Vikings Stadium Bond Offer

*Preliminary; subject to change.
Supplement dated January 23, 2014 to Preliminary Official Statement dated January 6, 2014
Relating to the

$397,680,000*
STATE OF MINNESOTA
State General Fund Appropriation
Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series 2014A

$70,255,000*
STATE OF MINNESOTA
State General Fund Appropriation
Bonds, Taxable Series 2014B

The Preliminary Official Statement dated January 6, 2014 is hereby amended and supplemented for the purpose of
providing certain additional, updated information, as follows:

1. On the top right of the front cover, Standard and Poors Rating Group and Fitch Ratings have assigned
ratings of AA and AA, respectively.
2. On the front cover, the last sentence of the last paragraph, Delivery will be made on or about January 31,
2014.
3. On the bottom left of the front cover, Cronin shall be amended to Cronin & Co., Inc.
4. On page 1, Dated Date: Date of delivery, expected to be January 31, 2014.
5. On the front cover and in the second to last paragraph of page 2, Registrar/Paying Agent/Disbursing Agent
is The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
6. The section entitled LITIGATION beginning on page 24 is hereby supplemented and amended by the
replacement in its entirety with the following:
LITIGATION
Except as noted below, there is not now pending or threatened any litigation seeking to restrain or
enjoin the sale, issuance, execution or delivery of the Bonds, or in any manner questioning or
affecting the validity of the Bonds, or the proceedings or authority pursuant to which the Bonds
are to be issued and sold or the Project undertaken, or the respective roles of the State, the
Authority or the City of Minneapolis in connection with the Project. There can be no assurance
that appeals or future litigation relating to such matters may not be commenced, or as to the result
of any such litigation.

Paul Johnson v. Mark Dayton and Minnesota State Legislature (Minnesota Court of Appeals,
Court File No. A13-2062). This case stems from the Stadium Act passed by the Minnesota
Legislature and signed by the Governor in May 2012. A provision of the Stadium Act mandates
that the new stadium be constructed in the city of Minneapolis. Johnson filed the instant action
against the Governor and the Legislature in July 2013. His Amended Complaint, filed in
September, alleges that the Governor and the Legislature violated the law by not providing equal
treatment or equal protection of the law when they discriminated against the people and fans of
Ramsey County and Arden Hills, when they eliminated consideration of the Arden Hills [stadium]
site[.] The Complaint and subsequent Amended Complaint assert nothing about Johnson other
than his name, address, and telephone number. The Amended Complaint requests an injunction
halting stadium construction on the current Metrodome site. The Governor and the Legislature
moved to dismiss, noting that (1) both are immune from suit for debating, passing, and signing
legislation; (2) Johnsons pleadings allege no facts to support a contention that he has suffered an
injury in fact as the result of the challenged actions of Governor and the Legislature; and (3)
Johnsons pleadings fail to state an equal-protection (or any other) claim upon which relief can be
granted. The district court granted the Governor and the Legislatures motion and dismissed the
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action. The court based its decision on both Johnsons lack of standing and Respondents
legislative immunity. The court did not reach the question of Johnsons failure to state a claim
upon which relief can be granted. On November 1, 2013, Johnson appealed to the Minnesota
Court of Appeals. Briefs have been filed with the Minnesota Court of Appeals. A decision on the
merits is still pending. On January 8, 2014, Johnson filed a motion in both the district court and
the Minnesota Court of Appeals requesting an injunction halting demolition of the Metrodome.
The district court denied the motion on that day; the Minnesota Court of Appeals denied it on
January 21, 2014.

Doug Mann v. Minneapolis City Council (Fourth Jud. Dist., Court File No. 27-CV-13-13029). On
November 12, 2013, the district court issued an order dismissing the petition for writ of mandamus
filed by Doug Mann in August, 2013. The petition filed by Mann sought to require the City of
Minneapolis to place the Citys financial contribution to the Project, consisting of $150 million in
support of Project construction costs and additional on-going annual City contributions for
operating costs and capital reserves, on the Citys November, 2013, ballot to satisfy the 1997 City
Charter requirement that stadium spending over $10 million be put to voters. The district court
ruled that in enacting the Stadium Legislation, the Minnesota Legislature preempted the
referendum requirement in Section 13 of the City Charter. On January 9, 2014, Mann filed a
petition for mandamus with the Minnesota Court of Appeals challenging the order of the district
court dismissing his petition for mandamus. Minneapolis moved for expedited review or
establishment of a surety bond. On January 21, 2014, the Minnesota Court of Appeals filed an
order stating that Mann failed to bring a timely appeal of the district court order, denying the
petition for mandamus and denying as moot the motion for expedited consideration or
establishment of a surety bond. Mann has thirty days from the date of filing of the order to file a
petition for review with the Minnesota Supreme Court.

In re Doug Mann, Linda Mann, David Tilsen v. Jim Schowalter, Commissioner of Minnesota
Management and Budget (Minnesota Supreme Court, Court File No. A14-0029). On January 10,
2014, petitioners filed a petition for a writ of prohibition with the Minnesota Supreme Court
requesting an order prohibiting the Commissioner from proceeding with the sale and issuance of
the Bonds contending that the local sales tax revenues dedicated by Minneapolis to repay a portion
of the Bonds violated Article X, 1 of the Minnesota Constitution. The Commissioner opposed
the petition. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority moved to intervene and for an order to
require the petitioners to post a surety bond in the amount of $49.7 million dollars. The Minnesota
Sports Facilities Authoritys motion to intervene was granted. Pursuant to court order, the parties
filed supplemental memoranda on the issue of jurisdiction. On January 21, 2014, the Minnesota
Supreme Court dismissed the petition for a writ of prohibition stating that the Court did not have
original jurisdiction and that the petitioners did not demonstrate that they do not have an adequate
remedy at law. The Court noted in reaching its ruling that: In using the phrase adequate remedy
at law, we do not imply that petitioners have stated, or could state in another proceeding, a claim
upon which relief could be granted. The Minnesota Supreme Court denied as moot the motion of
the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority to require the posting of a surety bond. The Court did
not address the merits of the constitutional issues raised by the petitioners.

While at any given time, including the present, there are numerous civil actions pending against
the State, which could, if determined adversely to the State, affect the States expenditures, and, in
some cases, its revenues, the State Attorney General is of the opinion that, except for the actions
described in Note 19 to the State Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013,
set forth in APPENDIX E and additional actions discussed in the section entitled Litigation in
the Preliminary Official Statement dated January 6, 2014, no pending actions are likely to have a
material adverse effect in excess of $15 million on the States expenditures or revenues during the
Current Biennium.

The following is a discussion of developments regarding the actions described in the referenced
Note 19 that occurred and are subsequent to the date of the financial statements contained in
APPENDIX E, and a description of additional actions that have been initiated against the State
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since the date of the financial statements contained in APPENDIX E and are material for purposes
of this Official Statement.

Kiminski v. Hunt et al and similar matters. In one of the dismissed cases, the remaining defendant
has now asserted claims against the State for indemnity, contribution, negligence and breach of
fiduciary duty. The cross claims of the remaining defendant are the subject of a motion to dismiss.

Skaja v. Minnesota Department of Health, Bearder, et al. v. Minnesota, et al., and Anderson v.
State of Minnesota (Hennepin County District Court). On December 30, 2013, a Settlement
Agreement and Release of Claims (Settlement Agreement) was fully executed by all the parties
in the Skaja and Bearder cases. The claims of the Anderson plaintiffs were voluntarily dismissed
on June 12, 2013. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties agreed to the compromise of
all claims for the purpose of avoiding protracted litigation and that the consideration extended
under the Settlement Agreement was not an admission of liability on the part of Defendants. The
Minnesota Department of Health agreed to pay $975,000 for attorneys fees, costs, and
disbursements, to transfer the blood specimen cards of the minor plaintiffs that had not been
previously destroyed, to permanently eradicate and destroy all newborn screening test results of
the minor plaintiffs, and to operate the Newborn Screening Program in compliance with the
Genetic Privacy Act, Minn. Stat. 13.386 (2012), as now in force or subsequently amended. The
Order for Dismissal was signed by the Court on January 3, 2014.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Revenue (Minnesota Tax Court).
The taxpayer filed an appeal in the Minnesota Tax Court challenging the Commissioners denial
of the taxpayers refund claims. The taxpayer alleges it is entitled to elect a corporate tax
apportionment formula set forth in the Multistate Tax Compact, even though the Minnesota
legislature repealed that provision of the Compact from the Minnesota Statutes in 1987.
Resolution of this case may impact the Commissioners assessments against other multistate tax
filers and may impact refund claims corporate taxpayers have and may file with the
Commissioner. Multiple corporate taxpayers have currently filed about $53 million in refund
claims, with estimated potential total refunds of $700 million.

Steele County v. MnDOT: Waseca County v. MnDOT (Steele County Court File No. 74-CV-12-
2638; Court of Appeals File No. A13-0692). On January 6, 2014, the parties executed a
settlement agreement which calls for MnDOT to complete specified work on former Trunk
Highway 14 in Steele and Waseca counties. The target completion date for the project is 2015,
and no later than 2017. The agreement is conditioned upon enactment by the Minnesota
legislature of a law, duly signed by the Governor, allowing MnDOT to acquire jurisdiction over
former Trunk Highway 14, fund the project, and release the roadway back to the counties. Oral
argument in the Minnesota Court of Appeals action is stayed.
7. The first sentence under the section entitled RATINGS is replaced in its entirety with the following
sentence:
Standard and Poors Rating Group and Fitch Ratings have assigned ratings of AA and AA,
respectively to the Bonds.
8. In APPENDIX B, beginning on page B-13, the section entitled BIENNIUM UPDATES October
Economic Update is hereby supplemented and amended by the replacement in its entirety with the
following:
January Revenue and Economic Update
The States revenue collections and outlook remain positive. The States net general fund receipts
totaled $3.330 billion during the months of November and December, $172 million (5.4 percent)
more than projected in November 2013s Revenue and Expenditure Forecast. Stronger than
projected estimated individual income tax payments provided the largest amount of additional
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revenue for the period. Net receipts from sales and corporate taxes and all other revenues were
also above forecast.

Individual income tax receipts during the last two months of 2013 were $90 million (6.7 percent)
above forecast. Estimated tax payments (declarations) exceed the forecast by $67 million, but that
additional revenue may not be indicative of higher tax liability. Even though fourth quarter
individual estimated payments are not due until January 15, many taxpayers make early payments
on or about December 31 so that they can deduct them on their federal tax returns. This year it
appears more taxpayers made early payments than usual. In addition, average estimated payments
in December were higher than projected, which may imply lower final payments on April 15.
Finally, forecasting fourth quarter estimated payments is particularly challenging this year,
because taxpayers may have responded to the safe harbor provisions related to the new fourth
income tax bracket in ways that are difficult to foresee.

Net sales tax receipts for the months of November and December were $37 million (4.6 percent)
more than forecast. That additional revenue appears to be due to stronger than anticipated
economic activity and possibly larger than anticipated effects of recent law changes. Also, since
most businesses remit sales taxes in the month after a purchase was made, the additional revenue
reflects only the November portion of the Christmas shopping season. Taxes on December sales
will be remitted in January. Corporate tax receipts were $22 million (8.5 percent) above forecast in
November and December. A shortfall in corporate estimated payments (declarations) was more
than made up by lower corporate refunds. Finally, net other revenues exceeded forecast by a
combined $22 million (2.9 percent). Much of that difference appears to be due to the timing of
receipts and refunds.
9. In APPENDIX C, page C-8, the following sentence shall be added to the end of the seventh paragraph in
the section entitled CONTINGENT LIABILITIES State Continuing Appropriations:
MHFA intends to issue the remaining authorization, $14,540,000 in bonds, in February of 2014.

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PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT DATED JANUARY 6, 2014
NEW ISSUE BOOK ENTRY ONLY RATINGS REQUESTED FROM:
Fitch: ___
Standard & Poors: ___
See RATINGS herein
In the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, under existing federal and Minnesota laws, regulations, rulings
and judicial decisions and assuming the accuracy of certain representations and continuing compliance with certain
covenants, interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes and from
taxable net income of individuals, estates or trusts for Minnesota income tax purposes; is includable in the income of
corporations and nancial institutions for purposes of the Minnesota franchise tax; and is not a specic tax preference
item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax or the Minnesota alternative minimum tax applicable to
individuals, estates and trusts, except that such interest must be included in the adjusted current earnings of certain
corporations for purposes of calculating federal alternative minimum taxable income. The interest to be paid on the
Taxable Bonds is includable in gross income of owners thereof for federal income tax purposes, in taxable net income
of individuals, trusts and estates for Minnesota income tax purposes, and in the income of corporations and nancial
institutions for purposes of the Minnesota franchise tax. For a discussion of tax matters see TAX MATTERS herein.
$467,935,000*
STATE OF MINNESOTA
State General Fund Appropriation Bonds
consisting of
$397,680,000* State General Fund Appropriation Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series 2014A
(the Series 2014A Bonds or Tax-Exempt Bonds)
$70,255,000* State General Fund Appropriation Bonds, Taxable Series 2014B
(the Series 2014B Bonds or Taxable Bonds)
(the Series 2014A Bonds and the Series 2014B Bonds are collectively referred as the Bonds)
Dated: Date of delivery Due: As shown on inside front cover
THE BONDS ARE PAYABLE IN EACH FISCAL YEAR ONLY FROM AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA (THE STATE) PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION16A.965 (THE ACT),
AND ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (THE
ORDER) FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS. NO OTHER REVENUES OR ASSETS OF THE STATE ARE PLEDGED
FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF OR INTEREST ON THE BONDS. THE BONDS ARE NOT PUBLIC DEBT OF
THE STATE SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS ON INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT, AND
TAXING POWERS OF THE STATE ARE NOT PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS OR TO ANY PAYMENT THAT THE
STATE AGREES TO MAKE UNDER THE ACT AND THE ORDER. THE BONDS ARE NOT PAYABLE DIRECTLY, IN WHOLE
OR IN PART, FROM A TAX OF STATEWIDE APPLICATION ON ANY CLASS OF PROPERTY, INCOME, TRANSACTION,
OR PRIVILEGE. THE BONDS SHALL BE CANCELLED AND SHALL NO LONGER BE OUTSTANDING ON THE FIRST DAY
OF A FISCAL YEAR FOR WHICH THE LEGISLATURE SHALL NOT HAVE APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO
PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS. AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND
INTEREST ON THE BONDS CONSTITUTE A CONTINUING APPROPRIATION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY
FURTHER ACTION BY THE LEGISLATURE; HOWEVER, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE REDUCED
OR REPEALED IN THEIR ENTIRETY BY THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE. STATE APPROPRIATIONS,
INCLUDING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE UNALLOTMENT, IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 16A.152. SEE NATURE OF OBLIGATION
AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS HEREIN.
The Bonds are subject to optional redemption and mandatory sinking fund redemption, and the Series 2014B Bonds are
subject to optional make-whole redemption, by the State as provided herein. See THE BONDS - Redemption Provisions
herein.
The Bonds will be available in book-entry form only, and initially will be registered in the name of Cede & Co., nominee
of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (DTC), which will act as securities depository for the Bonds.
___________ is the Registrar and Paying Agent (the Paying Agent) and the Disbursing Agent (the Disbursing Agent) for the
Bonds.
The Bonds are offered when, as and if issued by the State and accepted by the Underwriters, subject to the legal opinions of
Kutak Rock LLP, Omaha, Nebraska, Bond Counsel, and of the State Attorney General as to the validity of the Bonds. Certain legal
matters will be passed upon by McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered, as counsel to RBC Capital Markets, LLC,
representative on behalf of the Underwriters. Delivery will be made on or about January 23, 2014.
RBC Capital Markets
J.P. Morgan Wells Fargo Securities
Citigroup Loop Capital Markets Morgan Stanley
Cronin Piper Jaffray & Co.
* Preliminary, subject to change.
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$467,935,000*
STATE OF MINNESOTA

Maturities, Amounts, Interest Rates, Prices or Yields and CUSIPs

$397,680,000* State General Fund Appropriation
Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series 2014A
(the Series 2014A Bonds or Tax-Exempt
Bonds)

Serial Bonds

Maturity
(June 1) Amount*
Interest
Rate
Price or
Yield CUSIP**
2015 $6,500,000
2016 6,760,000
2017 7,030,000
2018 7,385,000
2019 7,750,000
2020 8,140,000
2021 8,545,000
2022 8,975,000
2023 9,425,000
2024 9,895,000
2025 10,390,000
2026 10,910,000
2027 11,455,000
2028 12,025,000
2029 12,630,000
2030 13,260,000
2031 13,920,000
2032 14,620,000
2033 15,350,000

Term Bonds

$89,055,000* Term Bonds due June 1, 2038 Price:
_.___% Yield: _.___% CUSIP**: _________
_.___% Yield: _.___% CUSIP**: _________

$70,255,000* State General Fund Appropriation
Bonds, Taxable Series 2014B

Serial Bonds

Maturity
(June 1) Amount*
Interest
Rate
Price or
Yield CUSIP**
2015 $1,385,000
2016 1,395,000
2017 1,410,000
2018 1,435,000
2019 1,465,000
2020 1,510,000
2021 1,555,000
2022 1,615,000
2023 1,675,000
2024 1,740,000
2025 1,815,000
2026 1,895,000
2027 1,980,000
2028 2,070,000
2029 2,170,000

Term Bonds

_.___% Yield: _.___% CUSIP**: _________
_.___% Yield: _.___% CUSIP**: _________

** Copyright 2014, American Bankers Association. CUSIP data herein are provided by Standard & Poors CUSIP Service
Bureau, a Division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. The CUSIP numbers listed above are being provided solely for the
convenience of Bondholders only at the time of issuance of the Bonds. Neither the State nor the Underwriters make any
representation with respect to such numbers or undertake any responsibility for their accuracy now or at any time in the future.
The CUSIP number for a specific maturity is subject to being changed after the issuance of the Bonds as a result of various
subsequent actions including, but not limited to, a refunding in whole or in part of such maturity or as a result of the procurement
of secondary market portfolio insurance or other similar enhancement by investors that is applicable to all or a portion of certain
maturities of the Bonds.
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THE UNDERWRITERS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING MAY ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONS
THAT STABILIZE OR MAINTAIN THE PRICE OF THE SECURITIES AT A LEVEL ABOVE THAT WHICH
MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVAIL IN THE OPEN MARKET, OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE PRICE OF THE
SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY, INCLUDING OVER-ALLOTMENT AND STABILIZING
TRANSACTIONS. SUCH STABILIZING, IF COMMENCED, MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME.

NO DEALER, BROKER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED BY THE
STATE OR THE UNDERWRITERS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OFFERING MADE HEREBY TO
GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OTHER THAN AS CONTAINED
HEREIN, AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE
RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE OR THE UNDERWRITERS. THIS
OFFICIAL STATEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION OF
AN OFFER TO BUY, NOR SHALL THERE BE A SALE OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES OFFERED
HEREBY BY ANY PERSON IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR SUCH
PERSON TO MAKE SUCH AN OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE.

This Official Statement contains information furnished by the State and other sources, all of which are
believed to be reliable. The State has not independently verified the information contained in TAX MATTERS
and cannot and does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of this information.

The information and expressions of opinion contained herein are subject to change without notice and
neither the delivery of this Official Statement nor any sale made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create
any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the State since the date hereof or that the information
contained herein is correct as of any date subsequent to the date hereof. Such information and expressions of
opinion are made for the purpose of providing information to prospective investors and are not to be used for any
other purpose or relied on by any other party. See CONTINUING DISCLOSURE.

The order and placement of material in this Official Statement, including its appendices, are not to be
deemed a determination of relevance, materiality or importance, and all materials in this Official Statement,
including its appendices, must be considered in their entirety.

This Official Statement contains forecasts, projections, and estimates that are based on current expectations
but are not intended as representations of fact or guarantees of results. If and when included in this Official
Statement, the words expects, forecasts, projects, intends, anticipates, estimates, and analogous
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and any such statements inherently are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements. These forward-
looking statements speak only as of the date of this Official Statement. The State disclaims any obligation or
undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect
any change in the States expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on
which any such statement is based.

THE BONDS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR ANY OTHER
REGULATORY AUTHORITY, NOR HAVE ANY OF THE FOREGOING PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY
OR ADEQUACY OF THIS OFFICIAL STATEMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

The Underwriters have provided the following sentence for inclusion in this Official Statement: The
Underwriters have reviewed the information in this Official Statement in accordance with, and as part of, their
responsibilities to investors under the federal securities laws as applied to the facts and circumstances of this
transaction, but the Underwriters do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information.

To ensure compliance with Treasury Circular 230, taxpayers holding the Bonds are hereby notified that:
(a) any discussion of U.S. federal tax issues in this Official Statement is not intended or written to be relied upon,
and cannot be relied upon, by taxpayers for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on taxpayers
under the Code; (b) such discussion is written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transactions or
matters addressed herein; and (c) taxpayers should seek advice based on their particular circumstances from an
independent tax advisor.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICIALS

GOVERNOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
SECRETARY OF STATE
STATE AUDITOR
ATTORNEY GENERAL
LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR
Mark Dayton
Yvonne Prettner Solon
Mark Ritchie
Rebecca Otto
Lori Swanson
James R. Nobles
COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
James D. Schowalter

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

SUMMARY STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................. 1
OFFICIAL STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 3
THE BONDS ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
General ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Authorization and Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 3
Recent Supreme Court Decision ..................................................................................................................... 3
Bond Terms ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Redemption Provisions .................................................................................................................................... 4
NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS .......................................... 7
General ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Bond Account .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Certain Risks ................................................................................................................................................... 9
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 11
General .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
The Authority ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Grant of Bond Proceeds ................................................................................................................................ 12
SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS .................................................................................................................. 13
BOOK ENTRY SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 13
TAX MATTERS................................................................................................................................................. 15
The Tax-Exempt Bonds ................................................................................................................................. 15
The Taxable Bonds ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Changes in Federal and State Tax Law ......................................................................................................... 20
ERISA CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 21
Plan Asset Regulation ................................................................................................................................... 21
Prohibited Transactions ................................................................................................................................. 22
Purchasers/Transferees Representations and Warranties ............................................................................ 23
Consultation with Counsel ............................................................................................................................ 23
LEGAL OPINION .............................................................................................................................................. 23
FINANCIAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 23
LITIGATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE .......................................................................................................................... 25
FINANCIAL ADVISOR .................................................................................................................................... 26
UNDERWRITING ............................................................................................................................................. 26
RATINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
AUTHORIZATION OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT .......................................................................................... 27

APPENDIX A State Government and Fiscal Administration .......................................... A-1
APPENDIX B State Finances .......................................................................................... B-1
APPENDIX C State Debt ................................................................................................ C-1
APPENDIX D Selected Economic and Demographic Information ................................. D-1
APPENDIX E State Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013 ...... E-1
APPENDIX F Description of Certain Documents .......................................................... F-1
APPENDIX G Continuing Disclosure Undertaking ........................................................ G-1
APPENDIX H Forms of Legal Opinions ......................................................................... H-1
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SUMMARY STATEMENT

(This Summary Statement information is qualified in its entirety by the detailed information contained in this
Official Statement. Investors must read the entire Official Statement to obtain information essential to the making
of an informed investment decision.)

Issuer: State of Minnesota (the State)
Offering $397,680,000
*
State General Fund Appropriation Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series
2014A (the Series 2014A Bonds or the Tax-Exempt Bonds)
$70,255,000
*
State General Fund Appropriation Bonds, Taxable Series 2014B
(the Series 2014B Bonds or the Taxable Bonds)
(The Series 2014A Bonds and the Series 2014B Bonds are collectively
referred to as the Bonds)
Principal Amount: The principal amounts of the Bonds are set forth on the inside front cover page.
Interest: Interest will be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve
30-day months, from the Dated Date (see below) of the Bonds, payable
semiannually on each June 1 and December 1, commencing June 1, 2014.
Dated Date: Date of delivery, expected to be January 23, 2014.
Authorization: The Bonds are being issued pursuant to an Order of the Commissioner of
Management and Budget and Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.965 (the Act).
See THE BONDS Authorization and Purpose and Recent Supreme Court
Decision herein.
Security: The Act provides for annual appropriations from the State General Fund in the
amount needed to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds. Such
appropriations constitute a continuing appropriation that does not require any
further action by the Legislature; however, such appropriations are subject to
repeal by the legislature or unallotment under Minnesota Statutes, Section
16A.152. The Bonds shall be cancelled and shall no longer be outstanding upon
such repeal or unallotment and otherwise as provided by the Act and the Order.
THE BONDS ARE PAYABLE IN EACH FISCAL YEAR ONLY FROM
AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE
PURSUANT TO THE ACT AND ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF AN
ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS. NO OTHER REVENUES OR
ASSETS OF THE STATE ARE PLEDGED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE
PRINCIPAL OF OR INTEREST ON THE BONDS. THE BONDS ARE NOT
PUBLIC DEBT OF THE STATE SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL
LIMITATIONS ON INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT,
AND TAXING POWERS OF THE STATE ARE NOT PLEDGED TO THE
PAYMENT OF THE BONDS OR TO ANY PAYMENT THAT THE STATE
AGREES TO MAKE UNDER THE ACT AND THE ORDER. THE BONDS
ARE NOT PAYABLE DIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, FROM A TAX
OF STATEWIDE APPLICATION ON ANY CLASS OF PROPERTY,
INCOME, TRANSACTION, OR PRIVILEGE.


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Cancellation: If the State legislature reduces or repeals the Continuing Appropriations (as
defined herein) for payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds pursuant to
the Act or in the event of an executive unallotment, in whole or in part, under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152, the Bonds shall be cancelled and shall no
longer be outstanding on the first day of the fiscal year for which the Legislature
shall not have appropriated amounts sufficient for payment of principal of and
interest on the Bonds, or from and after the date of such unallotment, as the case
may be. Upon such cancellation, the Bonds no longer shall be outstanding and
the State shall not be liable, obligated or in any way responsible for the payment
of any principal of or interest on the Bonds coming due in succeeding fiscal
years for which funds for such purposes have not been appropriated. The repeal
or unallotment of the appropriations and the cancellation of the Bonds shall not
constitute a default by the State in respect of the Bonds.
Denominations: The Series 2014A Bonds maturing in years ____ and ______will be issued in
fully registered form without interest coupons in denominations of $1,000 and
integral multiples thereof. The Series 2014A Bonds maturing in years ____ to
______ and all of the Series 2014B Bonds will be issued in fully registered form
without interest coupons in denominations of $5,000 and integral multiples
thereof.
Book-Entry Bonds: The Bonds will be initially registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of
The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (DTC), which will act
as securities depository for the Bonds.
Record Date: The close of business on the 15
th
day (whether or not a business day) of the
immediately preceding month.
Redemption Provisions: (i) The Series 2014A Bonds maturing in the years 20__ and 20__ and the
Series 2014B Bonds maturing in the years 20__ and 20__, are subject to
mandatory sinking fund redemption.
(ii) The Bonds maturing on or after June 1, 2024 are subject to prior redemption
at the option of the State in whole or in part at par plus accrued interest on
any date on or after June 1, 2023.
(iii) The Series 2014B Bonds are subject to make-whole redemption at the
option of the State on any Business Day prior to June 1, 2023, as provided
herein. See THE BONDS Redemption Provisions herein.
Continuing Disclosure: Other than as described under CONTINUING DISCLOSURE, in the previous
five years the Commissioner of Management and Budget has not failed to
comply in any material respect with any written continuing disclosure
undertaking with respect to any bonds for which the State is an obligated person.
Bond Ratings: Ratings on the Bonds have been requested from Fitch Ratings and Standard &
Poors Ratings Group.
Registrar/Paying
Agent/Disbursing Agent:

[To be Determined]
Legal Opinions: The Bonds are approved as to validity by the State Attorney General and Kutak
Rock LLP, Omaha, Nebraska, as Bond Counsel. Only Kutak Rock LLP will
provide the opinion regarding the tax exemption of interest on the Series 2014A
Bonds.

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT

$467,935,000
*

STATE OF MINNESOTA

consisting of

$397,680,000* State General Fund Appropriation Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series 2014A
(the Series 2014A Bonds or Tax-Exempt Bonds)

$70,255,000* State General Fund Appropriation Bonds, Taxable Series 2014B

THE BONDS

General

This Official Statement, including the cover page and the Appendices (this Official Statement), has been prepared
by the State of Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (the Department or MMB) to furnish
information relating to the $397,680,000* State General Fund Appropriation Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series 2014A (the
Series 2014A Bonds or Tax-Exempt Bonds), and the $70,255,000* State General Fund Appropriation Bonds,
Taxable Series 2014B (the Series 2014B Bonds or Taxable Bonds) of the State of Minnesota (the State) to be
dated the date of issuance, to prospective purchasers and actual purchasers of the Bonds. Prospective and actual
purchasers should read this entire Official Statement.

Authorization and Purpose

The Bonds are being issued by the State, acting by and through its Commissioner of Management and Budget (the
Commissioner), pursuant to an Order of the Commissioner, as supplemented (the Order), and Minnesota
Statutes, Section 16A.965 (the Act), which authorizes the State to issue bonds payable from amounts appropriated
by the Legislature of the State for the purpose of providing financing of a portion of the costs of acquisition,
construction, improving, and equipping of the stadium project of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority as
provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 473J (the Stadium Act), and for the funding of a debt service reserve
account, if any, the payment of capitalized interest and the payment of issuance costs related to the Bonds.

Recent Supreme Court Decision

The Act provides that appropriation bonds such as the Bonds may be validated by order of the Minnesota Supreme
Court or if comparable appropriation bonds are determined to be valid, no validation is required. On October 31,
2012, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued its opinion in James D. Schowalter, in his capacity as Commissioner of
the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget v. The State of Minnesota and the Taxpayers and Citizens of
the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Supreme Court, filed October 31, 2012, Docket No. A12-0622) (the Case). In
its opinion, the Minnesota Supreme Court concluded that, under the plain language of Article XI, Section 4 of the
Minnesota Constitution, the Appropriation Bonds do not constitute public debt for which the State has pledged its
full faith, credit, and taxing powers. The Minnesota Supreme Court held that, accordingly, the $656,220,000 State
of Minnesota State General Fund Appropriation Refunding Bonds, consisting of $54,665,000 State General Fund
Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2012A and $601,555,000 State General Fund Appropriation

*
Preliminary, subject to change.
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Refunding Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series 2012B (collectively, the Series 2012 Bonds) are not subject to the
Minnesota Constitutions Article XI, Section 5, restrictions on the use of the proceeds of public debt.

The complaint giving rise to the Case requested the Minnesota Supreme Court to validate the Series 2012 Bonds.
The Minnesota Supreme Court decided the constitutional public debt question raised by the complaint. However,
the Minnesota Supreme Court declined to address the question of whether the Commissioner had taken all action
necessary and sufficient for the valid issuance of the Series 2012 Bonds in accordance with law on the grounds that
there was not a justiciable controversy on that question before the Court because the parties to the legal proceeding
had agreed that the Commissioner had taken all procedural steps necessary to issue the Series 2012 Bonds. In light
of the permissive language of the Act and the Case opinion, it is not necessary for the Bonds to be issued with a
Minnesota Supreme Court validation order. See APPENDIX H for the form of legal opinions to be delivered upon
issuance of the Bonds.

Bond Terms

The Bonds mature on the dates and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the annual rates shown on the inside
front cover page of this Official Statement. Such interest is computed on the basis of a 360-day year and twelve 30-
day months. Interest on the Bonds is payable semiannually on each June 1 and December 1 to maturity or prior
redemption, if any, commencing June 1, 2014, to the registered owner thereof as of the close of business on the
fifteenth day of the immediately preceding month, whether or not such day is a business day (the Record Date). If
principal or interest is due on a date on which commercial banks are not open for commercial business, then
payment will be made on the first day thereafter when such banks are open for business.

The Bonds will be issued initially registered in the name of Cede & Co., nominee of The Depository Trust
Company, New York, New York, which will act as securities depository for the Bonds. Accordingly, printed Bonds
will not be available to purchasers of the Bonds. For a description of the book entry system pursuant to which the
Bonds will be issued see the section hereof entitled BOOK ENTRY SYSTEM.

Series 2014A Bonds
The Series 2014A Bonds maturing in years ____ and _____ are issued in book entry form and in denominations of
$1,000 or multiples thereof of a single interest rate of a single maturity. The Series 2014A Bonds maturing in years
____ to _____ are issued in book entry form and in denominations of $5,000 or multiples thereof of a single interest
rate of a single maturity.

Series 2014B Bonds
The Series 2014B Bonds are issued in book entry form and in denominations of $5,000 or multiples thereof of a
single interest rate of a single maturity.

Redemption Provisions

Mandatory Sinking Fund Redemption
The Series 2014A Bonds maturing on June 1, 20__, are required to be redeemed in part prior to maturity on June 1
at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the redemption date, in the amounts set forth below:

Year Amount

(Final Maturity)

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The Series 2014B Bonds maturing on June 1, 20__, are required to be redeemed in part prior to maturity on June 1
at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the redemption date, in the amounts set forth below:

Year Amount

(Final Maturity)

Optional Redemption

Optional Redemption of the Series 2014A Bonds. The Series 2014A Bonds maturing on or before June 1, 2023 are
not subject to optional redemption. The Series 2014A Bonds maturing on or after June 1, 2024 are subject to
redemption at the option of the Commissioner prior to their stated maturities in whole or in part on any date on or
after June 1, 2023, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued interest to
the date fixed for redemption.

Optional Redemption of the Series 2014B Bonds. The Series 2014B Bonds maturing on or after June 1, 2024 are
subject to redemption at the option of the Commissioner prior to their stated maturities in whole or in part on any
date on or after June 1, 2023, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued
interest to the date fixed for redemption.

Make-Whole Optional Redemption of the Series 2014B Bonds. The Series 2014B Bonds are subject to redemption
prior to their maturity at the option of the Commissioner, in whole or in part on any Business Day prior to June 1,
2023, at the Make-Whole Redemption Price. The Make-Whole Redemption Price is the greater of:

(i) 100% of the principal amount of the Series 2014B Bonds to be redeemed; or

(ii) the sum of the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest to the maturity
date of the Series 2014B Bonds to be redeemed (taking into account any mandatory sinking fund
redemption), not including any portion of those payments of interest accrued and unpaid as of the date on
which those Series 2014B Bonds are to be redeemed, discounted on a semi-annual basis to the date on
which those Series 2014B Bonds are to be redeemed, assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day
months, at the Treasury Rate (defined below) plus ___________ (__) basis points;

Plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest on those Series 2014B Bonds to be redeemed on the redemption date.

Treasury Rate means, with respect to any redemption date for any particular Bond, the greater of:

(i) the yield to maturity as of the redemption date of the United States Treasury securities with a constant
maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) that
has become publicly available at least two business days, but not more than forty-five (45) calendar days,
prior to the redemption date (excluding inflation indexed securities) (or, if such Statistical Release is no
longer published, any publicly available source of similar market data)) most nearly equal to the remaining
average life of the Series 2014B Bonds to be redeemed (taking into account any mandatory sinking fund
redemptions); provided, however, that if the period from the redemption date to maturity is less than one
year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant
maturity of one year will be used; all as will be determined by an independent accounting firm, investment
banking firm or financial adviser retained by the Commissioner at the States expense, and such
determination shall be conclusive and binding on the owners of the Series 2014B Bonds, or

(ii) the rate per annum, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount, equal to the semiannual equivalent
yield to maturity or interpolated maturity of the Comparable Treasury Issue (defined below), assuming that
the Comparable Treasury Issue is purchased on the redemption date for a price equal to the Comparable
Treasury Price (defined below), as calculated by the Designated Investment Banker (defined below).

"Comparable Treasury Issue" means, with respect to any redemption date for a particular Bond, the United States
Treasury security or securities selected by the Designated Investment Banker that has an actual or interpolated
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maturity comparable to the remaining average life of the Bond to be redeemed. If interpolation is utilized, the
straight-line method will be applied to such interpolation.

"Comparable Treasury Price" means, with respect to any redemption date for a particular Bond, (i) if the Designated
Investment Banker receives at least four Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations (defined below), the average of such
quotations for such redemption date, after excluding the highest and lowest Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations,
or (ii) if the Designated Investment Banker obtains fewer than four Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations, the
average of all such quotations.

"Designated Investment Banker" means one of the Reference Treasury Dealers appointed by the Commissioner.

"Reference Treasury Dealer" means each of the four firms, specified by the Commissioner from time to time, that
are primary United States government securities dealers in The City of New York (each a "Primary Treasury
Dealer"); provided, however, that if any of them ceases to be a Primary Treasury Dealer, the Commissioner will
substitute another Primary Treasury Dealer.

"Reference Treasury Dealer Quotations" means, with respect to each Reference Treasury Dealer and any redemption
date for a particular Bond, the average, as determined by the Designated Investment Banker, of the bid and asked
prices for the Comparable Treasury Issue (expressed in each case as a percentage of its principal amount) quoted in
writing to the Designated Investment Banker by such Reference Treasury Dealer at 3:30 P.M., New York City time,
on the second Business Day preceding such redemption date.

"Business Day" means any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, and other than a day on which the Bond Registrar
or a Paying Agent (other than the Bond Registrar), as applicable, is required, or authorized or not prohibited, by law
(including without limitation, executive orders) to close and is closed.

Selection of the Series 2014A Bonds to be Redeemed
The Series 2014A Bonds subject to redemption and prepayment, shall be redeemed in whole or in part, in such order
as the State shall determine and within a maturity by lot as selected by the Registrar (of, if applicable, by the bond
depository in accordance with its customary procedure) in multiples of $5,000, in the case of a $5,000 denomination,
or $1,000 in the case of a $1,000 denomination.

Selection of the Series 2014B Bonds to be Redeemed
For so long as the Series 2014B Bonds are registered in book entry only form and DTC or its nominee is the sole
registered owner of the Series 2014B Bonds, the Bond Registrar will give notice of redemption only to DTC as
registered owner with instructions that any redemption of less than all of the outstanding Series 2014B Bonds shall
be allocated as nearly as practical among all the owners of book entry interests in those Series 2014B Bonds (in the
amounts of $5,000 denomination or any whole multiple) then outstanding in proportion to the total principal amount
of each owners book entry interests in those Series 2014B Bonds. That allocation and the selection of the book
entry interests of the Series 2014B Bonds to be redeemed will be by and is the sole responsibility of DTC and its
Participants and those working through those Participants. Any redemption of less than all of the outstanding Series
2014B Bonds processed through DTC will be treated by DTC, in accordance with its rules and procedures, as a "Pro
Rata Pass-Through Distribution of Principal, provided that, so long as the Series 2014B Bonds are held in book-
entry form, the selection for redemption of such Series 2014B Bonds shall be made in accordance with the
operational arrangements of DTC then in effect.

It is the States intent that redemption allocations made by DTC be made on a pro rata pass-through distribution of
principal basis as described above. However, neither the State nor the Underwriter can provide any assurance that
DTC, DTCs direct and indirect participants or any other intermediary will allocate the redemption of the Series
2014B Bonds on such basis. If the DTC operational arrangements do not allow for the redemption of the Series
2014B Bonds on a pro rata pass-through distribution of principal basis, then the Series 2014B Bonds will be selected
for redemption, in accordance with DTC procedures, by lot.

If the Series 2014B Bonds are not registered in book entry only form, any redemption of less than all of the
outstanding Series 2014B Bonds shall be allocated (in the amounts of $5,000 denomination or any whole multiple)
among the registered owners of those Series 2014B Bonds then outstanding as nearly as practical in proportion to
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the principal amounts of the then outstanding Series 2014B Bonds owned by each registered owner. This will be
calculated based on the following formula:
(principal to be redeemed) x (principal amount owned by owner)
(principal amount outstanding)

Notices of Redemption
So long as the Bonds are registered in the name of the nominee of DTC or another securities depository designated
for this purpose as indicated in the section hereof entitled BOOK ENTRY SYSTEM, notice of any redemption of
Bonds will be mailed only to such securities depository, which in turn is obligated to notify its participants who are
obligated to notify the Beneficial Owners (as herein defined) of the Bonds. However, the State assumes no
responsibility with respect to the giving of such notice of redemption by the securities depository or its participants.

If, in the future, the Bonds are not in book entry form, notice of any redemption of Bonds will be published in
financial newspapers circulated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and in the Borough of Manhattan,
City and State of New York, not less than thirty days before the redemption date, stating: (i) the series, original date
of issue, maturity dates, CUSIP numbers, and interest rates of the Bonds to be redeemed, (ii) if less than all Bonds of
any maturity are to be redeemed, the registration numbers of those to be redeemed, (iii) the principal amount to be
redeemed if less than the entire principal amount of any Bond, (iv) the redemption date and price and the name and
address of the Registrar and Paying Agent where such Bonds must be presented for payment, (v) that on the
redemption date the redemption price of the Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed will be payable, (vi) that after
the redemption date interest will cease to accrue or be payable thereon, and (vii) whether the call for redemption on
the date specified by such notice is made conditional on the deposit with the Registrar and Paying Agent of moneys
in an amount equal to the stated redemption price on or before such date. Notice will also be mailed to the registered
owner of any such Bond at the address shown on the bond register, not less than twenty days before the redemption
date.

Notice of redemption having been so given, the Bonds or portion of Bonds therein specified shall be due and
payable at the specified redemption date and price, with accrued interest, and funds for such payment being held by
or on behalf of the paying agent so as to be available therefor, interest thereon shall cease to accrue, and such Bonds
or portions thereof shall no longer be considered outstanding under the States order authorizing their issuance. The
failure to publish notice of redemption shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of mailed notice, and the failure
to mail notice to any registered owner, or any defect in the notice mailed to any registered owner, shall not affect the
validity or effectiveness of the notice of redemption mailed to any other registered owner.

NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS
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General

Pursuant to the Act, the Bonds are payable in whole or in part from moneys appropriated each fiscal year from the
General Fund to the Commissioner, subject to repeal or unallotment under Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152, or
cancellation, for deposit into the Series 2014A (Stadium Project) Bond Account, with respect to the Series 2014A
Bonds, and into the Series 2014B (Stadium Project) Bond Account, with respect to the Series 2014B Bonds,
established for such purpose in the Special Appropriation Stadium Bond Proceeds Fund of the State.

The General Fund is comprised of numerous revenue sources, including tax revenues, unrestricted grants, certain
fees and charges of State agencies and departments and investment income. See APPENDIX B STATE
FINANCES GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES and STATE OF MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES

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While the State has adopted the revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code that generally covers security interests
created by government debtors, Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.78 provides that Article 9 does not apply to security interests
created by the State (except security interests in equipment and fixtures).
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on page B-6. The State has not pledged any particular source of revenue as security for the Bonds. Notwithstanding
the availability of any revenue source, continuing appropriations (Continuing Appropriations) such as those under
the Act, are subject to legislative repeal or unallotment.

The Continuing Appropriations constitute a continuing appropriation that does not require any further action by the
Legislature for payments to be made in future years. However, a current Legislature is prohibited by law from
acting to bind any future Legislature, and so a continuing appropriation may be reduced or repealed entirely by the
Legislature at any time. In addition, appropriations are subject to executive unallotment, in whole or in part. The
Minnesota Supreme Court has held that such unallotment power may be used when a balanced budget for the
biennium has been enacted and the Commissioner subsequently determines during such biennium that probable
receipts for the General Fund will be less than anticipated. See NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF
PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS Certain Risks below.

Other continuing appropriations from the General Fund include those authorized for the Department, the University
of Minnesota and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and for State lease payments for equipment and real
estate. See APPENDIX C STATE DEBT Contingent Liabilities. These continuing appropriations are
distinguishable from State appropriations that require action by the Legislature on an annual or biennial basis. See
NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS Certain Risks Reduction or
Repeal of Appropriation Appropriations Other Than Continuing Appropriations below. Continuing
appropriations from the General Fund for payment of principal and interest have not previously been reduced or
repealed by the Legislature.

THE BONDS ARE PAYABLE IN EACH FISCAL YEAR ONLY FROM AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED BY THE
LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE PURSUANT TO THE ACT AND ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE
ORDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS. NO OTHER REVENUES OR ASSETS OF THE STATE ARE
PLEDGED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF OR INTEREST ON THE BONDS. THE BONDS
ARE NOT PUBLIC DEBT OF THE STATE SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS ON
INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT, AND TAXING POWERS OF THE STATE ARE NOT
PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS OR TO ANY PAYMENT THAT THE STATE AGREES TO
MAKE UNDER THE ACT AND THE ORDER. THE BONDS ARE NOT PAYABLE DIRECTLY, IN WHOLE
OR IN PART, FROM A TAX OF STATEWIDE APPLICATION ON ANY CLASS OF PROPERTY, INCOME,
TRANSACTION, OR PRIVILEGE. THE BONDS SHALL BE CANCELLED AND SHALL NO LONGER BE
OUTSTANDING ON THE EARLIER OF (I) THE FIRST DAY OF A FISCAL YEAR FOR WHICH THE
LEGISLATURE SHALL NOT HAVE APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL
OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS, OR (II) THE DATE OF FINAL PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND
INTEREST ON THE APPROPRIATION BONDS. AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OF AND
INTEREST ON THE BONDS CONSTITUTE A CONTINUING APPROPRIATION THAT DOES NOT
REQUIRE ANY FURTHER ACTION BY THE LEGISLATURE; HOWEVER, CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE REDUCED OR REPEALED IN THEIR ENTIRETY BY THE LEGISLATURE.
STATE APPROPRIATIONS, INCLUDING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO
EXECUTIVE UNALLOTMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION
16A.152. See NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS Certain Risks.

Bond Account

The Order establishes a Series 2014A (Stadium Project) Bond Account and a Series 2014B (Stadium Project)
Bond Account in the Special Appropriation Stadium Bond Proceeds Fund of the State created by the Act, to which
are appropriated each year moneys from the General Fund, as provided by the Act, and from which shall be paid the
principal of and interest on the Bonds and all bonds thereafter issued which are made payable therefrom in
accordance with law.

Pursuant to the Continuing Appropriations made by the Act, there shall be credited to the Series 2014A (Stadium
Project) Bond Account and the Series 2014B (Stadium Project) Bond Account on December 1 in each year, from the
General Fund in the State Treasury, an amount sufficient with the balance then on hand in the Special Appropriation
Stadium Bond Proceeds Fund of the State and such account to pay all principal and interest then due and to become
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due on the next succeeding June 1 and December 1 on all Bonds, provided that such appropriations shall be subject
to (a) repeal by the Legislature or (b) unallotment under Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152. The Bonds shall be
cancelled and shall no longer be outstanding upon such repeal or unallotment provided by subdivision 6 of the Act
and by the Order.

On or before each June 1 and December 1, commencing June 1, 2014, and provided that the Continuing
Appropriations for the year of payment have not been reduced, repealed or unallotted under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 16A.152, and the Bonds have not been cancelled pursuant to the Act and the Order, the Commissioner shall
transmit to the Registrar from the Special Appropriation Stadium Bond Proceeds Fund of the State in the General
Fund, moneys sufficient to pay all principal and interest due on the Bonds issued pursuant to the Act and the Order
on such date.

Certain Risks

Either (i) a legislative repeal of the Continuing Appropriations for payment of principal of and interest on the
Bonds established by the Act or (ii) an executive unallotment, in whole or in part, of the Continuing
Appropriations could result in the cancellation of the Bonds without recourse by the Bondholder for any
additional payments of principal of or interest on the Bonds and without any obligation by the State to make
any such additional payments. See Cancellation of Bonds Prior to Maturity below.

The States obligation to make payments on the Bonds is not a general or moral obligation of the State; rather the
State is obligated to make payments only to the extent moneys are appropriated from time to time for such purpose.

Reduction or Repeal of Appropriation

Continuing Appropriations. The Continuing Appropriations constitute a continuing appropriation that does not
require any further action by the Legislature for payments to be made in future years. However, as provided by the
Act and otherwise pursuant to Minnesota law, a continuing appropriation may be reduced or repealed entirely by the
Legislature. There can be no assurance by the State that the Legislature will not reduce or repeal the Continuing
Appropriations, resulting in cancellation of the Bonds as described below.

Appropriations Other Than Continuing Appropriations. Certain State appropriations (other than the Continuing
Appropriations) for limited payment obligations of the State are not continuing appropriations and, thus, require
action by the Legislature on an annual or biennial basis. In the past, the Legislature has failed to make
appropriations as necessary to pay in full debt service on State or other obligations, including in 1980 and 1981,
when an appropriation to the Minnesota State Zoological Board (the Zoo Board) of net revenues of a zoo ride
facility were insufficient to allow the Zoo Board to make payments pursuant to an installment purchase agreement,
which payments had been assigned to holders of certificates of participation in such agreement. In 1989, the
Legislature declined to appropriate funds to St. Cloud State University as necessary to make certain payments under
an energy services agreement, which payments had been assigned to an indenture trustee as security for the payment
of principal of and interest on industrial development revenue bonds issued by the City of St. Cloud, Minnesota. As
previously stated, the limited payment obligations of the State described in this paragraph were not continuing
appropriations and, unlike the Bonds, required affirmative action by the Legislature on an annual or biennial basis
for State payments to be made in respect of said obligations.

Unallotment. The Continuing Appropriations are subject to executive unallotment, in whole or in part, under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152. Article XI, Section 6 of the Minnesota Constitution requires a balanced
budget for the State. Pursuant to such requirement, Minnesota law requires the Governor to submit a proposed State
budget to the Legislature by the end of January of each odd-numbered year for that year and the ensuing even-
numbered year (such years together, the biennium). On July 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Commissioner
transfers to the Budget Reserve Account within the General Fund (the Budget Reserve) any amounts specifically
appropriated by law to such Budget Reserve. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152, if the Commissioner
determines that probable receipts for the General Fund will be less than anticipated, and that the amount available
for the remainder of the biennium will be less than needed, the Commissioner, with the approval of the Governor,
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may use amounts in the Budget Reserve to balance the State budget. Section 16A.152 further permits the
Commissioner, with the approval of the Governor, to unallot funds as follows:

(a) An additional deficit shall, with the approval of the Governor, and after consulting the Legislative Advisory
Commission, be made up by reducing unexpended allotments of any prior appropriation or transfer.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Commissioner is empowered to defer or suspend prior
statutorily created obligations which would prevent effecting such reductions.
(b) If the Commissioner determines that probable receipts for any other fund, appropriation, or item will be
less than anticipated, and that the amount available for the remainder of the term of the appropriation or for
any allotment period will be less than needed, the Commissioner shall notify the agency concerned and
then reduce the amount allotted or to be allotted so as to prevent a deficit.
(c) In reducing allotments, the Commissioner may consider other sources of revenue available to recipients of
State appropriations and may apply allotment reductions based on all sources of revenue available.

During and after the legislative sessions, revenues are updated to reflect legislative actions that have a direct impact
on State revenues and changes in economic conditions that may materially affect the results of previous revenue
forecasts. If, during the course of the fiscal year, the Commissioner discovers that probable revenues will be less
than anticipated, the Commissioner, with the approval of the Governor, is required to reduce allotments as necessary
to balance expenditures and revenues forecast for the then current biennium. The Governor also has the authority to
request legislative actions to provide additional sources of revenue, but such requests do not relieve the
Commissioner of his obligation to reduce allotments to State agencies.

The executive branch has imposed unallotments in prior fiscal years, but not with respect to the payment of debt
service. Over the past thirty years, the unallotment procedure has been used as follows: $195 million of
unallotments in 1980; in 1981 local government aid payments were unallotted in November and December but were
reallotted and paid by February 26, 1982; $109 million of unallotments in 1986; $281 million of unallotments in
2003; $271 million of unallotments in 2008; and $2.68 billion of unallotments in 2009. The 2009 unallotment was
unique in that it resulted from the passage of appropriation bills for the fiscal biennium, but the then-Governor
vetoed a tax bill that would have balanced the biennial budget by raising revenues and shifting payments. In
litigation challenging the 2009 unallotments, the Minnesota Supreme Court concluded that unallotment could not be
used to balance the budget for an entire biennium when balanced spending and revenue had not been agreed upon by
the legislature and the Governor. The legislature and Governor subsequently agreed to a balanced budget for the
biennium. While appropriations from the General Fund for payment of debt service have not previously been
unallotted, there can be no assurance by the State that unallotment of the Continuing Appropriations will not be
imposed in any future year, resulting in cancellation of the Bonds as described below.

Cancellation of Bonds Prior to Maturity. If the Legislature reduces or repeals the Continuing Appropriations, or in
the event of an executive unallotment, in whole or in part, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152, the Bonds
shall be cancelled and shall no longer be outstanding on the first day of the fiscal year for which the Legislature shall
not have appropriated amounts sufficient for payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds, or from and after the
date of such unallotment, as the case may be. Upon such cancellation, the Bonds no longer shall be outstanding, and
the State shall not be liable, obligated or in any way responsible for the payment of any principal of or interest on the
Bonds coming due in succeeding fiscal years for which funds for such purposes have not been appropriated. The
cancellation of the Bonds shall not constitute a default by the State in respect of the Bonds. Although there can be
no assurance by the State that the Legislature or the executive branch will not take action resulting in cancellation of
the Bonds as described herein, no bonds issued by the State have ever previously been cancelled by reason of any
such action.

Other Risks
There can be no assurance that other events outside the control of the Commissioner, such as a temporary State
government shutdown, will not affect the ability of the Commissioner to make timely payments of principal of and
interest on the Bonds. However, such events (other than reduction, repeal or unallotment of the Continuing
Appropriations as described above) would not result in cancellation of the Bonds as described above.

See FINANCIAL INFORMATION Stadium General Reserve Account; BIENNIUM BUDGETS, 2013 Legislative
Session Current Biennium Reserves in Enacted Budget; GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES Tax
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Sources Gambling Tax; and GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES Other Sources; in APPENDIX B. See
generally, APPENDIX B STATE FINANCES.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

General

The Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $467,935,000* are being issued by the State for the purpose of
providing financing for a portion of the capital costs of the stadium project (the Project) of the Minnesota Sports
Facilities Authority (the Authority), and to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds are being issued in
accordance with the Act and the Order. The total cost of the Project is estimated at approximately $975,000,000.
The capital costs of the Project beyond those financed by the Bonds are to be covered by certain matching funds as
required by the Stadium Act and more fully described in APPENDIX F.

The Bonds and their payment are not secured by any revenues of the Project or by any mortgage, deed of trust or
security interest in the Project or any portion of the Project. The Bonds are payable solely as described under
NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS herein.

The Legislature and the Minneapolis City Council approved funding for the Project to be constructed in the city of
Minneapolis to replace the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, which was constructed in 1982.

The new stadium will seat approximately 65,000 people and could expand to accommodate approximately 72,000
fans during major sporting events. The Project will serve as a venue for the playing of NFL home football games of
the Minnesota Vikings football team. As mandated by the Stadium Act, the stadium will have a roof which covers
the stadium. The stadium will include approximately 150 suites, 7,500 club seats, and space for gift shops,
restaurants, an NFL team museum and a Hall of Fame. In addition to the Minnesota Vikings home games and up to
ten additional Vikings-related events, the stadium will be available up to 345 days a year for public uses, including
high school and amateur sports, cultural celebrations and entertainment events.

Official groundbreaking for the Project occurred on December 3, 2013, and construction is under way. Project
completion is scheduled in time for commencement of the 2016 NFL season. The Project is being constructed
primarily on the current site of the Metrodome.

The Authority

The Authority was established by the Legislature in 2012 as a public body, corporate and politic, and a political
subdivision of the State. Under the Stadium Act, the Authority has been given the authority to develop, construct,
equip, improve, operate, manage, maintain, finance and control a professional football stadium and related facilities.
The Authority will own the Project and will be responsible for construction and long-term management and
operation of the Project.

The Authority consists of five members. The chair and two Authority members are appointed by the governor. The
chair serves at the pleasure of the governor. The initial terms of the other two gubernatorial appointees end on
December 31 of the third year and fourth years following appointment. Thereafter, the two members appointed by
the governor will serve four year terms, beginning January 1. The mayor of the City of Minneapolis appoints two
members to the Authority. These members may reside within the city and may be appointed officials of a political
subdivision. Each Authority member serves until a successor is appointed and takes office.

As a condition under the Stadium Act for commencement of construction of the Project, the Authority was required
to find and determine that written agreements for the required matching funds are in place. The Authority is also
required to enter into one or more guaranteed maximum price contracts for construction of the Project. The
Authority has provided MMB with copies of executed documents evidencing such matching fund arrangements, as
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well as one guaranteed maximum price contract covering a majority of the Project cost, and has certified to MMB as
to compliance with certain requirements on the part of the Authority. The Authority has advised the State that the
Authority intends to enter into another guaranteed maximum price contract for a portion of the public infrastructure
for the Project. The State, MMB, the Bond Counsel, the Financial Advisor and the Underwriters have not made any
independent investigation as to the matters evidenced by such documents or covered by the Authoritys certification
to MMB. The State has no reason to believe the Authoritys determinations or certification are not true or are in
error.

Grant of Bond Proceeds

Proceeds of the Bonds will be deposited to the separate Construction Accounts established for the Series 2014A
Bonds and the Series 2014B Bonds under the Order (together, the Construction Fund), and will be granted by the
State in one or more advances to the Authority aggregating $498,000,000 (collectively, the Appropriation Grant)
for development and construction of the Project.

Grant Agreement
The Appropriation Grant will be made pursuant to a General Fund Appropriation Bond Proceeds Grant Agreement
Construction Grant for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Project, dated November 22, 2013 (the Grant
Agreement), between MMB and the Authority. MMB and the Authority will enter into a State Disbursing
Agreement with a commercial bank or trust company (which may be the same entity acting as Registrar and Paying
Agent (the Disbursing Agent)), pursuant to which the Appropriation Grant will be disbursed for costs of
construction of the Project.

In the Grant Agreement, the Authority has agreed, among other things, that the Authority will own the Project, will
use the Appropriation Grant only for capital costs of the Project, will serve as stadium developer and be responsible
for stewardship of Project funds including the proceeds of the Appropriation Grant, will use and operate the Project
for the purposes designated in the Stadium Act and for no other purposes, and will otherwise comply with the
Stadium Act and the Act. The Authority has also represented and covenanted in the Grant Agreement that the
Authority will comply with, and fully enforce the Development Agreement (the Development Agreement) and
the Stadium Use Agreement (the Stadium Use Agreement) entered into between the Authority and the Minnesota
Vikings, and that the Authority has complied with the matching funds requirement of the Act, the Stadium Act and
the Development Agreement, as more fully described in APPENDIX F. Should the Authority fail to obtain or
otherwise provide and expend the required amount of the matching funds, MMB may refrain from disbursing the
Appropriation Grant. The Grant Agreement is to remain in effect until the last day of the useful life of the Project.
The Stadium Act provides that the Authoritys title to the stadium must not be transferred or sold prior to the
effective date of enactment of any legislation approving such transfer or sale.

The initial and subsequent advances of the Appropriation Grant are subject to certain conditions under the Grant
Agreement. The State has determined that such conditions have been satisfied, or that any conditions which may
remain unsatisfied upon issuance of the Bonds will be timely satisfied so that advances of the Appropriation Grant
can timely occur for the Authority to pay and perform its Project obligations.

State Disbursing Agreement
Under the State Disbursing Agreement, to obtain advances of the Appropriation Grant, the Authority may submit
draw requisitions, together with supporting information as specified in the State Disbursing Agreement. MMB may,
but is not required to, verify the application of funds to work done and material furnished for the Project. The
Disbursing Agent is to disburse advances of the Appropriation Grant from the Construction Fund to the trustee
under a construction funds trust established pursuant to the Development Agreement (and described in APPENDIX
F). The State Disbursing Agreement imposes certain record-keeping obligations upon the Disbursing Agent and the
Authority with respect to advances and disbursements of the Appropriation Grant. In case of an event of default
under the State Disbursing Agreement (which includes an event of default under the Grant Agreement), the
Disbursing Agent may refrain from making advances.

The foregoing descriptions of the Appropriation Grant, the Grant Agreement and the State Disbursing Agreement
are not intended to be a complete description of such grant or such documents, and such descriptions are qualified
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in their entirety by reference to the Act, the Stadium Act, the Grant Agreement and the State Disbursing Agreement
and the matters and documents referred to therein.

Neither the Authority nor the Minnesota Vikings is an obligor with respect to the Bonds. The Bonds are payable
solely from the Continuing Appropriations, subject to legislative repeal, unallotment or cancellation as described in
NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS above.

Further information concerning the Project, the sources of the matching funds which will cover the capital costs of
the Project beyond those financed by the Appropriation Grant, anticipated sources of funding for on-going operation
and capital maintenance of the Project, and a summary of certain agreements between the Authority and the
Minnesota Vikings, including the Development Agreement and the Stadium Use Agreement, is contained in
APPENDIX F. Neither the State, the Department nor the Commissioner is party to the agreements between the
Authority and the Minnesota Vikings summarized in APPENDIX F.

SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS

The following table presents the estimated sources and uses of funds related to the Bonds.

Sources and Uses of Funds

Series 2014A
Bonds
Series 2014B
Bonds
Total
Sources
Par Amount of Bonds $397,680,000* $70,255,000* $467,935,000*
[Plus/Less] Net [Premium/Discount] on Bonds
Total Sources
Uses
Deposit to Construction Account
Costs of Issuance
1

Deposit to State Special Appropriation Stadium Bond
Proceeds Fund

Total Uses

*
Preliminary, subject to change.
1
Includes Underwriters discount on the Bonds.

BOOK ENTRY SYSTEM

The Depository Trust Company (DTC), New York, New York, will act as securities depository for the Bonds. The
Bonds will be issued as fully-registered securities registered in the name of Cede & Co. (DTCs partnership
nominee) or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. One fully-registered
Bond certificate will be issued for each maturity for each series of the Bonds in the aggregate principal amount
thereof and will be deposited with DTC.

DTC is a limited-purpose trust company organized under the New York Banking Law, a banking organization
within the meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a clearing
corporation within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial Code, and a clearing agency registered
pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. DTC holds and
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provides asset servicing for U.S. and non-U.S. equity issues, corporate and municipal debt issues, and money market
instruments that DTCs participants (Direct Participants) deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post-trade
settlement among Direct Participants of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities through
electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges between Direct Participants accounts. This eliminates the
need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct Participants include both U.S. and non-U.S. securities
brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations, and certain other organizations.

DTC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). DTCC is the
holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, all of
which are registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC
system is also available to others such as both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust
companies, and clearing corporations that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Direct
Participant, either directly or indirectly (Indirect Participants). DTC has a Standard & Poors rating of AA+. The
DTC Rules applicable to its Direct Participants and Indirect Participants (collectively, the Participants) are on file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information about DTC can be found at www.dtcc.com.

Purchases of Bonds under the DTC system must be made by or through Direct Participants, which will receive a
credit for the Bonds on DTCs records. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of each Bond (Beneficial
Owner) is, in turn, to be recorded on the Participants records. Beneficial Owners will not receive written
confirmation from DTC of their purchase. Beneficial Owners are, however, expected to receive written
confirmations providing details of the transaction, as well as periodic statements of their holdings, from the
Participant through which the Beneficial Owner entered into the transaction. Transfers of ownership interests in the
Bonds are to be accomplished by entries made on the books of Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners.
Beneficial Owners will not receive certificates representing their ownership interests in Bonds, except in the event
that use of the book-entry system for the Bonds is discontinued.

To facilitate subsequent transfers, all Bonds deposited by Direct Participants with DTC are registered in the name of
DTCs partnership nominee, Cede & Co., or such other name as may be requested by an authorized representative of
DTC. The deposit of Bonds with DTC and their registration in the name of Cede & Co. or such other DTC nominee
do not affect any change in beneficial ownership. DTC has no knowledge of the actual Beneficial Owners of the
Bonds; DTCs records reflect only the identity of the Direct Participants to whose accounts such Bonds are credited,
which may or may not be the Beneficial Owners. The Participants will remain responsible for keeping account of
their holdings on behalf of their customers.

Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to Direct Participants, by Direct Participants to Indirect
Participants, and by Participants to Beneficial Owners will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any
statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time. Beneficial Owners of Bonds may wish to
take certain steps to augment the transmission to them of notices of significant events with respect to the Bonds,
such as redemptions, tenders, defaults, and proposed amendments to the Bond documents. In the alternative,
Beneficial Owners may wish to provide their names and addresses to the registrar of the Bonds (Registrar) and
request that copies of notices be provided directly to them.

