment to reconcile operating income to net cash flow from operating activities:
Depreciation 16,898 16,268 Agency fee write off ‐ 488,642 Changes in:
Accounts receivable (46,186) 76,180 Receivables ‐ Onondaga County ‐ 1,336,998 Grant receivable ‐ 268,734 Accounts payable (214,491) 196,682 Due to Onondaga County ‐ (312,981) Due to other governments (76,075) (86,031) Deposits ‐ 25,000 Net cash flows from operating activities $ 1,688,173 $ 2,862,247 Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Operating Income $ 2,008,027 $ 852,755 Adjustment to reconcile operating income to net cash flow from operating activities:
Depreciation 16,898 16,268 Agency fee write off ‐ 488,642 Changes in:
Accounts receivable (46,186) 76,180 Receivables ‐ Onondaga County ‐ 1,336,998 Grant receivable ‐ 268,734 Accounts payable (214,491) 196,682 Due to Onondaga County ‐ (312,981) Due to other governments (76,075) (86,031) Deposits ‐ 25,000 Net cash flows from operating activities $ 1,688,173 $ 2,862,247 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐ 11 ‐ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements ‐ 11 ‐
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Notes to Financial Statements
The New York State Industrial Development Agency Act of 1969 provided for the use of industrial revenue bond financing for the expansion and growth of industry in New York State. The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the Agency) was created in accordance with the provisions of this Act in 1970 by a resolution passed by the County of Onondaga, New York (the County) Legislature.
The Agency is a special‐purpose government, a financing authority, which is a separate legal entity, governed by a board consisting of seven board members. The Agency was formed to promote and develop the economic growth of the County and to assist in attracting industry to the County through bond and sale/leaseback financing programs and other activities. The Agency created under this Act is a corporate governmental agency constituting a public benefit corporation.
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Notes to Financial Statements
The New York State Industrial Development Agency Act of 1969 provided for the use of industrial revenue bond financing for the expansion and growth of industry in New York State. The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the Agency) was created in accordance with the provisions of this Act in 1970 by a resolution passed by the County of Onondaga, New York (the County) Legislature.
The Agency is a special‐purpose government, a financing authority, which is a separate legal entity, governed by a board consisting of seven board members. The Agency was formed to promote and develop the economic growth of the County and to assist in attracting industry to the County through bond and sale/leaseback financing programs and other activities. The Agency created under this Act is a corporate governmental agency constituting a public benefit corporation.
The County Legislature appoints the entire governing board and there is a potential for the County to impose its will on the Agency, and as such, the Agency is considered a discretely presented component unit of the County based on the criteria set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting The Agency operates as an enterprise fund. Enterprise funds utilize an “economic resources” measurement focus. The accounting objectives of this measurement focus are the determination of operating income, changes in net position, financial position, and cash flows. All assets and liabilities (whether current or noncurrent) and deferred inflows and outflows associated with their activities are reported. Fund equity is classified as net position.
The Agency utilizes the accrual basis of accounting. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recorded when the liability is incurred or an economic asset is used.
Estimates The County Legislature appoints the entire governing board and there is a potential for the County to impose its will on the Agency, and as such, the Agency is considered a discretely presented component unit of the County based on the criteria set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting The Agency operates as an enterprise fund. Enterprise funds utilize an “economic resources” measurement focus. The accounting objectives of this measurement focus are the determination of operating income, changes in net position, financial position, and cash flows. All assets and liabilities (whether current or noncurrent) and deferred inflows and outflows associated with their activities are reported. Fund equity is classified as net position.
The Agency utilizes the accrual basis of accounting. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recorded when the liability is incurred or an economic asset is used.
Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Income Tax Status The Agency is a governmental corporation, exempt from federal and state income taxes. New York State Public Authorities Law, Title 10, Section 2975‐A established a cost recovery of central governmental services to various public authorities. On November 1 of each year, the Director of the Division of Budget determines the assessment amount owed under this section by each industrial development agency in New York State. ‐ 12 ‐ The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Income Tax Status The Agency is a governmental corporation, exempt from federal and state income taxes. New York State Public Authorities Law, Title 10, Section 2975‐A established a cost recovery of central governmental services to various public authorities. On November 1 of each year, the Director of the Division of Budget determines the assessment amount owed under this section by each industrial development agency in New York State. ‐ 12 ‐
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Notes to Financial Statements
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash held in checking and money market accounts.
Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are stated at their outstanding balances. The Agency considers all accounts receivable to be fully collectible. If collection becomes doubtful, the Agency will either set up an allowance for doubtful accounts or if deemed completely uncollectible, the accounts will be charged against income in the current period. Unpaid balances remaining after the stated payment terms are considered past due. Recoveries of previously charged off accounts are recorded when received.
