FY 2023 CAFRVillage of North Palm Beach, FL
Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
Fiscal year ended September 30, 2023
The Village of
North Palm Beach, Florida
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2023
Prepared by:
Finance Department
Samia Janjua
Director of Finance
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Letter of Transmittal ..................................................................................................................................... i
Principal Village Officials ........................................................................................................................ vii
Organizational Structure ........................................................................................................................... viii
GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting ................................................. ix
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor’s Report ...................................................................................................................... 1
Management's Discussion and Analysis ....................................................................................................... 5
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Government-wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position ..................................................................................................................... 15
Statement of Activities ......................................................................................................................... 16
Fund Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds .................................................................................................. 18
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds
to the Statement of Net Position ..................................................................................................... 19
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
Fund Balances - Governmental Funds ........................................................................................... 20
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances of the Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities .................................... 21
Statement of Net Position - Proprietary Fund ...................................................................................... 22
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net
Position - Proprietary Fund ............................................................................................................ 23
Statement of Cash Flows - Proprietary Fund ....................................................................................... 24
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position - Fiduciary Funds ....................................................................... 25
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position – Fiduciary Funds .................................................... 26
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements ..................................................................................................... 27
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Schedule of Changes in Total OPEB liability ....................................................................................... 84
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability – General Employees Retirement Fund ....................... 85
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability – Fire and Police Retirement Fund .............................. 87
Schedules Contributions and Investment Returns – Retirement Funds ............................................... 89
Notes to the Schedule of Contributions ................................................................................................ 90
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance -
Budget and Actual - General Fund ................................................................................................. 91
Notes to the Budgetary Required Supplementary Information ............................................................ 92
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Continued)
OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Schedule of Departmental Expenditures– Budget and Actual – General Fund .................................... 93
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Governmental Funds .............................................................. 96
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances -
Nonmajor Governmental Funds ........................................................................................................ 97
Combining Statement of Net Position – Pension Trust Funds .............................................................. 98
Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position – Pension Trust Funds ........................... 99
Schedule of Revenues and Departmental Expenses –
Budget and Actual – Country Club Fund – Budgetary Basis .......................................................... 100
STATISTICAL SECTION
Net Position by Component ............................................................................................................... 102
Changes in Net Position ..................................................................................................................... 103
Fund Balances, Governmental Funds ................................................................................................. 105
Changes in Fund Balances, Governmental Funds .............................................................................. 106
Net Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property ............................................. 108
Property Tax Rates - Direct and Overlapping Governments............................................................... 109
Principal Property Taxpayers ............................................................................................................. 110
Property Tax Levies and Collections ................................................................................................. 111
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type ................................................................................................... 112
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt ...................................................................... 113
Pledged-Revenue Coverage ................................................................................................................ 114
Demographic and Economic Statistics ................................................................................................ 115
Principal Employers ........................................................................................................................... 116
Full-Time Equivalent Village Government Employees by Function .................................................. 117
Operating Indicators by Function/Program ........................................................................................ 118
Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program ..................................................................................... 119
OTHER REPORTS
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 ................................ 120
Management Letter in Accordance with the Rules of the Auditor General of the
State of Florida ............................................................................................................................... 122
Independent Accountant’s Report on Compliance with
Section 218.415, Florida Statutes .................................................................................................... 125
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 ▪ (561) 904-2122 ▪ FAX (561) 431-0311
March 28, 2024
To the Honorable Mayor, Esteemed Members of the Village Council, and Valued Residents
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
With pleasure, the Finance Department and Village Manager's Office present the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (Annual Report) for the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, covering the fiscal year
ended on September 30, 2023.
This report aims to furnish the Village Council, Village staff, our citizens, lenders, and other stakeholders
with comprehensive insights into the financial status and undertakings of the Village government. The
Village shoulders the responsibility for the accuracy of the data presented herein and for ensuring the
completeness and fairness of the presentation, inclusive of all disclosures.
Enclosed within are data that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, are materially accurate and
presented in a manner that reflects the financial position and operational outcomes of the Village across
its various funds. We are confident that all necessary disclosures have been provided to enable readers
to gain a thorough understanding of the Village's financial matters.
THE REPORT
We are pleased to share that Nowlen, Holt & Miner, P.A., Certified Public Accountants, have issued an
unmodified ("clean") opinion on the Village of North Palm Beach's financial statements for the fiscal year
concluding on September 30, 2023. The independent auditor's report precedes the Management’s
Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), which offers a narrative, overview, and analysis of the fundamental
financial statements. The MD&A complements this transmittal letter and should be reviewed in
conjunction with it.
The Annual Report serves as a tool for economic, social, and political decision-making, as well as for
assessing accountability to our citizenry by:
• Comparing actual financial outcomes with the approved budget, as applicable;
• Evaluating financial condition and operational results;
• Ensuring compliance with finance-related laws, rules, and regulations;
• Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of Village operations.
THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH
“THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE UNDER THE SUN”
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VILLAGE PROFILE
The Village
The Village of North Palm Beach, incorporated in 1956, primarily serves as a residential community. The
registered population stands at approximately 13,162 surging to around 18,000 during winter months as
residents designate their northern homes as their official residences. The populace generally falls within
middle to upper-income brackets.
Located in northeastern Palm Beach County, Florida, the Village is known for its abundance of waterfront
property (lakes, canals, and the Atlantic Ocean) as well as other assets: Country Club with a golf course,
driving range, pool, tennis courts and restaurant; four parks; marina; library; police and fire rescue
stations; and a public elementary school.
The governing body of the Village consists of a five-member Village Council, each of whom is elected to
two-year overlapping terms. The Mayor is selected by majority vote of the Council and serves for a term
of one year. Day-to-day affairs of the Village are under the leadership of the Village Manager who is
appointed by the Council.
FINANCIAL DATA
Financial Reporting System and Budgetary Controls
The Village's financial records for its general governmental operations are maintained on the modified
accrual basis, which means that revenues are recorded when available and measurable and
expenditures are reported when goods and services are received and the related liabilities are incurred.
Financial reporting for its Enterprise Funds (i.e., the Country Club & Stormwater Utility) is presented using
the full accrual basis of accounting required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for its
annual financial report. The Country Club & Stormwater Utility Fund annual budgets are adopted using
a modified accrual basis of accounting (identical to the general government operations mentioned above)
which is consistent with how general ledger financial records are maintained throughout the year by the
Village administration.
In developing and evaluating the Village's financial and accounting system, consideration is given to the
adequacy of internal accounting controls which are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute,
assurance regarding: (a) the safeguarding of assets against loss from unauthorized use or disposition
and (b) the reliability of financial records for preparing financial statements and maintaining accountability
for assets. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that: (a) the cost of a control should not
exceed the benefits likely to be derived and (b) the evaluation of costs and benefits requires estimates
and judgments by management.
All internal control evaluations occur within the above framework. We believe that the Village's internal
accounting controls adequately safeguard assets and provide reasonable assurance of proper recording
of financial transactions.
The General Fund is the only budgeted Governmental Fund. The Village of North Palm Beach maintains
budgetary controls through the annual budget public hearing and approval process for the GAAP-based
budget. The formal budget approval for each fiscal year is accomplished in a manner compliant with
Florida State Statute 200.065, commonly referred to as Truth-in-Millage (TRIM). The level of budgetary
control (that is, the level at which expenditures cannot legally exceed the appropriated amount) is
established at the fund level.
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Property Values
The Village relies significantly on ad valorem property taxes, constituting 67% of its annual General Fund
financial resources. While the area experienced substantial growth in gross assessed property values in
recent years, economic downturns and real estate fluctuations have impacted the Village's financial
resources. However, the community has witnessed significant residential property investments in recent
years, with notable increases in gross taxable property values in 2023. The Village’s gross taxable property
values increased in 2023 to $2,965,412,110 or nearly 13.04%, over 2022’s valuation.
In 2016, following the completion of a design charrette process in which North Palm Beach residents
described their vision for the community’s future, the Village adopted the Citizens’ Master Plan. It is
anticipated that a viable Master Plan that identifies the highest and best use of properties on U.S. 1 and
Northlake Boulevard and Alternate A1A will encourage investment in the community that will create an
enhanced sense of place, active uses and an increase in Village revenues. Significant initiatives included
the creation of a form-based code to encourage redevelopment in the Village’s commercial corridors,
which was completed in 2020 and has resulted in the submittal of applications and concept plans for the
redevelopment of a number of underutilized commercial properties; the study of the US1 Corridor to
determine if two of the roadway’s six lanes should be repurposed for landscaping and bicycle/pedestrian
traffic; and the redesign of the US1 and Prosperity Farms Road Bridges to serve as architectural features
signaling the entry into the community.
Investment Revenues
The Great Recession had a significant impact on Village investment revenues. In the short-term, the
Village reacted by modifying its investment strategies by directing investments towards the Treasury
market to better protect and ensure the availability of the Village’s investment balances. This move proved
successful in safeguarding Village investments during this market free fall but impacted the
interest/dividend revenues to the Village. The Village, with the assistance of the Village’s Audit
Committee, adopted a “revised” Investment Policy designed to provide safety and liquidity while
maximizing investment return(s). The newly adopted policy provided numerous investment strategies,
parameters, and safeguards. The policy additionally provided for 1/12 of the annual operating budget to
be deposited in a liquid interest-bearing account so as not to impede operations should other funds be
temporarily unavailable. The Audit Committee and staff, along with the Village’s Investment Advisor,
continue to explore other investment opportunities that will improve yields in future years while still
ensuring the safety of our investments.
Personnel Costs
In recent years, the Village has implemented several retirement plan amendments followed by significant
salary adjustments, which have magnified the impact and cost of retirement changes. However, these
adjustments, alongside improvements in the financial markets, have positively influenced retirement
plans.
Due to legislative changes and catastrophic claims losses, the Village has experienced substantial
increases in annual health insurance costs over the past few years. In response, in 2018, the Village
introduced a high deductible insurance plan and funded health savings accounts to manage escalating
expenses. Additionally, the Village continues to prioritize Employee Wellness initiatives to mitigate
healthcare costs and improve savings opportunities with providers.
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The financial considerations related to personnel salaries and benefits will persistently influence the
future financial planning and service direction of our Village. Around 55% of the yearly budget is
designated for wages and fringe benefits, signifying their critical role in determining staffing levels, public
services, and community projects. These expenditures will continue to play a central role in defining our
Village's financial framework and operational approaches in the upcoming fiscal period. As we anticipate
the challenges ahead in Fiscal Year 23/24, it is evident that personnel costs, including salaries and
benefits, will remain a focal point of our financial deliberations.
INITIATIVES AND FUTURE PROJECTS
For Fiscal Year 2023-24, the Village Council reiterated its vision to sustain the Village as the “Best Place
to Live Under the Sun.” As part of that vision, the Council developed the following strategic themes and
objectives to guide the Village’s financial plan in 2023 that is carried into 2024:
Community Culture and Character
Maintaining and respecting the quaint village ambiance, cultural heritage, and charm of North
Palm Beach stands as a paramount concern for the Village Council across its policy deliberations.
Examples of this commitment include safeguarding the traditional boat and RV storage at
Anchorage Park, carefully regulating the size and scale of new housing developments to
harmonize with the village's character, and fostering small-scale events to foster community
cohesion. These initiatives underscore the Council's dedication to nurturing the distinct cultural
identity and character of the community
Community Engagement
The Village Council endeavors to foster trust and strong relationships that encourage community
engagement through transparent and effective communication channels. In pursuit of this
objective, the Village is dedicated to enhancing communication with both residents and
businesses. A notable initiative, which is growing in popularity, includes the weekly e-newsletter
by the Communications Manager, which provides timely updates on upcoming meetings, Village
Council discussions, construction projects, and events. Additionally, the Village prioritizes
attentive listening to residents' perspectives by organizing "Public" meetings aimed at gathering
individual feedback on redevelopment matters affecting the community.
Quality of Life
Quality of Life remains a paramount focus for the Village, aiming to deliver exceptional amenities,
robust programming, and dependable infrastructure while prioritizing safety and well-being within
the community. To achieve this goal, the Village is committed to maintaining safe, clean, and
reliable infrastructure, offering high-quality and market-driven amenities and programming, and
leveraging the community's distinctive natural assets, particularly our waterways. A greater focus
on recreation programming, an increase in maintenance and capital investment in existing
infrastructure, pedestrian improvements to the US1 and Earman River bridges and plans to
improve Lighthouse Drive are all examples of initiatives taking place this year to address Quality
of Life issues.
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All Neighborhoods as Safe and Desirable Places to Live
The Village Council is committed to fostering a living environment where every corner of the
Village reflects a place where we would proudly have our families reside. To achieve this, the
Council prioritizes excellent public safety measures, promotes and maintains aesthetic standards,
and upholds codes that align with community values and needs. Emphasizing code compliance
is pivotal in attaining this objective. The Citizens' Master Plan Report underscored the
significance of this approach, citing "stressed" neighborhoods characterized by neglected
landscapes, faded exteriors, and overgrown lawns. To address these concerns, the Village has
allocated resources for an additional Code Compliance Officer and has adjusted staff schedules
to provide weekend coverage. Additionally, the Village intends to place a Marine Unit Code
Officer on the village waterways. Furthermore, collaboration between Code and the
Neighborhood Enhancement Team will engage residents in resolving quality of life issues.
People and Organizational Performance
Through this goal, the Village seeks to ensure that Village services are responsive to the
community’s needs and are equitably and efficiently delivered. This will be done, in part, by
recruiting and retaining qualified staff. This goal is also intended to emphasize financial
sustainability and fiscal responsibility through a diversified revenue stream and efficient
management of resources.
Annexation of adjacent unincorporated areas and implementation of the Citizens’ Master Plan
Report (adopted in October, 2016), which will encourage mixed use development along the
Village’s commercial corridors will assist the Village in achieving this strategic goal as well.
Economic Vitality
The Village Council is actively promoting commercial services and retail options that align with
the needs and expectations of our community. Building upon insights from the Citizens’ Master
Plan Report, the Council has initiated the development and adoption of new regulations aimed at
revitalizing our commercial districts, securing a sustainable financial future, and enriching the
small-town ambiance that defines North Palm Beach.
In alignment with the Master Plan, the Village has meticulously reviewed and revised the
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development regulations to streamline the development process.
The introduction of the new commercial code has sparked substantial interest from developers,
with the Village anticipating the review of at least one significant development application along
US1 in the forthcoming year. All proposed projects will undergo thorough evaluation to ensure
alignment with the objectives outlined in the Master Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Land
Development regulations.
Concurrently, the Village’s Business Advisory Board will collaborate with existing businesses to
assess their needs and contribute to the rejuvenation of our commercial corridors. This
collaborative effort underscores our commitment to fostering a vibrant and thriving commercial
landscape reflective of our community’s values and aspirations.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Independent Audit
Article 11, Section 2.18 of the Village Charter requires an annual audit of the books of account, financial
records and transactions of all administrative departments of the Village by independent, certified public
accountants selected by the Village Council. To substantiate that this requirement has been met, the
independent auditor's report is included in this report.
Awards
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a
Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Village of North Palm Beach
for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. The Village
has received this award since 1988. The Certificate of Achievement is a prestigious national award,
recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government
financial reports. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, the governmental unit must publish
an easily readable and efficiently organized Annual Report. This report satisfied both GAAP and
applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We expect our current Annual Report
will meet the Certificate of Achievement Program’s requirements and we are submitting it to the GFOA
to determine its eligibility for another certificate.
The GFOA also presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Village for its annual
budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. The Village has received this award since 2010.
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is a prestigious national award that recognizes
conformance with the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to qualify for the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that
meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a
communication device.
Acknowledgements
The preparation of this report would not have been possible without the efficient and dedicated services
from the entire staff of the Finance Department.
We would like to thank the Mayor and Council for their unfailing support for maintaining the highest
standards of professionalism in the management of the Village of North Palm Beach’s finances.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Huff
Charles Huff
Village Manager
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
PRINCIPAL VILLAGE OFFICIALS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Title Name
Mayor David Norris
Vice Mayor Susan Bickel
President Pro Tem Darryl Aubrey
Council Member Deborah Searcy
Council Member Mark Mullinix
Village Manager Charles Huff
Director of Finance Samia Janjua
Village Clerk Jessica Green
Village Attorney
Village Boards
Audit Committee
Business Advisory
Golf Advisory
Infrastructure Surtax
Environmental Committee
Library Advisory
Pension Boards
Planning Commission
Recreation Advisory
Waterways Board
The Residents
Village Council
Village Clerk
Operating Departments
Community Development
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Library
Police
Fire Rescue
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Country Club
Village Manager
Village of North Palm Beach OrganizationalStructure
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Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of
Achievement
for Excellence
in Financial
Reporting
Presented to
Village of North Palm Beach
Florida
For its Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
for the Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2022
Executive Director/CEO
FINANCIAL SECTION
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Village Council
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the
business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida as of and for the year ended September 30, 2023, and the
related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each
major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Village of North Palm Beach,
Florida, as of September 30, 2023, and the respective changes in financial position and, where
applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinions
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. 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 Village of
North Palm Beach, Florida 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 opinions.
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Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the 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 Village of
North Palm Beach, Florida’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the
financial statement date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial
doubt shortly thereafter.
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 opinions. 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 generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards 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 generally accepted auditing standards and Government
Auditing Standards, 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 Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’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.
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• Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the
aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’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 5 through 14, Pension and Other
Postemployment Benefit trend information on pages 84 through 90, and budgetary comparison
information on pages 91 through 92 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 opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s basic financial statements. The
accompanying other supplementary information are presented for purposes of additional analysis
and are not a required part of the basic 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 basic financial statements. The 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 other
supplementary information are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic
financial statements as a whole.
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Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information included in the annual report. The other
information comprises the introductory section and the statistical section but does not include the
basic financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinions on the basic financial
statements do not cover the other information, and we do not express an opinion or any form of
assurance thereon.
In connection with our audit of the basic financial statements, our responsibility is to read the
other information and consider whether a material inconsistency exists between the other
information and the basic financial statements, or the other information otherwise appears to be
materially misstated. If, based on the work performed, we conclude that an uncorrected material
misstatement of the other information exists, we are required to describe it in our report.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated
March 21, 2024, on our consideration of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s internal
control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of
laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is
solely 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 effectiveness of
the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s 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 Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s internal control over
financial reporting and compliance.
West Palm Beach, Florida
March 21, 2024
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida's (the Village) Administration provides readers with this narrative
overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Village for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
Please review it in conjunction with the accompanying transmittal letter starting on page i, as well as the
accompanying basic financial statements.
TABLE 1
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in millions)
September 30,Increase/Statement
2023 2022 (Decrease)Page #
Total net position $50.37 $45.64 $4.73 15
Unrestricted net position available for future use $19.85 $16.10 $3.75 15
Governmental net position $43.52 $40.78 $2.74 15
Total revenues from all sources $43.62 $43.74 ($0.12)16 - 17
Governmental revenues $35.66 $36.41 ($0.75)16 - 17
Total cost of all Village programs $38.88 $31.83 $7.05 16
Governmental transfers to Business-type $1.28 $0.76 $0.52 17
Governmental revenues over (under) expenses $2.62 $10.50 ($7.88)17
Proprietary revenues over (under) expenses $2.12 $1.45 $0.67 23
General fund revenues over (under) expenditures $3.37 $1.29 $2.08 20
General fund unassigned fund balance $15.79 $13.65 $2.14 18
As a percent of general fund expenditures 54.26%50.58%3.68%
Change in total long-term debt for the Village ($1.96)($0.06)($1.90)
USING THIS ANNUAL REPORT
This annual report comprises a series of financial statements, delineated into three components:
1. Government-wide financial statements, encompassing the Statement of Net Position and the
Statement of Activities, which offer insights into the comprehensive activities of the Village.
2. Fund financial statements, elucidating the financing of services in the short term and outlining
remaining resources for future expenditure. These statements also provide a detailed account of the
Village's operations, focusing on its most significant funds.
3. Notes to the basic financial statements, which extend upon the information presented in the
government-wide and governmental fund statements.
REPORTING ON THE VILLAGE AS A WHOLE
Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities (Government-wide)
A commonly asked question concerning the Village's financial health revolves around whether the year's
activities positively impacted overall financial well-being. The Statement of Net Position and the Statement
of Activities provide insight into the Village as a whole and its activities, aiding in addressing this question.
These statements encompass all assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities, and deferred inflows of
resources, utilizing the accrual basis of accounting, akin to practices employed by most private-sector
companies. They consider all revenues and expenses for the current year, irrespective of cash receipt or
payment timing.
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These two statements present the Village's net position and changes therein. Net position, defined as the
variance between assets plus deferred outflows of resources and liabilities plus deferred inflows of
resources, serves as a metric for assessing the Village's financial health or position. Changes in net
position over time indicate whether the financial health is improving or deteriorating.
The Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities provide information on the following:
• Governmental activities: All basic services offered by the Village fall under governmental
activities, encompassing general government, community development, public safety, public
services, library, and recreation. These activities are primarily funded through property taxes,
sales taxes, utility taxes, and franchise fees.
• Proprietary activities/Business-type activities: The Village charges customers a fee to cover
some or most of the costs associated with the services provided. The Village's Country Club Fund
and the Stormwater Utility Fund fall under this category.
REPORTING THE VILLAGE'S MOST SIGNIFICANT FUNDS
Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements provide detailed information about the most significant funds—not the
Village as a whole. Some funds are required to be established by State law. However, management
establishes other funds that aid in the management of money for particular purposes or meet legal
responsibilities associated with the usage of certain taxes, grants, and other money. The Village's three
types of funds—governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary—use different accounting approaches as
explained below.
• Governmental Funds
Most of the Village's basic services are reported in governmental funds. Governmental funds focus
on how resources flow in and out, with balances available for spending remaining at year-end.
These funds are reported using an accounting method called the modified accrual accounting
method, which measures cash and all other financial assets that can be converted to cash readily.
The governmental fund statements provide a detailed short-term view of the Village's general
government operations and the basic services it provides. Governmental fund information shows
whether there are more or fewer financial resources that can be spent in the near future to finance
the Village's programs.
The Village maintains nine individual governmental funds: the General Fund, two Capital Projects
Funds, and six Special Revenue Funds. Information is presented separately in the governmental
fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes
in fund balance for the General Fund, the Infrastructure Surtax Fund, and the Special Projects Fund,
all of which are considered major funds (generally accepted accounting principles define a fund as
major based on that fund’s size relative to the other funds of the government; a fund may also be
reported as major if the government's officials believe that fund is particularly important to financial
statement users). The remaining funds are considered non-major funds, and data from these
governmental funds are combined into a single column for an aggregated presentation. The basic
governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 18-21 of this report.
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• Proprietary Funds
Proprietary funds report any activity for which the costs of providing goods and services to the
general public on a continuing basis are primarily financed or recovered through user charges.
These funds are reported in the same way that all activities are reported in the Statement of Net
Position and the Statement of Activities. This is similar to that found in the private sector and
provides a periodic measurement of net income.
Proprietary activities are accounted for in enterprise funds for the Country Club and Stormwater
operations. The Country Club fund was the only major enterprise fund for the year ended
September 30, 2023. The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 22-24
of this report.
• Fiduciary Funds
Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the
government. The funds in this category are the Village’s Pension Trust Funds and Custodial Funds.
Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial statement because the resources
of those funds are not available to support the Village's own programs. The accounting used for
fiduciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds. The basic fiduciary fund financial
statements can be found on pages 25-26 of this report.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
As previously mentioned, the net position can serve as a valuable indicator of a government's financial
standing over time. In the Village's case, its net position stood at $50.37 million at the end of the latest fiscal
year.
A considerable portion of the Village's net position (56.77%) represents its investment in capital assets,
such as land, buildings, machinery, and equipment. This figure deducts any associated debt still outstanding,
which was utilized to procure these assets. The Village utilizes these capital assets to deliver services to its
citizens. Consequently, these assets are not liquid and cannot be utilized for future expenditure.
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Table 2
Village of North Palm Beach
Net Position
(In Thousands)
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Assets:
Current and other assets 32,853$ 32,630$ 2,401$ 497$ 35,254$ 33,127$
Capital assets 35,307 34,599 6,638 6,917 41,945 41,516
Total assets 68,160 67,229 9,039 7,414 77,199 74,643
Deferred outflows of resources:9,910 2,312 2 2 9,912 2,314
Liabilities:
Current liabilities 1,870 957 1,489 1,372 3,359 2,329
Long-term liabilities 26,031 16,413 510 1,022 26,541 17,435
Total liabilities 27,901 17,370 1,999 2,394 29,900 19,764
Deferred inflows of resources:6,643 11,262 193 294 6,836 11,556
Net positon:
Net investement in capital assets 22,361 20,231 6,236 5,976 28,597 26,207
Restricted 1,923 3,331 1,923 3,331
Unrestricted 19,242 17,347 613 (1,248) 19,855 16,099
Total net position 43,526$ 40,909$ 6,849$ 4,728$ 50,375$ 45,637$
Governmental Activities
The cost of all governmental activities this year was $31.76 million. As shown in Table 3, Changes in Net
Position, grants and those who directly benefited from the programs covered $5.83 million of this cost,
while $25.93 million was financed through general revenues. Governmental activities increased the
Village's net position by $2.62 million, accounting for 55% of the total increase in the Village's net position.
Additional detail is shown in Table 3, which follows on the subsequent page.