Redemption notices shall be sent to DTC. If less than all of the Bonds within an issue are being redeemed, DTCs
practice is to determine by lot the amount of the interest of each Direct Participant in such issue to be redeemed.

Neither DTC nor Cede & Co. (nor any other DTC nominee) will consent or vote with respect to Bonds unless
authorized by a Direct Participant in accordance with DTCs Procedures. Under its usual procedures, DTC mails an
Omnibus Proxy to the State as soon as possible after the record date. The Omnibus Proxy assigns Cede & Co.s
consenting or voting rights to those Direct Participants to whose accounts Bonds are credited on the record date
(identified in a listing attached to the Omnibus Proxy).

Payments of principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds will be made to Cede & Co., or such other
nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC. DTCs practice is to credit Direct
Participants accounts upon DTCs receipt of funds and corresponding detail information from the State, on payable
date in accordance with their respective holdings shown on DTCs records. Payments by Participants to Beneficial
Owners will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is the case with securities held for the
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accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in street name, and will be the responsibility of such Participant
and not of DTC, or its nominee or the State, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements as may be in effect
from time to time. Payment of principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds to Cede & Co. (or such
other nominee as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC) is the responsibility of the State,
disbursement of such payments to Direct Participants will be the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of such
payments to the Beneficial Owners will be the responsibility of Participants.

A Beneficial Owner shall give notice to elect to have its Bonds purchased or tendered, through its Participant, to the
Registrar, and shall effect delivery of such Bonds by causing the Direct Participant to transfer the Participants
interest in the Bonds, on DTCs records, to the Registrar. The requirement for physical delivery of Bonds in
connection with an optional tender or a mandatory purchase will be deemed satisfied when the ownership rights in
the Bonds are transferred by Direct Participants on DTCs records and followed by a book-entry credit of tendered
Bonds to the Registrars DTC account.

DTC may discontinue providing its services as depository with respect to the Bonds at any time by giving
reasonable notice to the State. Under such circumstances, in the event that a successor depository is not obtained,
Bond certificates are required to be printed and delivered.

The State may decide to discontinue use of the system of book-entry transfers through DTC (or a successor
securities depository). In that event, Bond certificates will be printed and delivered.

The above information in this section concerning DTC and DTCs book-entry system has been obtained from
sources that the State believes to be reliable, but the State takes no responsibility for the completeness or the
accuracy thereof, or as to the absence of material adverse changes in such information subsequent to the date
hereof.

The State cannot and does not give any assurances that DTC, or a successor securities depository, or Participants
will distribute to the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds: (i) payments of principal of or interest and premium, if any,
on the Bonds; (ii) certificates representing an ownership interest or other confirmation of beneficial ownership
interest in the Bonds; or (iii) redemption or other notices sent to DTC or Cede & Co., its nominee, or a successor
securities depository, as the registered owner of the Bonds, or that they will do so on a timely basis, or that DTC or
the Participants will serve and act in the manner described in this Official Statement.

The State will have no responsibility or obligation to any Participant, or any Beneficial Owner or any other person
with respect to: (i) the Bonds; (ii) the accuracy of any records maintained by DTC, or a successor securities
depository, or any DTC Participant of any amount due to any Beneficial Owner in respect of the principal or
redemption price of or interest on the Bonds; (iii) the payment by DTC, or a successor securities depository, or any
Participant of any amount due to any Beneficial Owner in respect of the principal or redemption price of or interest
on the Bonds; (iv) the delivery by DTC, or a successor securities depository, or any Participant of any notice to any
Beneficial Owner which is required or permitted to be given to owners of the Bonds; (v) the selection of which
Beneficial Owners will receive payment in the event of any partial redemption of the Bonds; (vi) any consent given
or other action taken by DTC, or a successor securities depository as a Bondholder; or, (vii) the performance by
DTC, or any successor securities depository, of any other duties as securities depository.

TAX MATTERS

The Tax-Exempt Bonds

General
In the opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Bond Counsel, to be delivered at the time of original issuance of the Series
2014A Bonds (the Tax-Exempt Bonds), under existing federal and Minnesota laws, regulations, rulings and
judicial decisions, and assuming the accuracy of certain representations and continuing compliance with certain
covenants described below, the interest to be paid on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is excludable from gross income for
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federal income tax purposes and from taxable net income of individuals, estates or trusts for Minnesota income tax
purposes; is includable in the income of corporations and financial institutions for purposes of the Minnesota
franchise tax; and is not a specific tax preference item for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax or the
Minnesota alternative minimum tax applicable to individuals, estates and trusts. The interest to be paid on the Tax-
Exempt Bonds is included in adjusted current earnings of corporations in determining the alternative minimum
taxable income of such corporations for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax.

The accrual or receipt of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds may otherwise affect the federal income tax liability of
the owners of the Tax-Exempt Bonds. The extent of these other tax consequences will depend on such owners
particular tax status and other items of income or deduction. Bond Counsel has expressed no opinion regarding any
such consequences. Purchasers of the Tax-Exempt Bonds, particularly purchasers that are corporations (including S
corporations and foreign corporations operating branches in the United States of America), property or casualty
insurance companies, banks, thrifts or other financial institutions, certain recipients of social security or railroad
retirement benefits, taxpayers entitled to claim the earned income credit, taxpayers entitled to claim the refundable
credit in Section 36B of the Code for coverage under a qualified health plan or taxpayers who may be deemed to
have incurred or continued indebtedness to purchase or carry tax-exempt obligations, should consult their tax
advisors as to the tax consequences of purchasing or owning the Tax-Exempt Bonds.

Arbitrage/Use of Proceeds
Failure to comply with certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), may
cause interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds to become subject to federal and Minnesota income taxation retroactive to
the date of issuance of the Tax-Exempt Bonds. These provisions include investment restrictions, required periodic
payments of arbitrage profits to the United States, and requirements concerning the timely and proper use of bond
proceeds and the facilities and activities financed or refinanced therewith and certain other matters. The documents
authorizing the issuance of the Tax-Exempt Bonds include provisions which, if complied with by the State, are
designed to meet the requirements of the Code. Such documents also include a covenant of the Commissioner to
take all legally permissible actions necessary to preserve the tax exemption of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds.
However, no provision is made for redemption of the Tax-Exempt Bonds or for an increase in the interest rate on the
Tax-Exempt Bonds in the event that interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds becomes subject to federal or Minnesota
income taxation.

Discount Bonds
The Tax-Exempt Bonds having a stated maturity in the years _____ and _____ (the Discount Bonds) are being
sold at a discount from the principal amount payable on the Discount Bonds at maturity. The difference between the
price at which a substantial amount of the Discount Bonds of a given maturity is first sold to the public (the Issue
Price) and the principal amount payable at maturity constitutes original issue discount under the Code. The
amount of original issue discount that accrues to a holder of a Discount Bond under Section 1288 of the Code is
excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes and from taxable net income of individuals, estates
and trusts for Minnesota income tax purposes to the same extent that stated interest on such Discount Bonds would
be so excluded. The amount of the original issue discount that accrues with respect to a Discount Bond under
Section 1288 is added to the tax basis of the owner in determining gain or loss upon disposition of such Discount
Bond (whether by sale, exchange, redemption or payment at maturity). Original issue discount is taxable under the
Minnesota franchise tax on corporations and financial institutions.

Interest in the form of original issue discount accrues under Section 1288 pursuant to a constant yield method that
reflects semiannual compounding on days that are determined by reference to the maturity date of the applicable
Discount Bond. The amount of original issue discount that accrues for any particular semiannual accrual period
generally is equal to the excess of: (1) the product of (a) one-half of the yield to maturity on such Discount Bonds
(adjusted as necessary for an initial short period) and (b) the adjusted issue price of such Discount Bonds, over (2)
the amount of stated interest actually payable on such Discount Bond for such semiannual accrual period. For
purposes of the preceding sentence, the adjusted issue price is determined by adding to the Issue Price for such
Discount Bonds the original issue discount that is treated as having accrued during all prior semiannual accrual
periods. If a Discount Bond is sold or otherwise disposed of between semiannual compounding dates, then the
original issue discount that would have accrued for that semiannual accrual period for federal income tax purposes is
allocated ratably to the days in such accrual period.

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If a Discount Bond is purchased for a cost that exceeds the sum of the Issue Price plus accrued interest and accrued
original issue discount, the amount of original issue discount that is deemed to accrue thereafter to the purchaser is
reduced by an amount that reflects amortization of such excess over the remaining term of such Discount Bond.

Except for the Minnesota rules described above, no opinion is expressed as to state and local income tax treatment
of original issue discount.

Holders of Discount Bonds should consult their own advisors with respect to computation and accrual of original
issue discount and with respect to the state and local tax consequences of owning such Discount Bonds.

Premium Bonds
The Tax-Exempt Bonds having a stated maturity in the years _________ and ________, inclusive (the Premium
Bonds), are being issued at a premium to the principal amount payable at maturity. Except in the case of dealers,
which are subject to special rules, Bondholders who acquire Premium Bonds must, from time to time, reduce their
federal and Minnesota tax bases for the Premium Bonds for purposes of determining gain or loss on the sale,
redemption or payment at maturity of such Premium Bonds. Premium generally is amortized for federal and
Minnesota income and franchise tax purposes on the basis of a bondholders constant yield to maturity or to certain
call dates with semiannual compounding. Bondholders who acquire Premium Bonds might recognize taxable gain
upon sale of such Premium Bonds, even if such Premium Bonds are sold for an amount equal to or less than their
original cost. The amount of premium amortized in any period offsets a corresponding amount of interest for such
period. Amortized premium is not deductible for federal or Minnesota income tax purposes. Bondholders who
acquire Premium Bonds should consult their tax advisors concerning the calculation of bond premium and the
timing and rate of premium amortization, as well as the state and local tax consequences of owning and selling such
Premium Bonds.

Collateral Tax Matters
The following tax provisions also may be applicable to the Tax-Exempt Bonds and interest thereon:
(1) Section 86 of the Code and corresponding provisions of Minnesota law require recipients of certain
Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits to take into account interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds in
determining the taxability of such benefits;
(2) passive investment income, including interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds, may be subject to taxation
under Section 1375 of the Code and corresponding provisions of Minnesota law for an S corporation that has
accumulated earnings and profits at the close of the taxable year if more than 25 percent of its gross receipts is
passive investment income;
(3) interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds may be includable in the income of a foreign corporation for
purposes of the branch profits tax imposed by Section 884 of the Code and is includable in the net investment
income of foreign insurance companies for purposes of Section 842(b) of the Code;
(4) in the case of an insurance company subject to the tax imposed by Section 831 of the Code, the
amount which otherwise would be taken into account as losses incurred under Section 832(b)(5) of the Code must
be reduced by an amount equal to 15 percent of the interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds that is received or accrued
during the taxable year;
(5) Section 265 of the Code denies a deduction for interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to
purchase or carry the Tax-Exempt Bonds, and Minnesota law similarly denies a deduction for such interest expense
in the case of individuals, estates and trusts; indebtedness may be allocated to the Tax-Exempt Bonds for this
purpose even though not directly traceable to the purchase of the Tax-Exempt Bonds;
(6) federal and Minnesota laws also restrict the deductibility of other expenses allocable to the Tax-
Exempt Bonds;
(7) in the case of a financial institution, no deduction is allowed under the Code for that portion of the
holders interest expense which is allocable to interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds within the meaning of Section
265(b) of the Code; and
(8) receipt of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds may affect taxpayers otherwise entitled to claim the
earned income credit under Section 32 of the Code.
The foregoing is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of collateral tax consequences arising from ownership,
disposition, or receipt of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds. Prospective purchasers or bondholders should consult
their tax advisors with respect to collateral tax consequences and applicable state and local tax rules in states other
than Minnesota.
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Backup Withholding
As a result of the enactment of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, interest on tax-exempt
obligations such as the Tax-Exempt Bonds is subject to information reporting in a manner similar to interest paid on
taxable obligations. Backup withholding may be imposed on payments made after March 31, 2007 to any
bondholder who fails to provide certain required information including an accurate taxpayer identification number to
any person required to collect such information pursuant to Section 6049 of the Code. The reporting requirement
does not in and of itself affect or alter the excludability of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds from gross income for
federal income tax purposes or any other federal tax consequence of purchasing, holding or selling tax-exempt
obligations.

The Taxable Bonds

General
Bond Counsel is of the opinion that interest on the Series 2014B Bonds (the Taxable Bonds) is included in gross
income for federal income tax purposes, in taxable net income of individuals, trusts and estates for Minnesota
income tax purposes and in the income of corporations and financial institutions for purposes of the Minnesota
franchise tax.

The following is a summary of certain anticipated federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and
disposition of the Taxable Bonds under the Code and the Regulations, and the judicial and administrative rulings
and court decisions now in effect, all of which are subject to change or possible differing interpretations. The
summary does not purport to address all aspects of federal income taxation that may affect particular investors in
light of their individual circumstances, nor certain types of investors subject to special treatment under the federal
income tax laws. Potential purchasers of the Taxable Bonds should consult their own tax advisors in determining
the federal, state or local tax consequences to them of the purchase, holding and disposition of the Taxable Bonds.

In general, interest paid on the Taxable Bonds, original issue discount, if any, and market discount, if any, will be
treated as ordinary income to the owners of the Taxable Bonds, and principal payments (excluding the portion of
such payments, if any, characterized as original issue discount or accrued market discount) will be treated as a return
of capital.

Bond Premium
An investor that acquires a Taxable Bond for a cost greater than its remaining stated redemption price at maturity
and holds such bond as a capital asset will be considered to have purchased such bond at a premium and, subject to
prior election permitted by Section 171(c) of the Code, may generally amortize such premium under the constant
yield method. Except as may be provided by regulation, amortized premium will be allocated among, and treated as
an offset to, interest payments. The basis reduction requirements of Section 1016(a)(5) of the Code apply to
amortizable bond premium that reduces interest payments under Section 171 of the Code. Bond premium is
generally amortized over the bonds term using constant yield principles, based on the purchasers yield to maturity.
Investors of any Taxable Bond purchased with a bond premium should consult their own tax advisors as to the effect
of such bond premium with respect to their own tax situation and as to the treatment of bond premium for state tax
purposes.

Market Discount
An investor that acquires a Taxable Bond for a price less than the adjusted issue price of such bond (or an investor
who purchases a Taxable Bond in the initial offering at a price less than the issue price) may be subject to the market
discount rules of Sections 1276 through 1278 of the Code. Under these sections and the principles applied by the
Regulations, market discount means (a) in the case of a Taxable Bond originally issued at a discount, the amount
by which the issue price of such bond, increased by all accrued original issue discount (as if held since the issue
date), exceeds the initial tax basis of the owner therein, less any prior payments that did not constitute payments of
qualified stated interest, and (b) in the case of a Taxable Bond not originally issued at a discount, the amount by
which the stated redemption price of such bond at maturity exceeds the initial tax basis of the owner therein. Under
Section 1276 of the Code, the owner of such a Taxable Bond will generally be required (i) to allocate each principal
payment to accrued market discount not previously included in income and, upon sale or other disposition of the
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bond, to recognize the gain on such sale or disposition as ordinary income to the extent of such cumulative amount
of accrued market discount as of the date of sale or other disposition of such a bond or (ii) to elect to include such
market discount in income currently as it accrues on all market discount instruments acquired by such owner on or
after the first day of the taxable year to which such election applies.

The Code authorizes the Treasury Department to issue regulations providing for the method for accruing market
discount on debt instruments the principal of which is payable in more than one installment. Until such time as
regulations are issued by the Treasury Department, certain rules described in the legislative history will apply.
Under those rules, market discount will be included in income either (a) on a constant interest basis or (b) in
proportion to the accrual of stated interest or, in the case of a Taxable Bond with original issue discount, in
proportion to the accrual of original issue discount.

An owner of a Taxable Bond that acquired such bond at a market discount also may be required to defer, until the
maturity date of such bond or its earlier disposition in a taxable transaction, the deduction of a portion of the amount
of interest that the owner paid or accrued during the taxable year on indebtedness incurred or maintained to purchase
or carry such bond in excess of the aggregate amount of interest (including original issue discount) includable in
such owners gross income for the taxable year with respect to such bond. The amount of such net interest expense
deferred in a taxable year may not exceed the amount of market discount accrued on the Taxable Bond for the days
during the taxable year on which the owner held such bond and, in general, would be deductible when such market
discount is includable in income. The amount of any remaining deferred deduction is to be taken into account in the
taxable year in which the Taxable Bond matures or is disposed of in a taxable transaction. In the case of a
disposition in which gain or loss is not recognized in whole or in part, any remaining deferred deduction will be
allowed to the extent gain is recognized on the disposition. This deferral rule does not apply if the owner elects to
include such market discount in income currently as it accrues on all market discount obligations acquired by such
owner in that taxable year or thereafter.

Attention is called to the fact that Treasury regulations implementing the market discount rules have not yet been
issued. Therefore, investors should consult their own tax advisors regarding the application of these rules as well as
the advisability of making any of the elections with respect thereto.

Unearned Income Medicare Contribution Tax
Pursuant to Section 1411 of the Code, as enacted by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, an
additional tax is imposed on individuals beginning January 1, 2013. The additional tax is 3.8 percent of the lesser of
(a) net investment income (defined as gross income from interest, dividends, net gain from disposition of property
not used in a trade or business and certain other listed items of gross income), or (b) the excess of modified
adjusted gross income of the individual over $200,000 for unmarried individuals ($250,000 for married couples
filing a joint return and a surviving spouse). Holders of the Taxable Bonds should consult their own tax advisors
regarding the application of this tax to interest earned on the Taxable Bonds and to gain on the sale of a Taxable
Bond.

Sales or Other Dispositions
If an owner of a Taxable Bond sells the bond, such person will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference
between the amount realized on such sale and such owners basis in such bond. Ordinarily, such gain or loss will be
treated as a capital gain or loss.

If the terms of a Taxable Bond were materially modified, in certain circumstances, a new debt obligation would be
deemed created and exchanged for the prior obligation in a taxable transaction. Among the modifications that may
be treated as material are those that relate to redemption provisions and, in the case of a nonrecourse obligation,
those which involve the substitution of collateral. Each potential owner of a Taxable Bond should consult its own
tax advisor concerning the circumstances in which such bond would be deemed reissued and the likely effects, if
any, of such reissuance.

Defeasance
The legal defeasance of the Taxable Bonds may result in a deemed sale or exchange of such bonds under certain
circumstances. Owners of such Taxable Bonds should consult their tax advisors as to the federal income tax
consequences of such a defeasance.
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Backup Withholding
An owner of a Taxable Bond may be subject to backup withholding at the applicable rate determined by statute with
respect to interest paid with respect to the Taxable Bonds, if such owner, upon issuance of the Taxable Bonds, fails
to provide to any person required to collect such information pursuant to Section 6049 of the Code with such
owners taxpayer identification number, furnishes an incorrect taxpayer identification number, fails to report
interest, dividends or other reportable payments (as defined in the Code) properly, or, under certain circumstances,
fails to provide such persons with a certified statement, under penalty of perjury, that such owner is not subject to
backup withholding.

Foreign Investors
An owner of a Taxable Bond that is not a United States person (as defined below) and is not subject to federal
income tax as a result of any direct or indirect connection to the United States of America in addition to its
ownership of a Taxable Bond will generally not be subject to United States income or withholding tax in respect of a
payment on a Taxable Bond, provided that the owner complies to the extent necessary with certain identification
requirements (including delivery of a statement, signed by the owner under penalties of perjury, certifying that such
owner is not a United States person and providing the name and address of such owner). For this purpose the term
United States person means a citizen or resident of the United States of America, a corporation, partnership or
other entity created or organized in or under the laws of the United States of America or any political subdivision
thereof, or an estate or trust whose income from sources within the United States of America is includable in gross
income for United States of America income tax purposes regardless of its connection with the conduct of a trade or
business within the United States of America.

Except as explained in the preceding paragraph and subject to the provisions of any applicable tax treaty, a 30%
United States withholding tax will apply to interest paid and original issue discount accruing on Taxable Bonds
owned by foreign investors. In those instances in which payments of interest on the Taxable Bonds continue to be
subject to withholding, special rules apply with respect to the withholding of tax on payments of interest on, or the
sale or exchange of Taxable Bonds having original issue discount and held by foreign investors. Potential investors
that are foreign persons should consult their own tax advisors regarding the specific tax consequences to them of
owning a Taxable Bond.

Tax-Exempt Investors
In general, an entity that is exempt from federal income tax under the provisions of Section 501 of the Code is
subject to tax on its unrelated business taxable income. An unrelated trade or business is any trade or business that
is not substantially related to the purpose that forms the basis for such entitys exemption. However, under the
provisions of Section 512 of the Code, interest may be excluded from the calculation of unrelated business taxable
income unless the obligation that gave rise to such interest is subject to acquisition indebtedness. Therefore, except
to the extent any owner of a Taxable Bond incurs acquisition indebtedness with respect to such bond, interest paid or
accrued with respect to such owner may be excluded by such tax-exempt owner from the calculation of unrelated
business taxable income. Each potential tax-exempt holder of a Taxable Bond is urged to consult its own tax
advisor regarding the application of these provisions.

Treasury Circular 230 Disclosure
Any federal tax advice contained in this Official Statement was written to support the marketing of the Taxable
Bonds and is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any
penalties that may be imposed under the Code. All taxpayers should seek advice based on such taxpayers particular
circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This disclosure is provided to comply with Treasury Circular 230.

Changes in Federal and State Tax Law

From time to time, there are legislative proposals in the Congress and in the states that, if enacted, could alter or
amend the federal and state tax matters referred to above or adversely affect the market value of the Bonds. It
cannot be predicted whether or in what form any such proposal might again be introduced and enacted or whether if
enacted it would apply to bonds issued prior to enactment. In addition, regulatory actions are from time to time
announced or proposed and litigation is threatened or commenced which, if implemented or concluded in a
particular manner, could adversely affect the market value of the Bonds. It cannot be predicted whether any such
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regulatory action will be implemented, how any particular litigation or judicial action will be resolved, or whether
the Bonds or the market value thereof would be impacted thereby. Purchasers of the Bonds should consult their tax
advisors regarding any pending or proposed legislation, regulatory initiatives or litigation. The opinions expressed
by Bond Counsel are based upon existing legislation and regulations as interpreted by relevant judicial and
regulatory authorities as of the date of issuance and delivery of the Bonds and Bond Counsel has expressed no
opinion as of any date subsequent thereto or with respect to any pending legislation, regulatory initiatives or
litigation.

ERISA CONSIDERATIONS

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), imposes certain fiduciary
obligations and prohibited transaction restrictions on employee pension and welfare benefit plans subject to ERISA
(ERISA Plans). Section 4975 of the Code imposes substantially similar prohibited transaction restrictions on
certain employee benefit plans, including tax qualified retirement plans described in Section 401(a) of the Code
(Qualified Retirement Plans) and on individual retirement accounts and annuities described in Sections 408 (a)
and (b) of the Code (IRAs, collectively, with Qualified Retirement Plans, Tax Favored Plans). Certain
employee benefit plans, such as governmental plans (as defined in Section 3(32) of ERISA), and, if no election has
been made under Section 410(d) of the Code, church plans (as defined in Section 3(33) of ERISA) (Non ERISA
Plans), are not subject to the requirements set forth in ERISA or the prohibited transaction restrictions under
Section 4975 of the Code. Accordingly, the assets of such Non ERISA Plans may be invested in the Bonds without
regard to the ERISA or Code considerations described below, provided that such investment is not otherwise subject
to the provisions of other applicable federal and state law (Similar Laws). Any governmental plan or church plan
that is qualified under Section 401(a) and exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Code is, nevertheless,
subject to the prohibited transaction rules set forth in Section 503 of the Code.

In addition to the imposition of general fiduciary requirements, including those of investment prudence and
diversification and the requirement that an ERISA Plans investment of its assets be made in accordance with the
documents governing such ERISA Plan, Section 406 of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code prohibit a broad range
of transactions involving assets of ERISA Plans and Tax Favored Plans (Plan or collectively Plans) and entities
whose underlying assets include plan assets by reason of Plans investing in such entities with persons (Parties in
Interest or Disqualified Persons as such terms are defined in ERISA and the Code, respectively) who have certain
specified relationships to the Plans, unless a statutory, class or administrative exemption is available. Parties in
Interest or Disqualified Persons that participate in a prohibited transaction may be subject to a penalty (or an excise
tax) imposed pursuant to Section 502(i) of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code unless a statutory, class or
administrative exemption is available. Section 502(l) of ERISA requires the Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Labor (the DOL) to assess a civil penalty against a fiduciary who violates any fiduciary responsibility under
ERISA or commits any other violation of part 4 of Title I of ERISA or any other person who knowingly participates
in such breach or violation. If the investment constitutes a prohibited transaction under Section 408(e) of the Code,
the IRA may lose its tax exempt status.

The investment in a security by a Plan may, in certain circumstances, be deemed to include an investment in the
assets of the entity issuing such security, such as the State. Certain transactions involving the purchase, holding or
transfer of the Bonds may be deemed to constitute prohibited transactions if assets of the State are deemed to be
assets of a Plan. These concepts are discussed in greater detail below.

Plan Asset Regulation

The DOL has promulgated a regulation set forth at 29 C.F.R. 2510.3 101 (the Plan Asset Regulation) concerning
whether or not the assets of an ERISA Plan would be deemed to include an interest in the underlying assets of an
entity (such as the State) for purposes of the general fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA and for the
prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Code, when a Plan acquires an equity interest
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in such entity. ERISA Section 3(42) defines the term plan assets. Depending upon a number of factors set forth
in the Plan Asset Regulation, plan assets may be deemed to include either a Plans interest in the assets of an
entity (such as the State) in which it holds an equity interest or merely to include its interest in the instrument
evidencing such equity interest. For purposes of this section, the terms plan assets (Plan Assets) and the assets
of a Plan have the meaning specified in the Plan Asset Regulation and ERISA Section 3(42) and include an
undivided interest in the underlying interest of an entity which holds Plan Assets by reason of a Plans investment
therein (a Plan Asset Entity).

Under the Plan Asset Regulation, the assets of the State would be treated as Plan Assets if a Plan acquires an equity
interest in the State and none of the exceptions contained in the Plan Asset Regulation is applicable. The Plan Asset
Regulation provides an exemption from plan asset treatment for securities issued by an entity if such securities are
debt securities under applicable state law with no substantial equity features. If the Bonds are treated as having
substantial equity features, a Plan or a Plan Asset Entity that purchases Bonds could be treated as having acquired a
direct interest in the State. In that event, the purchase, holding, transfer or resale of the Bonds could result in a
transaction that is prohibited under ERISA or the Code. While not free from doubt, on the basis of the Bonds as
described herein, it appears that the Bonds should be treated as debt without substantial equity features for purposes
of the Plan Asset Regulation.

In the event that the Bonds cannot be treated as indebtedness for purposes of ERISA, under an exception to the Plan
Asset Regulation, the assets of a Plan will not include an interest in the assets of an entity, the equity interests of
which are acquired by the Plan, if at no time do Plans in the aggregate own 25% or more of the value of any class of
equity interests in such entity, as calculated under the Plan Asset Regulation and ERISA Section 3(42). Because the
availability of this exception depends upon the identity of the Bondholders at any time, there can be no assurance
that the Bonds will qualify for this exception and that the States assets will not constitute a Plan Asset subject to
ERISAs fiduciary obligations and responsibilities. Therefor, neither a Plan nor a Plan Asset Entity should acquire
or hold Bonds in reliance upon the availability of this exception under the Plan Asset Regulation.

Prohibited Transactions

The acquisition or holding of Bonds by or on behalf of a Plan, whether or not the underlying assets are treated as
Plan Assets, could give rise to a prohibited transaction if the State or any of its respective affiliates is or becomes a
Party in Interest or Disqualified Person with respect to such Plan, or in the event that a Bond is purchased in the
secondary market by a Plan from a Party in Interest or Disqualified Person with respect to such Plan. There can be
no assurance that the State or any of its respective affiliates will not be or become a Party in Interest or a
Disqualified Person with respect to a Plan that acquires Bonds. Any such prohibited transaction could be treated as
exempt under ERISA and the Code if the Bonds were acquired pursuant to and in accordance with one or more
statutory exemptions, individual exemptions or class exemptions issued by the DOL. Such class exemptions
include, for example, Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption (PTCE) 75-1 (an exemption for certain transactions
involving employee benefit plans and broker dealers, reporting dealers and banks), PTCE 84-14 (an exemption for
certain transactions determined by an independent qualified professional asset manager), PTCE 90-1 (an exemption
for certain transactions involving insurance company pooled separate accounts), PTCE 91-38 (an exemption for
certain transactions involving bank collective investment funds), PTCE 95-60 (an exemption for certain transactions
involving an insurance companys general account) and PTCE 96-23 (an exemption for certain transactions
determined by a qualifying in house asset manager).

The Underwriters, the Registrar and Paying Agent or their affiliates may be the sponsor of, or investment advisor
with respect to, one or more Plans. Because these parties may receive certain benefits in connection with the sale or
holding Bonds, the purchase of Bonds using plan assets over which any of these parties or their affiliates has
investment authority might be deemed to be a violation of a provision Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.
Accordingly, Bonds may not be purchased using the assets of any Plan if any of the Underwriters, the Registrar and
Paying Agent or their affiliates has investment authority for those assets, or is an employer maintaining or
contributing to the plan, unless an applicable prohibited transaction exemption is available and such prohibited
transaction exemption covers such purchase.

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Purchasers/Transferees Representations and Warranties

Each purchaser and each transferee of a Bond (including a Plans fiduciary, as applicable) shall be deemed to
represent and warrant that (a) it is not a Plan and is not acquiring the Bond directly or indirectly for, or on behalf of
(i) a Plan or with Plan Assets, (ii) a Plan Asset Entity or (iii) any entity whose underlying assets are deemed to be
Plan Assets of such Plan; or (b) the acquisition and holding of the Bonds by or on behalf of, or with Plan Assets of,
any (i) Plan, (ii) Plan Asset Entity or (iii) any entity whose underlying assets are deemed to be Plan Assets of such
Plan is permissible under applicable law, will not result in any non exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406
of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or Similar Law, and will not subject the State or Underwriters to any
obligation not affirmatively undertaken in writing.

Consultation with Counsel

Any Plan fiduciary or other investor of Plan Assets considering whether to acquire or hold Bonds on behalf of or
with Plan Assets of any Plan or Plan Asset Entity, and any insurance company that proposes to acquire or hold
Bonds, should consult with its counsel with respect to the potential applicability of the fiduciary responsibility
provisions of ERISA and the prohibited transaction provisions of Section 406 of ERISA and Section 4975 of the
Code with respect to the proposed investment and the availability of any prohibited transaction exemption. A
fiduciary with respect to a Non-ERISA Plan which is a Tax Favored Plan that proposes to acquire or hold Bonds
should consult with counsel with respect to the applicable federal, state and local laws.

LEGAL OPINION

Legal matters incident to the authorization, issuance and sale of the Bonds will be passed upon by Kutak Rock LLP,
Bond Counsel, and the State Attorney General. Only Kutak Rock LLP will offer an opinion as to tax status of
interest on the Series 2014A Bonds. The forms of legal opinions to be issued by Kutak Rock LLP with respect to the
Bonds are set forth in APPENDIX H.

Certain legal matters will be passed upon for the Underwriters by McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb,
Chartered, as Counsel to RBC Capital Markets, LLC, representative on behalf of the Underwriters.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

General financial information relating to the State is set forth in Appendices A through E hereto and is a part of this
Official Statement. The States most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is included as APPENDIX E.

The State most recently released certain revenue and expenditure forecasts prepared by MMB in December 2013.
Information concerning this forecast is included in APPENDIX B hereto under the caption STATE FINANCES -
BIENNIUM BUDGETS - November 2013 Forecast Current Biennium. The next forecast of revenue and
expenditures is expected to be released by the end of February 2014. Such forecast will be available on the
MMB web site (www.mmb.state.mn.us) and from the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)
through its Electronic Municipal Market Access system (http://emma.msrb.org).

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LITIGATION

There is not now pending or threatened any litigation seeking to restrain or enjoin the sale, issuance, execution or
delivery of the Bonds, or in any manner questioning or affecting the validity of the Bonds or the proceedings or
authority pursuant to which they are to be issued and sold, except as noted below.

Paul Johnson v. Mark Dayton and Minnesota State Legislature (Minnesota Court of Appeals, Court File No. A13-
2062). This case stems from the Stadium Act passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed by the Governor in
May 2012. A provision of the Stadium Act mandates that the new stadium be constructed in the city of
Minneapolis. Johnson filed the instant action against the Governor and the Legislature in July 2013. His Amended
Complaint, filed in September, alleges that the Governor and the Legislature violated the law by not providing
equal treatment or equal protection of the law when they discriminated against the people and fans of Ramsey
County and Arden Hills, when they eliminated consideration of the Arden Hills [stadium] site[.] The Complaint
and subsequent Amended Complaint assert nothing about Johnson other than his name, address, and telephone
number. The Amended Complaint requests an injunction halting stadium construction on the current Metrodome
site. The Governor and the Legislature moved to dismiss, noting that (1) both are immune from suit for debating,
passing, and signing legislation; (2) Johnsons pleadings allege no facts to support a contention that he has suffered
an injury in fact as the result of the challenged actions of Governor and the Legislature; and (3) Johnsons pleadings
fail to state an equal-protection (or any other) claim upon which relief can be granted. The district court granted the
Governor and the Legislatures motion and dismissed the action. The court based its decision on both Johnsons
lack of standing and Respondents legislative immunity. The court did not reach the question of Johnsons failure to
state a claim upon which relief can be granted. On November 1, 2013, Johnson appealed to the Minnesota Court of
Appeals. Briefs have been filed with the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Doug Mann v. Minneapolis City Council (Fourth Jud. Dist., Court File. No. 27-CV-13-13029).
On November 12, 2013, the district court issued an order dismissing the petition for writ of mandamus filed by
Doug Mann in August seeking to require the City of Minneapolis to place the Citys contribution to the stadium
transaction onto the November ballot to satisfy the 1997 city charter requirement that stadium spending over $10
million be put to voters. The district court ruled that in enacting the Stadium Legislation, the Minnesota Legislature
preempted the referendum requirement in Section 13 of the City Charter. The time for appeal has not expired.

While at any given time, including the present, there are numerous civil actions pending against the State, which
could, if determined adversely to the State, affect the States expenditures, and, in some cases, its revenues, the State
Attorney General is of the opinion that, except for the actions described in Note 19 to the State Financial Statements
for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013, set forth in APPENDIX E and additional actions, if any, discussed in the
paragraphs below, no pending actions are likely to have a material adverse effect in excess of $15 million on the
States expenditures or revenues during the Current Biennium.

The following is a discussion of developments regarding the actions described in the referenced Note 19 that
occurred and are subsequent to the date of the financial statements contained in APPENDIX E, and a description of
additional actions that have been initiated against the State since the date of the financial statements contained in
APPENDIX E and are material for purposes of this Official Statement.

Kiminski v. Hunt et al and similar matters. In one of the dismissed cases, the remaining defendant has now asserted
claims against the State for indemnity, contribution, negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.

Skaja v. Minnesota Department of Health, Bearder, et al. v. Minnesota, et al., and Anderson v. State of Minnesota
(Hennepin County District Court). On December 30, 2013, a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
(Settlement Agreement) was fully executed by all the parties in the Skaja and Bearder cases. The claims of the
Anderson plaintiffs were voluntarily dismissed on June 12, 2013. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties
agreed to the compromise of all claims for the purpose of avoiding protracted litigation and that the consideration
extended under the Settlement Agreement was not an admission of liability on the part of Defendants. The
Minnesota Department of Health agreed to pay $975,000 for attorneys fees, costs, and disbursements, to transfer
the blood specimen cards of the minor plaintiffs that had not been previously destroyed, to permanently eradicate
and destroy all newborn screening test results of the minor plaintiffs, and to operate the Newborn Screening
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Program in compliance with the Genetic Privacy Act, Minn. Stat. 13.386 (2012), as now in force or subsequently
amended. The Order for Dismissal was signed by the Court on January 3, 2014.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Revenue (Minnesota Tax Court). The taxpayer
filed an appeal in the Minnesota Tax Court challenging the Commissioners denial of the taxpayers refund
claims. The taxpayer alleges it is entitled to elect a corporate tax apportionment formula set forth in the Multistate
Tax Compact, even though the Minnesota legislature repealed that provision of the Compact from the Minnesota
Statutes in 1987. Resolution of this case may impact the Commissioners assessments against other multistate tax
filers and may impact refund claims corporate taxpayers have and may file with the Commissioner. Multiple
corporate taxpayers have currently filed about $53 million in refund claims, with estimated potential total refunds of
$700 million.

CONTINUING DISCLOSURE

The Commissioner, in the order authorizing and ordering the issuance of the Bonds, has covenanted and agreed on
behalf of the State, for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time, to comply with the provisions of
Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation, 17 C.F.R. Section 240.15c2-12, paragraph (b)(5) as currently in
effect; and, for this purpose, to provide to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board annual financial information
of the type included in this Official Statement, including audited financial statements, and notice of the occurrence
of certain events which materially affect the terms, payment, security, rating or tax status of the Bonds. The State is
the only obligated person in respect of the Bonds within the meaning of paragraph (b)(5). A description of the
Commissioners undertaking is set forth in APPENDIX G.

The State did not timely file its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) with EMMA for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2012 (the 2012 CAFR). Under the terms of the continuing disclosure undertaking for each series
of bonds for which the State is an obligated person, such filing was supposed to be made by December 31, 2012.
Although the State did not timely file its 2012 CAFR, the State did notify holders of all general obligation bonds and
all bonds supported by State appropriations, by a voluntary filing to EMMA on December 7, 2012, that the 2012
CAFR would be delayed. On December 28, 2012, the State filed a notice of failure to file annual financial
information with respect to all general obligation bonds and all bonds supported by State appropriations. On
February 13, 2013, the State updated its voluntary December 7, 2012 EMMA filing to notify investors that the
estimated date of delivery the 2012 CAFR would be mid-March 2013. The 2012 CAFR was filed with EMMA on
March 27, 2013. The filing of the 2012 CAFR was primarily delayed due to the implementation of a new State
accounting and procurement software system. The State expects, in the future, to complete its CAFR and EMMA
filings on or before December 31st.

The State did not timely file notices of ratings changes or the States CAFR for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007
through 2012 with respect to the following bonds, for which the State was an obligated person within the meaning
of Rule 15c2-12: (i) $31,165,000 (original principal amount) Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Lease
Revenue Bonds, Series 2002-10, (ii) $79,665,000 (original principal amount) Port Authority of the City of Saint
Paul Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2003-12, (iii) $23,695,000 (original principal amount) Port Authority of the City
of Saint Paul Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2002-9, (iv) $58,580,000 (original principal amount) Port Authority of
the City of Saint Paul Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2003-11 Bonds (v) $6,395,000 (original principal amount) City
of Bemidji Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008 and (vi) $8,275,000 (original principal amount) City of
Bemidji Lease Revenue bonds dated April 1, 2000, (together the St. Paul Port Authority/Bemidji Bonds). On
January 9, 2013, the State filed its CAFRs for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007 through 2011 with EMMA, and
on March 27, 2013 filed its 2012 CAFR for the St. Paul Port Authority/Bemidji Bonds. On February 6, 2013, the
State also made a detailed filing of the rating history by each rating agency that publishes a rating for the St. Paul
Port Authority/Bemidji Bonds, with respect to all previous rating changes for each series of the St. Paul Port
Authority/Bemidji Bonds.

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In the previous five years the Commissioner of Management and Budget has not failed to comply in any material
respect other than noted above, with any written continuing disclosure undertaking with respect to any bonds for
which the State is an obligated person.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Public Financial Management, Inc. (the Financial Advisor) is serving as financial advisor to the State in
connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The Financial Advisors fee for services rendered with respect to the
sale of the Bonds is not contingent upon the issuance and delivery of the Bonds. The Financial Advisor does not
assume any responsibility for the information, covenants and representations contained in any of the legal
documents with respect to the federal income tax status of the Bonds, or the possible impact of any present, pending
or future actions taken by any legislative or judicial bodies on the Bonds.

The Financial Advisor has provided the following sentence for inclusion in this Official Statement. The Financial
Advisor has reviewed the information in this Official Statement in accordance with, and as part of, its
responsibilities to the State and, as applicable, to investors under the federal securities laws as applied to the facts
and circumstances of this transaction, but the Financial Advisor does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of
such information.

UNDERWRITING

The underwriters listed on the cover page hereof (the Underwriters) have jointly and severally agreed, subject to
certain conditions, to purchase all, but not less than all, of the Bonds from the State at an aggregate Underwriters
discount of $______. The Underwriters will be obligated to purchase all of the Bonds if any are purchased. The
initial public offering prices of the Bonds may be changed from time to time by the Underwriters.

RBC Capital Markets, LLC is acting as representative on behalf of the Underwriters.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC ("JPMS"), one of the Underwriters of the Bonds, has entered into a negotiated dealer
agreement ("Dealer Agreement") with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("CS&Co.") for the retail distribution of certain
securities offerings, at the original issue prices. Pursuant to the Dealer Agreement (if applicable to this transaction),
CS&Co. will purchase Bonds from JPMS at the original issue price less a negotiated portion of the selling
concession applicable to any Bonds that CS&Co. sells.

Wells Fargo Securities is the trade name for certain securities-related capital markets and investment banking
services of Wells Fargo & Company and its subsidiaries, including Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("WFBNA"), one of the underwriters of the Bonds, has entered into an
agreement (the "Distribution Agreement") with its affiliate, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC ("WFA"), for the
distribution of certain municipal securities offerings, including the Bonds. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement,
WFBNA will share a portion of its underwriting or remarketing agent compensation, as applicable, with respect to
the Bonds with WFA. WFBNA also utilizes the distribution capabilities of its affiliates, Wells Fargo Securities,
LLC (WFSLLC) and Wells Fargo Institutional Securities, LLC (WFIS), for the distribution of municipal
securities offerings, including the Bonds. In connection with utilizing the distribution capabilities of WFSLLC,
WFBNA pays a portion of WFSLLCs expenses based on its municipal securities transactions. WFBNA, WFSLLC,
WFIS, and WFA are each wholly-owned subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., an underwriter of the Bonds, has entered into a retail distribution agreement with
each of TMC Bonds L.L.C. (TMC) and UBS Financial Services Inc. (UBSFS). Under these distribution
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agreements, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. may distribute municipal securities to retail investors through the
financial advisor network of UBSFS and the electronic primary offering platform of TMC. As part of this
arrangement, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. may compensate TMC (and TMC may compensate its electronic
platform member firms) and UBSFS for their selling efforts with respect to the Bonds.

Loop Capital Markets LLC (LCM), one of the Underwriters of the Bonds, has entered into an agreement (the
Distribution Agreement) with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (DBS) for the retail distribution of certain
securities offerings at the original issue prices. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, DBS will purchase Bonds
from LCM at the original issue prices less a negotiated portion of the selling concession applicable to any Bonds that
such firm sells.

Piper Jaffray & Co. and Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, entered into an
agreement (the Agreement) which enables Pershing LLC to distribute certain new issue municipal securities
underwritten by or allocated to Piper Jaffray & Co., including the Offered Bonds. Under the Agreement, Piper
Jaffray & Co. will share with Pershing LLC a portion of the fee or commission.

RATINGS

Ratings on the Bonds have been requested from Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poors Ratings Group (individually,
a Rating Agency and, collectively, the Rating Agencies).

A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, and such ratings may be subject to revision or
withdrawal at any time. The rating by a Rating Agency of the Bonds reflects only the views of such Rating Agency,
and any desired explanation of the significance of such rating and any outlooks or other statements given by such
Rating Agency with respect thereto should be obtained from the Rating Agency.

Except as may be required by the Undertaking as defined above under the heading CONTINUING
DISCLOSURE, the State undertakes no responsibility either to bring to the attention of the owners of the Bonds
any proposed change in or withdrawal of such ratings or to oppose any such revision or withdrawal.

There is no assurance that the initial ratings assigned to the Bonds will continue for any given period of time or that
any of such ratings will not be revised downward, suspended or withdrawn entirely by the Rating Agency. Any
such downward revision, suspension or withdrawal of such rating may have an adverse effect on the availability of a
market for or the market price of the Bonds.

AUTHORIZATION OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT

The State has prepared and delivered this Official Statement to the Underwriters of the Bonds and has authorized the
Underwriters to use it in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds to investors.

Commissioner of Management and Budget
State of Minnesota

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APPENDIX A
STATE GOVERNMENT AND FISCAL
ADMINISTRATION


APPENDIX A

STATE GOVERNMENT AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION

Table of Contents

State Government ....................................................................................................................................... A-1
Fiscal Administration ........................................................................................................................................ A-1
Accounting System ........................................................................................................................................... A-2
Financial Reporting ........................................................................................................................................... A-2
Investments ....................................................................................................................................................... A-2
Revenues ........................................................................................................................................................... A-3
Audit Control Procedures .................................................................................................................................. A-4
Status of Collective Bargaining ......................................................................................................................... A-4

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STATE GOVERNMENT AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION

State Government

The State was formally organized as a territory in 1849 and was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858, as
the 32nd state. Bordered by Canada on the north, Lake Superior and Wisconsin on the east, Iowa on the south, and
North and South Dakota on the west, it is the 12th largest and 20th most populous state in the Union.

The States Constitution organizes State government into three branches: Executive, Legislative and
Judicial.

The Executive Branch is headed by the Governor. The Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, State
Auditor, and Secretary of State are popularly elected to four year terms. There are 18 departments and over one
hundred agencies, boards, councils, and authorities which comprise the Executive Branch. Most departments and
agency heads are appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The Department of Finance was created in 1973. On June 1, 2008, the Department of Finance completed a
merger with the Department of Employee Relations and assumed many of the duties related to human resource
management, employee insurance and collective bargaining on behalf of the State as an employer. After the merger,
the Department was renamed the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (Management and Budget or
MMB).

The Legislative Branch is composed of a Senate and a House of Representatives. There are 67 senators
who serve 4 year terms and there are 134 house members that serve 2 year terms.

The Judicial Branch is headed by a Supreme Court. Three levels of courts function within the Judicial
Branch: Supreme Court, Appellate Court, and District Courts.

Fiscal Administration

The Commissioner of Management and Budget is designated by statute as the chief accounting officer, the
principal financial officer, and the State controller and is assigned responsibility for the administration of the
financial affairs of the State. Included in the financial duties of the Commissioner of Management and Budget are:

Preparation of State biennial budget and capital budget.
Maintenance of general books of account and administration of the statewide accounting system
including a central disbursement system.
Administration of the State payroll system.
Sale and issuance of State general obligation bonds, certain revenue bonds and certain state
appropriation bonds, general obligation certificates of indebtedness, and equipment lease purchase
financings, including certificates of participation.
Preparation of periodic and special reports on the financial affairs of the State.
Operation and control of allotment system (annual agency operating budgets).
Preparation of revenue, expenditure and cash flow estimates.
Banking and cash management activities.
To receive and account for all moneys paid into the State treasury to ensure they are properly
disbursed or invested.
Negotiation and administration of bargaining agreements and compensation plans.
Development and management of employee, retiree and dependent insurance benefits.

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Accounting System

State law requires the Commissioner of Management and Budget to maintain an accounting system that
shows at all times, by funds and items, amounts appropriated and estimated revenues therefore; amounts allotted and
available for expenditure; amounts of obligations authorized to be incurred; actual receipts, disbursements; balances
on hand; and unencumbered balances after deduction of all actual and authorized expenditures.

State law requires the Commissioner of Management and Budget to administer the payroll of all employees
of the executive branch of government.

The accounting system is organized on a fund basis. A fund is an independent fiscal and accounting entity
with a self-balancing set of accounts. Funds are established for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or
objectives in accordance with legal requirements.

On July 1, 2009 the Commissioner of Management and Budget was authorized to acquire a new statewide
accounting and procurement system. The systems accounting functionality went live July 1, 2011. Basic
procurement functionality went live July 1, 2011 and advanced procurement functionality was implemented in FY
2013. Data warehouse reporting functionality is being rolled out in phases with five data modules remaining.

Financial Reporting

State law requires the Commissioner of Management and Budget to prepare a comprehensive financial
report for each fiscal year of the State in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles by the
December 31 following the end of the fiscal year. These reports are audited by the Legislative Auditor. The
Legislative Auditors opinion and the Fiscal Year 2013 basic financial statements are presented in APPENDIX E and
general long-term debt unaudited schedules are presented in APPENDIX C. The State intends to implement the two
new GASB pension-related statements (Statement 67 - Financial Reporting for Pension Plans and Statement 68 -
Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions) for fiscal year 2014. For additional information related to
the Fiscal Year 2012 CAFR filing see CONTINUING DISCLOSURE discussion on page 25 in the forepart of this
Official Statement.

Investments

The State Board of Investment, comprised of four of the States constitutional officers, is responsible for
the formulation of State investment policies and for the purchase and sale of securities. Moneys from various funds
are invested according to regulations on types and terms of investments imposed by law on each grouping. The
investments are grouped as follows:

Invested Treasury Cash temporary investment of a pool of cash, not immediately needed, from
funds other than funds dedicated by the State constitution, State law, or by federal law.
Highway Funds temporary investment of bond proceeds and receipts not immediately needed.
Various retirement funds investment of assets and reserves.
Trust Funds investment of assets and reserves.
Other departmental funds.
See APPENDIX B STATE FINANCES - MINNESOTA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS, for
more information on the investment of State sponsored pension plans and retirement funds.

A general organization chart of the State government is shown below. This diagram displays the various
categories of the States service functions and the organization units associated with the delivery of the service
activities.
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Revenues

The Department of Revenue exercises general supervision over the administration of the taxation and
assessment laws of the State. In the exercise of such power, the Department of Revenue promulgates guidelines to
ensure that property tax laws are administered uniformly by local governmental units and that the assessments of
property are made on an equal basis throughout the State.

The Department of Revenue administers taxes due to the State by collecting, among others, individual
income and corporation taxes, sales and use taxes, inheritance and gift taxes, motor fuel taxes and excise taxes on
liquor and tobacco. Additionally, the Department of Revenue is responsible for informing localities when their
expenditures exceed the limit set for them by the State Legislature.

CITIZENS OF
MINNESOTA
LEGISLATIVE
BRANCH
House of
Representatives
EXECUTIVE
BRANCH
Senate
District
Court
Supreme
Court
Court
of Appeals
Attorney
General
Secretary
of State
GOVERNOR
Lieutenant
Governor
State
Auditor
Agencies
Boards,
Commissions &
Councils
Department of
Administration
Department of
Agriculture
Department of
Commerce
Department of
Corrections
Department of
Employment &
Economic Dev.
Minnesota
Management &
Budget
Department of
Health
Department of
Human Rights
Department of
Human Services
Department of
Labor & Industry
Department of
Military Affairs
Department of
Natural Resources
Department of
Public Safety
Department of
Revenue
Minnesota State
Colleges &
Universities
Department of
Education
Department of
Transportation
Department of
Veterans Affairs
JUDICIAL
BRANCH
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Audit Control Procedures

The Office of the Legislative Auditor is the post audit agency of all State departments, agencies, boards and
commissions. The Office of the Legislative Auditor conducts the audits of all accounts, records, inventories,
vouchers, receipts, funds, securities, and other assets at least once a year, if funds and personnel permit, and more
often if deemed necessary or as directed by the Legislature or the Legislative Audit Commission. As an agency of
the legislative branch, the Office of the Legislative Auditor is independent of the executive branch and the
departments, boards, commissions and other agencies thereof that it is responsible for auditing.

Status of Collective Bargaining

The State has a total of 16 bargaining units for State employees which includes three faculty bargaining
units whose labor contracts are negotiated and maintained by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Each odd-numbered year, the Department of Management and Budget negotiates the terms and conditions of
employment with the seven exclusive representatives for employees covered by one of the 13 non-faculty labor
agreements for executive branch State employees. The Department also develops two compensation plans for
employees not represented by a union. All contracts and compensation plans are subject to review and approval by
the Legislature. The following is a summary that shows the number of employees assigned to State bargaining
units.

INFORMATION ON STATE BARGAINING UNITS

Previous Biennium Labor Agreements for all bargaining units expired on June 30, 2013. By statute these
contracts remain in effect until subsequent agreements are reached or contracts are cancelled when the right to strike
matures. As of the date of this Official Statement, the State reached tentative agreements with all AFSCME
bargaining units, MAPE and MMA for the Current Biennium. The Legislative Subcommittee on Employee
Relations approved these contracts on September 20, 2013. The State recently reached a tentative agreement with
MLEA for the Previous Biennium MLEA contract. This contract was approved by the Legislative Subcommittee on
Employee Relations on September 20, 2013. Since that date, the State reached tentative agreements with SRSEA
and MGEC, and these are currently being voted on by the membership of those units. The State is currently in the
process of negotiating the Current Biennium contracts with MNA, MLEA, MSCF, IFO, and MSUAF.

UNIT
Union or Association
Employees as of
October 2013

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
(7 bargaining units) 17,430
MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) 13,040
Middle Management Association (MMA) 2,900
MN Government Engineers Council (MGEC) 990
MN Nurses Association (MNA) 770
MN Law Enforcement Association (MLEA) 710
State Residential Schools Education Association (SRSEA) 200
State College Faculty Association (MSCF) 5,020
State University Interfaculty Organization (IFO) 3,510
State University Admin and Service Faculty (MSUAF) 800
Total Represented Employees 45,370
Total State Employment 52,010
Percent of All Executive Branch Employees Unionized 87%

APPENDIX B
STATE FINANCES


APPENDIX B

STATE FINANCES

Table of Contents

Financial Statements ......................................................................................................................................... B-1
Financial Information ........................................................................................................................................ B-1
Revenue and Expenditure Forecasting .............................................................................................................. B-3
Historic Revenues and Expenditures ................................................................................................................. B-5
Biennium Budgets ............................................................................................................................................. B-7
Historical and Projected Revenue and Expenditure Growth ............................................................................. B-18
Budget Planning Estimates ................................................................................................................................ B-21
General Fund Revenue Sources ........................................................................................................................ B-21
Minnesotacare Program ................................................................................................................................. B-27
Cash Flow Information ..................................................................................................................................... B-28
Minnesota Defined Benefit Pension Plans ....................................................................................................... B-33
Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions ............................................................................................... B-58

This Official Statement contains forecasts, projections, and estimates that are based on current
expectations but are not intended as representations of fact or guarantees of results. If and when included in
this Official Statement, the words expects, forecasts, projects, intends, anticipates, estimates,
and analogous expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and any such statements inherently are subject to a variety of risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-
looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Official Statement.
The State disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any
forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the States expectations with regard
thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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STATE FINANCES

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The basic financial statements for the State for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013 are included herein as
APPENDIX E. These financial statements provide financial information for the States General Fund, as defined by
generally accepted accounting principles, as set forth in the audited financial statements included in APPENDIX E
and other major funds; for all other funds, such information is combined into non-major governmental and non-
major enterprise funds, which includes the Debt Service Fund. These financial statements have been examined by
the Legislative Auditor, independent auditor for the State to the extent indicated in his report included in
APPENDIX E. The Legislative Auditors report and the financial statements, including the Notes, should be read in
their entirety. Such financial statements have been included in APPENDIX E in reliance upon the report of the
Legislative Auditor. The revenues and expenditures presented consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles for Fiscal Years 2011 through 2013 are summarized on page B-6. For additional information related to
the Fiscal Year 2012 CAFR filing see CONTINUING DISCLOSURE discussion on page 25 in the forepart of this
Official Statement.

Past Financial Reports

The States Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, including information by individual fund for Fiscal
Year 2013 and prior years are available at www.mmb.state.mn.us.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Budgeting Process

Major operating budget appropriations for each biennium are enacted during the final legislative session of
the immediately preceding biennium (i.e. in odd-numbered calendar years). Supplemental appropriations and
changes in revenue and expenditure measures are usually adopted during legislative sessions in even-numbered
calendar years.

The Minnesota constitution limits the number of days that the Minnesota Legislature (the Legislature)
may meet to a maximum of 120 days during a biennium. The number of days may be split between the two years in
a biennium, provided that the Legislature may not meet in a regular session after the first Monday following the
third Saturday in May of any year. The regular sessions of the Legislature are scheduled for and occur between
January 2 and the first Monday following the third Saturday in May of each year.

Revenue and expenditure forecasts are performed in February and November of each calendar year. See
Revenue and Expenditure Forecasting later in this appendix. Forecasts are performed for the then current
biennium and for next succeeding biennium. Based upon the results of these forecasts, the Governor may
recommend revenue and expenditure changes that are then recommended to the Legislature. In addition, the
Legislature may, also based on these forecasts, approve budget changes.

The February and November forecasts for the biennium during which the forecasts are made are used to
evaluate if the State is on track to finish that biennium with a balanced budget, and may be used by the Governor
and the Legislature to revise the budget for that biennium.

The November forecast in even-numbered years for the next succeeding biennium becomes the basis for
the Governors budget recommendations for that biennium. All subsequent February and November forecasts for
that biennium supplement and revise the original even-numbered year November forecast with more current data,
and the Governor may use these forecasts to submit modifications to the budget that was developed from the
original even-numbered year November forecast.

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General Fund

The General Fund accounts for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another
fund.

Revenues, expenditures, transfers and fund balance information in budgetary fund statements may differ
from those in the States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) based Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) (see APPENDIX E) for three primary reasons. First, on a GAAP basis, the accruals of
revenue and expenditures are required to be reported under the modified accrual basis of accounting. In the
modified accrual basis used in the CAFR, expenditures are recognized when goods or services are received
regardless of the year encumbered. Second, on a budgetary basis, encumbrances are recognized as expenditures in
the year encumbered. Third, as a result of implementing the new GAAP pronouncement, GASB Statement No. 54,
Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, several funds are included in the GAAP fund
balance, which are not included in the budgetary fund balance, as these funds are not appropriated funds with
legislatively enacted budgets. The budgetary fund statements do not represent the States official financial report,
but rather are prepared as a supplement to the budget documents.

Cash Flow Account

The cash flow account (the Cash Flow Account) was established in the General Fund for the purpose of
providing sufficient cash balances to cover monthly revenue and expenditure imbalances. The amount and use of
funds in the Cash Flow Account is governed by statute.

Budget Reserve Account

A budget reserve account (the Budget Reserve Account) was established in the General Fund, as a special
account (separate from the Cash Flow Account) that serves as a savings account to be used to offset budget shortfalls
during economic downturns. Funds in the Budget Reserve Account may be spent in the event that projected General
Fund receipts will be less than forecast, and the amount of resources available for the remainder of the biennium will
be less than needed to cover authorized spending. Funds in the Budget Reserve Account may be used, after
consultation with the Legislative Advisory Commission, to the extent needed to balance expenditures with revenues.
The amount and use of funds from the Budget Reserve Account and its replenishment are governed by statute.

Stadium General Reserve Account

A stadium general reserve account (the Stadium Reserve Account) was established in the General Fund
by the 2012 Legislature pursuant to Minnesota Laws 2012, chapter 299 (Stadium Legislation). Available revenues
as defined in the Stadium Legislation (including certain excise taxes and gambling revenues) are deposited in the
Stadium Reserve Account pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 297E.021, Subdivision 2. Amounts in the
Stadium Reserve Account are appropriated as necessary for application against any shortfall in the amounts
deposited to the General Fund under Minnesota Statutes Section 297A.994. After consultation with the Legislative
Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy amounts in the Stadium Reserve Account are also available for other
uses related to the professional football stadium authorized under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 473J. In the 2013
Legislative Session, as part of the cigarette and tobacco products tax increase, the Legislature provided a one-time
deposit of the cigarette floor stocks tax (up to $26.5 million) into the Stadium Reserve Account. See BIENNIUM
BUDGETS, 2013 Legislative Session Current Biennium, Reserves in Enacted Budget below.

Control Procedures

Dollar Control: Expenditures in excess of legislative appropriations are prohibited by law. In order to
prevent spending in excess of appropriations, MMB requires State agencies to identify their appropriations and
establish them in the States accounting system as the limit on spending. The accounting system will reject
transactions that exceed these limits. This control procedure is designed to prevent agencies from spending from
unauthorized sources of funds.

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Allotment and Encumbrance Control: Before money can be disbursed pursuant to an appropriation, it must
first be allotted (administratively allocated and approved for expenditure). Prior to each fiscal year, MMB allots the
applicable State agency appropriations based on legislatively-enacted budgets. An allotment is a subdivision of an
appropriation into smaller, detailed components used by agencies to budget expenditures by category of expenditure.
The accounting system prevents allotments from exceeding appropriations.

Once allotments have been established, but before spending obligations can be incurred, for most purchases
agencies must establish encumbrances against their allotments. Encumbrances are the accounting control device
agencies use for reserving portions of their allotments for expenditures that will soon be incurred. The encumbrance
process helps agencies keep track of their outstanding obligations, and the accounting system prevents agencies
from encumbering more funding than has been allotted.

Executive Budget Officer Oversight: MMB assigns an Executive Budget Officer to each State agency for
the purposes of approving agency accounting structures, appropriations, and allotments, and for monitoring overall
agency revenues and expenditures.

Monthly Reports: MMB maintains a data warehouse which is used to produce standard and ad hoc reports
on revenues and expenditures that agency staff and Executive Budget Officers use to monitor agency spending and
receipts.

Balanced Budget

Minnesotas Constitution prohibits borrowing for operating purposes beyond the end of a biennium.
Options for dealing with a projected deficit are provided for in statute. Borrowing for cash flow purposes within a
biennium is allowed; however, revenues for the entire biennium plus any balances carried forward from the previous
biennium must be greater than or equal to expenditures for the entire biennium.

If a forecast shows a shortfall for the General Fund for the then existing biennium, the Commissioner of
Management and Budget (the Commissioner) shall use funds and reduce the Budget Reserve Account as needed
to balance revenues with expenditures. If there are not enough funds in the Budget Reserve Account to balance the
General Fund in the current biennium, the Commissioner, with the consent of the Governor and after consulting with
the Legislative Advisory Commission may also reduce outstanding appropriations, commonly referred to as
unalloting.

If a forecast shows a shortfall for the General Fund for the next succeeding biennium, the Governors
budget recommendations must propose revenue and/or expenditure changes in order for the budget for that biennium
to be in balance at the end of that biennium.

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FORECASTING

General

The States biennial budget appropriation process relies on revenue and expenditure forecasting as the basis
for establishing aggregate revenue and expenditure levels. Revenue forecasting for the State is conducted within
MMB by the Economic Analysis Division. Expenditure forecasts for the State are prepared by MMB based on
current annual budgets and on current cash expenditure estimates provided by State agencies responsible for
significant expenditure items.

In addition to the forecasts prepared for the Legislature before the commencement of each new biennium,
forecasts are updated periodically through the biennium. Based on each revenue and expenditure reforecast, MMB
prepares a new cash flow analysis for the biennium.

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Forecasting Risks

Risks are inherent in the revenue and expenditure forecasts. Assumptions about U.S. economic activity and
federal tax and expenditure policy underlie these forecasts. In the forecast it is assumed that existing federal tax law
will remain in place and that current federal budget authority and mandates will remain in place. Reductions in
federal spending programs may affect State spending. Finally, even if economic and federal tax assumptions are
correct, revenue forecasts are still subject to other variables and some normal level of statistical deviations.

Current Forecast Methods and Assumptions

The baseline economic forecast which the State Economist uses in preparing the State revenue and
expenditure forecast is provided by IHS Global Insight, Inc. (IHS GII) of Lexington, Massachusetts. IHS GII
furnishes a monthly forecast of economic growth and individual incomes across all segments of the national
economy.

The IHS GII national economic forecasts are reviewed by Minnesotas Council of Economic Advisors (the
Council), a group of macro-economists from the private sector and academia. The Council provides an
independent check on the IHS GII forecast. If the Council determines that the IHS GII forecast is significantly more
optimistic than the current consensus, the Commissioner may base the State forecast on a less optimistic scenario of
national economic growth.

