Notes to Financial Statements

As of June 30, 1998

Organization and Purpose

The University of Virginia is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is governed by the University's Board of Visitors. A separate report is prepared for the Commonwealth of Virginia which includes all agencies, boards, commissions, and authorities over which the Commonwealth exercises or has the ability to exercise oversight authority. The University is a component unit of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is included in the general purpose financial statements of the Commonwealth. The University consists of three divisions. The Academic Division and Clinch Valley College Division generate and disseminate knowledge in the humanities, arts, scientific, and professional disciplines through instruction, research, and public service. The Medical Center Division provides routine and ancillary patient services through a full service hospital and clinics.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The financial statements of the University have been prepared in accordance with the accounting guidance and reporting practices applicable to colleges and universities, as outlined in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Industry Audit Guide, Audits of Colleges and Universities. In compliance with the aforementioned literature, the statement of current funds revenues, expenditures, and other changes is a statement of financial activities of current funds related to the respective reporting period. It does not purport to represent the results of operations or net income or loss for the period as would a statement of income or a statement of revenues and expenses. The significant accounting policies followed by the University are summarized below to enhance the usefulness of the financial statements. 

Reporting Entity

The financial statements and the accompanying notes of the University include all funds and organizations for which the Board of Visitors has oversight responsibility. There are currently 16 affiliated foundations created and operated in support of the interests of the University. Affiliated foundations are not-for-profit corporations controlled by separate boards of directors and are not included in the basic financial statements of the University.

Condensed financial statements for the following foundations, whose boards include officers of the University, are disclosed in Note 6.

University of Virginia Health Services Foundation, an educational, scientific, and charitable organization established to assist the University in providing hospital and medical care services, medical education programs, medical research, and programs of public charity at the University. 

University of Virginia Real Estate Foundation, established to promote, support, and aid the University in matters pertaining to real estate.

Accrual Basis

The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting except for depreciation. The University records gifts and pledges when collected. No value is assigned to art, rare books, and other collections received as gifts.

Fund Accounting

In order to ensure observance of limitations and restrictions placed on the use of resources, the accounts of the University are maintained in accordance with the principles of fund accounting. The accounts relating to specified activities or objectives have been classified into separate funds. Similar funds have been combined into fund groups for financial reporting purposes. Within each fund group, fund balances restricted by outside sources are so indicated and are distinguished from designated funds allocated to specific purposes by action of the Board of Visitors. Externally restricted funds may only be utilized in accordance with the purposes established by the source of such funds and are in contrast with unrestricted funds over which the board retains full control to use in achieving its institutional purposes.

Restricted gifts, grants, contracts, appropriations, endowment income, and other restricted resources are accounted for in the appropriate restricted funds. Revenues from current restricted funds are recognized when expenditures are incurred for current operating purposes. The excess of restricted receipts over amounts expended for restricted purposes is recognized as a fund balance addition to current restricted funds.

Endowment funds are subject to the restrictions of gift instruments requiring that the principal be invested in perpetuity and that only the resulting income may be utilized. Term endowment funds are similar to endowment funds, except that, upon passage of a stated period of time or the occurrence of a particular event, all or part of the principal may be expended. Quasi-endowment funds have been established by the board for the same purposes as endowment funds, except that any portion of quasi-endowment funds may be expended at the board's discretion.

Medical Center Sales and Services

A significant portion of the Medical Center services is rendered to patients covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia. The Medical Center has entered into contractual agreements with these third parties to accept payment for services in amounts less than scheduled charges. In accordance with these agreements, the difference between the contractual payments due and the Medical Center scheduled billing rates results in contractual adjustments.

Contractual adjustments are recorded as deductions from Medical Center revenues in the period in which the related services are rendered.

Certain annual settlements of amounts due for Medical Center services covered by third parties are determined through cost reports which are subject to audit and retroactive adjustment by the third parties. Provisions for possible adjustments of cost reports have been estimated and refiected in the accompanying financial statements. Since the determination of settlements in prior years has been based on reasonable estimation, the difference in any year between the originally estimated amount and the final determination is reported in the year of determination as an adjustment to Medical Center revenues.

