TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Monthly Report on Investments
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the Monthly Report on Investments for March 2019.
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BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no budgetary or fiscal impacts associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
As of March 31, 2019, the District had the following investments:
|
Public Inst. Bank Deposit Account (Collateralized 110%) |
$22.39 Million |
|
Money Market Accounts (7 small banks - FDIC Insured) |
$1.76 Million |
|
Certificates of Deposit (FDIC Insured) |
$0.00 Million |
|
Treasury Bills |
$39.52 Million |
|
Treasury/Agency Notes |
$0.00 Million |
In compliance with Section 15.0 of Board Policy 349, Investment Policy, the Monthly Report on Investments for March, 2019 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 slightly improving in line with the recent rise of short-term interest rates, although still relatively small primarily due to the District’s Investment Policy restrictions.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
This report does not recommend a course of action with notable advantages or disadvantages.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
This report is being provided to inform the Board of activities of the Treasury Department.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Board Policy 349, Investment Policy
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Monthly Report on Investments For the General Fund March 31, 2019
Approved by:
Claudia L. Allen, Chief Financial Officer
Reviewed by:
Sue Lee, Director of Revenue Management
Prepared by:
Beverly Abad-Fitzgerald, Treasury Administrator