Management did not believe an allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Capital Assets Capital asset purchases are recorded at historical cost or fair market value at the date of acquisition. Depreciation expense is recorded on a straight‐line basis over the assets’ estimated useful life of 5 to 39 years. The Agency’s policy is to capitalize all additions greater than $1,000 with a useful life of more than 5 years. Pollution Remediation Obligations
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Notes to Financial Statements
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash held in checking and money market accounts.
Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are stated at their outstanding balances. The Agency considers all accounts receivable to be fully collectible. If collection becomes doubtful, the Agency will either set up an allowance for doubtful accounts or if deemed completely uncollectible, the accounts will be charged against income in the current period. Unpaid balances remaining after the stated payment terms are considered past due. Recoveries of previously charged off accounts are recorded when received.
Management did not believe an allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Capital Assets Capital asset purchases are recorded at historical cost or fair market value at the date of acquisition. Depreciation expense is recorded on a straight‐line basis over the assets’ estimated useful life of 5 to 39 years. The Agency’s policy is to capitalize all additions greater than $1,000 with a useful life of more than 5 years. Pollution Remediation Obligations Pollution remediation obligation are obligations to address the current or potential detrimental effects of existing pollution by participating in pollution remediation activities. Obligations to clean up spills of hazardous wastes or hazardous substances and obligations to remove contamination such as asbestos are pollution remediation obligations. Pollution remediation activities may include the following: (1) pre‐cleanup activities, such as site assessments and site investigations, (2) cleanup activities, (3) government oversight and enforcement‐related activities and (4) operation and maintenance of the remedy, including post remediation monitoring. Pollution remediation outlays including outlays for property, plant and equipment are expensed when a liability is incurred. The Agency will capitalize certain pollution remediation outlays for properties for which it anticipates a future sale. The Agency will only capitalize amounts that would result in the carrying amount of the property to not exceed its estimated fair value upon completion of the remediation. The Agency currently has a parcel of land with known pollution and is currently performing various remediation activities. The carrying amount of this parcel of land is $604,840 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
‐ 13 ‐ Pollution remediation obligation are obligations to address the current or potential detrimental effects of existing pollution by participating in pollution remediation activities. Obligations to clean up spills of hazardous wastes or hazardous substances and obligations to remove contamination such as asbestos are pollution remediation obligations. Pollution remediation activities may include the following: (1) pre‐cleanup activities, such as site assessments and site investigations, (2) cleanup activities, (3) government oversight and enforcement‐related activities and (4) operation and maintenance of the remedy, including post remediation monitoring. Pollution remediation outlays including outlays for property, plant and equipment are expensed when a liability is incurred. The Agency will capitalize certain pollution remediation outlays for properties for which it anticipates a future sale. The Agency will only capitalize amounts that would result in the carrying amount of the property to not exceed its estimated fair value upon completion of the remediation. The Agency currently has a parcel of land with known pollution and is currently performing various remediation activities. The carrying amount of this parcel of land is $604,840 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
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(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Notes to Financial Statements
Investment in Real Property The Agency considers investment in real property to be real property that is acquired and held primarily for the purpose of income or profit and has a present service capacity based solely on its ability to generate cash or be sold to generate cash. Investment in real property purchases are recorded at cost, including (1) the contract/purchase price; (2) the costs of closing the transaction and obtaining title, including commissions, options, legal fees, title search, insurance, and past due taxes; (3) the costs of surveys; and (4) the cost of preparing the property for its intended use.
At December 31, 2021, investment in real property consists of land related to the White Pine Commerce Park purchased with the intention to expand the Park to approximately 1,250 acres to meet the larger geographic footprint necessary to support future development. The investment in real property balance at December 31, 2021 is comprised of the purchase price and following incidental costs:
(A Discretely Presented Component Unit of the County of Onondaga, New York) Notes to Financial Statements
Investment in Real Property The Agency considers investment in real property to be real property that is acquired and held primarily for the purpose of income or profit and has a present service capacity based solely on its ability to generate cash or be sold to generate cash. Investment in real property purchases are recorded at cost, including (1) the contract/purchase price; (2) the costs of closing the transaction and obtaining title, including commissions, options, legal fees, title search, insurance, and past due taxes; (3) the costs of surveys; and (4) the cost of preparing the property for its intended use.
At December 31, 2021, investment in real property consists of land related to the White Pine Commerce Park purchased with the intention to expand the Park to approximately 1,250 acres to meet the larger geographic footprint necessary to support future development. The investment in real property balance at December 31, 2021 is comprised of the purchase price and following incidental costs:
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