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Matter 25-1287

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.

Budget & Finance City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 24 Nov 2025
4 Documents on file 15 MB · 4 extracted · 4 AI summaries
File
25-1287
Type
Strategic Support
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
24 Nov 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:02

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of San José for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. It recommends accepting the report, which provides a detailed account of the city's financial performance and position. The ACFR is prepared by the Finance Department and includes audited financial statements, management analysis, and statistical data. The report aims to ensure transparency and compliance with accounting standards. The independent auditors expressed an unmodified opinion on the financial statements. The memorandum will be posted on the City’s Council Agenda website for the upcoming City Council meeting.

Key points
  • The ACFR serves as a comprehensive financial document for the City of San José.
  • It includes audited financial statements and aims to provide transparency and accountability.
  • The City Charter requires annual financial statements audited by an independent auditor.
  • The ACFR is prepared by the Accounting Division of the Finance Department.
  • The independent auditors provided an unmodified opinion on the financial statements.
  • The memorandum will be posted on the City’s Council Agenda website for the December 9, 2025 meeting.
Limitations
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/9/25 25-1287 3.3 FROM: Maria Öberg DATE: November 17, 2025 Date: 11/13/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of San José. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) serves as a comprehensive financial document that provides an in-depth account of a government entity's financial performance, position, and cash flows over a specific fiscal year. It aims to offer transparency, accountability, and insight into the City of San José’s (City) financial health, enabling stakeholders, including City Council, residents of San José, creditors, investors, and other interested parties, to make informed decisions. The primary outcome of the ACFR is the creation of a detailed and transparent financial report that accurately reflects the City’s financial status. It includes audited financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and other relevant financial information. The ACFR facilitates...
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Attachment

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The document is the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the City of San José, California, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. It includes contributions from various members of the Finance Department and outlines the city's financial operations, organizational structure, and legal environment. The report is organized into three sections: Introductory, Financial, and Statistical. It provides financial statements, notes, and supplementary information, and includes an independent auditor's report confirming the financial statements are fairly stated. The ACFR also discusses the city's history, governance, and the role of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency.

Key points
  • The report covers the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
  • Prepared by the Finance Department of the City of San José.
  • Includes contributions from various finance professionals.
  • Organized into Introductory, Financial, and Statistical sections.
  • Contains independent auditor's report confirming fair presentation of financial statements.
  • Discusses the city's governance structure and history.
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Attachment ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED June 30, 2025 2025 CITY OF SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA City of San José California Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Year Ended June 30, 2025 Prepared by the Finance Department Maria Öberg Director of Finance ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT City of San José Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Project Team Maria Öberg Director of Finance Victor Lo, CPA Deputy Director of Finance Finance Department Financial Statement Review and Coordination Philana Yang Principal Accountant Vicky Szeto Principal Accountant Kei Motonishi Supervising Accountant Jovilita Oliveras Supervising Accountant Winter Tsang Senior Accountant Katie Su Senior Accountant Kevin Cardema Senior Accountant Financial Statement Preparation Accountants Gurinder Chhina Govind Das Cindy Duong Lola Gomez, CPA Mia Huang, CPA Accountants Ychi Huynh Jenny Kinney Kim Lam Pedro Romero Margarita Viray Accountants Phillip Vuong Accounting Technician Weekwan Jang Gurprem Mahal Component Unit Financial Statement Coordination Laura Burke, Environmental Services Principal Accountant Mary Soo, Airport Principal Accountant Yen Tiet, Housing Senior Accountant...
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Presentation - est. 15 minutes

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The document outlines the agenda for a council meeting scheduled on December 9, 2025, focusing on the audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It includes presentations on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SARA) Audited Financial Statements, and a report to those charged with governance. Key presenters are identified as Maria Öberg, Victor Lo, and Ben Lau. The document details various audits and engagements, major sections of the financial report, and includes financial statements with figures for total revenues, expenses, and net position. It also discusses the auditor's report, management response, and recommendations for acceptance of the reports.

Key points
  • Council meeting agenda for December 9, 2025.
  • Focus on audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024-2025.
  • Presenters include Maria Öberg, Victor Lo, and Ben Lau.
  • Items discussed include the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, SARA Audited Financial Statements, and a report to those charged with governance.
  • Financial statements include total revenues, expenses, and changes in net position.
  • The auditor's report is unmodified for all opinion units.
  • Management response highlights the city's unqualified audit opinion for four consecutive years.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: 12/09/2025 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Item 3.3 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Item 9.1 SARA Audited Financial Statements Item 3.4 Report to Those Charged with Governance Prepared by the Finance Department Presenters: Maria Öberg, Director of Finance Victor Lo, CPA, Deputy Director – Accounting Ben Lau, CPA, Partner: Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP PRESENTATION OVERVIEW Item 3.3 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report  Audited Financial Statements Overview Item 9.1 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SARA)  Audited Financial Statements Overview Item 3.4 Report to those Charged with Governance     Independent Auditor’s Report Accounting Standards Implemented Audit Results Management Response 2 AUDITS AND ENGAGEMENTS  City of San José Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)  GANN Appropriation Limitation – Agreed-Upon Procedures  San José Mineta International Airport ACFR and Compliance Reports  Wastewater Treatment System Financials  San José Clean Energy Financials  Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SARA) Financials  San José Convention Center and Cultural Facilities  Bond Funds Financial...
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Letter from the Public

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The document outlines strategic observations and frustrations regarding the city's financial situation, highlighting a structural deficit in the General Fund, vulnerabilities in the construction market, and a reliance on grants. It also presents recommendations for the upcoming budget cycle, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to one-time funding rules, a dedicated funding stream for infrastructure preservation, and continued management of pension liabilities. The conclusion notes the city's fiscal constraints despite good management and transparency.

Key points
  • General Fund balance decreased to $640.9 million, with a structural deficit due to rising expenditures outpacing revenue growth.
  • Decline in residential and industrial construction valuation affects fee revenue and future property tax base.
  • Significant drop in Capital Grants and Contributions poses a risk to funding for housing and homelessness solutions.
  • Recommendations include stopping the use of one-time funds for ongoing deficits, establishing a funding stream for infrastructure, and managing pension liabilities.
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12/9/25, 9:03 AM Mail - City Clerk - Outlook Section 3: Strategic Observations & Frustrations 1. General Fund Structural Deficit The General Fund balance dropped to $640.9 million (a decrease of $34.2 million). Frustration: Despite a 6% increase in revenues (driven by Property and Utility Taxes), expenditures rose by 7% (driven by personnel costs and liability claims). We are seeing a "structural deficit" where the cost of providing the same level of service is rising faster than our natural revenue growth. 2. Construction Market Vulnerability The report notes a decline in residential and industrial construction valuation. While commercial valuation was up (driven by data centers), the broader slowdown in housing permits reduces our fee revenue and future property tax base expansion. This is a 3. Reliance on Grants We saw a significant drop in Capital Grants and Contributions (down nearly 28%). Our reliance on state and federal grants for housing and homelessness solutions is a risk factor; when these grant cycles end, the General Fund is often left to pick up the operational tab. Section 4: Recommendations Based on this review, I recommend the Council consider the following...