2018 City of Shakopee Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

CITY OF SHAKOPEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2018

NOTE 4 – DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) B. Investments (Continued)

Credit Risk: This is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of the investment. Minnesota Statutes 118A.04 and 188A.05 limit investments that are in the top two ratings issued by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations. The City’s investment policy references Minnesota Statutes and further limits the types of investments that the City is allowed to invest in. The Commission’s policy states to ensure safety, it is the policy of the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission that when Considering an investment, all depositories under consideration be cross-checked against existing investments to make certain that funds in excess of insurance limits are not made in the same institution unless collateralized as outlined below. Furthermore, the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission will approve all financial institutions, brokers, and advisers with which the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission will do business. Custodial Credit Risk – Investments: For an investment, this is the risk that in the event of the failure of the counterparty, the City will not be able to recover the value of its investments or collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The City’s investment policy states all securities purchased, including appropriate collateral, shall be placed with an independent third party for custodial safekeeping. The Commission’s policy states they will minimize risk by only purchasing investments that are held in safekeeping with a Federal Reserve bank, United States Bank with corporate trust powers, a primary reporting dealer to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a broker dealer having its principal executive office in Minnesota and that designated brokers have insurance through the SIPC (Securities Investor Protection Corporation). As of December 31, 2018, all investments of the City and the component units were insured, registered and held by the City or its agent and in the City’s name, or by the SPUC and in the SPUC’s name. Interest Rate Risk: This is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. The City’s policy states the investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and liquidity needs. To the extent possible, the City shall attempt to match its investments in short-term operating funds with anticipated cash flow requirements. Unless matched to a specific cash flow, the City will not directly invest in securities maturing more than ten years from the date of purchase. Long-term funds shall not be invested in securities exceeding 10 years in modified duration, at time of purchase. The Commission’s policy states that will minimize interest rate risk by structuring the investment portfolio so that securities mature to meet cash requirements for ongoing operation, thereby avoiding the need to sell securities on the open market prior to maturity. Concentration of Credit Risk: This is the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of an investment in a single issuer. According to the City’s investment policy, the aggregate investment portfolio shall be diversified by:  Limiting investments to avoid over concentration in securities from a specific issuer or business sector.  Limiting investments in securities that have higher credit risks.  Investing in securities with varying maturities.  Continuously investing a portion of the portfolio in readily available funds, such as Local Government Investment Pools (LGIP), money market funds or repurchase agreements to ensure appropriate liquidity is maintained in order to meet ongoing obligations. 63