Forecasts of individual income tax receipts are based on IHS GII forecasts of national production,
employment, and corresponding wage and salary earnings, by industrial sector. The IHS GII forecasts are then
entered into an economic model of Minnesota maintained by MMB. State forecasts of employment by major
industry sector as well as wage and aggregate earnings are obtained from this model. Aggregate annual earnings are
used, in turn, to forecast calendar year tax liabilities through a micro-simulation of the States individual income tax.
Calendar year liabilities are converted into fiscal year income tax revenues, with regard given to the timing of
withholding tax receipts, quarterly estimated payments, refunds and final payments.

Capital gains realizations have become an increasingly volatile and important share of Minnesotas income
tax base. Minnesota capital gains are forecast using an econometric model which relates the increase in taxable
capital gains to the underlying growth in household wealth and to changes in inflation and in the real growth rate of
the economy. Federal tax variables are also included. The model is designed to allow capital gains realizations to
move gradually toward an equilibrium rate of realizations instead of adjusting instantaneously to a shock in model
variables.

Corporate income tax receipts are forecast using IHS GIIs forecast of major variables affecting pre-tax
corporate profits. The volatility of corporate profits and the various loss carry-forward and carry-back provisions
make this the most difficult revenue source to forecast.

Sales tax receipts are estimated on the basis of a forecast of the sales tax base. The historical base is
constructed largely on the basis of national data for items that would be subject to tax if sold in Minnesota. This
data is then allocated to Minnesota on the basis of Minnesotas share of national income and employment to arrive at
a Minnesota specific base. By means of a regression equation, the base is calibrated to historical collections. Using
national forecasts of sales of taxable items and allocating them to Minnesota on the basis of forecasts on
Minnesotas share of national income and employment the base is extended into the future. Using information from
the aforementioned regression equation the forecast collections are derived from the forecast of the base.

Numerous other revenue sources are forecast, some by MMB and others by the agencies responsible for
their collection. In general, none is of significant size, and historically, variances among them have frequently been
offsetting.

The November 2013 baseline forecast from IHS GII, the scenario which IHS GII considered to be the most
likely at the time it was made, was used for the November 2013 revenue and expenditure forecast. The forecast
growth rates for real and nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are shown on the following page. IHS GII
estimates potential GDP growth to average about 1.7 percent over the 2012 to 2015 period. Real GDP is projected
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to exceed potential over the 2011-2015 period as the economy expands. Inflation, as measured by the implicit price
deflator for GDP, is expected to be moderate.

IHS GII NOVEMBER 2013
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP)
BASELINE FORECAST
(Chained Rates of Growth)

Calendar
Year 2011
Actual %
Calendar
Year 2012
Forecast %
Calendar
Year 2013
Forecast %
Calendar
Year 2014
Forecast %
Calendar
Year 2015
Forecast %

REAL GDP Growth Rate 1.8 2.8 1.7 2.5 3.1
GDP DEFLATOR (Inflation) 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.6 1.7
NOMINAL GDP Growth Rate 3.8 4.6 3.1 4.1 4.9

A report is published with each forecast and is available at www.mmb.state.mn.us. The November 2013
revenue and expenditure forecast was released December 5, 2013. See FINANCIAL INFORMATION in the
APPENDIX. The February 2014 IHS GII Baseline will be used as the baseline for the next revenue and
expenditure forecast.

HISTORIC REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES

The following table sets forth the States General Fund revenues and expenditures for the Fiscal Years
ended June 30, 2011 through 2013. For the Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2011 through 2013 the revenues and
expenditures shown include all revenues and expenditures for that fiscal year, including revenue received and
expenditures made after June 30 of such fiscal year which are properly allocable to such fiscal years. The schedules
of revenues and expenditures are presented for comparison purposes only and are not intended to reflect any
increases or decreases in fund balance. Beginning balances or deficits are not included. In past official statements,
the State presented comparative cash based, unaudited numbers for the most recent fiscal year and the prior fiscal
year. The States new financial system is accrual based and cannot provide cash based numbers for comparison.


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STATE OF MINNESOTA
GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF
REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

(1) For fiscal years 2011, 2012 and 2013, the schedule of revenues and expenditures includes all financial activity for the fiscal year, including
revenue and expenditure accruals at June 30.
(2) During fiscal year 2012, Higher Education function spending decreased due to a reduction in grants to the University of Minnesota and the
Office of Higher Education.
(3) During fiscal year 2012, Health and Human Services function spending increased due to shifts of Federal Fund spending to the General
Fund as American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grants expired.
(4) During fiscal year 2012, General Government function spending decreased due to reductions in most general government agencies.
(5) During fiscal year 2012, General Education function spending increased due to a $50 per pupil increase and an increase in total pupils.
(6) During fiscal year 2013, General Education function spending increased due to a 1% per pupil increase and an increase in total pupils.
Fiscal Year Ended June 30
(1)
2011 2012 2013
NET REVENUES:
Individual Income Taxes ...................................................... . 7,828,818 $ 8,267,608 $ 9,257,352 $
Corporation Income Taxes ....................... 1,135,193 996,524 1,273,112
Sales Taxes ................................................ 4,425,136 4,574,768 4,737,002
Property Taxes . 766,926 813,723 817,895
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes...................... 230,016 220,065 239,735
Other Taxes........................... 1,439,017 1,464,448 1,561,621
Tobacco Settlement . 172,886 166,861 170,060
Federal Revenues................................ 254 546 2,753
Licenses and Fees .................... . 258,739 225,681 214,374
Departmental Services .................. . 114,545 171,451 191,006
Investment/Interest Income ................................................................ . 108,862 38,282 97,283
Securities Lending Income ................................................................ . 58 - -
All Other Revenues................................ 356,067 306,889 391,775
NET REVENUES. 16,836,517 $ 17,246,846 $ 18,953,968 $
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Agricultural, Environmental and Energy Resources 205,342 $ 204,553 $ 246,882 $
Economic and Workf orce Development 130,497 118,676 145,280
General Education
(5) (6)
........................................................ 6,578,615 7,171,507 7,415,750
General Government
(4)
....................................................... 683,314 628,869 722,829
Health and Human Services
(3)
....................................................... 4,815,804 5,644,629 5,683,366
Higher Education
(2)
.............................................................. 747,617 712,363 745,965
Intergovernment Aid ........................................................... 1,316,886 1,358,142 1,268,609
Public Saf ety and Corrections ....................................................... 579,977 546,974 583,556
Transportation .................................................................... 286,796 277,690 295,195
Securities Lending Rebates and Fees .. 37 - -
Total Current Expenditures 15,344,885 $ 16,663,403 $ 17,107,432 $
Capital Outlay ............................................ . 25,571 14,476 26,952
Debt Service .......................................... . 40,867 56,876 52,099
TOTAL EXPENDITURES . 15,411,323 $ 16,734,755 $ 17,186,483 $
EXCESS Of REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES . 1,425,194 $ 512,091 $ 1,767,485 $
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Loan Proceeds 227 $ - $ - $
Transfer-In 470,101 485,353 585,104
Transfer-Out (1,159,118) (1,099,056) (1,001,068)
NET OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) . (688,790) $ (613,703) $ (415,964) $
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 736,404 $ (101,612) $ 1,351,521 $

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BIENNIUM BUDGETS

The biennium that began on July 1, 2011 and ended on June 30, 2013 is referred to herein as the Previous
Biennium. The biennium that began on July 1, 2013 and will end on June 30, 2015 is referred to herein as the
Current Biennium. The biennium that will begin on July 1, 2015 and will end on June 30, 2017 is referred to
herein as the Next Biennium. An individual fiscal year is referred to herein as FY or Fiscal Year.

Forecast and projected revenues and expenditures are based on the legal requirements contained in
Minnesota statutes and session laws as of the time of the forecast and projections.

February 2013 Forecast Previous Biennium

The February 2013 forecast updated General Fund revenues and expenditures projected for the Previous
Biennium. Forecast revenues were expected to be $35.161 billion, up $217 million (0.6 percent) from Novembers
estimates. Forecast spending is expected to be $35.159 billion, $63 million below previous projections. These
changes, coupled with a $15 million reduction in the projected Stadium Reserve, yielded a forecast balance of $295
million. As was the case in November, the forecast balance was automatically allocated to reversing outstanding
school aid payment shifts. After this allocation the General Fund ending balance is expected to be zero on June 30,
2013.
Revenues: General Fund revenues for the Previous Biennium were forecast to be $35.161 billion, up $217
million from Novembers estimates after adjusting for 2013 legislative action to conform to federal law changes. In
the absence of the conformity changes, an additional $19 million in revenue would have been reported for fiscal
2013.
The forecast for the four major taxes (individual income, sales, corporate and statewide property tax levy)
increased by 0.7 percent. Projected individual income tax receipts were $128 million (0.8 percent) above previous.
The majority of the increase came from larger than anticipated fourth quarter estimated payments for tax year 2012
and higher withholding tax receipts. Sales tax receipts were reduced $19 million (0.2 percent), mostly due to an
increase in expected sales tax refunds. Corporate tax receipts showed the largest percentage increase of the four
major taxes $85 million (4.0 percent). The forecast for the statewide property tax levy was unchanged.
Expenditures: General Fund spending for the Previous Biennium was forecast to be $35.159 billion, down
$63 million (0.2 percent). But, a statutorily required repayment of outstanding K-12 education payment shifts,
based on an available forecast balance, added $282 million to K-12 education aids in the Previous Biennium. This
increased total spending to $35.442 billion, $220 million more than Novembers estimates. After the repayment,
$808 million remained in outstanding school aid payment shifts.
Projected human services spending fell by $46 million for the Previous Biennium due primarily to savings
in Medical Assistance (MA) payments. Reductions in negotiated managed care rates for elderly and disabled basic
care, adults without children and families with children, and lower enrollments in the adults without children
program account for most of the lower estimates. Beyond health and human services programs, forecast changes in
other areas of the budget were modest. K-12 education aid estimates were reduced by $9 million primarily due to a
small downward revision in enrollment projections. Property tax aids and credits estimates were reduced $13
million mostly due to lower than expected spending on homeowner property tax refunds, offset slightly by increases
in the renter property tax refund program.
Reserves: After the November 2012 forecast, total General Fund reserves were $944 million: $350 million
in the Cash Flow Account and $644 million in the Budget Reserve. Current law required any forecast balance be
first allocated to restoring reserves to a statutory maximum of $653 million - $9 million was allocated for this
purpose. Additionally, a residual $4 million forecast balance was added to the Budget Reserve after the required
school shift repayment, increasing the Budget Reserve to $656 million.
The projected reserve balance in the Stadium Reserve Account was reduced from $16 million to $1 million.
The forecast for lawful gambling revenues was reduced $15 million for FY 2013. The updated forecast reduction
continues to reflect a slower than expected implementation of electronic gaming options and reduced estimates for
daily revenue per gaming device.

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2013 Legislative Session Previous Biennium
The Legislature adjourned on May 20, 2013 after enacting budgets bills for the Next Biennium. None of
the appropriations and provisions enacted by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor impact the
revenue and expenditure estimates for the Previous Biennium. Unchanged from the February 2013 Forecast,
projected revenue for the Previous Biennium is forecast to be $35.161 billion, spending is estimated to $35.442
billion. The biennium will end with $1.006 billion in General Fund reserves and an estimated $1 million in the
Stadium Reserve Account.
Preliminary Fiscal Year 2013 Close Previous Biennium
Actions taken in the 2013 Legislative session required that MMB estimate the Fiscal Year 2013 closing
balance by September 30, 2013. The entire closing balance, which includes both final revenue and expenditure
variances, is then to be used to reduce the $874 million in school shifts currently outstanding. Before the action by
the 2013 Legislature any school shift repayment would not have occurred until after Novembers official budget
forecast and would have been based on the projected ending balance for the Current Biennium.
As required, on September 30, 2013 MMB released that the preliminary general fund balance was
estimated to be $636 million. This was compared to the zero ending balance projected after the February 2013
forecast. Higher than anticipated year-end revenues, combined with gains in transfers and other resources along
with lower spending produced the $636 million balance. This ending balance carries forward into FY 2014. As
stated above, the entire FY 2013 ending balance will be automatically used in FY 2014 to repay a portion of the
estimated $874 million remaining obligation from the K-12 payment and property recognition shifts enacted in the
2009-11 legislative sessions. These actions are not reflected in the tables presented on B-9 and B-10. See
APPENDIX B BIENNIUM BUDGETS PRELIMINARY FY 2013 ESTIMATE CURRENT BIENNIUM, for
more information on the school shift repayment in the Current Biennium.
Previous Biennium Estimates Revenues and Expenditures
The following table displays a summary of the estimated amounts of revenues and expenditures allocable to
the General Fund for the Previous Biennium based on the 2013 Special Legislative Session. Authorized
expenditures are presented by function, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles for reporting
purposes.


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PREVIOUS BIENNIUM
GENERAL FUND
ESTIMATES OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
END OF 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND
PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2013 CLOSE
(In thousands of dollars)

(1)
On a budgetary basis, Fiscal Year 2011 ended with an Unrestricted General Fund balance of $1.289 billion and an Unreserved
General Fund balance of $976 million.
Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Previous
2012 2013 Biennium
Forecast Resources
Prior Year Ending Balance (1) 1,288,673 1,794,930 1,288,673
Net Non-dedicated Revenues 16,425,815 17,945,487 34,371,302
Dedicated Revenues 321 692 1,013
Transfers From Other Funds 485,720 601,647 1,087,367
Prior Year Adjustments 174,254 108,636 282,890
Subtotal Current Resources 17,086,111 18,656,462 35,742,573
Total Revenues Plus Prior Year
Ending Balance 18,374,784 20,451,391 37,031,246
Authorized Expenditures & Transfers
K-12 Education 6,624,867 8,873,712 15,498,579
Higher Education 1,275,446 1,295,095 2,570,541
Health & Human Services 5,385,094 5,207,568 10,592,662
Environment & Agriculture 147,424 158,887 306,311
Jobs, Economic Development, Housing & Commerce 124,401 154,903 279,304
State Government & Veterans 403,076 460,167 863,243
Transportation 62,197 63,764 125,961
Public Safety & Judiciary 882,601 957,734 1,840,335
Property Tax Aids & Credits 1,456,693 1,320,179 2,776,872
Debt Service 192,056 223,000 415,056
Capital Projects 20,414 24,138 44,552
Other 5,265 0 5,265
Cancellation Adjustment 0 0 0
Subtotal Expenditures & Transfers 16,579,534 18,739,147 35,318,681
Dedicated Revenue Expenditures 321 329 650
Total Expenditures and Transfers 16,579,855 18,739,476 35,319,331
Balance Before Reserves 1,794,929 1,711,915 1,711,915
Cash Flow Account 350,000 350,000 350,000
Budget Reserve 657,618 656,471 656,471
Stadium Reserve 0 0 0
Appropriations Carried Forward 146,662 69,355 69,355
Budgetary Balance 640,650 636,089 636,089

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The following table sets forth by source the forecasted amounts of nondedicated revenues allocable to the
General Fund for the Previous Biennium.

PREVIOUS BIENNIUM
GENERAL FUND - ESTIMATES OF NONDEDICATED REVENUES
END OF 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND
PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2013 CLOSE


Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Previous
2012 2013 Biennium
Net Nondedicated Revenues:
Income Tax - Individual 7,972,460 9,012,500 16,984,960
Income Tax - Corporate 1,044,159 1,280,743 2,324,902
Sales Tax 4,677,856 4,774,250 9,452,106
Statewide Property Tax 799,333 811,388 1,610,721
Estate Tax 174,190 167,460 341,650
Liquor, Wine & Beer 80,117 83,248 163,365
Cigarette & Tobacco 187,915 205,391 393,306
Mining 22,118 22,314 44,432
Mortgage Registry Tax 103,037 139,928 242,965
Deed Transfer Tax 57,400 75,587 132,987
Gross Earnings Taxes 299,557 332,893 632,450
Lawful Gambling Taxes 40,837 36,989 77,826
Medical Assistance Surcharges 222,683 248,634 471,317
Tobacco Settlements 166,861 170,060 336,921
Investment Income 2,701 3,669 6,370
DHS SOS Collections 58,183 51,306 109,489
Lottery Revenue 53,209 66,196 119,405
Departmental Earnings 260,435 274,936 535,371
Fines & Surcharges 89,172 86,292 175,464
All Other Nondedicated Revenue 132,595 135,563 268,158
Tax and Non-Tax Refunds (19,003) (33,860) (52,863)
Total Net Nondedicated Revenues 16,425,815 17,945,487 34,371,302

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February 2013 Forecast Current Biennium
The November 2012 forecast provided the first official forecast for the Current Biennium, as well as
revenue and expenditure planning estimates for the Next Biennium. In November 2012, a shortfall of just under
$1.1 billion was projected for the Current Biennium. Revisions in the February 2013 forecast reduced the projected
budget shortfall to $627 million. General Fund revenues for the Current Biennium were forecasted to be $36.116
billion, $955 million (2.7 percent) higher than estimates for the Previous Biennium. Projected current law spending
was expected to be $36.744 billion, $1.302 billion (3.7 percent) higher than the Previous Biennium.
Revenues: Tax revenues were estimated to be $1.711 billion (5.3 percent) higher than the Previous
Biennium. The forecast for individual income tax receipts was $1.112 billion higher, the sales tax $581 million, and
the statewide property tax $69 million.
Biennial growth in tax revenues was offset by reductions in non-tax revenues and other resources. A large
number of one-time revenues in the Previous Biennium do not continue in the Current Biennium. These include a
transfer of $52 million from the workers compensation assigned risk plan, $29 million for a 1 percent cap on Health
Maintenance Organization (HMO) profits, $12 million from a HMO donation and a one-time prior year adjustment
of $139 million. Also, one-time transfers primarily from the health care access fund that were used to balance the
budget in the Previous Biennium do not carry into the Current Biennium under current law.
Expenditures: General Fund spending in the Current Biennium was estimated to be $1.302 billion higher
than the Previous Biennium. Forecast spending in health and human services is estimated to be $708 million (6.6
percent) more than in the Previous Biennium while K-12 spending was estimated to be $797 million higher (5.5
percent). The use of $643 million tobacco bond proceeds to make a one-time reduction in general fund debt service
artificially reduced spending in the Previous Biennium. This one-time reduction in debt service payments in the
Previous Biennium accounts for the significant increase shown for debt service in subsequent biennia.
Reserves: The reserve amounts for the Current Biennium are unchanged from levels in the Previous
Biennium. Total General Fund reserves were $1.006 billion: $350 million in the Cash Flow Account and $656
million in the Budget Reserve.
The projected reserve balance in the Stadium Reserve Account was zero. Similar to the Previous Biennium,
the forecast reduction in lawful gambling revenues for the Next Biennium reflects a slower than expected
implementation of electronic gaming options and reduced estimates for daily revenue per gaming device. This has
reduced amounts previously projected for the reserve.
2013 Legislative Session Current Biennium
During the 2013 legislative session, the Legislature enacted a number of revenue and expenditure measures
in the General Fund for the Current Biennium. The 2013 legislative session ended on the constitutional deadline of
May 20, 2013 with a balanced budget for the Current Biennium. The enacted budget resolved the $627 million
projected budget deficit, increased net General Fund revenues by $2.306 billion and appropriated $1.606 billion for
state and local programs. After accounting for all the revenue, expenditure and reserve changes enacted in the
Current Biennium, the General Fund balance at the end of the biennium is estimated to be $46 million.
Revenues in Enacted Budget
The approved budget reflects significant changes in General Fund revenues from the February 2013
forecast for the Current Biennium. Net General Fund revenue estimates now total $38.422 billion, $2.306 billion
(6.4 percent) higher than Februarys estimates.
Tax Revenues: The Legislature enacted significant tax changes in the 2013 session. In total, net tax
revenues are projected to be $2.609 billion; however, after adjusting for the elimination of the health impact fee, net
tax revenues are projected to be $2.233 billion (6.6 percent) higher than previously forecast. Cigarette fee revenue
(also known as the health impact fee) that had previously been deposited in the Health Impact Fund and transferred
to the General Fund will be deposited into the General Fund as tax revenue.

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Enacted changes in the individual income tax are projected to generate $1.143 billion in General Fund
revenues for the Current Biennium. The most significant income tax change is the addition of a new personal
income tax bracket of 9.85 percent for the top two percent of taxpayers that is projected to generate $1.119 billion in
additional tax revenue. The Legislature enacted several changes to the corporate income tax that result in a
projected increase of $421 million in the Current Biennium. Legislation included repealing the current law
subtraction for foreign royalties and new provisions for foreign operating corporations ($249 million) as well as
making the research and development tax credit non-refundable ($91 million). Overall, sales tax receipts are
projected to be $74 million higher than previous estimates. Changes to sales tax provisions include the application
to electronic and commercial equipment repair ($152 million), warehousing and storage services ($95 million), and
telecommunications equipment ($67 million). Legislation also included a sales tax exemption for cities and counties
that reduces sales tax estimates by $172 million in the Current Biennium. An increase of $1.60 per pack and
expansion to other tobacco products, as well as the conversion of the health impact fee to a tax generates $812
million in cigarette and tobacco products tax revenue. Other tax increases include gift and estate taxes ($78 million)
and MA surcharges ($83 million).

Non-Tax and Other Revenues: Legislation enacted in the 2013 session impacted fees, fine, surcharges and
other non-dedicated General Fund revenue. In total, non-tax revenue is projected to be $1.449 billion, $35 million
(2.5 percent) higher than Februarys forecast. Other revenue is projected to be $346 million, $338 million (49.4
percent) lower than previously estimated. Enacted changes reduce transfers-in to the General Fund by $338 million.
Small one-time transfers to the General Fund are offset by a $376 million reduction to transfers-in as a result of the
conversion of the health impact fee to a tax.

Expenditures in Enacted Budget

General Fund expenditures for the Current Biennium are now projected to total $38.350 billion, $1.606
billion (4.4 percent) higher than forecast estimates. Appropriations in state and local programs were made across all
areas of the state budget. Significant appropriations were provided to K-12 education, health and human services,
higher education, jobs and economic development and property tax aids and credits.

K-12 education expenditures are estimated to be $15.784 billion, $607 million (4.0 percent) higher than
previously forecast. K-12 education spending represents 41 percent of total General Fund spending. The
Legislature enacted major appropriations in education finance including a 1.5 percent increase in the general
education per pupil formula ($234 million), optional statewide all-day kindergarten ($134 million) and early
learning scholarships to provide access to high-quality early learning opportunities ($40 million).

Significant appropriations were made in property tax aids and credits programs. Spending in this area of
the state budget is projected to be $3.016 billion, $305 million (11.3 percent) higher than forecast estimates.
Spending in this area of the state budgets represents 8 percent of total General Fund spending. Starting in FY 2015
the Legislature appropriated $120 million per year in the property tax refund program, $81 million per year in local
government aid, $40 million per year in country program aid and $10 million per year in township aid. Starting in
FY 2015 the state will also provide an additional $15 million per year for direct aid to police and firefighter pension
funds. The result of the legislative changes in the 2013 legislative session is an estimated $301 million in lower
property tax burden for calendar year 2014.

After legislative changes, health and human services spending is estimated to be $11.440 billion, $78
million (0.7 percent) higher than February forecast estimates. Health and human services spending accounts for 30
percent of total General Fund spending. Significant appropriations were made to increase eligibility for health care
programs by expanding Medical Assistance (MA) coverage ($270 million), reforming MinnesotaCare to align with
new federal guidelines ($85 million) and adding an MA autism benefit ($13 million). These appropriations were
financed by utilizing $403 million in Health Care Access Fund resources. Additional appropriations of $56 million
were made in payments to providers of elderly and disabled individuals.

Higher education spending is now projected to be $2.813 billion, $249 million (9.7 percent) higher than
previously forecast. $69 million was provided to the Office of Higher Education, $77 million to the University of
Minnesota and $102 million to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).

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Jobs and economic development spending is now estimated to total $371 million, $132 million (55.5
percent) higher than Februarys forecast. $54 million was provided to programs to promote economic development
and job growth. An additional $26 million was invested in additional business, community and workforce
development.

The Legislature also enacted a provision to accelerate the repayment of the school aid payment shift and the
property tax recognition shift with FY 2013 year-end balances. In total, $873 million is needed to repay the
remaining shifts, $287 million in the aid payment shift and $587 million in the property tax recognition shift.
$1.919 billion has been repaid over three successive forecasts.

Reserves in Enacted Budget

General Fund reserves (Cash Flow Account and Budget Reserve) levels were unchanged in the enacted
budget. Total General Fund reserves are $1.006 billion: $350 million in the Cash Flow Account and $656 million in
the Budget Reserve. The projected reserve balance in the Stadium Reserve Account is now estimated to be $27.807
million. As part of the cigarette and tobacco products tax increase, the Legislature provided a one-time deposit of
the cigarette floor stocks tax (up to $26.5 million) into the Stadium Reserve Account.

2013 Special Legislative Session Current Biennium
During June 2013, torrential rain fall resulted in 18 Minnesota counties having major infrastructure damage
to roads and bridges including highways on the state, county, and municipal systems. The State estimated damage
to public infrastructure at $17.8 million, with roads and bridges making up half of the total. A federal disaster
declaration issued by President Obama for the 18 counties allows federal assistance for eligible projects, with the
state and local governments contributing one-fourth of the total cost. A special legislative session was held on
September 9, 2013 to appropriate additional funds to address the costs of repairing the damages caused by the
flooding and a severe winter storm that occurred in April, 2013. Laws of 2013, First Special Session, Chapter 1
appropriated $4.5 million to the Department of Public Safety for state and local match and $219,000 was provided to
the Department of Employment and Economic Development for disaster related costs. The $4.719 million in new
appropriations did not impact the bottom line because the legislation reduced unspent appropriations from previous
disasters by $4.719 million.
Preliminary Fiscal Year 2013 Close Current Biennium
A provision in 2013 session law requires that the entire FY 2013 ending balance be automatically used in
FY 2014 to repay a portion of the estimated $874 million remaining obligation from the K-12 payment and property
recognition shifts enacted in the 2009-11 legislative sessions. It was reported that the Fiscal Year 2013 ended with a
preliminary general fund balance of $636 million. This ending balance carries forward into FY 2014 however, it
will not materially change the outlook for the Current Biennium. An estimated $287 million of the $636 million
will complete repayment of the school aid payment shift returning to a 90/10 payment schedule from the current
86.4/13.6 percentages. The remaining $349 million will reduce the school district property tax recognition shift. An
approximate $238 million obligation to schools will remain based on end-of-session estimates.
The Department of Education will certify new payment and recognition percentages by October 15, 2013
based on updated data from September school district levy certifications. Increased payments to schools will begin
with the October 15
th
payment. Current statutes that allocate any forecast balance for shift repayment remain
unchanged for the November and February forecasts. These actions are not reflected in the tables presented on B-14
and B-15. See APPENDIX B BIENNIUM BUDGETS PRELIMINARY FY 2013 ESTIMATE PREVIOUS
BIENNIUM, for more information on the school shift repayment in the Previous Biennium.
October Economic Update
Minnesota Management and Budget released the October Economic Update on October 10, 2013. Net non-
dedicated general fund revenues totaled $4.086 billion during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, $2 million less than
projected in February. Both the sales tax and the income tax showed positive variances for the quarter, with sales tax
receipts $46 million (4.2 percent) ahead of forecast and the income tax exceeding projections by $27 million (1.3

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percent). Other revenues were $64 million (12.3 percent) percent lower than anticipated in February, and corporate
tax receipts were $11 million (3.1 percent) short of prior estimates. All FY 2014 results are preliminary and subject
to change. A complete accounting of actual FY 2013 revenues and FY 2014 estimates is part of the November 2013
Economic Forecast which was released on December 5, 2013. MMB will release the January Economic Update on
January 10, 2014. See FINANCIAL INFORMATION in the forepart of this Official Statement.
The October Economic Update includes a discussion of possible economic impacts of the federal shutdown
on the State:
The harmful effect of a federal government shutdown will not be the same for all states. The largest
impact will occur where exposure to federal civilian employment and federal spending are the greatest,
such as around the Washington, D.C. area. In Minnesota, where federal employment and spending are
not major components of the economy, the impact will be less apparent.
As in the rest of the country, full back pay for furloughed federal workers will lessen the impact of the
shutdown in Minnesota. On the other hand, a prolonged shutdown will bring greater unpredictability
and economic impact, as more federal payments to Minnesota residents are delayed or possibly
foregone. More importantly, if failure by Congress to lift the debt ceiling sets off a global financial
crisis, the potential impact on Minnesotas economy and tax revenues will grow.
November 2013 Forecast Current Biennium
When the Current Biennium budget was enacted last May, a $46 million unspent balance remained. Two
subsequent events did not materially alter that balance. A September special session reallocated $4.5 million for
disaster relief and did not impact the bottom line. FY 2013 closing at the end of September produced a $636 million
balance. However, that balance was directed by law to repay a portion of the outstanding school shifts, increasing
FY 2014 spending by a like amount. These interim changes, incorporated in mid-October, yielded a $47 million
balance for the current budget, only $1 million higher than projected at the end of the 2013 legislative session.
Forecast revenues are expected to be $39.209 billion, $787 million higher than previous estimates. The
November 2013 forecast initially estimated spending to be $38.807 billion, down $247 million from Octobers
estimates. Spending and revenue changes, along with a small net decline in reserves, resulted in an initial forecast
balance of $1.086 billion. Current law (M.S. 16A.152) allocates a portion of the forecast balance to completing buy
back of the K-12 property tax recognition shift and repaying $15 million that was borrowed from the state airports
fund in 2008. After adjusting for the buybacks, spending is now forecast to be $39.067 billion, $13 million more
than previous estimates. The forecast completes repayment of accounting shifts from prior budget solutions,
reducing the forecast balance to $825 million.
Revenues: Higher revenues contribute $787 million to forecast balance. Stronger employment and income
growth in 2013 have contributed to forecast revenue. Tax revenues for the Current Biennium are projected to be
$37.451 billion, $824 million (2.2 percent) more than the February estimate adjusted for tax law changes. Transfers
and all other revenues are expected to be $1.758 billion, $37 million (2.1 percent) below the prior forecast.
This is the first forecast of the Current Biennium revenues since the biennium began on July 1. After four
months of collections, fiscal year-to-date receipts are $5.686 billion, or about 15 percent of the total expected over
the entire biennium. With 19 months left in the two-year budget, 85 percent of the forecast receipts are yet to be
collected.

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Current Biennium Forecast Revenues
($ in millions)
October
Estimate
November
Forecast
$
Change
Individual Income Tax $ 18,876 $ 19,372 $ 496
Sales Tax 10,130 10,194 64
Corporate 2,422 2,675 254
Statewide Property Tax 1,685 1,670 (16)
Other Taxes 3,514 3,541 27
Total Tax Revenues 36,627 37,451 824
All Other Revenues Transfers 1,785 1,758 (37)
Total Revenues $ 38,422 $ 39,209 $ 787

Higher income and corporate tax estimates are the source of 95 percent of the increase in tax revenue. The
individual income tax showed the largest dollar amount increase over prior estimates, up $496 million (2.6 percent),
followed by the corporate income tax with an increase of $254 million (10.5 percent). Expected sales tax revenue
rose by $64 million (0.6 percent).
The change in the income tax forecast since February is primarily due to an increase in MMBs estimate of
tax liability for 2012, the base year for this forecast, and increased growth projections for some underlying economic
variables, including wages and salaries and business income. The increase in projected corporate tax revenues
reflects increased expectations for corporate profits growth.
Much of the tax on non-wage income is paid through estimated tax or through discretionary withholding.
These payments are more difficult to predict than prescribed withholding on wages and salaries. Because taxpayers
affected by Minnesotas new fourth income tax bracket report a higher share of income from non-wage sources, a
larger share of total income tax receipts now are being collected through payment streams that are harder to forecast.
Expenditures: Forecast spending declined $247 million, but was offset by shift buybacks. General fund
spending for the Current Biennium was forecast to be $38.807 billion, down $247 million (0.6 percent) from
previous estimates. After the required shift repayments are reflected, net general fund spending remains largely
unchanged, increasing by $13 million.
Forecast health and human services spending is $117 million (1.0 percent) below previous estimates, and
accounts for nearly one-half of the total change in forecast spending. Health care program enrollment and cost
assumptions remained largely unchanged, but for a notable reduction in cost growth in the Community Alternatives
for Disabled Individuals waiver. The remaining savings reflects reduced payments to the federal government and the
recognition of inter-governmental reimbursements based upon recent federal approval. Previous assumptions
regarding the impact of federal and state health care reform remain constant in the general fund forecast.


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Current Biennium Forecast Expenditures
($ in millions)
October
Estimate
November
Forecast
$
Change
K-12 Education $16,419 $16,409 $(10)
Property Tax Aids & Credits 3,017 2,946 (70)
Health & Human Services 11,445 11,327 (117)
Debt Service 1,280 1,252 (28)
All Other 6,893 6,872 (21)
Forecast Spending $39,054 $38,806 $(247)
School Shift Buyback 246 246
Repay Airports Fund 15 15
Total Spending (after buybacks) $39,067 $13

Savings in other spending areas were modest. Forecast K-12 education aids declined $10 million prior to
the shift buyback. A small increase in pupil units was more than offset by minor changes in other general education
and categorical aid factors. Reduced property tax refund estimates, due to lower participation and lower average
refunds, contributed to a $70 million decline in property tax aids. Forecast debt service was reduced $28 million, due
to multiple factors affecting the calculation of debt service costs.
Reserves: In October, general fund reserves were $1.006 billion -- $350 million in the Cash Flow Account
and $656 million in the Budget Reserve. The Budget Reserve has increased slightly in this forecast. Under current
law (M.S. 79.251 Subd. 1) any excess surplus in the workers compensation assigned risk plan is deposited to the
general fund and directed to the Budget Reserve. The total excess surplus was $14 million; however, $10 million
was incorporated into the Current Biennium budget solution adding just under $5 million to the Budget Reserve.
In October, the Stadium Reserve had a balance of $27 million. Based on expected stadium expenditures,
the reserve is projected to be $18 million at the end of FY 2015, down $9 million from previous estimates. Overall
the result of November 2013forecast is a net decline in total general fund reserves of $5 million for the current
biennium.


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Current Biennium Estimates Revenues and Expenditures

The following table displays a summary of the estimated amounts of revenues and expenditures allocable to
the General Fund for the Current Biennium based on the November 2013 Forecast. Authorized expenditures are
presented by function, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles for reporting purposes. Actions
taken for preliminary FY 2013 close are not represented in the following tables. See APPENDIX B BIENNIUM
BUDGETS PRELIMINARY FY 2013 ESTIMATE CURRENT BIENNIUM

GENERAL FUND
ESTIMATES OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
NOVEMBER 2013 FORECAST

(1)
On a budgetary basis, Fiscal Year 2013 ended with an Unrestricted General Fund balance of $1.712 billion and an Unreserved
Accounting General Fund balance of $636 million.

Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Current
2014 2015 Biennium
Forecast Resources
Prior Year Ending Balance (1) 1,711,915 1,465,911 1,711,915
Net Non-dedicated Revenues 19,086,748 19,791,881 38,878,629
Dedicated Revenues 189 1 190
Transfers From Other Funds 189,426 90,899 280,325
Prior Year Adjustments 25,000 25,000 50,000
Subtotal Current Resources 19,301,363 19,907,781 39,209,144
Total Revenues Plus Prior Year
Ending Balance 21,013,278 21,373,692 40,921,059
Authorized Expenditures & Transfers
K-12 Education 8,484,577 8,169,591 16,654,168
Higher Education 1,392,346 1,421,415 2,813,761
Property Tax Aids & Credits 1,339,337 1,606,892 2,946,229
Health & Human Services 5,633,486 5,693,972 11,327,458
Public Safety & Judiciary 974,280 974,870 1,949,150
Transportation 150,195 103,890 254,085
Environment & Agriculture 153,928 162,758 316,686
Jobs, Economic Development, Housing & Commerce 214,083 171,549 385,632
State Government & Veterans 500,096 463,446 963,542
Debt Service 619,935 632,143 1,252,078
Capital Projects 90,025 134,173 224,198
Cancellation Adjustment (5,110) (15,000) (20,110)
Subtotal Expenditures & Transfers 19,547,178 19,519,699 39,066,877
Dedicated Revenue Expenditures 189 1 190
Total Expenditures and Transfers 19,547,367 19,519,700 39,067,067
Balance Before Reserves 1,465,911 1,853,992 1,853,992
Cash Flow Account 350,000 350,000 350,000
Budget Reserve 660,992 660,992 660,992
Stadium Reserve 35,991 17,827 17,827
Budgetary Balance 418,928 825,173 825,173

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The following table sets forth by source the forecast amounts of non-dedicated revenues allocable to the
General Fund for the Current Biennium.

CURRENT BIENNIUM
GENERAL FUND- ESTIMATES OF NONDEDICATED REVENUES

HISTORICAL AND PROJECTED REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE GROWTH
The following tables display historical and projected General Fund revenue and expenditure growth by year
for the General Fund for the Previous Biennium and the Current Biennium. Information is provided by major
revenue and expenditure categories based on the enacted budget from the 2013 Legislative Session. Actions taken
for preliminary FY 2013 close are not represented in the following tables.


Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Current
2014 2015 Biennium
Net Nondedicated Revenues:
Income Tax - Individual 9,445,500 9,926,300 19,371,800
Income Tax - Corporate 1,354,712 1,320,679 2,675,391
Sales Tax 5,017,182 5,176,682 10,193,864
Statewide Property Tax 832,057 837,490 1,669,547
Estate Tax 185,400 227,000 412,400
Liquor, Wine & Beer 84,060 85,740 169,800
Cigarette & Tobacco 570,491 589,579 1,160,070
Mining 13,505 14,100 27,605
Mortgage Registry Tax 109,558 104,693 214,251
Deed Transfer Tax 91,021 102,229 193,250
Gross Earnings Taxes 337,716 356,025 693,741
Lawful Gambling Taxes 41,000 42,150 83,150
Medical Assistance Surcharges 289,665 307,303 596,968
Tobacco Settlements 163,042 162,197 325,239
Investment Income 4,000 4,000 8,000
DHS SOS Collections 54,400 55,400 109,800
Lottery Revenue 61,258 60,613 121,871
Departmental Earnings 185,524 183,160 368,684
Fines & Surcharges 87,063 86,729 173,792
All Other Nondedicated Revenue 165,527 155,745 321,272
Tax and Non-Tax Refunds (5,933) (5,933) (11,866)
Total Net Nondedicated Revenues 19,086,748 19,791,881 38,878,629

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HISTORICAL AND PROJECTED REVENUE GROWTH
NOVEMBER 2013 FORECAST ($ in Millions)

Actual Actual Actual Closing Estimated Estimated Average
FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 Annual
Individual Income Tax $6,531 $7,529 $7,972 $9,013 $9,445 $9,926
$ change 998 443 1,041 432 481
% change 15.3% 5.9% 13.1% 4.8% 5.1% 8.7%
Sales Tax 4,177 4,403 4,678 4,774 5,017 5,177
$ change 226 275 96 243 160
% change 5.4% 6.2% 2.1% 5.1% 3.2% 4.4%
Corporate Tax 664 925 1,044 1,281 1,355 1,321
$ change 261 119 237 74 (34)
% change 39.3% 12.9% 22.7% 5.8% -2.5% 14.7%
Statewide Property Tax 767 767 799 811 832 837
$ change 0 32 12 21 5
% change 0.0% 4.2% 1.5% 2.6% 0.6% 1.8%
Other Tax Revenue 1,227 1,231 1,158 1,268 1,718 1,824
$ change 4 (73) 110 450 106
% change 0.3% -5.9% 9.5% 35.5% 6.2% 8.3%
Total Tax Revenue $13,366 $14,855 $15,651 $17,147 $18,367 $19,085
$ change 1,489 796 1,496 1,220 718
% change 11.1% 5.4% 9.6% 7.1% 3.9% 7.4%
Non-Tax Revenues 805 808 774 798 720 707
$ change 3 (34) 24 (78) (13)
% change 0.4% -4.2% 3.1% -9.8% -1.8% -2.6%
Transfers, All Other 448 521 661 711 214 116
$ change 73 140 50 (497) (98)
% change 16.3% 26.9% 7.6% -69.9% -45.8% -23.7%
Total Revenue $14,619 $16,184 $17,086 $18,656 $19,301 $19,908
$ change 1,565 902 1,570 645 607
% change 10.7% 5.6% 9.2% 3.5% 3.1% 6.4%

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HISTORICAL AND PROJECTED SPENDING GROWTH
($ in Millions)


Actual Actual Actual Closing Estimated Estimated Average
FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 Annual
K-12 Education $5,338 $6,078 $6,616 $8,870 $8,485 $8,170
$ change 740 538 2,254 (385) (315)
% change 13.9% 8.9% 34.1% -4.3% -3.7% 8.9%
Higher Education 1,456 1,357 1,275 1,295 1,392 1,421
$ change (99) (82) 20 97 29
% change -6.8% -6.0% 1.6% 7.5% 2.1% -0.5%
Prop. Tax Aids & Credits 1,614 1,401 1,457 1,320 1,339 1,607
$ change (213) 56 (137) 19 268
% change -13.2% 4.0% -9.4% 1.4% 20.0% -0.1%
Health & Human Services 4,104 4,323 5,385 5,208 5,633 5,694
$ change 219 1,062 (177) 425 61
% change 5.3% 24.6% -3.3% 8.2% 1.1% 6.8%
Public Safety 856 946 883 958 974 975
$ change 90 (63) 75 16 1
% change 10.5% -6.7% 8.5% 1.7% 0.1% 2.6%
Debt Service 429 401 192 223 620 632
$ change (28) (209) 31 397 12
% change -6.5% -52.1% 16.1% 178.0% 1.9% 8.1%
All Other 830 829 772 865 1,104 1,021
$ change (1) (57) 93 239 (83)
% change -0.1% -6.9% 12.0% 27.6% -7.5% 4.2%
Total Spending $14,627 $15,335 $16,580 $18,739 $19,547 $19,520
$ change 708 1,245 2,159 808 (27)
% change 4.8% 8.1% 13.0% 4.3% -0.1% 5.9%

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BUDGET PLANNING ESTIMATES

Next Biennium

Planning estimates for the Next Biennium are based on the November 2013 forecast. The planning
projections contain revised revenue and expenditure estimates for the Next Biennium based on the most recent
information about the national and State economic outlook, caseloads, enrollments, and cost projections, as amended
to reflect legislative enactment of the budget for the Current Biennium. The projection methods are different for the
Next Biennium and the longer-term estimates carry a higher degree of uncertainty and a larger range of potential
error.

General Fund revenues are estimated to be $42.981 billion, $3.771 billion (9.6 percent) higher than
estimates for the Current Biennium. Over 90 percent of the growth in revenues is attributed to the projected growth
in income and sales tax collections that are anticipated to grow by $2.719 billion (14.0 percent) and $895 million
(8.8 percent) respectively. The revenue planning estimates are not explicit forecasts; they are extrapolations from
projected trends in the economy. The projections are based on Global Insights (GI) baseline forecast, which
assumes that U.S. real GDP will grow 3.3 percent in 2016 and 3.1 percent in 2017. Even small deviations from the
assumed trend over four years will compound and produce sizeable changes in revenues.

Projected spending is estimated to be $40.783 billion, $1.716 billion (4.4 percent) higher than estimates for
the Current Biennium. Two areas of the budget, health and human services and property tax aids and credits account
for over 90 percent of the growth. Health and human services spending is estimated to be $1.240 billion (10.9
percent) above Current Biennium levels, while property tax aids and credits is expected to be $343 million (11.7
percent) higher. Spending projections only include increases incorporated in current law to education aids, health
care and local aid/property tax relief programs based on enrollment, caseload and current law formula provisions.

Projected General Fund revenues are now forecast to exceed estimated General Fund expenditures by
$2.197 billion, up $1.476 billion from previous estimates. The impact of inflation is not reflected in expenditure
projections. Based on the November forecast the consumer price index (CPI) is projected to increase by 1.9 percent
in FY 2016 and 1.9 percent in FY 2017. Annual expenditure inflation pressures, if recognized, would add
approximately $384 million to FY 2016 spending estimates and more than $790 million to FY 2017 spending
estimates.

Revenue and spending estimates for the Next Biennium will be updated for the February 2014 forecast.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES

Tax Sources

The States principal sources of non-dedicated revenues are taxes of various types. A description of the
major taxes is set forth below.

Income Tax: The income tax rate schedules for 2014 consist of four income brackets having tax rates of
5.35 percent, 7.05 percent, 7.85 percent and 9.85 percent as shown below. The tax brackets are indexed annually for
inflation, as measured by the National CPI. The base of the tax is federal taxable income, with selected additions
and subtractions. There is an income exclusion for low-income elderly and disabled taxpayers. The exclusion
phases out as adjusted gross income and nontaxable sources of income rise. Two earner couples are entitled to a
non-refundable credit against tax liability to offset the additional tax liability that results from the married joint
filing status as opposed to the single filing status. The maximum credit per return to offset this marriage penalty
is $1,393.04. In addition, the State tax code contains a refundable child care credit, a working family credit, and an
education credit all targeted at low income parents. An alternative minimum tax is imposed on Minnesota alternative
minimum taxable income or AMTI (which is similar to federal alternative minimum taxable income) at a flat rate of
6.75% on AMTI in excess of an exemption amount, to the extent the minimum tax exceeds the regular tax.

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SINGLE FILER

Taxable Income Tax
on the first $24,680
5.35 percent
on all over $24,680
but not over $81,080
7.05 percent
on all over $81,080
but not over $152,540 7.85 percent
on all over $152,540
9.85 percent

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY

Taxable Income Tax
5.35 percent
on all over $36,080
7.05 percent
but not over
$252,240250,000 7.85 percent
9.85 percent

Married individuals filing separate returns, estates and trusts must compute their income tax by applying
married rates, except that the income brackets will be one-half of the above amounts.

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD

Taxable Income Tax
5.35 percent
on all over $30,390
7.05 percent
but not over $203,390 7.85 percent
9.85 percent

Sales and Use Tax: The sales tax rate of 6.875% is applicable to most retail sales of goods with the
exception of food, clothing, and drugs. Purchases made by non-profit organizations and the federal government and
school districts are exempt. In November 2008, Minnesota voters voted to amend the constitution to raise the sales
tax rate beginning on July 1, 2009 by 3/8 of 1 percentage point. The proceeds from the incremental increase are
dedicated to funds other than the General Fund for the purpose of protecting the environment and preserving
Minnesotas arts and cultural heritage. The new general statewide rate is 6.875%. The 3/8 of 1 percentage point
increment will be in place through 2034. In the 2013 legislative session provisions were passed that will expand the
sales tax base to include certain digital products and business equipment repair. Business related warehousing and
storage is subject to tax effective April 2014. In addition it changed a provision in the law which gives a refund for
sales tax paid on certain capital equipment purchases to an upfront exemption of sales tax. This provision is
effective in August 2014. County and city purchases, effective January 1, 2014, are exempt from sales tax.

Statewide Property Tax: A State general property tax is levied on commercial and industrial property,
public utility property, unmined iron ore property, and seasonal recreational property, including cabins. Electric
generation attached machinery and property located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the St.
Paul Airport are exempt from this tax. The tax is levied at a uniform rate across the State. The levy amount is
adjusted annually for the increase, if any, in the implicit price deflator for government consumption expenditures
and gross investment for state and local governments prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Corporate Franchise Tax: A flat tax rate of 9.8% is imposed on corporate taxable income. Corporations
that do business both in and outside of Minnesota must apportion their taxable income on the basis of a three factor
formula that in Tax Year 2013 gives a 96% weight to sales, a 2% weight to payroll and a 2% weight to property.
Laws enacted in 2005 called for the weights to be incrementally adjusted each year, so that by 2014 the weight for
sales will be 100%. The phase in began in 2007. An alternative minimum tax is imposed on Minnesota alternative
minimum taxable income (which is similar to federal alternative minimum taxable income) at a flat rate of 5.8%, to
the extent the minimum tax exceeds the regular tax. In the 2013 legislative session numerous changes were made to
the corporate income tax. Among the significant provisions were: 1) the repeal of special rules for foreign
operating corporations, 2) the repeal of the exclusion for foreign royalties, 3) An increase in the minimum fee, 4) a
broadened definition of sales to include the sales of no-nexus subsidiaries of corporations subject to Minnesota tax,
5) a change in the Research & Development credit from refundable to non-refundable, and 6) a provision that causes
the income of foreign entities who elect not to be treated as corporations, whose income is included in federal
taxable income to be subject to Minnesota tax.

Beginning in Tax Year 2002, Minnesota required 80% of federal bonus depreciation be added to taxable
income and then deducted in five equal parts over the next five years. The effect of this provision is to negate the
revenue loss that would otherwise result from federal bonus depreciation.
A fee is imposed as a part of the franchise tax liability. The fee is in addition to the regular and alternative
minimum tax. The amount of the fee is based on the sum of Minnesota property, payroll and sales. The 2013
legislature adjusted the fee schedule and indexed the dollar amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price
index. The fee schedule for tax year 2013is shown below:

Fee Basis Amount of Fee
Less than $930,000 $0
$930,000 to $1,869,999 $190
$1,870,000 to $9,339,999 $560
$9,340,000 to $18,679,999 $1,870
$18,680,000 to $37,359,999 $3,740
$37,360,000 million or more $9,340

Insurance Gross Earnings Tax: A tax is imposed on the gross premium revenue of insurance companies at
the following rates:

1.5% Life insurance
2.0% Domestic and foreign company premiums.
1.0% Mutual property and casualty companies with assets of 5 million or less on 12/31/89.
1.26% Mutual property and casualty companies with assets in excess of 5 million but less than 1.6 billion on
12/31/89.
3.0% Surplus line agents.
0.5% Surcharge on homeowners insurance, commercial fire and commercial nonliability insurance premiums.
2.0% Surcharge on fire premiums for property located in cities of the first class.
1.0% Health Maintenance Organizations.

Motor Vehicle Sales Tax: Motor vehicle sales, new and used, are exempt from the sales and use tax, but
are subject to a 6.5% motor vehicle sales tax. The tax is collected at the time of title registration or transfer.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2012, 100% of the collections are dedicated to transportation related funds.

Liquor, Wine and Fermented Malt Beverages Tax: Liquor is taxed at $5.03 per gallon. Wine is taxed at
rates that vary from $.30 per gallon to $3.52 per gallon, depending on the alcohol content. Beer is taxed at $2.40 per
31-gallon barrel for beer with alcoholic contents of 3.2% by volume or less, and $4.60 per 31-gallon barrel for
strong beer.

A tax of 2.5% is imposed on alcoholic beverages sold at retail; this is in addition to the 6.875% sales tax on
alcoholic beverages.

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Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax: Laws passed in the 2013 legislative session made significant
changes to the Cigarette and Tobacco taxes. Effective July 1 2013, the Cigarette tax is 2.83 per pack and adjusted
annually to match changes in the average price of cigarettes sold in Minnesota. In addition a pack is subject to a tax
in lieu of sales tax of 49.3 cents, which is adjusted annually to match changes in the average price of cigarettes sold
in Minnesota. Effective July 1 2013 the tax on tobacco products is 95% of the wholesale price. A one- time floor
stocks tax is imposed on cigarettes in the inventory of wholesalers and retailers on July 1, 2013 equal to the increase
in the tax enacted in 2013.

Estate Tax: The tax base is the federal gross estate less various exemptions and deductions. The tax may
not exceed the State death tax credit, under prior federal law. Laws passed in 2013 impose a gift tax to complement
the Estate Tax and tighten provisions that relate to the exclusion of small business property from the estate tax and
subject tangible Minnesota property, owned in pass-through entities by nonresidents, to Estate Tax.

Mortgage Tax: A tax of 23 cents is imposed on each $100 dollars of debt secured by real property. Ninety-
seven percent of the proceeds go to the States General Fund and three percent to the county in which the property is
located.

Deed Tax: A tax of .0033% per $500 or $1.65 for increments less than $500 of consideration is imposed on
the transfer of real estate by any deed, instrument, or writing. Ninety-seven percent of the proceeds go to the States
General Fund and three percent to the county in which the property is located.

Gambling Tax: A 6% tax is imposed on the takeout of pari-mutuel horse races at licensed tracks. The
takeout is 17% of straight pools and 23% for multiple pools.

The Stadium Legislation passed in 2012 substantially changed the States gambling tax structure. The
Stadium Legislation imposes a new tax on net gambling receipts -- gross receipts less prizes paid (see table below).
The Stadium Legislation authorizes two new types of electronic charitable gambling: electronic linked bingo and
electronic pull tabs.

The new tax structure is as follows:

Net Receipts Tax on Existing Bingo, Raffles, Paddlewheels 8.5%
New Net Receipts Tax on All Pull-tabs, All Tipboards Except Sports
Tipboards, and Electronic Linked Bingo (taxed on an organization basis)
Not over $87,500 9.0%
Over $87,500, but not over $122,500 18.0%
Over $122,500, but not over $157,500 27.0%
Over $157,500 36.0%
Sports-themed Tipboards exempt

Rental Motor Vehicle Tax: In addition to the general sales tax a 6.2 percent sales tax is imposed on the
lease or rental, on a daily or weekly basis, of a passenger automobile, van or pickup truck.

Taconite and Iron Ore Occupation Tax: The base of the occupation tax is the value of the ore less
expenses required to convert it into marketable quality. Beginning in tax year 2006, the rate of the tax was 2.45%.
For purposes of the corporate franchise tax apportionment formula, transfers of ore are deemed to be Minnesota
sales.

Health Care Provider Tax: A tax is imposed upon licensed nursing homes, hospitals, and health
maintenance organizations, including a $2,815 tax per licensed nursing home bed, a 1.56% tax on the net patient
revenue of hospitals (excluding Medicare revenue), and a 0.6% tax on the total premium revenue of health
maintenance organizations.

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Other Sources

In addition to the major taxes described above, other sources of non-dedicated revenues include minor
taxes, unrestricted grants, certain fees and charges of State agencies and departments, and investment income.

The General Fund receives no unrestricted federal grants. The only federal funds deposited into the General
Fund are to reimburse the State for expenditures on behalf of federal programs.

Under the Stadium Legislation, proceeds of certain special sales, liquor, lodging and restaurant taxes
imposed by the City of Minneapolis under Minnesota Laws 1986, Chapter 396, as amended, are to be deposited in
the General Fund each year from 2021 through 2046 in an aggregate present value amount of $150,000,000, plus
certain specified amounts each year for the purpose of paying a portion of annual operating costs and contributions
to a capital reserve for the stadium project authorized by the Stadium Legislation.

Tobacco Settlement

On May 8, 1998, the State of Minnesota settled a lawsuit initiated against several tobacco companies. The
settlement agreement as amended as of June 1, 2001 (the Minnesota Agreement), between the Attorney General of
the State and the then-existing four largest United States cigarette manufacturers, Philip Morris, Reynolds Tobacco,
Lorillard and B&W (collectively, the Settling Defendants)
1
, requires the Settling Defendants to make annual
payments to the State. The payments are to be made at the beginning of the calendar year and are scheduled into
perpetuity. These amounts are adjusted based on volume of tobacco products sold and the Consumer Price Index as
indicated in the settlement documents. Payments made pursuant to the Minnesota Agreement are made to an account
designated in writing by the State, which is an account within the General Fund of the State Treasury.

Pursuant to the Minnesota Agreement, the State agreed to settle all its past, present and future smoking-
related claims against the Settling Defendants in exchange for agreements and undertakings by the Settling
Defendants concerning a number of issues. These issues include, among others, making payments to the State,
abiding by more stringent advertising restrictions, funding educational programs, ensuring public access to court
documents and files and requiring disclosure of certain payments to lobbyists, all in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the Minnesota Agreement.

The Minnesota Agreement requires that the Settling Defendants make two types of payments, Initial
Payments due in the years 1998 through 2003 and Annual Payments due in 1998 and continuing in perpetuity,
which historical payments are set forth in the table that follows, as well as certain court-administered payments. The
base amount of these payments (with the exception of the up-front Initial Payments) are subject to certain
adjustments (including those for inflation and volume), which could be material.

Payments required to be made by the Settling Defendants are calculated by reference to the Settling
Defendants respective share of sales of cigarettes (which in practice have been measured by shipments) by unit for
consumption in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico). Payments to be made by the Settling Defendants are
recalculated each year, based on the market share of each individual Settling Defendant for the prior year. A
significant loss of market share by the Settling Defendants could have a material adverse effect on the payments by
the Settling Defendants under the Minnesota Agreement. The Minnesota Agreement does not contain any terms
providing for a process to dispute the calculation of Annual Payments or any adjustments to such payments. To
date, neither the Settling Defendants nor the State have disputed any of the calculations of payments under the
Minnesota Agreement.

1
On January 5, 2004, Reynolds American Inc. was incorporated as a holding company to facilitate the combination of the U.S. assets,
liabilities and operations of B&W with those of Reynolds Tobacco, which occurred on June 30, 2004. References herein to the Settling
Defendants mean, for the period prior to June 30, 2004, collectively, Philip Morris, Reynolds Tobacco, B&W and Lorillard and for the period on
and after June 30, 2004, collectively Philip Morris, Reynolds American and Lorillard.

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As required, the Settling Defendants have made all of the Initial Payments and have made Annual
Payments from 1998 through 2013 and certain other amounts pursuant to the Minnesota Agreement totaling
approximately $3.6 billion to date.


Unadjusted
Minnesota Agreement
Applicable Base Payment

States
Actual Receipts*

Up-Front Initial Payment
$240,000,000 $240,000,000

1999 Initial Payment
220,800,000 220,800,000
2000 Initial Payment 242,550,000 221,784,750
2001 Initial Payment 242,550,000 220,885,523
2002 Initial Payment 242,550,000 215,007,990
2003 Initial Payment 121,550,000 107,669,822

FY1999 Annual Payment
102,000,000 102,000,000
FY2000 Annual Payment 114,750,000 104,925,995
**

_________________
Not subject to the Inflation Adjustment or the Volume Adjustment. Deposited in a cessation account administered by the
Court, as permitted in the Minnesota Agreement and required by the Consent Judgment, to provide cessation opportunities
to Minnesota smokers.
* As reported by the State and to the best of the States knowledge, amounts reflect the States actual receipts including
applicable adjustments.
** Includes $29,025,087 paid by the Settling Defendants on June 11, 2001 pursuant to the 2001 Amendment.


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MINNESOTACARE
PROGRAM

The 1992 Legislature established the MinnesotaCare
program to provide subsidized health care insurance

for long term uninsured Minnesotans.

The program is not part of the General Fund. A separate fund, called the Health Care Access Fund, was
established as a special revenue fund to account for revenues and expenditures for the MinnesotaCare
program.
Program revenues are derived primarily from a 2 percent gross revenue tax on hospitals, health care providers and
wholesale drug distributors, and a 1 percent gross premium tax on nonprofit health service plans and HMOs.

Based on current tax levels, projected activity in the Health Care Access Fund for the Previous Biennium
and Current Biennium are detailed below:

PREVIOUS BIENNIUM
MINNESOTACARE

HEALTH CARE ACCESS FUND
($ in Millions)

Resources
Unreserved Balance at June 30, 2011 $ 23
Revenues 1,212
Total Resources $1,235
Expenditures 639
Unreserved Balance Before Transfers $ 595
Transfers to Other Funds 545
Unrestricted Balance at June 30, 2013 $ 50

CURRENT BIENNIUM
MINNESOTACARE

HEALTH CARE ACCESS FUND
($ in Millions)

Resources
Unreserved Balance at June 30, 2013 $ 50
Revenues 1,512
Total Resources $1,562
Expenditures 1,355
Projected Unreserved Balance Before Transfers $ 207
Transfers to Other Funds 181
Projected Unrestricted Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 26

In July 2011, the Legislature enacted a provision which reduces portions of the tax revenues to the Health
Care Access Fund depending upon the outlook for the fund that year. The Commissioner is required to evaluate the
projected ratio of revenues to expenditures as well as its cash flows in the fund for the current biennium. If revenues
exceed expenditures by 25 percent for the biennium, and if the cash balance in the fund is adequate, the 2 percent tax
on gross revenues of hospitals, health care providers and wholesale drug distributors will be reduced to the extent
that the ratio is not more than 1.25. Any changes to the rate expire each calendar year and are to be re-determined by
the Commissioner until January 1, 2020 when the tax is repealed. To date, the criteria for reducing the tax have not
been met.

Federal changes under the Affordable Care Act (ACA_) prompted Minnesota to modify its
MinnesotaCare
program, as MinnesotaCare
provides health insurance for individuals who would otherwise be

eligible to purchase coverage through an ACA-authorized Health Insurance Exchange, starting in 2014. To do so,

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during the 2013 legislative session, lawmakers directed the Department of Human Services to use MinnesotaCare

as the States Basic Health Plan, defined by the ACA. In anticipation of the eligibility criteria under the Basic
Health Plan that will begin January 1, 2015, beginning January 1, 2014 MinnesotaCare
will serve Minnesotans

with incomes between 138% and 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). Some individuals with incomes over
200% of FPG who are currently served by MinnesotaCare
will instead purchase insurance on the States health

insurance exchange (MNsure) or alternatively, be served in the States expanded Medical Assistance (MA)
program, paid for out of the General Fund.

CASH FLOW INFORMATION

The Statutory General Fund is established in Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.671, subdivision 3a, and is
defined as follows:

*** all cash and investments from time to time received and held in the treasury, except proceeds of State
bonds and amounts received and held in special or dedicated funds created by the constitution, or by or
pursuant to federal laws or regulations, or by bond or trust instruments, pension contracts, or other
agreements of the State or its agencies with private persons, entered into under State law.

The General Fund, special revenue funds, internal service funds, enterprise funds and capital projects funds
make up the Statutory General Fund. Cash contained in the Statutory General Fund is available for State cash flow
purposes.

Major special revenue funds included in the Statutory General Fund include the Petro Tank Release, the
State Airports, the Game and Fish, the Workforce Development, the Tobacco Use Prevention, the Workers
Compensation, the Environmental Waste and the Northeast Minnesota Economic Development funds.

Internal service funds, enterprise funds and capital project funds included in the Statutory General Fund
include the MnSCU, the General Projects, the Risk Management, the Lottery Cash Flow and the State Operated
Services Funds.

The estimated vs. actual revenues and expenditures are monitored to ensure adequate cash flow. There are
more than 80 funds within the Statutory General Fund. MMB manages short-term intra-fund borrowing within the
Statutory General Fund, balancing the cash needs of various programs with actual daily receipts and disbursements.

The State may, subject to certain limitations, issue certificates in anticipation of the collection of taxes
levied for and other revenue appropriated to the Statutory General Fund for expenditure during the biennium.
Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.671, authorizes the Commissioner to sell certificates of indebtedness in the
following manners:

advertising for competitive bids;
negotiating contracts with banks in or out of state to establish lines of credit;
negotiating contracts with firms of underwriters that will purchase or act as agents in the placement of
certificates of indebtedness;
entering into contracts with banks in or out of state to authenticate, issue, pay principal and interest on,
cancel, and otherwise deal as fiscal agents of the State with certificates of indebtedness issued as
outlined above; and
selling certificates of indebtedness to the State Board of Investment without advertising for bids.

The tables on the following pages show the actual monthly Statutory General Fund cash flows for FY 2013
and projected monthly cash flows for FY 2014 and FY 2015. These projections are based on the February 2013
Forecast and 2013 Legislative Session Enacted Budget. The table for FY 2013 represents actual Statutory General
Fund cash flow balances through June 30, 2013. Projected monthly cash flows for FY 2014 and FY 2015 have been

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formatted to include Transfers In and Transfers Out to more accurately reflect State operations. The payment of
debt service is included in Transfers Out as footnoted in the cash flows for FY 2014 and FY 2015. Please note that
monthly cash flow projections are subject to a high level of variability. Projected Statutory General Fund cash flow
for FY 2014 and FY 2015 indicates that the State will be able to maintain positive cash balances for the Current
Biennium without special administrative actions or access to external borrowing.

The FY 2014 and FY 2015 cash flow tables that follow have not been updated for preliminary FY 2013
close. See APPENDIX B BIENNIUM BUDGETS Preliminary FY 2013 Close Current Biennium.