Investments

Investments in corporate stocks and marketable bonds are recorded at market value. Mortgages held for investment by the endowment fund are recorded at book value representing principal amounts due. University-held real estate investments are recorded at market value.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (generally determined on the weighted average method) or market value.

Plant

Property, plant, equipment, and books (other than rare books) and materials that are part of a catalogued library, are stated principally at cost at the date of acquisition, or fair market value at the date of donation in the case of gifts. Maintenance or renovation expenditures of $50,000 or more are capitalized only to the extent that such expenditures prolong the life of the asset, or otherwise enhance its capacity to render service. Consistent with current generally accepted accounting principles for public colleges and universities, depreciation on plant assets is not recorded. Since 1991, the Academic Division has capitalized all equipment with an original cost of $2,000 or more, and with a useful life of at least two years.

Reclassifications

Certain 1997 activities and balances were reclassified to conform to classifications currently in use.

 

NOTE 1: Endowment and Similar Funds

The major portion of the University's endowment and similar funds is maintained in a single investment pool named the University Pooled Endowment Fund. The University has adopted an investment objective whereby the average annual return of the University Pooled Endowment Fund over rolling five-year periods should equal the rate of infiation (measured by the Consumer Price Index) plus its average level of spending from endowment income. The annual return for the Pooled Endowment Fund was 14.3 percent in 1998 and 17.3 percent in 1997. These percentages have been computed using realized and unrealized gains and losses and investment income. The rate of infiation plus the average level of spending from endowment income was 6.4 percent in 1998 and 7.3 percent in 1997. 

The Pooled Endowment Fund is pooled using a market value basis, with each individual fund subscribing to or disposing of units (permanent shares) on the basis of the market value per unit at the beginning of the calendar month within which the transaction takes place. A summary of endowment and similar funds at market value follows:

Endowment and Similar Funds as of June 30, 1998 (in thousands)

 

Pooled Endowment Fund

Separately Invested Funds

Total

Mutual and Money Market Funds

$ 112,662

$ 9,821

$ 122,483

Repurchase Agreements -

--

232,327

232,327

U.S. Government Securities

186,122

3,090

189,212

Corporate and Municipal Bonds

21,041

1,471

22,512

Corporate Notes

4,031

15,690

19,721

International Bonds and Notes -

16,965

 

16,965

Common and Preferred Stock

441,268

15,117

456,385

Advances to Foundations (Note 3c) -

 

45,596

45,596

Real Estate and Other Tangible Property -

 

1,280

1,280

Mortgages -

5,721

 

5,721

Other Intangible Property -

286,198

 

286,198

Total Assets

$ 1,074,008

$ 324,392

$ 1,398,400

Investment Income

$ 24,703

$ 5,424

$ 30,127

Realized Net Gain

102,628

1,532

104,160

Unrealized Net Gain

2,448

1,446

3,894

Pooled Endowment Fund

 

 

 

Number of Permanent Shares

690,142

 

 

Number of Participating Shares

691,217

 

 

Market Value Per Share

$ 1,528.24

 

 

Earnings Per Share

$ 36.85

 

 

Distribution Per Share -- Class A

$ 53.94

 

 

Distribution Per Share -- Class B

$ 73.99

 

 

Endowment and Similar Funds as of June 30, 1997 (in thousands)

Pooled Endowment Fund

Separately Invested Funds

Total

Mutual and Money Market Funds

$ 118,869

$ 7,346

$ 126,215

Repurchase Agreements

 

236,451

236,451

U.S. Government Securities

134,911

2,905

137,816

Corporate and Municipal Bonds

22,131

1,483

23,614

Corporate Notes

18,475 -

 

18,475

International Bonds and Notes

18,501

 

18,501

Common and Preferred Stock

532,247

12,883

545,130

Advances to Foundations (Note 3c)

