CHELSEA HOUSING AUTHORITY Chelsea, Massachusetts FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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1 Chelsea, Massachusetts FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Management s Discussion and Analysis Independent Auditors' Report Basic Financial Statements Balance Sheet December 3, Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets For the Year Ended December 3, Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 3, Notes to Financial Statements ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Schedule of Funding Progress... 7 Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance And Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards Report on Compliance with Requirements That Could Have a Direct and Material Effect on Each Major Program and on Internal Control over Compliance with OMB Circular A Supplemental Financial Data Schedule Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards For the Year Ended December 3, Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs For the Years Ended December 3, 20 and

3 MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 3, 20 As management of the Chelsea Housing Authority (the Authority), we offer readers of the Authority s financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Authority for the year ended December 3, 20. We encourage readers to consider the information in conjunction with the Authority s basic financial statements. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The assets of the Authority exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $29,69,676. The net assets of the Authority consisted of Invested in Capital Assets in the amount of $28,004,645; Restricted Net Assets in the amount of $892,20 and Unrestricted Net Assets in the amount of $272,830. The Authority's cash and investments at December 3, 20 was $2,674,889 representing a decrease of $208,079 from December 3, 200. The Authority had intergovernmental and non-operating revenues of $,35,750; program revenues (charges for services) of $3,74,68. The Authority had program expenses (exclusive of depreciation expense and prior period adjustments) of $4,453,060. OVERVIEW OF THE CHELSEA HOUSING AUTHORITY The Authority was created in 946 to provide and promote safe and sanitary housing for low-income persons residing in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The Authority is a municipal corporation located in Chelsea Massachusetts and was established under Chapter 2B of the State Statutes. The Authority owns and manages 90 residential housing units that are leased to low income individuals as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The Authority administers 604 vouchers under two housing assistance programs funded by HUD and DHCD. Under this program the Authority subsidizes rents for low income individuals who rent dwelling units in the private housing market. The Authority receives federal grants also called subsidies to fund operations of rental units that are owned by the Authority and constructed with HUD grants and loans. The Authority is also eligible to receive grants or subsidies from DHCD to fund operating deficits of rental units that are owned by the Authority and constructed with Massachusetts grants or loans. OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Authority s financial statements consist of two parts - ) management discussion analysis, which is intended to serve as an introduction to the Authority s basic financial statements, and 2) the Authority s basic financial statements, which are comprised of two components: ) Fund financial statements, and 2) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains the schedule of expenditures of federal awards as supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves. Chelsea Housing Authority ~ MD&A -i-

4 MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 3, 20 As a single purpose enterprise fund government, the Authority is permitted to issue combined entity level and fund level financial statements. These statements report financial information for the combined total of all funds that represents the Authority wide financial position. The following is a brief description of each financial statement. The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the Authority s finances, in a manner similar to a private-sector business. Balance Sheet The balance sheet is prepared using the accrual basis of accounting and provides information relating to all financial and capital resources for the Authority as of the reporting date and related debts and other liabilities. This statement is presented in a format where assets equal liabilities plus net assets, formerly known as equity. Assets and liabilities are presented in order of liquidity, and are classified as Current (convertible into cash within one year), and Non-current. Net assets (formerly equity) represent the cumulative effect of revenue and expenses. It is also the difference between assets and liabilities. Net assets are reported in three broad categories: Unrestricted Net Assets is designed to represent the net available liquid (non-capital) assets, net of liabilities, for the entire Authority Net Assets Invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related Debt consists of all capital assets, reduced by the outstanding balances of any bonds, mortgages, notes or other borrowing that are attributable to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of those assets. Restricted Net Assets consists of restricted assets when constraints are placed on the assets by creditors (such as debt covenants), grantors, contributors, laws and regulations. Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets This statement is similar to an income statement. This statement includes operating revenues, such as rental income, and operating expenses, such as administrative, utilities, maintenance and depreciation. It also includes non-operating revenues and expenses, such as grant revenue, investment income and interest expense and capital contributions and operating transfers. The focus of the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets is the Change in Net Assets, which is similar to net income or loss. Statement of Cash Flows This statement of cash flows shows the sources and amounts from which the Authority received cash, such as income from tenants, income from grants, and loans, and the uses and amounts for which cash was disbursed, such as payments to vendors and contractors, payments to employees, and repayment of loans. The statement is divided into four major sections: operating activities, non-capital financing activities, capital and related financing activities and investing activities. The total of these four sections reflects the net increase or decrease in the Authority s cash accounts for the reporting period. Chelsea Housing Authority ~ MD&A -ii-