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STATUTORY GENERAL FUND MONTHLY CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Actual for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013
($ in Thousands)

Jul-12 Aug-12 Sep-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 TOTAL
Beginning Cash Balance 3,799,364 $ 2,486,762 $ 1,515,207 $ 1,071,775 $ 1,043,986 $ 1,580,025 $ 909,969 $ 1,771,522 $ 1,175,035 $ 1,000,793 $ 1,934,752 $ 2,487,992 $
Individual Income Tax 543,964 675,990 809,416 593,224 610,025 724,561 1,188,135 185,518 524,212 1,533,108 711,984 884,720 8,984,857
Corporate & Bank Excise 59,823 (23,279) 209,730 66,576 8,284 260,851 23,617 10,749 305,890 78,447 40,382 260,394 1,301,464
Sales and Use Tax 250,817 429,339 413,242 445,901 395,090 346,981 503,708 369,634 337,077 382,153 386,987 623,097 4,884,024
Property Tax 16,652 (74) - 171,657 173,886 15,035 5,342 11 13 4 223,804 205,207 811,535
Tobacco Tax and Settlement (4,593) 47,023 8,153 14,410 17,324 21,631 9,715 17,732 13,173 20,037 15,671 33,002 213,279
Insurance Tax 1,351 7,215 80,108 101 1,712 91,821 719 14,433 115,099 75,484 (73,366) 88,976 403,652
Other Excise Taxes 120,387 92,407 60,666 132,242 78,988 71,600 153,430 100,060 54,730 193,741 138,278 93,640 1,290,170
Investment Earnings 1,251 (2,535) 2,744 577 705 689 844 4 1,647 768 793 (162) 7,323
Inter-Governmental Grants 11,700 16,929 13,061 10,746 23,425 17,153 9,775 9,635 30,707 11,956 12,417 18,634 186,138
Other Sources 703,102 719,043 596,988 367,560 549,623 356,019 664,299 409,527 384,502 292,640 357,782 766,084 6,167,169
Total Receipts 1,704,453 $ 1,962,057 $ 2,194,108 $ 1,802,995 $ 1,859,063 $ 1,906,340 $ 2,559,584 $ 1,117,301 $ 1,767,049 $ 2,588,337 $ 1,814,731 $ 2,973,592 $ 24,249,609 $
State Compensation
235,569 230,867 237,863 240,270 238,888 339,607 239,256 239,789 247,464 260,175 251,762 380,429 3,141,940
Agency Operations
213,609 176,653 151,436 146,755 96,033 130,515 152,332 139,262 155,297 164,900 142,308 177,533 1,846,633
Aid to School Districts
593,220 1,421,616 1,292,967 857,755 77,142 934,749 730,584 686,136 997,091 762,298 284,089 80,507 8,718,154
Aid to Cities
238,042 15,695 84,151 10,783 8,723 209,516 3,709 8,100 8,390 2,011 4,823 2,837 596,780
Aid to Counties
139,438 28,427 25,560 22,739 21,080 118,067 6,917 17,622 8,130 11,870 30,320 6,957 437,126
Aid to Higher Education Institutions
52,860 97,859 81,244 59,660 52,305 89,018 100,786 59,139 57,401 52,528 70,927 52,220 825,949
Aid to Non-Gov't Organizations
20,309 12,938 15,127 25,559 13,254 13,200 18,694 14,386 20,855 17,855 43,637 12,696 228,509
Aid to Other Governments
7,857 13,736 7,459 8,808 8,540 5,746 11,427 4,714 5,833 6,708 3,993 3,965 88,787
Payments to Individuals
1,026,726 520,493 633,650 366,605 434,349 633,098 398,505 408,406 342,214 317,516 274,081 777,119 6,132,763
Other Expenditures
489,426 415,328 108,082 91,850 150,161 102,878 35,823 136,235 98,617 58,513 155,552 564,043 2,406,508
Debt Service
- - - - 222,548 - - - - - - - 222,548
Total Uses 3,017,054 $ 2,933,612 $ 2,637,539 $ 1,830,784 $ 1,323,024 $ 2,576,396 $ 1,698,034 $ 1,713,788 $ 1,941,291 $ 1,654,375 $ 1,261,491 $ 2,058,308 $ 24,645,697 $
Ending Cash Balance 2,486,762 $ 1,515,207 $ 1,071,775 $ 1,043,986 $ 1,580,025 $ 909,969 $ 1,771,519 $ 1,175,035 $ 1,000,793 $ 1,934,755 $ 2,487,992 $ 3,403,276 $ 3,403,276 $
Minimum Cash Balance for the
Month
2,478,562 $ 1,464,240 $ 510,915 $ 388,347 $ 535,514 $ 888,166 $ 1,106,964 $ 779,987 $ 705,415 $ 609,446 $ 893,837 $ 1,402,497 $

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PRELIMINARY STATUTORY GENERAL FUND
END OF 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Projected for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014
($ in Thousands)

Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 Total
Beginning Cash Balance $3,403,276 $2,406,783 $1,886,406 $1,913,542 $2,256,907 $1,905,407 $1,782,377 $2,632,259 $1,995,121 $1,727,204 $2,485,417 $2,512,365
Corporate Tax 60,560 42,493 249,742 62,928 14,692 224,171 31,917 21,892 274,986 70,857 49,014 172,018 1,275,270
Sales Tax 188,048 457,611 445,442 455,481 420,452 395,341 506,242 364,956 333,758 404,182 395,676 697,683 5,064,873
Property Tax 16,524 0 0 173,503 181,765 20,655 4,210 (0) 0 0 218,932 218,933 834,521
Tobacco Tax 6,313 65,626 64,073 56,595 47,176 44,956 76,128 46,773 51,443 47,226 49,199 65,890 621,397
Insurance Tax 25,792 25,792 37,757 28,529 25,792 51,897 25,792 26,244 41,952 26,410 25,793 41,869 383,618
Excise Tax 151,297 104,272 91,914 170,507 84,658 84,917 166,294 99,008 82,830 198,286 89,938 136,094 1,460,016
Investment Earnings 3 (0) 580 330 1,543 1,000 957 1,630 185 1,095 1,232 1,249 9,803
Interagency Grants 1,058 4,752 8,327 6,013 11,477 16,895 19,855 18,512 19,087 16,919 39,725 12,682 175,301
Other Revenue 132,561 517,279 206,201 326,170 255,072 480,149 622,429 255,839 237,935 274,802 261,142 314,278 3,883,858
Total Receipts
$1,182,661 $1,856,143 $1,989,263 $1,960,468 $1,594,213 $2,094,250 $2,641,393 $1,101,307 $1,470,826 $2,684,724 $1,788,244 $2,538,346 $22,901,837
Transfer In $123,876 $214,334 $64,289 $85,144 $60,363 $85,699 $62,722 $77,263 $64,168 $71,267 $67,327 $106,489 $1,082,940
Total Sources $1,306,537 $2,070,478 $2,053,552 $2,045,611 $1,654,576 $2,179,948 $2,704,115 $1,178,570 $1,534,994 $2,755,990 $1,855,571 $2,644,835 $23,984,777
State Compensation 122,560 225,896 256,738 272,800 388,278 249,971 262,591 256,587 265,894 266,765 390,042 248,310 3,206,431
Agency Operations 83,961 154,107 175,260 233,397 190,788 193,753 228,006 188,299 193,410 220,399 217,392 260,590 2,339,361
Aid to Schools 642,036 1,211,083 748,908 404,660 138,675 550,937 688,077 688,297 847,287 847,328 625,740 267,562 7,660,589
Aid to Cities & Towns 213,073 4,478 82,201 15,496 4,717 234,875 16,869 5,013 6,913 7,621 5,153 6,970 603,380
Aid to Counties 188,654 (4,810) 44,607 66,556 40,522 199,016 21,721 22,646 16,206 14,746 37,032 19,945 666,841
Aid to Higher Ed 41,073 104,310 69,530 57,466 54,564 62,759 119,879 57,109 49,755 66,983 62,858 58,658 804,943
Aid to Non-Gov't 118 30,927 11,736 19,081 23,142 14,313 16,497 14,406 18,867 28,535 18,088 16,674 212,385
Aid to Other Gov't 13,012 5,179 11,829 15,234 7,713 15,962 10,372 9,720 2,315 6,285 5,388 9,491 112,499
DHS Payments to Individuals 796,596 467,495 279,830 448,873 439,083 687,101 414,078 451,062 304,837 444,194 362,968 268,906 5,365,023
Other Aid to Individuals 35,529 156,710 269,825 57,143 5,638 2,075 4,046 3,157 11,448 3,277 6,002 4,538 559,388
Other Expenditures 2,685 7,163 8,705 15,217 11,761 14,611 12,140 14,989 14,238 22,552 20,987 10,863 155,911
Total Disbursements
$2,139,298 $2,362,538 $1,959,169 $1,605,923 $1,304,880 $2,225,372 $1,794,275 $1,711,283 $1,731,170 $1,928,685 $1,751,649 $1,172,508 $21,686,750
Transfer Out* $163,732 $228,317 $67,247 $96,324 $701,196 $77,607 $59,957 $104,424 $71,740 $69,092 $76,974 $155,371 $1,871,982
Total Uses $2,303,030 $2,590,855 $2,026,416 $1,702,247 $2,006,076 $2,302,978 $1,854,232 $1,815,708 $1,802,910 $1,997,778 $1,828,624 $1,327,879 $23,558,733
Ending Cash Balance $2,406,783 $1,886,406 $1,913,542 $2,256,907 $1,905,407 $1,782,377 $2,632,259 $1,995,121 $1,727,204 $2,485,417 $2,512,365 $3,829,320
Month $2,256,583 $1,499,951 $1,555,184 $1,531,306 $1,904,776 $1,418,157 $1,759,678 $1,949,823 $1,643,744 $1,400,919 $2,124,418 $2,290,378
*Included in the $701,196 of transfers out in November is the $633,413 in transfers to the Debt Service Fund. The balance of $67,783 is for other transfers out.

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PRELIMINARY STATUTORY GENERAL FUND
END OF 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Projected for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
($ in Thousands)

Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 Jan-15 Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Total
Beginning Cash Balance 3,829,320 $ 2,366,306 $ 1,682,170 $ 1,748,539 $ 2,002,630 $ 1,498,115 $ 1,274,706 $ 2,088,006 $ 1,393,801 $ 1,171,370 $ 1,814,580 $ 1,859,982 $
Corporate Tax 55,987 39,517 221,475 56,046 10,761 201,154 28,920 19,943 257,831 64,649 44,584 145,513 1,146,380
Sales Tax 194,422 460,675 447,519 458,220 423,084 396,868 511,333 376,787 343,851 417,288 401,535 711,353 5,142,935
Property Tax 16,841 0 0 176,830 185,250 21,051 4,293 (0) 0 0 223,258 223,258 850,781
Tobacco Tax 15,536 55,932 50,615 55,543 49,600 47,365 78,474 49,169 53,801 49,642 51,610 69,040 626,327
Insurance Tax 744 5,880 83,035 3,847 2,272 97,083 1,234 15,640 101,430 2,960 1,761 86,978 402,866
Excise Tax 160,248 109,710 97,208 179,773 89,559 90,481 175,731 104,057 87,172 234,628 91,114 142,585 1,562,266
Investment Earnings 3 (1) 580 330 1,631 1,055 996 1,648 221 1,145 1,313 1,291 10,212
Interagency Grants 965 4,310 7,600 5,586 10,468 17,391 16,844 16,824 17,102 15,135 38,485 11,534 162,243
Other Revenue 140,245 517,425 208,789 342,894 244,320 492,589 629,850 257,423 249,839 269,590 254,911 317,940 3,925,815
Total Receipts 1,269,455 $ 1,810,771 $ 2,086,427 $ 1,987,495 $ 1,547,191 $ 2,261,283 $ 2,691,370 $ 1,161,715 $ 1,610,323 $ 2,655,233 $ 1,748,123 $ 2,683,259 $ 23,512,645 $
Transfer In 124,019 $ 213,145 $ 63,802 $ 86,359 $ 57,911 $ 86,638 $ 62,044 $ 74,495 $ 63,359 $ 70,873 $ 66,347 $ 103,287 $ 1,072,280 $
Total Sources 1,393,474 $ 2,023,915 $ 2,150,230 $ 2,073,855 $ 1,605,101 $ 2,347,921 $ 2,753,414 $ 1,236,210 $ 1,673,682 $ 2,726,106 $ 1,814,470 $ 2,786,546 $ 24,584,925 $
State Compensation 125,289 229,557 261,386 277,923 395,396 254,830 267,832 261,433 270,206 271,919 396,904 252,860 3,265,536
Agency Operations 82,086 150,379 170,916 234,518 178,922 196,364 226,206 184,710 181,852 218,315 203,110 254,116 2,281,493
Aid to Schools 677,799 1,278,539 790,622 427,199 146,366 581,577 726,393 726,621 894,466 894,509 660,559 282,416 8,087,067
Aid to Cities & Towns 211,801 4,460 81,721 15,470 4,655 233,509 17,024 5,107 6,624 7,931 4,783 6,957 600,042
Aid to Counties 396,300 (42,560) 81,835 127,306 53,396 374,011 35,627 36,501 29,132 22,348 45,542 32,523 1,191,961
Aid to Higher Ed 40,681 104,816 69,696 57,681 54,706 77,206 106,530 56,446 50,146 67,572 62,723 58,880 807,082
Aid to Non-Gov't 121 31,618 11,978 19,719 23,294 15,169 17,759 13,555 19,169 29,546 17,388 16,993 216,309
Aid to Other Gov't 12,741 5,008 11,824 14,961 7,446 15,733 10,076 9,446 2,007 5,952 5,121 9,305 109,619
DHS Payments to Individuals 1,097,708 487,416 292,250 458,537 509,504 717,535 454,500 492,694 320,787 453,523 258,592 328,133 5,871,178
Other Aid to Individuals 36,675 211,769 231,088 66,050 5,714 2,624 4,353 3,409 18,688 2,993 6,353 4,804 594,521
Other Expenditures 5,958 10,627 13,240 21,224 17,566 25,792 14,395 37,766 32,031 39,895 31,766 17,375 267,635
Total Disbursements 2,687,159 $ 2,471,629 $ 2,016,557 $ 1,720,588 $ 1,396,964 $ 2,494,349 $ 1,880,696 $ 1,827,687 $ 1,825,108 $ 2,014,503 $ 1,692,841 $ 1,264,362 $ 23,292,443 $
Transfer Out* 169,330 $ 236,422 $ 67,305 $ 99,177 $ 712,651 $ 76,981 $ 59,418 $ 102,728 $ 71,004 $ 68,394 $ 76,227 $ 154,977 $ 1,894,613 $
Total Uses 2,856,489 $ 2,708,051 $ 2,083,861 $ 1,819,764 $ 2,109,616 $ 2,571,330 $ 1,940,114 $ 1,930,415 $ 1,896,112 $ 2,082,896 $ 1,769,068 $ 1,419,340 $ 25,187,057 $
Ending Cash Balance 2,366,306 $ 1,682,170 $ 1,748,539 $ 2,002,630 $ 1,498,115 $ 1,274,706 $ 2,088,006 $ 1,393,801 $ 1,171,370 $ 1,814,580 $ 1,859,982 $ 3,227,188 $
Month 2,087,309 $ 1,309,040 $ 1,401,347 $ 1,388,780 $ 1,486,455 $ 930,492 $ 1,285,675 $ 1,346,363 $ 1,071,571 $ 902,023 $ 1,514,039 $ 1,753,577 $
*Included in the $712,651 of transfers out in November is the $646,752 in transfers to the Debt Service Fund. The balance of $65,899 is for other transfers out.

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MINNESOTA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS

General Information

The State has three major state-wide retirement systems that cover most of the public employees of the
State and its counties, municipalities and school districts. These systems are the Minnesota State Retirement System
(MSRS), the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and the State Teachers Retirement Association
(TRA, and collectively, the Retirement Systems). The Retirement Systems were established by the Legislature
in 1929 through 1931 to collect the contributions of employees and employers and to pay retirement and disability
benefits to public employees and their beneficiaries. The State is the primary employer for MSRS.

MSRS, PERA and TRA each prepare and publish their own comprehensive annual financial report,
consisting of financial statements and required supplementary information and contain detailed financial and
actuarial information. Much of the information that is contained in this section MINNESOTA DEFINED
BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (i) relies on information produced by the administrators of the Retirement Systems
or their accounting and actuary agents, (ii) depends upon future events, which may or may not be consistent with
any of the assumptions, may deviate significantly from those assumptions and may alter the outcomes of the plans
and the obligations of the State and other employers as a result. The State intends to implement the new GASB
pension-related statements (Statement 67 - Financial Reporting for Pension Plans, Statement 68 - Accounting and
Financial Reporting for Pensions, and Statement 71 Pension Transition for Contributions Made Subsequent to the
Measurement Date) on or before their effective dates. These comprehensive annual financial reports for the Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2013 are available from the following public web sites:

MSRS: http://www.msrs.state.mn.us/info/fincl.htmls
PERA: http://www.mnpera.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={1DFC84FD-45C5-432A-BBC6- E13D3511250B}
TRA: https://www.minnesotatra.org/formspub/2013annualrpt.html

Each plan administrator accounts for one or more pension plans as part of their system. For some of these
plans, the State contributes as an employer, and performs only a fiduciary role for other plans. These pension plans
are categorized as either defined benefit or defined contribution or investment trust funds. The State is the primary
employer for MSRS, and is only a minor employer in the PERA and TRA plans. The State also makes non-
employer contributions to certain plans and makes contributions to certain local governments to assist them with
their pension funding obligations, as described herein. In addition, the State has historically appropriated general
(non-pension related) State aid payments to certain local governments and school districts that are contributing
employers in these plans.

In a defined benefit pension plan (DB), a periodic (usually monthly) benefit is paid to retired, disabled
and survivors of deceased employees in an amount determined at the time of retirement. The amount of the periodic
benefit is generally determined on the basis of service credits and salary. The benefit is payable to the retiree for life
and, if applicable, a survivors benefit is provided to the designated beneficiary of the retiree. To fund the benefits
paid by the defined benefit pension plan, both the employee and employer make a contribution to the plan based on
a percentage of the plan members salary. The employee and employer contribution percentages for each retirement
plan are specified in Minnesota statutes. Actuarially required contributions to the plans are calculated annually by
an independent actuary pursuant to Minnesota statutes. See Actuarial Valuation Requirements below.

Overview MSRS

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) provides retirement coverage for 54,683 active employees,
37,351 retirees, disabilitants, and beneficiaries, and 23,392 members who no longer contribute, but are eligible for
future monthly benefits or a refund of their contributions. These members participate in six unique defined benefit
retirement funds. The largest funds include the State Employees Retirement Fund, Correctional Employees
Retirement Fund and State Patrol Retirement Fund, which represents 99% of total assets for MSRS defined benefit
funds.

The MSRS administration is governed by an 11-member board of directors. The board includes four
elected General Employees Retirement Plan members, one elected State Patrol Retirement Plan member, one elected

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Correctional Employees Retirement Plan member, one elected retired member, one designated representative for
employees of Metropolitan Councils Transit division, and three members appointed by the governor. The board
appoints an executive director who administers the plans in accordance with Minnesota law and board policies, and
directs the daily operational activities of MSRS.

The State Employees Retirement Fund includes the General Employees Retirement Plan, a multiple-
employer, cost-sharing plan, the State Fire Marshals Plan, the Military Affairs Plan, and the Transportation Pilots
Plan. The General Employees Retirement Plan is the largest retirement plan that MSRS administers. It covers most
state employees, civil service employees of the University of Minnesota, and employees of the Metropolitan
Council. The State Fire Marshals Plan covers employees of the State Fire Marshals Division employed as deputy
state fire marshal fire/arson investigators. Only certain employees of the Departments of Military Affairs and
Transportation are eligible to be members of the Military Affairs and Transportation Pilots Plans, but all state
employees who are not members of another plan are covered by the General Employees Retirement Plan.

The State Patrol Retirement Fund includes only the State Patrol Retirement Plan, a single-employer plan.
Membership is limited to those state employees who are state troopers, conservation officers, crime-bureau officers
or gambling-enforcement agents.

The Correctional Employees Retirement Fund includes only the Correctional Employees Plan, a single-
employer plan. Membership is limited to those state employees in covered correctional service, including
employees with 75% working time spent in direct contact with inmates or patients at Minnesota correctional
facilities, the Minnesota Security Hospital, or the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.

The Judges Retirement Fund includes only the Judges Retirement Plan, a single-employer plan. Active
membership is limited to district, appellate and Minnesota Supreme Court judges. Retirees also include former
municipal and county court judges.

The Legislators Retirement Fund and the Elective State Officers Retirement Fund are funded on a pay-as-
you go basis with direct appropriations from the States General Fund. Each is a single-employer plan and closed to
new membership. The Legislators Retirement Plan includes members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
and Senate first elected to office before July 1, 1997 who opted to retain coverage under this plan. The Elective
State Officers Plan includes only the constitutional officers first elected prior to July 1, 1997 who opted to retain
coverage under this plan. Effective July 1, 2013, the Elective State Officers Retirement Fund was administratively
consolidated with the Legislators Retirement Fund. Benefit provisions for both retirement plan remain unaffected
by the merger.


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Membership statistics for each of the MSRS funds, as of June 30, 2013, follows:

State
Employees
Retirement
Fund
State Patrol
Retirement
Fund
Correctional
Employees
Retirement
Fund

Judges
Retirement
Fund
Legislators
and Elective
State
Officers
Retirement
Funds

Totals
Members:
Retirees 27,654 748 1,920 210 297 30,829
Beneficiaries 3,830 185 196 98 79 4,388
Disabilitants 1,802 50 258 24 N/A 2,134
Terminated
members:
Vested, no
benefits 16,062 41 1,196 16 71 17,386
Non-Vested 5,574 18 413 0 1 6,006

Active members:
Vested 38,980 744 3,522 194 24 43,464
Non-Vested 10,141 101 862 115 0 11,219

Totals 104,043 1,887 8,367 657 472 115,426

Annualized Payroll $2,483,000,000 $189,531,000 $204,198,000 $39,888,000 $1,233,000 $2,790,440,000

MSRS also administers four defined contribution funds. These plans include the Unclassified Employees
Retirement Fund, the Health Care Savings Fund, the Deferred Compensation Fund (an Internal Revenue Code
Section 457 plan), and the Hennepin County Supplemental Retirement Fund.

Overview PERA

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) administers pension funds that serve approximately
245,000 active county, school and local public employees, benefit recipients, their survivors and dependents. PERA
serves more than 2,000 separate governmental entities. These participating employers include cities, counties,
townships, and school districts located throughout the state. At June 30, 2013, PERAs membership included
154,260 current, active employees and 93,261 retirees and beneficiaries.

The PERA Board of Trustees is responsible for administering these funds in accordance with statutes
passed by the Minnesota Legislature and has a fiduciary obligation to PERAs members, the governmental
employers, the state, and its taxpayers. The PERA Board of Trustees is composed of 11 members. The State
Auditor is a member by statute. Five trustees are appointed by the Governor. Serving four-year terms, these five
trustees represent cities, counties, school boards, retired annuitants, and the general public, respectively.

The remaining five board members are elected by the PERA membership at large to serve four-year terms.
Three represent the general active membership, one trustee represents Police and Fire Fund members, and one
trustee represents annuitants and benefit recipients.

The board appoints an executive director to serve as chief administrative officer of PERA. With approval
of the board, the director develops the annual administrative budget, determines staffing requirements, contracts for
actuarial and other services, and directs the day-to-day operation of the association.

PERA administers five separate defined benefit pension funds (including one multi-employer agent plan)
and one defined contribution plan. Each has specific membership, contribution, benefit, and pension provisions.

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The General Employees Retirement Fund (GERF) encompasses three plans: the PERA Coordinated Plan,
the PERA Basic Plan, and the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund (MERF). The Coordinated Plan, created in
1968, provides retirement and other benefits in addition to those supplied by Social Security. The Basic Plan
established in 1931, is not coordinated with the federal program and was closed to new members on December 31,
1967. The MERF was a separate entity until June 30, 2010, when it was consolidated under PERAs administration
in the GERF. Assets and liabilities will be kept separate until the MERF becomes 80% funded, at which time the
MERF will be fully merged into the GERF. MERF is a defined benefit plan with 3,909 retirees, 64 active members
and 57 deferred members. All of the active members are eligible to retire. Employers include the City of
Minneapolis, Minneapolis Schools, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Hennepin County, MnSCU, Metropolitan
Council, and the Municipal Building Commission.

The Public Employees Police and Fire Fund (PEPFF) originally established in 1959 for police officers and
firefighters not covered by a local relief association, now encompasses all Minnesota police officers and firefighters
hired since 1980. As of July 1, 1999, this fund also includes the members of 44 previously local police and fire
relief associations that elected to have PERA administer their plan. In 2011 and 2012 respectively, legislation was
enacted to merge the Minneapolis Police and Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Associations effective December 30,
2011, and the Virginia Fire and Fairmont Police Relief Associations effective June 29, 2011 with PEPFF. See
Pension Legislation and Litigation below.

The Local Government Correctional Service Retirement Fund (called the Public Employees Correctional
Fund or PECF) was created in 1999 to cover local government correctional service employees who spend most of
their time in direct contact with inmates. The majority of these employees were formerly part of the Coordinated
Plan.

Membership statistics for each of the funds, as of June 30, 2013, follows:

General
Employees
Retirement Fund
Public
Employees
Police & Fire
Fund
Public
Employees
Correctional
Fund
Minneapolis
Employees
Retirement
Fund TOTAL
Retirees 69,594 6,729 530 3,134 79,987
Beneficiaries 7,508 1,872 30 766 10,176
Disabilitants 1,981 978 130 9 3,098
Terminated Members:
Vested, no benefits 45,946 1,388 2,232 57 49,623
Non Vested 119,509 988 1,816 0 122,313

Active Members:
Vested 104,658 9,940 2,694 64 117,356
Non Vested 35,105 1,000 799 0 36,904

Totals 384,301 22,895 8,231 4,030 419,457

Annualized Payroll $5,256,798,000 $822,003,000 $174,707,000 $4,258,000 $6,257,766,000

PERA also administers the Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Fund, a multi-employer, agent plan and Public
Employees Defined Contribution Plan, which was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1987 to provide a
retirement plan for personnel employed by public ambulance services. The defined contribution plan has been
expanded to include physicians and locally-elected public officials, except for county sheriffs.

Overview TRA

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) had 591 reporting employer units, 76,765 active members and a
total of 57,168 retirees, survivors, beneficiaries and disabilitants who were receiving monthly benefits, as of June 30,
2013.

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Teachers employed in Minnesotas public elementary and secondary schools, charter schools and certain
educational institutions maintained by the state (except those teachers employed by the cities of Duluth and St. Paul,
and by the University of Minnesota system) are required to be TRA members. Teachers employed by the Minnesota
State College and Universities may elect TRA coverage. Effective June 30, 2006, former members of the
Minneapolis Teachers Retirement Fund Association (MTRFA) are members of TRA and are included in the
membership totals presented.

TRA is managed by eight trustees: three are statutorily appointed and five are elected. The appointed
trustees are the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Management and Budget and a representative of
the Minnesota School Boards Association. Four of the five elected trustees are active members and one is a retiree.
Administrative management of the fund is vested in an Executive Director who is appointed by the Board of
Trustees.

Membership statistics for the fund, as of June 30, 2013, follows:

Retirees 52,331
Disabilitants 568
Beneficiaries 4,269

Terminated Members:
Vested, deferred 12,614
Non Vested 28,881

Active Members:
Vested 61,398
Non Vested 15,367

Total 175,428

Annualized Payroll $3,917,310,000

Investments

Assets of the pension funds are invested by the Minnesota State Board of Investment (the SBI). SBI
prepares and publishes an annual financial report including financial statements and required supplementary
information. The information that is contained in the sections Investments and Investment Results is provided
by SBI.

The SBI is established by Article XI of the Minnesota Constitution to invest all state funds. Its membership,
as specified in the Constitution, is comprised of the Governor (who is designated as chair of the Board), State
Auditor, Secretary of State and State Attorney General. All investments undertaken by the SBI are governed by the
prudent person rule and other standards codified in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 11A and Chapter 356A.

The prudent person rule, as codified in Minnesota Statutes Section 11A.09, requires all members of the
Board, Investment Advisory Council, and SBI staff to ...act in good faith and ...exercise that degree of judgment
and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in
the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their
capital as well as the probable income to be derived therefrom. Minnesota Statutes Section 356A.04 contains
similar codification of the prudent person rule applicable to the investment of pension fund assets.

In addition to the prudent person rule, Minnesota Statutes Section 11A.24 contains a specific list of asset
classes available for investment including common stocks, bonds, short term securities, real estate, private equity,
and resource funds. The statutes prescribe the maximum percentage of fund assets that may be invested in various
asset classes and contain specific restrictions to ensure the quality of the investments.

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A 17-member Investment Advisory Council, ten members of which are local investment professionals,
advises the SBI on investment policy. The executive directors of the Retirement Systems also serve as members.
Also, investment consultants are hired to monitor and evaluate investment performance of the investment firms
hired by the SBI. Within the requirements defined by state law, the State Board of Investment, in conjunction with
SBI staff and the Investment Advisory Council, establishes investment policies for all funds under its control. These
investment policies are tailored to the particular needs of each fund and specify investment objectives, risk
tolerance, asset allocation, investment management structure and specific performance standards. The Board, its
staff, and the Investment Advisory Council have conducted detailed analyses that address investment objectives,
asset allocation policy and management structure of each of the funds under the SBIs control. The studies guide the
on-going management of these funds and are updated periodically.

The individual pension plans invest in investment pools administered by the SBI. The pools function much
like mutual funds, with the pension plans purchasing units of the pools rather than purchasing individual
securities. The Combined Funds represent the assets for both the active and retired public employees in the ten
statewide retirement plans which are administered by the three state-wide retirement systems, TRA, PERA, and
MSRS. On June 30, 2013, the Combined Funds covered approximately 553,000 active and retired employees
and had a market value of $47.5 billion. The Combined Funds Market Value was $54.2 billion on September 30,
2013.

Actuarial Assumed Return and Asset Allocation

Employee and employer contribution rates are specified in state law as a percentage of an employees
salary. The rates are set so that contributions plus expected investment earnings will cover the projected cost of
promised pension benefits. In order to meet these projected pension costs, Minnesota statutes specify the annual
investment return the retirement fund assets are assumed to earn. The 2012 Legislature modified the investment
earnings assumption to a select and ultimate method, effective for the July 1, 2013 actuarial valuation report (For
additional information on the select and ultimate method, see Pension Legislation and Litigation, herein). The
annualized investment return assumed is 8.0 percent for Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal Year 2017 and 8.5 percent
annualized for Fiscal Year 2018 and years thereafter, with the exception of the Legislators and Elective State
Officers Retirement Funds, which changed from 8.5% to 0% for all years. Normally, pension assets will accumulate
in the Combined Funds for 30 to 40 years during an employees years of active service. A typical retiree can be
expected to draw benefits for an additional 15 to 20 years. This provides the Combined Funds with a long
investment time horizon and permits the Board to take advantage of the return opportunities offered by common
stocks and other equity investments in order to meet the actuarial return target.

The allocation of assets among stocks, bonds, alternative investments and cash has a dramatic impact on
investment results. In fact, asset allocation decisions overwhelm the impact of individual security selection within a
total portfolio. The asset allocation of the Combined Funds is reviewed periodically. SBI has chosen to incorporate
a large commitment to common stocks in the asset allocation policy for the retirement funds. In order to limit the
short run volatility of returns exhibited by common stocks, the Board includes other asset classes such as bonds, real
estate, and resource investments in the total portfolio. This diversification is intended to reduce wide fluctuations in
investment returns on a year to year basis and without impairing the Funds ability to meet or exceed the actuarial
return target over the long-term. The Combined Funds has a policy asset allocation based on the investment
objectives of the Combined Funds and the expected long term performance of the capital markets. The policy asset
allocation of the Combined Funds was approved by the Board in December 2008, and is as follows:

Domestic Stocks 45%
International Stocks 15%
Bonds 18%
Alternative Assets 20%
Unallocated Cash 2%

The SBIs asset rebalancing policy is as follows: When actual asset allocation deviates 5% to 10% from the
target, rebalancing is at the discretion of the SBI. If the actual allocation deviates 10% or more from the target,
assets must be redistributed to achieve long-term allocation targets. (The target allocation for domestic equity is

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45% of the fund. A 5% deviation would equal 2.25%). The uncommitted allocation in Alternatives is invested in
fixed income. The Board recognizes that in some market situations the allocation to alternatives may exceed 20%
but may not exceed 24%.

The following table represents the actual asset allocation and the market value for the Combined Funds as
of June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013.

Combined Funds Assets
Periods Ending June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013

Policy
Targets
Actual
Mix
6/30/2013
Market
Value**
(millions)
Actual
Mix
9/30/2013
Market
Value**
(millions)
Domestic Stocks 45.0% 45.1% $23,474 46.4% $25,138
International Stocks 15.0 14.9 7,751 15.7 8,502
Bonds 18.0 23.0 11,973 22.3 12,070
Alternative Assets* 20.0 14.5 7,559 13.1 7,081
Unallocated Cash 2.0 2.5 1,328 2.5 1,397
100.0% 100.0% $47,534 100.0% $54,188

*Any uninvested allocation is held in domestic bonds.
**Market value based on fair value as defined in GASB 31.
Source: SBI Combined Funds Performance, periods ending, June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013.

Investment Results

All assets in the Combined Funds are managed externally by investment management firms retained by
contract. Investment income is recognized as earned. Accrued investment income of the pooled investment accounts
is included in participation in the accounts. Gains or losses on sales or exchanges are recognized on the transaction
date. The cost of security transactions is included in the transaction price. Administrative expenses of SBI and
investment management fees of the external money managers and the states master custodian for pension fund
assets are allocated to the funds participating in the pooled investment accounts.

The rate of return in the Combined Funds was 14.2% in the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013. Under the
statutory select and ultimate method investment earnings assumption, effective commencing with the July 1, 2013
actuarial valuation report, the annualized assumed investment return is 8.0% for Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal
Year 2017 and 8.5% annualized for Fiscal Year 2018 and years thereafter, with the exception of the Legislators and
Elective State Officers Retirement Funds, which changed from 8.5% to 0% for all years. (For additional
information on the select and ultimate method, see Pension Legislation and Litigation, herein). Over a 10 year
period, the Combined Funds are expected to outperform a composite market index weighted in a manner that
reflects the long-term asset allocation over the latest 10-year period.

Period Ending June 30, 2013

Period Ending September 30, 2013

Source SBI
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3 Yr. 5 Yr. 10 Yr. 20 Yr. 25 Yr. 30 Yr.

Combined Funds

-18.8% -15.2% 23.3% 2.4% 14.2
%
13.0% 6.2% 8.2% 8.2% 9.0% 9.4%
Composite Index -18.4% -13.4% 22.4% 3.0% 12.9% 12.5% 5.7% 7.9% 8.0% 8.7% N/A
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3 Yr. 5 Yr. 10 Yr. 20 Yr. 25 Yr. 30 Yr.

Combined Funds

-1.4% 11.7% 3.0% 18.1% 14.9% 11.8% 9.0% 8.4% 8.3% 9.2% 9.7%
Composite Index -2.5% 10.8% 2.8% 17.7% 13.5% 11.2 % 8.2% 8.1% 8.1% 8.9% N/A

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The Combined Fund outperformed the composite index over the last three years and five years. Actual
returns relative to the total fund composite index for much of the last five years are shown above. For the 10 year
period ending September 30, 2013, the Combined Funds outperformed its composite index by 1.4 percentage points.
For the 20 year period ending September 30, 2013, the Combined Funds outperformed its composite index by 0.2
percentage points. The annualized return for the Combined Funds over the past 25 years was 9.2%; over the past
30 year period since September 30, 1983, the annualized rate is 9.7%

FY 2013 Funding Summary
As mentioned above, the State is the primary employer for MSRS, and is only a minor employer in the PERA
and TRA plans. The State also makes non-employer contributions to certain plans and makes contributions to
PERA, TRA and certain local governments to assist with public pension funding obligations, as described herein. In
addition, the State has historically appropriated general (non-pension related) State aid payments to PERA, TRA,
certain local governments and school districts that are contributing employers in these plans. Provided below is a
Table summarizing the Retirement Systems, including: the types of pension plans (e.g., defined benefit, defined
contribution, etc.), whether the State contributes to the pension plan as an employer or otherwise, and the States FY
2013 contributions to the various plans.


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Minnesota Retirement Systems State Participation and Contribution Summary
(Defined Benefit Plans in Bold)
($s in Thousands)

Minnesota State Retirement Systems (MSRS)
Plans Covered Type
State
Employer
Participation?
State Provides
Other Non-
Employer
Contributions?
FY 2013 State
Pension
Contributions
(1)

State Employees Retirement Fund Multiple employer, cost-sharing plans Yes
(2)
No $88,388
Correctional Employees Retirement Fund Single employer, State plan Yes No $24,632
Elective State Officers Fund Single employer, State plan Yes No $470
Judges Retirement Fund Single employer, State plan Yes No $8,177
Legislators Retirement Fund Single employer, State plan Yes No $3,399
State Patrol Retirement Fund Single employer, State plan Yes No $11,482
(3)

Unclassified Employees Retirement Fund Defined Contribution Yes No $5,867
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits Fund Defined Contribution N/A N/A N/A
State Deferred Compensation Fund Deferred Compensation N/A N/A N/A
Hennepin County Supplemental Retirement
Fund
Defined Contribution N/A N/A N/A
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Plans Covered Type
State
Employer
Participation?
State Provides
Other Non-
Employer
Contributions?
FY 2013 State
Pension
Contributions
(1)

General Employees Retirement Fund Multiple employer, cost-sharing plan Yes
(4)
No
(5)
$3,018
Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund Multiple employer, cost-sharing plan No Yes $24,000
Public Employees Police and Fire Fund Multiple employer, cost-sharing plan No Yes
(5)
-
Public Employees Correctional Fund Multiple employer, cost-sharing plan No No -
Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Fund Multiple employer, agent plan N/A Yes
(5)
$361
Defined Contribution Fund Defined Contribution N/A N/A N/A
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
Plans Covered Type
State
Employer
Participation?
State Provides
Other Non-
Employer
Contributions?
FY 2013 State
Pension
Contributions
(1)

Teachers Retirement Fund Multiple employer, cost-sharing plan Yes
(6)
Yes
(6)
$27,959
(6)

(1) Includes: (i) State contributions made as an employer, (ii) General Fund appropriations made to the Funds and (iii) General Fund contributions made
directly to certain local governments to assist them with their pension obligations. Does not include statutory State contributions made to local plans
governed by State statutes. Employer contributions are made from a variety of State funds, including the General Fund. Based on payroll expense data
for Fiscal Year 2013, the States General Fund comprised approximately 53% of the MSRS employer contributions.
(2) The State is a primary employer for the State Employees Retirement Fund.
(3) A state contribution of $1.0 million is paid annually on October 1 beginning in 2013 to the State Patrol Retirement Fund; this contribution will continue
until both the MSRS State Patrol Retirement Fund and the PERA Police and Fire Retirement Fund become 90% funded on a market value of assets basis.
(4) The State does not make employer contributions to PERA other than covered individuals employed by PERA, and a small number of employees from
the Minnesota State Colleges and University system (MnSCU), the Public Defense Board, Department of Military Affairs and the court system that
were grandfathered in.
(5) The State contributes to pension aid payment directly to local entities to assist the employers pension obligation. The State also contributes $9,000,000
annually directly to the Police & Fire Fund, beginning in 2013.
(6) The State does not make employer contributions to TRA, except for MnSCU faculty that have elected TRA, Perpich School for the Arts, certain
Department of Education Employees formerly covered by TRA and the Faribault Academies. The total contribution from the State to TRA of $27.959
million is the sum of the direct General Fund appropriation of $17.017 million plus employer contributions for those employees in the plan listed above
(assumed to be 5 percent of the total employer contribution amount to the fund).

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Statutory Funding Requirements

Minnesotas defined benefit retirement plans are financed in several ways, including employee contributions,
contributions from State agencies for their covered employees, contributions from local political subdivisions, and direct
State appropriations. For substantially all of the defined benefit plans, both the employee and employer make a
contribution to the plan based on a percentage of the plan members salary. Each funds financing requirement is
determined by a specific formula established in State law.

The statutory funding formulas are not always consistent with the calculated actuarial requirements as described
below. No assurance can be provided that the formulas will not change in the future. A brief description is provided below
of the existing formula for the Retirement Systems Plans and the local defined contribution plans that are governed by
State statutes:

1. MSRS: MSRS consists of the assets of ten pension funds, six of which encompass defined-benefit plans,
in which the State participates as an employer or otherwise provides general government contributions. For each of the
defined benefit plans
*
in MSRS (except as noted below), both the employee and employer make a contribution to the plan
based on a percentage of the plan members salary. The contribution percentage is specified in statute.

a. Legislators Retirement Plan. General Fund appropriations are transferred to this account on a
current disbursement basis as retirement benefits are paid to members who retired after July 1, 2003. Retirement
benefits to members who retired on or prior to that date are financed by the remaining assets in the Legislators
Retirement Plan. Upon depletion of those assets, all benefits will be funded on a pay-as-you-go basis from the
States General Fund.

b. Judges Retirement Plan. This plan is funded through employer/employee contributions as a
fixed percentage of salary, as defined in Minnesota statute.

c. Elective State Officers Plan. General Fund appropriations are transferred to this account on a
current disbursements basis as retirement benefits are paid.
**

2. PERA: PERA consists of the assets of six pension funds, five of which are defined benefit plans. The
State does not make employer contributions to PERA other than for covered individuals employed by PERA, and a small
number of employees from the Minnesota State Colleges and University system (MnSCU), the Public Defense Board,
Department of Military Affairs and the court system that were grandfathered in. For each of the defined benefit funds in
PERA (except as noted below), both the employee and employer make a contribution to the plan based on a percentage of
the plan members salary. The contribution percentage is specified in statute.

a. Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund (MERF). This fund was closed to new members.
In July 2008 the MERF Board of Trustees voted to transfer the management of their assets to the Minnesota State
Board of Investment. On June 30, 2010, the administration of MERF was transferred to the Public Employees
Retirement Association. All assets, service credit, benefits liabilities transferred to a separate MERF division
account administered by PERA on June 30, 2010. The annual General Fund obligation is specified in statute as:
the actuarially determined financial requirements of the MERF account less the employer and employee
contribution of 9.75% of covered payroll, less the additional employer contribution of 2.68% of covered payroll,
and less $3,900,000. The total State contribution cannot exceed $9,000,000 per year plus $13,750,000 on
September 15, 2011, $13,750,000 on September 15, 2012, and $15,000,000 thereafter, until June 30, 2031. After
June 30, 2012, the annual additional employer supplemental contribution will be a minimum of $27,000,000 and a
maximum of $34,000,000.

b. Local Police and Fire Amortization Aid. This aid program is specified in statute. As originally
designed, it funded the States share of amortizing unfunded liabilities of local police or fire relief associations that

*
One of the funds, the State Employees Retirement Fund, includes four separate plans: the General State Employees Plan (which is
the largest plan of the State Employees Retirement Fund), and plans for three separate groups: Minnesota Department of Transportation
pilots, deputy state fire marshals, and Military Affairs personnel.
**
With the July 1, 2013, merger of the Elective State Officers Retirement Fund into the Legislators Retirement Fund, the General
Fund appropriation to finance the Elective State Officers Plan benefit payments will be made to the Legislators Retirement Fund.

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were being merged into a centralized fund (PERA). In more recent years, part of the money has been redirected to
the Minneapolis (now part of the Teachers Retirement Association), St. Paul, and Duluth teacher retirement plans.
The States contribution remains at the Fiscal Year 1992 appropriation level, or less, until St. Paul Teachers Plan
becomes fully funded.

3. TRA: The State does not make employer contributions to TRA other than for MnSCU faculty who have
elected TRA, Perpich School for the Arts, certain Department of Education employees formerly covered by TRA and the
Faribault Academies. The State provides certain general government contributions to TRA for actuarial liabilities assumed
in 2006 by the consolidation of the former Minneapolis Teacher Retirement Fund Association. For the Teachers
Retirement Fund, both the employee and employer make a contribution to the plan based on a percentage of the plan
members salary. The contribution percentage is specified in statute.

4. Local Defined Benefit Retirement Systems Governed by State Statutes TRA on behalf of the Duluth
Teachers Retirement Fund Association and the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Associations. For these associations,
both the employee and employer make a contribution to the plan based on a percentage of the plan members salary. The
contribution percentage is specified in statute. The State also contributes to certain local police and fire associations
including the Bloomington Police, Minneapolis Fire and Virginia Fire plans the contribution for which is specified in
statute.

Retirement Systems Funding

State law requires the Retirement Systems to pre-fund future benefit obligations. Rather than collecting only
sufficient sums from current active workers to pay current retired members and beneficiaries, the Retirement Systems are
required by statute to accumulate enough assets to cover all benefit liabilities of participating members. The three
Retirement Systems use different full funding dates:

Retirement System

Fund

Funding Date
MSRS State Employees Retirement Fund 2040
State Patrol Retirement Fund 2037
Correctional Employees Retirement Fund 2038
Judges Retirement Fund 2039

Legislators and Elective State Officers
Retirement Funds Not Applicable
PERA General Employees Retirement Fund 2031
Public Employees Police and Fire Fund 2038
Public Employees Correctional Fund 2031
TRA Teachers Retirement Association Fund 2037

To achieve full funding, contribution rates for the Retirement Systems are determined based upon current assets,
future expected investment returns, current and projected liabilities based on the benefit provisions, demographics of the
Retirement Systems membership, statutory actuarial assumptions and what annual contributions will be needed to have
enough assets to match current and projected liabilities by the required full-funding date. Employee and employer
contribution rates are specified in state law as a percentage of an employees salary. The rates are set so that contributions
plus expected investment earnings will cover the projected cost of promised pension benefits and plan administrative
expenses. In order to meet these projected costs, Minnesota statutes specify the annual investment return the retirement
fund assets are assumed to earn. Under the statutory select and ultimate method investment earnings assumption,
effective commencing with the July 1, 2013 actuarial valuation report, the annualized assumed investment return is 8.0%
for Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal Year 2017 and 8.5% annualized for Fiscal Year 2018 and years thereafter, with the
exception of the Legislators and Elective State Officers Retirement Funds, which changed from 8.5% to 0% for all years.
(For additional information on the select and ultimate method, see Pension Legislation and Litigation, herein).

The Legislature sets the contribution rates needed to fund the Retirement Systems by using the reports and advice
of actuarial consultants. Each year an actuarial valuation report is completed to see if a Retirement Systems contribution
rates are meeting the funding requirements. If the contributions are not changed to match the funding requirements
determined by the actuarial consultants, deficiencies are created and those deficiencies may become worse over time. The
actuarial value of plan assets is smoothed over the most recent five-year period to reduce volatility of both the funding ratio
and required contribution rates. Primarily due to investment returns during the fiscal year 2009 through fiscal year 2013
five-year period being lower than actuarially assumed and due to contribution rates being less than actuarial recommended

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rates, the funding ratios declined for each of the Retirement Systems for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013 versus
funding levels for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012.

Every four to six years, the assumptions used to forecast funding requirements are tested against actual experience.
The factors considered include but are not limited to:

Expected average investment earnings assumption
Number and timing of members retiring
Number and timing of employees leaving prior to retirement
Number of employees opting for lump-sum of their employee contributions, thereby forfeiting future benefit
Number of new members added
Life expectancies of both active and retired members

The most recent actuarial experience study for MSRS State Employees Retirement Fund covered the period July
1, 2004, through June 30, 2008, and was completed by August 31, 2009. Several economic and demographic actuarial
assumptions, including salary increases, payroll growth, and withdrawal and retirement rates changed based upon the recent
experience study results. Any assumptions changes require approval of the various retirement systems board members and
the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR). The LCPR has authority for reviewing the actuarial
valuation and experience study results and modifying actuarial assumptions, as the Commission deems appropriate.
Accordingly, the LCPR engaged an independent actuarial firm to review the recommendation of the actuary of the
statewide retirement systems. The firm indicated in its June 22, 2010, report that it found, in general, the actuarial
assumption changes proposed for MSRS were reasonable, justified by observed experience, and consistent with standard
actuarial practice. However, the firm believes it is prudent to be more conservative in setting assumptions; if assumptions
are set more aggressively they are more likely to produce experience losses which will only add to the Funds difficulty in
recovering from recent investment losses. In July 2010 the LCPR adopted a number of actuarial assumption changes
effective for the July 1, 2010, actuarial valuation reports. These changes included changes to covered member payroll
growth, withdrawal from service rates, retirement and disability rates, and mortality rates. The experience studies for
MSRS State Patrol, Correctional Employees, and Judges Retirement Funds were completed on February 3, 2012. Based
on the experience study results, the actuaries proposed no changes to current actuarial methods. However, the actuaries
proposed reductions to the real wage growth, payroll growth and salary increase assumptions. The actuaries proposed
lowering the investment return assumption from 8.5% to 8.00% and making adjustments to several other demographic
assumptions to more closely match experience. The next experience study for the State Employees Retirement Fund will
begin on July 1, 2014, and cover the period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2014.

The most recent actuarial experience study for PERAs General Employees Retirement Fund covered the period
July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008, and was completed in 2009. As a result, several economic and demographic actuarial
assumptions were adjusted in Fiscal Year 2010, including salary increases, payroll growth, withdrawal and retirement rates,
and mortality rates. The most recent actuarial experience study for PERAs Public Employees Police and Fire Fund covered
the period July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2009, and was completed in 2010. Several assumptions were adjusted in Fiscal
Year 2011, including salary growth, payroll growth, mortality rates, withdrawal rates and retirement rates. These
assumption changes increased the actuarially accrued liability $148 million in the Public Employees Police and Fire Fund.
The next experience study for PERAs General Employees Retirement Fund will begin on July 1, 2014, and cover the
period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2014.

The July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008, actuarial experience study for TRA was completed in October 2009. The
report contained a number of economic and demographic recommendations, as previously described. In July 2010, the
LCPR enacted a set of assumption changes for TRA, effective for the July 1, 2011, actuarial evaluation, including
converting to a service-based assumption for individual member salary growth. Another key assumption change was
lowering the assumed growth in total member covered salary from 4.50% annually to 3.75% annually. The next experience
study for TRA will begin on July 1, 2014, and cover the period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2014.

The following table provides a summary analysis of funding status for the Retirement Systems and certain local
defined benefit retirement plans where the State provides non-employer general government contributions governed by
State statutes as of June 30, 2013, based on the respective annual actuarial valuation reports.

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Funding Status of Defined Benefit Pension Funds to Which
Minnesota Provides General Fund Resources as of June 30, 2013
(1)
($s in Millions)

(1)
The information provided in this table reflects the condition of all funds as of June 30, 2013. For additional information on the States pension
systems, refer to the State Financial Statements in APPENDIX E. See Footnote 8 Pension and Investment Trust Funds (see pages E-89
through E-97) and Required Supplementary Information (see pages E-145 through E-151).
(2)
The actuarial accrued liability of each of the pension funds is an estimate based on demographic and economic assumptions of the present value
of benefits that the pension funds will pay during the assumed life expectancies of the applicable members after they retire.
(3)
The actuarial value of assets of each of the pension funds represents the market-related value of the assets held by the pension funds as adjusted
to reflect various actuarial methods including the smoothing of actuarial losses and gains (including investment losses and gains) over a five-
year period.
(4)
The UAAL of each of the pension funds reflects the amount of the excess of the actuarial accrued liability of a pension funds over its actuarial
value of assets.
(5)
The Funded Ratio of each of the pension funds reflects the quotient obtained by dividing the actuarial value of assets of the pension funds by
the actuarial accrued liability of the Pension Plan. The indicated percentages reflect the funded ratio as calculated pursuant to the
requirements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for purposes of presentation in the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report of the State.
(6)
The market value of assets of each of the pension funds represents the fair market value of the assets held by the pension fund. The Elective
State Officers Retirement Fund is a closed plan. It has no assets in trust (e.g., cash and investments); only the amount receivable from the
States General Fund is its current asset.
(7)
The Legislators and Elective State Officers defined benefit retirement plans are financed on a pay-as-you-go basis. The Legislators Retirement
Plan is funded with members contributions paid to the States General Fund and annual appropriations from the States General Fund. Assets
of the Legislators Retirement Fund finance benefits paid to former legislators who were first elected to office prior to July 1, 1997, and retired
on or before January 1, 2003. These assets are expected to be depleted within the next five years. Upon depletion of those assets, all benefits
will be funded with annual appropriations from the states General Fund. Benefits paid to legislators who were first elected to office prior to
July 1, 1997, and retired after January 1, 2003, are financed by State General Fund appropriations. Since the Elective State Officers
Retirement Fund has no assets, all benefits paid are financed by the State General Fund appropriations. Legislators and Elective State Officers
first elected after July 1, 1997 are members of the States Unclassified Employees Retirement Fund, a defined contribution plan.

(8)
Information for local police and fire associations reflects values as of December 31, 2012 for Bloomington Fire Relief Association.
Actuarial
Accrued
Liability
2
Actuarial
Value of
Assets
(AVA)
3
Unfunded
Actuarial
Accrued
Liability
(UAAL)
4
Funding
Ratio
5
Market
Value of
Assets
(MVA)
6
Unfunded
Liability
Funding
Ratio
Active
Members
Other
Members
1.FundsWheretheStateHasCustodialResponsibility
Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS):
State Employees Retirement Fund $11,429 $9,376 $2,053 82.04% $10,033 $1,396 87.79% 49,121 54,922
Correctional Employees Retirement Fund 1,026 701 $325 68.33% 747 $279 72.82% 4,384 3,983
State Patrol Retirement Fund 742 552 $190 74.45% 593 $149 79.96% 845 1,042
Judges Retirement Fund 285 145 $140 50.94% 155 $130 54.62% 309 348
Legislators Retirement Fund
(7)
236 11 $225 4.87% 11 $225 4.87% 24 433
Elective State Of f icers Fund
(7)
9 0 $9 0.00% 0 $9 0.00% 0 15
Subtotal $13,727 $10,785 $2,942 $11,539 $2,188 54,683 60,743
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA):
General Employees Fund 19,380 14,113 5,267 72.82% 15,085 4,295 77.84% 139,763 244,538
PERA Police & Fire Fund 7,304 5,933 1,371 81.23% 6,347 957 86.90% 10,940 11,955
Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund 1,167 869 298 74.46% 869 298 74.46% 64 3,966
Local Correctional Service Fund 381 347 34 91.98% 367 14 96.21% 3,493 4,738
Subtotal $28,232 $21,262 $6,970 $22,668 $5,564 154,260 265,197
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA): $23,419 $16,775 $6,644 71.63% $18,015 $5,404 76.93% 76,765 98,663
Custodial Subtotal $65,378 $48,822 $16,556 $52,222 $13,156 285,708 424,603
2.OtherFundstoWhichtheStateContributes
Local Police & Fire Associations
(8)
124 123 2 98.66% 123 2 98.66% 119 192
St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund 1,467 886 581 60.40% 933 534 63.60% 3,941 6,491
Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund 352 190 162 53.98% 205 147 58.24% 873 2,470
Other Contribution Subtotal $1,943 $1,199 $745 $1,261 $683 4,933 9,153
TOTAL $67,321 $50,021 $17,301 $53,483 $13,839 290,641 433,756
Market Value Membership Actuarial Value

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Actuarial Valuation Requirements

State law regulates the administration of the pension funds. State law requires that all pension funds must conduct
an actuarial valuation as of the end of the fiscal year. The purpose of the actuarial valuation is to calculate the actuarial
accrued liability in each of the pension funds which estimates on the basis of demographic and economic assumptions the
present value of benefits each of the pension funds will pay to its retired members and active members upon retirement.
Independent actuaries provide annual actuarial valuations for each of the pension funds, performed in accordance with State
statutes and generally recognized and accepted actuarial principles and practices. The actuarial valuation compares the
actuarial accrued liability with the actuarial value of assets and any excess of that liability over the assets forms an
Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) of the applicable pension funds. An actuarial valuation will express the
percentage that a pension fund is funded through a Funded Ratio which represents the quotient obtained by dividing the
actuarial value of assets of the pension fund by the actuarial accrued liability of the pension fund. An actuarial valuation
will also state an actuarially recommended contribution amount, which is a recommended amount that the State and other
sponsoring employers contribute to the applicable pension fund. The actuarially recommended contribution consists of two
components: (1) normal cost, which represents the portion of the present value of retirement benefits that are allocable to
active members current year service, and (2) an amortized portion of the UAAL.

To calculate the actuarial value of assets and actuarial accrued liability of each of the pension funds, the actuarial
valuations use several actuarial assumptions. Some examples of these assumptions include an expected rate of return of
assets, age of retirement of active members, future pay increases for current employees, assumed rates of disability and
post-employment life expectances of retirees and beneficiaries. If the experience of the pension fund is different from these
assumptions, the UAAL of the pension fund may increase or decrease to the extent of any variances. Consequently, the
calculated actuarially required contributions may be impacted.

In the case of the expected rate of return of assets, the actual rate of return on the pension funds depends on the
performance of their respective investment portfolios. The investment portfolios of the respective pension funds can be
highly volatile. The value of the securities in the investment portfolios can dramatically change from one fiscal year to the
next, which could, in turn, cause substantial increases or decreases in the applicable UAAL. For example, in Fiscal Year
2009, the rate of return of the assets of the combined pension systems was negative 18.8%, causing the UAAL of the
pension systems to substantially increase between Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009.

The actuarial valuations of the pension funds use several actuarial methods to calculate the actuarial value of assets
and actuarial accrued liability of the pension funds. For example, the pension funds use an asset valuation method of
smoothing the difference between the market value of assets and the actuarial value of assets over a five-year period to
prevent extreme fluctuations that may result from temporary or cyclical economic and market conditions. As of June 30,
2013, the aggregate market value of all of the assets of the pension systems, as determined by the pension systems
actuaries, was approximately $53.483 billion. As of June 30, 2013, the aggregate actuarial value of all assets of the pension
systems was $50.021 billion.

The pension funds have different amortization methods that are used to calculate the UAAL as summarized in the
States Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in APPENDIX E of this Official Statement (See page E-95).

Pension Legislation and Litigation

In August 2007 the LCPR unanimously approved a modification to the Standards for Actuarial Work. This action
permitted the actuary retained to calculate the actuarial value of assets allocated to the Post Retirement Investment Fund at
market value, as required by GAAP, beginning with the July 1, 2007, actuarial valuation, instead of reporting these assets at
an amount equal to the liabilities. The change in asset valuation method resulted in decreases to the actuarial value of
assets and increases in the unfunded actuarial accrued liabilities for many of the retirement plans. The funding ratios
reported in the following paragraphs reflect this change. In August 2010, the LCPR unanimously approved additional
changes to the Standards for Actuarial Work.

In 2008, the Legislature enacted legislation that provided that if the composite funding ratio of the Minnesota Post
Retirement Investment Fund (MPRIF) fell below 80% at the end of any fiscal year, the Post Fund would be abolished. On
June 30, 2008, the MPRIF funding ratio was calculated to be 79.7%. On June 30, 2009, assets and liabilities attributable to
retired members in the MPRIF were transferred to the respective active member funds. In conjunction with the dissolution,
benefit recipients will receive future annual 2.5% cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). The waiting period and proration
schedule for the COLA paid in the first year of retirement were also revised.

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In 2010, legislation was enacted to modify the annual 2.5% COLAs. Beginning January 1, 2011, each statewide
retirement system has unique COLAs. For the TRA, post-retirement benefits are frozen for 2011 and 2012. Beginning
January 1, 2013, TRA benefit recipients will receive a 2.0% adjustment annually. The benefit adjustment will increase
from 2% to 2.5% once TRAs funding ratio exceeds 90%. For all of the defined benefit plans that the MSRS administers,
with the exception of the State Patrol Retirement Fund, benefit recipients will receive a 2% adjustment annually. For the
State Patrol Retirement Fund, benefit recipients will receive a 1.5% adjustment annually. The annual benefit adjustment
will increase to 2.5% for each MSRS defined benefit fund, except for the Legislators and Elective Officers Retirement
Funds, when each funds accrued liability funding ratio reaches 90%, determined on a market value of assets basis. For the
Legislators and the Elective State Officers Retirement Funds, the annual benefit adjustment will increase to 2.5% when the
State Employees Retirement Fund is 90% funded on a market value of assets basis Benefit recipients of the PERA Public
Employees Police and Fire Fund receive an annual adjustment equal to inflation up to 1.5% beginning January 1, 2013 until
the funding reaches 90%. PERAs Public Employees Correctional Fund was 98.4% funded on a market value basis as of
June 30, 2011, so future annual adjustments will be increased to 2.5% effective January 1, 2012. In addition, for all of the
PERA plans, if after reaching 90% funding, the ratio subsequently drops below 90%, the prospective annual adjustments
must again be 1% for PERA General Employees Retirement Fund and inflation up to 1.5% for the PERA Public Employees
Police and Fire Fund until the 90% funded ratio is again attained.

A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2010 against the states pension funds. Swanson, et al v. State, Public
Employees Retirement Association, Minnesota State Retirement System, Teachers Retirement Association (PERA, MSRS,
TRA), et al. (Ramsey County District Court). Plaintiffs challenged the 2009 and 2010 legislative changes made to the
annual cost of living adjustment for pension benefits. The district court granted summary judgment to the State on all
issues and dismissed the plaintiffs complaint. Plaintiffs had until September 6, 2011 to appeal. No appeal was filed by the
deadline.

The 2010 pension bill provides numerous financial stability provisions intended to reduce future unfunded
liabilities for MSRS, TRA, PERA, the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association (SPTRFA) and the Duluth Teachers
Retirement Fund Association (DTRFA). Provisions include a change in future retirement benefit increases for all MSRS,
PERA, TRA, SPTRFA and DTRFA plans. The MSRS State Patrol Retirement Plan, PERA General Employees Retirement
Fund, PERA Public Employees Police and Fire Fund, TRA, SPTRFA, and DTRFA plans also include both employer and
employee contribution rate increases. Various other provisions including a change in refund rates, change in deferred
annuities augmentation rate, and increased vesting periods are included for some plans as a means to reduce future
unfunded liabilities. At the end of Fiscal Year 2010, the MSRS, PERA, and TRA, combined, lowered unfunded liabilities
by a total of over $5.9 billion.

The 2010 legislation also provided for the administrative consolidation of the closed MERF and PERA. MERF
assets and liabilities are to remain separate from PERA until fiscal year end market value of assets of the MERF account
equals or exceeds 80% of the actuarial accrued liability of the MERF account. The legislation also increases the annual
State contribution to the MERF account from $9,000,000 annually to $22,750,000 in each FY 2012 and 2013 and
$24,000,000 each year thereafter through FY 2031. Beginning in FY 2013 the annual additional employer supplemental
contribution will be a minimum of $27,000,000 and a maximum of $34,000,000.

The 2010 legislature passed into law an early retirement incentive for eligible State employees. The incentive
includes up to 24 months of health insurance payments in to a health care savings account for an employee who is granted
the incentive. This provision is at the discretion of both the employees agency and the Commissioner of MMB. In April
2011, MMB released a report detailing the results of the Legislature. In all, 1030 (1008 executive) employees used the
incentive resulting in an estimated FY 2011 2013 executive branch all funds savings of $46.7 million.

The 2010 legislation extended the amortization date for MSRS State Employees Retirement Fund from 2020 to
2040.

In the 2011 Legislative Special Session the legislature passed a minor omnibus pension bill that was signed into
law by the Governor. Included in the bill were modifications to the post retirement adjustments for SPTRFA that will
reduce future liabilities and language permitting voluntary merger of the Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association and
the Minneapolis Police Relief Association with the PERAs Public Employees Police and Fire Retirement Fund.

The 2012 legislature modified the investment earnings assumption for determining employee and employer
contribution rates such that contributions plus expected investment earnings (at the assumed rate of return) will cover the
projected cost of promised pension benefits. The investment earnings assumption was modified to a select and ultimate

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method, effective for July 1, 2012 actuarial valuation report. The select assumed annualized investment return of 8.0% is
to be used for the first five years for Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal Year 2017 actuarial valuation reports, and the
ultimate assumed annualized investment return rate of 8.5% is to be used for the sixth year forward, for Fiscal Year 2018
and years thereafter, with the exception of the Legislators and Elective State Officers Retirement Funds, which changed
from 8.5% to 0% for all years. This approach is employed to recognize the current market environment that has diminished
the short term market expectations while recognizing that over the longer term the higher rate is expected to be met -- and
actually has been met and exceeded. The legislation also directs delaying the next experience study until 2015 for TRA,
MSRSs General Employees Retirement Plan, and PERAs General Employees Retirement Fund to cover the six-year
period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2014.