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Table 3
Village of North Palm Beach
Changes in Net Position
(In Thousands)
Activities Total
2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenues:
Program revenues:
Charges for services 4,077$ 3,945$ 7,861$ 7,313$ 11,938$ 11,258$
Operating grants and contributions 601 7,110 601 7,110
Capital grants and contributions 1,152 31 50 1,152 81
General revenues:
Property taxes 20,000 17,833 20,000 17,833
Local option gas taxes 306 297 306 297
Local option infrastructure surtax 1,288 1,229 1,288 1,229
Utility service taxes 3,001 2,727 3,001 2,727
Sales and use taxes 1,942 1,869 1,942 1,869
Franchise taxes 1,654 1,492 1,654 1,492
Investment earnings 1,394 (249) 96 18 1,490 (231)
Miscellaneous 73 93 73 93
Gain on asset disposals 169 29 169 29
Transfers (1,282) (761) 1,282 761
Total revenues 34,375 35,645 9,239 8,142 43,614 43,787
Expenses:
Program expenses:
General Government 3,781 3,566 3,781 3,566
Public Safety 14,930 10,900 14,930 10,900
Public Works 6,173 5,359 6,173 5,359
Community Development 1,497 1,406 1,497 1,406
Leisure Services 4,942 3,441 4,942 3,441
Interest on long-term debt 435 471 435 471
Country Club 6,936 6,566 6,936 6,566
Stormwater 182 123 182 123
Total expenses 31,758 25,143 7,118 6,689 38,876 31,832
Increase (decrease) in net position 2,617 10,502 2,121 1,453 4,738 11,955
Net position - beginning of year 40,909 30,407 4,728 3,275 45,637 33,682
Net position - end of year 43,526$ 40,909$ 6,849$ 4,728$ 50,375$ 45,637$
Governmental Business-type
Activities
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The Village's programs include General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, Community
Development, and Leisure Services. The net cost of each program (total cost minus revenues generated by
the activities) is presented below. This net cost demonstrates the degree to which the Village's general taxes
support each program.
Table 4
Village of North Palm Beach
Cost of services
(In Thousands)
Total Cost Net Cost Total Cost Net Cost
of Services of Services of Services of Services
General government 3,781$ (3,514)$ 3,566$ (3,285)$
Public safety 14,930 (13,746)10,900 (3,310)
Public works 6,173 (5,687)5,359 (4,891)
Community development 1,497 680 1,406 733
Leisure services 4,942 (3,227)3,441 (2,834)
Interest on long-term debt 435 (435)471 (471)
31,758$ (25,929)$ 25,143$ (14,058)$
2023 2022
At the end of the current year, as compared to the prior year, the total cost of services increased by $6.61
million. This increase is primarily attributed to the rise in personnel costs for Public Safety and an increase
in operating costs for Leisure Services.
Business-Type Activities
At the end of the current year, as compared to the prior year, Charges for Services (revenues) for the
Business-type activities increased by $0.54 million, while expenses increased by $0.43 million. The net
position of the Proprietary Funds at September 30, 2023, was $6.84 million, reflecting an increase of $2.12
million. This growth is mainly due to increased golf activity at the Country Club.
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE VILLAGE'S FUNDS
As noted earlier, the Village uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-
related legal requirements.
Governmental Funds
The primary focus of the Village's governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows,
outflows, and balances of spendable resources. This information aids in assessing the Village's financing
requirements. Specifically, the unrestricted (unassigned/assigned) fund balance may serve as a useful
measure of a government's net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.
At the close of the current fiscal year, the combined fund balance for all Governmental Funds was $26.99
million, reflecting a $0.43 million increase from the 2022 fund balance of $26.56 million. Approximately
86% of the combined ending fund balance ($23.17 million) constitutes unrestricted (unassigned/assigned)
fund balance, available for discretionary government spending. The remaining fund balance ($3.82 million)
is restricted (non-spendable/restricted) to indicate commitments for various restricted purposes, thus not
available for new spending.
General Fund
The General Fund serves as the primary operating fund for the Village. At the close of the current fiscal
year, the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund stood at $15.79 million, with the total fund balance
reaching $18.31 million. To gauge the General Fund's liquidity, it is pertinent to compare both the
unassigned fund balance and total fund balance to total fund expenditures. The unassigned fund balance
constitutes 54% of total general fund expenditures, while the total fund balance represents 63% of the same
amount.
The increase in the unassigned fund balance ($15.79 million) from the 2022 figure of $13.65 million
amounts to $2.13 million. The principal contributors to this increase are outlined below:
• State law mandates that only 95% of the gross ad-valorem taxes be budgeted as revenue ($19.72
million). However, for the current year, the Village received $20.00 million due to discounts from
prompt payments.
• Investment Revenues were budgeted based on prior year trends ($0.44 million). Nonetheless, for
the current year, the Village received $1.04 million.
The boost in the aforementioned revenues, coupled with effective containment of operating costs, were
pivotal factors contributing to the positive impact on the Village's General Fund.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Differences between the original budget and the final amended budget amounted to $753,221 and can be
summarized as follows:
• Prior Year Open Purchase Order Carryover: $353,221
• Increase in Leisure Services Department Expenses: $400,000
General Fund Budget Analysis
As indicated on pages 93-95 of this report, in the Schedule of Departmental Expenditures – Budget and
Actual, there was an overall favorable budget-to-actual cost variance of $0.04 million in General Fund
Departmental Expenditures.
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Special Projects Fund
The Village's Special Projects Fund is utilized to account for specific capital projects sanctioned by the
Village Council. Appropriations within this fund remain active and carry over to subsequent years until
intended expenditures are fulfilled or until they are revised or nullified. At the conclusion of the present
fiscal year, the total fund balance amounted to $4.54 million.
Infrastructure Surtax Fund
The Village's Infrastructure Surtax Fund is utilized to track surtax proceeds. On November 8, 2016, PBC
voters approved a one-cent sales surtax, increasing the sales tax from 6% to 7%, effective January 1, 2017.
The surtax is set to expire on December 31, 2026. The utilization of surtax proceeds is specifically
earmarked for financing, planning, and constructing infrastructure, among other purposes. Appropriations
within this fund remain active and carry over to subsequent years until planned expenditures are fulfilled,
amended, or revoked. As of the conclusion of the current fiscal year, the total fund balance stands at $1.75
million.
Proprietary Funds
Proprietary funds offer a more detailed breakdown of the information presented in the government-wide
financial statements. As previously stated, the primary proprietary fund for the Village is the Country Club
Fund. At the conclusion of the current fiscal year, the unrestricted net position for the Country Club
amounted to $0.05 million, whereas the total net position for the Country Club stood at $5.80 million.
CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
Capital Assets
The capital assets of the Village are those assets used in the performance of Village functions, including
equipment, buildings, land, park facilities, etc. The Village has elected to retroactively apply the
capitalization requirements of GASB Statement No. 34 to major general infrastructure assets acquired in
fiscal years ending after June 30, 1980, or significantly reconstructed or improved during that multiyear
period.
As of September 30, 2023, and 2022, the Village's investment in capital assets for its governmental and
business-type activities amounts to $41.94 million and $41.52 million, respectively (net of accumulated
depreciation).
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Table 5
Village of North Palm Beach
Capital Assets
(In Thousands)
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Land 2,056$ 2,056$ 1,051$ 1,051$ 3,107$ 3,107$
Construction in progress 2,667 2,879 109 192 2,776 3,071
Buildings and improvements 39,070 39,035 12,867 12,074 51,937 51,109
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 11,844 10,558 1,059 980 12,903 11,538
Total assets 55,637 54,528 15,086 14,297 70,723 68,825
Less accumulated depreciation (20,331) (19,929) (8,448)(7,380)(28,779) (27,309)
Net position 35,306$ 34,599$ 6,638$ 6,917$ 41,944$ 41,516$
Additional information on the Village's capital assets can be found in Note 5 on pages 48 to 50 of this
report.
Debt
Currently, the Village utilizes debt financing on an as-needed basis each year. At the end of the current
fiscal year, the Village had a total long-term debt of $13.35 million, with $12.95 million in governmental
activities and $0.40 million in business-type activities. None of the Village’s long-term debt consists of
debt backed by the full faith and credit of the government.
Table 6
Village of North Palm Beach
Outstanding Debt
(In Thousands)
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Loans payable 9,980$ 10,915$ 195$ 573$ 10,175$ 11,488$
Lease liability 207 367 207 367
Financing contracts 2,965 3,453 2,965 3,453
Total 12,945$ 14,368$ 402$ 940$ 13,347$ 15,308$
Additional information on the Village's debt can be found in Note 6 on pages 50 through 54 of this report.
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NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET AND ECONOMIC FACTORS
The Village's Unassigned Fund Balance is considered by the Administration as a gauge of Village financial
stability. The unassigned general fund balance increased to $15.79 million during the 2023 fiscal year
primarily due to increases in several revenue categories.
The FY 2023/24 Budget reflects ongoing enhancements to citizen services, public safety, and public facility
maintenance while placing emphasis on improving community appearance and financial stability. Most
importantly, the budget provides essential resources for the Village of North Palm Beach to maintain and
further enhance services for residents without raising the millage rate or dipping into the General Fund
Unassigned Fund Balance. The Village's operating millage rate was reduced to $6.90 mils.
The Village's financial plan embodies an assertive approach to adequately sustain infrastructure and address
organizational gaps to deliver services to the community. While the budget allocates resources to enhance
the Village's ability to handle service and maintenance demands annually, there are also notable capital
investments planned for the upcoming fiscal year. Enhancing the dry storage area in Anchorage Park and
providing funding to Palm Beach County to incorporate aesthetic features and pedestrian amenities into
their design of the Prosperity Farms Road Bridge Replacement Project are distinctive investments for the
upcoming year.
These forthcoming investments will result in increased expenditures; however, rising property valuations
and sustained state and national economic growth will mitigate the impact of these projects on the annual
financial plan.
CONTACTING THE VILLAGE'S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
This financial report is intended to offer our citizens, taxpayers, customers, investors, and creditors a
comprehensive overview of the Village's finances, demonstrating the Village's accountability for the funds
it receives. If you have inquiries regarding this report or require further financial details, please reach out
to the Finance Department of the Village of North Palm Beach, located at 501 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm
Beach, Florida 33408.
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Net Position
September 30, 2023
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 14,101,501$ 3,732,695$ 17,834,196$
Investments 11,790,753 11,790,753
Accounts receivable 1,314,382 87,860 1,402,242
Lease - receivable current portion 73,972 96,689 170,661
Accrued interest 59,236 59,236
Inventories 94,227 104,778 199,005
Prepaids 101,493 20,884 122,377
Due from other governments 768,705 768,705
Internal balances 1,700,000 (1,700,000)
Non-current assets
Lease - receivable 2,849,356 57,755 2,907,111
Capital assets:
Nondepreciable 4,722,800 1,160,045 5,882,845
Depreciable (net of depreciation)30,583,676 5,478,311 36,061,987
Total assets 68,160,101 9,039,017 77,199,118
Deferred outflows of resources
Other postemployment benefits related items 37,050 1,787 38,837
Pension related items 9,873,562 9,873,562
Total deferred outflows of resources 9,910,612 1,787 9,912,399
Liabilities
Accounts payable 1,371,431 230,032 1,601,463
Deposits 58,660 58,660
Accrued liabilities 207,751 207,751
Unearned revenue 153,958 1,200,061 1,354,019
Accrued interest payable 136,662 136,662
Noncurrent liabilities:
Due within one year 2,862,407 407,822 3,270,229
Due in more than one year 23,169,156 102,349 23,271,505
Total liabilities 27,901,365 1,998,924 29,900,289
Deferred inflows of resources
Deferred revenue 192,723 192,723
Leases 2,763,516 150,318 2,913,834
Other postemployment benefits related items 1,263,613 42,784 1,306,397
Pension related items 2,422,922 2,422,922
Total deferred inflows of resources 6,642,774 193,102 6,835,876
Net position
Net investment in capital assets 22,360,893 6,236,086 28,596,979
Restricted for:
Recreation 2,774 2,774
Infrastructure 1,749,419 1,749,419
Library 1,448 1,448
Other purposes 169,989 169,989
Unrestricted 19,242,051 612,692 19,854,743
Total net position 43,526,574$ 6,848,778$ 50,375,352$
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Charges for
Functions/Programs Expenses Services
Government:
Governmental activities
General government 3,781,088$ 188,225$
Public safety 14,930,313 609,761
Public works 6,172,611 485,449
Community development and planning 1,497,167 2,177,673
Leisure services 4,941,996 615,554
Interest expense 435,245
Total governmental activities 31,758,420 4,076,662
Business-type activities - country club 6,936,277 7,375,933
Business-type activities - stormwater 182,297 484,614
Total business-type activities 7,118,574 7,860,547
Total government 38,876,994$ 11,937,209$
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Program Revenues Net (Expense) Revenue and
Operating Capital Changes in Net Position
Grants and Grants and Governmental Business-type
Contributions Contributions Activities Activities Total
78,706$ $ (3,514,157)$ $ (3,514,157)$
506,912 67,559 (13,746,081) (13,746,081)
(5,687,162) (5,687,162)
680,506 680,506
15,229 1,084,546 (3,226,667) (3,226,667)
(435,245) (435,245)
600,847 1,152,105 (25,928,806) (25,928,806)
439,656 439,656
302,317 302,317
741,973 741,973
600,847$ 1,152,105$ (25,928,806) 741,973 (25,186,833)
General Revenues:
Taxes:
Property taxes 20,000,861 20,000,861
Local option gas taxes 305,894 305,894
Local option infrastructure surtax 1,287,744 1,287,744
Utility service taxes 3,000,981 3,000,981
Franchise taxes 1,654,533 1,654,533
Sales and use taxes 1,942,316 1,942,316
Investment income - unrestricted 1,394,072 96,462 1,490,534
Miscellaneous 72,707 72,707
Gain on disposal of equipment 169,456 169,456
Transfers (1,282,550) 1,282,550
Total general revenues and transfers 28,546,014 1,379,012 29,925,026
Change in net position 2,617,208 2,120,985 4,738,193
Net position, beginning of year 40,909,366 4,727,793 45,637,159
Net position, end of year 43,526,574$ 6,848,778$ 50,375,352$
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Balance Sheet
Governmental Funds
September 30, 2023
Infrastructure Special Nonmajor Total
Surtax Projects Governmental Governmental
General Fund Fund Funds Funds
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6,987,420$ 2,035,545$ 2,561,478$ 2,517,058$ 14,101,501$
Investments 9,790,753 2,000,000 11,790,753
Accounts receivable 1,314,382 1,314,382
Lease receivable 2,923,328 2,923,328
Accrued interest 59,236 59,236
Inventories 94,227 94,227
Prepaids 101,493 101,493
Due from other funds 84,357 84,357
Advances to other funds 1,700,000 1,700,000
Due from other governments 274,601 126,906 367,198 768,705
Total assets 23,329,797$ 2,162,451$ 4,561,478$ 2,884,256$ 32,937,982$
Liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, and fund balances
Liabilities
Accounts payable 825,445$ 413,032$ 19,800$ 113,154$ 1,371,431$
Accrued liabilities 207,751 207,751
Due to other funds 84,357 84,357
Unearned revenue 153,958 153,958
Total liabilities 1,187,154 413,032 19,800 197,511 1,817,497
Deferred inflows of resources
Deferred revenue 192,723 192,723
Leases 2,763,516 2,763,516
Unavailable revenue 874,035 300,000 1,174,035
Total deferred inflows of resources 3,830,274 300,000 4,130,274
Fund balances
Nonspendable:
Inventories and prepaids 195,720 195,720
Advances to other funds 1,700,000 1,700,000
Restricted for:
Recreation 2,774 2,774
Infrastructure 1,749,419 1,749,419
Streets and roads 77,516 77,516
Public safety 89,700 89,700
Library 1,448 1,448
Other purposes 2,773 2,773
Assigned for:
Small business grants 16,435 16,435
Subsequent year's expenditures 439,957 1,254,049 1,694,006
Special revenue funds 2,744 2,744
Capital project funds 3,287,629 2,468,358 5,755,987
Unassigned 15,786,046 (84,357)15,701,689
Total fund balances 18,312,369 1,749,419 4,541,678 2,386,745 26,990,211
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances 23,329,797$ 2,162,451$ 4,561,478$ 2,884,256$ 32,937,982$
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds
to the Statement of Net Position
September 30, 2023
Fund balances - total governmental funds 26,990,211$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net
position are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial
resources and therefore are not reported in the governmental funds:
Governmental capital assets 55,637,651$
Less: accumulated depreciation (20,331,175)
35,306,476
Governmental funds report revenues when earned and available.
However, in the Statement of Activities, revenues are recognized when
earned, regardless of availability.
Current year unavailable grant revenue 1,174,035
Accrued interest payable (136,662)
Revenue notes (9,980,000)
Contracts that transfer ownership (2,965,583)
Net pension liability (10,875,309)
Other postemployment benefits (603,623)
Accrued compensated absences (1,607,048)
(26,168,225)
Other postemployment benefits deferred outflows 37,050
Other postemployment benefits deferred inflows (1,263,613)
Pension related deferred outflows 9,873,562
Pension related deferred inflows (2,422,922)
6,224,077
Net position of governmental activities 43,526,574$
Long-term liabilities, including notes and bonds payable, are not due and
payable in the current period and therefore are not reported in the
governmental funds. Long term liabilities at year-end consist of:
Deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to pensions are
applicable to future periods and, therefore, are not reported in the
governmental funds:
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Infrastructure Special Nonmajor Total
Surtax Projects Governmental Governmental
General Fund Fund Funds Funds
Revenues
Taxes 24,962,269$ $ $ $ 24,962,269$
Licenses and permits 1,707,690 1,707,690
Intergovernmental 2,066,901 1,287,744 7,802 476,596 3,839,043
Charges for services 2,090,941 2,090,941
Fines and forfeitures 244,487 244,487
Investment 1,040,548 61,305 292,218 1,394,071
Miscellaneous 354,359 354,359
Total revenues 32,467,195 1,349,049 300,020 476,596 34,592,860
Expenditures
Current
General government 3,674,104 3,674,104
Public safety 12,592,521 472,893 13,065,414
Public works 5,453,097 5,453,097
Community development and planning 1,462,865 1,462,865
Leisure services 3,852,206 3,852,206
Capital outlay 185,248 622,175 1,549,926 1,198,487 3,555,836
Debt service
Principal 1,422,411 1,422,411
Interest 453,154 453,154
Total expenditures 29,095,606 622,175 1,549,926 1,671,380 32,939,087
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures 3,371,589 726,874 (1,249,906) (1,194,784) 1,653,773
Other financing sources (uses)
Insurance proceeds 59,754 59,754
Transfers in 6,591,584 679,800 7,271,384
Transfers out (1,162,350) (800,000) (6,591,584) (8,553,934)
Total other financing sources (uses)(1,102,596) 5,791,584 (5,911,784) (1,222,796)
Net change in fund balances 2,268,993 726,874 4,541,678 (7,106,568) 430,977
Fund balances
Beginning of year 16,043,376 1,022,545 9,493,313 26,559,234
End of year 18,312,369$ 1,749,419$ 4,541,678$ 2,386,745$ 26,990,211$
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances of the Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds 430,977$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of
activities are different because:
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures.
However, in the statement of activities, the cost of capital
assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported
as depreciation expense:
Expenditures for capital assets 3,585,417$
Donated assets 63,856
Less: current year depreciation (2,710,262)
Net book value for retired assets (232,328) 706,683
The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to
governmental funds, while the repayment of long-term debt consumes the
current financial resources of governmental funds. Neither transaction,
however, has any affect on net assets of governmental activities:
Principal payments on debt 1,422,411
Governmental funds report revenues when earned and
available. However, in the Statement of Activities, revenues are
recognized when earned, regardless of availability:
Current year unavailable grant revenue 1,174,035
Expenses that do not use current financial resources are not
reported on the governmental funds but are included in the
statement of activities:
Change in accrued interest payable 17,909
Change in long-term compensated absences (140,828)
Change in net pension liability and related deferred amounts (1,343,805)
Change in other postemployment benefits and deferred amounts 349,826 (1,116,898)
Change in net position 2,617,208$
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Statement of Net Position
Proprietary Funds
September 30, 2023
Country Club Nonmajor Total
Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise
Fund Fund Funds
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 3,128,691$ 604,004$ 3,732,695$
Accounts receivable 85,359 2,501 87,860
Lease receivable - current portion 96,689 96,689
Inventories 104,778 104,778
Prepaids 20,884 20,884
Total current assets 3,436,401 606,505 4,042,906
Non-current assets
Lease receivable 57,755 57,755
Capital assets, net 6,151,719 486,637 6,638,356
Total non-current assets 6,209,474 486,637 6,696,111
Total assets 9,645,875 1,093,142 10,739,017
Deferred outflows of resources
Other postemployment benefits related items 1,787 1,787
Total deferred outflows of resources 1,787 1,787
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 182,469 47,563 230,032
Deposits 58,660 58,660
Unearned revenue 1,200,061 1,200,061
Lease liability - current portion 165,103 165,103
Compensated absences - current portion 47,607 47,607
Loans payable - current portion 195,112 195,112
Total current liabilities 1,849,012 47,563 1,896,575
Non-current liabilities
Lease liability 42,055 42,055
Other postemployment benefits 29,106 29,106
Compensated absences 31,188 31,188
Advances from other funds 1,700,000 1,700,000
Total non-current liabilities 1,802,349 1,802,349
Total liabilities 3,651,361 47,563 3,698,924
Deferred inflows of resources
Other postemployment benefits related items 42,784 42,784
Leases 150,318 150,318
Total deferred inflows of resources 193,102 193,102
Net position
Net investment in capital assets 5,749,449 486,637 6,236,086
Unrestricted 53,750 558,942 612,692
Total net position 5,803,199$ 1,045,579$ 6,848,778$
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position
Proprietary Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Country Club Nonmajor Total
Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise
Fund Fund Funds
Operating revenue
Greens fee/cart rentals/golf membership fees 4,745,770$ 4,745,770$
Golf shop revenues 767,794 767,794
Driving range revenues 524,489 524,489
Restaurant revenues 290,318 290,318
Tennis revenues 788,639 788,639
Pool revenues 233,766 233,766
Stormwater assessments 484,614 484,614
Miscellaneous 25,157 25,157
Total operating revenues 7,375,933 484,614 7,860,547
Operating expenses
Golf course maintenance expenses 1,947,174 1,947,174
Clubhouse grounds expenses 537,814 537,814
Golf shop expenses 1,794,736 1,794,736
Food and beverage expenses 21,881 21,881
Tennis expenses 734,031 734,031
Pool expenses 349,089 349,089
Administrative and general 424,947 15,655 440,602
Repairs and maintenance 132,657 132,657
Amortization 161,886 161,886
Depreciation 900,421 33,985 934,406
Total operating expenses 6,871,979 182,297 7,054,276
Operating income 503,954 302,317 806,271
Nonoperating revenues (expenses)
Interest revenue 72,356 24,106 96,462
Interest expense (64,298) (64,298)
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)8,058 24,106 32,164
Income (loss) before transfers 512,012 326,423 838,435
Transfers in 1,282,550 1,282,550
Change in net position 1,794,562 326,423 2,120,985
Net position - beginning 4,008,637 719,156 4,727,793
Net position - ending 5,803,199$ 1,045,579$ 6,848,778$
See notes to the financial statements.
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Country Club Nonmajor Total
Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise
Fund Fund Funds
Cash flows from operating activities:
Receipts from customers 7,425,741$ 482,113$ 7,907,854$
Payments to suppliers for goods or services (4,514,571)(111,648)(4,626,219)
Payments to employees for services (1,240,500)(1,240,500)
Net cash Provided by operating activities 1,670,670 370,465 2,041,135
Cash flows from non-capital financing activities:
Transfers in 1,282,550 1,282,550
Net cash provided by non-capital financing activities:1,282,550 1,282,550
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Principal paid on long term debt (538,450)(538,450)
Interest paid on debt (64,298)(64,298)
Acquisition of capital assets (633,919)(183,952)(817,871)
Net cash provided (used) by capital and related financing activities (1,236,667)(183,952)(1,420,619)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest and dividends on investments 71,254 24,106 95,360
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,787,807 210,619 1,998,426
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,340,884 393,385 1,734,269
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 3,128,691$ 604,004$ 3,732,695$
Reconciliation of operating income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Operating income (loss)503,954$ 302,317$ 806,271$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,062,307 33,985 1,096,292
Change in OPEB liability and related deferred amounts (342) (342)
Change in pension deferred amounts
Change in assets and liabilities
Increase in accounts receivable (12,846) (2,501) (15,347)
(Increase) decrease in inventory 15,646 15,646
(Increase) decrease in prepaids 476 476
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 18,196 36,664 54,860
Increase (decrease) in compensated absences payable 20,625 20,625
Increase (decrease) in deposits (26,131) (26,131)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue 88,785 88,785
Total adjustments 1,166,716 68,148 1,234,864
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,670,670$ 370,465$ 2,041,135$
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Proprietary Fund
Statement of Cash Flows
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
September 30, 2023
Employee
Retirement Custodial
Funds Fund
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 731,192$ 339,291$
Investments:
Domestic common equity securities 10,500,247
International common equity securities 3,198,632
U.S. Government and agencies 7,188,534
Municipal bonds 1,195,918
Domestic corporate bonds 4,110,595
International corporate bonds 325,788
Domestic equity exchange traded funds 2,769,791
International equity exchange traded funds 747,303
Fixed income mutual funds 2,088,523
Domestic equity mutual funds 12,026,518
International equity mutual funds 2,839,691
Real estate investment fund 3,285,078
Money market mutual funds 372,403
Accrued interest and dividends 104,249
Accounts receivable 67,198
Accounts receivable, broker-dealers 30,504
Prepaids 5,522
Total assets 51,587,686 339,291
Liabilities
Accounts payable 42,368
Total liabilities 42,368
Net position
Restricted for pensions 51,545,318
Restricted for individuals, organizations,
and other governments 339,291
51,545,318$ 339,291$
See notes to the financial statements.
