Notes to Financial Statements

As of June 30, 1999

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 University of Virginia's College at Wise 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 reæected 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. Certain less marketable investments, principally real estate and private equity investments, are generally carried at estimated values as determined by management. Because of the inherent uncertainty in the use of estimates, values that are based on estimates may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for the investments. Mortgages held for investment by the endowment fund are recorded at book value representing principal amounts due.

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. The Academic Division capitalizes all equipment with an original cost of $2,000 or more, and with a useful life of at least two years. The Medical Center Division capitalizes all equipment with an original cost of $500 or more and with a useful life of at least two years.

Reclassifications

Certain 1998 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 inæation (measured by the Consumer Price Index) plus its average level of spending from endowment income. The annual return for the Pooled Endowment Fund was 18.4 percent in 1999 and 14.3 percent in 1998. These percentages have been computed using realized and unrealized gains and losses and investment income. The rate of inæation plus the average level of spending from endowment income was 7.0 percent in 1999 and 6.4 percent in 1998.

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, 1999 (in thousands)

 

Pooled Endowment Assets*

Separately Invested Assets

Total

Mutual and Money Market Funds

$ 321,726

$ 8,486

$ 330,212

Repurchase Agreements

--

--

--

U.S. Government Securities

149,814

2,992

152,806

Corporate and Municipal Bonds

47,601

2,539

50,140

Corporate Notes

438

--

438

International Bonds and Notes

--

--

--

Common and Preferred Stock

322,648

16,640

339,288

Advances to Foundations (Note 3c)

--

36,351

36,351

Real Estate and Other Tangible Property

--

1,280

1,280

Mortgages

4,198

--

4,198

Private Placement Investments

399,580

--

399,580

Total Assets
* Includes $24.6 million of trust assets.

$ 1,246,005

$ 68,288

$ 1,314,293

Investment Income

$ 24,902

$ 5,640

$ 30,542

Realized Net Gain

191,877

2,466

194,343

Unrealized Net Gain/(Loss)

(26,167)

378

(25,789)

Pooled Endowment Funds

 

Number of Permanent Shares

691,303

 

 

Number of Participating Shares

698,357

 

 

Market Value Per Share

$ 1,766.38

 

 

Earnings Per Share

$ 33.76

 

 

Distribution Per Share -- Class A

$ 64.95

 

 

Distribution Per Share -- Class B

$ 87.87

 

 

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

 

 

 

Pooled Endowment Assets*

Separately Invested Assets

Total

Mutual and Money Market Funds

$ 112,662

$ 9,892

$ 122,554

Repurchase Agreements

--

232,256

232,256

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

Private Placement Investments

286,198

--

286,198

Total Assets
* Includes $19.1 million of trust 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/(Loss)

2,448

1,446

3,894

Pooled Endowment Funds

 

 

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

 

 

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.

Collateral held for securities lending transactions represents the University's allocated share of cash collateral received and reinvested and securities received for the State Treasury's securities lending program. Information related to the credit risk of these investments and the State Treasury's securities lending program is available on a statewide level in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

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 æuctuations 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, 1999, the market value of the University's derivative exposure consisted of $497,000 in commitments to purchase futures contracts, $3,177,000 in commitments to sell futures contracts, $1,804,000 in commitments to purchase options and warrants, $412,000 in commitments to sell options and warrants, $475,000 in commitments to purchase forward foreign exchange contracts, $256,000 in commitments to sell forward foreign exchange contracts, and $1,346,000 in commitments to purchase asset swap contracts.