The 2013 legislature made several modifications to contribution rates, benefit formulas and direct state aid for the
MSRS State Patrol Retirement Plan and Judges Retirement Plan. Changes to the MSRS State Patrol Retirement Plan
include a 4 percent contribution rate increase from employees and a 6 percent increase from employers over a 4 year period.
Specifically, State Patrol Retirement Plan employees will pay an additional 2 percent before the first day of the first pay
period beginning after July 1, 2014, another 1 percent on or after the first day of the first pay period beginning after July 1,
2015, and another 1 percent on July 1, 2016. State Patrol Retirement Plan employers will be adding 3 percent of pay before
the first day of the first pay period beginning after July 1, 2014, another 1.5% on or after the first day of the first pay period
beginning after July 1, 2015 and another 1.5 percent on July 1, 2016. Total contributions at the end of the phase-in period
in July, 2016 will be 14.4 percent and 21.6 percent of pay for employees and employers, respectively. Future annual
adjustments paid to benefit recipients of the MSRS State Patrol Plan will be reduced from 1.5 percent to 1 percent per year
until the Plan is again 85 percent funded, determined on a market value of assets basis. Annual adjustments will increase to
2.5 percent when the Plan reaches 90 percent funded, determined on a market value of assets basis. Additionally, the
legislature appropriated direct state aid to the MSRS State Patrol Retirement Plan of $1 million per year beginning in FY
2014 until the plan is 90% funded, determined on a market value of assets basis. Changes to the MSRS Judges Retirement
Plan include establishment of a tier 1 and tier 2 benefit program, with a tier 1 judge first appointed or elected on or before
July 1, 2013 with 5 or more years of allowable service, and a tier 2 judge first appointed or elected after June 30, 2013, or
first appointed on or before July 1, 2013 with less than 5 years of allowable service. Member contribution rates for judges
in the tier 1 program will increase 1 percent, from 8 percent to 9 percent, effective July 1, 2013. Member contribution rates
for judges in the tier 2 program will be 7 percent of salary. Employer contribution rates will increase 2 percent, from 20.5
percent to 22.5 percent, effective the first day of the first full pay period after June 30, 2013. Future annual adjustments
paid to benefit recipients of the Judges Plan are reduced from 2 percent to 1.75 percent per year until the Judges Plan is
again 70 percent funded, determined on a market value of assets basis. Thereafter, annual adjustments will be 2.5 percent.

The 2013 legislature also made several modifications to contribution rates, benefit formulas and direct state aid for
the PERA Police and Fire Plan, TRA, the Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund and the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund.
Changes to the PERA Police and Fire plan include the following: member and employer contributions will increase in two
steps from 9.6% of salary to 10.8% of salary and 14.4% of salary to 16.2% of salary, respectively; post-retirement
adjustments will be set at 1% until the fund becomes at least 90% funded on a market value basis for two consecutive
actuarial valuations, and at that time, post-retirement adjustments will be reset at rates not to exceed 2.5%. However, if the
funded ratio of the retirement fund is equal to or less than 85% for two consecutive actuarial valuations, or is equal to or
less than 80% for the most recent actuarial valuation, post retirement adjustments will again be dropped to 1%.
Additionally, direct state aid to the PERA Police and Fire fund was appropriated at $9 million per year beginning in FY
2014; and, a direct appropriation of $5.5 million per year in aid to local employers in the PERA Volunteer Firefighter Plan
beginning in FY 2014.

Further 2013 legislative changes include, to the Duluth Teachers Retirement Plan,: employee contributions will
increase by 1 percent of pay and employer contributions will increase by 0.71 percent of pay, current benefit accrual rates
of 1.2% and 1.7% are increased to 1.4% and 1.9% for post-2013 service credit, and direct state aid will increase to $6.346
million from $346 thousand in FY 2014 and 2015 only. Changes to the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Plan include the
following: employee and employer contributions will increase by 1 percent of pay each, current benefit accrual rates of
1.2% and 1.7% are increased to 1.4% and 1.9% for post-2015 service credit, and direct state aid will increase to $9.827
million from $2.827 million in FY 2014 and 2015 only. Other changes include modifying reduction factors applied to
members retiring prior to normal retirement age for TRA, the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Plan and the Duluth Teachers
Retirement Plan; requiring TRA, the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Plan and the Duluth Teachers Retirement Plan to jointly
study the feasibility of a merger with a report ready for the 2014 legislatures review.

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Recent Board Actions

In September 2013 DTRFA Board of Trustees voted to pursue full consolidation with TRA and that full
consolidation is in the best interest of the membership of the plan. Also on September 18,

2013 the TRA Board of Trustees
voted that any consolidating fund come into TRA at a 100 percent funding level. Due to the current funding status of
DTRFA, for a consolidation of DTRFA into TRA to occur in the near-term, additional legislative action and funding
support would be required.

In December 2013, PERA Board of Trustees recommended a 0.25 percent of pay contribution increase for General
Plan members and employers during next years legislative session. Because the Board proposed the increase not become
effective until January 2015, legislative action is required. The increase would result in a 6.5 percent contribution rate for
General Plan members, and a 7.5 percent contribution by employers.

Also in December 2013, MSRS Board of Trustees voted to increase general plan contributions by 0.5 percent of
pay each for employers and employees and correctional plan contributions 0.5 percent of pay for employees and 0.75
percent of pay for employers, effective July 1, 2014. Because legal authority was previously granted to the MSRS board to
increase contributions if a contribution deficiency existed on an actuarial basis, these increases do not require legislative
action. At the same meeting, the MSRS board voted to pursue a legislative change for all MSRS plans that would delay a
post retirement adjustment increase from 2.0 to 2.5 percent until two consecutive actuarial valuations showed a 90 percent
funded status.

As mentioned above, the State is the primary employer for MSRS, and is only a minor employer in the PERA
and TRA plans. The State also makes non-employer contributions to certain plans and makes contributions to certain
local governments to assist them with their pension funding obligations, as described herein. In addition, the State has
historically appropriated general (non-pension related) State aid payments to certain local governments and school
districts that are contributing employers in these plans. Provided below is more detailed information related to MSRSs
State Retirement System Funds actuarial valuations, actuarial methods and assumptions, historical funding, eligibility
and benefit formulas, as well as historical funding history for other State employer contribution and General Fund
appropriations..

MSRS Actual Valuations

While MSRS administers six defined benefit pension funds, the three largest funds, the State Employees
Retirement Fund, the Correctional Employees Retirement Fund, and the State Patrol Retirement Fund, represent 96% of the
actuarial accrued liabilities for which MSRS is responsible. Refer to the MSRS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for further discussion of actuarial valuations for the MSRS defined benefit pension funds as of July 1, 2013.

The State Employees Retirement Fund which includes the General Employees Retirement Plan, the State Fire
Marshals Plan, the Military Affairs Plan and the Transportation Pilots Plan, is 82.04% funded (determined on an actuarial
value of assets basis), with the actuarial value of assets totaling $9.376 billion, and the actuarial accrued liability totaling
$11.429 billion. For purposes of determining the actuarial value of assets, assets are based on a five-year moving average
of expected and market values. The Fiscal Year 2009 asset loss associated with the Minnesota Post Retirement Investment
Fund (MPRIF), which was dissolved on June 30, 2009, is recognized incrementally over five years at 20% per year. Prior
to June 30, 2009, MPRIF asset gains and losses were not smoothed. The State Employees Retirement Funds funding
status, determined on a market value of assets basis, increased from 82.09% as of the July 1, 2012, actuarial valuation to
87.79% as of the July 1, 2013, actuarial valuation. This improvement in funding status is attributed to higher than
expected investment returns (the actual rate of return was 14.2% in comparison to an 8.0% expected return).

The actuarial valuation also calculates the required contribution rates that are necessary to ensure that the MSRS
funds become fully funded. Under Minnesota statutes, the State Employees Retirement Fund must be fully funded by June
30, 2040, the State Patrol Retirement Fund must be fully funded by June 30, 2037, and the Correctional Employees
Retirement Fund must be fully funded by 2038, and the Judges Retirement Fund must be fully funded by June 30, 2039.
The July 1, 2013, actuarial valuation for the State Employees Retirement Fund calculated that statutory contributions
currently received from members and employers are 2.45% below the amount required to fully fund the MSRS funds by
2040. The contribution deficiency rate increased from (2.32)% to (2.45)% of payroll (projected annual payroll for the
Fiscal Year beginning on the July 1, 2013 valuation date was $2.55 billion). The primary reason for the change in
contribution deficiency was the recognition of deferred investment losses from prior years in the determination of the
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deficiency of 0.5% or more for two consecutive years, MSRS may increase employee and employer contribution rates at
0.25% annually until the contribution deficiency is no longer greater than 0.5%. MSRS intends to implement contribution
rate increases starting July 1, 2014, to minimize the contribution deficiency and improve MSRS funded status.

Actuarial valuations results as of July 1, 2013, show that the MSRS Correctional Employees Retirement Fund is
68.33% funded (on an actuarial value of assets basis), with the actuarial value of assets totaling $701.1 million, and the
actuarial accrued liability totaling $1,026.1 million. The contribution deficiency decreased from (4.58)% to (5.41)% of
payroll primarily due to the recognition of investment losses from prior years in the actuarial value of assets. Lower than
expected salaries resulted in a liability gain, but also increased the payment of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability as a
percent of payroll. However, funding status, determined on a market value of assets basis increased from 68.12% as of the
July 1, 2012, actuarial valuation to 72.82% as of the July 1, 2013, actuarial valuation. This improvement in funding status
is attributed to higher than expected investment returns (the actual rate of return was 14.2% in comparison to an 8.0%
expected return). To minimize a contribution deficiency that is greater than 4%, current law permits MSRS to increase
employee and employer contribution rates up to 0.75% annually until the contribution deficiency is eliminated. MSRS
intends to implement employee and employer contribution rate increases of 0.5% and 0.75%, respectively, starting July 1,
2014.

The State Patrol Retirement Fund is 74.45% funded (on an actuarial value of assets basis), with the actuarial value
of assets totaling $552.3 million, and the actuarial accrued liability totaling $741.8 million based on July 1, 2013 actuarial
valuation results. The contribution deficiency decreased from (11.52)% to (8.68)% of payroll. The primary reasons for the
decreased contribution deficiency are significant changes in plan provisions, including member and employer contribution
rate increases totaling an additional 5% of payroll over the next four fiscal years. The funding status, determined on a
market value of assets basis, increased from 72.27% as of the July 1, 2012, actuarial valuation to 79.96% as of the July 1,
2013, actuarial valuation. This improvement in funding status is attributed to higher than expected investment returns, as
noted in previous paragraphs.

The Judges Retirement Fund, is 50.94% funded (on an actuarial valuation of assets basis), with the actuarial value
of assets totaling $144.92 million and the actuarial accrued liability totaling $284.51 million based on July 1, 2013 actuarial
valuation results. The contribution deficiency for the plan decreased from (13.5)% of payroll as of the July 1, 2012,
actuarial valuation to (11.46)% of payroll as of the July 1, 2013, actuarial valuation. The primary reasons for the decreased
contribution deficiency are the increase in member and employer contributions and the impact of changes in plan
provisions. Also, plan provisions affecting members first hired after June 30, 2013 (e.g., a 2-tiered contribution and benefit
structure), are expected to ultimately reduce the cost of the plan, but have not yet impacted the actuarial valuation results.
Funding status, determined on a market value of assets basis, increased from 51.17% as of the July 1, 2012, actuarial
valuation to 54.62% as of the July 1, 2013, actuarial valuation. This improvement in funding status is attributed to higher
than expected investment returns, as noted in previous paragraphs.

The Legislators and Elective State Officers Retirement Funds are funded on a pay-as-you-go basis with annual
appropriations from the States General Fund. Legislation enacted during the 2013 legislative session consolidates these
small plans effective July 1, 2013.


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MSRS - Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

The annual 5.0% employer and 5.0% employee contributions for Retirement Systems for the Current Biennium
were established by State statute following the completion of the actuarial valuations as of July 1, 2010. The calculated
actuarially required contribution of the MSRS General Employees Retirement Plan, the largest State funded plan, was
determined using methods and assumptions:

MSRS General Employees Retirement Plan
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

Actuarial Cost Method Individual entry age normal
Rate of Return on the Investment of Present and Future
Assets
Select and Ultimate Rates --
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017:
8.0% pre-retirement and 6.0% post-retirement
(1)
July 1, 2017 and later:
8.5% pre-retirement and 6.5% post-retirement
(1)

Projected Salary Increases
Reported salary at the valuation date increased according
to the service-related rates that range from 3.5% for
members with 17 or more years of service to 10.5% for
members with one year of service.
Payroll Growth 3.75 percent per year.
Experience Studies
Period Covered: Fiscal Year 2004-2008
The next experience study is scheduled to begin July 1,
2014, and will cover the period July 1, 2008 through
June 30, 2014.
Asset Valuation
Asset valuations are based on market values at the end
of the fiscal year, less a percentage of the unrecognized
asset return determined at the close of each of the four
preceding fiscal years. The unrecognized asset return is
the difference between the actual net return on the
market value of assets and the asset return expected
during the fiscal year based on the assumed interest
rate.
(1)

Total Unrecognized Investment Return (loss) at June 30,
2013
$657,719,000

(1)
Effective commencing with the July 1, 2012 actuarial valuation report, the annualized assumed investment return is
8.0% for Fiscal Year 2013 through Fiscal Year 2017 and 8.5% annualized for Fiscal Year 2018 and years thereafter.
Sources: MSRS Comprehensive Annual Report, June 30, 2013 and the State Employees Retirement Fund
Actuarial Valuation Report as of July 1, 2013.

The methods and assumptions used to calculate actuarially required contribution of the other defined benefit plans
in the Retirement Systems are provided in the MSRS, TRA and PERA Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013. See General Information above. Also see Pension Legislation and Litigation below
for information on changes that came into effect after June 30, 2012 to the methods and assumptions used to calculate
actuarially required contribution for defined benefit plans.


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MSRS - Historical Funding

The actuarial valuations measure current costs and contribution requirements to determine how much employers
and members should contribute to maintain appropriate funding progress to pay future benefits. Actuarial valuations also
measure assets and liabilities to determine the level of funding for each defined benefit plan. The table below provides a
historical comparison of the statutory actual employee and employer contribution rates (on a percentage of annual payroll
basis) compared to the calculated actuarially recommended rate (the calculated actuarial required contribution).

Minnesota State Retirement System
Percentage of Payroll Actual Contribution Rates as Compared to
Actuarially Recommended Rates
Ten-year Contribution History

As of
Statutory Actual Contribution Rates Actuarial
Recommended
Rate
Sufficiency/
Deficiency
Employee Employee Employer Total

July 1, 2004 4.00% 4.00% 8.00% 9.33% (1.33)%
July 1, 2005 4.00% 4.00% 8.00% 10.55% (2.55)%
July 1, 2006 4.00% 4.00% 8.00% 10.11% (2.11)%
July 1, 2007 4.25% 4.25% 8.50% 11.76% (3.26)%
July 1, 2008 4.50% 4.50% 9.00% 12.39% (3.39)%
July 1, 2009 4.75% 4.75% 9.50% 14.85% (5.85)%
July 1, 2010 5.00% 5.00% 10.00% 10.99% (0.99)%
July 1, 2011 5.00% 5.00% 10.00% 11.03% (1.03)%
July 1, 2012 5.00% 5.00% 10.00% 12.32% (2.32)%
July 1, 2013 5.00% 5.00% 10.00% 12.45% (2.45)%

Sources: MSRS Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (2004 2013) Schedule of Actual Contribution Rates as
Compared to Actuarially Recommended Rates.

Further, the better the level of funding, the larger the ratio of assets to accrued liabilities and the greater the level of
investment income potential. A higher funding ratio means that present assets and projected investment earnings on those
assets are sufficient to cover the liabilities for present and future annuities, survivor and disability benefits, refunds, and
administrative expenses.


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State Employees Retirement Fund
Ten-year Funding History
($ in Thousands)

Aggregate Accrued Liabilities
Portion Covered by Reported
Assets
Valuation
Date
(July 1)
Active
Member
Contributions
(1)
Retirees and
Beneficiaries
(2)
Employer
Financed
Portion
(3)
Reported
Assets (1) (2) (3)
Funding
Ratio
2003 855,953 3,116,008 3,858,710 7,757,292 100 100 98.1 99.1
2004 888,028 3,287,223 3,703,112 7,884,984 100 100 100.2 100.0
2005 928,590 3,487,930 4,038,816 8,081,736 100 100 90.8 95.6
2006 966,951 3,689,443 4,162,767 8,486,756 100 100 92.0 96.2
2007 1,001,316 3,963,536 4,662,453 8,904,517 100 100 84.5 92.5
2008 1,041,731 4,251,341 4,701,530 9,013,456 100 100 79.1 90.2
2009 1,102,082 4,496,247 4,914,431 9,030,401 100 100 69.8 85.9
2010 1,155,473 4,535,401 4,573,197 8,960,391 100 100 71.5 87.3
2011 982,365 4,982,212 4,611,904 9,130,011 100 100 68.6 86.3
2012 1,044,810 5,489,756 4,548,661 9,162,301 100 100 57.8 82.7
2013 1,090,373 5,807,381 4,530,887 9,375,780 100 100 54.7 82.0

Source: MSRS Comprehensive Annual Report, June 30, 2013.

The historical funding history of the other defined benefit plans in the Retirement Systems is provided in the
MSRS, TRA and PERA Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013. See General
Information above.


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MSRS - Eligibility and Benefit Formulas

Provided below is a description of the eligibility and benefit formulas of the MSRS, State Employees Retirement
Plan.

MSRS State Employees Retirement Plan

A. Coverage Most state employees, University of Minnesota non-instructional employees, and
selected metropolitan agency employees
B. Contribution Rates Employees: 5.0 percent effective July 1, 2010
Employers: 5.0 percent effective July 1, 2010
Employee contributions are picked up according to the provisions of Internal
Revenue Code 414(h).
C. Benefit Formula If first hired before July 1, 1989, the benefit formula is the greater of (a) or (b):
(a) 1.2 percent of a high-five year salary for the first 10 years of allowable
service and 1.7 percent of high-five salary for each subsequent year with a reduction
of 0.25 percent for each month the member is under age 65 at time of retirement, or
under age 62 with 30 years of allowable service. There is no reduction in the formula
if the members age plus years of allowable service totals 90 (Rule of 90).
(b) 1.7 percent of high-five year salary for each year of allowable service
assuming augmentation to age 65 at three percent per year and an actuarial reduction
for each month the member is under age 65.
If first hired after June 30, 1989, the benefit formula is 1.7 percent of high-five year
salary for each year of allowable service with an actuarial equivalent, early
retirement reduction from age 66.Salary includes wages and other periodic
compensation. It excludes lump sum payments at separation, employer contributions
to deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity plans, and benevolent vacation
and sick leave donation programs.
D. Retirement Age and
Service Requirements
Eligibility for unreduced retirement benefits:
Age 65 for employees hired before July 1, 1989, or age 66 for employees hired
on or after July 1, 1989
Age eligible for full Social Security retirement benefits (but not higher than age
66) if hired before July 1, 1989; with three or more years of allowable service
(five years if hired after June 30, 2010)
Rule of 90 for those employees hired before July 1, 1989.
Eligibility for reduced retirement benefits:
Age 55 with three years of service if hired prior to July 1, 2010, or five years of
service if hired after June 30, 2010, reduced from full retirement age
Any age with 30 years of service, reduced from age 62 (pre-July 1, 1989 hires
only)
The plan also offers total and permanent disability benefits for employees with at
least three years of service (five years of service after June 30, 2010).
E. Surviving Spouse
Benefit
If employee has at least three years of service at death, (five years if hired after June
30, 2010), generally, the spouse is eligible for a 100 percent survivor annuity or a
refund.
F. Refunds Employee contributions plus six percent interest compounded annually through June
30, 2011, and 4 percent thereafter.

Source: Minnesota State Retirement System 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Eligibility and benefit formulas for the various plans covered under the Retirement Systems are provided in the
MSRS, TRA and PERA Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013. See General
Information above.

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Employer Contributions and General Fund Appropriations

The following table summarizes the employer contributions made to the MSRS for the last 10 years.
Contributions are made from a variety of State funds, including the General Fund. Based on payroll expense data for Fiscal
Year 2013, the States General Fund comprised approximately 48% of the employer contributions. Other major fund
categories included approximately 17% for the Trunk Highway Fund, 7% for federal funds and 12% for the special revenue
fund. All other State employer contributions, which make up approximately 16% of the total were from 96 other funds of
the State.

Employer Contribution History Minnesota State Retirement System
($s in Thousands)

Fiscal Year
Ended
(June 30
th
)
Employer Contributions
(1)

Total
State
Employees
Retirement
Fund
Correctional
Employees
Retirement
Fund
Elective
State
Officers
Fund
(2)

Judges
Retirement
Fund
Legislators
Retirement
Fund
(2)

State Patrol
Retirement
Fund
2004 $78,622 $10,627 $383 $7,110 $425 $6,504 $90,663
2005 80,312 11,016 395 7,225 1,822 6,670 107,440
2006 82,645 12,152 417 7,336 5,684 7,055 115,289
2007 86,492 13,927 427 7,572 1,772 7,461 117,651
2008 96,746 18,623 435 7,936 2,217 8,279 134,236
2009 107,211 20,126 442 8,219 1,269 9,178 146,445
2010 113,716 21,988 453 8,283 1,975 10,104 156,519
2011 118,563 23,982 460 8,297 2,805 9,873 163,890
2012 115,159 24,188 465 7,922 3,935 11,620 163,289
2013 121,673 24,632 470 8,177 3,399 11,482 169,833

(1)
Other than contributions described in the footnotes below, all other plans are bi-weekly employer contributions.
Amounts exclude the States employer contribution to the Unclassified Employees Retirement Fund (Defined
Contribution Plans). For FY2013, employer contributions to this fund were $5,867,000.
(2)
The payment of pension obligations for pre-1997 legislators was converted from a pre-funded post-retirement system to
an annual pay-as-you-go system. All annual pension obligations for members in that plan are paid in full on an annual
basis with no changes implemented in member contribution rates or benefit levels.
Sources: MSRS 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013 and MSRS.


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State General Fund Appropriation History Pension Related Local Government Aid
($s in Thousands)

Fiscal
Year
Ended
June
30th
Basic Local
Police and
Fire
Association
(1)

Local Police
and Fire
Associations
Amortization
Aid
PERA
Aid
(2)

Volunteer
Firefighter
Relief
Redirected
Aid-St.
Paul/TRA
Police-Fire
Retirement
Supp Aid
(3)
Total
2003 $69,242 $4,164 $14,586 $481 $- $- $88,473
2004 77,462 4,823 14,585 534 - - 97,404
2005 87,877 3,454 14,584 522 - - 106,437
2006 87,967 3,366 14,568 486 1,436 - 107,823
2007 89,424 2,886 14,560 572 790 - 108,232
2008 88,180 1,514 15,534 571 2,281 - 108,080
2009 83,183 572 14,520 609 1,888 - 100,772
2010 80,500 829 14,390 722 5,890 - 102,331
2011 82,005 1,000 14,384 627 4,886 - 102,902
2012 82,338 1,255 14,328 671 2,077 - 100,669
2013 80,696 2,753 14,316 608 - - 98,373
*2014 89,270 2,729 14,294 608 2,094 15,500 124,495
*2015 93,743 2,729 14,294 608 2,094 15,500 128,968

(1)
Basic local police and fire pension aid is an open General Fund appropriation based on the dedicated proceeds
equivalent to a 2% insurance premium tax on fire insurance.
(2)
Includes 2001 Regular Session, Ch. 169 FY 2002 $70,000 appropriation for PERA Claims.
(3)
Police and Fire Retirement Supplemental Aid is a new aid included in Laws of 2013, Ch. 143. Annual aid payments are
as follows: $9 million to the PERA Police & Fire fund, $5.5 million to Volunteer Firefighter plan employers and $1
million to the MSRS State Patrol fund
* Projections for FY 2014 and FY 2015 as of November 2013.
Source: Minnesota Management and Budget.


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State General Fund Appropriation History Direct Aid to Pension Funds
($ in Thousands)

Fiscal Year
Ended June
30th
Minneapolis
Employees
Retirement
Fund
(1)

TRA/Mpls
Teachers
Retirement
Fund
(2)

St. Paul
Teachers
Retirement
Fund
(3)

Duluth
Teachers
Retirement
Fund
(3)
Total
2003 $4,510 $14,537 $2,953 $ - $22,000
2004 6,632 15,790 2,962 - 25,384
2005 7,093 15,741 2,967 - 25,801
2006 8,065 15,770 2,969 - 26,804
2007 9,000 15,800 2,967 - 27,767
2008 9,000 15,801 2,967 - 27,768
2009 8,873 15,454 2,827 346 27,500
2010 9,000 15,454 2,827 346 27,627
2011 9,000 15,454 2,827 346 27,627
2012 22,750 15,454 2,827 346 41,377
2013 22,750 15,454 2,827 346 41,377
*2014 24,000 15,454 9,827 6,346 55,577
*2015 24,000 15,454 9,827 6,346 55,577

(1)
Includes FY 2001 Pre-1973 Retirement Adjustments-MERF. Effective July 1, 1998, the State
contribution is provided on a formula basis and is capped at no more than $9 million per fiscal year. In
FY 2012 and 2013 the annual State contribution increased to $22.75 million and then to $24 million each
year thereafter through FY 2031. Any requirements beyond the capped aid are the exclusive obligation of
the employer units. On July 1, 2010, MERF became an administrative division within PERA. MERF
assets and liabilities are to remain separate from PERA until fiscal year end market value of assets of the
MERF account equals or exceeds 80 percent of the actuarial accrued liability of the MERF account.
(2)
For FY 2002 - 2005 aid was appropriated directly to the Minneapolis Teachers Retirement Fund, in 2006
(when MTRFA was merged with TRA) and for years beyond aid was appropriated to the TRA.
(3)
These plans are separate from the State Teachers Retirement Association, and the State has no direct
custodial relationship. Benefits, investment practices and contributions are, however, controlled by
statute.
*Projections for FY 2014 and FY 2015 as of November 2013 forecast.
Source: Minnesota Management and Budget: Archived State of Minnesota Fund Balance Analysis Reports:
http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/budget-fba-detail

For additional information on the States pension systems, refer to the State Financial Statements in APPENDIX
E. See Footnote 8 Pension and Investment Trust Funds (see pages E-89 through E-97) and Required Supplementary
Information (see pages E-145 through E-151).


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POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

Postemployment benefits other than pensions are available to certain employees of the State, and their dependents
through a single-employer defined benefit health care plan, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 43A.27, Subdivision
3, and Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.61, Subdivision 2a, and required under the terms of selected employment contracts.
All pre-age-65 state retirees with at least 5 years of allowable pension service who are entitled at the time of retirement to
receive an annuity under the state retirement program are eligible to participate in the states health and dental insurance
plan until age 65. Retirees not eligible for an employer subsidy must pay 100 percent of the premiums to continue receiving
coverage. These employees are allowed to stay in the active employee risk pool with the same premium rate and are,
therefore, subsidized by the insurance premiums rates for active state employees, resulting in an implicit rate subsidy. As of
July 1, 2012, there were approximately 2,600 retirees participating in the states insurance plan under this provision.

The State also subsidizes the health care and dental premium rates for certain employees, primarily conservation
officers, correctional officers at state correctional facilities, and state troopers through an explicit rate subsidy under terms
of selected employment contracts. If the retiree terminates employment prior to age 55, the employers premium
contribution rate is frozen at the date of the employees retirement and is payable by the state until the retiree is age 65. The
retiree is responsible for any other portion of the premiums. If the retiree terminates employment at age 55 or later, the
employer contributes the active employees premium rate each year until the retiree is age 65. Coverage ends at the retirees
attainment of age 65. As of July 1, 2012, there were approximately 1,120 correctional and law enforcement retirees
receiving an explicit rate subsidy. The State does not issue a separate financial report for its OPEB as the state does not
fund an OPEB plan and operates on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Funding Policy

The contribution requirement of plan members and the State are established and may be amended by the State
legislature or through selected employment contracts, which are negotiated every other year. The required contribution is
based on a projected pay-as-you-go basis. For fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, the State contributed $38,348,000 to the
plan. Plan members retirees receiving benefits through the implicit rate subsidy contributed $24,453,000 through their
average required contribution of $475 per month for retiree-only coverage and $1,397 for retiree-family coverage. The plan
is administered by the MSRS.

Annual OPEB Cost and Net OPEB Obligation

The States annual other postemployment benefit (OPEB) cost (expense) is calculated based on the annual
required contribution (ARC) of the employer, an amount actuarially determined in accordance with the parameters of
GASB Statement 45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than
Pensions. The ARC represents a level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is projected to cover normal costs each
year and amortize any unfunded actuarial liabilities over a thirty year amortization period using a 4.75 percent discount
rate. For year ending June 30, 2013, the States ARC is $65,854,000. The following table shows the components of the
States annual OPEB cost, the amount contributed to the plan, and the changes to the States net OPEB obligation:

Net OPEB Obligation
($s In Thousands)

Annual Required Contributions (ARC)
(1)
$ 65,854
Interest on Net OPEB Obligation (NOO)
(1)
9,149
Amortization Adjustment to ARC
(1)
(7,703)
Annual OPEB Cost (Expense) $ 67,300
Contributions (38,348)
Increase in NOO $ 28,952

NOO, Beginning Balance $192,622
NOO, Ending
(2)
$221,574

(1)
Components of annual OPEB cost.
(2)
Amount attributable to States General Fund is $192,075. See page E-82 through E-85, Note 9
Termination and Postemployment Benefits and page E-90, Note 12 Long-Term Liabilities Primary
Government.
Source: State of Minnesota Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal year Ended June 30, 2013.

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The States annual OPEB cost, the percentage of annual OPEB cost contributed to the plan, and the net OPEB
obligation for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:

Net OPEB Obligation
($s In Thousands)
Fiscal Year
Ended, June 30,
Annual
OPEB Cost
Percentage of
Annual OPEB
Cost
Contributed
Net OPEB
Obligation
2013 $67,300 57% $221,574
2012 $81,528 67% $192,622
2011 $77,250 51% $164,311

Source: State of Minnesota Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal year Ended June 30, 2013.

Funded Status and Funding Progress

As of July 1, 2012, the most recent actuarial valuation date, the actuarial accrued liability (AAL) for benefits and
the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) was $651,890,000. The actuarial value of assets is zero as no assets have
been deposited into an irrevocable OPEB trust for future benefits. The covered payroll (annual payroll of active employees
covered by the plan) was $2,819,463,000 and the ratio of the UAAL to the covered payroll was 23.1 percent.


APPENDIX C
STATE DEBT


APPENDIX C
STATE DEBT
Table of Contents

State General Obligation Bonds ..................................................................................................................... C-1
General Obligation Bonds Debt Service ......................................................................................................... C-4
Capital Investment Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ C-6
Market Value of Taxable Property ................................................................................................................. C-7
Contingent Liabilities ..................................................................................................................................... C-8
Obligations of State Agencies ........................................................................................................................ C-11


C-1

The full faith and credit and unlimited taxing powers of the State are pledged for the payment of all of the
above bonds.
The outstanding bonds comprising the Category 1 are payable primarily from money appropriated to the Debt
Service Fund from the General Fund, which is supported by income tax, sales tax, and other receipts. The bonds
comprising Category 2 are payable to a substantial degree from money appropriated to the Debt Service Fund from
special accounts in the General Fund to which the receipts from special revenue sources, such as school district capital
and debt service loan repayments, State college charges, fees and rentals, have been pledged. The Category 3, Trunk
Highway Bonds, are payable primarily from the Trunk Highway Fund, which receives 58.9 percent of the net proceeds
of the State fuel, motor vehicle registration taxes, and a portion of the motor vehicle sales tax, pursuant to the State
Constitution and related statutory provisions.

($ in Thousands)
Principal
CategoryType Amount
1 Building 230 $
Transportation 209,735
Refunding Bonds 1,451,965
Various Purpose 3,018,785
Total Category 1 4,680,715 $
2 School Loan 14,215 $
Rural Farm Authority 44,615
Total Category 2 58,830 $
3 Trunk Highway 1,321,065 $
Trunk Highway Refunding 191,320
Total Category 3 1,512,385 $
Total Outstanding as of the Date of the Bonds 6,251,930 $
General Obligation Bonds Outstanding as of the Date of Issue of the Bonds

C-2

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AUTHORIZED, ISSUED AND UNISSUED
as of the Date of Issue of These Bonds
($ in Thousands)

(1)
Amount as shown reflects any amendments by subsequent session laws.
(2)
Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.642, requires the Commissioner to prepare and present to appropriate legislative committees on or
before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, a report on the status of certain bond authorizations which are more than four years old
which have been implemented to a certain degree, and of other bond authorizations or bond proceeds balances that may be cancelled due
to completion or cancellation of the projects to be financed. Bond authorizations and bond proceeds balances reported on by the
Commissioner are cancelled effective the following July 1, unless specifically reauthorized by an act of the Legislature.
(3)
The effective date on these bonds is July 1, 2014. No bonds can be issued until after the effective date.
Purpose of Issue Law Authorizing
Total
Authorization
(1)(2)
Previously Issued
Remaining
Authorization
Building 1990,Ch.610 $270,129.1 $270,126.0 $3.1
Building 1994,Ch.643 523,873.5 523,849.0 $24.5
Building X1997, Ch. 2 37,432.0 37,335.0 $97.0
Building 1999, Ch. 240 439,425.1 438,865.0 $560.1
Various Purpose 2000, Ch. 492 527,622.7 519,075.0 $8,547.7
Various Purpose X2002, Ch. 1 15,273.0 15,055.0 $218.0
Trunk Highway X2003, Ch. 19, Art.3 400,191.5 399,990.0 $201.5
Trunk Highway X2003, Ch. 19, Art.4 106,026.5 105,700.0 $326.5
Various Purpose X2007, Ch. 2 41,740.5 39,820.0 $1,920.5
Trunk Highway 2008, Ch. 152 1,782,745.6 1,142,235.0 $640,510.6
Transportation 2008, Ch. 152 60,035.0 60,000.0 $35.0
Trunk Highway 2009, Ch. 36 40,000.0 25,500.0 $14,500.0
Trunk Highway 2010, Ch. 189 26,445.0 24,900.0 $1,545.0
Trunk Highway 2010, Ch. 388 100,100.0 56,640.0 $43,460.0
Trunk Highway 2012, Ch. 287 16,120.0 12,065.0 $4,055.0
Trunk Highway X2012, Ch. 1 35,040.0 14,995.0 $20,045.0
Trunk Highway 2013, Ch. 117
(3)
300,300.0 0.0 $300,300.0
Totals $10,499,385.2 $8,933,634.0 $1,565,751.2

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TOTAL STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OUTSTANDING BY SERIES
as of the Date of Issue of These Bonds
($ in Thousands)

Bond Issue Various Purpose Trunk Highway
Final
Maturity
Interest Rate Range
Outstanding Various Purpose Trunk Highway Various Purpose Trunk Highway
Series Dated June 1, 2003 (Refunding) 391,680 -
2013 4.00% - 5.00%
10,215 $ - $ - $ - $
Series Dated August 1, 2003 (Refunding) 20,855 -
2012 5.00%
- - - -
Series Dated November 1, 2004 (Refunding) 171,880 -
2024 5.00%
46,890 - 29,080 -
Series Dated October 3, 2005 285,400 111,600
2025 5.00%
159,740 72,540 28,290 66,960
Series Dated October 3, 2005 (Refunding) 160,960 -
2025 5.00%
58,160 - 41,440 -
Series Dated February 1, 2006 (Taxable) 3,000 -
2013 3.50%
3,000 - - -
Series Dated August 1, 2006 289,450 55,550
2026 5.00%
150,240 32,390 28,440 32,390
Series Dated August 1, 2006 (Taxable) 3,500 -
2013 5.00%
3,500 - - -
Series Dated November 1, 2006 327,000 73,000
2026 5.00%
189,125 46,550 48,375 42,900
Series Dated April 25, 2007 264,050 -
2018 5.00%
144,145 - 117,080 -
Series Dated August 14, 2007 656,000 14,000
2027 5.00%
433,500 10,050 433,500 9,340
Series Dated August 14, 2007 (Taxable) 8,000 -
2012
5.00% - 5.25% - -
Series 2008A August 5, 2008 275,000 -
2028
4.625% - 5.00% 167,100 - 167,100 -
Series 2008B August 5, 2008 - 33,500
2028
4.00% - 5.00% - 22,425 - 22,425
Series 2008C August 5, 2008 (Refunding) 155,415 -
2019 5.00%
112,005 - 95,890 -
Series 2009A January 29, 2009 325,000 -
2028
4.00% - 5.00% 236,875 - 236,875 -
Series 2009B January 29, 2009 - 70,000
2028
3.00% - 4.375% - 54,400 - 50,500
Series 2009C January 29, 2009 (Taxable) 5,000
- 2013
3.25% 5,000 - - -
Series 2009D August 26, 2009 192,275
- 2029
4.00% - 5.00% 154,495 - 154,495 -
Series 2009E August 26, 2009 - 80,000
2029
4.00% - 5.00% - 68,000 - 64,000
Series 2009F August 26, 2009 (Refunding) 297,750
- 2021
4.00% - 5.00% 241,400 - 207,975 -
Series 2009G August 26, 2009 (Refunding) - 28,360
2021
2.00% - 5.00% - 24,390 - 21,270
Series 2009H November 5, 2009 443,000
2029
2.00% - 5.00% 305,110 - 305,110 -
Series 2009I November 5, 2009 25,000
2029
2.00% - 5.00% - 20,500 - 19,000
Series 2009J November 5, 2009 (Taxable) 7,000
2014
3.125% 7,000 - 7,000 -
Series 2009K November 5, 2009 (Refunding) 100,395
2022
2.00% - 5.00% 98,535 - 97,890 -
Series 2010A August 19, 2010 635,000
2030
3.00% - 5.00% 540,425 - 540,425 -
Series 2010B August 19, 2010 225,000
2030
4.00% - 5.00% 202,500 - 191,250
Series 2010C August 19, 2010 (Taxable) 5,000
2015
3.00% 5,000 - 5,000 -
Series 2010D September 29, 2010 (Refunding) 687,115
2024
1.75% - 5.00% 547,110 - 488,670 -
Series 2010E September 29, 2010 (Refunding) 220,670
2024
2.00% - 5.00% 186,710 - 170,050
Series 2011A October 12, 2011 445,000
2031
2.00% - 5.00% 417,650 - 390,300 -
Series 2011B October 12, 2011 320,000
2031
3.00% - 5.00% 304,000 - 288,000
Series 2011C October 12, 2011 (Taxable) 4,000
2016
1.35% 4,000 - 4,000 -
Series 2012A August 16, 2012 422,000
2032
2.50% - 5.00% 422,000 - 374,000 -
Series 2012B August 16, 2012 234,000
2032
2.00% - 5.00% - 234,000 - 222,300
2017
2.00% 2,500 - 2,500 -
Series 2013A August 15, 2013 273,350
2033
4.00% - 5.00% - - 273,350
Series 2013B August 15, 2013 200,000
2033
4.00% - 5.00% - - - 200,000
2018
2.50% - - 5,000 -
Series 2013D November 6, 2013 283,820
2033
3.00% - 5.00% - - 283,820 -
Series 2013E November 6, 2013 112,000
2033
2.00% - 5.00% - - - 112,000
Series 2013F November 6, 2013 (Refunding) 373,940
2026
3.125% - 5.00% - - 373,940 -
Totals for Date: 4,464,720 $ 1,278,455 $ 4,739,545 $ 1,512,385 $
Original Principal
Outstanding Principal 06/30/2013 Outstanding Principal as of Date
of Issue

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The following table shows all debt service payments for outstanding general obligation bonds as of the date
of this Official Statement.

* Totals do not include these Bonds

For additional information on State general obligation bonds and other long term liabilities of the State, refer
to the State Financial Statements in APPENDIX E.

Footnote 10 Long-Term Commitments (see pages E-87 through E-88)
Footnote 11 Operating Lease Agreements (see page E-89)
Footnote 12 Long-term Liabilities (see pages E-90 through E-100).
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total Principal Interest Total
2014 - $ 108,762 $ 108,762 $ 4,455 $ 33,222 $ 37,677 $
2015 460,590 214,062 674,652 97,855 65,765 163,620
2016 431,425 192,588 624,013 97,755 61,238 158,993
2017 410,765 171,882 582,647 97,290 56,604 153,894
2018 391,410 152,551 543,961 96,830 51,917 148,747
2019 349,485 134,625 484,110 96,485 47,269 143,754
2020 330,025 118,051 448,076 95,935 42,637 138,572
2021 301,400 102,425 403,825 95,430 38,023 133,453
2022 289,325 87,672 376,997 93,870 33,516 127,386
2023 266,615 73,784 340,399 91,010 29,127 120,137
2024 246,745 61,017 307,762 90,405 24,986 115,391
2025 233,085 49,509 282,594 83,285 21,238 104,523
2026 208,485 39,622 248,107 75,970 17,817 93,787
2027 182,425 31,128 213,553 67,985 14,621 82,606
2028 171,650 23,118 194,768 64,790 11,833 76,623
2029 130,430 16,122 146,552 62,735 9,209 71,944
2030 114,890 11,014 125,904 59,550 6,714 66,264
2031 92,155 6,819 98,974 54,550 4,389 58,939
2032 60,630 3,818 64,448 43,300 2,463 45,763
2033 40,380 1,900 42,280 27,300 1,149 28,449
2034 27,630 571 28,201 15,600 325 15,925
4,739,545 $ 1,601,040 $ 6,340,585 $ 1,512,385 $ 574,062 $ 2,086,447 $
Debt Service Payments on General Obligation Bonds
Bonds Outstanding as of the Date of Issue of these Bonds
($ in Thousands)
General Fund Trunk Highway Fund

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The table shows the net debt service transfer amounts for the following fiscal years.

Net Amount Transferred to Debt Service Fund
for General Obligation Bonds Debt Service
1

($ in thousands)

______________________

1
The Net Transfer amount is net of investment earnings in the Debt Service Fund and the Bond Proceeds
Fund and bond premiums received from new bond issuances which are also appropriated to pay debt service on State
general obligation bonds.

2
The major portion of the All Other Funds category is made up of the debt service funding requirement paid
by the higher education systems of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

3
The debt service transfers for FY 2012 and FY 2013 were lower from prior fiscal years as a result of the
Tobacco Securitization Bonds which were used in part to refund and prepay certain general obligation indebtedness of
the State. See Tobacco Settlement in this official statement. The estimated debt service for FY 2014 is higher
because of increased State general obligation bond issuance and it does not include the benefit of the Tobacco
Securitization Bonds.

In Fiscal
Year General Fund
Trunk Highway
Fund
All Other
Funds
(2)
Transfer
Total
1999 $286,495 $5,149 $15,296 $306,940
2000 255,037 3,744 12,500 $271,281
2001 304,994 6,352 11,963 $323,309
2002 285,553 7,449 11,989 $304,991
2003 295,441 8,823 35,135 $339,399
2004 265,706 16,289 57,676 $339,671
2005 323,453 27,207 43,561 $394,221
2006 352,337 36,347 40,566 $429,250
2007 399,651 53,752 42,696 $496,099
2008 409,276 52,170 41,524 $502,970
2009 452,762 59,542 47,375 $559,679
2010 429,098 70,542 50,783 $550,423
2011 401,265 46,391 41,145 $488,801
2012 190,799
72,601
74,703 $338,103
(3)
2013 222,584
120,305
69,133 $412,022
(3)
2014 (est) 619,935
136,488
53,685 $810,108
(3)

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CAPITAL INVESTMENT GUIDELINES

Minnesota Statutes Section 16A.105 requires the Commissioner of Management and Budget to prepare a debt
capacity forecast to be delivered to the governor and Legislature in February and November of each year.

On December 22, 2009, Minnesota Management and Budget adopted new Capital Investment Guidelines.
These guidelines are intended to:
Be consistent with measures used by the credit rating agencies and foster direct comparisons
with the debt burdens of other states;
Be comprehensive to ensure all kinds of tax-supported debt obligations
(1)
are recognized; and
Continue Minnesotas conservative financial management practices.
The capital investment guidelines are:
1. Total tax-supported principal outstanding shall be 3.25% or less of total State personal
income.
2. Total amount of principal (both issued, and authorized but unissued) for State general
obligations, State moral obligations, equipment capital leases, and real estate capital leases are not to exceed
6% of State personal income.
3. 40% of general obligation debt shall be due within five years and 70% within ten years, if
consistent with the useful life of the financed assets and market conditions.
The capital investment guidelines are intended to be a current fiscal year point in time calculation. Total
state personal income is derived from the IHS Global Insight, Inc. data used to develop the February 2013 revenue
forecast and reflects the State 2013 Fiscal Year.
As of June 30, 2013, the last date of calculation, MMB was generally in compliance with the new Capital
Investment Guidelines. The percentages as of that date were:
Guideline #1: Tax-supported principal outstanding as a percent of state personal income: 2.73%
Guideline #2: Total principal outstanding (issued, and authorized but unissued) as a percent of state personal
income: 4.58%
Guideline #3: Of the States general obligation bonds outstanding on June 30, 2013, 39.4 percent were scheduled
to mature within five years and 70.6 percent were scheduled to mature with ten years.
(2)

1
Tax-supported debt obligations includes all of the States general obligation bonds and the obligations summarized under
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, in the descriptions titled State Continuing Appropriations, Lease Purchase Financing for
Equipment, and Lease Purchase Financing for Real Estate in this Appendix C.
2
Proceeds from the Tobacco Securitization Bonds were used to pay principal of and interest on the States General Obligation
Bonds in the Current Biennium, which affected the calculation of Guideline No. 3. It is the States expectation that it will be in
compliance with Guideline No. 3 as of the date of the next calculation.

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MARKET VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY

The market value, as defined by statute, of taxable real and personal property in the State, based upon the
January 2013 valuation, was estimated by the Commissioner of Revenue to be $546,307,102,000. This value is based
upon certified abstracts of assessment submitted by local assessors and on file with the Commissioner of Revenue.
The values shown on the assessors abstracts are required by law to be based upon the assessors judgment of the
probable price at which the property could be sold in an open market transaction between a willing buyer and seller,
both knowledgeable of the current market, neither being compelled to buy or sell.
MARKET VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY
($ in Thousands)
Year of
Assessment
Real
Property
Personal
Property
Total
Market Value
Percentage
Change
from Prior Year
1999 $ 237,387,125 $ 3,931,269 $ 241,318,394 8.37%
2000 260,679,384 4,003,571 264,682,955 9.68
2001 288,122,488 4,114,925 292,237,413 10.41
2002 320,941,481 4,263,859 325,205,340 11.28
2003 359,163,493 4,524,447 363,687,940 11.83
2004 407,146,983 4,713,782 411,860,765 13.25
2005 459,506,046 4,807,666 464,313,712 12.74
2006 513,771,733 4,965,234 518,736,967 11.72
2007 556,559,833 5,051,289 561,611,123 8.27
2008 576,128,196 5,258,865 581,387,062 3.52
2009 577,697,830 5,510,840 583,208,669 0.31
2010 554,221,643 6,162,283 560,383,926 (3.91)
2011 515,531,688 6,815,342 522,347,003 (6.79)
2012 509,008,895 7,294,854 516,303,749 (1.16)
2013 538,667,874 7,639,228 546,307,102 5.81


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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
State Continuing Appropriations
Below is a description of continuing appropriations from the General Fund. Pursuant to Minnesota law, each
of these continuing appropriations may be reduced or repealed entirely by a majority vote of the Legislature and is
subject to unallotment, in whole or in part, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152.
Minnesota Department of Management and Budget. The 2009 Minnesota Legislature authorized, in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.81, the issuance of State Certificates of Participation (COPs). These COPs were
issued to provide financing for (i) the development, acquisition, installation and implementation of a new statewide
accounting and procurement system; (ii) the acquisition, development and implementation of an integrated tax
software project; and (iii) the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection to the issuance of the COPs. In
December, 2012 MMB prepaid $11,495,000 from reverted proceeds that reduced the COPs outstanding balance. As
of the date of this Official Statement, there are $45,815,000 of the COPs outstanding.
The 2011 Minnesota Legislature authorized, in Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.99, the issuance of State
Appropriation Bonds. MMB issued $656,220,000 aggregate principal amount State General Fund Appropriation
Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2012A and Tax-Exempt Series 2012B (the State Appropriation Refunding Bonds),
all of which are currently outstanding. Net proceeds of the State Appropriation Refunding Bonds were applied to the
prepayment and refunding of TSA Bonds as described herein.
University of Minnesota. The Minnesota Legislature has approved State financial assistance for a 50,000-seat,
on-campus football stadium for the University of Minnesota (the U of M). In 2006, the Legislature appropriated
from the General Fund $10.25 million in each of not more than 25 years, beginning in 2008, to the U of M for the
payment of special purpose revenue bonds issued by the U of M to finance a portion of the stadium. The U of M
issued $137,250,000 in bonds for the stadium in December 2006, $109,300,000 of these bonds are still outstanding.
The bonds mature in August 2029. Transfers from the General Fund to the U of M are conditioned upon satisfaction
of certain requirements by the U of M.
The Minnesota Legislature has approved State financial assistance for up to four Biomedical Science
Research Facilities for the U of M. In 2008, the Legislature appropriated from the General Fund amounts ranging from
$850,000 to $15.55 million in each year beginning in 2010, for up to 25 years after certification of the last facility, to
the U of M for the payment of revenue bonds issued by the U of M to finance the facilities. Transfers from the General
Fund to the U of M are conditioned upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the U of M. The U of M issued
$153,120,000 in bonds for the Biomedical Science Research Facilities in September 2010, of which $111,400,000 is
State secured appropriation bonds. The University of Minnesota also issued $71,820,000 in bonds for the Biomedical
Science Research Facilities in October 2011, of which $52,485,000 is State secured appropriation bonds and an
additional $48,155,000 in bonds in November 2013 of which $35,395,000 is secured appropriation bonds. As of the
date of this Official Statement, $191,835,000 of these State secured bonds are still outstanding.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). The Minnesota Legislature created a program to finance the
construction, acquisition, preservation, and rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for individuals and families
who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and of foreclosure or vacant housing to be used for affordable rental
housing. In 2008, the Legislature appropriated from the General Fund up to $2.4 million per year in each of 20 years,
beginning in 2009, to MHFA for the payment of nonprofit housing bonds issued by MHFA for the program. MHFA
issued $13,270,000 in bonds to finance this program in 2009 and an additional $21,750,000 in 2011. As of the date of
this Official Statement, there are $29,680,000 of the MHFA nonprofit housing bonds outstanding.
In 2012, the Legislature authorized MHFA to issue up to $30,000,000 of housing infrastructure bonds and
appropriated from the General Fund up to $2.2 million per year beginning in Fiscal Year 2014 through Fiscal Year
2036 to MHFA for the payment of the bonds. MHFA has issued $15,460,000 of the $30 million in bonds as
authorized in legislation.
Lease Purchase Financing For Equipment
The Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.85, to
establish a master lease equipment financing program. Pursuant to this authority the Commissioner of Management
and Budget has entered into master lease agreements providing for equipment financing and expects to continue this
practice. As of date of this Official Statement, $25,433,854 of principal is outstanding and unpaid under the master

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lease program. The master leases and the States obligation to make rental payments thereunder are not general or
moral obligation indebtedness of the State; rather the State is obligated to make rental payments thereunder only to the
extent moneys are appropriated from time to time for this purpose.
Various State agencies, with the Commissioner of Management and Budgets assistance, have entered into
individual equipment lease financing agreements from time to time for the purpose of financing the acquisition of
equipment not financeable under the master lease statute. As of the date of this Official Statement, principal in the
amount of $763,225 is outstanding and unpaid under such equipment leases. The nature of the States obligation to
make rental payments under these equipment leases is the same as under the master leases described above.
Lease Purchase Financing For Real Estate
On March 1, 2000, the City of Bemidji and the State entered into a Lease and Purchase Option Agreement.
Under the Lease and Purchase Option Agreement, the City of Bemidji issued $8,275,000 of bonds to finance the
design of and to construct, equip, and furnish a satellite laboratory in the City of Bemidji for use by the Minnesota
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. In September 2008 the city of Bemidji issued refunding bonds for this project. As
of the date of this Official Statement, $4,345,000 of the bonds remain outstanding. Rental payments paid by the State
will be used to pay debt service on the bonds. The savings on the debt service due to the refunding bond issue will
reduce the States annual rent payments. The States obligation to make rent payments is not a general or moral
obligation indebtedness of the State; rather the State is obligated to make rental payments only to the extent moneys
are appropriated from time to time for this purpose. The Legislature has appropriated from the General Fund up to
$700,000 per year in each of 20 years, beginning in 2002.
On November 1, 2002, the Port Authority of Saint Paul and the State entered into two separate Lease and
Option to Purchase Agreements. Under the Lease and Option to Purchase Agreements, the Port Authority has agreed,
under certain conditions, to issue bonds to finance the design of and to construct, equip, and furnish two office
buildings and related parking facilities, and to lease the buildings and related parking facilities to the State. The
buildings are approximately 400,000 square feet and 342,000 square feet in size. The amount of bonds originally sold
to finance both of the facilities was $193,105,000. In August 2008 the amount of $3,210,000 was defeased thereby
reducing the States liability. In May 2013 the balance of the original bond issues were refunded and as of the date of
this Official Statement there are $111,240,000 of Port Authority Refunding Bonds outstanding. The nature of the
States obligation to make rental payments under these Lease and Option to Purchase Agreements is the same as the
Lease and Option to Purchase Agreement with the City of Bemidji described above. The Legislature appropriates an
annual rental payment from the General Fund up to $13.5 million per year in each of 20 years, beginning in 2004.
The 2013 Legislature has authorized the Commissioner of Administration to enter into a long-term lease
purchase agreement for a Legislative Office Facility. The same legislation also authorized the Commissioner of
Management and Budget to issue lease revenue bonds or certificates of participation to fund the lease purchase
agreement. The legislation states the lease-purchase agreement must not be terminated, except for non-appropriation
of money. Planning estimates have the project size as $89.5 million, with occupancy early in FY 2016. The exact
timing of the issue(s) is not currently known, however it is anticipated that the initial funding will occur early in
calendar year 2014.
School District Credit Enhancement Program
Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55 establishes a school district credit enhancement program. The law
authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Management and Budget, under certain circumstances and subject to the
availability of funds, to issue a warrant and authorize the Commissioner of Education to pay debt service due on
school district and intermediate school district certificates of indebtedness issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section
126C.52, certificates of indebtedness and capital notes for equipment, certificates of participation issued under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.40 Subdivision 6, and school district and intermediate school district general
obligation bonds, in the event that the school district or intermediate school district notifies the Commissioner of
Education that it does not have sufficient money in its debt service fund for this purpose, or the paying agent informs
the Commissioner of Education that it has not received from the school district timely payment of moneys to be used
to pay debt service. The legislation appropriates annually from the General Fund to the Commissioner of Education
the amounts needed to pay any warrants which are issued.
The amounts paid on behalf of any school district or intermediate school district are required to be repaid by
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ad valorem tax which may be made with the approval of the Commissioner of Education. Furthermore, the State is
subrogated to the rights of a school district or intermediate school district in federal interest subsidy payments, if any,
relating to the interest paid by the State under this program, unless and until the State has been reimbursed by the
district in full.
Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.52, school districts and intermediate school districts are authorized
to issue tax and State aid anticipation certificates of indebtedness in amounts not exceeding 75 percent of ad valorem
taxes in the process of collection and 75 percent of State aids in the process of collection. As the date of this Official
Statement, there are approximately $570 million of certificates of indebtedness enrolled in the program all of which
will mature within a fourteen month period. The State expects that school districts and intermediate school districts
will issue certificates of indebtedness next year and will enroll these certificates in the program in about the same
amount of principal as this year.
School districts and intermediate school districts may issue certificates of indebtedness or capital notes to
purchase certain equipment. The certificates or notes may be issued by resolution of the board, must be payable in not
more than ten years, and are payable from school district and intermediate school district taxes levied within statutory
limits.
Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.40, Subdivision 6, certain school districts, with the approval of the
Commissioner of Education, may issue certificates of participation in installment contracts for the purchase of real or
personal property or in lease purchase agreements for the lease with option to purchase of real or personal property.
Such certificates of participation, contracts and agreements are not general obligations of such school districts, but are
payable from taxes levied annually in amounts necessary to pay the amounts due thereunder.
School districts and intermediate school districts are authorized to issue general obligation bonds only when
authorized by school district and intermediate school districts electors or special law, and only after levying a direct,
irrevocable ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the school district or intermediate school district for the years and
in amounts sufficient to produce sums not less than 105 percent of the principal of and interest on the bonds when due.
As the date of this Official Statement, the total amount of principal on certificates of indebtedness and capital notes
issued for equipment, certificates of participation and bonds, plus the interest on these obligations, through the year
2036, is approximately $12.8 billion. However, more certificates of indebtedness, capital notes, certificates of
participation and bonds are expected to be enrolled in the program and these amounts are expected to increase.
Based upon the amount of certificates of indebtedness and capital notes for equipment, certificates of
participation and bonds now enrolled in the program, during the Current Biennium the total amount of principal and
interest outstanding as of the date of this Official Statement is $1.7 billion, with the maximum amount of principal and
interest payable in any one month being $675 million.
The State has not had to make any debt service payments on behalf of school districts or intermediate school
districts under the program and does not expect to make any payments in the future. If such payments are made the
State expects to recover all or substantially all of the amounts so paid pursuant to contractual agreements with the
school districts and intermediate school districts.
Minnesota Laws 2005, Chapter 152, Article 1, Section 39, as amended by Minnesota Laws 2006, Chapter
259, Article 12, Section 15, provides that the Commissioner of Iron Range Resources shall issue revenue bonds
payable from certain taconite production tax revenues in a total principal amount of $15,000,000, plus costs of
issuance relating thereto, for the purpose of making grants to school districts located in the taconite relief area or
taconite assistance area, as statutorily defined, to be used by such school districts for health, safety, and maintenance
improvements. Bonds issued under this program are debt obligations subject to the school district credit enhancement
program, provided that advances made by the State are not subject to the provisions of the school district credit
enhancement program requiring the levy of an ad valorem tax by affected school districts in order to repay the State.
The Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources issued $15,145,000 of the bonds in July, 2006 and as of the date of
this Official Statement $10,260,000 of the bonds are outstanding. Laws 2013, Chapter 143 authorized the issuance of
an additional $38,000,000 in revenue bonds for the same purpose as previously authorized. The IRRRB issued
$37,830,000 of these bonds in October 2013 for this program.
City and County Credit Enhancement Program
Minnesota Statutes, Section 446A.086 (formerly Section 373.45), establishes a city and county bond credit
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circumstances and subject to the availability of funds, to issue a warrant and authorizes the Minnesota Public Facilities
Authority (MPFA) to pay debt service coming due on: (a) county general obligation bonds, bonds to which the
general obligation of a county has been pledged, and certain lease obligations, to provide funds for the construction of
(i) jails, (ii) correctional facilities, (iii) law enforcement facilities, (iv) social services and human services facilities; (v)
solid waste facilities; or (vi) qualified housing development projects; or (b) city or county general obligation bonds to
provide funds for the construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of (i) wastewater facilities, (ii) drinking water
facilities, (iii) stormwater facilities, or (iv) any publicly owned building or infrastructure improvement that has
received partial funding from grants awarded by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development
related to redevelopment, contaminated site cleanup, bioscience, small cities development programs, and rural
business infrastructure programs, for which bonds are issued by the MPFA under Minnesota Statutes, Section
446A.087. See Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) in this APPENDIX C for more information on MPFA
bonds that may be credit enhanced under this program
To be eligible for the program, a city or county must have entered into an agreement with the MPFA, which
requires notifications to the MPFA by the city or county or paying agent when funds are not sufficient to timely pay all
or a portion of debt service on obligations issued under the program. The MPFA must notify the Commissioner of
Management and Budget of potential defaults, and the Commissioner of Management and Budget then must issue a
warrant and authorize the MPFA to pay to the bondholders or paying agent the amount necessary to pay in full debt
service on credit-enhanced bonds when due. The law appropriates annually from the General Fund to the MPFA the
amounts needed to pay any warrants issued by the Commissioner of Management and Budget for this purpose. The
amount of debt outstanding under this program may not exceed $1,000,000,000.
The amounts paid on behalf of any city or county are required to be repaid to the State with interest, either
through a reduction of subsequent State-aid payments or by the levy of an ad valorem tax, which may be made with
the approval of the MPFA, or will be made mandatory by the MPFA if the State is not repaid in full by November 30
of the following calendar year. Furthermore, the State is subrogated to the rights of a city or county in federal interest
subsidy payments, if any, relating to the interest paid by the State under this program, unless and until the State has
been reimbursed by the city or county in full.
As of the date of this Official Statement, the total amount of principal on bonds plus interest on the bonds
enrolled in the program, through the year 2040, is approximately $632 million. More bonds are expected to be
enrolled in the program and these amounts are expected to increase.
Based upon the bonds enrolled in the program, during the Current Fiscal Year the total amount of principal
and interest outstanding as of the date of this Official Statement, is $55 million with the maximum amount of principal
and interest payable in any one month being $24 million. On August 1, 2013, the State made a $603,000 debt service
payment under the program on behalf of the City of Williams with respect to the $600,000 City of Williams,
Minnesota General Obligation Grant Anticipation Notes, Series 2010. The City of Williams is contractually obligated
to repay the State, with interest, for the $603,000 debt service payment. The State does not expect to make any other
debt service payments on behalf of cities or counties under the program in the future. If such payments are made, the
State expects to recover all or substantially all of the amounts so paid pursuant to contractual agreements with the
cities or counties.

OBLIGATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES

The University of Minnesota, established as a separate entity by the Minnesota Constitution, and various
State agencies or instrumentalities established by the Legislature, are authorized by law to issue various forms of
obligations. These obligations may be supported by the full faith and credit of the University or the other issuer, or by
various revenue pledges, or both. However, such obligations are not debts of the State and the State is not required to
provide moneys for their payment. A description of the various issuers of such obligations and the obligations issued
by them and outstanding as of the date of this Official Statement is set forth below.

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). The MHFA was established in 1971, and is governed by
Chapter 462A of the Minnesota Statutes. Its enabling legislation authorizes the MHFA to issue bonds and notes for
any of its authorized purposes but the aggregate principal amount outstanding at any time (excluding the principal
amount of any refunded bonds or notes) is limited to $5.0 billion. The proceeds of MHFA bonds and notes may be
used to fund an assortment of programs designed to provide housing for low and moderate income residents of the

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State of Minnesota, which includes the making and purchase of loans for the acquisition, construction and
rehabilitation of single and multi-family housing.

