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WS - C - City of Tiffin 2024 - Auditor's Report - Final
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Notes to Basic Financial Statements
NOTE 4 – PENSION PLAN (CONTINUED)
H. Sensitivity of the C it y's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the
Discount Rate
The following presents the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated using the
discount rate of 7.00%, as well as what the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability
would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1% lower (6.00%) or 1% higher (8.00%) than
the current rate.
1% Decrease in Current 1% Increase in
Discount Rate Discount Rate Discount Rate
(6.0%) (7.0%) (8.0%)
City's proportionate share of the net
pension liability $ 1,139,342 $ 525,220 $ 10,568
I. IPERS Fiduciary Net Position
Detailed information about IPERS' fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued IPERS
financial report which is available on IPERS' website at www.ipers.org.
NOTE 5 – COMPENSATED ABSENCES
City employees accumulate a limited amount of earned but unused vacation and compensatory time
for subsequent use or for payment upon termination, retirement, or death. These accumulations are
not recognized as disbursements by the City until used or paid. The City's approximate liability for
earned other leave payable to employees at June 30, 2024, primarily relating to the General Fund is
$114,683.
This liability has been computed based on rates of pay as of June 30, 2024.
NOTE 6 – RISK MANAGEMENT
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft, damage to and destruction of
assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters. These risks are covered by
the purchase of commercial insurance. The City assumes liability for any deductibles and claims in
excess of coverage limitations. Settled claims from these risks have not exceeded commercial
insurance coverage in any of the past three fiscal years.
NOTE 7 – DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
The City has entered into a development agreement to assist in certain urban renewal projects. The
agreement requires the City to rebate portions of the incremental property tax paid by the developer
in exchange for the construction of buildings and certain infrastructure improvements by the
developers.
The total to be paid by the City under the agreements is not to exceed $16,432,000. The total
amount rebated during the year ended June 30, 2024, was $79,394. The outstanding balance of the
agreements at June 30, 2024, was $15,917,236.
These agreements are not a general obligation of the City. However, the agreements are subject to
the constitutional debt limitation of the City.
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