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Employee
Retirement Custodial
Funds Fund
Additions
Contributions
Employer 1,089,145$ $
Plan members 586,355
DROP contributions 21,356
State on-behalf payments 472,893
Total contributions 2,169,749
Investment earnings
Dividends and interest 1,110,685 12,748
Change in fair value
of investments 4,469,207
Total investment earnings 5,579,892 12,748
Less: investment expenses 238,845
Total net investment earnings 5,341,047 12,748
Total additions 7,510,796 12,748
Deductions
Administrative expense 165,056
Refund of contributions 7,513
Lump sum DROP distributions 187,531
Benefits 1,948,395
Total deductions 2,308,495
Change in net position 5,202,301 12,748
Net position - beginning 46,343,017 326,543
Net position - ending 51,545,318$ 339,291$
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
See notes to the financial statements.
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Reporting Entity
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida (“the Village”) was incorporated in 1956 pursuant to
Chapter 31481, Laws of Florida, Extraordinary Session 1956. The Village is located in the
northeast portion of Palm Beach County, Florida. Its municipal area comprises approximately
1,900 acres of land and 1,200 acres of lakes, canals and lagoons. The Village’s nonseasonal
population consists of approximately 13,000 residents, which increases during the winter months
to approximately 18,000 people. The Village operates under the Council-Manager form of
government and provides the following services to its residents: public safety, planning and
zoning, sanitation, library, parks, marinas, and a country club. The Village Council (the
“Council”) is responsible for legislative and fiscal control of the Village.
As required by generally accepted accounting principles, these financial statements include the
Village (the primary government) and its component units. Component units are legally separate
entities for which the Village is financially accountable. The Village is financially accountable if:
• it appoints a voting majority of the organization’s governing board and (1) it is able to
impose its will on the organization, or (2) there is a potential for the organization to provide
specific financial benefits to or impose specific financial burdens on the Village, or
• the organization is fiscally dependent on the Village and (1) there is a potential for the
organization to provide specific financial benefits to the Village or (2) impose specific
financial burdens on the Village.
Organizations for which the Village is not financially accountable are also included when doing
so is necessary in order to prevent the Village’s financial statements from being misleading.
Based upon application of the above criteria, the Village of North Palm Beach has determined that
there are two legally separate entities to consider as potential component units. The Village of
North Palm Beach General Employees’ Retirement Fund and the Village of North Palm Beach
Fire and Police Retirement Fund are component units as they are fiscally dependent on and impose
a specific financial burden on the Village. They are reported in the Village’s financial statements
as pension trust funds in the fiduciary fund’s financial statements.
B. Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net position and the statement of
activities) report information on all non-fiduciary activities of the Village. For the most part, the
effect of interfund activities has been removed from these statements. Governmental activities,
which are normally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately
from business-type activities, which rely, to a significant extent, on fees and charges for support.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
B. Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements (Continued)
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given function
or segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable
with a specific function or segment. Program revenues include 1) charges to customers or
applicants who purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a
given function or segment, and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the
operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not
properly included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues.
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds, proprietary funds, and
fiduciary funds, even though the latter are excluded from the government-wide financial
statements. Major individual governmental funds and the major individual enterprise fund are
reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements.
C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation
The government-wide financial statements and proprietary fund financial statements are reported
using the accrual basis of accounting and the economic resources measurement focus. Fiduciary
funds use the accrual basis of accounting and the economic resources measurement focus.
Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred,
regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the
year for which they are levied. Grants and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all
eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met.
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources
measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as
soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be available when
they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the
current period. For this purpose, the Village considers revenues to be available if they are collected
within 90 days of the end of the current fiscal period. Expenditures generally are recorded when
a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well
as expenditures related to compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recorded only
when payment is due.
Sales taxes, franchise taxes, licenses, intergovernmental revenue, investment income, and charges
for services are all considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as revenue
of the current fiscal period. All other revenues are considered to be measurable and available only
when received in cash by the Village.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued)
The Village reports the following major governmental funds:
General Fund
The general fund is the primary operating fund and is used to account for all financial resources
applicable to the general operations of the Village except those required to be accounted for in
another fund.
Infrastructure Surtax Fund
The Infrastructure Surtax Fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the surtax proceeds
which are restricted to, among other things, the financing, planning and construction of
infrastructure.
Special Projects Fund
The Special Projects Fund is a capital projects fund.
The Village reports the following major proprietary fund:
Country Club Enterprise Fund
The fund accounts for the activities related to the Country Club.
The Village reports the following nonmajor proprietary fund.
Stormwater Utility Fund
The Stormwater Utility Fund is used to account for the charges and related expenses for the
Village’s stormwater drainage system.
Additionally, the Village reports the following fund types:
Special Revenue Funds
The Village has four special revenue funds to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources
that are legally restricted to expenditures for specific sources. The funds are the Public Safety
Fund, Northlake Boulevard Fund, Recreation, the ARPA fund, and On-Behalf Pension
Contributions.
Capital Projects Fund
The capital projects fund is used to account for the cost of acquiring, constructing, and placing into
service those capital improvements, which are associated with activities in the General Fund.
Employee Retirement Funds
The pension trust funds are fiduciary funds that account for the activities of the General Employees
Retirement Fund and the Fire and Police Officers Retirement Fund, which accumulate resources
for pension benefits to qualified employees.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued)
Custodial Funds
The Custodial Funds account for assets that are held for individuals, organizations and other
governments, that cannot be used to finance the Village’s own programs, and are not required to
be reported in another fiduciary fund type. The custodial fund is the Manatee Protection Fund, in
which the assets are held for the protection of manatees through the enforcement of boat speed
zones on the intracoastal and inland waterways.
As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government-wide
financial statements. Exceptions to this general rule are charges between the government’s country
club and various other functions of the Village. Elimination of these charges would distort the
direct costs and program revenues reported for the various functions concerned.
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from non-operating items.
Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and
delivering goods in connection with a proprietary fund’s principal ongoing operations. The
principal operating revenues of the Enterprise Funds are charges to customers for sales and
services. Operating expenses for the Enterprise Funds include the cost of sales and services,
administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and expenses not
meeting this definition are reported as non-operating revenues and expenses.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the Village’s policy to
use restricted resources first, then unrestricted resources as needed.
D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Fund Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of petty cash, deposits in checking accounts, money market
mutual funds, investments with Florida Prime managed by the State of Florida, State Board of
Administration and Florida Public Assets for Liquidly Management (FL Palm) sponsored by
Florida School Boards Association and the Florida Association of District School Superintendents
For purposes of determining cash equivalents, the Village has defined its policy concerning the
treatment of short-term investments to include investments with a maturity of three months or less
when purchased, as cash equivalents if management does not plan to reinvest the proceeds. Short-
term investments that management intends to rollover into similar investments are considered part
of the investment portfolio and are classified as investments.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Fund Balance (Continued)
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable of the General Fund consists of billed and unbilled receivables.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Village performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and does not require collateral.
The Village maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts at a level which management
believes is sufficient to cover potential credit losses.
Investments
Investments are reported at fair value as required by generally accepted accounting principles. The
fair value of an investment is the amount that the Village could reasonably expect to receive for it
in a current sale between a willing buyer and a willing seller, other than in a forced or liquidation
sale. Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade date basis.
Interfund Transactions
Activity between funds that is representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding at
the end of the fiscal year are referred to as either “due to” or “due from other funds”. Any residual
balance outstanding between the governmental activities and business-type activities are reported
in the government-wide financial statements as internal balances.
Transfers and interfund balances totally within governmental activities and those that are totally
within business-type activities are eliminated and not presented in the government-wide financial
statements. Transfers and balances between governmental and business-type activities are
presented in the government-wide financial statements.
Inventories and Prepaid Items
Inventories are valued at cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis (FIFO). The costs of
governmental fund type inventory are recorded as expenditures when consumed rather than when
purchased. Inventories in the Enterprise Fund consist of goods for sale to the public. The initial
cost is recorded as an asset at the time the individual inventory items are purchased and are charged
against operations in the period when used.
Payments made to vendors for services that will benefit future periods are reported as prepaid
items using the consumption method by recording an asset for the prepaid amount and reflecting
an expenditure in the year in which the services are consumed.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Fund Balance (Continued)
Capital Assets and Depreciation
Capital assets, which include property, plant, infrastructure, and equipment, are reported in the
applicable governmental or business-type activities column in the government-wide financial
statements. The Village capitalizes all land purchases. The capitalization policy for other assets
are items with an estimated life in excess of one year and an initial individual cost of $250,000 for
infrastructure, $25,000 for land improvements, $50,000 for buildings and building improvements,
and $5,000 for equipment and vehicles. The Village has elected to retroactively apply the
capitalization requirements of GASB Statement No. 34 to major general infrastructure assets
acquired in fiscal years ending after June 30, 1980, or that were significantly reconstructed or
improved during that multi-year period. Infrastructure is reported in buildings and improvements.
The accounting and reporting treatment applied to the capital assets associated with a fund is
determined by the fund’s measurement focus. General capital assets are assets of the Village as a
whole. When purchased, such assets are recorded as expenditures in the governmental funds and
capitalized as assets in the government-wide statement of net position. General capital assets are
carried at historical cost, except for intangible right‐to‐use lease assets, the measurement of which
is discussed in note 7. Where cost cannot be determined from the available records, estimated
historical cost has been used to record the estimated value of the assets. Donated capital assets,
donated works of art and similar items, and capital assets received in a service concession
arrangement are recorded at acquisition value.
Capital assets of the Enterprise Fund are capitalized in the fund. The valuation basis for Enterprise
Fund capital assets is the same as those used for General capital assets.
Additions, improvements, and other capital outlay that significantly extend the useful life of an
asset are capitalized. Other costs incurred for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Land and construction in progress are not depreciated. The other tangible and intangible property,
plant, equipment, lease assets, and infrastructure are depreciated/amortized using the straight‐line
method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings, improvements and infrastructure 5-30 years
Golf course improvements 5-30 years
Machinery and Equipment 3-15 years
Vehicles 3-20 years
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Fund Balance (Continued)
Leases
Lease contracts that provide the Village with control of a non-financial asset, such as land,
buildings, or equipment, for a period of time in excess of twelve months are reported as an
intangible right to use lease asset with a related lease liability. The lease liability is recorded at the
present value of future lease payments, including fixed payments, variable payments based on an
index or fixed rate and reasonably certain residual guarantees. The intangible right to use d asset
is recorded for the same amount as the related lease liability plus any prepayments and initial direct
costs to place the asset in service. Lease assets are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of
the asset or the lease term. The lease liability is reduced for lease payments made, less the interest
portion of the lease payment.
Lease contracts that provide an external entity with control of the Village’s non-financial asset,
such as land, buildings, or equipment, for a period of time in excess of twelve months are reported
as a lease receivable with a related lease deferred inflow of resources. The lease receivable is
recorded at the present value of future lease payments expected to be received during the lease
term, reduced by any provision for estimated uncollectible amounts. The lease deferred inflow of
resources is recorded for the same amount as the related lease receivable less any lease incentives.
Lease deferred inflow of resources are amortized over the lease term. The lease receivable is
reduced for lease payments made, less the interest portion of the lease payment.
Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
The statement of net position includes a separate section for deferred outflows of resources. This
represents the usage of net assets applicable to future periods and will not be recognized as
expenditures until the future period to which it applies.
The Village reports deferred pension items in connection with its two Retirement Systems. These
deferred pension charges are either (a) recognized in the subsequent period as a reduction of the
net pension liability (which includes pension contributions made after the measurement date) or
(b) amortized in a systematic and rational method as pension expense in future periods. The
Village also reports deferred OPEB items in connection to Other Post-Employment Benefits,
which are amortized in a systemic and rational method and recognized as an expense in future
periods.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Fund Balance (Continued)
Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources (Continued)
The statement of net position also includes a separate section, listed below total liabilities, for
deferred inflows of resources. This represents the acquisition of net assets applicable to future
periods and will not be recognized as revenue until the future period to which it applies. The
Village currently has four types of deferred inflows. The first is local business tax revenues
received prior to the period for which the taxes are levied, these are recognized as income in the
period for which they are levied. The second is deferred pension items in connection with its two
Retirement Systems. The third is deferred OPEB items in connection to Other Post-Employment
Benefits. The fourth are the deferred lease revenues receivable. These items are amortized in a
systemic and rational method and recognized as a reduction of expense in future periods.
Unearned Revenue
The Village reports unearned revenue on its statements of net position and governmental funds
balance sheet. Unearned revenue arises when resources are obtained prior to revenue recognition.
In subsequent periods, when revenue recognition criteria are met the unearned revenue is removed
and revenue is recognized.
Compensated Absences
The Village’s employees are granted compensated absence pay for vacation and sick leave in
varying amounts based on length of service. Unused compensated absences are payable upon
separation from service. Vacation is accrued as a liability when the employee earns benefits. This
means that the employee has rendered services that give rise to a vacation liability, and it is
probable that the Village will compensate the employee in some manner, e.g., in cash or paid time-
off, now or upon termination or retirement. The Village uses the vesting method in accruing sick
leave liability. Under the vesting method, the liability for sick leave is accrued for employees who
are eligible to receive termination payments upon separation.
Compensated absences are accrued when incurred in the government-wide and proprietary
financial statements. A liability for these amounts is reported in the governmental funds only if
the amounts have matured, for example, as a result of employee resignations or retirements. For
the governmental funds, compensated absences are liquidated by the General Fund.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Fund Balance (Continued)
Long-Term Obligations
In the government-wide financial statements, and proprietary fund types in the fund financial
statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the
applicable governmental activities, business-type activities, or proprietary fund type statement of
net position. Bond premiums and discounts are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds
using the effective interest method.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts,
as well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is
reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other
financing sources, while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance
costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service
expenditures.
Fund Net Position
Fund Net Position in the government-wide statement of net position and the proprietary fund is
displayed in three categories: 1) net investment in capital assets, 2) restricted, and 3) unrestricted.
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt consists of capital assets reduced by accumulated
depreciation and by any outstanding debt incurred to acquire, construct, or improve those assets.
Restricted net position is reported when there are legal limitations imposed on their use by Village
legislation or external restrictions by other governments, creditors, or grantors. Unrestricted net
position consists of all net position that does not meet the definition of either of the other two
components.
Fund Balance
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report fund balance classifications that
comprise a hierarchy based primarily on the extent to which the Village is bound to honor constraints
on the specific purposes for which amounts in those funds can be spent. Fund balance is reported
under the following categories:
• Nonspendable fund balance represents amounts that are not in spendable form or are legally
or contractually required to be maintained intact.
• Restricted fund balance represents amounts that can be spent only for specific purposes
stipulated by external providers (e.g. creditors, grantors, contributor, or laws or regulations
of other governments) or imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling
legislation.
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Fund Balance (Continued)
Fund Balance (Continued)
• Committed fund balance represents amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes
pursuant to constraints imposed by Village Commission by the adoption of an ordinance, the
Village’s highest level of decision making authority. Those committed amounts cannot be
used for any other purpose unless the Village removes or changes the specified use by the
adoption of an ordinance.
• Assigned fund balance includes spendable fund balance amounts that are intended to be used
for specific purposes, as expressed by the Village Commission or Village Manager, in
accordance with the Villages fund balance policy, that are neither considered restricted nor
committed. The Small Business Grants is a program the Village Council approved in the
prior fiscal year to provide matching grants of up to $7,500 for improvements to small
business properties.
• Unassigned fund balance is the residual fund balance classification for the general fund. It
is also used to report negative fund balances in other governmental funds.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the Village’s policy to
use restricted resources first, then unrestricted resources as they are needed. The Village will first
use committed fund balance, then assigned fund balance, and then unassigned fund balance when
expenditures are incurred for purposes for which any of the unrestricted fund balance
classifications could be used.
Use of Estimates
The financial statements and related disclosures are prepared in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. Management is required to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, deferred inflows and outflows, and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements,
and revenue and expenses during the period reported. These estimates include the collectability
of accounts receivable, the use and recoverability of inventory, the useful lives and impairment of
tangible assets, and the realization of net pension assets, among others. Estimates and assumptions
are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the financial statements in
the period they are determined to be necessary. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2 – STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
A. Budgetary Data
Formal budgetary integration is employed as a management control device during the year for the
General Fund and the Enterprise Fund. The only governmental fund with a legally adopted annual
budget is the General Fund. This budget is adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted
accounting principles.
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NOTE 2 – STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY (Continued)
A. Budgetary Data (Continued)
Except for budgeting capital expenditures and not budgeting for depreciation, the annual
appropriated budgets for the Enterprise Funds are adopted on a basis consistent with generally
accepted accounting principles. For budgeting purposes, current year encumbrances are not
treated as expenditures.
The procedures for establishing budgetary data are as follows:
• In July of each year, the Village Manager submits a proposed operating budget to the
Council for the next fiscal year commencing the following October 1st. The proposed
budget includes expenditures and the means of financing them.
• During the months of July, August and September, the Council holds public meetings to
obtain taxpayer comments.
• Upon completion of the public hearings and prior to October 1st, a final operating budget
is legally enacted through the passage of an ordinance. Estimated beginning fund balances
are considered in the budgetary process.
• Any change to the total fund expenses must be approved by the Village Council.
• Appropriations along with encumbrances lapse on September 30th.
Budgeted amounts are as originally adopted, or as amended by appropriate action. During the
year, several supplementary appropriations were necessary.
Encumbrance accounting is employed in governmental funds. Encumbrances (e.g. purchase
orders or contracts) outstanding at year end are reported assigned fund balance and do not
constitute expenditures or liabilities because the commitments will be reappropriated and honored
during the subsequent year. The General Fund had $439,957 the Infrastructure Surtax Fund had
$39,260, and the Special Projects Fund had $1,254,079 in outstanding encumbrances at year-end.
B. Property Taxes
Under Florida law, the assessment of all properties and the collection of all county, municipal, and
school board property taxes are consolidated in the offices of the County Property Appraiser and
the County Tax Collector. All property is reassessed according to its fair market value on January
1 of each year and each assessment roll is submitted to the State Department of Revenue for review
to determine if the assessment rolls meet all of the appropriate requirements of State law.
The laws of the State regulating tax assessment are also designed to assure a consistent property
valuation method statewide. State Statutes permit municipalities to levy property taxes at a rate
of up to 10 mills. The tax levy of the Village is established by the Council prior to October 1st of
each year during the budget process.
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NOTE 2 – STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY (Continued)
B. Property Taxes (Continued)
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser incorporates the Village’s millage into the total tax
levy, which includes the County, County School Board, and special district tax requirements. The
millage rate assessed by the Village for the year ended September 30, 2023, was 7.0000 ($7.0000
for each $1,000 of assessed valuation).
Taxes may be paid less a 4% discount in November or at declining discounts each month through
the month of February. All unpaid taxes become delinquent on April 1 following the year in which
they are assessed. Delinquent taxes on real property bear interest at 18% per year. On or prior to
June 1st following the tax year, certificates are offered for sale for all delinquent taxes on real
property.
After sale, tax certificates bear interest at 18% per year or at any lower rate bid by the buyer. The
certificate holder may make application for a tax deed on any unredeemed tax certificate after a
period of two years. The County holds unsold certificates. Delinquent taxes on personal property
bear interest at 18% per year until the tax is satisfied either by seizure and sale of the property or
by the five-year statute of limitations. At September 30, 2023, unpaid delinquent taxes are not
material and have not been recorded by the Village.
NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
Deposits
As of September 30, 2023, the carrying amount of the Village’s deposits (including fiduciary
funds) was $3,729,032 and the bank balances totaled $3,940,435. In addition to insurance
provided by the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation, deposits are held in banking
institutions approved by the State Treasurer of the State of Florida to hold public funds. Under
Florida Statutes Chapter 280, Florida Security for Public Deposits Act, the State Treasurer requires
all Florida qualified public depositories to deposit with the Treasurer or other banking institution
eligible collateral. In the event of failure of a qualified public depository, the remaining public
depositories would be responsible for covering any resulting losses. The Village’s deposits at year
end are considered insured for custodial credit risk purposes.
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
A reconciliation of deposit and investments as shown on the statement of net position and
statement of fiduciary net position for the Village is as follows:
By Category:
Deposits $ 3,729,032
Petty cash 4,156
Investments 77,611,265
Total deposits and investments $81,344,453
Presented in the statement of net position
Governmental activities
Cash and cash equivalents $14,101,501
Investments 11,790,753
Business-type activities
Cash and cash equivalents 3,732,695
Total statements of net position 29,624,949
Presented in the statement of fiduciary net
position
Pension trust funds
Cash and cash equivalents 731,192
Investments 50,649,021
Custodial funds
Cash and cash equivalents 339,291
Total fiduciary funds 51,719,504
Total deposits and investments $81,344,453
Investments
The Village categorizes its investments according to the fair value hierarchy established GASB
Statement No. 72, Fair Value Measurement and Application. The hierarchy is based on valuation
inputs used to measure the fair value of the asset as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets; Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs to include
quoted prices for similar assets in active and non-active markets; Level 3 inputs are significant
unobservable inputs.
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
The money market mutual funds consist of investments with financial institutions in open end,
institutional, money market funds complying with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Rule 2a7. Rule 2a7 allows SEC registered mutual funds to use amortized cost rather than fair
value to report net assets used to compute share prices if certain conditions are met. Those
conditions include restrictions on the types of investments held, restrictions on the term-to-
maturity of individual investments and the dollar-weighted average of the portfolio, requirements
for portfolio diversification, and requirements for divestiture considerations in the event of security
downgrades and defaults, and required actions if the fair value of the portfolio deviates from
amortized cost by a specified amount.
The Florida Public Assets for Liquidity Management (FL Palm) and Florida PRIME are external
investment pools which meet the requirements with GASB Statement No. 79, Certain External
Investment Pools and Pool Participants, which allows reporting the investments at amortized cost.
For both funds as of September 30, 2023, there were no redemption fees or maximum transaction
amounts, or any other requirements that serve to limit a participant’s daily access to 100 percent
of their account value. However, the Trustees of the funds can suspend the right of withdrawal or
postpone the date of payment if the Trustees determine that there is an emergency that makes the
sale of a Portfolio’s securities or determination of its net asset value not reasonably practical.
Money market mutual funds, FL Palm and Florida Prime are exempt from the GASB 72 fair value
hierarchy disclosures.
Equity securities, exchange traded funds, and mutual funds classified in Level 1 of the fair value
hierarchy are valued based on prices quoted in active markets for those securities. Debt securities
classified in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are valued using a matrix pricing technique. Matrix
pricing values securities based on the securities relationship to benchmark quoted prices.
The American Core Realty Fund, LLC is a diversified open-end commingled fund that invests
primarily in high quality core income-producing office, industrial, retail, and multi-family
properties. This fund is an alternative investment vehicle valued using the net asset value (NAV)
provided by the investment manager of this fund. The NAV is based on the value of the underlying
assets owned by the fund minus its liabilities and then divided by the number of shares or
percentage of ownership outstanding. The NAV’s unit price is quoted on a private market that is
not active. Investments valued at NAV are excluded from the fair value hierarchy because the
valuation is not based on actual market inputs but rather is quantified using the fund’s reported
NAV.
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
Redemptions from the fund may be made quarterly upon ten days’ notice. The units that are
subject to a redemption notice may be redeemed in full or in installments on a pro-rata basis as
funds become available for such redemptions and are subject to the availability of cash flow arising
from investment transactions, sales and other fund operations occurring in the normal course of
business. The fund is not required to liquidate or encumber assets or defer investments in order to
satisfy redemption requests.
The value of this alternative investment is not necessarily indicative of the amount that could be
realized in a current transaction. The fair value may differ significantly from the value that would
have been used had a ready market for the underlying fund existed, and the differences could be
material. Future confirming events will also affect the estimates of fair value and the effect of such
events on the estimated fair value could be material.
The Florida Public Assets for Liquidity Management FL Palm-Term Series invests in highly
rated securities including U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. government agency securities, deposits
including certificates of deposit and commercial paper Securities are rated at least ‘A/F1’ by
Fitch Ratings or equivalent. The term portfolio is a fixed-rate, fixed-term portfolio with
a maximum term of one year. The maturity profile of the term portfolio is managed to meet
preset redemptions of the portfolio’s participants. Upon investing in the program, a participant
selects a planned maturity date on which the portfolio seeks to produce a share price of at least
$1.00 for the participant that redeems on said date. Participants may request premature
redemption, but the portfolio may charge significant penalties for any redemption prior
to the agreed-upon redemption date and net asset value may be more or less than $1.00 per
share. Redemptions will be made seven days after the request is received.
The Village’s investments in FL Palm-Term are as follows:
This fund is an alternative investment vehicle valued using the net asset value (NAV) provided
by the investment manager of this fund. The NAV is based on the value of the underlying assets
owned by the fund minus its liabilities and then divided by the number of shares or percentage of
ownership outstanding. The NAV’s unit price is quoted on a private market that is not active.
Investments valued at NAV are excluded from the fair value hierarchy because the valuation is
not based on actual market inputs but rather is quantified using the fund’s reported NAV.