5 THE AUTHORITY S FUND CHELSEA HOUSING AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 3, 20 A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The Authority, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. Business Type Funds The Authority maintains a business type fund also called enterprise fund. The programs supporting this fund are as follows: Low Rent Public Housing This program accounts for all activities relating to the leasing and operation of apartments in buildings that were constructed and are owned by the Authority. These units are rented to low income families and low income elderly, disabled, and special needs individuals. The properties were constructed with grants and or loans provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Authority receives grants from HUD to subsidize operating deficits. Tenants are charged rents based on a percentage of their income. Public Housing Capital Fund and Capital Fund Competitive Recovery Grant HUD provides grant funds to authorities with Low Rent Public Housing units on a formula basis. The funds are predominantly used to make physical improvements to buildings and dwelling units owned by the Authority under the Low Rent Public Housing Program. A portion of these funds may also be used to support operations and to make improvements in the management and operation of the Authority. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and the Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) HUD provides grants to the Authority to subsidize rents paid by low income families and individuals who rent dwelling units from private landlords. Under this program, qualified applicants are issued vouchers which may be used by the applicant to obtain housing in the private rental market. The Authority will subsidize the landlord for the difference between the rent requested and the tenant s share of the rent not to exceed a predetermined payment standard. FSS helps eligible individuals acquire the skills and experience needed to obtain work that pays a living wage, and also offers them an opportunity to save towards home-ownership. The Authority works with welfare agencies, schools, businesses, and other local partners to help FSS participants access services including but not limited to; child care, transportation, education and training, and home-ownership counseling. Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) ROSS links public housing residents with supportive services, resident empowerment activities, and assistance in becoming economically selfsufficient. Grants are received from HUD pursuant to a detailed application submitted by the Authority. State and Local Programs The Authority operates the following state and local programs: State Consolidated and State Chapter 705 Housing Under these programs, the Authority owns, operates and maintains rental housing acquired with grants from Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD). Dwelling units are leased to low income tenants at rates based on their ability to pay. Operations are supported by DHCD via operating grants. Chelsea Housing Authority ~ MD&A -iii-

6 MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 3, 20 State Chapter 689 Housing Under this program, the Authority owns operates and maintains rental housing acquired with grants from DHCD. The building is generally rented to a non-profit corporation who provides health and human resource needs to mentally disabled individuals. Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) - DHCD provides grants to subsidize rents paid by low income families and individuals who rent dwelling units from private landlords. Qualified applicants are issued vouchers which may be used by the applicant to obtain housing in the private rental market. The Authority subsidizes the landlord for the difference between the rent requested and the tenant s share of the rent not to exceed a contract amount. State Modernization Program DHCD provides grant funds to authorities with State Consolidated units based on the Authority s application and determination of need. The funds are predominantly used to make physical improvements to buildings and dwelling units owned by the Authority under the State Consolidated Housing Program. OVERVIEW OF THE AUTHORITY-WIDE FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATIONS The Authority s overall financial position and operations for the past two years are summarized below based on the information included in the current and prior financial statements. The Authority s total assets December 3, 20 were $3,472,96; a decrease of $432,232 as compared to the amount for December 3, 200. The Authority s overall financial position and results of operations are presented at the end of this report: COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS December 3, 20 and Change % Change Current Assets $ 3,482,762 $ 3,237,365 $ 245,397 8% Capital Assets 28,004,645 28,529,584 (524,939) -2% Other Noncurrent Assets 65,982 38,244 27,738 20% Total Assets $ 3,653,389 $ 3,905,93 $ (25,804) -% Current Liabilities $,252,030 $,27,84 $ 34,846 3% Noncurrent Liabilities,069, , ,249 34% Total Liabilities 2,32,75 2,06, ,095 5% Invested in Capital Assets, net of related debt 28,004,645 28,529,584 (524,939) -2% Restricted Net Assets 892,20 57, ,668 56% Unrestricted Net Assets 434, ,456 (352,628) -45% Total Net Assets 29,33,674 29,888,573 (556,899) -2% Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 3,653,389 $ 3,905,93 $ (25,804) -% Chelsea Housing Authority ~ MD&A -iv-