--

37,389

37,389

Real Estate and Other Tangible Property

--

1,287

1,287

Mortgages

8,404

--

8,404

Other Intangible Property

82,287

--

82,287

Total Assets

$ 935,825

$ 299,744

$ 1,235,569

Investment Income

$ 22,839

$ 4,139

$ 26,978

Realized Net Gain

48,905

1,041

49,946

Unrealized Net Gain

62,469

3,460

65,929

Pooled Endowment Fund

 

 

 

Number of Permanent Shares

672,202

 

 

Number of Participating Shares

665,336

 

 

Market Value Per Share

$ 1,372.98

 

 

Earnings Per Share

$ 39.22

 

 

Distribution Per Share -- Class A

$ 51.16

 

 

Distribution Per Share -- Class B

$ 69.24

 

 

 

 

NOTE 2: Investment Risk

The relative risk associated with the University's financial assets is detailed below.

Cash: All cash of the University is maintained in accounts that are collateralized in accordance with the Virginia Security for Public Deposits Act, Section 2.1-359, et.seq., of the Code of Virginia.

Investments: The investment policy goals, objectives, and guidelines are established by the Finance Committee of the Board. The University's cash equivalents and investments are categorized by levels of credit risk as described below:

Category 1 -- Insured or registered securities or securities held by the University of Virginia or its agent in the University's name 

Category 2 -- Uninsured and unregistered, with securities held by the counterparty's trust department or agent in the University of Virginia's name. None of the University's investments are classified as category 2 investments.

Category 3 -- Uninsured and unregistered, with securities held by the counterparty, or by its trust department or agent but not in the University of Virginia's name. None of the University's investments are classified as category 3 investments.

Under authorization of the Board of Visitors, the University ofVirginia, through its agent, Fiduciary Trust Company International, lends U.S. Government and equity securities to various broker-dealers on a temporary basis for cash, which is then reinvested. All security loan agreements are collateralized by cash totaling at least 102 percent of the market value of the loaned securities. Securities on loan at June 30, 1998 and 1997 are presented as non-categorized in the schedule of custodial credit risk. All security loans can be terminated on demand by either the University or the borrower and the average term of the loans is less than one week. This maturity is matched with the term to maturity of the investment of the cash collateral by investing the majority in overnight repurchase agreements while a small percentage is loaned to the Real Estate Foundation. Securities loaned as of June 30, 1998 had a carrying value of $259,391,000 and a market value of $307,397,000. Cash collateral received totaled $319,233,000. As such, the University has no assumed credit risk.

The University from time to time may use, through its investments and through investments in pooled funds, a variety of derivative securities including futures, options, and forward foreign currency contracts. These financial instruments are used to modify market risk exposure. Futures contracts and options on futures contracts are traded on organized exchanges and require collateral or margin in the form of cash or marketable securities. The net change in the futures contract value, if any, is settled with a cash transaction on a daily basis. Holders of futures contracts look to the exchange for performance under the contract and not the entity holding the offsetting futures position. Accordingly, the amount of risk due to non-performance of counterparties to the futures contracts is minimal. Foreign exchange contracts are used to protect the University's portfolio against fiuctuations in the values of foreign currencies. The credit risk of forward currency contracts traded over-the-counter lies with the counterparty. Asset swap contracts are privately negotiated agreements between two participants to exchange the return stream derived from their assets to each other without exchanging underlying assets. The University uses asset swaps to gain exposure to certain market sectors in lieu of direct investment. The credit risk lies with the intermediary who arranges the asset swap. As of June 30, 1998, the market value of the University's derivative exposure consisted of $50,326,000 in commitments to sell futures contracts, $204,000 in commitments to purchase options and warrants, $1,017,000 in commitments to sell options and warrants, $467,000 in commitments to purchase forward foreign exchange contracts, $7,970,000 in commitments to sell forward foreign exchange contracts, $3,070,000 in commitments to purchase asset swap contracts, and $2,838,000 in commitments to sell asset swap contracts.

