Red Lion Area School District New Board Member Orientation Cash Flow & Investment Policies Lisa Amspacher RLASD Business Manager October 18, 2009
Topics Legal Framework Primary Objectives of RLASD Investment Activities Investment Factors Resp. of the Business Manager Ethics & Accountability Audit Information Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asst Fund Cash Flow Facts at RLASD Board Briefing – 1990’s RLASD investment losses Questions?
Primary Objectives of Investment Activities Safety/Security Liquidity Yield
Investment Factors considered in RLASD Investment Policy Short Term Long Term Mid-Range Credit Risk Interest Rate Risk
Responsibilities of the Business Manager Amount of funds invested Interest earned to date Types and amounts of each investment and the interest earned on each. Names of the institutions where investments are placed.
Ethics & Accountability
Conflict of Interest Policy
Audit Information Completed annually Includes verification of amounts and records of all transactions Investment advisor will maintain all documents
Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund
How does the fund work? Cash Flow needs are predicted Income amounts are determined PSDLAF assesses and invests Presented to Board Approved by Board
Cash Flow Facts Guiding Investments $17 Million liquid at most times Soft Budget Freezes Contingency Budget of 1%
Board Briefing – 1990’s Investment Losses at RLASD
Questions?