7 MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 3, 20 Narrative of Material Changes on the Balance Sheet The increase in Other Noncurrent Assets is a result of increases in prepaid expenses and receivables. The increase in noncurrent liabilities of $270,247 as a result of an increase in the OPEB liability. The Authority each year is recording a portion of the total OPEB liability that is owes. The decrease in capital assets of $524,939 as the result of the depreciation expense of $,296,205 and the reclassification of capital items and prior year adjustments. Restricted net assets increased by $320,668 as a result of the Authority receiving more Housing Assistance Payment from HUD than Housing Assistance Payment expenses. The decrease in unrestricted net assets as a result of the Authority operating a net loss adjusted for depreciated expenses and capital grants. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES For the years ended December 3, 20 and Change % Change Revenue Non-operating Revenues $,35,750 $,344,55 $ (28,405) 0% Operating Revenues 3,74,68 3,645,997 68,62 2% Total Revenues 5,030,368 4,990,52 40,26 0% Expenses Housing assistance payments 5,706,279 5,754,597 (48,38) -% Utilities 3,053,775 3,86,882 (33,07) -4% Administration 2,744,966 2,565,774 79,92 7% Repair and maintenance 2,22,935,734,93 478,004 28% Depreciation expense,296,205,286,894 9,3 % Insurance expense 25,827 92,303 23,524 2% Other general expenses 386,389 6,03 270, % Protective services 03,42 94,868 8,553 9% Tenant services 29,468 9,030 20, % Total Expenses 5,749,265 4,94, ,883 5% Change in Net Assets (78,897) 48,770 (767,667) -574% Net Assets - Beginning of Year 29,888,573 29,839,803 48,770 0% Net Assets - End of Year $ 29,69,676 $ 29,888,573 $ (78,897) -2% Chelsea Housing Authority ~ MD&A -v-

8 MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 3, 20 Narrative of Material Changes on the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Change in Net Assets The increase in administration expense is a result of unbudgeted increases in administrative salary expenses. The increase in repairs and maintenance expense is a result of reclassification from capital expenses to operations expenses. The increase in insurance expense is the result of higher premiums for all of the authorities insurance policies. Other general expenses increases is the result of increases in accrual for compensated absences, a reclassification of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to general expenses, and the accrual of a payable to HUD for the Capital Fund Recovery Competitive Grants. CAPITAL ASSETS As of December 3, 20, the Authority s invested in capital assets, net of related debt were $28,004,645 (net of accumulated depreciation). This investment in capital assets includes buildings, improvements, equipment, and computer software. Major capital asset improvements that were completed for the year ended December 3, 20 and funded by the Capital Fund Recovery Grant included window upgrades, dryer venting system upgrades, airconditioner replacements, and brick waterproofing at a cost of $,2,663. Improvements funded by the Capital Fund Recovery Competitive Grant included re-roofing and exterior skin at the office site; and at the various developments work included HVAC upgrades, weather-stripping, faucet aerators, new roofs, entry doors, waterproofing, new trash compactor, garage door and elevator upgrades at a cost of $558,863. Major capital asset improvements that were completed for the year ended December 3, 20 and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development included heater/boiler replacement at a cost of $29,263; site work consisted of walks, sidewalks and parking lot at a cost of $52,000; emergency generator replacement at a cost of $39,480. LONG TERM DEBT The Authority had no outstanding debt as of December 3, 20 and 200. Chelsea Housing Authority ~ MD&A -vi-

9 MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS December 3, 20 ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECTING NEXT YEAR S BUDGET The following factors were considered in preparing the Authority s budget for the 202 fiscal year: The State Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is allowing an increase of 3% in the Authority s non-utility expenses from 20 to 202. Administrative Fee Subsidies for the Housing Choice Voucher Program are expected to decrease significantly because HUD is in the process of changing this program. Until HUD settles on an administrative fee format that will be consistently applied each year, the Authority will have difficulty budgeting for and administering this program. Increased costs of Employer Health Insurance, Employer Retirement Contributions, Workers Compensation, Utilities and Fire and Liability Insurance, continue to rise at unprecedented rates. FUTURE EVENTS THAT WILL FINANCIALLY IMPACT THE AUTHORITY Funding cuts during the next fiscal year by both the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State Department of Communities and Development (DHCD) along with sharp cost increases in employee benefits will have an impact on the Authority in the future. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Authority s finances for all those with an interest. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Mr. Albert Ewing, Executive Director, Chelsea Housing Authority, 54 Locke Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts, Chelsea Housing Authority ~ MD&A -vii-