 


Categorization of Investment risk for assets held as of June 30, 1998 (in thousands)

 

Category 1

Non-Categorized

Cost

Market Value

U.S. Government Securities

$ 209,995

$ 199,131

$ 409,126

$ 415,613

Corporate Bonds -

41,650

 

41,650

43,460

Corporate Notes -

31,109

 

31,109

31,190

Common and Preferred Stocks

200,336

57,380

257,716

456,385

Municipal Securities -

366

 

366

384

International Bonds and Notes -

17,439

 

17,439

16,965

Repurchase Agreements -

289,872

 

289,872

289,872

Mutual and Money Market Funds -

 

142,114

142,114

138,881

Real Estate and Other Tangible Property -

 

398

398

1,280

Mortgages -

 

5,721

5,721

5,721

Other Intangible Property -

--

236,410

236,410

289,758

Total

$ 790,767

$ 641,154

$ 1,431,921

$ 1,689,509

 


Categorization of Investment risk for assets held as of June 30, 1997 (in thousands)

 

Category 1

Non-Categorized

Cost

Market Value

U.S. Government Securities

$ 201,369

$ 109,572

$ 310,941

$ 310,982

Corporate Bonds

35,161

--

35,161

45,025

Corporate Notes

18,187

--

18,187

18,640

Common and Preferred Stocks

234,432

87,629

322,061

545,130

Municipal Securities

562

--

562

621

International Bonds and Notes

17,290

--

17,290

17,445

Repurchase Agreements

262,449

--

262,449

262,449

Mutual and Money Market Funds

--

151,772

151,772

169,516

Real Estate and Other Tangible Property

--

398

398

1,287

Mortgages

--

8,404

8,404

8,404

Other Intangible Property

--

86,580

86,580

85,139

Total

$ 769,450

$ 444,355

$ 1,213,805

$ 1,464,638

 

 

NOTE 3: Balance Sheet Details

a. Accounts receivable

Current Fund accounts receivable as of June 30 include the following (in thousands):

 

 

1998  1997

Patient Care

$ 106,466

$ 87,888

Estimated Amounts Due from Third-Party Payors

9,470

15,343

Grants and Contracts

17,300

14,524

Health Services Foundation

5,993

11,664

Other

6,122

7,105

Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

(49,076)

(39,442)

Total

$ 96,275

$ 97,082

b. Notes receivable

Notes receivable as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, are reported net of the allowance for uncollectible student loans which amounted to $2.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

c. Advances to foundations

The University advances funds to affiliated foundations to enable the foundations to acquire real property in areas near the University and to enhance foundation operations. Foundations are expected to make principal repayments as funds become available. The Board of Visitors has authorized up to $55 million for advances to the University of Virginia Real Estate Foundation from unrestricted quasi-endowment funds. Advances as of June 30 include the following (in thousands):

 

 

1998  1997

Unrestricted Current Funds

$ 106,466

$ 87,888

University of Virginia Auxiliary Services Foundation

$ 0

$ 500

Unrestricted Quasi-Endowment Funds

University of Virginia Real Estate Foundation

$ 45,596

$ 37,389

Expendable Plant Funds

University of Virginia Law School Foundation

$ 6,500

$ 6,500  

d. Investment in plant

Investment in plant as of June 30 consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

1998  1997

Land

$ 16,906

$ 15,098

Improvements Other than Buildings

71,231

66,970

Buildings

881,307

802,957

Equipment

430,957

413,382

Library Books

64,440

58,412

Construction in Progress

48,909

93,633

Unamortized Bond Issue/Discount Cost

1,555

1,735

Total

$ 1,515,305

$ 1,452,187

e. Restatement of prior year balances

Certain June 30, 1997 balances have been restated to refiect their true classification. Current Funds have been adjusted by $9,661 to refiect a reclassification of cash and fund balance from Current Restricted to Current Unrestricted.

f. Interfund obligations

Interfund obligations are recorded on each fund as due to/due from other funds. Such borrowings are authorized in advance by the Board of Visitors or administrative action. The borrowings have identifiable repayment schedules in most instances and provide needed working capital or cash advances for special projects. Interest is charged in appropriate instances. Amounts due from and payable to other funds as of June 30 are as follows:

 

Due From Other Funds • 1998 • (in thousands)

Due to Other Funds Current Funds Endowment Funds Plant Funds Agency Funds Total

Current Funds

$ --

$ 3,718

$ 450

$ 359

$ 4,527

Endowment and Similar Funds

--

--

--

29,808

29,808

Plant Funds

14,754

--

--

--

14,754

Total

$ 14,754

$ 3,718

$ 450

$ 30,167

$ 49,089

Due From Other Funds • 1997 • (in thousands)

Due to Other Funds

Current Funds

Endowment Funds

Plant Funds

Agency Funds

Total

Current Funds

$ --

$ 3,034

$ 460

$ 320

$ 3,814

Endowment and Similar Funds

--

--

--

23,076

23,076

Plant Funds

12,180

--

--

--

12,180

Total

$ 12,180

$ 3,034

$ 460

$ 23,396

$ 39,070

 

 

Note 4: Long-Term Debt

 

 

 

 

As of June 30

 

Interest Rate Maturity 1998 1997

 

 

 

(in thousands)

Plant Funds

 

 

 

 

Revenue Bonds Medical Center Series 1993A

4.0% to 5.2%

1999-2015

$ 40,175

$ 43,445

Medical Center Series 1989E

6.0% to 7.0%

2001-2013

55,875

55,875

University of Virginia Series 1995A

variable

2020

5,340

6,100

University of Virginia Series 1993B

4.25% to 5.375%

1999-2020

55,620

57,360

Clinch Valley College Series 1973B

5.6% to 5.875%

1999-2011

310

325

Commonwealth of Virginia Bonds

3.8% to 9.25%

1999-2016

59,861

64,192

Notes Payable to VCBA

3.75% to 5.0%

1999-2017

4,600

--

Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund Leases Payable

3.85% to 5.0%

1999-2003

20,394

18,699

Other

various

1999-2003

322

725

Total

 

 

$ 242,497

$ 246,721

 


Long-term debt matures for each of the next five years and in the aggregate (in thousands):

 

1998-1999

$ 14,486

1999-2000

13,840

2000-2001

14,463

2001-2002

13,274

2002-2003

11,131

Later years

175,303

Total

$ 242,497

On February 26, 1998, the Commonwealth of Virginia, on behalf of the University of Virginia, issued $8,012,000 of Series 1998 Refunding Bonds with interest rates ranging from 3.5% to 5.0% to refund $7,375,000 of outstanding 1992 Series A, 1992 Series C, 1992 Series D, and 1994 bonds with interest rates ranging from 4.6% to 6.0%. Though the refunding resulted in an accounting loss of $637,000 for the year ended June 30, 1998, the University in effect reduced the aggregate debt service obligation by $485,000 over the next fifteen years and obtained an economic gain (difference between the present values of the old and new debt service) of $368,000.

 

NOTE 5: Affiliated Companies

Blue Ridge Health Alliance, Inc. The Medical Center is a participant with the Health Services Foundation (HSF) in Blue Ridge Health Alliance, Inc. (Blue Ridge Health Alliance or the Corporation), a joint venture to develop and operate a managed health care organization in central and western Virginia and certain counties in West Virginia. Blue Ridge Health Alliance, a for-profit corporation, was formed in April 1994, to develop a regional network of physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers through which to deliver health benefits to insured and self-funded employers and other groups. QualChoice of Virginia Health Plan, Inc. (QualChoice) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation formed to operate a health maintenance organization (HMO) serving employers and other groups in the Commonwealth of Virginia. QualChoice commenced operations on January 4, 1995.

Blue Ridge Health Alliance has authorized capital stock consisting of one million two (1,000,002) shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"). The authorized shares of common stock consist of 1,000,000 shares of Class A Voting Common Stock and two shares of Class B Voting Common Stock.