 Categorization of Investment risk for assets held as of June 30, 1999 (in thousands)

 

Category 1

Non-Categorized

Cost

Market Value

U.S. Government Securities

$ 404,292

$ --

$ 404,292

$ 397,174

Corporate Bonds

75,128

--

75,128

74,208

Corporate Notes

8,545

--

8,545

8,334

Common and Preferred Stocks

240,465

--

240,465

339,288

Municipal Securities

373

--

373

378

Mutual and Money Market Funds

--

425,061

425,061

429,353

Real Estate and Other Tangible Property

--

398

398

1,280

Mortgages

--

4,198

4,198

4,198

Private Placement Investments

--

272,814

272,814

399,580

Other Intangible Property

--

1,843

1,843

1,843

Total

$ 728,803

$ 704,314

$ 1,433,117

$ 1,655,636

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

Private Placement Investments

--

232,571

232,571

286,197

Other Intangible Property

--

3,839

3,839

3,561

Total

$ 790,767

$ 641,154

$ 1,431,921

$ 1,689,509

 

 

NOTE 3: Balance Sheet Details

a. Accounts receivable

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

 

 

1999

1998

Patient Care

$ 102,298

$ 106,466

Estimated Amounts Due from Third-Party Payors

18,391

9,470

Grants and Contracts

19,841

17,300

Health Services Foundation

7,965

5,993

Other

7,206

5,820

Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

(61,466)

(49,076)

Total

$ 94,235

$ 95,973

b. Notes receivable

Notes receivable as of June 30, 1999 and 1998, are reported net of the allowance for uncollectible student loans which amounted to $2.4 million and $2.1 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):

 

 

1999

1998

Unrestricted Quasi-Endowment Funds

 

 

University of Virginia Real Estate Foundation

$ 36,351

$ 45,596

Expendable Plant Funds

 

 

University of Virginia Law School Foundation

$ --

$ 6,500

d. Investment in plant

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

 

 

1999

1998

Land

$ 17,376

$ 16,906

Improvements Other than Buildings

76,007

71,231

Buildings

898,453

881,307

Equipment

459,134

430,957

Library Books

66,946

64,440

Construction in Process

92,229

48,909

Unamortized Bond Issue/Discount Cost

(1,529)

1,555

Total

$ 1,608,616

$ 1,515,305

e. Restatement of prior year balances

Certain June 30, 1998 balances have been restated to reæect their true classification. Current Funds have been adjusted by $102,000 to reæect a reclassification of cash and fund balance from Current Restricted to Current Unrestricted. Prior year's current unrestricted fund balance has been adjusted $686,000 to restate prior years accounts receivable and other items.

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 --1999-- (in thousands)

 

Due to Other Funds

Current Funds

Endowment Funds

Plant Funds

Agency Funds

Total

Current Funds

$ --

$ 3,133

$ 398

$ 37

$ 3,568

Endowment and Similar Funds

--

--

--

33,730

33,730

Plant Funds

8,694

--

--

--

8,694

Total

$ 8,694

$ 3,133

$ 398

$ 33,767

$ 45,992

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

 

NOTE 4: Long-Term Debt

 

 

 

 

As of June 30

 

Interest Rate Maturity 1999 1998

Plant Funds

 

 

(in thousands)

Revenue Bonds

 

 

 

 

Medical Center Series 1993A

4.1% to 5.2%

2000-2015

$ 36,770

$ 40,175

Medical Center Series 1989E

6.0% to 7.0%

1999

--

55,875

Medical Center Series 1998B

3.5% to 5.0%

2000-2018

6,525

--

Medical Center Series 1999A

4.5% to 5.25%

2001-2013

51,985

--

University of Virginia Series 1995A

variable

2020

5,060

5,340

University of Virginia Series 1998A

4.0% to 5.125%

2000-2024

73,720

--

University of Virginia Series 1993B

4.25% to 5.375%

2000-2020

53,800

55,620

UVA's College at Wise 1973B

5.6% to 5.875%

2000-2011

295

310

Commonwealth of Virginia Bonds

3.8% to 9.25%

2000-2016

55,553

59,861

Notes Payable to VCBA

3.75% to 5.0%

2000-2017

4,455

4,600

UVA's College at Wise Notes

variable

2000

1,175

--

Higher Education Equipment Trust

 

 

 

 

Fund Leases Payable

3.85% to 5.0%

2000-2003

15,079

20,394

Other

various

2000-2003

270

322

Total

 

 