Maturity Interest Rate Amount
04/01/2024 5.77% $ 2,000,000
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
As of September 30, 2023, the Village held the following investments:
Weighted Fair Value Measurement
Average
Maturity Fair Value Level 1 Level 2
Governmental Funds
U.S. Government and Agency 2.17 Years $ 4,193,812 $ $ 4,193,812
MBS & ABS 3.25 Years 2,982,054 2,982,054
Municipal Bonds 0.71 Years 101,655 101,655
Domestic Corporate Bonds 1.72 Years 1,764,538 1,764,538
International Corporate Bonds 1.66 Years 694,288 694,288
Fiduciary Funds
U.S. Government and Agency 10.34 Years 2,982,554 2,982,554
MBS & ABS 15.41 Years 4,205,980 4,205,980
Municipal Bonds 6.95 Years 1,195,918 1,195,918
Domestic Corporate Bonds 10.57 Years 4,110,595 4,110,595
International Corporate Bonds 5.5 Years 325,788 325,788
Domestic Common Equity
Securities N/A 10,500,247 10,500,247
International Common Equity
Securities N/A 3,198,632 3,198,632
Domestic Equity ETF N/A 2,769,791 2,769,791
International Equity ETF N/A 747,303 747,303
Fixed Income Mutual Funds N/A 2,088,523 2,088,523
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds N/A 12,026,518 12,026,518
International Equity Mutual
Funds N/A 2,839,691 2,839,691
56,727,887 $ 34,170,705 $ 22,557,182
Investments Reported at NAV
Governmental Funds
FL Palm-Term N/A 2,000,000
Fiduciary Funds
American Core Realty Fund N/A 3,285,078
Investments Reported at
Amortized Cost:
Governmental Funds
Money Market Mutual Funds N/A 54,406
Florida Prime 35 Days 6,906,134
FL Palm 43 Days 8,003,808
Fiduciary Funds
Money Market Mutual Funds N/A 633,952
Total Investments $ 77,611,265
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
Credit risk – Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counter party to an investment will not
fulfill its obligations. The Village’s investment policies limit its investments to high quality
investments to control credit risk. The table below outlines the Village’s credit ratings for
investments that have credit ratings by S&P or Moody’s.
S&P Moody’s Fair
Investments: Rating Rating Value
Governmental Funds
U.S. Government and Agency AA+ AAA $ 4,193,812
MBS &ABS AAA, AA+ & NR AAA & NR 2,982,054
Municipal Bonds AA+, AA & AA- Aa3 & A1 101,655
Domestic Corporate Bonds AA+ to BBB+ AA2 to A3 1,764,538
International Corporate
Bonds
AAA to A-
Aaa to A2 694,288
Florida Prime AAAm NR 6,906,134
FL Palm Portfolio AAAm NR 8,003,808
FL Palm Term NR* NR 2,000,000
Fiduciary Funds
U.S. Government and Agency AA+ AAA to Aaa 2,982,554
MBS &ABS AAA to NR Aaa to NR 4,205,980
Municipal Bonds AAA to NR- Aaa to A1 1,195,918
Domestic Corporate Bonds AAA to BBB- Aaa to Baa3 4,110,595
International Corporate
Bonds
A+ to BBB- Aaa to Baa3
325,788
* Rated AAAf by Fitch.
Interest rate risk – Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will adversely affect
the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the time to maturity, the greater the exposure
to interest rate risks.
The Village limits its exposure to fair value losses resulting from rising interest rates by structuring
the investment portfolio so that the securities mature to meet cash requirements for ongoing
operations, thereby avoiding the need to sell securities on the open market prior to maturity; and
investing operating funds primarily in short-term securities, money market mutual funds, or similar
investment pools unless it is anticipated that long-term securities can be held to maturity without
jeopardizing the liquidity requirements.
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
The Retirement Funds do not have a formal investment policy that limits investment maturities as
a means of managing exposure to fair value losses arising from increasing interest rates.
Custodial credit risk – Custodial credit risk is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the
counterparty, the Village will not be able to recover the value of its investments or collateral
securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The Village’s investments are held by a
third-party custodian, not in the name of the Village. Investments are held in book entry form at
the Federal Reserve by Depository Trust Company (DTC) via the custodian. The custodian further
segregates the Village’s investments in their trust accounting system. The investments in mutual
funds and investment partnerships are considered unclassified pursuant to the custodial credit risk
categories of GASB Statement No. 3, because they are not evidenced by securities that exist in
physical or book-entry form.
Concentrations of credit risk – Concentration of credit risk is defined as the risk of loss attributed
to the magnitude of an investment in a single user. The Village places no limit on the amount it
may invest in any one issuer, except those in the Fire and Police Retirement Fund. Not more than
five (5) percent of the Fund’s assets shall be invested in the common stock or capital stock of any
one issuing company.
Investing in Foreign Markets – Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and
considerations not typically associated with investing in companies in the United States of
America. These risks include revaluation of currencies, high rates of inflation, repatriation
restrictions on income and capital, and future adverse political, social, and economic
developments. Moreover, securities of foreign governments may be less liquid, subject to delayed
settlements, taxation on realized or unrealized gains, and their prices are more volatile than those
of comparable securities in U.S. companies.
Investing in Real Estate. – The Village is subject to the risks inherent in the ownership and
operation of real estate. These risks include, among others, those normally associated with changes
in the general economic climate, trends in the industry including creditworthiness of tenants,
competition for tenants, changes in tax laws, interest rate levels, the availability of financing and
potential liability under environmental and other laws.
Authorized Investments –The Village has adopted an investment policy that applies to all the
investment activity except the Employees’ Pension Funds, which are organized and administered
separately, as listed below, or for funds related to the issuance of debt where there are other existing
policies or indentures in effect for such funds.
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
Authorized Investments (Continued)
The Village is authorized to invest its funds as follows:
1. Banks, Qualified Public Depositories with a collateral pledge level of twenty-five percent
or fifty percent;
2. U.S. Treasury obligations and obligations the principal and interest of which are backed or
guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U. S. Government;
3. Debt obligations, participations or other instruments issued or fully guaranteed by any U.S.
Federal agency, instrumentality or government sponsored enterprise,
4. Supra-Nationals, U.S. dollar denominated debt obligations of a multilateral organization
of governments where the U.S. is a shareholder and voting member with a minimum credit
quality rating of A-1/P-1, AA-/Aa3 or equivalent,
5. U.S. dollar denominated corporate notes, bonds or other debt obligations issued or
guaranteed by a domestic or foreign corporation, financial institution, non-profit or other
entity with a minimum credit quality rating of A-1/P-1, A-/A3 or equivalent,
6. Obligations, including both taxable and tax-exempt, issued or guaranteed by any State,
territory or possession of the United States, political subdivision, public corporation,
authority, agency board, instrumentality or other unit of local government of any State or
territory with a minimum credit quality rating of SP-1/MIG 1, A-/A3 or equivalent,
7. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS), backed by residential, multi-family or commercial
mortgages, that are issued or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by a U.S. Federal
agency or government sponsored enterprise, including but not limited to pass-throughs,
collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and REMICs,
8. Asset-backed securities (ABS) whose underlying collateral consists of loans, leases or
receivables, including but not limited to auto loans /leases, credit card receivables, student
loans, equipment loans /leases, or home-equity loans with a minimum credit quality rating
of A-1/P-1, AAA/Aaa or equivalent,
9. U.S. dollar denominated commercial paper issued or guaranteed by a domestic or foreign
corporation, company, financial institution, trust or other entity, including both unsecured
debt and asset-backed programs with a minimum credit quality rating of A-1/P-1 or
equivalent,
10. Shares in open-end and no-load money market mutual funds, provided such funds are
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and operate in accordance with Rule
2a-7 with a minimum credit quality rating of AAAm/Aaa-mf or equivalent,
11. State, local government or privately-sponsored investment pools that are authorized
pursuant to state law with a minimum credit quality rating of AAAm/Aaa-mf or equivalent.
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
Authorized Investments (Continued)
The Village General Employees’ Retirement Fund is authorized to invest its funds as follows:
1. Fixed Income Securities
• Treasury Bills and Money Market Funds
• Commercial Paper and Banker's Acceptances
• Certificates of Deposit
• Obligations of Non-U.S. governments and their subdivisions, agencies and
government-sponsored enterprises
• Yankee Bonds
• Obligations of international agencies or supranational entities
• Obligations issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities
• Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Securities
• Asset-Backed Securities
• Corporate Debt Securities, including convertible securities and corporate commercial
paper
• Inflation-index bonds issued by corporations
• Structured notes, including hybrid or "indexed" securities, event-linked bonds and loan
participations
• Delayed funding loans and revolving credit facilities
• Bank certificates of deposit, fixed time deposits and bankers acceptances
• Debt securities, issued by states or local governments and their agencies,
authorities and other instrumentalities
2. Equity Securities
• Common Stocks
• Convertible Notes and Bonds
• Convertible Preferred Stocks
• American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of Non-U.S. Companies
• Stocks of Non-U.S. Companies (Ordinary Shares)
• Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
3. Investment Types
• • Open-Ended Mutual Funds
• • Closed-end Mutual Funds
• • Exchange Traded Funds
• • Managed Separate Accounts
• • Investment Partnerships
• • Commingled Funds
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NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
Authorized Investments (Continued)
Investments of the Fire and Police Retirement Fund can consist of the following:
1. Time or savings accounts of a national bank, a state bank insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, or a savings, building and loan association insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation;
2. Obligations issued by the U.S. Government, or an agency or instrumentality of the U.S.
Government, as well as obligations guaranteed by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S.
Government, including mortgage-related or asset-backed securities;
3. Bonds, stocks, or any other evidence of indebtedness issued or guaranteed by a corporation
organized under the laws of the United States, any state or organized territory of the United
States, or the District of Columbia, provided:
a. The corporation is listed on any one (1) or more of the recognized national stock
exchanges and holds a rating in one of the three (3) highest classifications by a
major rating service; and
b. The Board shall not invest more than five (5) percent of its assets in the common
stock, capital stock, bonds or indebtedness of any one (1) issuing company, nor
shall the aggregate investment of in any one (1) issuing company exceed five (5)
percent of the outstanding capital stock of that company, nor shall the aggregate of
its investments in equities at market value exceed sixty-five (65) percent of the
pension funds’ assets;
4. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the Board is specifically
authorized to invest in foreign securities to the extent authorized by Sections 175.071(1)
and 185.06(1)(b), Florida Statutes;
5. Fixed income investments defined as preferred issues and fixed income securities provided
all issues shall meet or exceed S&P’s A or Moody’s A credit rating;
6. Money market funds, defined as fixed income securities having a maturity of less than one
year provided all issues shall meet or exceed S&P’s A1 or Moody’s P1 credit rating;
7. Bonds issued by the State of Israel;
8. Purchases in commingled real estate funds.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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NOTE 4 – RECEIVABLES
Receivables at September 30, 2023, were as follows:
General
Fund
Country
Club
Nonmajor
Enterprise
Fund
Utility franchise fees & taxes $ 427,810 $ $
Insurance claim receivable 874,035
Other accounts receivable 12,537 85,359 2,501
Total accounts receivable $1,314,382 $ 85,359 $ 2,501
NOTE 5 – CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital Assets activity for the year ended September 30, 2023, was as follows:
Primary Government
Governmental Activities:
Beginning
Balance Additions Deletions
Ending
Balance
Capital assets not being
depreciated:
Land $ 2,055,889 $ $ $ 2,055,889
Construction in progress 2,878,948 1,341,338 (1,553,375) 2,666,911
Capital assets being
depreciated:
Buildings 25,351,982 194,159 (87,539) 25,458,602
Improvements 13,683,349 1,304,999 (1,376,736) 13,611,612
Machinery and
equipment 3,890,263 561,149 (203,206) 4,248,206
Vehicles 6,668,494 1,801,345 (873,408) 7,596,431
Total: 54,528,925 5,202,990 (4,094,264) 55,637,651
Less accumulated
depreciation:
Buildings (8,053,230) (703,473) 87,539 (8,669,164)
Improvements (6,007,092) (751,118) 1,224,262 (5,533,948)
Machinery and
equipment (2,246,046) (406,689) 203,206 (2,449,529)
Vehicles (3,623,106) (848,982) 793,554 (3,678,534)
Total accumulated
depreciation (19,929,474) (2,710,262) 2,308,561 (20,331,175)
Governmental activities
capital assets, net $ 34,599,451 $ 2,492,728 $ (1,785,703) $ 35,306,476
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NOTE 5 – CAPITAL ASSETS (Continued)
The Governmental Activities had an impairment gain of $781,316 due to damages and the related
insurance recoveries caused by a tornado in the current fiscal year. Insurance recoveries of
$933,789 were recognized and assets with a cost of $1,376,736 and a net book value of $152,473
were written off.
Depreciation expense was charged to functions/programs of the primary government as follows:
Governmental activities:
General government $ 97,351
Public safety 758,098
Public works 710,362
Community development 30,544
Leisure services 1,113,907
Total depreciation expense, governmental activities $ 2,710,262
Business-type activities:
Beginning
Balance Additions Deletions
Ending
Balance
Capital assets not being
depreciated:
Land $ 1,051,311 $ $ $ 1,051,311
Construction in progress 191,646 108,734 (191,646) 108,734
Capital assets being
depreciated:
Buildings 1,142,411 1,142,411
Improvements 10,931,585 794,102 11,725,687
Machinery and equipment 447,758 106,681 (4,322) 550,117
Vehicles 46,226 (23,619) 22,607
Intangible Right to Use
Asset - Vehicles 485,659
485,659
Total: 14,296,596 1,009,517 (219,587) 15,086,526
Less accumulated
depreciation/amortization:
Buildings (225,104) (40,028) (265,132)
Improvements (6,824,362) (803,900) (7,628,262)
Machinery and equipment (180,000) (85,158) 4,322 (260,836)
Vehicles (28,938) (5,320) 23,619 (10,639)
Intangible Right to Use
Asset - Vehicles (121,415) (161,886)
(283,301)
Total accumulated
depreciation/amortization (7,379,819) (1,096,292) 27,941
(8,448,170)
Business-type activities
capital assets, net $ 6,916,777 $ (86,775) $ (191,646)
$ 6,638,356
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 5 – CAPITAL ASSETS (Continued)
Depreciation expense of $900,421 and $33,985 was charged to the Country Club and Stormwater
Utility Funds respectively. Amortization expense of $161,886 was charged to the Country Club
Fund.
The General Fund is currently maintaining the Country Club building which is also capitalized in
the Governmental Activities. The Village believes this building serves the community as a whole
in addition to supporting the golf course activities. Once the 2006 promissory note of the country
club enterprise fund is paid, rental payments for the use of the building will be started.
NOTE 6 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Change in Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term liability activity for the year ended September 30, 2023, was as follows:
Beginning
Balance Additions Reductions
Ending
Balance
Amount
Due
Within
One Year
Governmental activities:
Direct borrowings and
direct placements
Loans payable $ 10,915,000 $ $ (935,000) $ 9,980,000 $ 970,000
Contracts that transfer
ownership 3,452,994 (487,411) 2,965,583 526,211
Total 14,367,994 (1,422,411) 12,945,583 1,496,211
OPEB (see Note 14) 578,857 24,766 603,623
Net pension liability
(see Note 9) 10,875,309 10,875,309
Compensated absences
payable 1,466,220 1,336,731 (1,195,903) 1,607,048 1,366,196
Total $ 16,413,071 $ 12,236,806 $(2,618,314) $ 26,031,563 $ 2,862,407
Governmental activities other postemployment benefit obligations, compensated absences and net
pension liabilities are expected to be paid out of the general fund.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 6 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Continued)
Beginning
Balance Additions Reductions
Ending
Balance
Amount
Due
Within
One Year
Business-type activities:
Direct borrowings and
direct placements
Loans payable $ 573,333 $ $ (378,221) $ 195,112 $ 195,112
Lease liability(see Note7) 367,387 (160,229) 207,158 165,103
OPEB(see Note 14) 23,492 5,614 29,106
Compensated absences
payable 58,170 58,842 (38,217) 78,795 47,607
Total $ 1,022,382 $ 64,456 $ (576,667) $ 510,171 $ 407,822
Loans Payable from Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements
$4,893,673 Promissory Note
The Village Council adopted Resolution No. 23-2006 authorizing the issuance of a note in the
amount of $4,893,673 to finance certain capital expenditures relating to the municipal golf course
and country club. The revenues of the Country Club are pledged to secure the loan. Principal and
interest payments are due semi-annually in the amount of $199,079, with a final maturity date of
April 1, 2024.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 6 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Continued)
$4,893,673 Promissory Notes (Continued)
The interest rate on the loan is 4.11% and is subject to adjustment in the event of taxability of the
interest on this note. As of September 30, 2023, the principal amount outstanding was $936,310
and was for the purpose of business-type activities.
Annual debt service requirements to maturity are as follows:
Business-type activities:
Year Ending Principal Interest Total
2024 $ 195,112 $ 4,074 $ 199,186
The loan agreement requires that pledged revenues cover 100% of the debt service due plus the
expenses, other than non-cash expenses, of owning and operating the Country Club.
The loan agreement includes a provision that upon the occurrence of any event of default, the bank
may declare all obligations of the Village under the Loan Agreement and the Note to be
immediately due and payable without further action of any kind and upon such declaration the
Note and the interest accrued thereon shall become immediately due and payable.
Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Notes, Series 2017
The Village Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-22 authorizing the issuance of Non-Ad Valorem
Revenue Notes, Series 2017, in one or more Series in the aggregate Principal amount not to exceed
$15,000,000 to finance the cost of constructing and equipping a new country club clubhouse. The
Notes are secured by a covenant to budget and appropriate legally available non-ad valorem
revenues of the Village.
Series 2017A
The Series 2017A is a tax-exempt issuance for $8,900,000 with an interest rate of 3.19%, which
is subject to adjustment in the event of taxability of the interest on this note. Interest is payable on
June 1 and December 1 of each year beginning December 1, 2017. Principal payments start June
1, 2025 with the final payment on June 1, 2032.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 6 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Continued)
Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Note, Series 2017 (Continued)
This note may be prepaid in whole but not in part at any time after June 1, 2025, at a redemption
price equal to 100% of the principal amount outstanding plus accrued interest through the
redemption date. As of September 30, 2023, the principal amount outstanding was $8,900,000
and was for the purpose of governmental-type activities.
Series 2017B
The Series 2017B is a taxable issuance for $6,100,000 with an interest rate of 3.78%. Interest is
payable on June 1 and December 1 of each year beginning December 1, 2017. Principal payments
start June 1, 2018 with the final payment on June 1, 2025. This note may not be prepaid. As of
September 30, 2023, the principal amount outstanding was $2,915,000 and was for the purpose of
governmental-type activities.
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for the Series 2017A and 2017B are as follows:
Year Ending Principal Interest Total
2024 $ 970,000 $ 324,734 $ 1,294,734
2025 1,005,000 288,068 1,293,068
2026 1,040,000 255,360 1,295,360
2027 1,070,000 222,184 1,292,184
2028 1,105,000 188,051 1,293,051
2029 - 2032 4,790,000 388,064 5,178,064
$ 9,980,000 $ 1,666,461 $ 11,646,461
The loan agreements include a provision that upon the occurrence of any event of default, the notes
shall bear interest at the Default Rate so long as the event of default shall be continuing. The
Default rate for the Series 2017A is 6% and the rate for the Series 2017B is 7%.
Governmental Activities - Contracts That Transfer Ownership
The Village entered into contract agreements for the purpose of financing the purchase of vehicles.
Principal and interest payments are due either quarterly or annually. As of September 30, 2023,
the principal amounts outstanding were $2,965,583 and the net book value of the equipment was
$3,105,919. Amortization is included with depreciation expense. The interest rates on the leases
range from 1.74% to 7.25%.
The lease agreements include a provision that upon the occurrence of any event of default, the
lessor may retake possession of the equipment under lease.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 6 – LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Continued)
Governmental Activities - Contracts That Transfer Ownership (Continued)
Annual debt service requirements to maturity are as follows:
Year Ending Principal Interest Total
2024 $ 526,211 $ 73,372 $ 599,583
2025 539,239 60,344 599,583
2026 477,540 47,015 524,555
2027 626,792 35,267 662,059
2028 253,097 17,907 271,004
2029 - 2031 542,704 22,597 565,301
$ 2,965,583 $ 256,502 $ 3,222,085
NOTE 7 – LEASES
Effective October 1, 2021, the Village implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Statement 87 (GASB 87), Leases.
Right to Use Lease
Huntington National Bank
The Village has entered into a lease agreement with Huntington National Bank to lease eighty golf
carts and three other vehicles for the Country Club Fund. The lease has a term of 36 months and
is paid monthly from January 2023 to December 2024. The discount rate was 3% using the
Village’s estimated incremental borrowing rate.
Annual requirements to amortize long-term obligations and related interest as of
September 30, 2023 are as follows:
Year Ending Principal Interest Total
2024 $ 165,103 $ 3,957 $ 169,060
2025 42,055 210 42,265
$ 207,158 $ 4,167 $ 211,325
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 7 – LEASES (Continued)
Lessor Leases – General Fund
AT&T, Inc.
The Village has entered into a lease agreement with AT&T which allows the use of the Village’s
land for a transmission tower site. The initial term of the lease was for monthly payments over a
5-year period commencing on July 11, 2015, the agreement was subsequently amended for an
additional 5-year period with the option to extend for 4 successive terms in 5 year increments with
a 15% increase in monthly lease payments at every renewal. This extended the total term with
renewals to June 11, 2045. The Village expects AT&T to exercise the renewal options. The
discount rate was 3% using the Village’s estimated incremental borrowing rate.
Sprint Corporation
The Village has entered into a lease agreement with Sprint which allows the use of the Village’s
land for a transmission tower site. The initial term of the lease was for monthly payments over a
5-year period commencing on December 1, 1999, with three 5-year renewals. The agreement was
subsequently amended for an additional four 5-year renewals. The discount rate was 3% using the
Village’s estimated incremental borrowing rate. This extended the total term with renewals to
November 1, 2039. The Village expects Sprint to exercise the renewal options. The original
agreement and subsequent amendment provided for annual increases in rent of 3% and a onetime
increase of 10% in 2019. The discount rate was 3% using the Village’s estimated incremental
borrowing rate.
Verizon Communications, Inc.
The Village has entered into a lease agreement with Verizon which allows the use of the Village’s
land for a transmission tower site. The initial term of the lease was for monthly payments over a
5-year period commencing on December 20, 2001, with three 5-year renewals. In July 2020 the
agreement was amended for and additional 5-year period with three 5 year renewals. This extended
the total term with renewals to November 20, 2041. The Village expects Verizon to exercise the
renewal options. The original agreement and subsequent amendment provided for annual
increases in rent of 3%. The discount rate was 3% using the Village’s estimated incremental
borrowing rate.
The General Fund is reporting a lease receivable of $2,923,328 at September 30, 2023. For the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the General Fund reported lease revenue of $149,510 and
interest revenue of $88,524 related to lease payments received.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 7 – LEASES (Continued)
Lessor Leases – General Fund (Continued)
The General Fund’s amortization of lease payments receivable as of September 30, 2023, are as
follows:
Year Ending Principal Interest Total
2024 $ 73,972 $ 86,695 $ 160,667
2025 81,420 84,393 165,813
2026 92,534 81,781 174,315
2027 99,135 78,914 178,049
2028 106,049 75,846 181,895
2029 - 2033 671,389 324,237 995,626
2034 - 2038 947,690 203,978 1,151,668
2039 - 2043 722,048 62,335 784,383
2043 - 2045 129,091 3,582 132,673
$ 2,923,328 $ 1,001,761 $ 3,925,089
Lessor Leases –Country Club Fund
The Village is committed under a lease agreement as lessor of the food and beverage operations at
the North Palm Beach Country Club. The Village is leasing the restaurant including indoor/outdoor
bar, kitchen, snack bar, beverage and server station and designated storage areas as exclusive use
premises together with non-exclusive rights to the use of the covered pavilion, covered front entry,
pool deck, banquet room, event lawn, restrooms and other public areas in and around the Country
Club to Farmer’s Table LLC (Lessee). The initial term of the lease is five years and the lease shall
automatically renew for additional five year terms unless either party gives the other party written
notice of its intent not to renew at least one hundred and eighty days prior to the end of the term.
Since the lease is cancelable by either party, the renewal terms are not taken into account when
calculating the lease receivable.
During the initial term the base rent shall be $8,333 per month. Beginning on the first date of any
renewal term, the rent shall increase by 3% over the base rent payable for the immediately
preceding twelve-month period. In addition to the base rent, the Lessee shall pay to the Village an
amount equal to five percent of lessee’s annual gross sales for Restaurant and Catering Services
over Two Million Dollars. The lessee shall also pay 50% of the electric, water/ sewer, burglar
alarm and natural gas of the premises and $12,000 toward the ad valorem property taxes assessed
by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector as a result of its operations during
the first year and in subsequent years to pay an equivalent percentage of the total amount due.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 7 – LEASES (Continued)
Lessor Leases –Country Club Fund (Continued)
The Country Club Fund is reporting a lease receivable of $154,444 at September 30, 2023. For the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Country Club reported lease revenue of $95,520 and
interest revenue of $6,165. The Country Club Fund also received $100,140 in supplemental rent
and $94,658 in utility and property tax reimbursements for the year ended September 30, 2023
under the terms of this lease agreement. Except for the interest revenue, the lease income is
recorded in operating revenues as the Village believes restaurant operations are an integral part of
running a Country Club.
The Country Club Fund’s amortization of lease payments receivable as of September 30, 2023,
are as follows:
Year Ending Principal Interest Total
2024 96,689 3,311 100,000
2025 57,755 578 58,333
$ 154,444 $ 3,889 $ 158,333
NOTE 8 – RISK MANAGEMENT
The Village is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts: theft of, damage to, and destruction
of assets; errors and omissions; and natural disasters.
The Village currently reports all of its risk management activities in the General Fund. Claims
expenditures and liabilities are reported when it is probable that a loss has occurred and the amount
of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These losses include an estimate of claims that have been
incurred but not reported.
The Village is covered by Florida Statutes under the Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity which
effectively limits the amount of liability of municipalities to individual claims of
$200,000/$300,000 for all claims relating to the same incident. However, under certain
circumstances, a plaintiff can seek to recover damages in excess of statutory limits by introducing
a claims bill to the Florida Legislature. The limits addressed in Florida Statutes do not apply to
claims filed in federal courts.