In 1994, the Medical Center and HSF each executed a Shareholders Subscription Agreement under which each agreed to contribute $4,550,000 as equity capital. Subsequently, the Medical Center and HSF each were issued one share of Class B Voting Common Stock and shares of Class A Voting Common Stock. Except for the original obligations of the founding shareholders under the Founding Shareholders' Subscription Agreement, no shareholder has an obligation to make any loans, advances, or additional equity contributions whatsoever to the capital of the Corporation. The shareholders have acknowledged and agreed that the Corporation is expected to retain its earnings in order to finance growth and that there is no expectation that the Corporation will pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

The Medical Center has contributed a total of $15,000,000 to Blue Ridge Health Alliance during the period ended June 30, 1998. Also, on April 6, 1998, the Medical Center loaned $3,800,000 to the Corporation due on July 6, 1998, and bearing interest at 6.25% per annum. In July, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Corporation issued a capital call to HSF and the Medical Center for $5,000,000. HSF elected not to participate in this capital call in accordance with their rights prescribed in the Shareholders Agreement; according, the Medical Center contributed the entire $5,000,000 by converting the $3,800,000 loan to capital and contributing $1,200,000 in cash. This contribution increased the Medical Center's percentage ownership to 52.05%. By agreement between HSF and the Medical Center, HSF relinquished its share of Class B Voting Common Stock to the Medical Center. Corporate actions enumerated in the Amended Articles of Incorporation require approval of the holders of all of the shares of Class B Voting Common Stock. Except for this special voting requirement, the shares of Class A and Class B Voting Common Stock have equal rights, privileges, and dividend distribution rights.

A summary of the net investment in Blue Ridge Health Alliance follows. Complete financial statements for Blue Ridge Health Alliance, Inc. can be obtained from the corporate offices: 1807 Seminole Trail, Suite 201, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901.

Central Virginia Health Network, Inc. In May 1995, the Medical Center joined the Central Virginia Health Network, Inc. (CVHN), a partnership of eight Richmond area hospitals. Central Virginia Health Network was formed to provide an efficient and coordinated continuum of care, with services ranging from acute hospital treatment to primary physician care and home health services.

The Medical Center originally paid $100 for 10,000 shares of common stock and $109,900 as additional paid-in-capital. In addition, the Medical Center is obligated for monthly dues to Central Virginia Health Network of $8,375. A summary of the net investment in CVHN follows. Complete financial statements can be obtained from the registered agent: Steven D. Gravely, Esq., Mezullo and McCandish, Post Office Box 796, Richmond, Virginia 23206.

University of Virginia/HEALTHSOUTH L.L.C. The Medical Center entered into a joint venture with HEALTHSOUTH Corporation to establish an acute rehabilitation facility. The new facility, located at the University's science and research park in Charlottesville, Virginia, provides patient services to the region. The Medical Center made a capital contribution of $2,000,000 to capitalize the joint venture in May 1996, which represents a 50 percent interest in the joint venture. A summary of the net investment in HEALTHSOUTH follows. Complete financial statements can be obtained from the managing member: HEALTHSOUTH Corporation, 7700 East Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23294.

Valiance Health, L.L.C. In November 1997, the Medical Center became a participant with Rockingham Memorial Hospital and Augusta Health Care, Inc. in Valiance Health, L.L.C. (Valiance), a joint venture engaging in the business of integrating and coordinating the delivery of health care services in central and western Virginia. The Medical Center contributed $100,000 in initial capital which entitles it to a pro-rata distribution of any profits and losses of Valiance

HealthCare Partners, Inc. In May 1995, HealthCare Partners, Inc. (HealthCare Partners), a non-stock, non-profit corporation, was established to support networking, external business relationships with neighboring hospital and physicians groups, and expansion of primary care activities. The Medical Center and the Health Services Foundation are the primary contributors to the funding of the corporation. The corporation is governed by a board of directors composed of University of Virginia Health Sciences Center staff, community members, and University of Virginia Board of Visitors appointees.

