TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Monthly Report on Investments for September and October 2024
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Consider receiving the Monthly Report on Investments for September and October 2024.
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Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Financial Stability and Resiliency
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
This Monthly Investment Report is provided to the Board of Directors to demonstrate 1) the District's compliance with Investment Policy Guidelines and 2) the District's ability to meet its liquidity needs in the near term.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no budgetary or fiscal impacts associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
As of September 30, 2024, the District had the following investments:
Principal Public Deposit Sweep Account (Collateralized 110%)
$ 30.93 Million
Money Market Accounts (7 small banks - FDIC Insured)
$ 1.81 Million
Treasury Bills
$159.77 Million
LAIF
$ 0.04 Million
As of October 31, 2024, the District had the following investments:
Principal Public Deposit Sweep Account (Collateralized 110%)
$ 31.72 Million
Money Market Accounts (7 small banks - FDIC Insured)
$ 1.81 Million
Treasury Bills
$160.42 Million
LAIF
$ 0.04 Million
In compliance with Section 15.0 of Board Policy 349, Investment Policy, the Monthly Report on investments for September and October 2024 is forwarded to the Board of Directors for review.
The portfolio contained in the report is in compliance with Board Policy 349, and the District is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months. Return on the District's investments has been in line with the federal funds rate, as the funds are invested mainly in Treasury bills and Money market funds. The federal reserve started cutting interest rates in September by ...
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