There have been no significant reductions in insurance coverage in the prior year. No settlements
exceeded insurance coverage for the past three years.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
The Village maintains the following two separate single employer defined benefit plans: Village
of North Palm Beach Fire and Police Retirement Fund (F&P), covering firefighters and police
officers, and Village of North Palm Beach General Employees Retirement Fund (GERF), covering
substantially all other full-time Village employees. Both plans are reported as pension trust funds
and included as part of the Village’s reporting entity. The Police and Fire Fund issued separate
stand-alone financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023, the report may be obtained
from the Village Clerk, at the Village of North Palm Beach, 501 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm
Beach, Florida 33408. The General Employees Plan does not issue separate financial statements.
Each plan has its own board that acts as plan administrator and trustee: The Fire and Police
Retirement Fund Board of Trustees consists of five members (5); four (4) of whom were elected
by a majority of the members of the plan. Two (2) of the elected members are certified firefighters
of the Village and two (2) are certified police officers of the Village. The fifth member of the board
is a legal resident of the Village and is appointed by the Village council. The General Employees
Retirement Board consists of five members (5); two (2) of whom were employees elected by a
majority of the members of the plan, two (2) of the members are a legal resident of the Village and
appointed by the Village council, the two (2) council appointed members of the Board shall appoint
a member of the general public who has never been employed by the Village to serve as the fifth
member of the Board. Each plan’s assets may only be used for the payment of benefits to the
members and beneficiaries of the plan in accordance with the terms of each plan document. The
costs of administering each plan are financed in the appropriate pension trust fund.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
All Retirement Plans
Basis of Accounting. The retirement plans are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. The
plans’ fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis used by the pension plans.
Plan member and state contributions are recognized as revenues in the period that the contributions
are due. Employer contributions to each plan are recognized when due and the employer has made
a formal commitment to provide the contributions. Benefits and refunds are recognized when due
and payable in accordance with the terms of each plan.
Method Used to Value Investments. Investments are reported at fair value and are managed by
third party money managers.
Investments Concentrations. There were no investments representing concentrations of 5% or
more of net plan assets in investments that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
PLAN DESCRIPTION, INVESTMENT AND CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION
The following schedule is provided for general information purposes only and is derived from the
respective actuarial reports and Village information for the two retirement plans. Plan participants
should refer to the appropriate source documents for more complete information on the plans.
General Employees’ Fire and Police
Plan Description:
Authority Village Ordinance Village Ordinance/State
Asset Valuation:
Reporting Fair Value Fair Value
Legal Reserves None None
Long-Term Receivable None None
Internal/Participant Loans None None
Membership of each plan consisted of the following at October 1, 2022:
GERF F&P
Inactive Plan Members or Beneficiaries
currently receiving benefits 49 33
Inactive Plan Members entitled to but
not yet receiving benefits 32 20
Active Plan Members 20 52
Total 101 105
General Employees' Retirement System
Plan Description. The plan is established under Code of Ordinances for the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida, Part II, Chapter 2, and was most recently amended under Ordinance No. 2010-07.
The Plan is also governed by certain provisions of Part VII, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes and the
Internal Revenue Code. The Plan provides retirement benefits as well as death benefits. All full
time general employees who are not sworn police officers or firefighters shall become members
of the system on October 1st following completion of 12 months of employment as a condition of
employment. For those employees retired before February 1, 1982, those employees hired after
September 30, 2000, or those employees hired before October 1, 2000, who elect to contribute an
extra 2%, a 3% Cost of Living increase is paid annually from the Plan. Authority to establish and
amend the benefit provisions of the plan rests with the Village Council.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
General Employees' Retirement System (Continued)
All benefits vest based on the following years of credited service:
Years of
Credited Service Vested %
Under 5 0%
5 or 6 50%
7 or 8 75%
9 or more 100%
Employees become eligible for normal retirement benefits after attaining the age of 60 and
completing nine years of credited service, or attaining the age of 65 (depending on employee
contribution rate). The normal retirement benefit consists of a life annuity, options available,
(subject to cost of living increases not to exceed 3% a year), of either 2%, 2.25%, or 2.5%
(depending on employee contribution rate) of Average Monthly Earnings (AME) times credited
service up to 20 years plus 1% of AME times credited service over 20 years. Early retirement
benefits can be received at age 55. The benefit is determined as for normal retirement and payable
at normal retirement date or payable immediately after reduction by 5% for each year by which
the benefit commencement date precedes the normal retirement date. If an active member dies,
his beneficiary receives a refund of member contributions without interest. For a member who is
age 55 and has at least five years of service but who dies before commencement of retirement
benefits, a monthly benefit is payable to the designated beneficiary; the benefit is calculated as
though the member had retired on his date of death and payable according to the option elected by
the employee. For an active member who has at least five years of credited service and dies prior
to reaching normal retirement date, a benefit equal to his vested accrued benefit will be paid to his
beneficiary for ten years.
If an employee terminates his employment, he is entitled to the following:
- With less than five years of credited service, a refund of member contributions without
interest and no other benefit.
- With five or more years of credited service, a refund of member contributions, the
vested accrued benefit payable at normal retirement date or at any time after age 55 is
attained, with the benefit being subject to the same reduction as for early retirement
benefits. The vesting schedule is listed above.
"Average Monthly Earnings" is the average during the 5 years within the last 10 years of
employment which produces the highest average.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
General Employees' Retirement System (Continued)
"Credited Service" consists of the total number of years and fractional parts of years of actual
service with the Village and shall apply to an employee whose employment is terminated with the
Village and who recommences fulltime employment within two years from the date of termination.
Asset Allocation. The plan’s adopted asset allocation policy as of September 30, 2023, is as
follows:
Asset Class Target Allocation
Domestic equity 42%
International equity 18
Domestic bonds 40
Total 100%
Rate of Return. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the annual money-weighted rate of return
on Pension Plan investments, net of pension plan investment expense, was 13.035 percent. The
money-weighted rate of return expresses investment performance, net of investment expense,
adjusted for the changing amounts actually invested.
Contributions. General employees may contribute 6%, 4%, 2% or 0% of earnings as elected by
the employee, with the retirement benefit received being based on the amount contributed. The
Village is required to contribute the amount necessary to fund the Plan properly according to the
Plan’s actuary. Contribution requirements of plan members and the Village are established and
may be amended by the Village Council.
Fire and Police Retirement System
Plan Description. The plan is established under Code of Ordinances for the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida, Part II, Chapter 2, and was most recently amended under Ordinance No. 2019-11.
The Plan is also governed by certain provisions of Part VII, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes and the
Internal Revenue Code. The plan provides retirement benefits as well as death and disability
benefits. All benefits vest after ten years of credited service. All fulltime police officers or
firefighters are eligible for membership immediately upon hire. Previously, members were not
eligible until October 1st following completion of 12 months of employment. Cost of living
adjustments (COLA) are provided annually each October 1, to reflect changes in CPI (subject to
maximum increases or decreases of 3% per year). Authority to establish and amend the benefit
provisions of the plan rests with the Village Council. Employees become eligible for normal
retirement benefits after attaining the age of 55, or the date on which the member attains age 52
and 25 credited years of service.
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Fire and Police Retirement System (Continued)
The normal retirement benefit consists of ten years certain and life thereafter, with other options
available, (subject to cost of living adjustments not to exceed 3% a year), of 2.75% of AME times
the years of credited services starting 10/1/18; for years prior to 10/1/18 the percentage is 2.5%;
with a maximum benefit of 75% of AME. For police officers the benefit accrual rate will increase
to 3.0% effective 10/1/22. The maximum benefit will increase to 80% effective 10/1/22. Members
are eligible for non-service connected disability, after ten years of credited service and a total and
permanent disability. For service connected disability, a total and permanent disability with no
service requirement, the disability benefit consists of a ten-year certain and life annuity that can
be provided by the single-sum value of the member’s accrued pension benefit, but is at least 42%
of AME for service connected disability and at least 25% of AME for non-service connected
disability. See the description of the General Employees’ Retirement System for the remainder of
the benefits, except that early retirement and termination benefits for vested members can be
received at age 50 and the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) as describe below.
The Plan contains a DROP whereupon the member could retire from the pension plan but continue
employment with the Village for an additional maximum period of up to five years. The retirement
benefit is immediately calculated and the monthly benefit is allocated to the DROP account. The
actual rate of investment return is credited to the account, but no less than 0.00% or more than
6.4%. Once a participant elects this option, he is no longer eligible for disability or pre-retirement
benefits. The Plan’s guidelines for the DROP are designed to adhere to IRS regulations. At
September 30, 2023, there was $852,332 in the DROP, this amount is included in both the Total
Pension Liability and the Plan Fiduciary Net Position. Additional information about the DROP
can be obtained from the ordinance.
Asset Allocation. The plan’s adopted asset allocation policy as of September 30, 2023, is as
follows:
Asset Class Target Allocation
Domestic equity 55%
International equity 10
Domestic bonds 25
Real estate 10
Total 100%
Rate of Return. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the annual money-weighted rate of return
on Pension Plan investments, net of pension plan investment expense, was 10.92 percent. The
money-weighted rate of return expresses investment performance, net of investment expense,
adjusted for the changing amounts actually invested.
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Fire and Police Retirement System (Continued)
Contributions. Firefighter members are required to contribute 7.00% of their basic compensation
to the plan. This will be increased to 7.5% effective 10/1/22, 8% effective 10/1/23 and 8.5%
effective 10/1/24. Police Officer members are required to contribute 7.00% of their basic
compensation to the plan. This will be increased to 8.5% effective 10/1/22 and 10% effective
10/1/23. Members enrolled in the DROP shall contribute 4% of earnings (3% allocated to the
DROP account and 1% remaining in Plan assets). The Village is required to contribute the
remaining amount to fund the plan using the Entry Age Actuarial Cost Method. Contribution
requirements of plan members and the Village are established and may be amended by the Village
Council.
The Florida Constitution requires local governments to make the actuarially determined
contribution. The Florida Division of Retirement reviews and approves each local government’s
actuarial report prior to its being approved for use for funding purposes. Additionally, the State
collects locally authorized insurance premium surcharges which can only be distributed after the
State has ascertained that the local government has met its actuarial funding requirement for the
then most recently completed fiscal year. Contributions to the Plan from the State of Florida totaled
$414,511 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
All Retirement Plans
Net Pension Liability. The components of net pension liability of the Village on September 30,
2023, were as follows:
General
Employees
Fire and
Police
Total pension liability $ 19,788,459 $ 41,759,990
Plan fiduciary net position (17,552,516) (33,992,802)
Village's net pension liability(asset) $ 2,235,943 $ 7,767,188
Plan fiduciary net position as a
percentage of total pension liability 88.70% 81.40%
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
All Retirement Plans (Continued)
Actuarial Assumptions. The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of
October 1, 2022 updated to September 30, 2023 using the following actuarial assumptions applied
to the September 30, 2023 measurement period.
General Employees Fire and Police
Inflation 2.40% 2.50%
Salary increases Service based Service based
Investment rate of return 6.25% 7.45%
Mortality
The same version of
Pub-2010 Headcount
weighted tables as used
the FRS in their 7/1/21
Actuarial Valuation
PubS.H-2010 for
Employees, set forward
one year
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a
building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return
(expected returns, net of pension plan investment expenses and inflation) are developed for each
major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by
weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by
adding expected inflation. Best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset
class included the pension plan’s target asset allocation as of September 30, 2023, are summarized
in the following table:
Asset Class
Long-Term Expected Real Rate of
Return
General
Employees
Fire and
Police
Domestic equity 9.75% 7.50%
International equity 10.24% 8.50%
Domestic bonds 5.12% 2.50%
Real estate N/A 4.50%
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
All Retirement Plans (Continued)
Discount Rate. The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 6.25 percent for
the General Employees Retirement Fund and 7.45 percent for the Fire and Police Retirement Fund.
The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rates assumed that plan member
contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that sponsor contributions will be
made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the
member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plans’ fiduciary net position was projected
to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore,
the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of
projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate. The following presents
the net pension liabilities of the Village, calculated using the discount rates above, as well as what
the Village’s net pension liabilities would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is one
percentage-point lower or one percentage-point higher than the current rate.
General Employees' Retirement System
Current
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
5.25% 6.25% 7.25%
Village's net pension liability $ 4,658,569 $ 2,235,943 $ 211,808
Fire and Police Retirement System
Current
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
6.45% 7.45% 8.45%
Village's net pension liability $ 13,677,591 $ 7,767,188 $ 2,901,520
All Retirement Plans
The Village’s total pension liability, plan fiduciary net position, net pension liability, pension
related deferred outflows and inflows, and pension expense for the fiscal year ended September
30, 2023, are reported using a measurement date of September 30, 2022. The above information
on the plan required by GASB 67 are reported using a measurement date of September 30, 2023.
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
All Retirement Plans (Continued)
Actuarial Assumptions. The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of
October 1, 2021 updated to September 30, 2022 using the following actuarial assumptions applied
to the September 30, 2022, measurement period.
General Employees Fire and Police
Inflation 2.40% 2.50%
Salary increases Service based Service based
Investment rate of return 6.25% 7.45%
Mortality
The same version of
Pub-2010 Headcount
weighted tables as used
the FRS in their 7/1/20
Actuarial Valuation
PubS.H-2010 for
Employees, set forward
one year
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a
building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return
(expected returns, net of pension plan investment expenses and inflation) are developed for each
major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by
weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by
adding expected inflation. Best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset
class included the pension plan’s target asset allocation as of September 30, 2022, are summarized
in the following table:
Asset Class
Target
Allocation
Long-Term Expected Real
Rate of Return
General
Employees
Fire and
Police
General
Employees
Fire and
Police
Domestic equity 42% 55% 9.44% 7.50%
International equity 18 10 10.07% 8.50%
Domestic bonds 40 25 4.20% 2.50%
Real estate N/A 10 N/A 4.50%
Total 100% 100%
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
All Retirement Plans (Continued)
Discount Rate. The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 6.25 percent for
the General Employees Retirement Fund and 7.45 percent for the Fire and Police Retirement Fund.
The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rates assumed that plan member
contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that sponsor contributions will be
made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the
member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plans’ fiduciary net position was projected
to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore,
the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all periods of
projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
General Employees' Retirement System
Changes in Net Pension Liability
Using a measurement date of September 30, 2022, the components of the net pension liability
reported by the Village at September 30, 2023, were as follows:
Total Fiduciary Net
Pension Net Pension
Description
Liability
(a)
Position
(b)
Liability(asset
)
(a)-(b)
Balances at September 30, 2021 $ 18,787,481 $ 20,540,857 $ (1,753,376)
Changes due to:
Service cost 164,218 164,218
Interest 1,157,772 1,157,772
Difference between expected
and actual experience (62,808) (62,808)
Changes of Assumptions
Employer contributions 165,928 (165,928)
Employee contributions 68,012 (68,012)
Benefit payments and refunds (854,693) (854,693)
Net investment income (3,586,330) 3,586,330
Administrative expenses (66,486) 66,486
Total changes 404,489 (4,273,569) 4,678,058
Balances at September 30, 2022 $ 19,191,970 $ 16,267,288 $ 2,924,682
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
General Employees' Retirement System (Continued)
Plan fiduciary net position as a
percentage of total pension liability 84,76%
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
Current
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
5.25% 6.25% 7.25%
Village's net pension liability $ 5,317,868 $ 2,924,682 $ 931,847
Pension expense and deferred outflows and inflows of resources
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Village recognized pension expense of
$456,229. In addition, the Village reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to the Plan from the following sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
Description of Resources of Resources
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on plan investments $ 2,643,179 $
Differences between expected and actual
experience 14,494
Assumption changes
Village plan contributions subsequent
to the measurement date 178,999
Total $ 2,822,178 $ 14,494
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
General Employees' Retirement System (Continued)
Pension expense and deferred outflows and inflows of resources (Continued)
The deferred outflows of resources totaling $178,999 resulting from Village contributions to the
plan subsequent to the measurement date, will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension
liability in the subsequent fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources
and deferred inflows of resources related to the plan will be recognized in pension expense as
follows:
Year ended September 30: Amount
2023 $ 569,484
2024 507,950
2025 581,518
2026 969,733
2027
Thereafter
$ 2,628,685
Fire and Police Retirement System
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
Current
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
6.45% 7.45% 8.45%
Village's net pension liability $ 13,368,236 $ 7,950,627 $ 3,495,254
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Fire and Police Retirement System (Continued)
Changes in Net Pension Liability
Using a measurement date of September 30, 2022, the components of the net pension liability
reported by the Village at September 30, 2023, were as follows:
Total Fiduciary Net
Pension Net Pension
Description
Liability
(a)
Position
(b)
Liability(asset)
(a)-(b)
Balances at September 30, 2021 $ 34,104,753 $ 34,479,354 $ (374,601)
Changes due to:
Service cost 1,186,982 1,186,982
Interest 2,639,997 2,639,997
Differences between expected
and actual experience 617,530 617,530
Change of benefit terms 419,712 419,712
Change of assumptions
Employer contributions 662,686 (662,686)
Employer contributions-state 414,511 (414,511)
Employee contributions 416,272 (416,272)
Employee contributions buy back 3,498 3,498
Benefit payments and refunds (946,116) (946,116)
Net investment income (4,870,319) 4,870,319
Administrative expenses (84,157) 84,157
Total changes 3,921,603 (4,403,625) 8,325,228
Balances at September 30, 2022 $ 38,026,356 $ 30,075,729 $ 7,950,627
Plan fiduciary net position as a
percentage of total pension liability 79.09%
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Fire and Police Retirement System (Continued)
Pension expense and deferred outflows and inflows of resources
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Village recognized pension expense of
$361,193. In addition, the Village reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows
of resources related to the Plan from the following sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
Description of Resources of Resources
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on plan investments $ 4,489,385 $
Differences between expected and actual
experience 629,424 1,523,066
Change of assumptions 549,536 885,362
Village plan contributions subsequent
to the measurement date 1,383,039
Total $ 7,051,384 $ 2,408,428
The deferred outflows of resources totaling $1,383,039 resulting from Village contributions to the
plan subsequent to the measurement date, will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension
liability in the subsequent fiscal year. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources
and deferred inflows of resources related to the plan will be recognized in pension expense as
follows:
Year ended September 30: Amount
2023 $ 889,934
2024 654,683
2025 627,676
2026 1,263,671
2027 (236,006)
Thereafter 59,959
$ 3,259,917
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 9 – EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
All Retirement Plans
Summarized information
The Village’s total pension liability, plan fiduciary net position, net pension liability, pension
related deferred outflows and inflows, and pension expense for the fiscal year ended September
30, 2023, using a measurement date of September 30, 2022, are as follows:
General
Employees
Fire and
Police Total
Total pension liability $ 19,191,970 $ 38,026,356 $ 57,218,326
Plan fiduciary net position 16,267,288 30,075,729 46,343,017
Net pension liability(asset) 2,924,682 7,950,627 10,875,309
Deferred outflows of resources 2,822,178 7,051,384 9,873,562
Deferred inflows of resources 14,494 2,408,428 2,422,922
Pension expense 456,299 2,449,544 2,905,843
Accounts Payable - - -
NOTE 10 – ON-BEHALF PAYMENTS
The state makes a contribution to the Fire and Police Officers’ Retirement System from the
firefighters’ and police officers’ Insurance Premium Tax. For the fiscal year ended September 30,
2023, $472,893 was recorded as revenues and expenditures in the On-Behalf Pension Contribution
Special Revenue Fund relating to on-behalf payments received from the state.
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 11 – PENSION PLAN FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires that financial statements for individual
pension plans be presented in the notes to the financial statements of the primary government if
separate GAAP financial reports have not been issued. The General Employees’ pension fund
does not have a separate GAAP report issued, and the financial information as of September 30,
2023, is presented below.
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
General
Employees’
Pension
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 261,549
Investments:
Domestic equity securities 2,358,265
International equity securities 1,505,794
U.S. Government and agencies 1,613,110
Municipal bonds 842,113
Domestic corporate bonds 1,799,504
International corporate bonds 188,779
Domestic equity income ETF 2,769,791
International equity ETF 715,804
Fixed income mutual funds 2,088,523
Domestic equity mutual funds 2,198,944
International equity mutual funds 1,140,774
Accrued dividends and interest 57,349
Accounts receivable 30,504
Prepaids 3,537
Total assets 17,574,340
Liabilities
Accounts payable 21,824
Total liabilities 21,824
Net position
Held in trust for pension benefits and
other purposes
$ 17,552,516
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September 30, 2023
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NOTE 11 – PENSION PLAN FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
General
Employees’
Pension
Additions
Contributions
Employer $ 178,999
Plan members 72,071
Total contributions 251,070
Investment earnings
Dividends and interest 396,831
Change in the fair value
of investments 1,748,528
Less investment expense 94,145
Total investment earnings 2,051,214
Total additions 2,302,284
Deductions
Administration 61,276
Refund of member contributions
Benefits 955,780
Total deductions 1,017,056
Change in net position 1,285,228
Net position - beginning 16,267,288
Net position - ending $ 17,552,516
NOTE 12 – DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
Effective October 1, 2006, all employees of the Village may participate in one of four Money
Purchase Plans that are qualified Defined Contribution Plans adopted under the provisions of
Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). The four pension plans include Village Manger, Directors,
General Employees, and Municipal Employees. The defined contribution plans are administered
by International City/County Management Association and Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC).
The ICMA-RC is a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Delaware. Contribution requirements of employees’ and the Village are established and may be
amended by the Village Council.
The vesting period for each defined contribution plan is five years, with a vesting of zero percent
in the first year, and a vesting of twenty-five percent for each year thereafter. While the plans will
not provide for retroactive funding, the vesting period shall run from each employee’s original
date of hire. If an employee terminates before becoming fully vested, forfeited amounts will be
used to reduce future Village contributions. No loans are permitted by the plan.
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NOTE 12 – DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN (Continued)
The normal retirement age for the plan shall be age sixty. There is no waiting period for
participation in the plan. The minimum age for participation is eighteen. The Village contributes
15% of participant earnings for the plan year. Earnings include regular and bonus compensation,
but do not include overtime or commissions. Employee contributions are voluntary, pre-tax
contributions that are not matched by the Village. Employees may contribute 3%, 5%, 10%, or
15% of earnings to the plan. Contributions are remitted to the trusts every payroll period.
The Village’s activities do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the fiduciary funds of a government.
Plan detail for participating employees at September 30, 2023, is listed below:
Village
Manager
Directors
General
Employees
Municipal
Employees
Employee contributions $ 5,832 $ 74,621 $ 115,868 $ 69,779
Village pension expense 17,495 142,910 297,691 221,529
Forfeitures - - 22,368 3,630
Payable as of fiscal year end - - - -
NOTE 13 – DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ASSETS
Employees of the Village may participate in a deferred compensation plan adopted under the
provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 457 (Deferred Compensation Plans with Respect to
Service for State and Local Governments).
The deferred compensation plan is available to all employees of the Village. Under the plan,
employees may elect to defer a portion of their salaries and avoid paying taxes on the deferred portion
until the withdrawal date. The deferred compensation amount is not available for withdrawal by
employees until termination, retirement, death, or unforeseeable emergency. A third party
administers the deferred compensation plan.
The Village’s activities do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the fiduciary funds of a
government.
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NOTE 14 – OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
General Information about the OPEB Plan
Effective October 1, 2016, the Village implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Statement 75 (GASB 75), Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other
Than Pensions. Retirees of the Village pay an amount equal to the actual premium for health
insurance charged by the carrier. The premium charged includes an implied subsidy, as the amount
charged for all participants (active employee or retiree) is the same, regardless of age. Under
GASB 75, an implied subsidy is considered other post-employment benefits (OPEB).
The following describes the Village’s OPEB Provisions:
Plan Description
The Village provides a single employer defined benefit health care plan to all of its employees and
the plan is administered by the Village. The plan has no assets and does not issue a separate
financial report.
Benefits Provided
The plan allows its employees and their beneficiaries, to continue to obtain health and dental
benefits upon retirement. The normal retirement age for police and firefighters is 55 or 52,
depending on the option selected by the employee and the normal retirement age for all other
Village employees is either age 60 or 65, depending on the option selected by the employee. The
benefits of the plan are in accordance with Florida Statutes, which are the legal authority for the
plan. The plan has no assets and does not issue a separate financial report.
Employees Covered by Benefit Terms
At September 30, 2022, the date of the last actuarial valuation, the following employees were
covered by benefit terms:
Participants
Active employees 123
Inactive employees currently receiving benefits 3
Inactive employees entitled to but not receiving benefits -
Total 126
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NOTE 14 – OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
Contribution Requirements: The Village does not make direct contributions to the plan on behalf
of retirees. Retirees and their beneficiaries pay the same group health rates as active employees.
However, the Village’s actuaries, in their actuarial valuation, calculate an offset to the cost of these
benefits as an employer contribution, based upon an implicit rate subsidy. This offset equals the
total annual age-adjusted costs paid by the Village, or its active employees, for coverage of the
retirees and their dependents net of the retiree’s own payments for the year.
Total OPEB Liability
The Village’s total OPEB liability of $632,729 was measured as of September 30, 2023 and was
determined by the actuarial valuation as September 30, 2022.
Actuarial Assumptions and Methods
The total OPEB liability was determined using the following actuarial assumptions and other
methods:
Valuation Date: September 30, 2022
Measurement Date: September 30, 2023
Discount Rate: 4.63% per annum
Source Fidelity 20-Year Municipal GO AA Index
Salary Increase Rate: Service based between 2.4% to 8% per annum
Health Care Trend Rate: An initial rate of 5.75% decreasing to an ultimate
rate of 3.99%.