10 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To The Board of Commissioners Chelsea Housing Authority Chelsea, Massachusetts We have audited the accompanying basic financial statements of the Chelsea Housing Authority, Chelsea, MA as of and for the year ended December 3, 20, as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Chelsea Housing Authority's management. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. Included in total capital assets of $28,004,645 on the Chelsea Housing Authority s Balance Sheet are ordinary maintenance costs from prior years that have been incorrectly classified. Management acknowledges that these costs were incorrectly classified; however, as of the date of this report, a determination has not been made as to the amount of costs that are incorrectly classified. In the absence of such a determination, we are unable to ascertain the proper valuation of capital assets and therefor are unable to comment as to whether the capital assets, stated in the Balance Sheet at December 3, 20, are fairly stated. As disclosed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs as item -02, noncompliance with laws and regulations applicable to the Capital Fund Program could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements as it relates to the determination of amounts payable to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As of the date of this report, a determination has not been made as to the effect of such noncompliance and therefor we are unable to comment as to whether HUD grant and contributions or accounts payable due to HUD, as stated in the Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets or the Balance Sheet, respectively, at December 3, 20, are fairly stated. In our opinion, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as mentioned in the preceding paragraphs, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Chelsea Housing Authority as of December 3, 20, and the changes in financial position and cash flows, for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

11 In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have issued our report dated [Report Date] on our consideration of Chelsea Housing Authority s internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be considered in assessing the results of our audit. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that Management s Discussion and Analysis and the Schedule of Funding Progress be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by 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. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements as a whole. The Supplemental Financial Data Schedule and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. This information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a whole. Quincy, Massachusetts [Report Date]

12 BALANCE SHEET December 3, 20 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents - Notes 4 & 5 $,93,830 Restricted cash and cash equivalents - Notes 4 & 5 577,077 Accounts receivable, net - Note 6 742,758 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 23,097 Total Current Assets 3,482,762 Noncurrent Assets: Restricted cash and cash equivalents - Notes 4 & 5 65,982 Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation - Note 7 28,004,645 Total Noncurrent Assets 28,70,627 Total Assets $ 3,653,389 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 463,65 Accounts payable, HUD 267,425 Accounts payable, other government 266,779 Accrued wages and current portion of compensated absences 82,597 Other current liabilities 63 Deferred revenue 62,66 Tenant security deposits 9,267 Total Current Liabilities,252,030 Noncurrent Liabilities: Accrued compensated absences, net of current portion - Note 8 247,788 Other noncurrent liabilities - Note 8 65,982 OPEB liability - Notes 8 & 655,95 Total Noncurrent Liabilities,069,685 Total Liabilities 2,32,75 Net Assets: Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 28,004,645 Restricted net assets - Note 3 892,20 Unrestricted net assets 434,828 Total Net Assets 29,33,674 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 3,653,389 See Accompanying Notes --

13 STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS For the year ended December 3, 20 OPERATING REVENUES Tenant rental income $ 3,532,655 Other revenue 8,963 Total Operating Revenues 3,74,68 OPERATING EXPENSES Housing assistance payments 5,706,279 Utilities 3,053,775 Administration 2,744,966 Repair and maintenance 2,22,935 Depreciation expense,296,205 Other general expenses 224,39 Insurance expense 25,827 Protective services 03,42 Tenant services 29,468 Total Operating Expenses 5,587,267 Operating Loss (,872,649) NONOPERATING REVENUES HUD grants and contributions 8,302,59 Other government grants and contributions 2,260,59 Interest and investment revenue 8,52 Total Nonoperating Revenues 0,57,27 Loss before Capital Contributions and Transfers (,30,378) CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS & TRANSFERS HUD capital grants and contributions 546,074 Other government capital grants and contributions 98,405 Total Capital Contributions and Transfers 744,479 Change in Net Assets (556,899) Total Net Assets - Beginning of Year - As Restated - Note 3 29,888,573 Total Net Assets - End of Year $ 29,33,674 See Accompanying Notes -2-