The MHFAs notes and bonds may be general or limited obligations of the MHFA but are not a debt or
liability of the State. Under Chapter 462A, the MHFA must annually determine and certify to the Governor, and the
Governor must include in the State budget submitted to the Legislature, the amount, if any, needed to restore the debt
service reserve fund for each issue of bonds so secured to its debt service reserve requirement and any anticipated
deficiency in the debt service reserve fund in the following fiscal year. In the opinion of bond counsel and general
counsel to the MHFA, the Legislature is legally authorized, but is not legally obligated, to appropriate the amount
included in the Governors proposed budget for the debt service reserve funds. The MHFA has never needed to certify
a deficiency to the Governor.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Debt Outstanding as of December 1, 2013

Number
of Series
Final
Maturity
Original Principal
Amount
(in thousands)
Outstanding
Principal
Amount
(in thousands)
Rental Housing .......................... 13 2048 $ 133,000 $ 69,395
Residential Housing Finance ..... 59 2048 2,096,385 1,210,775
Multifamily Housing 1 2051 15,000 14,790
73 $2,244,385 $1,294,960
The MHFA has also issued and there were outstanding as of December 1, 2013: one series of its conduit
multifamily revenue bonds outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $29,285,504, and 16 series of its
Homeownership Finance and related bonds outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $694,351,017, and 3
series of its Home Ownership Mortgage-backed Exempt Securities in the aggregate principal amount of $32,494,799.
These bonds are general obligations of the MHFA and subject to the MHFAs $5 billion debt limit, but are not secured
by a debt service reserve fund subject to replenishment from Legislative appropriation as described above.
University of Minnesota. Regents of the University of Minnesota (the University) was established by
Territorial Laws 1851, Chapter 3, adopted by the legislative assembly of the Territory of Minnesota. Pursuant to
authorization by Congress on February 26, 1857, the voters of the State approved and adopted a State constitution on
October 13, 1857. The State was admitted to the union by act of Congress passed on May 11, 1858.
The State Constitution confirmed and fixed the existence of the University as a separate institution of the
State, having all rights, immunities, franchises and endowments previously granted or confirmed, and all lands and
donations thereafter given to it. The University is governed by a board of twelve regents who are elected by the
Legislature, and is dependent upon appropriations by the Legislature to pay much of its instructional costs. The regents
are a body corporate with the right to sue and be sued and to make contracts.
Pursuant to this authority the University has sold and issued bonds, in addition to the special purpose revenue
bonds previously mentioned, to finance the construction of buildings and structures, remodeling projects, and
purchases of land and buildings needed by the University. The amount of such bonds outstanding as of the date of this
Official Statement is $891,121,000. The bonds are payable solely from and secured by revenues to be derived from
specified facilities and the General Funds of the University, and by the full faith and credit of the University. See
Contingent Liabilities - State Continuing Appropriation for additional information concerning other debt issued by
the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE). The MOHE was established and is organized and existing
under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 136A.01 to 136A.236 and 136A.61 to 136A.88 (the MOHE Act). The 2005
Legislature named MOHE as successor for all of the bonds of the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office and the
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. The law authorizes the MOHE to issue revenue bonds and notes to
finance loans for students attending eligible post-secondary educational institutions. The amount of such bonds
outstanding at any one time, not including refunded bonds or otherwise defeased or discharged bonds, may not exceed
$850,000,000. As amended in 2009 and 2011, Section 136A.1787 of the MOHE Act provides that MOHE must
annually determine and certify to the Governor, and the Governor shall include in the State budget submitted to the

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Legislature, the amount, if any, needed to restore the debt service reserve fund for each issue of bonds so secured to its
debt service reserve requirement and any anticipated deficiency in the debt service reserve fund in the following fiscal
year. If MOHE determines that there is an anticipated deficiency in the debt service reserve fund in the current fiscal
year, the Governor shall include and submit the amounts certified in a Governors supplemental budget if the regular
budget for that year has previously been enacted. The Legislature is not legally obligated to appropriate the amount
included in the Governors proposed budget for the debt service reserve funds. As of the date of this Official
Statement, MOHE has $551,360,000 of bonds outstanding payable from the Student Educational Loan Fund, of which
$551,360,000 are secured by a debt service reserve fund subject to replenishment from Legislative appropriation as
described above. MOHE has never certified a deficiency to the Governor. Bonds issued by MOHE are limited
obligations of MOHE and are not a debt or liability of the State, but are payable solely from loan repayments, external
forms of credit enhancement, loan and investment earnings, other money of the MOHE (including debt service reserve
fund amounts), and, if necessary, from proceeds of additional MOHE obligations.
Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). MnSCU was established
and is governed by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 136F, which authorizes MnSCU to establish its Revenue Fund and to
issue its revenue bonds as secured by the Revenue Fund to finance the construction and improvement of dormitory,
residence hall, student union, food service and other revenue producing buildings and related facilities used for the
primary benefit of students of the state universities and colleges within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
System. As of the date of this Official Statement, MnSCU has $284,835,000 tax exempt bonds and $22,865,000
taxable bonds outstanding that are payable solely from and secured by an irrevocable pledge of revenues to be derived
from the operation of the buildings financed from the Revenue Fund and from fees imposed upon students, student
facilities or other sources all of which are received in the Revenue Fund. In addition to bonds, the Revenue Fund
issues guaranties of debt (other than revenue bonds) incurred to finance Revenue Fund facilities. Two guarantees have
been issued to date with outstanding balances of $3,119,710 and the other for $9,415,000. The guarantees are on a
parity to right of payment with the revenue bonds.
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (MHEFA). The MHEFA was established by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 136A.25 to 136A.42, passed in 1971. The law, as amended, authorizes MHEFA to issue revenue
bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and remodeling of college buildings and structures to be
used solely for or to facilitate nonsectarian educational purposes, and to refinance facilities of this type. The amount of
such bonds outstanding at any time may not exceed $1,300,000,000. As of the date of this Official Statement, the
MHEFA has $909,676,030 principal amount of bonds outstanding, primarily for the benefit of private colleges in the
State. The bonds are not the general obligation or indebtedness of MHEFA or the State and the loan repayment
obligation and security for each issue is the responsibility of the institution for which the project is financed.
Minnesota State Armory Building Commission (MSABC). The MSABC was established and is governed
by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 193, which authorizes the MSABC to issue its bonds to finance the acquisition,
construction, and equipment of National Guard armory buildings. The total principal amount of such bonds
outstanding at anytime may not exceed $15,000,000. As of the date of this Official Statement, the MSABC has
$4,770,000 principal amount of bonds outstanding. The MSABC is required to lease each armory to the State for use
by National Guard Forces, upon lease rentals specified by statute. The bonds are payable from ad valorem taxes levied
by the county or municipality where the armory is located, State appropriations to pay lease rentals, and rentals or use
charges derived from persons or groups other than the State using the armory where such use will not interfere with
the States use.
Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA). In 1986 the Legislature created the Minnesota Rural Finance
Authority and authorized it to issue revenue bonds to finance RFA programs, and to establish a program of
restructuring farm real estate loans. The 1987 Legislature broadened the RFAs authority by establishing a beginning
farmer loan program. The 1988 Legislature further broadened the RFAs authority to include a seller sponsored loan
program of purchasing participations in seller sponsored loans to beginning and re-entry farmers. The 1992 Legislature
authorized the RFA to establish an expanded agricultural loan program. The 1994 Legislature authorized the RFA to
establish a livestock expansion loan program. As of the date of this Official Statement, the RFA has no revenue bonds
outstanding for these programs.
The Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to issue up to $239.1 million in State general
obligation bonds to finance certain programs of the RFA and has issued $212.6 million of these bonds including this
issue, for this purpose.

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The 1991 Legislature also authorized the RFA to establish an aggie bond beginning farmer program and an
agricultural business enterprise loan program, and authorized the RFA to issue revenue bonds for these programs. As
of the date of this Official Statement, the RFA has $34,910,000 of revenue bonds for these programs.
Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA). The MPFA was established in 1987 and is governed by
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 446A which authorizes it to make loans to local government units. As of the date of this
Official Statement, the MPFA has $330,470,000 Clean Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds outstanding,
$111,200,000 Drinking Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds outstanding, $590,055,000 State Revolving Fund
Revenue bonds outstanding and $13,160,000 Transportation Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds outstanding, for a
total outstanding principal amount of $1,044,885,000. The MPFAs bonds are not a debt or liability of the State. The
principal amount of MPFA bonds issued and outstanding at anytime may not exceed $1,500,000,000, excluding bonds
issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section 446A.087.
Tobacco Securitization Authority (TSA). TSA, is a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality
of, having a legal existence independent and separate from the state of Minnesota and established under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 16A.98. TSA issued $756,955,000 aggregate principal amount Tobacco Securitization Authority
Minnesota Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2011A and Tax-Exempt Series 2011B (the TSA
Bonds). Net proceeds of the Tobacco Securitization Bonds were applied to the prepayment and refunding of certain
State general obligation indebtedness and certificates of participation. The TSA Bonds were refunded in their entirety
from the proceeds of the sale of State General Fund Appropriation Refunding Bonds Series 2012A and Series 2012B
dated November 21, 2012.
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board (MAEDB). The MAEDB was established by
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 41A, to provide for agricultural and economic development in the State, and is authorized
to issue revenue bonds for these purposes. The revenue bonds issued by the MAEDB are not general obligations of
the State. As of the date of this Official Statement, MAEDB has called all pooled revenue bonds outstanding,
therefore there are no bonds outstanding that are paid for from revenues received from all of the borrowers under all of
the pooled bonds and are additionally secured by a pledge of funds maintained in a reserve account created by the
MAEDB for such pooled bonds. In addition, the MAEDB has $398,373,539 of revenue bonds outstanding that were
issued for the benefit of various entities and which are paid for solely from revenues received from the borrower under
each specific bond issue.
Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB). The 1999 Minnesota Legislature authorized,
in Minnesota Statutes, Section 356.89, the issuance of up to $38 million of State revenue bonds to finance the
acquisition, design, construction and equipping of a building and related facilities to be jointly occupied by the
Minnesota State Retirement System, the Teachers Retirement Association and the Public Employees Retirement
Association. The Commissioner of Management and Budget sold $29,000,000 of the revenue bonds in June 2000.
The balance of the original bond issue, $22,900,000, was refunded in a current refunding bond issue in August 2012
and as of the date of this Official Statement; there are $20,225,000 of Minnesota State Retirement System bonds
outstanding.
The 2005 Minnesota Legislature authorized, in Minnesota Statutes, Section 403.275, the issuance of up to
$62.5 million of State revenue bonds. These revenue bonds are to finance Phase 3 of a statewide radio system that
enables emergency response organizations to utilize a single, integrated, and highly structured digital radio system.
The 2007 Legislature authorized an additional $186 million of revenue bonds to complete the statewide radio system.
The debt service on the revenue bonds is paid solely from the revenues derived from a fee assessed to each customer
of a wireless or wire-line service provider connected to the public switched telephone network that furnishes service
capable of originating a 911 emergency telephone call. The Commissioner of Management and Budget sold
$35,000,000 of the revenue bonds in November 2006, an additional $42,205,000 of revenue bonds in November 2008,
an additional $60,510,000 of revenue bonds in October 2009 and an additional $60,360,000 in revenue bonds in
September 2011. As of the date of this Official Statement, there are $138,280,000 of the 911 Revenue Bonds
outstanding.


APPENDIX D
SELECTED ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION


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APPENDIX D

SELECTED ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

RESIDENT POPULATION
(Thousands of Persons)

Year U.S. Minnesota
Minnesota
Share of U.S.
% Change
U.S.
% Change
Minnesota

Census (April 1)
2000 281,425 4,920 1.75 % - -
2010 308,746 5,304 1.72 - -

Intercensal Population Estimates (July 1)
2000 282,162 4,934 1.75 % 1.1 % 1.2 %
2001 284,969 4,983 1.75 1.0 1.0
2002 287,625 5,019 1.74 0.9 0.7
2003 290,108 5,054 1.74 0.9 0.7
2004 292,805 5,088 1.74 0.9 0.7
2005 295,517 5,120 1.73 0.9 0.6
2006 298,380 5,164 1.73 1.0 0.9
2007 301,231 5,207 1.73 1.0 0.8
2008 304,094 5,247 1.73 1.0 0.8
2009 306,772 5,281 1.72 0.9 0.7
2010 309,326 5,311 1.72 0.8 0.6
2011 311,588 5,347 1.72 0.7 0.6
2012 313,914 5,379 1.71 0.7 0.6

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov/popest.
Data extracted by MMB staff in June 2013.


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NON-FARM EMPLOYMENT-MIX OF MINNESOTA AND UNITED STATES FOR 2012
(Thousands of Jobs)

Industry Minnesota
% of
Total
U.S.
% of
Total
Total Private 2,315.7 84.9 111,822 83.6
Goods-Producing 407.1 14.9 18,410 13.8
Mining and Logging 7.0 0.3 851 0.6
Construction 94.7 3.5 5,641 4.2
Manufacturing Durables 194.2 7.1 7,462 5.6
Manufacturing Non-Durables 111.2 4.1 4,456 3.3
Private Service Providing 1,908.6 70.0 93,411 69.8
Wholesale Trade 128.9 4.7 5,673 4.2
Retail Trade 282.7 10.4 14,875 11.1
Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities 91.7 3.4 4,969 3.7
Information 53.7 2.0 2,678 2.0
Financial Activities 177.1 6.5 7,786 5.8
Professional and Business Services 336.3 12.3 17,930 13.4
Education and Health Services 478.0 17.5 20,319 15.2
Leisure and Hospitality 244.3 9.0 13,746 10.3
Other Services 116.1 4.3 5,437 4.1
Government 411.8 15.1 21,917 16.4
Total (Non-Farm) 2,727.5 100.0 133,739 100.0

Note: Columns may not add due to rounding.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://data.bls.gov/ces.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, www.deed.state.mn.us/lmi.
Data extracted by MMB staff June 2013.


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EMPLOYMENT-MIX IN DURABLE GOODS INDUSTRIES OF
UNITED STATES AND MINNESOTA FOR 2012
(Thousands of Jobs)
Industry Minnesota % of Total U.S. % of Total
Wood Products 10.5 5.4 338 4.5
Fabricated Metal Products 41.2 21.2 1,411 18.9
Machinery 31.9 16.4 1,098 14.7
Computers and Electronic Products 45.7 23.5 1,094 14.7
Transportation Equipment 10.3 5.3 1,456 19.5
Medical Equipment and Supplies 15.7 8.1 311 4.2
Other Durables 38.8 20.0 1,754 23.5
Total Durable Goods Manufacturing 194.2 100.0 7,462 100.0


EMPLOYMENT-MIX IN NON-DURABLE GOODS INDUSTRIES OF
UNITED STATES AND MINNESOTA FOR 2012
(Thousands of Jobs)

Industry Minnesota
% of
Total U.S.
% of
Total
Food Manufacturing 44.4 39.9 1,469 33.0
Paper Mfg., & Printing and Related 33.8 30.4 841 18.9
Other Non-Durables 33.0 29.6 2,146 48.2
Total Non-Durable Goods 111.2 100.0 4,456 100.0


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NON-FARM EMPLOYMENT-MIX OF UNITED STATES
AND MINNESOTA: 1990, 2000 AND 2010
(Thousands of Jobs)

Category
Minnesota United States
1990 2000 2010
%Change
1990 2000 2010
% Change
90-00 00-10 90-00 00-10

Total Private 1,788.0 2,277.3 2,224.7 27.4 (2.3) 91,072 111,091 107,427 22.0 (3.3)

Goods-Producing 427.8 523.5 386.3 22.4 (26.2) 23,723 24,649 17,751 3.9 (28.0)
Mining and Logging 8.4 8.1 6.0 (3.6) (26.3) 765 599 705 (21.7) 17.7
Construction 77.9 118.8 87.6 52.5 (26.3) 5,263 6,787 5,518 29.0 (18.7)
Manufacturing
Durables
217.2 255.4 183.4 17.6 (28.2) 10,737 10,877 7,064 1.3 (35.1)
Manufacturing
Non-Durables
124.2 141.1 109.3 13.6 (22.5) 6,958 6,386 4,464 (8.2) (30.1)

Private Service
Providing
1,360.2 1,753.7 1,838.45 28.9 4.8 67,349 86,442 89,676 28.2 3.7
Wholesale Trade 106.6 129.0 123.2 21.0 (4.5) 5,268 5,933 5,452 12.6 (8.1)
Retail Trade 255.8 307.1 277.1 20.1 (9.8) 13,182 15,280 14,440 15.9 (5.5)
Transportation,
Warehousing,
Utilities
85.8 103.3 89.7 20.4 (13.1) 4,216 5,012 4,744 18.9 (5.3)
Information 54.3 69.2 54.1 27.4 (21.8) 2,688 3,630 2,707 35.0 (25.4)
Financial Activities 129.3 164.8 172.5 27.5 4.7 6,614 7,783 7,695 17.7 (1.1)
Professional and
Business Services
214.5 319.2 314.0 48.8 (1.6) 10,848 16,666 16,728 53.6 0.4
Education and
Health Services
241.8 324.5 458.4 34.2 41.3 10,984 15,109 19,531 37.6 29.3
Leisure and
Hospitality
180.5 221.6 235.2 22.8 6.1 9,288 11,862 13,049 27.7 10.0
Other Services 91.3 114.6 114.1 25.5 (0.5) 4,261 5,168 5,331 21.3 3.2
Government 347.9 407.6 416.5 17.2 2.2 18,415 20,790 22,490 12.9 8.2
Total (Non-Farm) 2,135.9 2,684.9 2,641.2 25.7 (1.6) 109,487 131,881 129,917 20.45 (1.5)


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MINNESOTA AND UNITED STATES PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME

Year Minnesota U.S.
Minnesota
as % of U.S.

1995 $24,144 $23,262 103.8 %
1996 $25,871 $24,442 105.89
1997 $27,095 $25,654 105.6
1998 $29,273 $27,258 107.4
1999 $30,562 $28,333 107.9
2000 $32,599 $30,319 107.5
2001 $33,321 $31,524 105.7
2002 $33,876 $31,798 106.5
2003 $35,218 $32,676 107.8
2004 $36,878 $34,300 107.5
2005 $37,742 $35,888 105.2
2006 $39,582 $38,127 103.8
2007 $41,588 $39,804 104.5
2008 $43,068 $40,873 105.4
2009 $41,202 $39,357 104.7
2010 $42,616 $40,163 106.1
2011 $45.135 $42.298 106.7
2012p $46.925 $43.735 107.3

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, www.bea.gov/regional/spi.
U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov/popest.
Note: Per capita personal income is total personal income divided by total midyear population estimates of the Census Bureau.
Note: Current dollars (not adjusted for inflation).

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PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH AND RESIDENT POPULATION IN TWELVE STATE NORTH CENTRAL REGION
1990-2000 and 2000-2010

State
1990
Personal
Income
(Millions)
2000
Personal
Income
(Millions)
1990-2000
Annual
Compound
Rate of
Increase
(%)
Regional
Growth
Rank
1990-
2000
2010
Personal
Income
(Millions)
2000-2010
Annual
Compound
Rate of
Increase
(%)
Regional
Growth
Rank
2000-
2010
2000
Census
Population
(Thousands)
2000
Per
Capita
Personal
Income
($)
2000
Regional
Rank
2010
Census
Population
(Thousands)
2010
Per
Capita
Personal
Income
($)
2010
Regional
Rank
Illinois $238,635 $405,919 5.5 8 $540,223 2.9 10 12,419 $32,685 2 12,831 $42,104 3
Indiana $97,005 $167,276 5.6 6 $223,158 2.9 9 6,080 $27,510 9 6,484 $34,418 12
Iowa $48,250 $79,920 5.2 10 $119,080 4.1 4 2,926 $27,311 10 3,046 $39,089 6
Kansas $44,750 $76,684 5.5 7 $110,885 3.8 5 2,688 $28,524 7 2,853 $38,864 7
Michigan $174,296 $292,606 5.3 9 $346,818 1.7 12 9,938 $29,442 3 9,884 $35,090 11
Minnesota $86,524 $160,833 6.4 1 $226,320 3.5 7 4,919 $32,693 1 5,304 $42,670 2
Missouri $90,177 $156,359 5.7 4 $219,484 3.4 8 5,595 $27,945 8 5,989 $36,648 9
Nebraska $28,388 $48,998 5.6 5 $73,069 4.1 3 1,711 $28,633 6 1,826 $40,008 5
North Dakota $10,117 $16,430 5.0 11 $29,154 5.9 1 642 $25,584 12 673 $43,345 1
Ohio $202,486 $326,075 4.9 12 $418,535 2.5 11 11,353 $28,721 5 11,537 $36,279 10
South Dakota $11,206 $19,970 5.9 2 $33,136 5.2 2 755 $26,456 11 814 $40,698 4
Wisconsin $88,213 $156,603 5.9 3 $220,502 3.5 6 5,364 $29,197 4 5,687 $38,773 8

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, www.bea.gov/regional/spi.
U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov/popest.
Data extracted by MMB staff December 2013.
Note: Per capita personal income is total personal income divided by Census population.

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PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH IN TWELVE STATE NORTH CENTRAL REGION: 2011-2012
Growth
Rank State
2011
Personal
Income
(Millions)
2012
Personal
Income
(Millions)
Percent
Growth
1 North Dakota $32,332 $38,390 18.7
2 Minnesota $236,815 $249,198 5.2
3 Ohio $241,352 $252,413 4.6
4 Indiana $567,197 $590,094 4.0
5 Michigan $232,094 $241,201 3.9
6 Missouri $80,420 $83,521 3.9
7 Kansas $130,131 $135,063 3.8
8 Iowa $446,136 $462,424 3.7
9 Wisconsin $365,753 $378,443 3.5
10 Illinois $228,270 $235,661 3.2
11 Nebraska $120,783 $124,137 2.8
12 South Dakota $36,932 $37,819 2.4
Region $2,718,214 $2,828,363 4.1

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, www.bea.gov/regional/spi
Data extracted by MMB staff December 2013.
Note: Columns may not add due to rounding


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NON-FARM EMPLOYMENT IN TWELVE STATE NORTH CENTRAL REGION
(Thousands of Jobs)

State
1990
Employment
(Thousands
of Jobs)
2000
Employment
(Thousands
of Jobs)
1990
2000
Percent
Increase
Regional
Growth
Rank
1990-
2000
2010
Employment
(Thousands
of Jobs)
2000 -
2010Percent
Increase
Regional
Growth
Rank
2000-
2010
Illinois 5,288 6,045 14.3% 12 5,613 (7.1) 10
Indiana 2,522 3,000 19.0 8 2,796 (6.8) 9
Iowa 1,226 1,479 20.6 7 1,469 (0.6) 4
Kansas 1,092 1,346 23.3 6 1,329 (1.3) 5
Michigan 3,946 4,676 18.5 9 3,863 (17.4) 12
Minnesota 2,136 2,685 25.7 2 2,641 (1.6) 6
Missouri 2,345 2,749 17.2 10 2,650 (3.6) 7
Nebraska 731 911 24.6 3 940 3.3 3
North Dakota 266 328 23.3 5 376 14.8 1
Ohio 4,882 5,625 15.2 11 5,029 (10.6) 11
South Dakota 289 378 31.0 1 403 6.7 2
Wisconsin 2,292 2,834 23.7 4 2,729 (3.7) 8
Region 27,014 32,054 18.7 29,839 (6.9)


NON-FARM EMPLOYMENT GROWTH IN TWELVE STATE NORTH CENTRAL REGION:
2010-2012

State
2010
Employment
(Thousands
of Jobs)
2011
Employment
(Thousands
of Jobs)
2010-2011
Percent
Increase
Regional
Growth
Rank
2010-2011
2012
Employment
(Thousands
of Jobs)
2011-2012
Percent
Increase
Regional
Growth
Rank
2011-2012
Illinois 5,613 5,677 1.1 7 5,744 1.2 10
Indiana 2,796 2,841 1.6 4 2,902 2.1 2
Iowa 1,469 1,486 1.1 6 1,508 1.5 6
Kansas 1,329 1,340 0.8 10 1,358 1.4 9
Michigan 3,863 3,952 2.3 2 4,024 1.8 3
Minnesota 2,641 2,689 1.8 3 2,728 1.5 7
Missouri 2,650 2,656 0.2 12 2,669 0.5 12
Nebraska 940 947 0.7 11 960 1.4 8
North Dakota 376 397 5.5 1 430 8.3 1
Ohio 5,029 5,093 1.3 5 5,171 1.5 5
South Dakota 403 408 1.1 9 414 1.6 4
Wisconsin 2,729 2,759 1.1 8 2,785 0.9 11
Region 29,839 30,243 1.4 30,694 1.5


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MINNESOTA & UNITED STATES UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
(Percent)
Annual Average
Year Minnesota U.S.
2000 3.1% 4.0%
2001 3.9 4.7
2002 4.5 5.8
2003 4.9 6.0
2004 4.6 5.5
2005 4.2 5.1
2006 4.1 4.6
2007 4.6 4.6
2008 5.4 5.8
2009 8.0 9.3
2010 7.4 9.6
2011 6.5 9.0
2012 5.7 8.1

Monthly Figures
(Seasonally Adjusted)
Month Minnesota U.S.
2012
January 5.7% 8.3%
February 5.7 8.3
March 5.7 8.2
April 5.6 8.1
May 5.7 8.2
June 5.7 8.2
July 5.8 8.3
August 5.7 8.1
September 5.6 7.8
October 5.6 7.9
November 5.5 7.8
December 5.4 7.8
2013
January 5.5 7.9
February 5.5 7.7
March 5.4 7.6
April 5.3 7.5
May 5.3 7.6
June 5.2 7.6
July 5.2 7.4
August 5.1 7.3
September 5.0 7.2
October 4.8 7.3
November 4.6 7.0

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://data.bls.gov
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, www.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/tools/laus.
Data extracted by MMB staff January 2014.

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MINNESOTA BASED COMPANIES INCLUDED IN THE FORTUNE 500

Rank Revenues Assets Profits Industry
2012 2011 Company $000 $000 $000 Category Rank
17 22 UnitedHealth Group 101,618,000 $ 80,885,000 $ 5,526,000 $ Health Care: Insurance & Managed Care 1
36 38 Target 73,301,000 $ 48,163,000 $ 2,999,000 $ General Merchandisers 2
61 53 Best Buy 45,087,000 $ 16,787,000 $ (441,000) $ Specialty Retailers: Other 4
69 78 Cenex Harvest States (CHS) 40,599,300 $ 13,423,200 $ 1,260,600 $ Wholesalers: Food & Grocery 2
86 75 Supervalu 36,100,000 $ 12,053,000 $ (1,040,000) $ Food & Drug Stores 5
101 102 Minnesota Mining & Mfg. (3M) 29,904,000 $ 33,876,000 $ 4,444,000 $ Miscellaneous 1
132 132 U.S. Bancorp 22,202,000 $ 353,855,000 $ 5,647,000 $ Commercial Banks 9
169 181 General Mills 16,657,900 $ 21,096,800 $ 1,567,300 $ Food Consumer Products 4
172 164 Medtronic 16,507,000 $ 33,083,000 $ 3,617,000 $ Medical Products & Equipment 1
194 210 Land O'Lakes 14,116,200 $ 6,356,700 $ 240,400 $ Food Consumer Products 6
229 365 Ecolab 11,838,700 $ 17,572,300 $ 703,600 $ Chemicals 5
237 259 C.H. Robinson Worldwide 11,359,100 $ 2,804,200 $ 593,800 $ Transportation & Logistics 1
246 268 Mosaic 11,107,800 $ 16,690,400 $ 1,930,200 $ Chemicals 8
263 248 Ameriprise Financial 10,259,000 $ 134,729,000 $ 1,029,000 $ Diversified Financials 6
266 246 Xcel Energy 10,128,200 $ 31,140,700 $ 905,200 $ Utilities: Gas & Electric 14
319 327 Hormel Foods 8,230,700 $ 4,564,000 $ 500,100 $ Food Consumer Products 11
325 332 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 8,018,400 $ 71,584,600 $ 487,600 $ Insurance: Life, Health (Mutual) 6
457 437 St. Jude Medical 5,503,000 $ 9,271,000 $ 752,000 $ Medical Products & Equipment 6
500 498 Nash Finch 4,820,800 $ 1,003,600 $ (93,900) $ Wholesalers: Food & Grocery 6
Source: Fortune Magazine, dated May 6, 2013.

APPENDIX E
STATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2013


APPENDIX E
SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
Table of Contents

BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Auditors Report .......................................................................................................................... E-1
Managements Discussion and Analysis........................................................................................................... E-4
Government-wide Financial Analysis ............................................................................................................... E-9
Statement of Net Position ................................................................................................................................. E-21
Statement of Activities ..................................................................................................................................... E-23
Government Funds
Balance Sheet ............................................................................................................................................ E-25
Reconciliation of the Government Funds Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position ....................... E-26
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances...................................................... E-27
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of Statement of
Activities.................................................................................................................................................... E-28
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual
Budgetary Basis ......................................................................................................................................... E-29
Proprietary Funds
Statement of Net Position .......................................................................................................................... E-30
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position ............................................................... E-31
Statement of Cash Flows ........................................................................................................................... E-32
Fiduciary Funds
Statement of Changes in Net Position ....................................................................................................... E-35
Component Units Funds
Statement of Activities .............................................................................................................................. E-37
Notes to the Financial Statements ..................................................................................................................... E-39
Required Supplementary Information ............................................................................................................... E-126


OFFICE OF THE LEGI5LATIVE AUDITOR
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Independent Auditor`s Report

Members oI the Minnesota State Legislature

The Honorable Mark Dayton, Governor

Mr. James Schowalter, Commissioner, Minnesota Management and Budget

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying Iinancial statements oI the governmental activities, the
business-type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major Iund,
and the aggregate remaining Iund inIormation oI the State oI Minnesota as oI and Ior the year
ended June 30, 2013, which collectively comprise the state`s basic Iinancial statements as listed
in the Table oI Contents.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The State oI Minnesota`s management is responsible Ior the preparation and Iair presentation oI
these Iinancial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States oI America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance oI internal
control relevant to the preparation and Iair presentation oI Iinancial statements that are Iree Irom
material misstatement, whether due to Iraud or error.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express opinions on these Iinancial statements based on our audit. We did
not audit the Iinancial statements oI the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, which is a
major proprietary Iund and represents 67 percent, 62 percent, and 25 percent, respectively, oI the
total assets, net position, and operating revenues oI the primary government`s business-type
activities. We also did not audit the Iinancial statements oI the Housing Finance Agency,
Metropolitan Council, University oI Minnesota, OIIice oI Higher Education, Public Facilities
Authority, and Workers` Compensation Assigned Risk Plan, which cumulatively represent
99 percent, 99 percent, and 99 percent, respectively, oI the total assets, net position, and
operating revenues oI the total discretely presented component units. Those Iinancial statements
were audited by other auditors whose reports thereon have been Iurnished to us, and our opinion,
insoIar as it relates to the amounts included Ior the aIorementioned major proprietary Iund,
business-type activities, and discretely presented component units, is based solely on the reports
oI other auditors. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States oI America and the standards applicable to Iinancial audits
contained in Government Auaiting Stanaaras, issued by the Comptroller General oI the United
States. Those standards require that we plan and perIorm the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the Iinancial statements are Iree oI material misstatement.

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An audit involves perIorming procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the Iinancial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor`s
judgment, including the assessment oI the risks oI material misstatement oI the Iinancial
statements, whether due to Iraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers
internal control relevant to the State oI Minnesota`s preparation and Iair presentation oI the
Iinancial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances,
but not Ior the purpose oI expressing an opinion on the eIIectiveness oI the State oI Minnesota`s
internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness oI accounting policies used and the reasonableness oI signiIicant accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation oI the Iinancial
statements.

The Iinancial statements oI the National Sports Center Foundation and the Workers`
Compensation Assigned Risk Plan, which are discretely presented nonmajor component units,
were not audited in accordance with Government Auaiting Stanaaras.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained and the reports oI other auditors is
suIIicient and appropriate to provide a basis Ior our audit opinions.

Opinion

In our opinion, based upon our audit and the reports oI other auditors, the Iinancial statements
reIerred to above present Iairly, in all material respects, the respective Iinancial position oI the
governmental activities, the business-type activities, the aggregate discretely presented
component units, each major Iund, and the aggregate remaining Iund inIormation oI the State oI
Minnesota as oI June 30, 2013, and the respective changes in Iinancial position and, where
applicable, cash Ilows thereoI and the respective budgetary comparison Ior the General Fund Ior
the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States oI America.

Emphasis of Matter

As discussed in Note 20 to the Iinancial statements, the Iiscal year 2012 Iinancial statements
have been restated to correct misstatements. Our opinion is not modiIied with respect to these
matters.

Other Matters

Requirea Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States oI America require that the
Management`s Discussion and Analysis and the other required supplementary inIormation, as
listed in the Table oI Contents, be presented to supplement the basic Iinancial statements. Such
inIormation, although not a part oI the State oI Minnesota`s basic Iinancial statements, is
required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential
part oI Iinancial reporting Ior placing the basic Iinancial statements in an appropriate operational,
economic, or historical context. We and the other auditors have applied certain limited
procedures to the required supplementary inIormation in accordance with auditing standards
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generally accepted in the United States oI America, which consisted oI inquiries oI management
about the methods oI preparing the inIormation and comparing the inIormation Ior consistency
with management`s responses to our inquiries, the basic Iinancial statements, and other
knowledge we obtained during our audit oI the basic Iinancial statements. We do not express an
opinion or provide any assurance on the inIormation because the limited procedures do not
provide us with suIIicient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.

James R. Nobles Cecile M. Ferkul, CPA, CISA
Legislative Auditor Deputy Legislative Auditor