Inflation Rate: 2.25%
Marriage Rate/Participation: The assumed number of eligible dependents is
based on the current portions of single and family
contracts in the census provided. The spousal
participation assumed at retirement is 75%.
Actuarial Cost Method: Entry Age Normal based on level percentage of
projected salary.
Amortization Method: Experience/Assumptions gains and losses are
amortized over the closed period of 9 years starting
on October 1, 2017, equal to the average remaining
service of active and inactive plan members (who
have no future service).
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NOTE 14 – OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
Actuarial Assumptions and Methods (Continued)
Plan Participation Percentage: The participation percentage is the assumed rate of
future eligible retirees who elect to continue health
coverage at retirement. It is assumed that 20% of
employees elect coverage. This assumes that a
one-time irrevocable election to participate is
made at retirement.
Mortality Rates: The PUB‐2010 Generational tables used are
projected by Scale MP‐2018. Adjustments to the
referenced table are based on the results of a
statewide experience study from 2013-2018.
Discount Rate
The Village does not have a dedicated Trust to pay retiree healthcare benefits. Per GASB 75, the
discount rate is a yield or index rate for 20-year, tax-exempt municipal bonds. As a result, the
calculation used a rate of 4.63%.
Changes in the Total OPEB Liability
Total OPEB
Liability
Balance at September 30, 2022 $ 602,349
Changes for the Year:
Service Cost 44,764
Interest Cost 27,792
Difference between expected and actual
experience
Changes of Assumptions and Other Inputs (11,200)
Benefit Payments (30,976)
Net Change in Total OPEB Liability 30,380
Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 632,729
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NOTE 14 – OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
Changes in Assumptions
The discount rate was 4.40% at 10/1/22 and 4.63% at 9/30/23.
Sensitivity of the Total OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the total OPEB liability of the Village, as well as what the Village’s total
OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower
or 1-percentage-point higher then the current discount rate:
1.0% Decrease Discount Rate 1.0% Increase
(3.63%) (4.63%) (5.63%)
Total OPEB Liability $ 683,153 $ 632,729 $ 586,712
Sensitivity of the Total OPEB Liability to Changes in the Healthcare Trend Rates
The following presents the total OPEB liability of the Village, as well as what the Village’s total
OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trends that are 1-percentage-
point lower or 1-percentage-point higher (then the current healthcare cost trend rates:
Healthcare cost
1.0% Decrease Trend Rates 1.0% Increase
Total OPEB Liability $ 565,139 $ 632,729 $ 712,133
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB
For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Village recognized OPEB revenue of $318,850. At
September 30, 2023, the Village reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to OPEB from the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows
Deferred
Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Changes of Assumptions/Inputs $ 38,837 $ 888,633
Differences Between Expected and Actual Experience 417,764
Total $ 38,387 $ 1,306,397
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NOTE 14 – OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB (Continued)
Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources will be
recognized in OPEB expense as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending:
September 30, 2024 $ (391,406)
September 30, 2025 (391,406)
September 30, 2026 (137,420)
September 30, 2027 (147,171)
September 30, 2028 (125,337)
Thereafter (74,820)
$ (1,267,560)
NOTE 15 – JOINTLY GOVERNED ORGANIZATION
The Village, through an interlocal agreement with certain other municipalities and Palm Beach
County, created the Seacoast Utility Authority (“Seacoast”) which provides water and sewer
service to the citizens of each of the participating municipalities and a portion of Palm Beach
County. Seacoast’s governing board consists of one member from each participating entity.
Seacoast is an Independent Authority organized under the laws of the State of Florida, and the
Village has no participating equity ownership in Seacoast. The Village paid $243,574 to Seacoast
during the fiscal year for water and sewer service.
NOTE 16 –INTERFUND ACTIVITY
Due from/to other funds
The due to General Fund of $84,357 from the Nonmajor Governmental Fund are cash flow
purposes due to grant receivables that are in unavailable revenue which also caused the negative
$84,357 unassigned fund balance in the Nonmajor Governmental Funds.
Advances to/from other funds
The advance from the General Fund to the Country Club Fund was to provide $1,700,000 for the
renovation of the Golf Course. The Country Club Fund will start paying back the advance
$1,700,000 in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, which is after the Bank of America loan
is paid off.
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NOTE 16 –INTERFUND ACTIVITY (Continued)
Transfers
Interfund transfers during the year ended September 30, 2023, are as follows:
The $679,800 from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund were to fund capital projects
according to the original budget and subsequent budget amendments. The $482,550 from the
General Fund to the Country Club Enterprise Fund were to help fund the operations of the Tennis
and Pool activities. The $6,591,584 from the Nonmajor Governmental Fund was to the Special
Capital Projects Fund was to fund capital projects. The $800,000 from the Special Capital Projects
Fund to the Country Club Fund were for capital projects.
NOTE 17 – CONTRACTS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contract Commitments
On September 17, 2014, the Village entered into an agreement with the City of Palm Beach
Gardens whereby the City of Palm Beach Gardens will provide the Village public safety dispatch
services. The term of the agreement was for two years beginning on October 1, 2014, and
extending through September 30, 2016. In 2016 the agreement was renewed for an additional five
years extending through September 30, 2021. On August 11, 2021 a new five year agreement was
approved expiring September 30, 2026. The fee for each year under the contract will be based
upon the budget of the North County Dispatch (NCDC) center prorated to each contracting
municipality based on that municipalities cost share. If at the end any contract year a budget
shortfall exists, each contracting municipality shall pay its share of the shortfall. Conversely, if at
the end of any contract year a budget surplus exists, such surplus shall represent a committed fund
balance to be utilized specifically for NCDC budgetary purposes. The Village’s estimated cost for
fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 is $526,250. On August 11, 2021, a second interlocal
agreement was signed for five years expiring on September 30, 2026.
Contingencies
The Village is involved in various litigations and claims arising in the course of operations. It is
the opinion of legal counsel that the likelihood of unfavorable outcome and the amounts of
potential losses cannot be reasonably determined for all claims at this time.
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NOTE 18 – NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements
The Village implemented the following Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Statements during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023:
• GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability
Payment Arrangements. This Statement will improve financial reporting by establishing
the definitions of public-private and public-public partnership arrangements (PPPs) and
availability payment arrangements (APAs) and providing uniform guidance on accounting
and financial reporting for transactions that meet those definitions. This Village did not
have any transactions that met the requirements in the current year.
• GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. This
Statement provides guidance on the accounting and financial reporting for subscription-
based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) for government end users
(governments). This Village did not have any contracts that met the requirements in the
current year.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Below is a brief description and effective date of new accounting standards that could have a
significant impact on the Village.
• In June 2022, the GASB issued Statement No. 100, Accounting Changes and Error
Corrections. The requirements of this Statement will improve the clarity of the accounting
and financial reporting requirements for accounting changes and error corrections, which
will result in greater consistency in application in practice. In turn, more understandable,
reliable, relevant, consistent, and comparable information will be provided to financial
statement users for making decisions or assessing accountability. In addition, the display
and note disclosure requirements will result in more consistent, decision useful,
understandable, and comprehensive information for users about accounting changes and
error corrections. The requirements of this Statement are effective for accounting changes
and error corrections made in fiscal years ending September 30, 2024, and all reporting
periods thereafter.
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Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
September 30, 2023
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NOTE 18 – NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
• In June 2022, the GASB issued Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences. The unified
recognition and measurement model in this Statement will result in a liability for
compensated absences that more appropriately reflects when a government incurs an
obligation. In addition, the model can be applied consistently to any type of compensated
absence and will eliminate potential comparability issues between governments that offer
different types of leave. The model also will result in a more robust estimate of the amount
of compensated absences that a government will pay or settle, which will enhance the
relevance and reliability of information about the liability for compensated absences. The
requirements of this Statement are effective for fiscal years ending September 30, 2025,
and all reporting periods thereafter.
• In December 2023, the GASB issued Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. The
requirements of this Statement will improve financial reporting by providing users of
financial statements with essential information that currently is not often provided. The
disclosures will provide users with timely information regarding certain concentrations or
constraints and related events that have occurred or have begun to occur that make a
government vulnerable to a substantial impact. As a result, users will have better
information with which to understand and anticipate certain risks to a government’s
financial condition. The requirements of this Statement are effective for fiscal years ending
September 30, 2025, and all reporting periods thereafter.
Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of these statements on the Village’s
financial statements.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION OTHER THAN MD&A
PENSION AND OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT TREND INFORMATION
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total OPEB liability
Service cost 274,702$ 113,906$ 119,601$ 72,316$ 77,845$
Interest cost 124,097 63,447 61,990 20,766 20,623
Change in benefit terms 655
Difference between expected
and actual experience (1,354,390) (102,114)
Changes of assumptions and other inputs (677,494)78,007 (960,663)14,544 (239,114)
Benefit payments (134,593)(56,645)(59,477)(28,872)(37,440)
Net change in total OPEB liability (1,767,678) 198,715 (837,894) 78,754 (280,200)
Total OPEB liability, beginning of year 3,210,652 1,442,974 1,641,689 803,795 882,549
Total OPEB liability, end of year 1,442,974$ 1,641,689$ 803,795$ 882,549$ 602,349$
Covered employee payroll 10,148,392$ 10,566,520$ 9,347,911$ 11,834,425$ 8,871,817$
Net OPEB liability as a percentage of
covered employee payroll 14.22%15.54%8.60%7.46%6.79%
Changes of Assumptions
Discount rate (3.36% at 10/1/17)4.15%3.58%2.41%2.19%4.40%
Coverage acceptance rate 40.00%40.00%25.00%25.00%20.00%
2023
Total OPEB liability
Service cost 44,764$
Interest cost 27,792
Change in benefit terms
Difference between expected
and actual experience
Changes of assumptions and other inputs (11,200)
Benefit payments (30,976)
Net change in total OPEB liability 30,380
Total OPEB liability, beginning of year 602,349
Total OPEB liability, end of year 632,729$
Covered employee payroll 13,609,837$
Net OPEB liability as a percentage of
covered employee payroll 4.65%
Changes of Assumptions
Discount rate 4..63%
Coverage acceptance rate 20.00%
There are no assets accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria of GASB codification P22.101
or P52.101 to pay related benefits for the OPEB plan.
NOTE: The Village implemented GASB Statement 75 in 2018; information is presented for those
years in which information is available.
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Required Supplemental Information
September 30, 2023
Schedule of Changes in Total OPEB Liability
Last Ten Fiscal Years
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Reporting Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Measurement Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total pension liability:
Service cost 374,926$ 317,676$ 357,344$ 275,504$ 250,072$
Interest 972,865 1,048,746 1,106,085 1,116,142 1,162,025
Differences between Expected and
Actual Experience (329,040) (129,381) (246,222) (307,977)
Assumption changes 928,295 23,053
Benefit payments, including
refunds of employee contributions (263,674) (293,890) (331,174) (454,571) (472,027)
Net change in total pension liability 1,084,117 743,492 1,931,169 713,906 632,093
Total pension liability - beginning 12,728,438 13,812,555 14,556,047 16,487,216 17,201,122
Total pension liability - ending (a)13,812,555$ 14,556,047$ 16,487,216$ 17,201,122$ 17,833,215$
Plan fiduciary net position
Contributions - employer 562,953$ 464,189$ 458,615$ 527,617$ 451,560$
Contributions - Employees 142,609 125,738 126,947 110,417 101,858
Net investment income 1,072,009 (96,116) 1,161,530 1,487,313 1,190,603
Benefit payments, including
refunds of employee contributions (263,674) (293,890) (331,174) (454,571) (472,027)
Administrative expenses (17,171) (20,655) (24,794) (22,361) (21,489)
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 1,496,726 179,266 1,391,124 1,648,415 1,250,505
Plan fiduciary net position - beginning 10,433,153 11,929,879 12,109,145 13,500,269 15,148,684
Plan fiduciary net position - ending (b)11,929,879$ 12,109,145$ 13,500,269$ 15,148,684$ 16,399,189$
Net pension liability(asset) (a) - (b)1,882,676$ 2,446,902$ 2,986,947$ 2,052,438$ 1,434,026$
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage
of the total pension liability 86.37%83.19%81.88%88.07%91.96%
Covered payroll 2,701,771$ 2,375,585$ 2,376,069$ 2,072,121$ 1,966,566$
Net pension liability as a percentage of
covered payroll 69.68%103.00%125.71%99.05%72.92%
Changes of Assumptions (By Measurement Year)
For the 2016 fiscal year the discount rate, investment rate of return, inflation rate, salary scale,
and the withdrawal and mortality rates changed.
For the 2017 fiscal year the mortality rate changed.
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios
Last Ten Fiscal Years
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Required Supplemental Information
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General Employees Retirement Fund
85
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
251,678$ 216,125$ 211,929$ 164,218$ 176,461$
1,201,578 1,211,026 1,232,553 1,157,772 1,180,659
(625,948) (343,736) (29,429) (62,808) 195,149
(283,447)
(567,472) (736,101) (784,490) (854,693) (955,780)
259,836 347,314 347,116 404,489 596,489
17,833,215 18,093,051 18,440,365 18,787,481 19,191,970
18,093,051$ 18,440,365$ 18,787,481$ 19,191,970$ 19,788,459$
358,152$ 232,738$ 197,770$ 165,928$ 178,999$
97,522 85,829 76,595 68,012 72,071
721,786 1,497,222 3,135,663 (3,586,330) 2,051,214
(567,472) (736,101) (784,490) (854,693) (955,780)
(38,690) (60,096) (74,760) (66,486) (61,276)
571,298 1,019,592 2,550,778 (4,273,569) 1,285,228
16,399,189 16,970,487 17,990,079 20,540,857 16,267,288
16,970,487$ 17,990,079$ 20,540,857$ 16,267,288$ 17,552,516$
1,122,564$ 450,286$ (1,753,376)$ 2,924,682$ 2,235,943$
93.80%97.56%109.33%84.76%88.70%
1,834,767$ 1,612,777$ 1,472,661$ 1,316,077$ 1,407,674$
61.18%27.92%-119.06%222.23%158.84%
For the 2021 fiscal year the morality tables, assumed rates of retirement, withdrawal rate, salary increases, and cost of living
adjustments were all updated and the investment return assumption was reduce from 6.75% to 6.25%.
For the 2022 fiscal year the investment rate of return changed from 6.75% to 6.25% and inflation changed from 2.5% to 2.4%.
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Reporting Year 2015 2016 2017 2017 2019
Measurement Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total pension liability:
Service cost 699,244$ 810,654$ 833,909$ 851,932$ 897,280$
Interest 1,419,425 1,555,518 1,738,069 1,779,947 1,922,314
Changes in excess state money 90,535 67,645 79,505 83,231 77,905
Changes of benefit terms 1,682
Differences between Expected and
Actual Experience 483,189 (31,422) (197,249) 187,041
Changes of assumptions 246,146 (1,223,780) 198,680 174,565
Contributions - Buy Back 65,446 7,609 7,902 4,746
Benefit payments, including
refunds of employee contributions (451,574) (611,678) (653,993) (680,673) (751,317)
Net change in total pension liability 2,003,776 2,372,456 749,897 2,043,770 2,512,534
Total pension liability - beginning 17,476,586 19,480,362 21,852,818 22,602,715 24,646,485
Total pension liability - ending (a)19,480,362$ 21,852,818$ 22,602,715$ 24,646,485$ 27,159,019$
Plan fiduciary net position
Contributions - employer 943,634$ 975,733$ 969,836$ 945,880$ 822,951$
Contributions - State 321,230 298,340 310,200 309,138 308,600
Contributions - Employees 87,010 151,450 190,989 211,474 224,469
Contributions - Buy Back 65,446 7,609 7,902 4,746
Net investment income 1,468,473 111,884 1,475,735 2,198,298 1,637,891
Benefit payments, including
refunds of employee contributions (451,574) (611,678) (653,993) (680,673) (751,317)
Administrative expenses (66,748) (76,457) (76,967) (76,293) (78,399)
Net change in plan fiduciary net position 2,302,025 914,718 2,223,409 2,915,726 2,168,941
Plan fiduciary net position - beginning 14,499,921 16,801,946 17,716,664 19,940,073 22,855,799
Plan fiduciary net position - ending (b)16,801,946$ 17,716,664$ 19,940,073$ 22,855,799$ 25,024,740$
Net pension liability(asset) (a) - (b)2,678,416$ 4,136,154$ 2,662,642$ 1,790,686$ 2,134,279$
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage
of the total pension liability 86.25%81.07%88.22%92.73%92.14%
Covered payroll 4,312,746$ 4,518,020$ 4,601,075$ 4,772,092$ 5,088,564$
Net pension liability as a percentage of
covered payroll 62.10%91.55%57.87%37.52%41.94%
Changes of Assumptions (By Measurement Year)
For the 2014 fiscal year the investment rate of return changed.
For the 2016 fiscal year the salary scale, normal retirement rates, the investment rate of return, discount rate,
withdrawal and mortality rates, and the actuarial cost method all changed.
For the 2017 fiscal year the mortality rates and the investment rate of return changed.
For the 2018 fiscal year the investment rate of return changed.
For the 2019 fiscal year the benefit accrual rated changed prospectively from 2.5% to 2.75%.
For the 2019 fiscal year the investment rate of return changed from 7.75% to 7.70%.
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability and Related Ratios
Last Ten Fiscal Years
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Fire and Police Retirement Fund
87
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
1,031,048$ 1,102,333$ 1,026,423$ 1,186,982$ 1,329,402$
2,236,125 2,423,113 2,574,829 2,639,997 2,887,764
(600,965)
1,660,762 617,530
(138,741) 319,251 (1,956,361) 419,712 701,705
205,896 (981,457) 464,035
6,698 3,498 3,498 3,498 2,422
(793,277) (799,809) (841,165) (946,116) (1,187,659)
3,607,546 2,066,929 1,271,259 3,921,603 3,733,634
27,159,019 30,766,565 32,833,494 34,104,753 38,026,356
30,766,565$ 32,833,494$ 34,104,753$ 38,026,356$ 41,759,990$
918,263$ 863,762$ 754,690$ 662,686$ 910,146$
328,826 339,482 350,777 414,511 472,893
239,271 329,454 383,070 416,272 533,218
6,698 3,498 3,498 3,498 2,422
787,045 1,228,865 5,607,643 (4,870,319) 3,289,833
(793,277) (799,809) (841,165) (946,116) (1,187,659)
(83,413) (85,101) (87,463) (84,157) (103,780)
1,403,413 1,880,151 6,171,050 (4,403,625) 3,917,073
25,024,740 26,428,153 28,308,304 34,479,354 30,075,729
26,428,153$ 28,308,304$ 34,479,354$ 30,075,729$ 33,992,802$
4,338,412$ 4,525,190$ (374,601)$ 7,950,627$ 7,767,188$
85.90%86.22%101.10%79.09%81.40%
5,451,987$ 5,134,942$ 5,169,073$ 5,627,173$ 6,344,818$
79.57%88.13%-7.25%141.29%122.42%
For the 2020 fiscal year the mortality rates changed.
For the 2021 fiscal year the investment return assumption was reduced from 7.7% to 7.45% along with changes to the salary increase rates,
normal retirement rates and the assumed rates of withdrawal.
For the 2022 fiscal year the maximum benefit changed from 75% to 80% of average monthly earnings, member contribution rates increased,
and the benefit accrual rate changed from 2.75% to 3.00% for police officers.
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Schedule of Contributions
Fiscal Year Actuarially Contribution Actual Contribution
Ending Determined Actual Deficiency Covered as a Percentage of
September 30 Contribution Contribution (Excess)Payroll Covered Payroll
General Employees Retirement Fund
2014 562,509$ 562,953$ (444)$ 2,701,771$ 20.84%
2015 464,189 464,189 2,375,585 19.54%
2016 449,552 458,615 (9,063) 2,376,069 19.30%
2017 519,821 527,617 (7,796) 2,072,121 25.46%
2018 449,477 451,560 (2,083) 1,966,566 22.96%
2019 355,507 358,152 (2,645) 1,834,767 19.52%
2020 231,604 232,738 (1,134) 1,612,777 14.43%
2021 194,733 197,770 (3,037) 1,472,661 13.43%
2022 162,168 165,928 (3,760) 1,316,077 12.61%
2023 173,176 178,999 (5,823) 1,407,674 12.72%
Fire and Police Retirement Fund
2014 1,173,930$ 1,174,329$ (399)$ 4,312,746$ 27.23%
2015 1,205,408 1,206,428 (1,020) 4,518,020 26.70%
2016 1,193,059 1,200,531 (7,472) 4,601,075 26.09%
2017 1,175,844 1,171,787 4,057 4,772,092 24.55%
2018 1,038,576 1,053,646 (15,070) 5,088,564 20.71%
2019 1,135,649 1,247,089 (111,440) 5,451,987 22.87%
2020 1,190,793 1,203,271 (12,478) 5,134,942 23.43%
2021 1,233,858 1,105,440 128,418 *5,169,073 21.39%
2022 1,074,227 1,077,197 (2,970) 5,627,173 19.14%
2023 1,317,009 1,383,039 (66,030) 6,334,818 21.83%
*Prior year excess contributions were used.
Schedule of Investment Returns
Fiscal Year
Ending General Fire and Police
September 30 Employees Employees
2014 10.50%10.00%
2015 -0.39%0.66%
2016 9.72%8.25%
2017 11.32%10.92%
2018 8.26%7.14%
2019 4.63%3.13%
2020 9.28%4.62%
2021 17.85%19.69%
2022 -17.51%-14.09%
2023 13.04%10.92%
Annual money weighted rate of return
net of investment expense
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Last Ten Fiscal Years
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Methods and assumptions used in calculations of determined contributions.
The actuarially determined contribution rates are calculated as of October 1, two years prior to the end of the fiscal year
in which contributions are reported.
General Employees Police and Fire
Retirement Fund Retirement Fund
Valuation Date October 1, 2021 October 1, 2021
Actuarial Cost Method Entry Age Normal Entry Age Normal
Amortization Method Level Dollar, closed Level Percentage of Compensation
Remaining Amortization Period 30 29
Asset Valuation Method Five year smoothed market Five year smoothed market
Inflation 2.40%2.50%
Salary increases Service based Service based
Between 2.4% and 5.9%Between 4% and 8%
Cost of living adjustments 2.15% for those retired before 2.50%
2/1/82 or who contribute
an extra 2%.
Investment Rate of Return 6.25%7.45%
Mortality 2010 Headcount wighted
tables as used by the FRS in
their 7/1/20 Actuarial
Valuation
PubS.H-2010 for Employees, set
forward one year
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GENERAL FUND
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Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes
in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
General Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Variance with
Final Budget
Budgeted Amounts Actual Positive
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
Revenues
Taxes 24,122,970$ 24,122,970$ 24,962,269$ 839,299$
Licenses and permits 1,625,500 1,625,500 1,707,690 82,190
Intergovernmental 1,730,142 1,730,142 2,066,901 336,759
Charges for services 1,896,575 1,896,575 2,090,941 194,366
Fines and forfeitures 125,950 125,950 244,487 118,537
Investment 35,530 435,530 1,040,548 605,018
Miscellaneous 11,600 11,600 354,359 342,759
Total revenues 29,548,267 29,948,267 32,467,195 2,518,928
Expenditures
Current
General government 3,806,195 3,849,043 3,674,104 174,939
Public safety 12,122,013 12,122,013 12,592,521 (470,508)
Public works 5,721,170 5,729,170 5,453,097 276,073
Community development and planning 1,688,166 1,804,546 1,462,865 341,681
Leisure services 2,893,594 3,360,917 3,852,206 (491,289)
Other government 240,682 240,682 240,682
Capital outlay 20,000 138,670 185,248 (46,578)
Debt service
Principal payments 1,422,411 1,422,411 1,422,411
Interest paid on debt 471,686 471,686 453,154 18,532
Total expenditures 28,385,917 29,139,138 29,095,606 43,532
Excess of revenues over
expenditures 1,162,350 809,129 3,371,589 2,562,460
Other financing sources (uses)
Appropriated fund balance 353,221 (353,221)
Insurance recoveries 59,754 59,754
Transfer out (1,162,350) (1,162,350) (1,162,350)
Total other financing uses (1,162,350) (809,129) (1,102,596) (293,467)
Net change in fund balances $ $ 2,268,993 2,268,993$
Fund Balances
Beginning of year 16,043,376
End of year 18,312,369$
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Notes to the Budgetary
Required Supplementary Information (RSI)
General Fund
Note 1 - Basis of Accounting
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) serve as the budgetary basis of accounting.
Note 2 - Legal Level of Control
The legal level of budgetary control is at the fund level.