 

Affiliated COMPANIES As of June 30, 1998 (in thousands)

 

Blue Ridge Health Alliance Central Virginia Health Network HEALTH-SOUTH Valiance

Common Stock and Equity Contributions

$ 23,958

$ 233

$ 2,000

$ 100

Share of Income/(Loss)

(23,207)

(76)

254

--

Net Investment

$ 751

$ 157

$ 2,254

$ 100

Affiliated COMPANIES As of June 30, 1997 (in thousands)

 

Blue Ridge Health Alliance Central Virginia Health Network HEALTH-SOUTH Valiance

Common Stock and Equity Contributions

 $ 8,958

$ 232

$ 2,000

$ --

Share of Income/(Loss)

(14,116)

10

--

--

Net (Liability)/Investment

$ (5,158)

$ 242

$ 2,000

$ --

 

NOTE 6: Affiliated Foundations

The financial statements do not include the assets, liabilities, or fund balances of the University of Virginia Health Services Foundation or the University

of Virginia Real Estate Foundation. These foundations are separately incorporated entities and the related financial statements are examined by other auditors. The University received gifts from these and other foundations amounting to approximately $20.2 million and $25.9 million during 1998 and 1997, respectively. The condensed summary here is based solely upon the reports of other auditors and the management of the foundations.

 

Affiliated Foundations Condensed Balance Sheet (in thousands)

 

Health Services Foundation
As of June 30
Real Estate Foundation (Parent Only)
As of June 30

 

Unaudited

Audited

Unaudited

Audited

 

1998

1997

1998

1997

Assets

 

 

 

 

Current Assets Due From the University

$ 316

$ 464

$ --

$ --

Other Current Assets

43,166

53,423

9,705

1,797

Other Assets

76,124

82,225

72,214

53,312

Total

$ 119,606

$ 136,112

$ 81,919

$ 55,109

Liabilities and Fund Balance Current Liabilities Due To the University

$ 3,620

$ 11,663

$ --

$ --

Other Current Liabilities

31,981

34,650

8,905

1,025

Long-term Debt Due To the University

--

--

45,592

37,389

Other Long-term Debts

40,751

42,304

17,886

10,016

Fund Balance

43,254

47,495

9,536

6,679

Total

$ 119,606

$ 136,112

$ 81,919

$ 55,109

Affiliated Foundations Condensed Statement of Revenues and Expenditures (in thousands)

 

Health Services Foundation
For the Years Ended June 30
Real Estate Foundation (Parent Only)
For the Years Ended June 30

 

Unaudited

Audited

Unaudited

Audited

 

1998

1997

1998

1997

Revenues

 

 

 

 

Professional and Technical Services Provided to the University

$ 18,200

$ 18,831

$ --

$ --

Rental Income From the University

--

--

1,076

1,032

Other

148,187

130,299

1,230

620

Total

$ 166,387

$ 149,130

$ 2,306

$ 1,652

Expenditures

 

 

 

 

Office Space and Administrative Services Provided by the University

$ 612

$ 584

$ --

$ --

Clinical Operations Provided by the University

4,840

4,840

--

--

Gifts to the University

6,507

6,260

87

178

Other

158,569

155,765

1,833

1,567

Total

$ 170,528

$ 167,449

$ 1,920

$ 1,745

 

 

NOTE 7: Retirement Plans

Employees of the University are employees of the Commonwealth. Substantially all full-time classified salaried employees participate in a defined benefit pension plan administered by the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Information relating to this plan is available at the statewide level only in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Commonwealth, not the University, has overall responsibility for contributions to this plan.

Substantially all full-time faculty, certain administrative staff, and Health Care Professionals participate in Faculty Optional Retirement Plans. These are fixed-contribution plans where the retirement benefits received are based upon the employer and employee contributions (all of which are paid by the University), and the interest and dividends. Individual contracts issued under the plans for full-time faculty and certain administrative staff provide for full and immediate vesting of both the University's and the participant's contributions. Health Care Professional's employer contributions fully vest after one year of employment. Total pension costs under the plans were approximately $24.3 million and $22.5 million for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Contributions to the Optional Retirement Plans were calculated using base salaries of $233.9 million and $215.9 million for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The contribution percentage amounted to 10.4 percent in each year.