14 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 3, 20 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from tenants $ 3,567,9 Other operating receipts 63,087 Payments to employees (4,03,575) Payments to suppliers (0,60,929) Net cash used in operating activities (0,46,506) CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES HUD grants 8,6,745 Other government grants 2,282,069 Net cash provided by noncapital financing activities 0,443,84 CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES Other government capital grants 3,266 HUD capital grants 569,092 Acquisitions of capital assets (77,266) Net cash used in capital and related financing activities (98,908) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest and dividends received 8,52 Net cash provided by investing activities 8,52 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (208,079) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,882,968 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,674,889 Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash used in operating activities: Operating loss $ (,872,649) Adjustments: Depreciation,296,205 Change in assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable, tenants (4,68) Decrease in accounts receivable, other 5,384 Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (5,228) Decrease in accounts payable (98,585) Increase in compensated absences and accrued wages 37,04 Increase in OPEB liability 20,744 Increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities 48,304 Decrease in tenant security deposits (48) Increase in deferred operating revenue 4,97 Net cash used in operating activities $ (0,46,506) See Accompanying Notes -3-

15 NOTE ORGANIZATION CHELSEA HOUSING AUTHORITY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 The Chelsea Housing Authority (the Authority) was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Authority operates under a board of commissioner form of government to provide safe and decent housing to low and moderate income families and elderly individuals. The Authority maintains its accounting records by program and operates the following programs: Low Rent Public Housing This program accounts for all activities relating to the leasing and operation of apartments in buildings that were constructed and are owned by the Authority. These units are rented to low income families and low income elderly, disabled, and special needs individuals. The properties were constructed with grants and or loans provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Authority receives grants from HUD to subsidize operating deficits. Tenants are charged rents based on a percentage of their income. Public Housing Capital Fund and Capital Fund Competitive Recovery Grant HUD provides grant funds to authorities with Low Rent Public Housing units on a formula basis. The funds are predominantly used to make physical improvements to buildings and dwelling units owned by the Authority under the Low Rent Public Housing Program. A portion of these funds may also be used to support operations and to make improvements in the management and operation of the Authority. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and the Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) HUD provides grants to the Authority to subsidize rents paid by low income families and individuals who rent dwelling units from private landlords. Under this program, qualified applicants are issued vouchers which may be used by the applicant to obtain housing in the private rental market. The Authority will subsidize the landlord for the difference between the rent requested and the tenant s share of the rent not to exceed a predetermined payment standard. FSS helps eligible individuals acquire the skills and experience needed to obtain work that pays a living wage, and also offers them an opportunity to save towards home-ownership. The Authority works with welfare agencies, schools, businesses, and other local partners to help FSS participants access services including but not limited to; child care, transportation, education and training, and home-ownership counseling. Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) ROSS links public housing residents with supportive services, resident empowerment activities, and assistance in becoming economically selfsufficient. Grants are received from HUD pursuant to a detailed application submitted by the Authority. State and Local Programs The Authority operates the following state and local programs: State Consolidated and State Chapter 705 Housing Under these programs, the Authority owns, operates and maintains rental housing acquired with grants from Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD). Dwelling units are leased to low income tenants at rates based on their ability to pay. Operations are supported by DHCD via operating grants. -4-

16 NOTE ORGANIZATION (Continued) CHELSEA HOUSING AUTHORITY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 State Chapter 689 Housing Under this program, the Authority owns operates and maintains rental housing acquired with grants from DHCD. The building is generally rented to a non-profit corporation who provides health and human resource needs to mentally disabled individuals. Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) - DHCD provides grants to subsidize rents paid by low income families and individuals who rent dwelling units from private landlords. Qualified applicants are issued vouchers which may be used by the applicant to obtain housing in the private rental market. The Authority subsidizes the landlord for the difference between the rent requested and the tenant s share of the rent not to exceed a contract amount. State Modernization Program DHCD provides grant funds to authorities with State Consolidated units based on the Authority s application and determination of need. The funds are predominantly used to make physical improvements to buildings and dwelling units owned by the Authority under the State Consolidated Housing Program. NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A. Financial Reporting Entity The Authority s financial statements include the accounts of all of the Authority s operations. The criteria for including organizations as component units within the Authority s reporting entity, as set forth in Section 200 of GASB s Codification of Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, include whether: the organization is legally separate (can sue and be sued in their own name) the Authority holds the corporate powers of the organization the Authority appoints a voting majority of the organization s board the Authority is able to impose its will on the organization the organization has the potential to impose a financial benefit/burden on the Authority there is fiscal dependency by the organization on the Authority Based on the aforementioned criteria, the Authority has no component units. B. Basis of Presentation and Accounting The Authority is a special-purpose government entity engaged only in business-type activities and, as such, the financial statements are presented as a single enterprise fund. -5-