$ 304,687

$ 242,497

On March 3, 1999, the University, on behalf of the Medical Center, issued $51,985,000 in Series 1999A General Revenue Pledge Bonds to advance refund $55,875,000 of outstanding Series E Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds. The net proceeds, together with the funds available in the depreciation reserve fund, were used to purchase U.S. Government securities. These securities were deposited in an irrevocable trust with an escrow agent to provide for the redemption of the 1989 Series E Revenue Refunding Bonds. The refunded Series E Bonds were redeemed on June 1, 1999. Though the advanced refunding resulted in the recognition of an accounting loss of $2,926,000 for the year ended June 30, 1999, the Medical Center in effect reduced its aggregate debt service by $13,664,000 over the next fourteen years. This represents a net present value savings of $5,476,000.

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

1999-2000

$ 17,259

2000-2001

16,723

2001-2002

15,550

2002-2003

13,409

2003-2004

13,151

Later years

228,595

Total

$ 304,687

 

 

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 the 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 Agreements, 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 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; accordingly, 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 the 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 On November 25, 1998, the Medical Center provided a loan to the corporation as evidenced by a promissory note in the amount of $6,678,595 due February 24, 1999 at 4.50% per annum. This note was renewed on February 25, 1999 with a due date of March 26, 1999. The note was renewed again on March 27, 1999 and was structured to have an optional renewal each month. On March 5, 1999, the Medical Center loaned $250,000 to the Corporation, which is due December 31, 1999 and is bearing interest at 4.50% per annum. Effective September 15, 1999, Blue Ridge Health Alliance revised its Shareholders ' Agreement to provide additional capital and to affect a transfer of shares among the shareholders. Under this agreement, the debt owed to the Medical Center was converted to capital. Also, the HSF agreed to provide an additional capital contribution of $12,455,210. Once this contribution has been made by HSF, the University and the HSF will each own 47.70% of the Class A common stock. In addition, the University will transfer to HSF one share of Class B common stock so that both HSF and the University will each own one of the two shares, which have been authorized.

The net investment in Blue Ridge Health Alliance is summarized on page 46. 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. The net investment in CVHN is summarized on page 46. Complete financial statements can be obtained from the registered agent: Steven D. Gravely, Esq., Mezzullo 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, lo cated 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 $2,230,000 to capitalize the joint venture in May 1996, which represents a 47.7% interest in the joint venture. The net investment in HEALTHSOUTH is summarized on page 46. 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 hospitals 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, 1999 (in thousands)

 

Blue Ridge Central Virginia HEALTH-

 

 

Health Alliance Health Network SOUTH Valiance

Common Stock and Equity Contributions

$ 28,958

$ 232

$ 2,230

$ 100

Share of Income/(Loss)

(28,733)

(111)

(1,291)

6

Net Investment

$ 225

$ 121

$ 939

$ 106

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

 

 

Blue Ridge Central Virginia HEALTH-

 

 

Health Alliance Health Network SOUTH Valiance

Common Stock and Equity Contributions

$ 23,958

$ 233

$ 2,000

$ 100

Share of Income/(Loss)

(23,207)

(76)

254

--

Net (Liability)/Investment

$ 751

$ 157

$ 2,254

$ 100

 

 

NOTE 6: Affiliated Companies

The financial statements do not include the assets, liabilities, or fund balances of the University of Virginia Health Services Foundation, the University of Virginia Real Estate Foundation, nor any other 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 $17.5 million and $20.2 million during 1999 and 1998, respectively. The condensed summary on page 46 is based solely upon the reports of other auditors and the management of the foundations.

