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Case 9-11

Identification of Component Units

Q-1 Following are descriptions of several relationships between primary governments and other organizations. Using just the information provided, indicate whether you believe the primary government should include the organization as a component unit and give an explanation of how you came to that conclusion. You may find it helpful to use the flowchart discussed in the power points.

Description

Is this a component unit?

Explanation

a. Tesser Municipal Hospital is a not-for profit corporation, whose governing board is appointed by the tesser city mayor. The hospital manages its day-to-day operations and sets its own fee schedule. The governing board provides preliminary approval of the hospital budget, with final approval required by the Tesser city council. Bonded debt for the hospital is repaid with the hospital’s revenues.

b. The Atkins Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is a not-for-profit organization funded by hotel tax levied by the City of Atkins. By city statue, the hotel tax is set by the city and can be used only by the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

c. The County Aviation Authority has issued bonds that are guaranteed by the City of Middle Falls. The Aviation Authority will use its revenues to service the debt. Middle Falls believes that the probability it will have o cover any debt service requirements related to the Aviation Authority bonds is remote.

d. The Sports Authority of Dawson County is a legally separate organization with its own elected board. It annually presents its budget to the Dawson County Commission for commissioners’ input and recommendations. The Sports Authority incorporates those recommendations it deems beneficial.

e. Help for Kids is a not-for-profit organization that receives funding from Alice County. Each year Help for Kids is required to submit its audited financial statements and approved budget to Alice County. County commissioners review the financial statements and budgets to ensure that the resources provided by the county are used in an approved manner.

Q-2 At what age would/should police retire compared to other professions? What impact would that have on pension contributions needed?