17 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) B. Basis of Presentation and Accounting (Continued) The Authority s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements and Management s Discussion and Analysis for State and Local Governments ( GASB 34 ). GASB 34 requires the basic financial statements to be prepared using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting and requires the presentation of a Balance Sheet, a Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets, and a Statement of Cash Flows. GASB 34 also requires the Authority to include Management s Discussion and Analysis as part of the Required Supplementary Information. The Authority s primary source of nonexchange revenue relates to grants and subsidies. Grants and subsidies revenue is recognized at the time eligible program expenditures occur and/or the Authority has complied with the grant and subsidy requirements, in accordance with GASB Statement No. 33, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions. Grants received in advance of expenditures are deferred until earned. In accordance with GASB Statement No. 20, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Proprietary Funds and Other Governmental Activities That Use Proprietary Fund Accounting, the Authority applies all applicable GASB pronouncements as well as FASB Statements and Interpretations, APB Opinions, and ARB s issued on or before November 30, 989, unless those pronouncements conflict with or contradict GASB pronouncements. The more significant accounting policies of the Authority are described in the following paragraphs. New Accounting Standards Adopted During 20, the Authority adopted GASB Statement No. 6 - The Financial Reporting Entity: Omnibus an amendment of GASB statements No. 4 and No. 34. The Statement modifies certain requirements for the assessment of potential component units in determining what should be included in the financial reporting entity and financial reporting entity display and disclosure requirements. There is no impact on the Authority s financial statements as a result of adopting this standard. C. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates. D. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit with financial institutions and other debt securities that are readily convertible into cash and purchased with original maturities of three months or less. Also included in cash equivalents are non negotiable certificates of deposits, recorded at cost in accordance with GASB

18 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) E. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable from tenants are carried at the original amount billed less an estimate made for doubtful accounts based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts receivable. Accounts receivable from tenants are written off with board approval when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received. Allowances for other non tenant receivables are reviewed annually. See Note 6 for details of accounts receivable and allowances at year end. F. Capital Assets Capital assets include property, furniture, equipment and machinery with initial, individual costs that equal or exceed $,000 and estimated useful lives of more than one year. Capital assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of donation. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are constructed. Interest incurred during the construction phase of capital assets is included as part of the capitalized value of the assets constructed. Capital assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: Buildings Land and Building Improvements Furniture, Equipment and Machinery 40 years 5 years 3-0 years G. Compensated Absences The Authority s policy allows full time employees to earn up to 25 days of vacation leave per year, commensurate on experience. Employees may carry forward unused vacation leave at a maximum of 30 days. Employees may also earn up to 5 days of sick leave per year, which may be accumulated to future periods on an unlimited basis. Upon retirement, employees will be compensated for half of their unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 50 days. Total accrued compensated absences at December 3, 20 aggregated $330,385. The Authority s former Executive Director, under an employment contract, was entitled to 30 days of vacation leave and 5 days of sick leave per year. Unused sick and vacation leave were permitted to accrue on an unlimited basis and were payable in full, in the event of separation or termination of employment for any cause, at his regularly established pay rate. Management has determined that there is no liability for any unused sick and vacation leave at December 3,

19 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) H. Operating Revenues and Expenses GASB 34 paragraph 02 requires governments to establish a policy that defines operating revenues and expenses. The Authority uses the criteria prescribed in GASB 9 paragraphs 7 and 8 for cash flows to determine operating revenues and expenses. Operating revenue includes rental income, management services provided and all other revenue relating to the provision of safe, decent and affordable housing services that do not result from transactions defined as capital and related financing, non-capital and related financing or investing activities. Operating expenses include wages, housing assistance payments, utilities, maintenance, depreciation of capital assets, administrative expenses and all other expenses relating to the provision of safe, decent and affordable housing services that do not result from transactions defined as capital and related financing, non-capital and related financing or investing activities. NOTE 3 RESTRICTED NET ASSETS At December 3, 20, the restricted net assets of $892,20 represent net assets restricted by HUD related to the Housing Choice Voucher Program to be used for future HAP payments. NOTE 4 CASH AND INVESTMENT DEPOSITS GASB standards require that cash and investment deposits with financial institutions be classified into one of the following four categories: Category A Insured Category B Collateralized, with securities held by the entity or by its agent in the entity s name. Category C Collateralized, with securities held by the pledging financial institution s trust department or agent in the entity s name. Category D Non-collateralized (Includes any bank balance collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution, or by its trust department or agent, but not in the entity s name.) The Authority has adopted HUD s Investment Regulation PIH as its investment policy. HUD regulations require that all HUD deposits in financial institutions and investments be fully insured or collateralized, (category A, B or C) by U.S. Government obligations that have a market value of not less than the principal amount of the deposits. The policy also requires that investments not have a maturity period longer than three years. -8-