December 18, 2013
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2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Managements Discussion and Analysis
Introduction
The following discussion and analysis of the state of Minnesota (state) financial performance provides an
overview of the states financial activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and identifies changes
in the financial position of the state that occurred during the fiscal year. This section should be read in
conjunction with the preceding transmittal letter and the states financial statements and notes to the
financial statements, which follow.
Overview of the Financial Statements
The focus of Minnesotas financial reporting is on the state as a whole, and on the individual funds that
are considered to be major. This reporting focus presents a more comprehensive view of Minnesotas
financial activities and financial position, and makes the comparison of Minnesotas government to other
governments easier.
The financial section of this annual report has four parts:
Managements Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Basic Financial Statements
Required Supplementary Information
Combining and Individual Fund Statements Nonmajor Funds
The report also includes statistical and economic information, which generally provides a ten-year history
of various indicators.
The basic financial statements include government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements,
and notes to the financial statements that provide more detailed information to the users of the financial
statements.
Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements provide an overall view of the states operations in a manner
similar to a private-sector business. Government-wide financial statements consist of the statement of net
position and the statement of activities that are prepared using the economic resources measurement
focus and the accrual basis of accounting. All current year revenues and expenses are included in the
statements regardless of whether the related cash has been received or paid. Revenues and expenses
are reported in the statement of activities for some items that will not result in cash flows until future fiscal
periods (e.g., uncollected taxes, accounts receivable, and earned but unused vacation leave). This
reporting method produces a view of financial activities and position similar to that presented by most
private-sector companies. The statements provide both short-term and long-term information about the
states financial position, which assists readers in assessing the states economic condition at the end of
the fiscal year.
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The government-wide financial statements are located immediately following this discussion and analysis.
The statement of net position presents all of the states financial resources along with capital assets and
long-term obligations. The statement includes all assets and liabilities of the state. Net position is the
difference between assets and liabilities and is one method to measure the states financial condition.
An increase or decrease in the states net position from one year to the next indicates whether the
financial position of the state is improving or deteriorating.
Other indicators of the states financial condition include the condition of its infrastructure and
economic events and trends that affect future revenues and expenses.
The statement of activities presents the changes in net position and reports on the gross and net cost of
various activities carried out by the state (governmental, business-type, and component units). These
costs are paid by general taxes and other revenues generated by the state. This statement summarizes
the cost of providing specific services by the government, and includes all current year revenues and
expenses.
The statement of net position and the statement of activities segregate the activities of the state into three
types:
Governmental Activities
The governmental activities of the state include most basic services such as environmental resources,
general government, transportation, education, health and human services, and public safety. Most of the
costs of these activities are financed by taxes, fees, and federal grants.
Business-type Activities
The business-type activities of the state normally are intended to recover all, or a significant portion of,
their costs through user fees and charges to external users of goods and services. The operations of the
Unemployment Insurance Fund, the State Colleges and Universities, and the Lottery are examples of
business-type activities.
Component Units
Component units may be blended or discretely presented. Blended component units, although legally
separate entities, are, in substance, part of the states operations. Discretely presented component units
are shown separately from the primary government. Component units are legally separate organizations
for which the state is financially accountable, or the nature and significance of the units relationship with
the state is such that exclusion of the unit would cause the states financial statements to be misleading.
Financial accountability is defined as the appointment of a voting majority of the component unit
governing body, and either a) the ability of the state to impose its will, or b) the potential for the
organization to provide financial benefits to, or impose financial burdens on, the primary government.
The state has one blended component unit, the Tobacco Securitization Authority, that is shown as a
nonmajor special revenue fund.
The states ten other component units are reported as discretely presented component units and reported
in two categories: major and nonmajor. This categorization is based on the relative size of an individual
component units assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses in relation to the total of all component units
and the primary government.
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The states three discretely presented major component units are:
Housing Finance Agency
Metropolitan Council
University of Minnesota
The states seven discretely presented nonmajor component units are combined into a single column for
reporting in the fund financial statements. These nonmajor component units are:
Agricultural and Economic Development Board
National Sports Center Foundation
Office of Higher Education
Public Facilities Authority
Rural Finance Authority
Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
State Fund and Component Unit Financial Statements
A fund is a grouping of related self-balancing accounts used to maintain control over resources that have
been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The state of Minnesota, like other state and local
governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal
requirements.
The fund financial statements focus on individual parts of the state, reporting the states operations in
more detail than in the government-wide statements. Fund financial statements focus on the most
significant funds within the state.
The states funds are divided into three categories:
Governmental Funds
Governmental funds record most of the basic services provided by the state and account for essentially
the same functions as reported in the governmental activities in the government-wide financial
statements. Unlike the government-wide financial statements, the fund financial statements focus on how
money flows in and out of the funds during a fiscal year and spendable resources available at the end of
the fiscal year.
Governmental funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which recognizes
revenues when they are available and measurable. Expenditures are generally recognized in the
accounting period when the fund liability is incurred, if measurable. This approach is known as the flow of
current financial resources measurement focus. These statements provide a detailed short-term view of
the states finances that assist in determining whether there are more or less resources available and
whether these financial resources will be adequate to meet the current needs of the state. Governmental
funds include the General, special revenue, capital project, Debt Service, and Permanent funds.
The focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial statements. It is
useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for
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governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By comparing this financial
information, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the states short-term financing
decisions.
The basic financial statements include a reconciliation of governmental funds to governmental activities.
These reconciliations follow the governmental funds balance sheet and the governmental funds
statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances.
The state maintains 23 individual state governmental funds, plus the blended component unit discussed
above. Information is presented separately in the governmental funds balance sheet and in the
governmental funds statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the General
and Federal funds, which are reported as major funds. Information from the remaining funds is combined
into a single, aggregated column. Individual fund data for each of these nonmajor governmental funds is
provided in the form of combining statements included in this report.
The state adopts a biennial budget with annual appropriations for the majority of the activity reported in
the General Fund. A budgetary comparison statement has been provided for the General Fund activity
with appropriations included in the biennial budget to demonstrate compliance with this budget.
Proprietary Funds
When the state charges customers for the services it provides, whether to outside customers or to other
agencies within the state, these services are generally reported in proprietary funds. Proprietary funds
(enterprise and internal service) utilize accrual accounting which is the same method used by private-
sector businesses. Proprietary fund financial statements provide the same type of information as the
government-wide financial statements, only in more detail.
Enterprise funds, a type of proprietary fund, are used to report activities that provide goods and services
to outside (non-government) customers, including the general public. Internal service funds are an
accounting device used to accumulate and allocate costs internally for goods and services provided by
one program of the state to another. Because the activities reported by internal service funds
predominantly benefit governmental functions rather than business-type functions, the internal service
funds have been included within governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements.
The state maintains 16 individual proprietary funds. The State Colleges and Universities and
Unemployment Insurance funds, both of which are considered major funds, are presented separately in
the proprietary funds statement of net position and in the proprietary funds statement of revenues,
expenses, and changes in net position. Information from the eight nonmajor enterprise funds and the six
internal service funds are combined into two separate aggregated columns. Individual fund data for each
of these nonmajor proprietary funds is provided in the form of combining statements presented in this
report.
Fiduciary Funds
Fiduciary funds are used to report activities when the state acts as a trustee or fiduciary to hold resources
for the benefit of parties outside the state. The accrual basis of accounting is used for fiduciary funds and
is similar to the accounting used for proprietary funds. The government-wide statements exclude fiduciary
fund activities and balances because these assets are restricted in purpose and cannot be used by the
state to finance its operations. The state must assure that the assets reported in fiduciary funds are used
for their intended purposes.
The state maintains 21 individual fiduciary funds. The states fiduciary funds are the pension trust funds,
the investment trust funds (which account for the transactions, assets, liabilities, and fund equity of the
external investment pools), and the Agency Fund (which accounts for the assets held for distribution by
the state as an agent for other governmental units, other organizations, or individuals). Individual fund
detail is included in the combining financial statements included in this report.
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Component Units
Component units are legally separate organizations for which the state is financially accountable. The
government-wide financial statements present information for the discretely presented component units in
a single column on the statement of net position. Also, some information on the statement of changes in
net position is aggregated for component units. The discretely presented component units statements of
net position and statements of changes in net position provide detail for each major discretely presented
component unit and aggregate the detail for nonmajor discretely presented component units. Individual
nonmajor discretely presented component unit detail can be found in the combining financial statements
included in this report. The states blended component unit is included in a combined single, aggregated
column for nonmajor governmental funds. Individual fund data for this blended component unit is provided
in the form of combining statements for nonmajor governmental funds included in this report.
Notes to the Financial Statements
The notes provide additional narrative and financial information that is essential to a full understanding of
the data provided in the government-wide financial statements and the fund financial statements. The
notes to the financial statements are located immediately following component unit financial statements.
The basic financial statements are followed by a section of required supplementary information that
further explains and supports the information in the financial statements. This section includes
maintenance data regarding certain portions of the states infrastructure, actuarial measures of pension
and other postemployment benefits funding progress, and public employees insurance program
development information.
Other Supplementary Information
Other supplementary information includes combining financial statements for nonmajor governmental,
proprietary, and fiduciary funds and nonmajor discretely presented component units. These funds are
added together by fund type and presented in single columns in the basic financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Government-wide
The assets of the state exceeded liabilities at June 30, 2013, by $15.6 billion (presented as net
position). Of this amount, a deficit of $2.0 billion was reported as unrestricted net position. For
discussion on the variances from prior year, see the Government-wide Financial Analysis section.
The states total net position increased by $2.4 billion (17.7 percent) during fiscal year 2013. Net
position of governmental activities increased by $1.6 billion (15.5 percent), while net position of the
business-type activities showed an increase of $708 million (26.8 percent). For discussion on the
variances from prior year, see the Government-wide Financial Analysis section.
Fund Level
At the end of the current fiscal year, governmental funds reported a combined ending fund balance of
$5.7 billion, an increase of $1.5 billion compared to the prior year. Included in the ending fund
balance is a General Fund unassigned balance of $210 million. For discussion on the variances from
prior year, see the State Funds Financial Analysis section.
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Long-Term Debt
The states total long-term liabilities increased by $338 million (3.7 percent) during the current fiscal
year. The increase is primarily a result of the state issuing general obligation bonds for trunk highway
projects and other various state purposes. In addition, the state issued state General Fund
appropriation refunding bonds to refund the tobacco settlement revenue bonds issued by the
Tobacco Securitization Authority (blended component unit) in the prior year.
Government-wide Financial Analysis
As noted earlier, net position serves as a useful indicator of a governments financial position over time.
The states combined net position (governmental and business-type activities) totaled $15.6 billion at the
end of fiscal year 2013, compared to $13.3 billion at the end of the previous year.
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Current Assets
(1)
12,114,119 $ 11,302,014 $ 2,380,675 $ 1,735,427 $ 14,494,794 $ 13,037,441 $
Noncurrent Assets:
Capital Assets
(1)
13,379,535 12,908,015 2,121,568 2,015,065 15,501,103 14,923,080
Other Assets 796,531 853,032 142,144 123,406 938,675 976,438
Total Assets 26,290,185 $ 25,063,061 $ 4,644,387 $ 3,873,898 $ 30,934,572 $ 28,936,959 $
Current Liabilities 6,080,079 $ 6,709,396 $ 395,035 $ 368,881 $ 6,475,114 $ 7,078,277 $
Noncurrent Liabilities 7,911,758 7,702,030 901,420 865,048 8,813,178 8,567,078
Total Liabilities 13,991,837 $ 14,411,426 $ 1,296,455 $ 1,233,929 $ 15,288,292 $ 15,645,355 $
Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital
Assets
(1)
10,250,660 $ 9,889,953 $ 1,456,939 $ 1,394,303 $ 11,707,599 $ 11,284,256 $
Restricted 4,050,489 3,546,397 1,899,250 1,252,075 5,949,739 4,798,472
Unrestricted
(1)
(2,002,801) (2,784,715) (8,257) (6,409) (2,011,058) (2,791,124)
Total Net Position 12,298,348 $ 10,651,635 $ 3,347,932 $ 2,639,969 $ 15,646,280 $ 13,291,604 $
(1)
2012 has been restated to be consistent with 2013 presentation.
Net Position
June 30, 2013 and 2012
(In Thousands)
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total Primary Government
The largest portion, $11.7 billion of $15.6 billion, of the states net position reflects investment in capital
assets such as land, buildings, equipment, and infrastructure (pavement, bridges, and other immovable
assets), less any related outstanding debt used to acquire those assets. The state uses these capital
assets to provide services to citizens. Capital assets are not considered to be convertible to cash and
cannot be used to fund the daily activities of the state or pay for the debt related to capital assets.
Therefore, the resources needed to repay this debt related to capital assets must be provided from other
sources.
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Approximately $5.9 billion of the states net position represent resources subject to external restrictions,
constitutional provisions, or enabling legislation, which restricts how these assets may be used.
Additional information on the states net position restrictions is located in Note 16 Equity in the notes to
the financial statements.
The remaining net position balance represents a deficit in unrestricted net position of $2.0 billion. This
deficit does not mean that the state lacks resources to pay its bills in the near future. This deficit reflects
primarily two significant factors. First, the state, similar to other states, issues general obligation bonds
and distributes the proceeds to component units and local units of government. These proceeds are used
to finance the purchase or construction of capital assets. These entities record the capital assets in their
statements of net position; however, the state is responsible for the repayment of the debt. This practice
allows the state to promote improved financial management by reducing bond issuance costs and
obtaining more favorable financing arrangements. Second, the state reports the majority of the noncapital
portion of net position for most of its governmental activities special revenue, debt service, and
permanent funds as restricted.
The states combined net position for governmental and business-type activities increased $2.4 billion
(17.7 percent) over the course of this fiscal year. This resulted from a $1.6 billion (15.5 percent) increase
in net position of governmental activities, and a $708 million (26.8 percent) increase in net position of
business-type activities.
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2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Revenues:
Program Revenues:
Charges for Services
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1,507,737 $ 1,317,943 $ 3,154,583 $ 3,088,037 $ 4,662,320 $ 4,405,980 $
Operating Grants and
Contributions 9,153,096 8,410,311 710,153 1,113,581 9,863,249 9,523,892
Capital Grants 167,097 135,113 - - 167,097 135,113
General Revenues:
Individual Income Taxes 9,209,954 8,409,530 - - 9,209,954 8,409,530
Corporate Income Taxes 1,242,912 953,428 - - 1,242,912 953,428
Sales Taxes 5,004,330 4,849,514 - - 5,004,330 4,849,514
Property Taxes 831,316 809,044 - - 831,316 809,044
Motor Vehicle Taxes 1,241,242 1,150,343 - - 1,241,242 1,150,343
Fuel Taxes 860,837 849,955 - - 860,837 849,955
Other Taxes 2,436,828 2,253,625 - - 2,436,828 2,253,625
Tobacco Settlement 171,338 166,154 - - 171,338 166,154
Investment/Interest Income 23,129 12,873 17,545 6,567 40,674 19,440
Other Revenues
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128,115 135,707 2,215 12,134 130,330 147,841
Total Revenues 31,977,931 $ 29,453,540 $ 3,884,496 $ 4,220,319 $ 35,862,427 $ 33,673,859 $
Expenses:
Agricultural, Environmental and
Energy Resources 954,721 $ 916,001 $ - $ - $ 954,721 $ 916,001 $
Economic and Workforce
Development 571,265 543,680 - - 571,265 543,680
General Education 8,207,311 7,890,863 - - 8,207,311 7,890,863
General Government
(1)
971,198 885,328 - - 971,198 885,328
Health and Human Services
(1)
13,146,913 12,488,172 - - 13,146,913 12,488,172
Higher Education
(1)
849,510 795,389 - - 849,510 795,389
Intergovernmental Aid 1,269,078 1,358,521 - - 1,269,078 1,358,521
Public Safety and Corrections 970,095 952,585 - - 970,095 952,585
Transportation
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2,683,545 2,280,481 - - 2,683,545 2,280,481
Interest 218,218 506,909 - - 218,218 506,909
State Colleges and Universities - - 1,891,779 1,816,268 1,891,779 1,816,268
Unemployment Insurance - - 1,060,431 1,490,943 1,060,431 1,490,943
Lottery - - 425,541 396,590 425,541 396,590
Other
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- - 288,146 270,276 288,146 270,276
Total Expenses 29,841,854 $ 28,617,929 $ 3,665,897 $ 3,974,077 $ 33,507,751 $ 32,592,006 $
Excess (Deficiency) Before
Transfers 2,136,077 $ 835,611 $ 218,599 $ 246,242 $ 2,354,676 $ 1,081,853 $
Transfers (489,364) (480,195) 489,364 480,195 - -
Change in Net Position 1,646,713 $ 355,416 $ 707,963 $ 726,437 $ 2,354,676 $ 1,081,853 $
Net Position, Beginning
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10,651,635 $ 10,296,219 $ 2,639,969 $ 1,913,532 $ 13,291,604 $ 12,209,751 $
Net Position, Ending 12,298,348 $ 10,651,635 $ 3,347,932 $ 2,639,969 $ 15,646,280 $ 13,291,604 $
(1)
Changes in Net Position
Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(In Thousands)
Approximately 58 percent of the states total revenue (governmental and business-type activities) came
from taxes, while 28 percent resulted from grants and contributions, including federal aid. Charges for
various goods and services provided 13 percent of the total revenues. The remaining 1 percent came
from other general revenues.
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The states expenses cover a range of services. The largest expenses were for general education, and
health and human services.
Governmental activities increased the states net position by $1.6 billion compared to an increase of $355
million in the prior year.
There was a net increase in revenues compared to the prior year. The increase in revenue was primarily
attributable to the increase in income and sales taxes as a result of the strengthening economy.
Operating grants and contributions increased due to revenue from the federal government for their
participation primarily in medical assistance programs. Charges for services increased across most state
agencies with the largest increases due to one-time caps placed on HMO profits, which required
remittance back to the state in health and human services expenses as well as increased
intergovernmental grants from the state of Wisconsin on transportation projects in transportation
expenses.
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There was an increase in functional expenses compared to the prior year. The increase in health and
human services was attributable to an increase in several medical assistance programs, which was offset
by the receipt of federal revenue. The largest factor for the increase was due to a significant increase in
enrollment in managed care along with increased rates to providers for eligible individuals. The increase
in general education was primarily due to a 1 percent per pupil formula increase as well as a slight
increase in the number of pupils. Transportation expenses increased due to increased construction
projects for trunk highways and bridges as well as increased aid to counties.
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Net position for the states proprietary funds increased by $708 million during the current year. This
resulted primarily from a $91 million increase in net position in the State Colleges and Universities Fund
and a $625 million increase in net position in the Unemployment Insurance Fund. The increase in net
position in the State Colleges and Universities Fund is slightly lower than the increase in net position in
the prior year. Tuition and fee revenue increased due to a tuition rate increase that was partially offset by
a slight reduction in enrollment. Operating expenses increased primarily due to bargaining unit
negotiated salary increases that included retroactive pay. As a result of the continued strengthening
economy, the Unemployment Insurance Fund had significant reductions in benefits paid during the
current year as applicants transitioned to other programs or found employment. In addition, insurance
premiums increased due to a higher tax base. These increases in net position were partially offset by
decreases in grants and subsidies as the state no longer qualified for certain federal programs as the
unemployment rate decreased.
State Funds Financial Analysis
As noted earlier, the state uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-
related legal requirements.
Governmental Funds
The focus of the states governmental funds is to provide information on near-term cash inflows and
outflows during the fiscal year and balances of spendable resources as of fiscal year end. Such
information is useful in assessing the states financial condition. The unassigned fund balance serves as
a useful measure of the states net resources available for future spending at the end of the fiscal year.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the states governmental funds reported combined ending fund
balances of $5.7 billion, an increase of $1.5 billion over the prior year.
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The General Fund is the chief operating fund of the state. At the end of the current fiscal year, the
unassigned fund balance of the General Fund was $210 million, an increase in the unassigned fund
balance of $1.1 billion during the current year.
Because the General Fund is the chief operating fund of the state, some of the same variances impacting
Governmental Activities impacted the General Fund. As previously noted, the increase in revenue was
primarily attributable to the increase in income and sales taxes as a result of the strengthening economy.
This revenue increase was partially offset by an increase in general education expenditures primarily due
to a 1 percent per pupil formula increase as well as a slight increase in the number of pupils.
Proprietary Funds
The statements for proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the government-wide
financial statements, but in more detail.
The states proprietary funds net position increased by $708 million during the current year. This primarily
resulted from a $91 million increase in net position of the State Colleges and Universities Fund and an
increase of $625 million in net position of the Unemployment Insurance Fund. For further discussion, see
the Government-wide Financial Analysis Business-type Activities section.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Several significant economic forecast and budget actions occurred prior to and during fiscal year 2013.
These are material to understanding changes in General Fund balances that occurred in fiscal year 2013.
Both the Minnesota State Constitution (Article XI, section 6) and Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.152,
require that the budget be balanced for the biennium. The following highlights material actions taken by
the Minnesota legislature and the governor affecting fiscal year 2013.
Actions Establishing the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
The budget for state fiscal year 2013 was initially adopted in July 2011 in a special session that ended a
21-day partial state government shutdown. Prior to the 2012 legislative session, two successive budget
forecasts directed $1.2 billion of additional forecast budgetary balances to fully restore the states
reserves and begin to repay the K-12 school aid payment shifts.
Supplemental budget changes enacted in the 2012 session were limited, including: reversing selective
human services reductions made in 2011, new initiatives related to veterans, public safety and job
growth, and a bonding bill totaling $550 million. Total net changes to revenues and expenditures totaled
$61 million for the biennium. The 2012 session also authorized construction of a new Vikings football
stadium with a projected $975 million cost. The state will issue debt on behalf of the City of Minneapolis to
finance this construction up to $498 million. The state share of the project was $348 million, expected to
be funded by new tax revenues on expanded charitable gambling, electronic pull tabs, and bingo.
After the 2012 legislative session, the enacted budget for fiscal year 2013 included $17.256 billion in
General Fund resources, $17.286 billion in General Fund spending, $1.007 billion in cash and budget
reserves, $34 million in a stadium reserve account, and a forecast $26.5 million budgetary balance.
Budget and Forecast Actions Impacting Fiscal Year 2013
A one-day special legislative session in August 2012 addressed the costs of damages caused by a
torrential rain fall in June 2012. The natural disaster resulted in major infrastructure damage to roads and
bridges in several counties. The legislature appropriated $74.5 million from the General Fund and offset it
by $2.6 million in General Fund transfers, reductions, and cancellations. To pay for the net cost, the
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legislature used the forecast budgetary balance of $26.5 million and reduced the budget reserve by $45.4
million, which left a zero projected balance for fiscal year 2013.
The November 2012 forecast improved the budget outlook for the 2012-13 biennium by $1.330 billion.
Contributing to that change, forecast revenues were increased $1.076 billion, primarily from an $810
million increase in the income, corporate and sales tax forecasts. Spending was reduced $262 million,
primarily due to savings in health and human services spending resulting from lower average cost of care
in MA Families with Children, a downward trend in nursing facility caseloads, and lower than anticipated
caseload growth in the MA Long-term Waiver programs. But, from the forecast balance, $1.324 billion
was automatically allocated by state law to buying back outstanding K-12 school aid payment shifts,
thereby increasing education aid spending in fiscal year 2013. A residual of $6 million was added to the
budget reserve due to a rounding of the K-12 school aid payment percentages. After the buyback, $1.1
billion in K-12 school aid payment shifts remained and the budgetary balance for fiscal year 2013 was
forecast to be zero.
In the February 2013 forecast, General Fund revenues increased slightly ($217 million) and spending was
reduced by $63 million. Those changes, coupled with a $15 million reduction in the projected stadium
reserve, improved the budget outlook for fiscal year 2013 by $295 million. Similar to actions taken in
November, the balance was used to further reduce the outstanding K-12 school aid payment shifts. This
increased education aid spending in fiscal year 2013 by $282 million. A residual of $4 million was added
to the budget reserve and $9 million was used to restore reserves. After the K-12 school aid payment
shift buyback, approximately $800 million in K-12 school aid payment shifts remained outstanding and the
forecast balance for fiscal year 2013 was zero. The February forecast for fiscal year 2013 reflected
$18.075 billion in General Fund revenue, $18.862 billion in General Fund spending, $1.006 billion in cash
and budget reserves, $1 million in the stadium reserve, and a zero budgetary balance.
Actual revenues for fiscal year 2013 were $18.657 billion, $582 million higher than forecast, including
$364 million in income taxes and $116 million in sales taxes. Spending for fiscal year 2013 was $18.740
billion, $122 million below previous estimates; however, $69 million of unspent appropriations in fiscal
year 2013 were authorized to carryforward into fiscal year 2014. Human services spending was $62
million (1.2 percent) lower than previously forecast. The entire ending balance of $636 million carried
forward into fiscal year 2014 and was used to repay a portion of the estimated $874 million remaining
obligation from the K-12 school aid payment and property tax recognition shifts. Final numbers for fiscal
year 2013 reflected $18.657 billion in General Fund revenue, $18.740 billion in General Fund spending,
$1.006 billion in cash and budget reserves.
Since the budget was initially adopted, total General Fund resources for fiscal year 2013 increased by
$2.097 billion. Of that total change, $697 million (33 percent) was a gain in revenues and net spending
during the close period of fiscal year 2012 and nearly 60 percent, $1.196 billion, was the result of higher
tax revenues in fiscal year 2013. Total spending in fiscal year 2013 increased $1.454 billion since the
budget was initially adopted. Lower spending in health and human services ($201 million), property tax
aids and credits ($48 million), and debt service ($40 million) were offset by increased K-12 school aid
spending associated with school aid payment shift buybacks. In total, K-12 school aid spending was
$1.589 billion higher than originally enacted. With the successive shift buybacks, K-12 school aid
payment percentages were modified from 64.3 percent in the current year and a 35.7 percent settle-up
payment in the following year to a 86.5 percent, 13.5 percent payment basis for fiscal year 2013.
Budget and GAAP Based Financial Outlook
Minnesota budgets and manages its financial affairs on a budgetary basis, which primarily uses a cash
basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when received and expenditures are recorded when the
payments are made, with the exception that, at year-end, encumbered amounts are included in the
expenditures of the year appropriated for budgetary reporting. GAAP requires that the modified accrual
basis of accounting be used to prepare governmental fund statements. The modified accrual basis of
accounting recognizes revenues when they become both measureable and available to finance
operations of the fiscal year or liquidate liabilities existing at fiscal year-end. Expenditures are recognized
when a liability occurs.
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On a budgetary basis, the states General Fund ended fiscal year 2013 with a balance of $651 million. On
a GAAP basis, the General Fund reported a balance of $1.285 billion for fiscal year 2013, a difference of
$634 million from the budgetary General Fund balance. The difference between the General Fund
budgetary and GAAP fund balance results from two primary reasons. First, on a GAAP basis, the
accruals of revenue and expenditures are required to be reported under the modified accrual basis of
accounting. Second, several funds are included in the GAAP fund balance which are not included in the
budgetary fund balance. These additional funds reported a fund balance of $1.0 billion. The difference
between the GAAP basis and budgetary basis General Fund fund balance, excluding these additional
funds not reported in the budgetary fund balance, was $411 million. Additional information on the
differences between the budgetary basis and the GAAP basis for the General Fund is included in Note 18
Budgetary Basis vs. GAAP of the notes to the financial statements.
In the November 2013 forecast, changes in the General Fund revenue and expenditure forecast for the
2014-15 biennium increased the forecasted balance from $47 million to $1.086 billion. Forecast revenues
increased $787 million (2.0 percent), while forecasted spending was $247 million (0.6 percent) lower. A
net reduction in General Fund reserves added an additional $5 million to the bottom line. As in recent
forecasts, the law requires the forecast balance to be used to repay K-12 school aid payment shifts. The
first $246 million of the balance was used to complete repayment of the K-12 school property tax
recognition shift. Additionally, $15 million was transferred to the State Airports Fund (special revenue),
restoring money originally borrowed in 2008. The forecast completed repayment of accounting shifts from
prior budget solutions and reduced the forecast balance to $825 million for the 2014-15 biennium.
Capital Asset and Debt Administration
Capital Assets
The states investment in capital assets for governmental and business-type activities as of June 30,
2013, was $18.6 billion, less accumulated depreciation of $3.1 billion, resulting in a net book value of
$15.5 billion. This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings, construction and development in
progress, infrastructure, easements, art and historical treasures, internally generated computer software,
and equipment. Infrastructure assets are long-lived capital assets, such as pavement, bridges, tunnels,
drainage systems, lighting systems, and similar items that are normally stationary in nature.
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2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Capital Assets not Depreciated:
Land 2,168,036 $ 2,114,604 $ 89,618 $ 88,420 $ 2,257,654 $ 2,203,024 $
Buildings, Structures, Improvements 38,870 30,768 - - 38,870 30,768
Construction in Progress 255,595 265,193 181,115 192,153 436,710 457,346
Development in Progress 69,146 29,947 - - 69,146 29,947
Infrastructure
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8,480,170 8,184,515 - - 8,480,170 8,184,515
Easements 334,733 324,203 - - 334,733 324,203
Art and Historical Treasures 4,599 3,731 - - 4,599 3,731
Total Capital Assets not Depreciated 11,351,149 $ 10,952,961 $ 270,733 $ 280,573 $ 11,621,882 $ 11,233,534 $
Capital Assets Depreciated:
Buildings, Structures, Improvements
(1)
2,627,335 $ 2,551,589 $ 3,044,383 $ 2,845,802 $ 5,671,718 $ 5,397,391 $
Infrastructure 199,099 167,869 - - 199,099 167,869
Internally Generated Computer Software 74,108 67,010 14,819 15,695 88,927 82,705
Easements 4,211 4,090 - - 4,211 4,090
Library Collections - - 45,038 46,124 45,038 46,124
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures 641,212 619,178 348,246 333,557 989,458 952,735
Total Capital Assets Depreciated 3,545,965 $ 3,409,736 $ 3,452,486 $ 3,241,178 $ 6,998,451 $ 6,650,914 $
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
(1)
1,517,579 1,454,682 1,601,651 1,506,686 3,119,230 2,961,368
Capital Assets Net of Depreciation 2,028,386 $ 1,955,054 $ 1,850,835 $ 1,734,492 $ 3,879,221 $ 3,689,546 $
Total 13,379,535 $ 12,908,015 $ 2,121,568 $ 2,015,065 $ 15,501,103 $ 14,923,080 $
(1)
Capital Assets
June 30, 2013 and 2012
(In Thousands)
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The state uses the modified approach for reporting selected infrastructure assets. The modified approach
requires that the state meet certain requirements regarding the inventory and maintenance of eligible
capital assets, including condition assessments. Under the modified approach, assets are not depreciated
and certain maintenance and preservation costs associated with those assets are expensed. Assets
accounted for under this approach include approximately 29,000 lane miles of pavement and 3,000
bridges that are maintained by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
The states goal is to maintain pavement at, or above, a 3.0 Pavement Quality Index (PQI) for all principal
arterial pavement and at, or above, a 2.8 PQI for all other pavement. The most recent condition
assessment, completed for calendar year 2012, indicated that the average PQI for principal arterial
pavement was 3.4 and 3.2 for all other pavements. The state has maintained a stable condition of
pavement over the past several years.
The states goal is to have over 92 percent of principal arterial system bridges and 80 percent of all other
system bridges in fair to good condition. The most recent condition assessment, completed for calendar
year 2012, indicated that 95 percent of principal arterial system bridges and 93 percent of all other system
bridges were in fair to good condition. The state has also maintained a stable condition of bridges over
the past several years.
Prior Period Adjustment Governmental Activities: During fiscal year 2013, building accumulated
depreciation increased by $29.9 million. This increase was attributable to a change in the method of
depreciation to align with internal reporting on buildings at MnDOT. In addition, nondepreciable
infrastructure increased by $86.9 million. This increase was attributable to the capitalization of bridge and
pavement previously expensed as system preservation at MnDOT.
Prior Period Adjustment Business-type Activities: During fiscal year 2013, buildings increased by $10.5
million. This increase was attributable to the capitalization of miscellaneous towers by MnDOT.
During the current year, the state continued to shift emphasis to pavement and bridge preservation and
maintenance. The overall expenditures were under budget primarily due to the delay of currently planned
capital projects that were originally budgeted due to bad weather in May and June 2013.
Additional information on the states capital assets and infrastructure under the modified approach is
included in Note 6 Capital Assets of the notes to the financial statements and in the required
supplementary information, respectively.
Debt Administration
The authority of the state to incur debt is described in Article XI, Sections 5 and 7, of the states
constitution. General obligation bonds, issued by the state, are backed by the full faith, credit, and taxing
powers of the state.
The states general obligation bonds were rated on June 30, 2013, as follows:
Aa1 by Moodys Investors Service
AA+ by Standard & Poors
AA+ by Fitch Ratings
The state also issues revenue bonds, which are payable solely from rentals, revenues, and other income,
and charges and monies that were pledged for repayment.
The Certificates of Participation were issued by the state to finance the statewide systems and integrated
tax system.
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The states blended component unit, Tobacco Securitization Authority, issued revenue bonds which are
payable solely from the states tobacco settlement revenue. During fiscal year 2013, the state sold state
General Fund appropriation refunding bonds. The bonds were issued for the purpose of refunding these
tobacco settlement revenue bonds.
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
General Obligation 5,510,530 $ 5,772,034 $ 232,645 $ 249,636 $ 5,743,175 $ 6,021,670 $
Revenue 10,260 794,574 447,950 431,952 458,210 1,226,526
State General Fund
Appropriation Bonds 656,220 - - - 656,220 -
Certificate of Participation 45,815 70,742 - - 45,815 70,742
Total 6,222,825 $ 6,637,350 $ 680,595 $ 681,588 $ 6,903,420 $ 7,318,938 $
Outstanding Bonded Debt and Unamortized Premium
June 30, 2013 and 2012
(In Thousands)
During fiscal year 2013, the state issued the following bonds:
$422.0 million in general obligation state various purpose bonds
$234.0 million in general obligation state trunk highway bonds
$2.5 million in general obligation Rural Finance Authority bonds
$81.2 million in revenue bonds for capital assets for Minnesota Colleges and Universities
$656.2 million in General Fund appropriation bonds to refunding the tobacco settlement revenue
bonds
Additional information on the states long-term debt obligations is located in Note 12 General Long-
Term Liabilities Primary Government in the notes to the financial statements.
Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide citizens, taxpayers, customers, investors, and creditors with a
general overview of the states finances and to demonstrate the states accountability for the money it
receives.
Questions about this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to
Minnesota Management and Budget, 400 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,
Minnesota, 55155.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS-TYPE COMPONENT
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES TOTAL UNITS
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents....................................................... 6,256,003 $ 1,710,171 $ 7,966,174 $ 1,036,511 $
Investments................................................................................ 1,609,174 26,165 1,635,339 1,310,884
Accounts Receivable................................................................. 2,839,364 590,724 3,430,088 486,020
Due from Component Units........................................................ 24,049 - 24,049 -
Due from Primary Government.................................................. - - - 64,410
Accrued Investment/Interest Income.......................................... 17,755 - 17,755 38,000
Federal Aid Receivable.............................................................. 1,302,101 30,113 1,332,214 3,402
Inventories.................................................................................. 27,021 22,948 49,969 53,973
Loans and Notes Receivable..................................................... 21,951 6,063 28,014 219,779
Internal Balances........................................................................ 8,228 (8,228) - -
Other Assets.............................................................................. 8,473 2,719 11,192 47,966
Total Current Assets......................................................... 12,114,119 $ 2,380,675 $ 14,494,794 $ 3,260,945 $
Noncurrent Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents-Restricted..................................... - $ 115,721 $ 115,721 $ 814,010 $
Investments-Restricted.............................................................. - - - 1,416,184
Accounts Receivable-Restricted................................................ - - - 108,421
Due from Primary Government-Restricted................................. - - - 7,952
Other Assets-Restricted............................................................. - 293 293 2,524
Due from Primary Government.................................................. - - - 12,791
Due from Component Units........................................................ 67,000 - 67,000 -
Investments................................................................................ - - - 3,624,086
Accounts Receivable................................................................. 529,383 - 529,383 438,732
Loans and Notes Receivable..................................................... 192,363 26,130 218,493 4,039,960
Depreciable Capital Assets (Net)............................................... 2,028,386 1,850,835 3,879,221 5,096,560
Nondepreciable Capital Assets.................................................. 2,870,979 270,733 3,141,712 1,477,475
Infrastructure (Not depreciated)................................................. 8,480,170 - 8,480,170 -
Other Assets.............................................................................. 7,785 - 7,785 14,268
Total Noncurrent Assets................................................... 14,176,066 $ 2,263,712 $ 16,439,778 $ 17,052,963 $
Total Assets............................................................ 26,290,185 $ 4,644,387 $ 30,934,572 $ 20,313,908 $
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Loss on Interest Rate Swap Agreements.................... - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources............................. - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable...................................................................... 4,926,782 $ 242,978 $ 5,169,760 $ 301,970 $
Due to Component Units............................................................ 10,287 17 10,304 -
Due to Primary Government...................................................... - - - 40,537
Unearned Revenue.................................................................... 504,307 67,733 572,040 108,483
Accrued Interest Payable........................................................... 95,263 537 95,800 69,890
Bonds and Notes Payable.......................................................... 383,059 44,482 427,541 543,559
Capital Leases Payable.............................................................. 8,479 4,761 13,240 5,734
Certificates of Participation Payable........................................... 6,855 - 6,855 -
Claims Payable.......................................................................... 108,759 2,389 111,148 74,541
Compensated Absences Payable.............................................. 36,288 17,065 53,353 150,190
Other Liabilities........................................................................... - 15,073 15,073 57,461
Total Current Liabilities..................................................... 6,080,079 $ 395,035 $ 6,475,114 $ 1,352,365 $
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Accounts Payable-Restricted..................................................... - $ - $ - $ 129,170 $
Unearned Revenue-Restricted.................................................. - - - 72,298
Accrued Interest Payable-Restricted.......................................... - - - 12,199
Due to Primary Government...................................................... - - - 67,000
Unearned Revenue.................................................................... - - - 20,581
Bonds and Notes Payable.......................................................... 6,595,489 680,751 7,276,240 6,300,684
Due to Component Units............................................................ 12,791 - 12,791 -
Capital Leases Payable.............................................................. 106,821 30,520 137,341 50,769
Certificates of Participation Payable........................................... 42,585 - 42,585 -
Claims Payable.......................................................................... 599,945 2,589 602,534 519,118
Compensated Absences Payable.............................................. 247,282 127,207 374,489 124,552
Other Postemployment Benefits................................................. 192,601 28,913 221,514 157,134
Net Pension Obligation............................................................... 114,244 - 114,244 -
Funds Held in Trust.................................................................... - - - 291,078
Other Liabilities........................................................................... - 31,440 31,440 20,266
Total Noncurrent Liabilities............................................... 7,911,758 $ 901,420 $ 8,813,178 $ 7,764,849 $
Total Liabilities........................................................ 13,991,837 $ 1,296,455 $ 15,288,292 $ 9,117,214 $
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES.............
Interest Rate Swap Agreements................................................ - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources................................ - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
PRIMARY GOVERNMENT
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS-TYPE COMPONENT
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets......................................................... 10,250,660 $ 1,456,939 $ 11,707,599 $ 4,196,533 $
Restricted for:
Agricultural, Environmental and Energy Resources................... 1,216,740 $ - $ 1,216,740 $ - $
Arts and Cultural Heritage.......................................................... 24,010 - 24,010 -
Capital Projects.......................................................................... - 4,536 4,536 -
Debt Service............................................................................... 256,890 119,012 375,902 -
Economic and Workforce Development..................................... 124,756 350 125,106 -
General Education..................................................................... 45,979 - 45,979 -
General Government.................................................................. 7,613 - 7,613 -
Health and Human Services...................................................... 2,898 4,901 7,799 -
Higher Education........................................................................ - 530,341 530,341 -
Public Safety and Corrections.................................................... 22,611 63,636 86,247 -
School Aid-Expendable.............................................................. 5,947 - 5,947 -
School Aid-Nonexpendable........................................................ 965,954 - 965,954 -
Transportation............................................................................ 1,377,091 - 1,377,091 -
Unemployment Benefits............................................................. - 1,143,319 1,143,319 -
Other Purposes.......................................................................... - 33,155 33,155 -
Component Units........................................................................ - - - 6,245,901
Total Restricted................................................................ 4,050,489 $ 1,899,250 $ 5,949,739 $ 6,245,901 $
Unrestricted ........................................................................................ (2,002,801) $ (8,257) $ (2,011,058) $ 754,260 $
Total Net Position....................................................................... 12,298,348 $ 3,347,932 $ 15,646,280 $ 11,196,694 $
The notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
PRIMARY GOVERNMENT
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
OPERATING CAPITAL
CHARGES GRANTS AND GRANTS AND
FOR CONTRIBU- CONTRIBU-
FUNCTIONS/PROGRAMS EXPENSES SERVICES TIONS TIONS
Primary Government:
Governmental Activities:
Agricultural, Environmental and Energy Resources.. 954,721 $ 326,696 $ 347,893 $ 18,142 $
Economic and Workforce Development.................... 571,265 40,093 254,258 -
General Education..................................................... 8,207,311 24,120 806,098 -
General Government................................................. 971,198 381,788 15,574 3,635
Health and Human Services...................................... 13,146,913 547,216 6,834,186 -
Higher Education....................................................... 849,510 346 87 -
Intergovernment Aid.................................................. 1,269,078 - - -
Public Safety and Corrections................................... 970,095 157,198 221,333 -
Transportation............................................................ 2,683,545 30,280 673,667 145,320
Interest....................................................................... 218,218 - - -
Total Governmental Activities............................. 29,841,854 $ 1,507,737 $ 9,153,096 $ 167,097 $
Business-type Activities:
State Colleges and Universities................................. 1,891,779 $ 851,377 $ 483,898 $ - $
Unemployment Insurance.......................................... 1,060,431 1,469,936 225,889 -
Lottery........................................................................ 425,541 560,448 - -
Other.......................................................................... 288,146 272,822 366 -
Total Business-type Activities............................. 3,665,897 $ 3,154,583 $ 710,153 $ - $
Total Primary Government........................... 33,507,751 $ 4,662,320 $ 9,863,249 $ 167,097 $
Component Units:
University of Minnesota.................................................... 3,477,679 $ 1,430,009 $ 969,907 $ 128,665 $
Metropolitan Council......................................................... 865,323 315,241 163,607 442,867
Housing Finance.............................................................. 380,262 107,436 191,979 -
Others............................................................................... 423,961 164,296 58,343 2,547
Total Component Units.............................................. 5,147,225 $ 2,016,982 $ 1,383,836 $ 574,079 $
General Revenues:
Taxes:
Net Position, Beginning, as Restated..............................................................................
Net Position, Ending........................................................................................................
Tobacco Settlement.........................................................................................................
Unallocated Investment/Interest Income.........................................................................
Other Revenues...............................................................................................................
State Grants Not Restricted...................................................................................................
Special Item............................................................................................................................
Transfers................................................................................................................................
Total General Revenues and Transfers..........................................................................
Net Position, Beginning, as Reported .............................................................................
Individual Income Taxes...........................................................................................
Corporate Income Taxes..........................................................................................
PROGRAM REVENUES
Sales Taxes..............................................................................................................
Change in Net Position.............................................................................................
Prior Period Adjustments..........................................................................................
Change in Accounting Principle................................................................................
Other Taxes..............................................................................................................
Property Taxes..........................................................................................................
Motor Vehicle Taxes.................................................................................................
Fuel Taxes................................................................................................................
E-23
BUSINESS-
GOVERNMENTAL TYPE COMPONENT
(261,990) $ (261,990) $
(276,914) (276,914)
(7,377,093) (7,377,093)
(570,201) (570,201)
(5,765,511) (5,765,511)
(849,077) (849,077)
(1,269,078) (1,269,078)
(591,564) (591,564)
(1,834,278) (1,834,278)
(218,218) (218,218)
(19,013,924) $ (19,013,924) $
(556,504) $ (556,504) $
635,394 635,394
134,907 134,907
(14,958) (14,958)
198,839 $ 198,839 $
(19,013,924) $ 198,839 $ (18,815,085) $
(949,098) $
56,392
(80,847)
(198,775)
(1,172,328) $
9,209,954 $ - $ 9,209,954 $ - $
1,242,912 - 1,242,912 -
5,004,330 - 5,004,330 -
831,316 - 831,316 -
1,241,242 - 1,241,242 -
860,837 - 860,837 -
2,436,828 - 2,436,828 280,993
171,338 - 171,338 -
23,129 17,545 40,674 315,851
128,115 2,215 130,330 398,967
- - - 864,425
- - - 459,827
(489,364) 489,364 - -
20,660,637 $ 509,124 $ 21,169,761 $ 2,320,063 $
1,646,713 $ 707,963 $ 2,354,676 $ 1,147,735 $
10,488,695 $ 2,629,428 $ 13,118,123 $ 10,552,906 $
162,940 10,541 173,481 -
- - - (503,947)
10,651,635 $ 2,639,969 $ 13,291,604 $ 10,048,959 $
12,298,348 $ 3,347,932 $ 15,646,280 $ 11,196,694 $
NET (EXPENSE) REVENUE AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
PRIMARY GOVERNMENT
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
NONMAJOR
GENERAL FEDERAL FUNDS TOTAL
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents........................................................ 2,529,063 $ 11,075 $ 3,415,553 $ 5,955,691 $
Investments.................................................................................. 615,957 - 975,848 1,591,805
Accounts Receivable.................................................................... 2,694,496 272,513 395,730 3,362,739
Interfund Receivables.................................................................. 115,550 12,310 203,978 331,838
Due from Component Unit........................................................... 2,385 - 88,664 91,049
Accrued Investment/Interest Income........................................... 12,180 - 5,465 17,645
Federal Aid Receivable................................................................ 516 1,244,698 56,887 1,302,101
Inventories.................................................................................... - - 26,784 26,784
Loans and Notes Receivable....................................................... 84,892 1,936 127,486 214,314
Investment in Land....................................................................... - - 16,008 16,008
Total Assets and Deferred Outflows of Resources......... 6,055,039 $ 1,542,532 $ 5,312,403 $ 12,909,974 $
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable................................................................. 2,937,073 $ 1,425,022 $ 511,679 $ 4,873,774 $
Interfund Payables................................................................ 54,526 71,925 195,546 321,997
Due to Component Unit........................................................ 2,047 1,787 4,064 7,898
Deferred Revenue................................................................ 1,776,628 43,675 139,996 1,960,299
Total Liabilities.............................................................. 4,770,274 $ 1,542,409 $ 851,285 $ 7,163,968 $
Fund Balances:
Nonspendable...................................................................... 750,071 $ - $ 992,738 $ 1,742,809 $
Restricted.............................................................................. 105,581 123 2,754,099 2,859,803
Committed............................................................................. - - 713,129 713,129
Assigned............................................................................... 219,562 - 1,152 220,714
Unassigned........................................................................... 209,551 - - 209,551
Total Fund Balances..................................................... 1,284,765 $ 123 $ 4,461,118 $ 5,746,006 $
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources,
and Fund Balances............................................... 6,055,039 $ 1,542,532 $ 5,312,403 $ 12,909,974 $
E-25
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET
TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
5,746,006 $
Infrastructure............................................................................... 8,480,170 $
Nondepreciable Capital Assets.................................................... 2,854,971
Depreciable Capital Assets.......................................................... 3,440,210
Accumulated Depreciation........................................................... (1,455,194)
13,320,157
1,469,787
6,735
263,482
Accrued Interest Payable............................................................ (95,232) $
General Obligation Bonds Payable.............................................. (5,510,530)
State General Fund Appropriation Bonds Payable....................... (656,220)
Revenue Bonds Payable............................................................. (10,260)
Loans and Notes Payable............................................................ (7,300)
Bond Premium Payable............................................................... (765,556)
Due to Component Units............................................................. (15,180)
Capital Leases Payable............................................................... (115,300)
Certificate of Participation Payable.............................................. (45,815)
Certificate of Participation Premium Payable............................... (3,625)
Claims Payable........................................................................... (699,035)
Compensated Absences Payable................................................ (277,447)
Net Other Post-Employment Benefits Obligation......................... (192,075)
Net Pension Obligation................................................................ (114,244)
(8,507,819)
12,298,348 $
are not financial resources and therefore are not reported in the funds....................................................................................
Total Fund Balance for Governmental Funds
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and therefore are not
reported in the funds. These assets consist of:
Total Capital Assets..............................................................................................................................
Net effect of state revenues that will be collected after year-end but not available to pay for
current period expenditures and refunds of revenues that will be paid after year-end...............................................................
The pension assets resulting from contributions in excess of the annual required contributions
the funds. Those liabilities consist of:
Total Liabilities......................................................................................................................................
Net Position of Governmental Activities.
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of certain activities to
individual funds. The assets and liabilities of the internal service funds are included in
governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position..........................................................................................................
Some liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported in
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
(IN THOUSANDS)
NONMAJOR
GENERAL FEDERAL FUNDS TOTAL
Net Revenues:
Individual Income Taxes............................................................. 9,257,352 $ - $ - $ 9,257,352 $
Corporate Income Taxes............................................................ 1,273,112 - - 1,273,112
Sales Taxes................................................................................ 4,737,002 - 291,614 5,028,616
Property Taxes............................................................................ 817,895 - - 817,895
Motor Vehicle Taxes................................................................... 239,735 - 1,001,507 1,241,242
Fuel Taxes.................................................................................. - - 861,780 861,780
Other Taxes................................................................................ 1,561,621 - 796,855 2,358,476
Tobacco Settlement.................................................................... 170,060 - - 170,060
Federal Revenues...................................................................... 2,753 8,423,946 483,775 8,910,474
Licenses and Fees...................................................................... 214,374 4,825 345,716 564,915
Departmental Services............................................................... 191,006 27,745 210,436 429,187
Investment/Interest Income........................................................ 97,283 89 136,979 234,351
Other Revenues.......................................................................... 391,775 112,627 289,318 793,720
Net Revenues..................................................................... 18,953,968 $ 8,569,232 $ 4,417,980 $ 31,941,180 $
Expenditures:
Current:
Agricultural, Environmental and Energy Resources........... 246,882 $ 184,249 $ 530,862 $ 961,993 $
Economic and Workforce Development............................. 145,280 248,697 229,833 623,810
General Education.............................................................. 7,415,750 715,003 71,099 8,201,852
General Government.......................................................... 722,829 21,244 81,455 825,528
Health and Human Services............................................... 5,683,366 6,868,298 578,574 13,130,238
Higher Education................................................................ 745,965 45 103,496 849,506
Intergovernmental Aid......................................................... 1,268,609 - 469 1,269,078
Public Safety and Corrections............................................. 583,556 130,995 194,875 909,426
Transportation..................................................................... 295,195 286,181 2,029,256 2,610,632
Total Current Expenditures......................................... 17,107,432 $ 8,454,712 $ 3,819,919 $ 29,382,063 $
Capital Outlay............................................................................. 26,952 80,128 539,006 646,086
Debt Service............................................................................... 52,099 - 570,121 622,220
Total Expenditures.............................................................. 17,186,483 $ 8,534,840 $ 4,929,046 $ 30,650,369 $
Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 1,767,485 $ 34,392 $ (511,066) $ 1,290,811 $
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Bond Issuance............................................................................ - $ - $ 1,296,087 $ 1,296,087 $
Loan Proceeds............................................................................ - - 1,597 1,597
Payment to Refunded Bonds Escrow Agent............................... - - (768,450) (768,450)
Bond Issue Premium.................................................................. - - 200,932 200,932
Transfers-In................................................................................ 585,104 1,944 786,821 1,373,869
Transfers-Out.............................................................................. (1,001,068) (36,336) (843,583) (1,880,987)
Net Other Financing Sources (Uses).................................. (415,964) $ (34,392) $ 673,404 $ 223,048 $
Net Change in Fund Balances............................................................ 1,351,521 $ - $ 162,338 $ 1,513,859 $
Fund Balances, Beginning, as Reported............................................ (112,865) $ 123 $ 4,298,780 $ 4,186,038 $
Prior Period Adjustment.............................................................. 46,109 - - 46,109
Fund Balances, Beginning, as Restated............................................ (66,756) $ 123 $ 4,298,780 $ 4,232,147 $
Fund Balances, Ending...................................................................... 1,284,765 $ 123 $ 4,461,118 $ 5,746,006 $
E-27
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
(IN THOUSANDS)
Net Change in Fund Balances for Governmental Funds.. 1,513,859 $
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are different because:
Governmental funds report capital outlay as expenditures. However, in the Statement
of Activities, the cost of capital assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives as depreciation.
This is the amount by which capital outlay exceeded depreciation of $115,672 in the current period 530,414
Governmental funds report the proceeds from the sale of capital assets as increases in financial
resources. However, in the Statement of Activities, only the gain or loss on the sale and the
fair market value of donated capital assets are reported............................................................................................................................ (69,037)
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of certain activities to individual
funds. The net revenue (expense) of internal service funds activities reported with
governmental activities................................................................................................................................................................................. (13,240)
Net changes in revenues in the Statement of Activities that do not provide current financial resources
are not reported as revenues in the funds................................................................................................................................................... (23,668)
Bond and loan proceeds provide current financial resources to governmental funds; however, issuing
or incurring debt is reported as an increase of long-term liabilities in the Statement of Net Position........................................................ (1,498,616)
Repayment of bonds, loans and capital leases are reported as expenditures in governmental funds, but the
repayment reduces long-term liabilities in the Statement of Net Position................................................................................................... 1,177,343
Net changes in expenses reported in the Statement of Activities that do not require the use of
current financial resources are not reported as expenditures in the governmental funds......................................................................... 29,658
Change in Net Position of Governmental Activities.. 1,646,713 $
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
BUDGETARY BASIS
(IN THOUSANDS)
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
FINAL
BUDGET ACTUAL
Net Revenues:
Individual Income Taxes........................................................... 8,384,995 $ 8,648,500 $ 9,012,499 $
Corporate Income Taxes.......................................................... 852,500 1,165,100 1,280,743
Sales Taxes.............................................................................. 4,743,285 4,802,169 4,757,249
Property Taxes......................................................................... 801,156 816,701 811,388
Motor Vehicle Taxes................................................................. 237,087 239,959 239,738
Other Taxes.............................................................................. 1,204,169 1,234,583 1,298,967
Tobacco Settlements................................................................ 160,487 165,144 170,060
Licenses and Fees................................................................... 201,773 203,599 210,598
Departmental Services............................................................. 83,564 84,320 88,854
Investment/Interest Income...................................................... 2,840 3,648 3,755
Other Revenues....................................................................... 296,701 388,871 374,535
Net Revenues........................................................................ 16,968,557 $ 17,752,594 $ 18,248,386 $
Expenditures:
Agricultural Environmental and Energy Resources................... 162,100 $ 175,548 $ 172,305 $
Economic and Workforce Development.................................... 114,656 133,345 131,382
General Education.................................................................... 7,854,456 8,956,128 8,954,013
General Government................................................................ 801,990 816,209 790,848
Health and Human Services..................................................... 5,753,620 5,394,251 5,180,519
Higher Education...................................................................... 729,243 730,404 730,404
Intergovernment Aid................................................................. 1,235,538 1,235,538 1,235,538
Public Safety and Corrections................................................... 577,893 595,870 590,395
Transportation.......................................................................... 297,175 297,199 292,844
Total Expenditures................................................................. 17,526,671 $ 18,334,492 $ 18,078,248 $
Excess of Revenues Over (Under)
Expenditures................................................................................ (558,114) $ (581,898) $ 170,138 $
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers-In.............................................................................. 572,720 $ 615,185 $ 619,987 $
Transfers-Out........................................................................... (995,740) (995,740) (995,740)
Net Other Financing Sources (Uses)..................................... (423,020) $ (380,555) $ (375,753) $
Net Change in Fund Balances..................................................... (981,134) $ (962,453) $ (205,615) $
Fund Balances, Beginning, as Reported...................................... 1,890,586 $ 1,890,586 $ 1,890,586 $
Prior Period Adjustments.......................................................... - - 86,522
Fund Balances, Beginning, as Restated...................................... 1,890,586 $ 1,890,586 $ 1,977,108 $
Budgetary Fund Balances, Ending............................................... 909,452 $ 928,133 $ 1,771,493 $
Less: Appropriation Carryover................................................. - - 105,248
Less: Reserved for Long-Term Receivables............................ - - 8,588
Less: Budgetary Reserve......................................................... - - 1,006,571
Unassigned Fund Balance, Ending.............................................. 909,452 $ 928,133 $ 651,086 $
GENERAL FUND
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
STATE NONMAJOR INTERNAL
COLLEGES & UNEMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISE SERVICE
UNIVERSITIES INSURANCE FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents......................................................... 856,943 $ 703,746 $ 149,482 $ 1,710,171 $ 300,312 $
Investments................................................................................. 26,165 - - 26,165 17,369
Accounts Receivable................................................................... 57,657 501,839 31,228 590,724 43,949
Interfund Receivables.................................................................. 30,199 - 2,259 32,458 -
Accrued Investment/Interest Income........................................... - - - - 110
Federal Aid Receivable................................................................ 22,970 7,143 - 30,113 -
Inventories................................................................................... 14,650 - 8,298 22,948 237
Loans and Notes Receivable....................................................... 6,063 - - 6,063 -
Prepaid Expenses....................................................................... 1,741 - 799 2,540 8,473
Other Assets............................................................................... - - 179 179 -
Total Current Assets........................................................... 1,016,388 $ 1,212,728 $ 192,245 $ 2,421,361 $ 370,450 $
Noncurrent Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents-Restricted........................................ 115,721 $ - $ - $ 115,721 $ - $
Other Assets-Restricted.............................................................. 293 - - 293 -
Loans and Notes Receivable....................................................... 26,130 - - 26,130 -
Depreciable Capital Assets (Net)................................................. 1,712,674 - 138,161 1,850,835 43,370
Nondepreciable Capital Assets.................................................... 254,126 - 16,607 270,733 -
Prepaid Expenses....................................................................... - - - - 1,050
Total Noncurrent Assets...................................................... 2,108,944 $ - $ 154,768 $ 2,263,712 $ 44,420 $
Total Assets............................................................... 3,125,332 $ 1,212,728 $ 347,013 $ 4,685,073 $ 414,870 $
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable........................................................................ 176,410 $ 25,546 $ 41,022 $ 242,978 $ 92,562 $
Interfund Payables....................................................................... 5,300 19,639 15,747 40,686 -
Due to Component Unit............................................................... - - 17 17 -
Unearned Revenue...................................................................... 40,531 24,224 2,978 67,733 13,795
Accrued Interest Payable............................................................. - - 537 537 31
Bonds and Notes Payable........................................................... 32,327 - 12,155 44,482 10,392
Capital Leases Payable............................................................... 4,563 - 198 4,761 -
Claims Payable........................................................................... 2,389 - - 2,389 9,669
Compensated Absences Payable................................................ 15,513 - 1,552 17,065 628
Other Liabilities............................................................................ 15,073 - - 15,073 -
Total Current Liabilities........................................................ 292,106 $ 69,409 $ 74,206 $ 435,721 $ 127,077 $
Bonds and Notes Payable........................................................... 540,857 $ - $ 139,894 $ 680,751 $ 18,290 $
Capital Leases Payable............................................................... 30,326 - 194 30,520 -
Claims Payable........................................................................... 2,589 - - 2,589 -
Compensated Absences Payable................................................ 117,566 - 9,641 127,207 5,495
Other Postemployment Benefits.................................................. 27,770 - 1,143 28,913 526
Other Liabilities............................................................................ 31,440 - - 31,440 -
Total Noncurrent Liabilities.................................................. 750,548 $ - $ 150,872 $ 901,420 $ 24,311 $
Total Liabilities............................................................ 1,042,654 $ 69,409 $ 225,078 $ 1,337,141 $ 151,388 $
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets......................................................... 1,428,789 $ - $ 28,150 $ 1,456,939 $ 15,029 $
Restricted for:
Bond Covenants.......................................................................... 70,852 $ - $ - $ 70,852 $ - $
Capital Projects........................................................................... 4,536 - - 4,536 -
Debt Service............................................................................... 48,160 - - 48,160 -
Economic and Workforce Development....................................... - - 350 350 -
Health and Human Services........................................................ - - 4,901 4,901 -
Higher Education......................................................................... 530,341 - - 530,341 -
Public Safety and Corrections...................................................... - - 63,636 63,636 -
Unemployment Benefits............................................................... - 1,143,319 - 1,143,319 -
Other Purposes........................................................................... - - 33,155 33,155 -
Total Restricted................................................................... 653,889 $ 1,143,319 $ 102,042 $ 1,899,250 $ - $
Unrestricted ........................................................................................ - $ - $ (8,257) $ (8,257) $ 248,453 $
Total Net Position....................................................... 2,082,678 $ 1,143,319 $ 121,935 $ 3,347,932 $ 263,482 $
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
E-30
STATE OF MINNESOTA
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES
AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
(IN THOUSANDS)
Operating Revenues:
Tuition and Fees................................................................. 732,447 $ - $ - $ 732,447 $ - $
Restricted Student Payments, Net..................................... 104,706 - - 104,706 -
Net Sales............................................................................ - - 781,906 781,906 186,523
Insurance Premiums........................................................... - 1,444,653 48,248 1,492,901 726,672
Other Income...................................................................... 14,224 25,283 3,116 42,623 9,374
Total Operating Revenues.......................................... 851,377 $ 1,469,936 $ 833,270 $ 3,154,583 $ 922,569 $
Less: Cost of Goods Sold........................................... - - 418,772 418,772 -
Gross Margin........................................................ 851,377 $ 1,469,936 $ 414,498 $ 2,735,811 $ 922,569 $
Operating Expenses:
Purchased Services........................................................... 225,056 $ - $ 59,451 $ 284,507 $ 156,553 $
Salaries and Fringe Benefits.............................................. 1,251,635 - 122,829 1,374,464 53,498
Student Financial Aid.......................................................... 43,782 - - 43,782 -
Unemployment Benefits..................................................... - 1,049,759 - 1,049,759 -
Claims................................................................................. - - 37,289 37,289 668,902
Depreciation and Amortization........................................... 107,890 - 12,807 120,697 10,087
Supplies and Materials....................................................... 145,557 - 8,496 154,053 9,671
Repairs and Maintenance.................................................. 33,608 - 2,029 35,637 7,468
Indirect Costs...................................................................... - - 4,654 4,654 1,927
Other Expenses.................................................................. 49,489 - 6,946 56,435 716
Total Operating Expenses........................................... 1,857,017 $ 1,049,759 $ 254,501 $ 3,161,277 $ 908,822 $
Operating Income (Loss)........................................................... (1,005,640) $ 420,177 $ 159,997 $ (425,466) $ 13,747 $
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses):
Investment Income............................................................. 5,836 $ 11,287 $ 422 $ 17,545 $ 1,588 $
Federal Grants.................................................................... 367,862 - 366 368,228 3,635
Private Grants..................................................................... 19,833 - - 19,833 -
Grants and Subsidies......................................................... 96,203 225,889 - 322,092 -
Other Nonoperating Revenues.......................................... - 1,795 553 2,348 284
Interest and Financing Costs............................................. (22,758) - (5,962) (28,720) (323)
Grants, Aids and Subsidies................................................ (12,004) (10,672) (26,691) (49,367) -
Other Nonoperating Expenses........................................... - - (7,761) (7,761) (7,039)
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets........................ (7) - (126) (133) 798
Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)................ 454,965 $ 228,299 $ (39,199) $ 644,065 $ (1,057) $
Income (Loss) Before Transfers and Contributions................. (550,675) $ 648,476 $ 120,798 $ 218,599 $ 12,690 $
Capital Contributions.......................................................... 88,497 - - 88,497 -
Transfers-In........................................................................ 553,246 - 8,347 561,593 1,678
Transfers-Out..................................................................... - (23,823) (136,903) (160,726) (27,608)
Total Income (Loss) .................................................... 91,068 $ 624,653 $ (7,758) $ 707,963 $ (13,240) $
Change in Net Position.............................................................. 91,068 $ 624,653 $ (7,758) $ 707,963 $ (13,240) $
Net Position, Beginning, as Reported................................... 1,991,610 $ 518,666 $ 119,152 $ 2,629,428 $ 276,722 $
Prior Period Adjustment..................................................... - - 10,541 10,541 -
Net Position, Beginning, as Restated....................................... 1,991,610 $ 518,666 $ 129,693 $ 2,639,969 $ 276,722 $
Net Position, Ending.................................................................. 2,082,678 $ 1,143,319 $ 121,935 $ 3,347,932 $ 263,482 $
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Receipts from Customers............................................................. $ 852,672 $ 1,456,360 $ 833,267 $ 3,142,299 $ 908,959
Receipts from Other Revenues..................................................... - - 3,687 3,687 8,212
Receipts from Repayment of Program Loans 4,098 - - 4,098 -
Financial Aid Disbursements... (43,949) - - (43,949) -
Payments to Claimants................................................................. - (1,065,438) (387,979) (1,453,417) (664,742)
Payments to Suppliers.................................................................. (443,477) - (116,712) (560,189) (175,526)
Payments to Employees............................................................... (1,225,007) - (122,630) (1,347,637) (50,847)
Payments to Others...................................................................... - - (43,321) (43,321) (8,391)
Payments of Program Loans (4,758) - - (4,758) -
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities................................ $ (860,421) $ 390,922 $ 166,312 $ (303,187) $ 17,665
Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities:
Grant Receipts.............................................................................. $ 467,940 $ 228,678 $ - $ 696,618 $ -
Grant Disbursements.................................................................... (12,004) (10,641) (24,350) (46,995) -
Transfers-In.................................................. 553,246 - 8,499 561,745 200
Transfers-Out................................................................................ - (18,691) (141,978) (160,669) (26,058)
Advances from Other Funds......................................................... - - - - 39
Repayment of Bond Principal....................................................... - - (11,380) (11,380) -
Interest Paid - (3,273) (6,918) (10,191) -
Net Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities.............. $ 1,009,182 $ 196,073 $ (176,127) $ 1,029,128 $ (25,819)
Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities:
Capital Contributions $ 86,309 $ - $ - $ 86,309 $ -
Investment in Capital Assets......................................................... (200,937) - (27,212) (228,149) (22,153)
Proceeds from Disposal of Capital Assets.................................... 1,563 - 218 1,781 2,650
Proceeds from Capital Debt 111,302 - - 111,302 -
Proceeds from Loans.................................................................... 92 - - 92 18,817
Capital Lease Payments............................................................... (4,671) - (185) (4,856) -
Repayment of Loan Principal........................................................ (693) - - (693) (8,587)
Repayment of Bond Principal....................................................... (57,579) - (320) (57,899) -
Interest Paid.................................................................................. (22,272) - (131) (22,403) (322)
Net Cash Flows from Capital and Related
Financing Activities................................................................... $ (86,886) $ - $ (27,630) $ (114,516) $ (9,595)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from Sales and Maturities of Investments..................... $ 6,664 $ - $ - $ 6,664 $ 8,204
Purchase of Investments.............................................................. (6,518) - - (6,518) (5,000)
Investment Earnings..................................................................... 3,306 11,287 434 15,027 1,752
Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities................................. $ 3,452 $ 11,287 $ 434 $ 15,173 $ 4,956
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents.................. $ 65,327 $ 598,282 $ (37,011) $ 626,598 $ (12,793)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning, as Reported...................... $ 907,337 $ 105,464 $ 186,493 $ 1,199,294 $ 313,105
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending................................................. $ 972,664 $ 703,746 $ 149,482 $ 1,825,892 $ 300,312
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Operating Income (Loss).............................................................. $ (1,005,640) $ 420,177 $ 159,997 $ (425,466) $ 13,747
Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Income to
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization...................................................... $ 107,890 $ - $ 12,807 $ 120,697 $ 10,087
Miscellaneous Nonoperating Revenues....................................... - 3,779 364 4,143 3,636
Miscellaneous Nonoperating Expenses........................................ (1,003) - (9,162) (10,165) (6,245)
Loan Principal Repayments.......................................................... 4,098 - - 4,098 -
Loans Issued................................................................................. (4,758) - - (4,758) -
Provision for Loan Defaults........................................................... 38 - - 38 -
Loans Forgiven 448 - - 448 -
Change in Valuation of Assets 4,630 - - 4,630 -
Change in Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable................................................................ 321 (33,602) 22 (33,259) (992)
Inventories................................................................................ (87) - (1,307) (1,394) (26)
Other Assets............................................................................. - - 1,281 1,281 (1,808)
Accounts Payable..................................................................... 28,206 (3,836) 2,490 26,860 2,189
Compensated Absences Payable............................................. 5,900 - (387) 5,513 244
Unearned Revenues................................................................. 975 4,391 868 6,234 (3,028)
Other Liabilities......................................................................... (1,439) 13 (661) (2,087) (139)
Net Reconciling Items to be Added to
(Deducted from) Operating Income...................................... $ 145,219 $ (29,255) $ 6,315 $ 122,279 $ 3,918
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities....................... $ (860,421) $ 390,922 $ 166,312 $ (303,187) $ 17,665
Noncash Investing, Capital and Financing Activities:
Capital Assets Purchased on Account.. $ 28,684 $ - $ - $ 28,684 $ -
Accrual of Computer Equipment as an Investment
in Capital Assets - - - - 632
Bond Premium Amortization 1,865 - 927 2,792 -
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
PENSION INVESTMENT
TRUST TRUST AGENCY
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalent Investments...................................... 51,636 $ - $ 160,163 $
Investment Pools, at fair value:
Cash Equivalent Investments............................................... 4,008,011 $ 104,486 $ - $
Investments.......................................................................... 56,491,983 375,099 -
Accrued Interest and Dividends............................................ 119,665 1,070 -
Securities Trades Receivables (Payables)............................ (1,234,737) (5,475) -
Total Investment Pool Participation................................ 59,384,922 $ 475,180 $ - $
Receivables:
Accounts Receivable............................................................ - $ - $ 30,689 $
Interfund Receivables........................................................... 6,396 - -
Other Receivables................................................................ 131,452 - -
Accrued Interest and Dividends............................................ 7 - -
Total Receivables.......................................................... 137,855 $ - $ 30,689 $
Securities Lending Collateral....................................................... 5,156,905 $ 26,822 $ - $
Depreciable Capital Assets (Net)................................................ 30,911 - -
Nondepreciable Capital Assets................................................... 429 - -
Total Assets 64,762,658 $ 502,002 $ 190,852 $
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable....................................................................... 18,906 $ - $ 190,852 $
Interfund Payables...................................................................... 8,009 - -
Accrued Expense........................................................................ 90 - -
Revenue Bonds Payable............................................................. 21,714 - -
Bond Interest............................................................................... 15 - -
Compensated Absences Payable............................................... 2,446 - -
Securities Lending Liabilities....................................................... 5,156,905 26,822 -
Other Liabilities........................................................................... 60 - -
Total Liabilities 5,208,145 $ 26,822 $ 190,852 $
Net Position Held in Trust for Pension Benefits
and Pool Participants............................................................ 59,554,513 $ 475,180 $ - $
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES
IN NET POSITION
(IN THOUSANDS)
PENSION INVESTMENT
TRUST TRUST
Additions:
Contributions:
Employer...................................................................... 1,031,954 $ - $
Member........................................................................ 1,216,543 -
Contributions From Other Sources............................... 8,106 -
Participating Plans....................................................... - 67,339
Total Contributions................................................ 2,256,603 $ 67,339 $
Net Investment Income:
Investment Income....................................................... 7,568,929 $ 50,827 $
Less: Investment Expense.......................................... (79,514) -
Net Investment Income......................................... 7,489,415 $ 50,827 $
Securities Lending Revenues (Expenses):
Securities Lending Income........................................... 38,836 $ 191 $
Securities Lending Rebates and Fees.......................... (15,114) (74)
Net Securities Lending Revenue........................... 23,722 $ 117 $
Total Investment Income................................ 7,513,137 $ 50,944 $
Transfers From Other Funds.............................................. 64,854 $ - $
Other Additions................................................................... 11,413 -
Total Additions......................................... 9,846,007 $ 118,283 $
Deductions:
Benefits.............................................................................. 4,010,707 $ - $
Refunds and Withdrawals................................................... 269,722 43,926
Administrative Expenses..................................................... 39,018 235
Transfers To Other Funds................................................... 21,170 -
Total Deductions.......................................................... 4,340,617 $ 44,161 $
Net Increase (Decrease).......................... 5,505,390 $ 74,122 $
and Pool Participants, Beginning, as Reported................... 54,041,817 $ 403,225 $
Change in Reporting Entity................................................. 5,139 -
Change in Fund Structure................................................... 2,167 (2,167)
and Pool Participants, Beginning, as Restated................... 54,049,123 $ 401,058 $
and Pool Participants, Ending............................................. 59,554,513 $ 475,180 $
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COMPONENT UNIT FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2012 and JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
HOUSING UNIVERSITY NONMAJOR TOTAL
FINANCE METROPOLITAN OF COMPONENT COMPONENT
AGENCY COUNCIL MINNESOTA UNITS UNITS
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents.............................................. 66,385 $ 12,728 $ 267,029 $ 690,369 $ 1,036,511 $
Investments...................................................................... 56,066 45,384 931,362 278,072 1,310,884
Accounts Receivable......................................................... 10,268 48,703 388,098 38,951 486,020
Due from Primary Government.......................................... - 57,453 4,568 2,389 64,410
Accrued Investment/Interest Income................................. 15,805 2,091 2,283 17,821 38,000
Federal Aid Receivable..................................................... 2,051 - - 1,351 3,402
Inventories........................................................................ - 31,361 22,554 58 53,973
Loans and Notes Receivable............................................. - - 15,157 204,622 219,779
Prepaid Expenses............................................................. 14,110 - - 4,942 19,052
Other Assets..................................................................... 9,282 3,702 15,924 6 28,914
Total Current Assets................................................. 173,967 $ 201,422 $ 1,646,975 $ 1,238,581 $ 3,260,945 $
Noncurrent Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents-Restricted............................. 313,285 $ 251,124 $ 87,464 $ 162,137 $ 814,010 $
Investments-Restricted..................................................... 1,017,487 241,684 138,175 18,838 1,416,184
Accounts Receivable-Restricted........................................ - 108,421 - - 108,421
Due from Primary Government-Restricted........................ - 7,952 - - 7,952
Other Assets-Restricted ................................................... - 2,524 - - 2,524
Due from Primary Government.......................................... - - - 12,791 12,791
Investments...................................................................... - 515,878 3,068,924 39,284 3,624,086
Accounts Receivable......................................................... - - 123,802 314,930 438,732
Loans and Notes Receivable............................................. 1,638,515 49,377 58,224 2,293,844 4,039,960
Depreciable Capital Assets (Net)...................................... 2,930 2,555,875 2,524,024 13,731 5,096,560
Nondepreciable Capital Assets.......................................... - 1,043,633 423,890 9,952 1,477,475
Other Assets..................................................................... - - 7,206 7,062 14,268
Total Noncurrent Assets........................................... 2,972,217 $ 4,776,468 $ 6,431,709 $ 2,872,569 $ 17,052,963 $
Total Assets..................................................... 3,146,184 $ 4,977,890 $ 8,078,684 $ 4,111,150 $ 20,313,908 $
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Loss on Interest Swap Agreements.................... 27,429 $ - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources...................... 27,429 $ - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable............................................................. 9,210 $ 81,108 $ 193,512 $ 18,140 $ 301,970 $
Due to Primary Government.............................................. - - 5,159 35,378 40,537
Unearned Revenue........................................................... - 12,582 68,745 27,156 108,483
Accrued Interest Payable.................................................. 37,112 3,725 11,552 17,501 69,890
Bonds and Notes Payable................................................. 52,040 139,115 275,991 76,413 543,559
Capital Leases Payable..................................................... - 615 5,119 - 5,734
Claims Payable................................................................. - 3,663 32,445 38,433 74,541
Compensated Absences Payable...................................... 219 19,060 130,661 250 150,190
Other Liabilities................................................................. - - 57,461 - 57,461
Total Current Liabilities............................................. 98,581 $ 259,868 $ 780,645 $ 213,271 $ 1,352,365 $
Accounts Payable-Restricted............................................ - $ 75,840 $ 53,330 $ - $ 129,170 $
Unearned Revenue-Restricted.......................................... - 72,298 - - 72,298
Accrued Interest Payable-Restricted................................. - 12,199 - - 12,199
Due to Primary Government.............................................. - - 21,511 45,489 67,000
Unearned Revenue........................................................... 6,863 - 13,718 - 20,581
Bonds and Notes Payable................................................. 2,084,143 1,648,967 952,644 1,614,930 6,300,684
Capital Leases Payable..................................................... - 9,610 41,159 - 50,769
Claims Payable................................................................. - 13,016 10,535 495,567 519,118
Compensated Absences Payable...................................... 1,729 7,373 114,534 916 124,552
Other Postemployment Benefits........................................ 140 74,516 82,433 45 157,134
Funds Held in Trust........................................................... 69,179 - 221,899 - 291,078
Other Liabilities................................................................. - - 13,211 7,055 20,266
Total Noncurrent Liabilities........................................ 2,162,054 $ 1,913,819 $ 1,524,974 $ 2,164,002 $ 7,764,849 $
Total Liabilities.................................................. 2,260,635 $ 2,173,687 $ 2,305,619 $ 2,377,273 $ 9,117,214 $
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Interest Rate Swap Agreements........................................ 27,429 $ - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources......................... 27,429 $ - $ - $ - $ 27,429 $
NET POSITION
Net Investment in Capital Assets............................................... 2,930 $ 2,477,641 $ 1,692,380 $ 23,582 $ 4,196,533 $
Restricted-Expendable.............................................................. 882,619 545,579 1,966,728 1,642,955 5,037,881
Restricted-Nonexpendable........................................................ - - 1,208,020 - 1,208,020
Unrestricted .............................................................................. - (219,017) 905,937 67,340 754,260
Total Net Position.............................................................. 885,549 $ 2,804,203 $ 5,773,065 $ 1,733,877 $ 11,196,694 $
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COMPONENT UNIT FUNDS
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 and JUNE 30, 2013
(IN THOUSANDS)
HOUSING UNIVERSITY NONMAJOR TOTAL
FINANCE METROPOLITAN OF COMPONENT COMPONENT
AGENCY COUNCIL MINNESOTA UNITS UNITS
Net Expenses:
Total Expenses..................................................... 380,262 $ 865,323 $ 3,477,679 $ 423,961 $ 5,147,225 $
Program Revenues:
Charges for Services............................................ 107,436 $ 315,241 $ 1,430,009 $ 164,296 $ 2,016,982 $
Operating Grants and Contributions...................... 191,979 163,607 969,907 58,343 1,383,836
Capital Grants and Contributions........................... - 442,867 128,665 2,547 574,079