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Schedule of Departmental Expenditures - Budget and Actual
General Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Variance with
Final Budget
Original Final Positive Percent
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)Variance
Village Council
Personnel services 50,441$ 50,441$ 51,433$ (992)$ -1.97
Operating expenses 107,250 112,600 102,450 10,150 9.01
Total Village Council 157,691 163,041 153,883 9,158 5.62
Village Manager
Personnel services 591,477 591,477 427,555 163,922 27.71
Operating expenses 81,450 118,948 124,557 (5,609) -4.72
Total Village Manager 672,927 710,425 552,112 158,313 22.28
Village Finance
Personnel services 702,727 702,727 721,896 (19,169) -2.73
Operating expenses 56,400 56,400 78,544 (22,144) -39.26
Total Village Finance 759,127 759,127 800,440 (41,313) -5.44
Village Attorney
Operating expenses 185,000 185,000 199,585 (14,585) -7.88
Village Clerk
Personnel services 241,514 241,514 243,904 (2,390) -0.99
Operating expenses 73,332 73,332 20,937 52,395 71.45
Total Village Clerk 314,846 314,846 264,841 50,005 15.88
Information Technology
Personnel services 482,209 482,209 479,120 3,089 0.64
Operating expenses 102,700 102,700 122,438 (19,738) -19.22
Total Information Technology 584,909 584,909 601,558 (16,649) -2.85
Human Resources
Personnel services 377,235 377,235 306,573 70,662 18.73
Operating expenses 177,900 177,900 192,451 (14,551) -8.18
Total Human Resources 555,135 555,135 499,024 56,111 10.11
Police
Personnel services 6,486,424 6,486,424 7,011,344 (524,920) -8.09
Operating expenses 1,317,623 1,317,623 1,161,571 156,052 11.84
Total Police 7,804,047 7,804,047 8,172,915 (368,868) -4.73
Fire Rescue
Personnel services 3,800,496 3,800,496 3,905,531 (105,035) -2.76
Operating expenses 394,480 394,480 387,596 6,884 1.75
Total Fire Rescue 4,194,976 4,194,976 4,293,127 (98,151) -2.34
(Continued)
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Schedule of Departmental Expenditures - Budget and Actual
General Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Variance with
Final Budget
Original Final Positive Percent
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)Variance
(Continued)
Public Works Administration
Personnel services 575,864$ 575,864$ 580,270$ (4,406)$ -0.77
Operating expenses 96,100 96,100 99,807 (3,707) -3.86
Total Public Works 671,964 671,964 680,077 (8,113) -1.21
Sanitation
Personnel services 1,340,063 1,340,063 1,509,446 (169,383) -12.64
Operating expenses 411,500 411,500 413,715 (2,215) -0.54
Total Sanitation 1,751,563 1,751,563 1,923,161 (171,598) -9.80
Facility Services
Personnel services 304,409 304,409 347,888 (43,479) -14.28
Operating expenses 614,700 614,700 447,813 166,887 27.15
Total Facility Services 919,109 919,109 795,701 123,408 13.43
Street Maintenance
Personnel services 305,850 305,850 291,872 13,978 4.57
Operating expenses 1,411,000 1,419,000 1,161,309 257,691 18.16
Total Street Maintenance 1,716,850 1,724,850 1,453,181 271,669 15.75
Vehicle Maintenance
Personnel services 271,834 271,834 282,015 (10,181) -3.75
Operating expenses 389,850 389,850 303,962 85,888 22.03
Total Vehicle Maintenance 661,684 661,684 585,977 75,707 11.44
Planning and Engineering
Personnel services 329,273 329,273 157,955 171,318 52.03
Operating expenses 149,400 235,990 143,238 92,752 39.30
Total Planning and Engineering 478,673 565,263 301,193 264,070 46.72
Building
Personnel services 659,677 659,677 680,044 (20,367) -3.09
Operating expenses 239,750 269,540 258,425 11,115 4.12
Total Building 899,427 929,217 938,469 (9,252) -1.00
Code Enforcement
Personnel services 285,791 285,791 195,192 90,599 31.70
Operating expenses 31,775 31,775 30,011 1,764 5.55
Total Code Enforcement 317,566 317,566 225,203 92,363 29.08
Recreation
Personnel services 694,481 694,481 714,707 (20,226) -2.91
Operating expenses 1,027,035 1,427,035 1,854,203 (427,168) -29.93
Total Leisure Services-Recreation 1,721,516 2,121,516 2,568,910 (447,394) -21.09
(Continued)
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Schedule of Departmental Expenditures - Budget and Actual
General Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Variance with
Final Budget
Original Final Positive Percent
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)Variance
(Continued)
Library
Personnel services 781,578$ 781,578$ 802,468$ (20,890)$ -2.67
Operating expenses 273,625 340,948 350,782 (9,834) -2.88
Total Library 1,055,203 1,122,526 1,153,250 (30,724) -2.74
Special Events
Operating expenses 116,875 116,875 130,046 (13,171) -11.27
Total Special Events 116,875 116,875 130,046 (13,171) -11.27
Debt Service 1,894,097 1,894,097 1,875,565 18,532 0.98
Reserves and contingencies
Operating expenses 15,000 (15,000)
Contingencies 240,682 240,682 240,682 100.00
240,682 240,682 15,000 225,682 93.77
Non-Departmental
Operating expenses 692,050 692,050 727,140 (35,090) -5.07
692,050 692,050 727,140 (35,090) -5.07
Capital Outlay
Police 20,000 28,336 16,131 12,205
Facility Services 8,253 (8,253)
Vehicle Maintenance 18,130 18,130
Street Maintenance 71,269 66,269 5,000
Leisure Services-Recreation 20,935 76,465 (55,530)
Total Capital Outlay 20,000 138,670 185,248 (46,578) -33.59
Total expenditures 28,385,917$ 29,139,138$ 29,095,606$ 43,532$ 0.15%
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COMBINING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds
Public Safety Fund
Northlake Boulevard Fund
Recreation Fund
ARPA Grant Fund
On-Behalf Pension Contributions
Capital Projects Fund
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Combining Balance Sheet
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Special Revenue Funds
Public Northlake On-Behalf Capital Total Nonmajor
Safety Boulevard Pension Projects Governmental
Fund Fund Recreation Contributions Fund Funds
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 757$ 1,987$ $ $ 2,514,314$ 2,517,058$
Due from other governments 300,000 67,198 367,198
Total assets 757$ 1,987$ 300,000$ 67,198$ 2,514,314$ 2,884,256$
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ $ $ 67,198$ 45,956$ 113,154$
Due to other funds 84,357 84,357
Total liabilities 84,357 67,198 45,956 197,511
Deferred inflows of resources
Unavailable revenue 300,000 300,000
Fund balances
Assigned 757 1,987 2,468,358 2,471,102
Unassigned (84,357)(84,357)
Total fund balances 757 1,987 (84,357) 2,468,358 2,386,745
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances 757$ 1,987$ 300,000$ 67,198$ 2,514,314$ 2,884,256$
September 30, 2023
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THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Special Revenue Funds
Public Northlake ARPA On-Behalf Capital Total Nonmajor
Safety Boulevard Grant Pension Projects Governmental
Fund Fund Recreation Fund Contributions Fund Funds
Revenues
Intergovernmental 3,703$ $ $ $ 472,893$ $ 476,596$
Total revenues 3,703 472,893 476,596
Expenditures
Current
Public safety 472,893 472,893
Capital outlay 405,914 792,573 1,198,487
Total expenditures 405,914 472,893 792,573 1,671,380
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
(under) expenditures 3,703 (405,914) (792,573) (1,194,784)
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in 679,800 679,800
Transfers out (6,591,584) (6,591,584)
Total other financing sources (uses) (6,591,584) 679,800 (5,911,784)
Net changes in fund balances 3,703 (405,914) (112,773) (514,984)
Fund balances - Beginning of year (2,946) 1,987 321,557 6,591,584 2,581,131 9,493,313
Fund balances - End of year 757$ 1,987$ (84,357)$ $ $ 2,468,358$ 2,386,745$
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FIDUCIARY FUNDS
Pension Trust Funds
General Employees Pension Trust Fund
Fire and Police Officers Pension Trust Fund
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Combining Statement of Net Position - Pension Trust Funds
Fire and Total
General Police Employee
Employees Officers Retirement
Pension Pension Funds
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 261,549$ 469,643$ 731,192$
Investments:
Domestic common equity securities 2,358,265 8,141,982 10,500,247
International common equity securities 1,505,794 1,692,838 3,198,632
U.S. Government and agencies 1,613,110 5,575,424 7,188,534
Municipal bonds 842,113 353,805 1,195,918
Domestic corporate bonds 1,799,504 2,311,091 4,110,595
International corporate bonds 188,779 137,009 325,788
Domestic equity exchange traded funds 2,769,791 2,769,791
International equity exchange traded funds 715,804 31,499 747,303
Fixed income mutual funds 2,088,523 2,088,523
Domestic equity mutual funds 2,198,944 9,827,574 12,026,518
International equity mutual funds 1,140,774 1,698,917 2,839,691
Real estate investment fund 3,285,078 3,285,078
Money market mutual funds 372,403 372,403
Accrued interest and dividends 57,349 46,900 104,249
Accounts receivable 67,198 67,198
Accounts receivable, broker-dealers 30,504 30,504
Prepaids 3,537 1,985 5,522
Total assets 17,574,340 34,013,346 51,587,686
Liabilities
Accounts payable 21,824 20,544 42,368
Total liabilities 21,824 20,544 42,368
Net Position restricted for pensions 17,552,516$ 33,992,802$ 51,545,318$
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Fire and Total
General Police Employee
Employees Officers Retirement
Pension Pension Funds
Additions
Contributions
Employer 178,999$ 910,146$ 1,089,145$
Plan members 72,071 514,284 586,355
DROP contributions 21,356 21,356
State on-behalf payments 472,893 472,893
Total contributions 251,070 1,918,679 2,169,749
Investment earnings
Dividends and interest 396,831 713,854 1,110,685
Change in fair value of investments 1,748,528 2,720,679 4,469,207
Total investment earnings 2,145,359 3,434,533 5,579,892
Less: investment expenses 94,145 144,700 238,845
Total investment earnings 2,051,214 3,289,833 5,341,047
Total additions 2,302,284 5,208,512 7,510,796
Deductions
Administration 61,276 103,780 165,056
Refund of member contributions 7,513 7,513
Lump sum DROP distributions 187,531 187,531
Benefits 955,780 992,615 1,948,395
Total deductions 1,017,056 1,291,439 2,308,495
Change in net position 1,285,228 3,917,073 5,202,301
Net position - beginning 16,267,288 30,075,729 46,343,017
Net position - ending 17,552,516$ 33,992,802$ 51,545,318$
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Pension Trust Funds
Combining Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
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PROPRIETARY FUND
(ENTERPRISE FUND)
Country Club Fund
Variance with
Final Budget
Original Final Positive Percent
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)Variance
Revenue
Greens fee/cart rentals/membership fees 4,233,750$ 4,433,750$ 4,745,770$ 312,020$ 7.04
Golf shop revenues 668,000 668,000 767,794 99,794 14.94
Driving range revenues 477,600 477,600 524,489 46,889 9.82
Restaurant revenues 365,000 365,000 295,381 (69,619) -19.07
Tennis revenues 858,480 858,480 788,639 (69,841) -8.14
Pool revenues 209,700 209,700 233,766 24,066 11.48
Interest revenues 66,191 66,191
Miscellaneous 19,800 19,800 25,157 5,357 27.06
Operating transfers 482,550 482,550 482,550
Capital transfers 800,000 (800,000)
Appropriated net position 187,215 (187,215) -100.00
Total revenues 7,314,880 8,502,095 7,929,737 (572,358) -6.73
Golf Maintenance
Operating expenses 1,958,500 1,958,500 1,947,174 11,326 0.58
Capital outlay 450,000 832,115 611,238 220,877
Total Golf Maintenance 2,408,500 2,790,615 2,558,412 232,203 8.32
Clubhouse and Grounds
Personnel services 74,753 74,753 52,042 22,711 30.38
Operating expenses 556,030 561,130 485,799 75,331 13.42
Total Clubhouse and Grounds 630,783 635,883 537,841 98,042 15.42
Golf Pro Shop and Range
Personnel services 1,056,729 1,056,729 1,002,489 54,240 5.13
Operating expenses 803,850 803,850 961,494 (157,644) -19.61
Capital outlay 8,975 (8,975)
Total Golf Pro Shop and Range 1,860,579 1,860,579 1,972,958 (112,379) -6.04
Food and Beverage
Personnel services
Operating expenses 20,000 20,000 21,881 (1,881) -9.41
Capital outlay
Total Food and Beverage 20,000 20,000 21,881 (1,881) (9.41)
Tennis
Personnel services 684,901 684,901 548,936 135,965
Operating expenses 181,836 181,836 185,095 (3,259) -1.79
Capital outlay 58,000 858,000 6,532 851,468
Total Tennis 924,737 1,724,737 740,563 984,174 57.06
Pool
Personnel services 242,598 242,598 171,337 71,261
Operating expenses 207,794 207,794 177,752 30,042 14.46
Capital outlay 7,173 (7,173)
Total Pool 450,392 450,392 356,262 94,130 20.90
(Continued)
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Schedule of Revenues and Departmental Expenses - Budget and Actual
Country Club Fund - Budgetary Basis
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
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Variance with
Final Budget
Original Final Positive Percent
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)Variance
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Schedule of Revenues and Departmental Expenses - Budget and Actual
Country Club Fund - Budgetary Basis
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
(Continued)
Administration
Personnel services 331,551$ 331,551$ 345,691$ (14,140)$ -4.26
Operating expenses 48,100 48,100 45,390 2,710 5.63
Total Administration 379,651 379,651 391,081 (11,430) -3.01
Insurance and General Liability
Operating expenses 25,000 25,000 27,417 (2,417) (9.67)
Reserves
Operating 7,549 7,549 6,576 973 12.89
Capital 174,000 174,000 174,000 0.00
Total Reserves 181,549 181,549 180,576 973 0.54
Debt service
Debt service 433,689 433,689 433,689
Total expenses on the budgetary basis 7,314,880 8,502,095 7,220,680 1,281,415 15.07
Revenues over expenses $ $ 709,057$ 709,057$
Adjustments to reconcile to the GAAP Basis
Total expenses on the budgetary basis 7,220,680$
OPEB adjustments (342)
Less: capital reserve (174,000)
Less: capital outlay costs capitalized (633,918)
Less: debt service (433,689)
Less: lease adjustment (7,173)
Add: depreciation expense 900,421
Total operating expenses 6,871,979$
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STATISTICAL SECTION
This part of the Village of North Palm Beach's comprehensive annual financial report presents detailed unaudited information
as a context for understanding what the information in the financial statement, note disclosures, and required supplementary
information says about the Village's overall financial health.
Contents Page
Financial Trends
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the Village's financial
performance and well-being have changed over time. These schedules include:
Net Position by Component 102
Changes in Net Position 103
Fund Balances, Governmental Funds 105
Changes in Fund Balances, Governmental Fund 106
Revenue Capacity
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the Village's most significant local
revenue source, the property tax.
Net Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property 108
Property Tax Rates - Direct and Overlapping Governments 109
Principal Property Taxpayers 110
Property Tax Levies and Collections 111
Debt Capacity
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the Village's
current levels of outstanding debt and the Village's ability to issue additional debt in the future.
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type 112
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt 113
Pledged-Revenue Coverage 114
Demographic and Economic Information
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader understand the
environment within which the Village's financial activities take place.
Demographic and Economic Statistics 115
Principal Employers 116
Operating Information
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help understand how the information
in the Village's financial report relates to the services the Village provides and the activities it performs.
Full-Time Equivalent Village Government Employees by Function 117
Operating Indicators by Function/Program 118
Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program 119
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual
financial reports for the relevant year.
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2014 2015 (1)2016 2017 2018
Governmental Activities:
Net investment in capital assets 14,966,927$ 14,711,016$ 14,102,547$ 13,484,731$ 15,429,484$
Restricted 180,755 177,431 398,519 992,538 484,568
Unrestricted 11,314,096 6,168,366 6,677,850 6,536,225 6,658,744
Total governmental activities net position 26,461,778 21,056,813 21,178,916 21,013,494 22,572,796
Business-Type Activities:
Net investment in capital assets 1,907,746 1,833,975 1,880,421 1,991,168 3,056,715
Unrestricted 514,167 544,523 418,726 361,461 (1,324,978)
Total business-type activities net position 2,421,913 2,378,498 2,299,147 2,352,629 1,731,737
Primary government:
Net investment in capital assets 16,874,673 16,544,991 15,982,968 15,475,899 18,486,199
Restricted 180,755 177,431 398,519 992,538 484,568
Unrestricted 11,828,263 6,712,889 7,096,576 6,897,686 5,333,766
Total primary government net position 28,883,691$ 23,435,311$ 23,478,063$ 23,366,123$ 24,304,533$
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Governmental Activities:
Net investment in capital assets 18,814,116$ 22,423,120$ 18,910,112$ 20,231,457$ 22,360,893$
Restricted 525,536 986,489 1,418,916 3,331,270 1,923,630
Unrestricted 7,504,062 6,689,693 10,078,079 17,346,639 19,242,051
Total governmental activities net position 26,843,714 30,099,302 30,407,107 40,909,366 43,526,574
Business-Type Activities:
Net investment in capital assets 3,422,142 2,947,241 5,874,752 5,976,057 6,236,086
Unrestricted (3,162,414) (3,161,738) (2,599,491) (1,248,264) 612,692
Total business-type activities net position 259,728 (214,497) 3,275,261 4,727,793 6,848,778
Primary government:
Net investment in capital assets 22,236,258 25,370,361 24,784,864 26,207,514 28,596,979
Restricted 525,536 986,489 1,418,916 3,331,270 1,923,630
Unrestricted 4,341,648 3,527,955 7,478,588 16,098,375 19,854,743
Total primary government net position 27,103,442$ 29,884,805$ 33,682,368$ 45,637,159$ 50,375,352$
(1)The Village implemented GASB 68 in 2015 related to pension accounting which significantly reduced unrestricted net position.
Basic Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for State and Local Governments.
Fiscal Year
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NET POSITION BY COMPONENT
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING) Unaudited
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CHANGES IN NET POSITION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING) Unaudited
Fiscal Year
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Expenses
Governmental activities:
General government 2,696,298$ 3,028,716$ 2,985,185$ 3,205,903$ 3,213,886$
Public safety 9,259,442 9,311,441 9,308,778 9,905,815 10,045,757
Public works 4,485,246 4,963,704 5,106,651 5,707,570 5,911,225
Community development and planning 1,046,299 1,308,924 1,382,121 1,255,115 1,458,523
Leisure services 3,114,213 2,973,687 2,904,715 3,114,720 3,058,410
Interest on long-term debt 266,892 499,929
Total governmental activities expenses 20,601,498 21,586,472 21,687,450 23,456,015 24,187,730
Business-type activities:
Country club 3,902,131 3,842,660 3,845,547 2,903,224 2,912,523
Stormwater
Total business-type activities 3,902,131 3,842,660 3,845,547 2,903,224 2,912,523
Total primary government expenses 24,503,629$ 25,429,132$ 25,532,997$ 26,359,239$ 27,100,253$
Program Revenues
Governmental activities:
Charges for services:
General government 110,694$ 131,445$ 128,459$ 134,249$ 140,998$
Public safety 592,644 537,064 628,529 557,265 548,019
Public works 402,814 514,354 565,011 547,596 510,732
Community development and planning 1,621,471 1,163,875 1,213,032 1,222,464 1,495,298
Leisure services 1,096,021 1,006,382 994,918 1,022,175 876,174
Other government
Operating grants and contributions 90,520 380,567 365,823 377,339 422,255
Capital grants and contributions 16,098 26,548 229,161 102,187 9,591
Total governmental activities program revenues 3,930,262 3,760,235 4,124,933 3,963,275 4,003,067
Business-type activities:
Charges for services:
Country club 3,645,706 3,788,852 3,720,573 2,946,432 2,946,432
Stormwater
Operating grants and contributions
Capital grants and contributions
Total business-type activities program revenues 3,645,706 3,788,852 3,720,573 2,946,432 2,254,638
Total primary government program revenues 7,575,968$ 7,549,087$ 7,845,506$ 6,909,707$ 6,257,705$
Net (Expense)/Revenue
Governmental activities (16,671,236)$ (17,826,237)$ (17,562,517)$ (19,492,740)$ (20,184,663)$
Business-type activities (256,425) (53,808) (124,974) 43,208 (657,885)
Total primary government net expense (16,927,661)$ (17,880,045)$ (17,687,491)$ (19,449,532)$ (20,842,548)$
General revenues and other changes in net position:
Governmental activities:
Taxes:
Property taxes 10,154,695$ 11,364,888$ 12,253,917$ 13,091,985$ 15,003,141$
Local option gas taxes 266,147 282,549 288,150 305,700 302,208
Local option infrastruture surtax 552,600 879,565
Utility service taxes 2,277,366 2,267,118 2,303,294 2,413,679 2,511,877
Franchise taxes 1,232,669 1,253,139 1,263,812 1,306,997 1,294,280
Sales and use taxes 1,260,617 1,332,209 1,363,954 1,371,890 1,413,335
Unrestricted grants and contributions
Investment earnings 16,653 108,794 103,353 126,926 376,227
Miscellaneous 146,360 57,137 60,026 150,698 268,471
Gain on disposl of equipment 55,636 30,457 48,114 6,843 74,449
Transfers
Total governmental activities 15,410,143 16,696,291 17,684,620 19,327,318 22,123,553
Business-type activities:
Investment income 10,930 10,393 9,230 10,274 13,874
Miscellaneous 36,393
Transfers
Total business-type activities 10,930 10,393 45,623 10,274 13,874
Total primary government 15,421,073$ 16,706,684$ 17,730,243$ 19,337,592$ 22,137,427$
Change in net position
Governmental activities (1,261,093)$ (1,129,946)$ 122,103$ (165,422)$ 1,938,890$
Business-type activities (245,495) (43,415) (79,351) 53,482 (644,011)
Total primary government (1,506,588)$ (1,173,361)$ 42,752$ (111,940)$ 1,294,879$
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
3,312,770$ 3,541,302$ 3,819,733$ 3,565,793$ 3,781,088$
10,505,278 12,103,224 11,260,437 10,899,752 14,930,313
5,603,991 5,633,427 5,416,934 5,359,535 6,172,611
1,685,525 1,398,876 1,261,701 1,406,266 1,497,167
3,037,981 2,795,698 2,706,225 3,441,248 4,941,996
489,988 520,755 477,717 470,896 435,245
24,635,533 25,993,282 24,942,747 25,143,490 31,758,420
2,879,376 4,242,674 5,942,293 6,566,206 6,936,277
123,196 182,297
2,879,376 4,242,674 5,942,293 6,689,402 7,118,574
27,514,909$ 30,235,956$ 30,885,040$ 31,832,892$ 38,876,994$
147,104$ 152,779$ 217,227$ 200,020$ 188,225$
687,905 488,393 496,492 597,258 609,761
538,459 511,916 461,166 464,084 485,449
1,799,878 1,723,949 1,955,663 2,139,067 2,177,673
899,164 853,581 375,196 544,283 615,554
395,376 717,982 602,032 7,109,940 600,847
808,193 850,187 21,775 30,817 1,152,105
5,276,079 5,298,787 4,129,551 11,085,469 5,829,614
1,406,563 3,768,449 5,903,220 6,833,669 7,375,933
479,459 484,614
50,000
1,406,563 3,768,449 5,903,220 7,363,128 7,860,547
6,682,642$ 9,067,236$ 10,032,771$ 18,448,597$ 13,690,161$
(19,359,454)$ (20,694,495)$ (20,813,196)$ (14,058,021)$ (25,928,806)$
(1,472,813) (474,225) (39,073) 673,726 741,973
(20,832,267)$ (21,168,720)$ (20,852,269)$ (13,384,295)$ (25,186,833)$
16,185,283$ 16,991,314$ 17,629,392$ 17,833,603$ 20,000,861$
307,130 273,428 283,233 297,106 305,894
922,937 869,852 1,011,627 1,228,691 1,287,744
2,521,954 2,558,092 2,539,175 2,726,954 3,000,981
1,352,464 1,304,936 1,354,110 1,492,336 1,654,533
1,448,423 1,345,508 1,548,330 1,868,788 1,942,316
811,915 502,335 81,338 (248,726) 1,394,072
80,266 104,618 181,109 92,879 72,707
21,384 29,460 169,456
(3,528,697) (760,811) (1,282,550)
23,630,372 23,950,083 21,121,001 24,560,280 28,546,014
804 134 17,995 96,462
3,528,697 760,811 1,282,550
804 3,528,831 778,806 1,379,012
23,631,176$ 23,950,083$ 24,649,832$ 25,339,086$ 29,925,026$
4,270,918$ 3,255,588$ 307,805$ 10,502,259$ 2,617,208$
(1,472,009) (474,225) 3,489,758 1,452,532 2,120,985
2,798,909$ 2,781,363$ 3,797,563$ 11,954,791$ 4,738,193$
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
General Fund
Nonspendable 244,438$ 155,594$ 358,606$ 183,220$ 2,789,824$
Restricted 135,255 131,931 353,019 781,756 61,227
Committed
Assigned 216,808 319,888 208,204 316,266 582,008
Unassigned 12,391,362 10,802,623 10,724,049 11,811,468 8,177,758
Total general fund 12,987,863$ 11,410,036$ 11,643,878$ 13,092,710$ 11,610,817$
All other Governmental Funds
Restricted 45,500$ 45,500$ 45,500$ 13,988,744$ 11,826,016$
Assigned
Special revenue funds 325,152 318,526 508,481 388,981 3,506
Capital projects funds 841,850 1,448,620 1,604,073 1,670,196 5,398,245
Unassigned (114,279)
Total all other governmental funds 1,212,502$ 1,812,646$ 2,158,054$ 16,047,921$ 17,113,488$
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
General Fund
Nonspendable 2,789,824$ 2,325,778$ 2,102,739$ 1,839,603$ 1,895,720$
Restricted 61,227 79,730 87,342 180,748 174,211
Committed
Assigned 582,008 176,865 494,163 369,653 456,392
Unassigned 8,177,758 11,622,285 13,892,476 13,653,372 15,786,046
Total general fund 11,610,817$ 14,204,658$ 16,576,720$ 16,043,376$ 18,312,369$
All other Governmental Funds
Restricted 464,309$ 906,759$ 1,331,574$ 1,022,545$ 1,749,419$
Assigned
Special revenue funds 3,507 263,798 252,000 6,915,128 4,544,422
Capital projects funds 3,727,482 1,151,011 1,010,681 2,581,131 2,468,358
Unassigned (421,599) (2,946) (84,357)
Total all other governmental funds 3,773,699$ 2,321,568$ 2,594,255$ 10,515,858$ 8,677,842$
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FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING) Unaudited
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VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING) Unaudited
Fiscal Year
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Revenues:
Taxes 13,930,877$ 15,167,694$ 16,109,173$ 17,118,361$ 19,111,506$
Licenses and Permits 1,344,653 947,158 1,235,782 997,656 1,222,594
Intergovernmental 1,688,608 1,758,246 1,765,836 2,417,809 2,679,389
Charges for services 2,320,305 2,231,673 2,364,013 2,321,298 2,200,860
Fines and forfeitures 117,869 128,235 91,534 124,395 100,140
Investment earnings 16,653 108,794 103,353 126,926 376,227
Miscellaneous 258,086 122,107 191,250 157,063 412,513
Total revenues 19,677,051 20,463,907 21,860,941 23,263,508 26,103,229
Expenditures:
General government 2,541,546 2,904,553 2,876,521 2,970,223 3,059,623
Public safety 8,947,627 8,966,077 9,129,947 9,166,060 9,669,361
Public works 3,773,689 4,255,636 4,266,749 4,882,159 5,313,834
Community development 1,004,642 1,270,399 1,351,061 1,190,759 1,429,764
Leisure services 2,644,598 2,514,495 2,448,164 2,591,866 2,613,664
Other government
Capital outlay 1,117,234 1,530,430 1,209,249 2,123,742 5,507,617
Debt service
Principal payments 680,000
Interest paid on debt 613,101
Total expenditures 20,029,336 21,441,590 21,281,691 22,924,809 28,886,964
Excess of revenues over (under) expenditures (352,285) (977,683) 579,250 338,699 (2,783,735)
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in 323,000 2,091,246 1,503,750 1,503,750 4,963,307
Transfers out (323,000) (2,091,246) (1,503,750) (1,503,750) (4,963,307)
Financing contracts
Proceeds from debt issuance 15,000,000
Insurance proceeds
Total other financing sources (uses) 15,000,000
Net change in fund balances (352,285)$ (977,683)$ 579,250$ 15,338,699$ (2,783,735)$
Debt service as a percentage of noncapital
expenditures -----
106
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
20,366,831$ 21,127,770$ 21,805,910$ 22,349,999$ 24,962,269$
1,522,913 1,320,361 1,574,639 1,764,430 1,707,690
2,910,395 3,857,230 3,189,191 10,155,774 3,839,043
2,399,174 2,169,814 1,726,853 1,968,268 2,090,941
100,188 197,343 154,410 169,045 244,487
811,915 502,335 81,338 (248,726) 1,394,071
510,688 160,147 296,245 364,911 354,359
28,622,104 29,335,000 28,828,586 36,523,701 34,592,860
3,275,570 3,265,210 3,507,052 3,612,174 3,674,104
10,350,598 10,418,956 10,853,605 11,602,110 13,065,414
5,255,606 5,300,077 5,117,986 4,988,651 5,453,097
1,532,428 1,382,443 1,292,216 1,437,597 1,462,865
2,664,689 2,305,309 1,695,054 2,431,335 3,852,206
15,487,329 5,094,135 3,528,772 4,145,090 3,555,836
882,777 934,496 1,106,148 1,278,543 1,422,411
488,786 502,193 491,022 476,504 453,154
39,937,783 29,202,819 27,591,855 29,972,004 32,939,087
(11,315,679) 132,181 1,236,731 6,551,697 1,653,773
407,000 844,475 625,280 2,913,315 7,271,384
(407,000) (844,475) (899,280) (3,291,865) (8,553,934)
343,299 1,009,529 1,682,018 1,215,112
59,754
343,299 1,009,529 1,408,018 836,562 (1,222,796)
(10,972,380)$ 1,141,710$ 2,644,749$ 7,388,259$ 430,977$
5.53%5.70%5.90%6.79%6.39%
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Fiscal Year
Ended
Sept 30,
Tax Roll
Year Residential Property
Commercial
Property
Personal
Property
Total Net Market -
Assessed Value
Total Direct
Tax Rate
2014 2013 1,287,481,785$ 203,512,929$ 33,792,851$ 1,524,787,565$ 6.8731
2015 2014 1,355,969,888 214,484,701 34,077,944 1,604,532,533 7.3300
2016 2015 1,453,735,176 232,020,936 36,939,006 1,722,695,118 7.3300
2017 2016 1,545,192,840 259,097,141 40,181,846 1,844,471,827 7.3300
2018 2017 1,804,338,668 279,488,569 35,855,827 2,119,683,064 7.3300
2019 2018 1,897,471,175 297,293,001 38,440,924 2,233,205,100 7.5000
2020 2019 1,991,785,138 315,226,821 37,569,787 2,344,581,746 7.5000
2021 2020 2,063,558,234 330,847,141 38,837,770 2,433,243,145 7.5000
2022 2021 2,244,316,264 336,972,923 42,155,674 2,623,444,861 7.0500
2023 2022 2,532,118,244 373,406,169 47,484,879 2,953,009,292 7.0000
Note: Assessed values are established by the Palm Beach Property Appraiser's office as of January 1, each year.