20 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 NOTE 4 CASH AND INVESTMENT DEPOSITS (Continued) Custodial Credit Risk Cash Deposits In the case of cash deposits, this is the risk that in the event of a bank failure, the Authority s deposits may not be returned to it. The Authority does not have a formal policy for custodial credit risk, except ensuring that it follows the HUD regulations for federal deposits as detailed in a prior paragraph. At December 3, 20, the Authority s cash deposits of $2,674,889 were fully insured or collateralized. The Authority notes that in accordance with GASB 40, the disclosures for all types of cash deposits with a financial institution, whether categorized as cash and cash equivalents or as investments are the same and have been reported and disclosed accordingly in the previous section of the note. NOTE 5 RESTRICTIONS ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS The Authority s current restricted cash and cash equivalents balance consists of funds restricted for future HAP payments as well as funds designated for tenant security deposits. Noncurrent restricted cash and cash equivalents consist of funds held in escrow for participants in the Authority s FSS and IDA programs. These amounts support either a corresponding liability or restricted net asset. At December 3, 20, restricted cash was categorized as follows: Category of Restriction Amount HAP Reserves $ 567,80 FSS Escrow 4,60 IDA Escrow 5,822 Tenant Security Deposits 9,267 Total $ 743,059 NOTE 6 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE The following is a detail listing of receivables for the Authority including the applicable allowances for uncollectible accounts at December 3, 20. Category of Receivable Amount HUD $ 500,49 Other Government 25,389 PHA Projects 3,842 Tenants 36,766 Gross Receivables 756,488 Allowance - Tenants (3,730) Net Receivables $ 742,758-9-

21 NOTE 7 CAPITAL ASSETS CHELSEA HOUSING AUTHORITY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 The following is a summary of changes in capital assets and related accumulated depreciation. 2/3/200 Increases Decreases 2/3/20 Capital assets not being depreciated Land $ 2,774,73 $ - $ - $ 2,774,73 Construction in Progress 3,730,047 77,266 (496,62) 4,005,5 Total capital assets not being depreciated 6,504,778 77,266 (496,62) 6,779,882 Other Capital Assets Buildings 5,49,46 496,62-5,645,308 Furniture, equipment & machinery 798, ,04 Total other capital assets 5,947,87 496,62-52,443,349 Less accumulated depreciation Buildings 39,224,432,269,395-40,493,827 Furniture, equipment & machinery 697,949 26,80-724,759 Total accumulated depreciation 39,922,38,296,205-4,28,586 Capital Assets Net $ 28,529,584 $ (28,777) $ (496,62) $ 28,004,645 Depreciation expense was charged to: Low Rent $ 57,668 Housing Choice Voucher $ 302 State/Local $ 724,235 NOTE 8 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Noncurrent liability activity for the year ended December 3, 20 is as follows: Amount due 2/3/200 Additions Reductions within one year 2/3/20 Compensated Absences $ 288,029 $ 79,652 $ (37,296) $ (82,597) $ 247,788 FSS Escrow 02,482 34,379 (22,70) - 4,60 IDA Escrow 35,762 6, ,822 OPEB Liability 445,7 374,422 (63,678) - 655,95 Total $ 87,444 $ 604,53 $ (323,675) $ (82,597) $,069,685 NOTE 9 REAL ESTATE TAXES Property owned by the Authority is exempt from local real estate taxes. The Authority also has an agreement with the City of Chelsea exempting the Authority from any payments in lieu of taxes for all of its rental properties. -0-