NOTE 8: Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pension Benefits

The Commonealth of Virginia participates in the VRS administered statewide group life insurance program which provides postemployment life insurance benefits to eligible retired and terminated employees. The Commonwealth also provides health care credits against the monthly health insurance premiums of its retirees who have at least 15 years of state service and participate in the state health plan. Information related to these plans is available at the statewide level in the Commonwealth's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

NOTE 9: Self-Insurance

Beginning July 1, 1995, all University employees had an option to participate in the University's self-funded, comprehensive medical care benefits program. The cost of medical care is paid out of employee and employer contributions and is held in a separate bank account. The University has contracted with QualChoice of Virginia of Blue Ridge Health Alliance, Inc., a third-party administrator, to provide administrative services for this health care benefits program. As of June 30, 1998 and 1997, cash and investments of $2,799,000 and $602,000 were in the account, respectively. The estimated liability for outstanding claims at June 30, 1998 and 1997, was $7,514,000 and $2,821,000, respectively.

NOTE 10: Funds Held in Trust By Others

Assets of funds held by trustees for the benefit of the University are not refiected in the accompanying balance sheet. The University has irrevocable rights to all or a portion of the income of these funds, but the assets of the funds are not under the management of the University. The following refiects the market value of these funds as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, and the amount of income received from the trustees during the years then ended (in thousands):

 

 

1998 1997

Market Value of Funds Held by Trustees for the Benefit of the University

$ 141,287

$ 136,936

Income Received from Funds Held by Trustees for the Benefit of the University

$ 4,346

$ 3,995

 

 

 

NOTE 11: Pledges

Outstanding pledges to the University amounted to $60.8 million and $62.1 million as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Included in these totals are $4.0 million and $6.7 million respectively, of pledges relating to plant construction. It is not practicable to estimate the net realizable value of such pledges and, therefore, they are not refiected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 12: Commitments and Contingencies

Contractual commitments
As of June 30, 1998, the University was a party to construction contracts and commitments totaling approximately $67.1 million of which $45.1 million had been incurred. The University's commitments for equipment, leases, and services are as follows:


1998-99

$ 8,050,000

1999-00

4,413,000

2000-01

3,212,000

2001-02

1,681,000

2002-03

911,000

2003-04

176,000


The total rental expense for all property and equipment was approximately $9.4 million and $7.9 million for the years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

Prior bond defeasance
In prior years, certain outstanding bonds have been defeased by placing assets in irrevocable trusts with escrow agents. Accordingly, these assets and the liability for the defeased bonds are not refiected in the accompanying financial statements. As of June 30, 1998, $25.3 million of the defeased bonds remain outstanding. 

Litigation
The University is a defendant in a number of legal actions. While the final outcome cannot be determined at this time, management is of the opinion that the liability, if any, for these legal actions will not have a material effect on the University's financial position.

NOTE 13: Direct Lending

The University began participating in the Federal Direct Lending Program in July, 1995. For the year ended June 30, 1998, the Current Restricted Fund additions for federal grants and contracts of $170.1 million and the Current Restricted Fund expenditures for scholarships and fellowships of $98.3 million include $54.5 million for direct lending, respectively. For the year ended June 30, 1997, the Current Restricted Fund additions for federal grants and contracts of $158.5 million and the Current Restricted Fund expenditures for scholarships and fellowships of $96.3 million include $54.0 million for direct lending, respectively.

NOTE 14: Subsequent Event

Subsequent to June 30, 1998, stock markets have experienced significant declines. University management estimates the market value of investments held by the University's Pooled Endowment Fund declined approximately 6 percent as of September 30, 1998. The amount of assets and reserves required to meet future obligations are based, in part, on long-term investment returns. Management does not expect the recent decline in market value to have a significant effect on future funding requirements.