Assessments were increased to 100% of market value as of 1980.
Property in the Village is reassessed each year. Property is assessed at actual value, therefore the assessed
values are equal to actual value. Tax rates are per $1,000 of assessed value.
Source:Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Real Property
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
NET ASSESSED VALUE AND ESTIMATED ACTUAL VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
108
Palm Beach Total
County Palm Direct and
Fiscal Tax Roll Village of School Beach Special Overlapping
Year Year N. Palm Beach District County Districts Rates
2014 2013 6.8731 7.5860 4.9852 2.2280 21.6723
2015 2014 7.3300 7.5940 4.9729 2.1732 22.0701
2016 2015 7.3300 7.5120 4.9277 2.0974 21.8671
2017 2016 7.3300 7.0700 4.9142 1.9453 21.2595
2018 2017 7.3300 6.7690 4.9023 1.7818 20.7831
2019 2018 7.5000 4.8980 6.5720 1.6920 20.6620
2020 2019 7.5000 7.1640 4.8580 1.6873 21.2093
2021 2020 7.5000 7.0100 4.8124 1.6753 20.9977
2022 2021 7.0500 6.8750 4.8149 1.6386 20.3785
2023 2022 7.0000 6.5190 4.7439 1.5390 19.8019
Note:All millage rates are based on $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value.
Source:North Palm Beach: Notice of Ad Valorem Taxes and Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
(1)Overlapping rates are those of local and county governments that apply to property owners within the Village
of North Palm Beach. Not all overlapping rates apply to all Village of North Palm Beach property owners
(i.e. The rates for special districts apply only to the proportion of the government's property owners whose
property is located within the geographic boundaries of the special district.)
Overlapping Rates (1)
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
PROPERTY TAX RATES - DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
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Percentage Percentage
of Total of Total
Village Net Village Net
Taxable Taxable Taxable Taxable
Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed
Taxpayers Value Rank Value Value Rank Value
Olen Residential Realty 44,573,652$ 1 1.51%20,310,994$ 2 1.33%
Sanctuary Bay Trust Corporation 35,159,413 2 1.19%15,989,705 4 1.05%
SHM Old Port Cove LLC 33,079,591 3 1.12%
Crystal Cove Commons LLC 30,257,455 4 1.02%
Shoppes at City CentreLLC 28,631,139 5 0.97%
Florida Power & Light 30,754,022 6 1.04%16,963,014 3 1.11%
New Country Motor Cars of PB LLC 18,526,724 7 0.63%11,441,435 5 0.75%
NP Devland Holdings LLC 15,455,122 8 0.52%
Chouest Gary 11,630,384 9 0.39%
SHM North Palm Beach LLC 13,168,136 10 0.45%
Old Port Cove Equities, INC 21,790,372 1 1.43%
Crystal Tree Property Owners 7,000,000 9 0.46%
CF02 Palm Beach III LP 7,200,000 8 0.47%
Old Port Cove Holdings, INC 7,705,060 7 0.51%
Bozzuto, Michael A 5,737,390 10 0.38%
Domani Development LLC 10,020,009 6 0.66%
Total 261,235,638$ 8.84%124,157,979$ 8.15%
Source: Palm Beach Country Appraiser
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
2023 & 2014 Presented
2023 2014
Note: Assessed values are established by the Palm Beach Property Appraiser's offices as of January 1, each year.
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Fiscal Year Total Taxes Collections in
Ending Tax Roll Levied for Percent Subsequent Percent
Sept 30,Year Fiscal Year Amount of Levy Years Amount of Levy
2014 2013 10,358,172$ 10,097,763$ 96.14%57,493$ 10,155,256$ 96.68%
2015 2014 10,503,598 11,350,738 96.51%14,777 11,365,515 96.64%
2016 2015 11,761,226 12,197,736 103.71%57,133 12,254,869 104.20%
2017 2016 12,627,355 13,051,272 103.36%41,267 13,092,539 103.68%
2018 2017 13,519,978 14,999,572 110.94%3,390 15,002,962 110.97%
2019 2018 15,537,277 16,176,654 104.12%6,223 16,182,877 104.16%
2020 2019 16,749,038 16,980,948 101.38%7,965 16,988,913 101.43%
2021 2020 17,584,371 17,608,184 100.14%21,233 17,629,417 100.26%
2022 2021 18,249,331 17,832,252 97.71%1,406 17,833,658 97.72%
2023 2022 18,495,286 19,955,906 107.90%31,899 19,987,805 108.07%
Source:Palm Beach Country Property Appraiser
of the Levy to Date
Total Collections
Collected within
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS
the Fiscal Year
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VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
RATIOS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
Fiscal Year Leases/Percent of
Ended Loans Financing Loans Financing Median Personal Per
Sept 30,Payable Contracts Payable Contracts Total Income (1)Capita
2014 -$ -$ 3,096,925$ 274,471$ 3,371,396$ 0.46%267$
2015 - - 2,824,987 147,767 2,972,754 0.37%234.94
2016 - - 2,684,913 - 2,684,913 0.35%212.20
2017 15,000,000 - 2,247,088 - 17,247,088 1.85%1,292.69
2018 14,320,000 - 1,939,366 - 16,259,366 1.79%1,229.26
2019 13,515,000 265,522 1,618,633 - 15,399,155 1.74%1,161.32
2020 12,680,000 1,175,555 1,284,668 - 15,140,223 1.70%1,135.63
2021 11,815,000 2,616,425 936,310 - 15,367,735 1.55%1,173.47
2022 10,915,000 3,452,994 573,333 367,387 15,308,714 1.55%1,160.54
2023 9,980,000 2,965,583 195,112 207,158 13,347,853 1.10%1,064.42
Note:Details regarding the Village's outstanding debt may be found in the notes to the
financial statements.
(1)See the Schedule of Demographic and Economic Statistics on page 103 for personal income and population data.
Governmental Activities
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Business-type Activities
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Percentage Amount
Net Applicable to Applicable to
Debt the Village of the Village of
Outstanding North Palm Beach (1) North Palm Beach
Debt repaid with property taxes:
Palm Beach County 18,243$ 1.16%212$
Palm Beach County School Board 3,314 1.03%34
Other debt:
Palm Beach County 796,558 1.16%9,240
Palm Beach County School Board 1.03%
Subtotal, overlapping debt 9,486
Village of North Palm Beach Direct Debt 12,945,583
Total direct and overlapping debt 12,955,069$
Sources:Palm Beach County Tax Appraiser's Office
Palm Beach County School Board
Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller
Note: Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with the geographic boundaries
of the Village. This schedule estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping
governments that is borne by the residents and businesses of the Village of North Palm Beach. This
process recognizes that, when considering the Village's ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the
entire debt burden borne by the residents and businesses should be taken into account. However,
this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident, and therefore responsible for repaying the debt,
of each overlapping government.
(1)For debt repaid with property taxes, the percentage of overlapping debt applicable is estimated using
taxable assessed property values. Value that is within the Village's boundaries and dividing it by the
County's and School Board's total taxable assessed value. This approach was also used for the other
debt.
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES DEBT
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Unaudited
Government Unit
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VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
Pledged - Revenue Coverage
Country Club Bonds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Required
Fiscal Gross Operating Debt
Year Revenues (1) Expenses (2)Net Revenue Service Coverage (3)
2014 3,656,636$ 3,248,284$ 408,352$ 394,900$ 1.03
2015 3,799,245 3,226,907 572,338 394,900 1.45
2016 3,766,196 3,333,395 432,801 394,900 1.10
2017 2,956,706 2,472,812 483,894 394,900 1.23
2018 2,268,512 2,227,913 40,599 394,900 0.10
2019 1,407,367 2,443,701 (1,036,334) 394,900 -2.62
2020 3,769,907 3,504,881 265,026 394,900 0.67
2021 5,903,220 4,964,502 938,718 394,900 2.38
2022 6,848,425 5,476,786 1,371,639 394,900 3.47
2023 7,448,289 5,809,672 1,638,617 394,900 4.15
Note:The Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Notes, Series 2017 do not have any pledged revenues.
(1)Gross revenue includes all revenues derived by the Village from the ownership and operation
of the Country Club.
(2)Operating expenses excludes non-cash expenses
(3)Coverage should be not less than 1.00.
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Per Palm Beach
Median Capita County
Calendar Personal Personal Unemployment
Year Population (1)Income (1)Income (1)Rate
2014 (estimate)12,645 63,349$ 43,120$ 3.92
2015 (estimate)12,653 61,057 43,120 3.15
2016 (estimate)12,817 61,653 45,110 2.10
2017 (estimate)13,342 69,718 46,160 2.70
2018 (estimate)13,227 68,833 46,160 1.79
2019 (estimate)13,260 66,898 48,240 1.24
2020 (estimate)13,332 66,898 48,240 1.15
2021 (estimate)13,096 75,510 52,970 4.38
2022 (estimate)13,191 74,666 52,970 0.77
2023 (estimate)12,540 96,464 52,970 0.63
Sources:Business Development Board
US Census Bureau
Note: (1)All information available at the current time is presented.
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS
Unaudited
115
780272
Percentage Percentage
of Total of Total
Employer Employees Employment Employees Employment
Palm Beach Country School District 22,426 2.87%22,000 3.22%
State Government 10,247 1.31%0.00%
Federal Government 7,058 0.90%0.00%
Palm Beach County Government 5,753 0.74%5,507 0.81%
Tenet Coastal Division PBC 5,734 0.73%6,100 0.89%
NextEra Energy (Florida Power & Light) 5,330 0.68%3,854 0.56%
Florida Alantic University 5,059 0.65%2,655 0.39%
Boca Raton Regional Hospital (2)3,135 0.40%2,500 0.37%
Veterans Health Administration 2,600 0.33%2,500 0.37%
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) (1)2,419 0.31%2,714 0.40%
The Breakers Hotel 2,300 0.29%2,000 0.29%
Baptist Health South Florida Hospital (3)2,282 0.29%2,600 0.38%
Office Depot 2,000 0.26%2,000 0.29%
Florida Crystal Corp.2,000 0.26%1,700 0.25%
Jupiter Medical Center 1,880 0.24%2,000 0.29%
City of Boca Raton 1,810 0.23%1,228 0.18%
City of West Palm Beach 1,725 0.22%1,326 0.19%
83,758 10.71%60,684 8.88%
* Employer: Palm Beach County
Information is not available for the Village of North Palm Beach.
** Percentage of total employment is calculated using Palm Beach County's
available labor force in each of the respective years presented.
Notes:
(1) Formerly Columbia Palm Beach Health Care Systems, Inc
(2) Formerly Boca Raton Community Hospital
*** Most current data available in BDP.org.
(3) Formerly Bethesda Memorial Hospital
Source: Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, floridajobs.org
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
2023 & 2014 Presented
2023 2014
116
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Number of Employees:
General Government
Village Manager
Full-Time 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 3 3
Part-Time 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1
Information Technology
Full-Time 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4
Part-Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Human Resources
Full-Time 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3
Part-Time 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1
Village Clerk - Full-Time 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
Finance
Full-time 5 7 7 5 6 6 6 6 6 6
Part-Time 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Public Works
Full-time 37 35 34 36 37 37 37 36 32 32
Part-Time 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 3
Public Safety
Police
Full-time 43 36 36 36 38 38 38 38 40 42
Part-Time 13 13 13 13 15 15 15 15 15 15
Fire Rescue
Full-time 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25
Part-Time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
Community Development and Planning
Full-time 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 14 14 15
Part-Time 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 2 2
Leisure Services
Library
Full-time 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Part-Time 10 9 9 9 7 7 9 9 9 9
Recreation
Full-time 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5
Part-Time 43 43 43 43 42 42 16 17 16 18
Other Government - Country Club **
Full-time 8 8 8 5 5 6 7 9 10 12
Part-Time 65 65 65 27 27 27 28 26 62 59
282 275 276 241 244 248 225 226 259 264
* Variance exists due to the employment of seasonal and part-time employees.
** Includes Golf/Pool/Tennis
Source:Village of North Palm Beach Budget Report
Total Number of Employees Budgeted FY Ending
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS (*)
Full-Time Equivalent Village Government Employees by Function
117
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
FUNCTION/PROGRAM
PUBLIC WORKS
Sanitation (Tons of Refuse Collected)10,720 11,167 12,556 12,980 12,624 12,330 12,059 12,398 10,683 11,274
No. of collection units for solid waste (residential) 7,616 7,618 7,614 7,614 7,632 7,632 7,627 7,627 7,715 7,715
Number of vehicles maintained 98 98 92 85 89 88 89 90 97 103
Number of repair overlays completed (miles)- - - - - - - - 6.86 2.80
POLICE
Number of arrests by police officers 238 293 247 233 192 134 150 150 161 171
Number of traffic citations issued 2,799 3,407 2,494 1,974 2,014 1,184 853 2,038 2,617 2,454
FIRE RESCUE
EMS average response times (minutes)5.10 5.05 5.26 5.21 5.37 4.50 5.42 5.44 5.40 5.55
Number of EMS calls 1,110 1,499 1,601 1,746 1,550 1,577 1,452 1,620 1,724 1,705
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Bldg Dept - Number of Permits,Subpermits and certificates 2,103 3,920 4,242 4,665 2,173 2,737 4,832 5,103 2,989 4,781
Number of code enforcement violations/cases 887 769 680 **516/357**726/317 885 941 327 **217/20 423
Number of code violations brought to board/magistrate
(Calendar Yr End)28 56 42 98 246 263 183***173 97 47
RECREATION
Number of community events presented 53 57 48 40 38 24 8 19 23 24
Number of registrants in athletic programs 1,439 1,389 1,174 1,109 1,174 1,077 120***275 435 863
LIBRARY
Library - Number of Volumes 46,546 47,339 *57,935 41,161 43,992 45,446 39,886 33,315 30,357 31,015
OTHER GOVERNMENT
Country Club
Number of Golf Members 250 255 265 271 178 198 278 263 208 227
Number of Tennis/Pool Members 194 193 183 183 159 182 241 786 569 308
Source: Village of North Palm Beach
*In FY 2016 Number of Volumes included not only printed items, but media items as well.
**Includes only the number of violations/cases opened and not a reflection of the total number of open violations as was reported for years prior to 2017
***Variances due to COVID-19
Number of code violations not provided by department at the time of data collection
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
118
2014 2015 2016*2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Function/Program:
General Government
No. of General Government Buildings 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23.0
Public Works
Square Miles 5.18 5.18 5.18 5.18 5.18 5.18 5.18 5.40 5.40 5
Miles of Streets 36.00 36.00 32.30**32.30 32.30 32.30 32.30 32.30 32.30 32.00
Number of Street Lights (within corp surroundings)513 513 513 628****628 628 628 628 628 628
Public Safety
Fire:
Number of Stations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Number of Firemen& Officers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number of Firemen/Paramedics/EMTs 22 22 23 24 21 23 18 17 18 19
Number of Fire Captains 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3
Police/EMS Protection:
Number of Stations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Number of Policemen & Officers 28 28 28 28 30 28 30 24 31 31
Number of Police Captains 2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1 2 2
Leisure Services
Recreation/Tennis/Pool
Number of Parks 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Public Tennis Courts 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Swimming Pool 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Number of Marinas 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Library
Number of Libraries 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Number of Volumes (Printed items only)46,546 47,339 48,913 33,502 36,009 37,429 33,672 28,575 26,031 27,068
Other Government
Country Club
Golf Course 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Driving Range 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tennis Courts 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Restaurant 1 1 1 1***1***1 1 1 1 1
Snack Bar 1 1 1 1***1***1 1 1 1 1
Source: Village of North Palm Beach
*Preliminary 2016 information is presented
**A Centerline Miles Study was completed during FY 2016 and the number of NPB Village centerline miles from the report is presented going forward
***Restaurant services closed on 10/01/2016- Reopened in 2019
****173 Village owned/455 FPL owned
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
CAPITAL ASSET STATISTICS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
119
OTHER REPORTS
120
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
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Village Council
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
We have audited, in accordance with the 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, the financial
statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the
aggregate remaining fund information of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, as of and for
the year ended September 30, 2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, which
collectively comprise the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s basic financial statements and
have issued our report thereon dated March 21, 2024.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the Village of
North Palm Beach, Florida’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis
for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of
expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s internal control.
Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow
management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to
prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a
deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable
possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented,
or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a
combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet
important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
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Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph
of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did
not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses.
However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Village of North Palm Beach,
Florida’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its
compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements,
noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements.
However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our
audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no
instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government
Auditing Standards.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and
compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of
the entity’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit
performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s
internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other
purpose.
West Palm Beach, Florida
March 21, 2024
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MANAGEMENT LETTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE RULES OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Village Council
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the financial statements of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, as of and for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, and have issued our report thereon dated
March 21, 2024.
Auditor’s Responsibility
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing
Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and Chapter 10.550, Rules of
the Auditor General.
Other Reporting Requirements
We have issued our Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of the Financial Statements Performed in
Accordance with Government Auditing Standards and Independent Accountant’s Report on an
examination conducted in accordance with AICPA Professional Standards, AT-C Section 315,
regarding compliance requirements in accordance with Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor
General. Disclosures in those reports, which are dated March 21, 2024, should be considered in
conjunction with this management letter.
Prior Audit Findings
Section 10.554(1)(i)1., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that we determine whether or not
corrective actions have been taken to address findings and recommendations made in the preceding
financial audit report. There are no prior year findings that have not been corrected.
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Official Title and Legal Authority
Section 10.554(1)(i)4., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that the name or official title and
legal authority for the primary government and each component unit of the reporting entity be
disclosed in this Management Letter, unless disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. This
information is disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statements.
Financial Condition and Management
Sections 10.554(1)(i)5.a. and 10.556(7), Rules of the Auditor General, require us to apply
appropriate procedures and communicate the results of our determination as to whether or not the
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida met one or more of the conditions described in Section
218.503(1), Florida Statutes, and to identify the specific condition(s) met. In connection with our
audit, we determined that the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida did not meet any of the
conditions described in Section 218.503(1), Florida Statutes, during the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2023.
Pursuant to Sections 10.554(1)(i)5.b. and 10.556(8), Rules of the Auditor General, we applied
financial condition assessment procedures for the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida. It is
management’s responsibility to monitor the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s financial
condition, and our financial condition assessment was based in part on representations made by
management and review of financial information provided by same. Our assessment was done as
of the fiscal year end. The results of our procedures did not disclose any matters that are required
to be reported.
Section 10.554(1)(i)2., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that we communicate any
recommendations to improve financial management. In connection with our audit, we did not have
any such recommendations.
Special District Component Units
Section 10.554(1)(i)5.c, Rules of the Auditor General, requires, if appropriate, that we
communicate the failure of a special district that is a component unit of a county, municipality,
or special district, to provide the financial information necessary for proper reporting of the
component unit, within the audited financial statements of the county, municipality, or special
district in accordance with Section 218.39(3)(b), Florida Statutes.
Based on the application of criteria in publications cited in Section 10.553, Rules of the Auditor
General, there are no special district component units of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
Additional Matters
Section 10.554(1)(i)3., Rules of the Auditor General, requires us to communicate noncompliance
with provisions of contracts or grant agreements, or abuse, that have occurred, or are likely to have
occurred, that have an effect on the financial statements that is less than material but warrants the
attention of those charged with governance. In connection with our audit, we did not note any such
findings.
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Single Audits
The Village expended less than $750,000 of federal awards, excluding Coronavirus State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and less than $750,000 of state financial assistance for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2023, and was not required to have a federal single audit or a state single
audit.
Purpose of this Letter
Our management letter is intended solely for the information and use of the Legislative Auditing
Committee, members of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives, the Florida
Auditor General, Federal and other granting agencies, the audit committee, the Village Council,
and applicable management, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than
these specified parties.
March 21, 2024
West Palm Beach, Florida
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT
ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 218.415,
FLORIDA STATUTES
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Village Council
The Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
We have examined the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s compliance with Section 218.415,
Florida Statutes during the year ended September 30, 2023. Management of the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida is responsible for the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s compliance with the
specified requirements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Village of North Palm Beach,
Florida’s compliance with the specified requirements based on our examination.
Our examination was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
examination to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
complied, in all material respects, with the specified requirements referenced above. An examination
involves performing procedures to obtain evidence about whether the Village of North Palm Beach,
Florida complied with the specified requirements. The nature, timing, and extent of the procedures
selected depend on our judgement, including an assessment of the risks of material noncompliance,
whether due to fraud or error. We believe that the evidence we obtained is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We are required to be independent and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
relevant ethical requirements relating to the examination engagement.
Our examination does not provide a legal determination on the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida’s
compliance with the specified requirements.
In our opinion, the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida complied, in all material respects, with Section
218.415, Florida Statutes for the year ended September 30, 2023.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Legislative Auditing Committee,
members of the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives, the Florida Auditor General,
applicable management, and the Village Council, and is not intended to be and should not be used by
anyone other than these specified parties.
West Palm Beach, Florida
March 21, 2024