22 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 NOTE 0 CHELSEA CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CRS) and OTHER PLANS A. Plan Description and Membership The Authority provides pension benefits to certain employees through the CRS, a cost-sharing, multipleemployer public employee retirement system regulated by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). The plan is a defined benefit plan. Participation is mandatory for all full time employees of the Authority. The retirement plan is a pooled risk type of plan. Under this type of plan funding is determined based on all employees covered for all employing units. The funding liabilities are shared by each employing unit pro-rata based on the number of employees in the employing unit. Since the Authority s share of pension liability is not based on their employees, pension expense is determined by the total required payment to be made to the retirement plan for the year. The CRS issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information. This report may be obtained by writing to CRS, City Hall, 500 Broadway, Room 24, Chelsea, MA 0250 or by calling (67) B. Significant Plan Provisions and Requirements State law establishes benefit provisions and contribution requirements of the CRS. Employees who have at least 0 years of longevity and have attained 55 years of age are eligible to receive retirement benefits. Retired employees receive an allowance based upon the average of their three highest consecutive salary years of service multiplied by () the number of years and full months of creditable service at the time of retirement and (2) a percentage based on age at retirement in accordance with a schedule provided by state law. Assuming normal retirement at age 65, this percentage is 2.5%, which is reduced for individuals who retire prior to age 65 to reflect the longer payout period. Employees may elect early retirement after 20 years of service or at any time after attaining age 55 with 0 years of eligible service. Plan members who become permanently and totally disabled may be eligible to receive a disability retirement allowance. The amount of benefits to be received depends on several factors, including the member s age, compensation, veteran status, years of creditable service, and whether or not the disability is work-related. In addition, certain death benefits exist for beneficiaries of employees who die in active service. C. Funding Policy Depending on their employment date, active Plan members must contribute either 5%, 7%, 8%, or 9% of their gross regular compensation. Members hired after December 3, 978 must contribute an additional 2% of regular compensation in excess of $30,000. These deductions earn interest at a rate determined by PERAC that vests based upon years of service. Member employers are required to contribute the remaining amounts necessary to finance benefits, except for certain cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) granted before July, 998, which are reimbursed by the Commonwealth. The current and two preceding years apportionment of the annual pension cost between the employers required the Authority to contribute approximately 4.5% of the total. D. Annual Pension Cost The Authority s required and actual contributions to CRS for the years ended December 3, 20 and 200 were $72,780 and $642,60, respectively. Employee contributions for the year ended December 3, 20 were $24,32. --

23 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3, 20 NOTE 0 CHELSEA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CRS) and OTHER PLANS (Continued) D. Annual Pension Cost (Continued) The Authority also provides to employees a separate deferred compensation plan in accordance with IRC 457. The plan is open to all employees. Employee contributions for the year ended December 3, 20 were $6,345. There were no employer contributions. NOTE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS A. Plan Description The Authority provides comprehensive medical insurance, both with and without Medicare coordination, and life insurance to its employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Employees are eligible for postretirement benefits if he/she has reached the age of 55 as an active employee and completed 0 years of service. All active employees who retire from the Authority and meet the eligibility criteria will receive these benefits. The duration of these benefits is for the employee s lifetime. Under this cost sharing plan, these benefits cover 20% of premiums for Medical for those who retire on or after 0//2009 (5% for those who retired after 7//994 but before 0//2009, and 0% for all others) for both individuals and family members (percentages represent the employees portion). The face value of each life insurance policy is $5,000. Life insurance benefits do not apply to family members, this benefit covers 20% of premiums for Medical for those who retire on or after 0//2009 (5% for those who retired after 7//994 but before 0//2009, and 0% for all others) for individuals. Currently, there are 32 active employees and 7 retired employees enrolled in the plan. B. Funding Policy The Authority is not required by law or contractual agreement to provide funding for the Plan other than the pay-as-you-go amount necessary to provide current benefits to retirees and eligible beneficiaries/dependents. For the year ended December 3, 20, the Authority paid $63,678 on behalf of the Plan. C. Annual OPEB Cost and Net OPEB Obligation The Authority s annual OPEB cost (expense) is calculated based on the annual required contribution of the employer (ARC), an amount that was actuarially determined by using the Actuarial Cost Method (one of the actuarial cost methods in accordance with the parameters of GASB Statement No. 45). Under this method, the normal cost and actuarial accrued liability are both based on an accrual of projected benefits over the period for which benefits are accrued. The normal cost is the actuarial present value of one year s benefit accrual on this basis. The actuarial accrued liability is the actuarial present value of the projected benefit time the ratio of past service to total service. Under this method, the Actuarial Gains (losses) are calculated each year and amortized over the minimum and maximum periods allowed by law -2-