AFFILIATED FOUNDATIONS CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (in thousands)

 

 

 

Real Estate Foundation

 

Health Services Foundation (Parent Only)

 

As of June 30 As of June 30

Assets

Audited 1998 Unaudited 1999 Audited 1998

Current Assets Due From the University

$ 316

$ --

$ --

Other Current Assets

43,166

8,725

9,909

Other Assets

76,124

86,095

71,694

Total

$ 119,606

$ 94,820

$ 81,603

Liabilities and Fund Balance

 

 

 

Current Liabilities Due To the University

$ 3,620

$ --

$ --

Other Current Liabilities

31,981

7,721

3,900

Long-term Debt Due To the University

--

36,351

45,592

Other Long-term Debts

40,751

42,243

22,782

Fund Balance

43,254

8,505

9,329

Total

$ 119,606

$ 94,820

$ 81,603

AFFILIATED FOUNDATIONS CONDENSED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (in thousands)

 

 

Real Estate Foundation

 

Health Services Foundation (Parent Only)

 

For the Year Ended June 30 For the Years Ended June 30

Revenues

Audited 1998 Unaudited 1999 Audited 1998

Professional and Technical Services Provided to the University

$ 18,200

$ --

$ --

Rental Income From the University

--

1,191

1,076

Other

148,187

1,203

1,455

Total

$ 166,387

$ 2,394

$ 2,531

Expenditures

 

 

 

Office Space and Administrative Services Provided by the University

$ 612

$ --

$ --

Clinical Operations Provided by the University

4,840

--

--

Gifts to the University

6,507

226

87

Other

158,569

3,154

2,126

Total

$ 170,528

$ 3,380

$ 2,213

 

 

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 $26.3 million and $24.3 million for the years ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Contributions to the Optional Retirement Plans were calculated using base salaries of $251.3 million and $233.9 million for the years ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The contribution percentage amounted to 10.5% and 10.4% for the years ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. 

NOTE 8: Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pension Benefits

The Commonwealth 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

All University employees have 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, 1999 and 1998, cash and investments of $9,941,000 and $2,799,000 were in the account, respectively. The estimated liability for outstanding claims at June 30, 1999 and 1998, was $7,441,000 and $7,514,000, respectively.

NOTE 10: Funds Held in Trust By Others

Assets of funds held by trustees for the benefit of the University are not reæected 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 reæects the market value of these funds as of June 30, 1999 and 1998, and the amount of income received from the trustees during the years then ended (in thousands):

 

 

1999

1998

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

$ 147,540

$ 141,287

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

$ 5,864

$ 5,477

NOTE 11: Pledges

Outstanding pledges to the University amounted to $76.8 million and $60.8 million as of June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Included in these totals are $19.7 million and $4.0 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 reæected in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 12: Commitments and Contingencies

Contractual commitments

As of June 30, 1999, the University was a party to construction contracts and commitments totaling approximately $133.5 million of which $76.1 million had been incurred. The University's commitments for equipment, leases, and services are as follows:

 

1999-00

$ 7,656,000

2000-01

3,461,000

2001-02

1,703,000

2002-03

914,000

2003-04

437,000

2004-05

65,000

The total rental expense for all property and equipment was approximately $10.1 million and $9.4 million for the years ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, 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 reæected in the accompanying financial statements. As of June 30, 1999, $12.8 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, 1999, the Current Restricted Fund additions for federal grants and contracts of $179.6 million and the Current Restricted Fund expenditures for scholarships and fellowships of $99.1 million include $53.1 million for direct lending, respectively. 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.

NOTE 14: Year 2000 Compliance

From the beginning of computer technology development, a two-digit standard to represent the year was adopted. When the internal clocks on computers and other equipment roll over from 99 to 00, many programs will not be able to distinguish between the year 2000 and the year 1900 if not corrected.

In order to minimize the disruption to educational and administrative operations, the University has identified, assessed, remediated, and tested mission critical computer systems and other electronic equipment.

Because of the unprecedented nature of the Year 2000 issue, its effects and the success of the University's efforts will not be fully determinable until the year 2000 and thereafter. Management cannot assure that the University is or will be Year 2000 ready, that the University's remediation and testing efforts will be successful in whole or in part, or that parties with whom the University does business will be Year 2000 ready.

 

Finance Staff

 

Leonard W. Sandridge

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Colette Sheehy

Vice President for Management and Budget

Charles T. Gillet

Assistant Vice President for Finance and University Comptroller

Alice W. Handy

University Treasurer

Internal Audit

 

Barbara J. Deily

Director of Audits