Net (Expense) Revenue................................ (80,847) $ 56,392 $ (949,098) $ (198,775) $ (1,172,328) $
General Revenues:
Taxes.................................................................... - $ 280,993 $ - $ - $ 280,993 $
Investment Income................................................ - 24,619 286,131 5,101 315,851
Other Revenues.................................................... 727 - 396,688 1,552 398,967
Total General Revenues before Grants......... 727 $ 305,612 $ 682,819 $ 6,653 $ 995,811 $
State Grants Not Restricted.................................. 52,789 - 575,491 236,145 864,425
Total General Revenues............................... 53,516 $ 305,612 $ 1,258,310 $ 242,798 $ 1,860,236 $
Special Item.................................................................. - $ - $ 459,827 $ - $ 459,827 $
Change in Net Position......................... (27,331) $ 362,004 $ 769,039 $ 44,023 $ 1,147,735 $
Net Position, Beginning, as Reported............................. 912,880 $ 2,483,345 $ 5,507,973 $ 1,648,708 $ 10,552,906 $
Change in Accounting Principle............................. - - (503,947) - (503,947)
Change in Fund Structure...................................... - (41,146) - 41,146 -
Net Position, Beginning, as Restated............................. 912,880 $ 2,442,199 $ 5,004,026 $ 1,689,854 $ 10,048,959 $
Net Position, Ending...................................................... 885,549 $ 2,804,203 $ 5,773,065 $ 1,733,877 $ 11,196,694 $
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Index of Notes to the Financial Statements
Page
Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies ............................................................
Note 2 Cash, Investments, and Derivative Instruments...............................................................................
Note 3 Disaggregation of Receivables.........................................................................................................
Note 4 Loans and Notes Receivable............................................................................................................
Note 5 Interfund Transactions......................................................................................................................
Note 6 Capital Assets...................................................................................................................................
Note 7 Disaggregation of Payables..............................................................................................................
Note 8 Pension and Investment Trust Funds...............................................................................................
Note 9 Termination and Postemployment Benefits......................................................................................
Note 10 Long-Term Commitments...............................................................................................................
Note 11 Operating Lease Agreements.........................................................................................................
Note 12 Long-Term Liabilities Primary Government .................................................................................
Note 13 Long-Term Liabilities Component Units ......................................................................................
Note 14 Segment Information ......................................................................................................................
Note 15 Contingent Liabilities.......................................................................................................................
Note 16 Equity..............................................................................................................................................
Note 17 Risk Management...........................................................................................................................
Note 18 Budgetary Basis vs. GAAP.............................................................................................................
Note 19 Litigation .........................................................................................................................................
Note 20 Prior Period Adjustment, Change in Accounting Principle, Change in Reporting Entity
and Change in Fund Structure........................................................................................................
Note 21 Subsequent Events.........................................................................................................................
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Notes to the Financial Statements
These notes provide disclosures relevant to the basic financial statements on the preceding pages.
Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements of the state of Minnesota (the state) have been prepared to
conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as prescribed by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The state implemented the following GASB statements for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2013:
GASB Statement No. 60 Accounting and Financial Reporting for Service Concession Arrangements was
issued in November 2010. The statement improves financial reporting by establishing recognition,
measurement, and disclosure requirements for service concession arrangements (SCA) for both
transferors and governmental operators, requiring governments to account for and report SCAs in the
same manner, which improves the comparability of financial statements. This statement had no impact on
the state.
GASB Statement No. 61 The Financial Reporting Entity: Omnibus was issued in November 2010. The
statement results in financial reporting entity financial statements being more relevant by improving
guidance for including, presenting, and disclosing information about component units and equity interest
transactions of a financial reporting entity. This statement did not change the composition of the states
component units.
GASB Statement No. 62 Codification of Accounting and Financial Reporting Guidance Contained in Pre-
November 30, 1989 FASB and AICPA Pronouncements was issued in December 2010. The statement
improves financial reporting by contributing to the GASBs efforts to codify all sources of generally
accepted accounting principles for state and local governments so that they derive from a single source.
This statement had no material impact on the state.
GASB Statement No. 63 Financial Reporting of Deferred Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of
Resources and Net Position was issued in June 2011. The statement improves financial reporting by
standardizing the presentation of deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources and
their effects on a governments net position. This statement renames the residual equity amount as Net
Position rather than Net Assets, and uses Net Investment in Capital Assets rather than Invested in Capital
Assets Net of Related Debt. In addition, this statement requires deferred outflows in resources to be
reported in a separate section following assets and deferred inflows in resources to be reported in a
separate section following liabilities in the statement of financial position. The primary government did not
have any activity to report under these categories. The statements and disclosures have been renamed
as required.
Financial Reporting Entity of the State of Minnesota
This report includes the state departments, agencies, institutions, and organizational units that are
controlled by or dependent upon the Minnesota legislature or its constitutional officers. The state of
Minnesota, as a primary government, consists of all organizations that make up its legal entity. This report
also includes other legally separate organizations as component units. GASB has established criteria for
determining which organizations should be included as component units. Legally separate organizations
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are reported as component units if either the state is financially accountable for the organization or the
nature and significance of the organizations relationship with the state are such that exclusion would
cause the state's financial statements to be misleading. These criteria include the state's ability to appoint
a voting majority of an organization's governing body, and either the states ability to impose its will on
that organization, or the potential for the organization to provide specific financial benefits to, or impose
specific financial burdens on, the state.
Component units may be blended or discretely presented. Blended component units, although legally
separate entities, are, in substance, part of the states operations. Discretely presented component units
are shown separately from the primary government. The Component Units column in the accompanying
financial statements includes the financial data of the states discretely presented component units.
Discretely presented component units are also identified separately in the note disclosures because of
their separate legal status. All discretely presented component units are presented in this report on the
economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting.
Blended Component Unit
Tobacco Securitization Authority (TSA) TSA manages the securitization of the tobacco settlement
revenue. The TSA is composed of a three-member board consisting of commissioners of state
departments. The commissioners direct the operations of TSA. TSA provides services exclusively for the
state; thus, TSA is included as a special revenue fund. Additional information on the sales agreement
between TSA and the state and the refunding of the revenue bonds is located in Note 12 General Long-
Term Liabilities Primary Government.
Discretely Presented Component Units
The following provides a description of the states discretely presented component units. Additional
information is available from the component units separately issued financial statements.
Housing Finance Agency (HFA) HFA provides money for loans and technical assistance for
constructing and rehabilitating housing for families of low and moderate incomes. The HFA board has
seven members who are either heads of state departments or appointed by the governor. HFA is
under the administrative control of a commissioner appointed by the governor. The state has the
ability to significantly influence the programs, projects, and levels of services provided by HFA. HFA
issues bonds in its own name.
Metropolitan Council (MC) MC is responsible for coordinating the planning and development of the
seven-county metropolitan area. MC operates the public transit system and the regional sewage
collection and treatment system. The governor appoints the council members, including the chair,
subject to the advice and consent of the Minnesota senate. The state has the ability to significantly
influence the projects and levels of services provided by MC. The regional administrator, appointed
by the council, is responsible for the administration of council activities. The fiscal year for MC ends
December 31.
University of Minnesota (U of M) U of M was established permanently by the Minnesota
constitution. The state appropriates a large percentage of the U of Ms operating budget. The
legislature elects the twelve-member board of regents, which governs U of M, but the state does not
have direct authority over the management of the university. The state has issued debt for U of M
capital projects. U of M includes several foundations as component units.
Agricultural and Economic Development Board (AEDB) AEDB administers programs for agricultural
and economic development. AEDB has seven members, four of whom are commissioners of state
departments. The state has the ability to significantly influence the programs and projects of AEDB.
AEDB controls the operations of the agriculture resource programs and loans. AEDB may issue
revenue bonds for the purpose of financing development projects.
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National Sports Center Foundation (NSCF) The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission contracts
with NSCF to operate various sports facilities, including the National Sports Center, primarily for
holding youth-oriented athletic and other non-athletic functions and events. Although the facilities
belong to the state, NSCF is responsible for the operating costs and certain improvements to the
facilities. The commission appoints foundation board members, approves the foundation's spending
budget, approves all rates and fees, and owns any reserve funds. The fiscal year for NSCF ends
December 31.
Office of Higher Education (OHE) OHE makes and guarantees loans to qualified post-secondary
students. To fund the loan program, revenue bonds are issued in OHEs name with limitations set by
the legislature. OHE also administers the state grant program. The state provides administrative
funding for these programs. The governor appoints the OHE director with the advice and consent of
the senate.
Public Facilities Authority (PFA) PFA provides assistance to municipalities, primarily for wastewater
treatment construction projects. The state provides funding and administrative services for PFA. PFA
is composed of commissioners from state departments and agencies. The commissioners direct the
operations of the authority and determine the funding for local government projects. PFA issues
revenue bonds to make loans for wastewater treatment facilities.
Rural Finance Authority (RFA) RFA administers a number of state agriculture programs, including
the homestead redemption program, loan restructuring program, and agricultural improvement
program. The board of the authority consists of state department heads and members appointed by
the governor. RFA is under the administrative control of the commissioner of the Department of
Agriculture, who is a member of the board. The state has issued general obligation bond debt for RFA
programs.
Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Plan (WCARP) WCARP is the source of workers'
compensation and employers' liability coverage for Minnesota employers unable to obtain an
insurance policy through the voluntary market. WCARP operations are subject to review by the state
commissioner of the Department of Commerce. The commissioner enters into administrative
contracts, sets premium rates, and makes assessments. The commissioner has the authority to
assess all licensed workers' compensation insurance companies doing business in Minnesota an
amount sufficient to fully fund the obligations of the plan to the extent that the assets of the plan are
inadequate to meet its obligations. The fiscal year for WCARP ends December 31.
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (Authority) The Authoritys mission is to provide for the
construction, financing, and long-term use of a new multi-purpose stadium and related stadium
infrastructure as a venue for professional football and a broad range of other civic, community,
athletic, educational, cultural, and commercial activities. The Authority has five members, including a
chair and two members who are appointed by the governor. The state will provide administrative
funding to the Authority. The fiscal year for the Authority ends December 31. See Note 20 Prior
Period Adjustment, Change in Accounting Principle, Change in Reporting Entity and Change in Fund
Structure for additional information on this new component unit.
A discretely presented component unit is classified as major or nonmajor, depending on its significance
relative to other component units and the nature and significance of the component units relationship to
the primary government. HFA, MC, and U of M are classified as major component units for this report.
Because AEDB and RFA do not issue separately audited financial statements, the combining financial
statements include a Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position and a Statement
of Cash Flows for each of these component units.
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Complete financial statements of the discretely presented component units may be obtained from their
respective administrative offices as follows:
400 Sibley Street, Suite 300
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1998
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
Office of the Controller
205 West Bank Office Building
1300 South Second Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Department of Employment & Economic Development
1st National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite W820
National Sports Center Foundation
National Sports Center
1700 105th Avenue Northeast
Blaine, Minnesota 55449
Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
Affinity Insurance Services, Inc.
5600 West 83
rd
Street
8200 Tower, Suite 1100
390 North Robert Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
900 South 5
th
Street
Related Entities These are entities for which the state is accountable because the state appoints a
voting majority of the board, but for which the state does not have financial accountability. The following
are related entities, but are not included in the reporting entity:
Higher Education Facilities Authority The governor appoints a majority of the board. The Authority
can issue revenue bonds and notes in its name. The state has no statutory authority to affect the
operations of the Authority.
Joint Underwriting Association The state commissioner of the Department of Commerce appoints a
majority of the board. The board establishes the operating plan and determines premium rates and
assessments. Membership in the association is a condition for doing business in the state.
Metropolitan Airports Commission The governor appoints a majority of the voting commissioners.
The state has no statutory authority to directly affect the commission's activities and operations.
Holders of the commission's debt instruments have no recourse against the state.
Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association The state commissioner of the Department of
Labor and Industry appoints, or approves the appointment of, a majority of the board. The association
supports itself solely from revenues derived from premiums charged to association members. The
state has no authority to affect the operations of the association.
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The following organizations, which are included in the primary government, prepare and publish separate
financial reports, which may contain differences in presentation resulting from differing reporting
emphasis. These financial reports may be obtained directly from each organization.
Minnesota State Lottery
2645 Long Lake Road
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
60 Empire Drive, Suite 300
Public Employees Retirement Association
Teachers Retirement Association
State Board of Investment
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Financial Reporting Unit
500 Wells Fargo Place, 30 East 7
th
Street
The financial reports, available from the State Board of Investment, report on investments in investment
pools, which include the majority of the states Fiduciary Funds.
Financial Reporting Structure of the State of Minnesota
The basic financial statements include government-wide and fund financial statements. The government-
wide financial statements report on the state as a whole, while the fund financial statements emphasize
major individual funds and fund types. Both types of statements categorize activities as either
governmental or business-type. Governmental expenditures are classified by function. Each of the states
departments and agencies is included in a functional classification based on its primary mission and
objectives.
Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements (Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities) display
information about the state as a whole, except for its fiduciary activities. These statements include
separate columns for the governmental and business-type activities of the state and its discretely
presented component units. Eliminations have been made in the Statement of Activities so that certain
allocated expenses are recorded only once in the function for which the expenses were made. General
government expenses that benefit state agencies have not been allocated as indirect expenses to the
various functions of the state, but are reported under the general government function.
The focus of the government-wide statements is on financial information of the state as an entity and the
change in the overall financial position of the state as a result of the activities of the fiscal year.
Government-wide financial statements are presented using the economic resources measurement focus
and the accrual basis of accounting. Under the economic resources measurement focus, all economic
resources and obligations of the reporting government, both current and long-term, are reported in the
government-wide statements. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues, expenses, gains, losses,
assets, and liabilities resulting from exchange and exchange-like transactions are recognized when the
exchange takes place. Amounts paid to acquire capital assets are capitalized as assets in the
government-wide financial statements. These amounts are reported as expenditures in the governmental
fund financial statements. Long-term debt is recorded as a liability in the government-wide financial
statements, rather than as an other financing source. Amounts paid to reduce long-term indebtedness of
the reporting government are reported as a reduction of the related liabilities, rather than as expenditures.
In the government-wide Statement of Net Position, both the governmental and business-type activities
are presented on a consolidated basis by column. The statement includes long-term assets and
receivables as well as long-term debt and obligations.
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The government-wide Statement of Activities reports how much of the cost of each functional category
(public safety and corrections, transportation, etc.) is supported by general government revenues (sales
taxes, income taxes, etc.). The Statement of Activities reduces gross expenses, including depreciation, by
related program revenues, and by operating and capital grants and contributions.
Program revenues must be directly associated with, or derived directly from, the function or a business-
type activity. Program revenues include: 1) charges to customers or applicants for goods, services, or
privileges provided by a given function, and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the
operational or capital requirements of a particular function. Operating grants include operating-specific
and discretionary (either operating or capital) grants, while the capital grants column reflects capital-
specific grants. Program revenues are applied against program expenses in the Statement of Activities to
report the net cost of each program.
General revenues normally cover the net costs (program expenses less program revenues) of all
activities. Taxes represent the majority of general revenues. Internally dedicated resources are reported
as general revenues, rather than program revenues.
Fund Financial Statements
Fund financial statements report on the financial operations and position of governmental, proprietary and
fiduciary funds, even though fiduciary funds are excluded from the government-wide financial statements.
The emphasis in fund financial statements is on the major funds in the governmental or enterprise
categories. All remaining governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds are aggregated and reported as
nonmajor funds.
Governmental funds, including the general, special revenue, capital projects, debt service, and
permanent funds, are presented on a current financial resource measurement focus and modified accrual
basis of accounting in the fund financial statements. This presentation is deemed most appropriate to
demonstrate compliance with legal and bond covenant requirements, the source and use of financial
resources, and how the states actual spending conforms to the budget. Because the governmental fund
statements are presented using a different measurement focus and basis of accounting than used in the
governmental column in the government-wide statements, reconciliations explaining the adjustments
required to restate the fund-based financial statements for the government-wide governmental activities
column are included.
Proprietary funds, including the enterprise and internal service funds, are presented on the economic
resource measurement focus and full accrual basis of accounting in the fund financial statements. This is
the same measurement focus and basis of accounting as the government-wide financial statements.
The states fiduciary funds are presented in the fund financial statements by type (pension trust,
investment trust, or agency). These assets are held for the benefit of others and cannot be used for
activities or obligations of the government; therefore, the funds are excluded from the government-wide
statements.
The fund financial statements are presented after the government-wide financial statements. These
statements display information about major funds individually, and nonmajor funds in the aggregate, for
governmental and enterprise funds.
Classification of Funds
The financial position and results of state operations are organized using individual funds. Each fund is a
separate accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts used to record the financial transactions
and balances of that entity. Individual funds have been established as stipulated by legal provisions or by
administrative discretion. The state uses fund accounting, which is designed to demonstrate legal
compliance and to segregate transactions related to certain government functions or activities.
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Governmental Fund Types These funds account for the acquisition, use, and balances of expendable
financial resources and the related current liabilities. Most state operations are accounted for in this fund
category. The fund types included in this category are the General Fund plus special revenue, capital
project, debt service, and permanent funds.
General Fund, which accounts for all financial resources not accounted for and reported in another
fund.
Special revenue funds, which account for revenue sources that are restricted or committed to
expenditure for specific purposes other than debt service or capital projects.
Capital project funds, which account for financial resources that are restricted, committed, or
assigned to expenditure for capital outlays, including the acquisition or construction of capital facilities
and other capital assets. Capital project funds exclude capital-related outflows financed by proprietary
funds or for assets that will be held in trust.
Debt Service Fund, which accounts for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of, most
general obligation long-term debt principal and interest.
Permanent Fund, which accounts for resources that are restricted to the extent that only earnings,
and not principal, may be used for purposes that support the states programs.
The state has two major governmental funds. The General Fund is the principal operating fund used to
account for most of the general activities of the state. The Federal Fund is the states only major special
revenue fund. It receives and disburses federal government grants, reimbursements, recoveries, and
premiums.
Proprietary Fund Types These funds focus on determining net income, changes in net position,
financial position, and cash flows. Generally accepted accounting principles, similar to those used by
private sector businesses, are followed in accounting for these funds. The fund types included in this
category are the enterprise and internal service funds.
Enterprise funds account for activities that charge a fee to external users for goods or services.
Activities of enterprise funds are financed and operated similarly to private business enterprises
where the intent of the governing body is to recover costs primarily through user fees.
Internal service funds account for the financing of goods or services provided by one agency to other
agencies on a cost reimbursement or other basis. The activities reported as internal service funds
include motor pool, central services, employee insurance, technology services, plant management,
and risk management.
The state has two major enterprise funds, the State Colleges and Universities Fund and the
Unemployment Insurance Fund. The State Colleges and Universities Fund accounts for the activities of
the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) System. MnSCU, the largest higher education
system in the state, is a system of public colleges and universities. The Unemployment Insurance Fund
receives unemployment taxes collected from employers and pays unemployment benefits to eligible
individuals.
Fiduciary Funds Types These funds account for assets held by the state in a trustee capacity or as an
agent for individuals, private organizations, or other governmental units. Pension trust, investment trust,
and agency fund types are included in this fund category.
Pension trust funds report retirement funds administered by independent boards for which the state
has a fiduciary role.
Investment trust funds provide an investment vehicle for entities outside the state, including various
public retirement plans.
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The Agency Fund accounts for resources held in a custodial capacity for individuals, private
organizations, or other governmental units. Some examples include resources held for inmates of
correctional facilities or residents of veterans and group homes, sales taxes to be distributed to local
governments, and child support collections to be distributed to custodial parents.
Basis of Accounting, Measurement Focus, and Fund Financial Statement Presentation
All governmental funds focus on the flow of current financial resources and use the modified accrual basis
of accounting. With this measurement focus, only current assets and current liabilities are included on the
balance sheet. Governmental fund operating statements present increases (revenues and other financing
sources) and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) to fund balances. Under the modified
accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized in the period in which they become both
measurable and available to finance operations of the fiscal year, or to liquidate liabilities existing at fiscal
year end. The state considers receivables collected after June 30, but by the close of the books in late
August, to be available, and recognizes these receivables as current year revenues in governmental
funds. Individual income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, and federal grants are the major revenue
sources susceptible to accrual. Receivables not collected by the close of the books in late August are
reported as deferred revenue. In addition, revenues collected in advance, including certain federal grant
revenues to which the state does not yet have legal entitlement, are also reported as deferred revenue
until the related commitment arises, at which time revenue is recognized. Expenditures and related
liabilities are recognized when fund obligations are incurred, except for debt service, compensated
absences, capital leases, pension and other postemployment benefits, and claims and judgments, which
are recorded when due and expected to be liquidated with available financial resources. The following
provides further detail on specific items regarding the modified accrual basis of accounting.
Tax Revenues Tax revenues, excluding property taxes, are recognized in the period they become both
measurable and available to finance expenditures of the current period. Measurable means that taxpayer
liability is supported by sufficient documentation and can be reasonably estimated. The states liability for
anticipated refunds of such taxes is estimated and recorded as reductions in revenue in the period when
the related tax is recognized.
Property Tax Revenues Laws of Minnesota Special Session 2001 established a state general tax
(property tax) against commercial-industrial and seasonal recreational property. The tax is distributed
among counties by applying a uniform rate to the appropriate tax capacities in each county. Levies are
determined based on the formula contained in the laws. The state preliminarily certifies the state general
levy rate to each county no later than November 1 of each year for taxes payable in the following
calendar year. The state certifies the final state general tax levy on January 1 of each year to each
county. Property taxes are due to counties in two installments for each year May 15 and October 15.
The counties pay the state general tax to the state on three dates June 30, December 1, and January
25, for any adjustments or changes. Local units of government, as agents for the state, assess the state
general tax. Property tax is recognized, net of uncollectible amounts, in the period for which the taxes are
levied and the taxes are available.
Federal Revenues Federal revenues, earned by incurring allowable obligations, are recognized at the
same time the related obligation is recognized, with one exception. Trunk Highway Fund (special revenue
fund) expenditures incurred by June 30, but not converted to Federal funding by the close of the federal
fiscal year, are not recognized as federal revenues.
Proprietary, pension trust, and investment trust funds are accounted for using the full accrual basis of
accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned, and expenses are recognized as incurred. The
accrual basis of accounting is also used for contributions, benefits, and refunds paid for defined benefit
and defined contribution pension plans. Agency funds use the accrual basis of accounting but do not
have a measurement focus because agency funds do not recognize revenues and expenses.
Proprietary funds distinguish operating from nonoperating items. Operating revenues and expenses result
from providing services or producing and delivering goods in connection with the proprietary funds
principal ongoing operations. Operating expenses for enterprise and internal service funds include the
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cost of sales and services, administrative expense, and depreciation of capital assets. All other revenues
and expenses are reported as nonoperating items.
Cash Equivalents and Investments
Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments having original maturities
(remaining time to maturity at acquisition) of three months or less. Cash equivalents also include
management pools and money market funds that are used essentially as demand deposit accounts.
Investments Investments are reported at fair value. The basis for determining the fair value of
investments that is not based on market quotations includes analysis of future cash flows, audited
financial statements, and independent appraisals. Investments in derivatives are generally made to
manage the overall risk of the individual managers portfolios to a level satisfactory to the investment
management firm and in accordance with the firms contract with the State Board of Investment. See Note
2 Cash, Investments, and Derivative Instruments for additional information regarding cash, investments,
and derivative instruments.
Inventories
Generally, inventories for governmental funds are recorded as expenditures when purchased and are not
a resource available for appropriation. The exception primarily relates to the Trunk Highway Fund (special
revenue fund) and inventories are valued using weighted-average cost. Inventories maintained by the
various funds are determined by annual and periodic physical counts. Inventories of proprietary funds are
valued using the first-in, first-out, average cost, or specific cost methods.
Securities Lending
Securities on loan for cash collateral and the liabilities resulting from the security lending transactions are
reported on the Statement of Net Position or the Balance Sheet, as appropriate, for the particular fund
type or level of reporting. Securities lending income and rebate and management fees are reported
separately on the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances; the Statement
of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position; or the Statement of Changes in Net Position, as
appropriate for the particular fund type.
Restricted Net Position
Mandatory asset segregations required by bond covenants and other external restrictions are presented
in enterprise funds and discretely presented component units as restricted net position. After liabilities
from restricted assets are paid, any remaining restricted assets in the enterprise funds will be used for
debt service.
Income Tax Credits
The Minnesota Department of Revenue processes several types of tax credits through the individual
income tax system. For financial reporting purposes, income tax credits that are limited by the amount of
the individuals tax liability (before considering such credits) are reported as revenue reductions. In
contrast, credits for Education, Working Family, and Child and Dependent Care may be received even if
they exceed the individuals tax liability. These types of credits are reported as expenditures, rather than
revenue reductions, because the income tax system is, essentially, being used as a filing and payment
mechanism to make grant payments to individuals.
Grant Expenditures and Liabilities Recognition
Grants are defined as nonexchange transactions because the state gives (or receives) value to another
party without receiving (or giving) equal value in return. Grants are normally paid on either a
reimbursement basis or an entitlement basis.
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Reimbursement type grants may be awarded for specific services provided to eligible recipients, or may
be made for eligible types of reimbursements. Grants paid on the reimbursement basis are recognized as
expenditures and liabilities in the year in which the grantee incurs the costs of providing specific services
to eligible recipients or makes eligible types of expenditures.
Entitlement type grants may be based on services provided by the grantee. The intent of the grant is to
help fund such services, but the grant amount is not based on the cost of providing the service(s).
Expenditures and the related liabilities for these types of entitlement grants are recognized as the service
is provided if the amount owed can be reasonably estimated soon after the end of the states fiscal year.
Other types of entitlement grants are not based on the services provided or action taken by the grantee.
Expenditures and the related liabilities for these types of grants are recognized in the fiscal year in which
the resources were appropriated.
Compensated Absences
State employees accrue vacation leave, sick leave, and compensatory leave at various rates within limits
specified in the collective bargaining agreements. Leave balances are liquidated in cash only upon
termination from state employment. The current and noncurrent compensated absences liabilities for
governmental funds are reported only in the government-wide Statement of Net Position. All other fund
types report the liability for compensated absences as a liability of the specific fund.
Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include land, buildings, equipment, infrastructure, and intangible assets, are
reported in the government-wide financial statements and the fund financial statements for proprietary
and fiduciary funds. Capital assets are generally defined by the state as assets with an initial, individual
cost of more than $30,000 for equipment, $300,000 for buildings, and $30,000 to $2,000,000 for internally
generated computer software, depending on the fund type. Capital assets must also have an estimated
useful life of at least three years.
Capital assets are recorded at cost or, for donated assets, at fair value at the date of acquisition. An
inventory of land and buildings was completed in 1985. Historical cost records for older capital assets are
incomplete or not available; therefore, estimated historical costs have been used in these situations.
Permanent School Fund (permanent fund) land is reported at estimated historic cost. The land included in
the Permanent School Fund was granted to the state by the federal government in connection with the
state being admitted to the United States. Tax forfeited land is not included in land inventory because the
state does not take permanent title. When the land is sold, proceeds are distributed to local jurisdictions.
Capital assets are depreciated using the straight-line method generally based on the following useful
lives: 20-50 years for buildings, 20-50 years for large improvements, 20-50 years for easements, 8-12
years for internally generated computer software, 3-10 years for small improvements, and 3-12 years for
equipment. Transportation infrastructure assets using the modified approach, land, construction and
development in progress, permanent easements with indefinite useful lives, and works of art and
historical treasures, such as the state capitol, are not depreciated.
GASB Statement No. 34 allows an alternative (modified) approach to the recording of infrastructure
assets in which costs to maintain and preserve these assets are expensed in lieu of depreciation. The
transportation infrastructure capital assets of pavement and bridges are reported using the modified
approach. In electing to use this option for transportation infrastructure, the state uses an asset
management system which establishes minimum standards and determines, at least every three years,
whether the minimum standards are being met. Disclosures of the minimum standards and the current
status of the states pavement and bridges are included in Required Supplementary Information. See
Note 6 Capital Assets for further information on capital assets.
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Current and Noncurrent Assets
At the government-wide level, assets are classified as either current or noncurrent. Governmental activity
current assets are those, including cash, various receivables, and short-term investments, considered
available for appropriation and expenditure. Current assets in business-type activities are those that are
available or can readily be made available to meet the cost of operating or to pay current liabilities. All
other assets are considered noncurrent. Assets are classified as current or noncurrent in proprietary
funds, but assets are not classified at the fund level for governmental funds.
Noncurrent Liabilities
In the government-wide financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported
as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities or business-type activities column. Long-term
liabilities are the noncurrent portions of liabilities resulting from debt issuances, compensated absences,
closure and postclosure care for landfills, workers compensation claims, supplementary and second
injury benefit claims, pollution remediation obligations, net pension and other postemployment benefit
obligations, and arbitrage rebate requirements. In proprietary fund statements, these liabilities are
reported as liabilities of each individual fund.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts during
the current period. The face amount of the debt issued is reported as other financing sources while
discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not
withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures. In the
government-wide financial statements, bond premiums and discounts are deferred and amortized over
the life of the bonds using the straight-line method.
See Note 12 Long-Term Liabilities Primary Government for further information.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The state offers a deferred compensation plan created in accordance with Internal Revenue Service
Code, Section 457. The State Deferred Compensation Fund (pension trust fund) represents the value of
all assets of the plan. The plan is available to all public employees in the state and is administered by the
Minnesota State Retirement System. Under this plan, compensation is deferred for income tax purposes
in accordance with Section 457 and is not available to employees until termination, retirement, death, or
unforeseeable emergency. In accordance with state statute, effective July 1, 1997, contributions are held
for the exclusive benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries. These amounts are held in trust, in
custodial accounts, or in qualifying contracts, as required by federal law. The State Board of Investment
determines the investment options available to plan participants and oversees the activities of the
investment managers. The majority of the assets of the plan are invested in various mutual funds. The
state is not liable for any investment losses under the plan.
Net Position/Fund Balances and Fund Balance Classification Policies and Procedures
The difference between fund assets and liabilities is Net Position on the government-wide, proprietary,
and fiduciary fund statements and Fund Balances on governmental fund statements.
Net Investment in Capital Assets consists of capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and reduced
by the outstanding balances of bonds, mortgages, notes, or other debt attributable to the acquisition,
construction, or improvement of such assets. Significant unspent related debt proceeds are included in
Restricted for Capital Projects.
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Restricted Net Position represent the portion of net position that are constrained either externally by
parties such as creditors or grantors, or legally through constitution provisions or enabling legislation.
Restricted net position is determined at the fund level. For a fund with more than one revenue stream,
restricted net position is determined by the materiality of any restricted revenues in the fund. When both
restricted and unrestricted net position are available for use, the state policy is to use restricted resources
first.
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report fund balance classifications that comprise a
hierarchy based primarily on the extent to which the state is bound to honor constraints on the specific
purposes for which amounts in those funds can be spent. Fund balance is reported as restricted when
constraints placed on the use of the resources are either externally imposed by creditors, grantors,
contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments; or, imposed by law through constitutional
provisions or enabling legislation. Amounts that can only be used for specific purposes pursuant to
constraints imposed by formal action of the state legislature are reported as committed fund balance.
Those committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the state legislature removes or
changes the specified use by taking the same type of action it employed to commit those amounts.
Amounts that are constrained by the states intent to be used for specific purposes, but are neither
restricted nor committed, are classified as assigned fund balances. Intent is expressed by state officials to
whom the state has delegated the authority to assign amounts to be used for specific purposes.
Unassigned fund balance represents fund balance that has not been assigned to other funds and that has
not been restricted, committed, or assigned to specific purposes within the General Fund. Nonspendable
fund balances include amounts that cannot be spent because they are either not in spendable form or
legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.
The states policy is that restricted amounts are spent first when expenditure is incurred for purposes for
which both restricted or unrestricted (committed, assigned, or unassigned) amounts are available. Within
unrestricted fund balance, the states policy is that committed amounts are reduced first, followed by
assigned amounts, and then unassigned amounts when expenditures are incurred for purposes for which
amounts in any of those unrestricted fund balance classifications could be used.
Budgeting and Budgetary Control
The state operates on a two-year (biennial) budget cycle ending on June 30 of odd-numbered years.
Appropriations in the biennial budget are usually for a single year; however, where specified, single year
appropriations may be carried forward to the following year of the biennium. The governor's budget for the
biennium is developed by Minnesota Management and Budget and presented to the legislature for
approval. Specific appropriations are required for the majority of the expenditures from the General Fund.
The accounts not requiring specific appropriations are considered perspective differences in the
budgetary basis vs. GAAP reconciliation. Specific appropriations are also required for all special revenue
funds except the Federal, Municipal State-Aid Street, County State-Aid Highway, Douglas J. Johnson
Economic Protection Trust, Endowment, and Miscellaneous Special Revenue funds as well as the
Tobacco Securitization Authority Fund (blended component unit). Some appropriations are "open
appropriations" for entitlement type and some interfund transfer programs. In these cases, the amount
that is needed to fulfill the obligation for the fiscal year is made available. There is no limit on the amount
that can be expended for the program. Estimates of the amount needed for such programs are included
in the budget forecast.
Budgetary control is essentially maintained at the departmental level except for certain programs where
control is at the program level. In most departments, upon notifying the governor and legislative
leadership, department heads are permitted to revise budgets by transferring amounts between programs
within their departments.
Unencumbered appropriation balances generally cancel to the fund at the end of the fiscal year.
However, if specifically provided by law, or if statutory authority is invoked by the agency, the
unencumbered balance may be carried forward between fiscal years. The accounting system maintains
two separate ledgers. One is maintained primarily on a modified cash basis of accounting with certain
accrual information and represents the starting point for the financial statements. The second ledger
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tracks information on a budgetary basis of accounting, which approximates a cash basis with the
exception that, at year-end, encumbered amounts are included as expenditures of the year appropriated
for budgetary reporting. The budget ledger controls expenditures by appropriation line item as established
in the legally adopted appropriation bills. A separate report showing the detail of legal level of budgetary
control and actual expenditures is available from Minnesota Management and Budget.
Interfund Activity and Balances
Generally, internal service fund activity has been eliminated from the government-wide statements.
Internal service fund activity from external customers is reported under governmental activities in the
government-wide statements. Interfund receivables and payables have been eliminated from the
government-wide Statement of Net Position, except for residual amounts between governmental and
business-type activities. See Note 5 Interfund Transactions for additional information.
Newly created Agency
During fiscal year 2013, the Department of Commerce received federal funds to establish a Health
Insurance Exchange that facilitates the purchase of qualified health plans. Activities of the Department of
Commerce are reported under the Agriculture, Environment, and Energy function. The 2013 Laws of
Minnesota created the Minnesota Insurance Marketplace (MNsure), a separate state agency. In fiscal
year 2014, activities of MNsure will be accounted for in a separate enterprise fund and reported under the
Health and Human Services function.
Special Item
University of Minnesota (discretely-presented component unit) merged the operations of two component
units into an existing component unit to create one consolidated entity. The merger is considered an
acquisition, and the $460 million impact is reported as a special item.
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Note 2 Cash, Investments, and Derivative Instruments
Primary Government
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The majority of the primary governments cash is held in the state treasury and commingled in state bank
accounts, while the majority of component unit cash is held in separate bank accounts. Cash in individual
funds may be invested separately where permitted by statute; however, cash in most funds is invested as
part of an investment pool. A funds investment with the primary governments cash pools is reported as a
cash equivalent. Where provided by statute, investment earnings of the primary governments pools are
allocated to the individual funds. Earnings for all other participants are credited to the General Fund.
Deposits
Minnesota Statutes, Section 9.031, requires that deposits be secured by depository insurance or a
combination of depository insurance and collateral securities held in the states name by an agent of the
state. The statute further requires that the insurance and collateral shall be in an amount sufficient to
ensure that the deposits do not exceed 90 percent of the sum of the insured amounts and the fair value of
the collateral.
Investments
The State Board of Investment (SBI) manages the majority of the states investments. All investments
undertaken by SBI are governed by the standards codified in Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 11A and
356A. Minnesota Statutes, Section 11A.24, broadly restricts investments of the primary government to
obligations and stocks of United States and Canadian governments, their agencies and registered
corporations, other international securities, short-term obligations of specified high quality, restricted
participation as a limited partner in venture capital, real estate, or resource equity investments, and
restricted participation in registered mutual funds.
Funds not invested by SBI are primarily Minnesota State Colleges and Universities funds. Investments
for these funds must also conform to the above statutes and may be further restricted by bond indentures.
Generally, when applicable, the statutes limit investments to those rated by a nationally recognized rating
agency within the top four quality ratings categories. The statutes further prescribe the maximum
percentage of fund assets that may be invested in various asset classes and contain specific restrictions
to ensure the quality of the investments.
SBI is authorized to establish, and has established, combined investment funds used by participating
public retirement and nonretirement funds. Retirement and nonretirement funds may not be commingled.
Each investment fund has its own characteristics, including investment objective and risk characteristics.
Within statutory requirements and based on detailed analyses of each fund, SBI has established
investment guidelines and benchmarks for all funds under its management. These investment guidelines
and benchmarks are tailored to the particular needs of each fund and specify investment objectives, risk
tolerance, asset allocation, investment management structure, and specific performance standards.
Investment Derivative Instruments
Minnesota Statutes, Section 11A.24, provides that any agreement for put and call options and futures
contracts may only be entered into with a fully offsetting amount of cash or securities. This provision
applies to foreign currency forward contracts used to offset the currency risk of a security. All other
derivatives are exchange traded. The purpose of the SBI derivative activity is to equitize cash in the
portfolio, to adjust the duration of the portfolio, or to offset current futures positions.
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The cash inflows, cash outflows, and changes in fair value of investment derivatives are reported as
investment income. The June 30, 2013, fair value of investment derivatives is reported as investments.
Synthetic Guaranteed Investment Contract (SGIC): SBI maintains a fully benefit-responsive SGIC for the
Supplemental Investment Pool - Fixed Interest Account of the pension trust and investment trust funds
portfolio. The investment objective of the Fixed Interest Account is to protect investors in defined
contribution and deferred compensation plans from loss of their original investment and to provide a
competitive interest rate. On June 30, 2013, the SGIC had a portfolio of well diversified high quality
investment grade fixed income securities with a fair value of $1,271,060,000 that is $27,937,000 in
excess of the value protected by the wrap contract. The Fixed Income Account also includes a liquid
investment pool with a fair value of $303,133,000.
The following table summarizes, by derivative type, the investment derivative activity and June 30
positions for fiscal year 2013:
Primary Government
Derivative Activity for the Year Ended June 30, 2013
By Derivative Type
(In Thousands)
Change in Fair
Value
Year End
Notional
Amount
Year End Fair
Value
Futures $ 20,862 $ 130,029 $ -
Fiduciary Activities:
Futures $ 66,172 $ 323,366 $ -
Futures Options Bought (318) 4,470 353
Futures Options Written 1,556 (8,595) (1,391)
Fixed Income Options Written 75 - -
FX Forwards 4,313 372,593 (641)
Warrants/Stock Rights (43) 971 407
$ 71,755 $ 692,805 $ (1,272)
Credit Risk: Minnesota is exposed to credit risk through ten counter parties in foreign currency forward
(FX Forward) contracts used to offset the currency risk of a security. The state's FX Forward counter
parties combined exposes the state to a maximum loss of $2,955,000 should these counter parties fail to
perform. These counter parties have S&P credit ratings of A or better.
Foreign Currency Risk: Currency futures and foreign stock index futures are exposed to foreign currency
risk. Their currency risks are included in the investment Foreign Currency Risk schedule of this note.
Component Unit Derivative Activity: Derivative activity of the states component units is disclosed in the
last section of this note.
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Interest Rate Risk Investments
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates of debt investments will adversely affect the fair
value of an investment. The state does not have a policy on interest rate risk. The contracts between SBI
and investment managers contain the guidelines and limitations regarding interest rate risk. Debt
securities are constrained around the quality rating, sector mix, and duration of the Barclays Capital U.S.
Aggregate Bond index. Interest rate risk information is presented using the weighted average maturity
method, which expresses investment time horizons, the period when investments become due and
payable in years or months, weighted to reflect the dollar size of individual investments within investment
type.
Credit Risk of Debt Security Investments
Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its obligations.
Minnesota Statutes limit investments in debt securities to the top four quality ratings categories by a
nationally recognized rating agency. The state does not have a credit risk policy that is more stringent
than the statutory requirements. The contracts between SBI and investment managers include guidelines
or limitations regarding credit risk.
Primary Government
Governmental, Proprietary, and Agency Funds
Investments and Cash Equivalent Investments
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Lower of S & P or Moody
S & P Equivalent Rating
Fair Value
Weighted
Average
Maturity
(Years)
AA or
Better
BBB
to A
BB or
Lower
Not
Rated
Debt Securities:
U.S. Treasury $ 805,023 1.88 100% - - -
U.S. Agencies 687,768 1.52 100% - - -
Mortgage-backed Securities 174,978 4.05 95% 3% 2% -
State or Local Government Bonds 148,693 4.36 96% 3% - 1%
Corporate Bonds 1,791,661 2.43 33% 63% 2% 2%
Yankee Bonds 170,146 2.21 60% 38% 2% -
Short Term Notes 4,826,070 0.19 10% 1% - 89%
Total Debt Securities $ 8,604,339
Equity Investments:
Corporate Stock $ 973,475
Other Investments:
Escheat Property $ 13,806
Money Market Accounts 10,401
Total Other Investments $ 24,207
Total Investments $ 9,602,021
(1)
(1)
Total investments are less than the amount shown on the face of the financial statements as amounts do not
include cash on hand.
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Primary Government
Pension Trust and Investment Trust Funds
Investments and Cash Equivalent Investments
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Lower of S & P or Moody
S & P Equivalent Rating
Fair Value
Weighted
Average
Maturity
(Years)
AA or
Better
BBB
to A
BB or
Lower
Not
Rated
Debt Securities:
U.S. Treasury $ 3,011,392 7.99 100% - - -
U.S. Agencies 735,273 5.16 99% 1% - -
Mortgage-backed Securities 4,197,236 5.00 84% 4% 3% 9%
Yankee Bonds 701,176 6.96 24% 66% 6% 4%
State or Local Government Bonds 157,482 18.80 29% 71% - -
Corporate Bonds 2,913,768 8.25 7% 78% 13% 2%
Foreign Country Bonds 33,635 6.05 31% 33% 36% -
Asset-backed Securities 433,828 2.82 44% 14% 8% 34%
Short Term Notes 3,239,110 0.23 8% - - 92%
FX Forwards (641) N/A - - - 100%
Total Debt Securities $ 15,422,259
Other Investments:
Guaranteed Investment Account
Synthetic Guaranteed Investment
Contract (GIC) $ 1,243,123
Short Term Investments Pool 303,133
Total Guaranteed Investment Account $ 1,546,256
Futures Options (1,038)
Mutual Funds 5,107,030
Total Other Investments $ 6,652,248
Equity Investments:
Corporate Stock $ 31,365,710
Alternative Equities 7,346,775
Stock Rights/Warrants 407
Total Equity Investments $ 38,712,892
Total Investments $ 60,787,399
(1)
(1)
Total investments do not include $192,180 of cash that is included in the cash and cash equivalent investments line
on the pension and investment trust funds statements.
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Concentration of Credit Risk Investments
Concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of a governments investment in
a single issuer. The state does not have a formal policy regarding concentration of credit risk for rated
corporate debt securities that are among the top four quality categories. For other types of investments,
Minnesota Statutes, Section 11A.24, established the following parameters:
Unrated Corporate Obligations
Aggregate value may not exceed five percent of the market or book value, whichever is less, of the
fund being invested.
SBIs participation is limited to 50 percent of a single offering.
SBIs participation is limited to 25 percent of the issuers unrated obligations.
Corporate Stock
Aggregate value of corporate stock may not exceed 85 percent of the market or book value,
whichever is less, of a fund.
Generally, investment in corporate stock may not exceed five percent of the total outstanding shares
of any one corporation.
The state did not have concentration of credit risk over five percent as of June 30, 2013.
Foreign Currency Risk Investments
Foreign currency risk is the risk that changes in currency exchange rates will adversely affect the fair
value of an investment or a deposit. SBI has established guidelines to be used by investment managers
for international investing. Under these guidelines, countries are categorized based on a countrys legal
structures and standings regarding worker and human rights issues. Managers may invest in countries
with legal structures that generally respect the rights of workers and human rights without additional
notification of SBI. Investment managers who wish to invest in other countries must either notify SBI in
writing or appear before SBI, depending on the country involved. Managers with authority to invest in
foreign securities are given authority to hedge foreign currency through forward contracts to avoid
currency losses.
The primary government, excluding pension trust and investment trust funds, had no exposure to foreign
currency risk as of June 30, 2013.
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Pension Trust and Investment Trust Funds
Foreign Currency Risk
International Investment Securities at Fair Value
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Currency Cash Debt Equity
Australian Dollar $ 4,802 $ - $ 384,237
Brazilian Real 203 - 101,828
Canadian Dollar 5,316 12,373 501,877
Danish Krone 79 - 81,304
Euro Currency 18,957 30,036 1,612,349
Hong Kong Dollar 3,706 - 478,550
Indian Rupee 279 - 149,268
Indonesian Rupiah 120 - 55,722
Japanese Yen 16,073 - 1,301,228
New Taiwan Dollar 157 - 96,589
Norwegian Krone 201 - 55,132
Pound Sterling 10,390 19,713 1,246,794
Singapore Dollar 1,412 - 86,407
South African Rand 131 - 57,410
South Korean Won 237 - 208,836
Swedish Krona 1,711 - 160,758
Swiss Franc 205 - 504,083
Other 854 - 361,692
Total $ 64,833 $ 62,122 $ 7,444,064
Custodial Risk Investments
Custodial risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of a failure of the counterparty, the state will not
be able to recover the value of the investment or collateral securities that are in the possession of an
outside party. Investments are held in the states name and collateral for repurchase agreements is held
in the states name by third party agents. The primary government does not have a formal policy for
custodial credit risk.
Securities Lending
Minnesota Statutes do not prohibit the state from participating in securities lending transactions. The state
has, by a Securities Lending Authorization Agreement, authorized State Street Bank and Trust Company
(State Street) to act as agent in lending state securities to approved borrowers. State Street, as agent,
enters into Securities Loan Agreements with borrowers.
During the fiscal year, State Street lent, on behalf of the state, certain securities held by State Street as
custodian and received cash or other collateral including securities issued or guaranteed by the United
States government. State Street does not have the ability to pledge or sell collateral securities absent a
borrower default. Borrowers were required to deliver collateral for each loan in amounts equal to at least
100 percent of the fair value of the loaned securities.
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Pursuant to the Securities Lending Authorization Agreement, State Street had an obligation to indemnify
the state in the event of default by a borrower. No borrower failed to return loaned securities or pay
distributions thereon during the fiscal year that resulted in a declaration or notice of default.
During the fiscal year, the state and the borrowers maintained the right to terminate securities lending
transactions upon notice. The cash collateral received on each loan, together with the cash collateral of
other qualified tax-exempt plan lenders, was invested in a collective investment pool. As of June 30,
2013, such investment had an average duration of 13.73 days and an average weighted maturity of 32.84
days for USD collateral.
Because the loans were terminable at will, their duration did not generally match the duration of the
investments made with cash collateral. On June 30, 2013, the state had no credit risk exposure to
borrowers because the amounts the state owed the borrowers exceeded the amounts the borrowers
owed the state.
The fair value of collateral held and the fair value of securities on loan for the state as of June 30, 2013,
were $9,139,033,000 and $8,757,232,000, respectively. Some component units that are allocated a
portion of the collateral have a December 31 year end.
Component Units
As of June 30, 2013, Housing Finance Agency (HFA) had $379,670,000 of cash and cash equivalents
and $1,073,553,000 of investments. As of June 30, 2013, $368,027,000 of deposits and $1,013,502,000
of investment securities were subject to custodial credit risk. HFA investments have weighted average
maturities ranging from under one month (certificates of deposit) to 3.6 28.1 years.
HFA cash equivalents included $11,643,000 of investment agreements, which are generally
uncollateralized interest-bearing contracts. As of June 30, 2013, all the investment agreement providers
had a Standard & Poors long-term credit rating of AA- and a Moodys long-term credit rating of A1. The
individual investment agreements were unrated. Substantially all of the agreements contain termination
clauses so that HFA may withdraw funds early if credit ratings deteriorate below specified levels and
remedial action is not taken.
HFA investments had an estimated fair market value of $1,073,553,000 as of June 30, 2013. Included in
these investments were $10,493,000 in U.S. Treasuries (not rated), and $925,340,000 in U.S. Agencies
having a Standard & Poors rating of AA+ and Moodys Investors Services rating of Aaa. An additional
$49,565,000 in municipal debt investments had a Standard & Poors rating of AA and Moodys Investors
Services rating of Aa2.
HFA had investments in single issuers as of June 30, 2013, excluding investments issued or explicitly
guaranteed by the U.S. Government that exceeded five percent or more of total investments. These
investments of $96,693,000 were issued by Federal National Mortgage Association.
HFA has entered into interest rate swap agreements to hedge its issuance of variable rate mortgage
revenue bonds for the objective of reducing HFAs cost of capital compared to using long-term fixed rate
bonds. These interest rate swap agreements have been determined to be effective hedges by HFAs
consultant and are reported at fair value as of June 30, 2013, as Interest Rate Swap Agreements
deferred inflows of resources. The change in fair value for fiscal year 2013 is reported in Deferred Loss
on Interest Swap Agreements deferred outflows of resources.
As of June 30, 2013, HFA had eight and six interest rate swap agreements with counterparties the Bank
of New York Mellon and Royal Bank of Canada for total notional amounts of $185,015,000 and
$157,800,000 having fair values of ($11,143,000) and ($16,286,000), respectively. For these
counterparties, respectively, the increase in fair values for fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, were
$6,703,000 and $5,503,000.
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The fair value of the swap represents HFAs potential exposure to credit risk. The counterparties, the
Bank of New York Mellon and Royal Bank of Canada, have been rated by Moodys as Aa1, and Aa3,
respectively, and by Standard & Poors as AA-, and AA-, respectively.
All swaps are pay-fixed/receive variable with initial notional amounts that matched the original principal
amounts and have terms which reduce the notional amounts to approximately follow the anticipated
reductions in outstanding principal. HFA has also purchased the right, generally based upon a 300
percent PSA prepayment rate (the standard prepayment model of the Security Industries and Financial
Market Association) on the underlying mortgage loans, to further reduce the notional balances of the
swaps as necessary to match outstanding principal amounts of the associated bonds. HFA also has the
right to terminate outstanding swaps in whole or in part at any time if it is not in default. The swap
contracts may also be terminated by the counterparties but are generally limited to HFA payment default
or other HFA defaults that remain uncured for 30 days.
The variable rate HFA pays on its bonds resets weekly, but the variable rate received on its swaps is
based upon a specified percentage of the one month taxable LIBOR rate or the SIMFA index rate. This
exposes HFA to basis risk (the risk that the rates do not equal), and this risk will vary over time due to
inter-market conditions.
HFA assumes the risk that changes in the tax code may vary from the historical long-term relationship
between taxable and tax-exempt short-term interest rates for economic reasons.
As of December 31, 2012, Metropolitan Council (MC), had $263,852,000 in cash and cash equivalents
and $802,946,000 in investments. Of this amount, $796,227,000 was subject to rating. Using the
Moodys Investors Services rating scale, $662,423,000 of these investments were rated Aaa while
$133,804,000 were not rated. U.S. Treasury State and Local Government Securities (SLGS) of
$273,036,000 and net outstanding checks of $2,465,000 comprise the remaining cash and investment
amount.
MC has investment policies to address its various types of investment risks. Several MC investment
holdings are subject to custodial credit risk. Of the $198,829,000 U.S. agency investments, MC has a
custodial credit risk exposure of $2,007,000 because the related securities are held by a custodial agent
in the brokers name.
MC has adopted a simulation model of reporting investment sensitivity to fluctuation in interest rates.
Assumptions are made of interest rate changes of 50, 100, 150, and 200 basis points with interest rate
changes occurring on December 31, 2012. The investment portfolio has an average yield of 1.32 percent,
modified duration of 4.2 years, effective duration of 2.5 years, and convexity of -0.79.
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The following table presents the estimated fair value of MC investments subject to interest rate risk using
the simulation model.
Major Component Unit
Fair Value of Investments
As of December 31, 2012
(In Thousands)
Estimated Fair
Value
Fair Value of Portfolio Before Basis
Point Increase $ 1,068,113
Fair Value of Portfolio After Basis
Point Increase of:
50 Points $ 1,073,464
100 Points $ 1,063,932
150 Points $ 1,054,549
200 Points $ 1,044,555
MC has used commodity futures as an energy forward pricing mechanism (EFPM) permitted by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.1293. Statutorily, MC may not hedge more than 100% of the projected
consumption of any of its commodities and only up to 23 months into the future. Since 2004, MC has
hedged most of its annual diesel fuel consumption but discontinued its fuel hedging for one fund and
natural gas hedging for all funds in 2012. The hedging transactions are separate from fuel purchase
transactions. For 2012, MC performed a statistical analysis and determined that the liquidated hedges
were essentially effective.
As of December 31, 2012, MC had 273 New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) heating oil futures
contracts (11.5 million gallons) acquired from August 26, 2011, through December 11, 2012, to terminate
on dates from January 31, 2013, through November 28, 2014. As of December 31, 2012, the heating oil
futures contracts had a fair value of $34,230,000.
MC is using NYMEX heating oil futures to hedge diesel fuel consumption. MC will be exposed to basis
risk if the prices significantly deviate from each other. Historically, there has been a strong correlation
between the two products.
As of June 30, 2013, University of Minnesota (U of M), including its discretely presented component units,
had $354,493,000 of cash and cash equivalents and $4,138,461,000 of investments. U of Ms discretely
presented component units do not classify investments according to risk because these entities prepare
their financial statements under standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Excluding
discretely presented component units, U of M reported cash and cash equivalents of $281,011,000 and
investments of $1,978,690,000.
Beginning December 31, 2010, and ending December 31, 2012, all non-interest-bearing accounts were
fully insured, regardless of balance, at qualified FDIC-insured institutions. As of June 30, 2013, U of Ms
bank balance of $203,130,000 was uninsured and uncollateralized.
U of M maintains centralized management for substantially all of its cash and investments. The Board of
Regents establishes U of Ms investment policies and objectives. U of M uses internal investment pools
designed to meet respective investment objectives within established risk parameters for each pool.
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U of M has established policies to address the various types of investment risks. U of M uses Standard &
Poors ratings and duration as a measure of a debt investments exposure to fair value changes arising
from changing interest rates. As of June 30, 2013, $1,283,980,000 of investment in securities was subject
to quality rating and interest rate risk. This amount was rated as follows:
$1,024,315,000 was rated AA or better
$259,665,000 was not rated
The securities subject to interest rate risk were comprised of the following:
$725,299,000 in government agencies with weighted average maturities of 3.1 to 3.5 years
$93,636,000 in mortgage-backed securities with a weighted average maturity of 20.6 years
$205,380,000 in cash and cash equivalents with a weighted average maturity of 0.0 years
$224,655,000 in mutual funds with a weighted average maturity of 5.7 years
As of June 30, 2013, U of M had $167,250,000 of equity investments subject to foreign currency risk. The
two largest components of this amount are $53,281,000 in Euro Currency and $32,336,000 in British
Pound Sterling.
As of June 30, 2013, the U of M has one pay-fixed, receive-variable swap that is considered ineffective.
At June 30, 2013, the total fair value was ($11,899,000), with changes in fair value reported as
investment income.
U of M is exposed to interest rate risk, termination risk (upon default of the other party), and basis risk.
Nonmajor Component Units
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments
As of December 31, 2012, or June 30, 2013, as applicable
(In Thousands)
Component Unit
Cash and Cash
Equivalents Investments
Agricultural and Economic Development Board $ 3,313 $ 18,838
National Sports Center Foundation 1,015 -
Office of Higher Education 369,602 -
Public Facilities Authority 446,343 39,284
Rural Finance Authority 19,490 -
Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan 9,769 269,371
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority 2,974 8,701
Total $ 852,506 $ 336,194
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Note 3 Disaggregation of Receivables
Primary Government
Components of Net Receivables
Government-wide
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
General Fund
(2)
Federal Fund
Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
(1)
Total
Taxes:
Corporate and Individual $ 937,539 $ - $ - $ 937,539
Sales and Use 403,972 - 23,852 427,824
Property 425,191 - - 425,191
Health Care Provider 299,123 - 90,534 389,657
Motor Vehicle/Fuel - - 72,448 72,448
Child Support 61,990 63,130 234 125,354
Workers Compensation - - 109,668 109,668
Other 568,295 209,383 103,388 881,066
Net Receivables $ 2,696,110 $ 272,513 $ 400,124 $ 3,368,747
State Colleges
and Universities
Unemployment
Insurance
Nonmajor
Enterprise Funds Total
Insurance Premiums $ - $ 501,839 $ - $ 501,839
Tuition and Fees 57,657 - - 57,657
Other - - 31,228 31,228
Net Receivables $ 57,657 $ 501,839 $ 31,228 $ 590,724
Total Government-wide Net Receivables $ 3,959,471
(1)
Includes $4,394 Internal Service Funds.
(2)
Includes $1,614 Interfund Receivables from Fiduciary Funds reclassified to Accounts Receivable on
the Government-wide Statement of Net Position.
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Accounts receivable are reported net of allowances for uncollectible amounts. Significant uncollectible
amounts are:
Corporate and Individual Taxes $178,599,000
Sales and Use Taxes $55,297,000
Child Support $271,083,000
Receivable balances not expected to be collected within one year are:
Corporate and Individual Taxes $128,882,000
Sales and Use Taxes $61,818,000
Child Support $121,301,000
Health Care Provider $134,224,000
Other Receivables $83,158,000
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Note 4 Loans and Notes Receivable
Primary Government
Loans and Notes Receivable, Net of Allowance
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
General
Fund
Federal
Fund
Nonmajor
Special
Revenue
Funds
Capital
Projects
Funds
State
Colleges
and
Universities
Fund
Student Loan Program $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 32,193
Economic Development 35,594 1,936 43,107 - -
School Districts 45,111 - - - -
Agricultural, Environmental
and Energy Resources - - 65,178 - -
Transportation - - 16,359 131 -
Other 4,187 - 2,711 - -
Total $ 84,892 $ 1,936 $ 127,355 $ 131 $ 32,193
Component Units
Loans and Notes Receivable
(In Thousands)
Housing Finance Authority $ 1,638,515
Metropolitan Council 49,377
University of Minnesota 73,381
Agricultural and Economic Development Board 1,048
Office of Higher Education 659,968
Public Facilities Authority 1,785,526
Rural Finance Authority 51,924
Total $ 4,259,739
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Note 5 Interfund Transactions
Primary Government
During normal operations, the state processes routine transactions between funds, including loans,
expenditures, and transfers of resources for administrative and program services, debt service, and
compliance with legal mandates.
In the fund financial statements, these transactions are generally recorded as transfers in/out and
interfund receivables/payables. Transfers generally represent legally authorized transfers between funds
authorized to receive revenue and funds authorized to make expenditures, and do not represent
reimbursement of expenditures.
Primary Government
Interfund Receivables and Payables
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Due to the General Fund From:
Federal Fund $ 71,925
Nonmajor Governmental Funds 28,337
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds 13,674
Fiduciary Funds 1,614
Total Due to General Fund From Other Funds $ 115,550
Due to the Federal Fund From:
Nonmajor Governmental Funds $ 6,122
State Colleges and Universities Fund 5,300
Unemployment Insurance Fund 888
Total Due to Federal Fund From Other Funds $ 12,310
Due to the State Colleges and Universities Fund From:
General Fund $ 457
Total Due to State Colleges and Universities Fund From Other Funds $ 30,199
Due to the Nonmajor Enterprise Funds From:
General Fund $ 186
Total Due to Nonmajor Enterprise Funds From Other Funds $ 2,259
Due to Fiduciary Funds From:
General Fund $ 1
Total Due to Fiduciary Funds From Other Funds $ 6,396
Due to the Nonmajor Governmental Funds From:
General Fund $ 53,882
Unemployment Insurance Fund 18,751
Total Due to Nonmajor Governmental Funds From Other Funds $ 203,978
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Primary Government
Interfund Transfers
Year Ended June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Transfers to the General Fund From:
Federal Fund $ 36,289
Internal Service Funds 26,304
Total Transfers to General Fund From Other Funds $ 585,104
Transfers to the Federal Fund From:
General Fund $ 4
Unemployment Insurance Fund 123
Total Transfers to Federal Fund From Other Funds $ 1,944
Transfers and Capital Contributions to the State Colleges and
Universities Fund From:
Nonmajor Governmental Funds Capital Contributions 88,497
Total Transfers and Capital Contributions to State Colleges
and Universities Fund From Other Funds $ 641,743
Transfers to Fiduciary Funds From:
Total Transfers to Fiduciary Funds From Other Funds $ 64,854
Transfers to the Nonmajor Governmental Funds From:
Federal Fund 47
Unemployment Insurance Fund 23,700
Total Transfers to Nonmajor Governmental Funds From Other Funds $ 786,821
Transfers and Capital Contributions to the Nonmajor Enterprise Funds From:
Total Transfers and Capital Contributions to Nonmajor Enterprise
Funds From Other Funds $ 8,347
Transfers and Capital Contributions to Internal Service Funds From:
Total Transfers and Capital Contributions to Internal Service Funds
From Other Funds $ 1,678
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Component Units
Primary Government and Component Units
Receivables and Payables
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Due From
Primary
Government
Due To
Primary
Government
Component Units
Major Component Units:
Metropolitan Council $ 65,405 $ -
University of Minnesota 4,568 26,670
Total Major Component Units $ 69,973 $ 26,670
Nonmajor Component Units $ 15,180 $ 80,867
Total Component Units
$ 85,153 $ 107,537
Due From
Component
Units
Due To
Component
Units
Primary Government
Major Governmental Funds:
General Fund $ 2,385 $ 2,047
Federal Fund - 1,787
Total Major Governmental Funds $ 2,385 $ 3,834
Nonmajor Governmental Funds $ 88,664 $ 4,064
Nonmajor Enterprise Funds - 17
Total Primary Government
$ 91,049 $ 7,915
(1)
(1)
Due to component units on the Government-wide Statement of Net Position totals $23,095
and includes $15,180 of loans payable to the Public Facilities Authority (component unit)
that are not fund level liabilities.
The Due To Primary Government balance exceeds the Due From Component Units balance by
$16,488,000 because Metropolitan Council, Workers Compensation Assigned Risk Plan, and National
Sports Center Foundation use a different fiscal year end than the primary government. The $77,238,000
difference between the Due From Primary Government balance and the Due To Component Units
balance is also due to these different fiscal year ends as well as the $15,180,000 loans payable disclosed
above.
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Note 6 Capital Assets
Primary Government
Primary Government
Capital Asset Activity
Government-wide Governmental Activities
(In Thousands)
Beginning Additions Deductions Ending
Land $ 2,114,604 $ 66,044 $ (12,612) $ 2,168,036
Buildings, Structures, Improvements 30,768 8,102 38,870
Construction in Progress 265,193 113,500 (123,098) 255,595
Development in Progress 29,947 41,349 (2,150) 69,146
Infrastructure
(1)
8,184,515 328,125 (32,470) 8,480,170
Easements 324,203 18,068 (7,538) 334,733
Art and Historical Treasures 3,731 1,262 (394) 4,599
Total Capital Assets not Depreciated $ 10,952,961 $ 576,450 $ (178,262) $ 11,351,149
Buildings, Structures, Improvements $ 2,551,589 $ 120,320 $ (44,574) $ 2,627,335
Infrastructure 167,869 35,105 (3,875) 199,099
Internally Generated Computer 67,010 8,849 (1,751) 74,108
Easements 4,090 121 4,211
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures 619,178 65,127 (43,093) 641,212
Total Capital Assets Depreciated $ 3,409,736 $ 229,522 $ (93,293) $ 3,545,965
Accumulated Depreciation for:
(1)
$ (990,231) $ (65,748) $ 27,455 $ (1,028,524)
Infrastructure (50,528) (3,504) 540 (53,492)
Easements (663) (117) (780)
Internally Generated Computer (5,630) (11,635) (17,265)
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures (407,630) (44,755) 34,867 (417,518)
Total Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,454,682) $ (125,759) $ 62,862 $ (1,517,579)
Total Capital Assets Depreciated, Net $ 1,955,054 $ 103,763 $ (30,431) $ 2,028,386
Governmental Act. Capital Assets, Net $ 12,908,015 $ 680,213 $ (208,693) $ 13,379,535
(1)
Prior year amount has been restated for the prior period adjustment.
Prior Period Adjustment Governmental Activities: During fiscal year 2013, nondepreciable infrastructure
increased by $86,908,000 resulting in a prior period adjustment. This increase was attributable to the
capitalization of bridge and pavement costs that were previously expensed as system preservation at the
Minnesota Department of Transportation. Additionally during fiscal year 2013, building accumulated
depreciation decreased by $29,923,000 resulting in a prior period adjustment. This decrease was
attributable to a change in the method of depreciation to align internal rate development with depreciation
in the accounting system at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. These changes have been
reflected as an adjustment to the beginning balances.
Capital outlay expenditures in the governmental funds totaled $646,086,000 for fiscal year 2013.
Donations of general capital assets received during fiscal year 2013 were valued at $18,246,000.
Transfers of $119,545,000 were primarily from construction in progress for completed projects. Additions
in internal service funds were $22,095,000.
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General capital assets purchased with resources provided by outstanding capital lease agreements in
governmental activities as of June 30, 2013, consisted of equipment with a cost of $3,706,000 and
buildings with a cost of $180,050,000.
Primary Government
Capital Asset Activity
Government-wide Business-type Activities and Fiduciary Funds
(In Thousands)
Beginning Additions Deductions Ending
Land $ 88,420 $ 1,312 $ (114) $ 89,618
Construction in Progress 192,153 184,375 (195,413) 181,115
Total Capital Assets not Depreciated $ 280,573 $ 185,687 $ (195,527) $ 270,733
(1)
$ 2,845,802 $ 204,807 $ (6,226) $ 3,044,383
Library Collections 46,124 5,935 (7,021) 45,038
Internally Generated Computer 15,695 1,233 (2,109) 14,819
Total Capital Assets Depreciated $ 3,241,178 $ 237,970 $ (26,662) $ 3,452,486
Buildings, Structures, Improvements $ (1,250,527) $ (88,736) $ 5,093 $ (1,334,170)
Library Collections (27,206) (6,435) 7,021 (26,620)
Internally Generated Computer (8,128) (2,332) 2,109 (8,351)
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures (220,825) (23,245) 11,560 (232,510)
Total Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,506,686) $ (120,748) $ 25,783 $ (1,601,651)
Total Capital Assets Depreciated, Net $ 1,734,492 $ 117,222 $ (879) $ 1,850,835
Business-type Act. Capital Assets, Net $ 2,015,065 $ 302,909 $ (196,406) $ 2,121,568
Fiduciary Funds
Land $ 429 $ $ $ 429
Total Capital Assets not Depreciated $ 429 $ $ $ 429
Buildings $ 29,764 $ 650 $ (649) $ 29,765
Total Capital Assets Depreciated $ 39,485 $ 6,109 $ (2,020) $ 43,574
Buildings $ (8,200) $ (764) $ $ (8,964)
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures
(2)
(4,244) (615) 1,160 (3,699)
Total Accumulated Depreciation $ (12,444) $ (1,379) $ 1,160 $ (12,663)
Total Capital Assets Depreciated, Net $ 27,041 $ 4,730 $ (860) $ 30,911
Fiduciary Funds, Capital Assets, Net $ 27,470 $ 4,730 $ (860) $ 31,340
(1)
Prior year amount has been restated for the prior period adjustment.
(2)
Additions include $51 in accumulated depreciation on a transfer.
Prior Period Adjustment Business-type Activities: During fiscal year 2013, Buildings, Structures,
Improvements increased by $10,541,000 resulting in a prior period adjustment. This increase was
attributable to the capitalization of miscellaneous towers related to the 911 Services Fund (Enterprise
Fund) by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. These changes have been reflected as an
adjustment to the beginning balances.
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Primary Government
Depreciation Expense
Government-wide
(In Thousands)
Agricultural, Environmental & Energy Resources $ 10,758
Economic and Workforce Development 1,427
General Education 5,526
General Government 20,088
Health and Human Services 21,460
Public Safety and Corrections 25,757
Transportation 30,656
Total Governmental Activities $ 125,759
Business-type Activities:
State Colleges and Universities $ 107,890
Lottery 836
Other 11,971
Total Business-type Activities $ 120,697
Primary Government
Significant Project Authorizations and Commitments
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Administration Transportation
Authorization $ 191,633 $ 751,613
Less: Expended through June 30, 2013 (74,615) (418,530)
Less: Unexpended Commitment (66,405) (92,879)
Remaining Available Authorization $ 50,613 $ 240,204
Land in the Permanent School Fund was donated by the federal government and valued at the estimated
fair value at the time of donation. Total acres on June 30, 2013, were 2,520,986.
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Component Units
Component Units
Capital Assets
(In Thousands)
Major Component Units
Housing
Finance
Agency
Metropolitan
Council
University of
Minnesota
Nonmajor
Component
Units Totals
Land and Improvements $ $ 221,705 $ 91,090 $ 9,952 $ 322,747
Construction in Progress 821,928 278,103 1,100,031
Museums and Collections 54,695 54,695
Permanent Easement 2 2
Buildings and Improvements 3,222,297 3,505,467 122,346 6,850,110
Equipment 2,431 1,025,590 885,837 15,046 1,928,904
Capitalized Software 7,358 117,935 125,293
Other Intangible Assets 5,052 5,052
Infrastructure 461,525 461,525
Total $ 9,789 $ 5,291,520 $ 5,399,706 $ 147,344 $10,848,359
Less: Accumulated Depreciation $ 6,859 $ 1,692,012 $ 2,522,792 $ 123,661 $ 4,345,324
Net Total $ 2,930 $ 3,599,508 $ 2,876,914
(1)
$ 23,683 $ 6,503,035
(1)
In addition to this amount, the component units of the University of Minnesota had combined capital assets with
a net value of $71,000 as of June 30, 2013.
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Note 7 Disaggregation of Payables
Primary Government
Components of Accounts Payable
Government-wide
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
General Fund
(2)
Federal Fund
Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
(1)
Total
School Aid Programs $ 1,122,695 $ 168,692 $ 2,794 $ 1,294,181
Tax Refunds 588,618 - - 588,618
Medical Care Programs 787,879 971,475 62,927 1,822,281
Grants 195,460 217,077 189,569 602,106
Salaries and Benefits 53,658 9,984 31,518 95,160
Vendors/Service Providers 188,764 57,794 277,878 524,436
Net Payables $ 2,937,074 $ 1,425,022 $ 564,686 $ 4,926,782
State Colleges
and
Universities
Unemployment
Insurance
Nonmajor
Enterprise Funds Total
Salaries and Benefits $ 109,089 $ - $ 697 $ 109,786
Vendors/Service Providers 67,321 25,546 40,325 133,192
Net Payables $ 176,410 $ 25,546 $ 41,022 $ 242,978
Total Government-wide Net Payables $ 5,169,760
(1)
Includes $53,007 Internal Service Funds.
(2)
Includes $1 Interfund Payable to Fiduciary Funds reclassified to Accounts Payable on the
Government-wide Statement of Net Position.
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Note 8 Pension and Investment Trust Funds
The state performs a fiduciary role for several pension trust funds. For some of these funds, the state
contributes as an employer, and performs only a fiduciary role for other funds. These trust funds are
categorized as either defined benefit or defined contribution (pension trust funds) or investment trust
funds.
Three plan administrators, who prepare and publish their own stand-alone comprehensive annual
financial reports, including financial statements and required supplementary information, and Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), which publishes a stand-alone pension statement, provide the
pension fund information. Each plan administrator accounts for one or more pension plans. Copies of
these reports may be obtained directly from the organizations listed below.
Plan Administrator Plans Covered
Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) State Employees Retirement Fund
Correctional Employees Retirement Fund
Elective State Officers Fund
Judicial Retirement Fund
Legislative Retirement Fund
State Patrol Retirement Fund
Hennepin County Supplemental Retirement Fund
Postretirement Health Care Benefits Fund
Unclassified Employees Retirement Fund
State Deferred Compensation Fund
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Public Employees Retirement Fund
Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund
Police and Fire Fund
Public Employees Correctional Fund
Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Fund
Defined Contribution Fund
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Teachers Retirement Fund
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities State Colleges and Universities Retirement Fund
See Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies for addresses of MSRS, PERA
and TRA. The address for MnSCU is included in the Defined Contribution Funds section of this note.
Basis of Accounting and Valuation of Investments
The four plan administrators prepare financial statements using the accrual basis of accounting.
Employee and employer contributions are recognized in the period in which they are earned and become
due. Expenses are recognized when the liability is incurred. Benefits and refunds are recognized when
due and payable in accordance with the statutory terms of each plan.
Investments are reported at fair value, except as described below. Short-term investments are reported at
cost, which approximates fair value. Securities traded on a national or international exchange are valued
at the last reported sales price. Investments that do not have an established market are reported at
estimated fair value.
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The individual pension trust funds participate in internal investment pools sponsored by the state and
administered by the Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI). The pools function much like mutual
funds, with the various pension trust funds purchasing units in the pool rather than individual securities.
At year-end, some security purchase and sale transactions entered into by SBI were not settled, resulting
in securities trades receivables and payables. These unsettled securities trades are an essential element
in determining the fair value of each pension trust funds pooled investment balance; therefore, the trades
are reported in the Combining Statement of Net Position of pension trust funds as net amounts and
allocated to the individual pension trust funds. As of June 30, 2013, this presentation resulted in a
negative asset within the total investment pool participation.
Defined Benefit Pension Funds
Plan Descriptions and Contribution Information
Multiple-employer, cost-sharing plans:
The State Employees Retirement Fund (SERF) covers most state employees, University of
Minnesota non-faculty employees, and selected metropolitan agency employees. Twenty-seven
employers participate in this plan. The annuity formula is the greater of a step rate with a flat rate
reduction for each month of early retirement, or a level rate (the higher step rate) with an actuarial
reduction for early retirement. The applicable rates if the employee was first hired before July 1, 1989,
are 1.2 percent for the first 10 years of allowable service and 1.7 percent of a members average
salary for each subsequent year. The applicable rate if the employee is first hired after June 30, 1989,
is 1.7 percent of average salary for each year of allowable service. Average salary is defined as the
average of the five highest paid consecutive years of service. Annual benefits increase by 2.0 percent
or 2.5 percent if the plans accrued liability funding ratio is at least 90 percent determined on a market
value of assets basis. The state, as an employer for some participants, is liable for a portion of any
unfunded accrued liability of this fund.
The Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF) covers employees of various governmental units and
subdivisions, including counties, cities, school districts, and related organizations. Approximately
2,000 employers participate in this plan. There are two types of membership: basic for members not
covered by the Social Security Act (closed to new members since 1968) and coordinated for
members who are covered by the act. The annuity formula for each type of membership is the greater
of a step rate with a flat reduction for each month of early retirement, or a level rate (the higher step
rate) with an actuarially based reduction for early retirement. The applicable rates for each year of
allowable service based on average salary for basic members are 2.2 and 2.7 percent, and for
coordinated members, 1.2 and 1.7 percent. Annual benefits increase by 1.0 percent or 2.5 percent if
the plan is funded at least 90 percent of full funding. The state is not an employer of the participants
in the plan, but performs in a fiduciary capacity.
The Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund (MERF) participating employers primarily include the
City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Special School District No. 1, and Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan
Airports Commission. MERF was closed to new members as of July 1, 1978. The Actuarial Accrued
Liability is 69 percent funded according to the latest actuarial evaluation. The annuity formula for
participants is 2.0 percent for each of the first 10 years of service and 2.5 percent each year
thereafter of average salary. Annual benefits increase by 1.0 percent or 2.5 percent if the plan is
funded at least 90 percent of full funding. The state is funding a portion of the unfunded actuarial
liability, which is set in the states biennial budget. The state is not liable for any additional portion of
the unfunded liability without legislative action. The state is not an employer of participants in the
plan, but performs in a fiduciary capacity.
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The Police and Fire Fund (P&FF) covers persons employed as police officers and firefighters by local
governmental units and subdivisions. Approximately 500 employers participate in this plan. The
annuity formula for each member is 3.0 percent of average salary for each year of service in that
plan. Annual benefits increase by 1.0 percent, then by the CPI up to 1.5 percent until the fund is 90
percent of full funding, then the CPI up to 2.5 percent. Prior to 1981, these employees were not
covered by a local relief association. The fund covers all those hired since 1980. The state is not an
employer of participants in the plan, but performs in a fiduciary capacity.
The Public Employees Correctional Fund (PECF) covers employees in county correctional facilities
who have direct contact with inmates. Eighty county employers participate in this plan. The annuity
formula for each member is 1.9 percent of average salary for each year of service in that plan. Annual
benefits increase by at least 1.0 percent or 2.5 percent if the plan is funded at least 90 percent of full
funding. The state is not an employer of participants in the plan, but performs in a fiduciary capacity.
The Teachers Retirement Fund (TRF) covers teachers and other related professionals employed by
school districts or by the state. Approximately 590 employers participate in this plan. Basic
membership includes participants who are not covered by the Social Security Act, while coordinated
membership includes participants who are covered by the Act. The annuity formula for the
coordinated members is the greater of a step rate with a flat reduction for each month of early
retirement, or a level rate (the higher step rate) with an actuarially based reduction for early
retirement. The applicable rates for each year of allowable service based on average salary for basic
members are 2.5 percent, and for coordinated members, 1.2 and 1.7 percent for service rendered
before July 1, 2006, and 1.9 percent for service rendered on or after July 1, 2006. Annual post-
retirement benefit increases occur annually on January 1. The increases are 2.0 percent or 2.5
percent if the plan is funded at least 90 percent of full funding. The state, as an employer for some
participants, is liable for a portion of any unfunded accrued liability of this fund.
Multiple employer, agent plan
The Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Fund (VFRF) was established on January 1, 2010, as a lump-
sum defined benefit plan largely funded by fire state aid. Members do not contribute to the plan.
Employer contributions are determined annually. There are 63 employers participating in this plan. If
fire state aid plus investment income are not expected to cover the normal cost of benefits during the
next calendar year, an employer contribution is calculated and payable by the end of the next
calendar year. Benefits are determined by employee years of service multiplied by a benefit level
chosen by the entity sponsoring the fire department from 20 possible levels ranging from $500 to
$7,500 per year of service. Plan provisions include a pro-rated vesting schedule that increases from 5
years at 40 percent through 20 years at 100 percent. The plan is established and administered in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353G. The state is not an employer of participants in
the plan, but performs in a fiduciary capacity.
Single-employer (state of Minnesota) plans:
The Correctional Employees Retirement Fund (CERF) covers state employees who have direct
contact with inmates at Minnesota correctional facilities generally 75 percent of the time or higher.
The annuity is 2.4 percent of average salary for each year of service and 2.2 percent for hires after
June 30, 2010. Annual benefits increase by 2.0 percent or 2.5 percent if the plans accrued liability
funding ratio is at least 90 percent determined on a market value of assets basis.
The Elective State Officers Fund (ESOF) covers state constitutional officers elected prior to July 1,
1997. The ESOF is excluded from the single-employers plan disclosures since no active, contributing
members remain in the plan. This plan is closed to new entrants according to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 352C. Annual benefits to retirees and survivors increase by 2.0 percent or 2.5 percent if
SERFs accrued liability funding ratio is a least 90 percent determined on a market value of assets
basis. Effective July 1, 2013, this fund merged with the Legislators Retirement Fund for
administrative cost saving purposes. Benefit provisions for both retirement funds remain unaffected
by the merger.
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The Judicial Retirement Fund (JRF) covers judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and
district courts. The annuity is 2.7 percent of average salary for each year of service prior to June 30,
1980, and 3.2 percent for each year thereafter up to 76.8 percent. Annual benefits increase by 2.0
percent or 2.5 percent if the plans accrued liability funding ratio is at least 90 percent determined on
a market value of assets basis. During the 2013 legislative session, several financial solvency
measures for this fund were enacted on July 1, 2013, including a tiered contribution and benefit
structure, and reduction of the annual post-retirement increase to 1.75 percent until the funding ratio
is 70 percent determined on a market value of asset basis.
The Legislative Retirement Fund (LRF) covers certain members of the state's House of
Representatives and Senate. Legislators newly elected since July 1, 1997, are covered by the
Unclassified Employee Retirement Fund (defined contribution fund). The annuity benefit formula
ranges from 2.5 percent to 5.0 percent of average salary for each year of service depending on a
members length of service. Annual benefits increase by 2.0 percent or 2.5 percent if SERFs accrued
liability funding ratio is at least 90 percent determined on a market value of assets basis.
The State Patrol Retirement Fund (SPRF) covers state troopers, conservation officers, and certain
crime bureau and gambling enforcement agents. The annuity is 3.0 percent of average salary for
each year of allowable service. Annual benefits increase by 1.5 percent or 2.5 percent if the plans
accrued liability funding ratio is at least 90 percent determined on a market value of assets basis.
Also, during the 2013 legislative session, several financial solvency measures for this fund were
enacted; most become effective on July 1, 2013, including increasing the employee and employer
contribution rates, reducing the annual benefit increase to 1.0 percent until the funding ratio is 85
percent determined on a market value of assets basis, increasing the vesting period to 10 years for
employees first hired on or after July 1, 2013, increasing early retirement reduction factor from 1.2
percent to 4 percent per year, and implementing an allowable service cap of 33 years for calculating
retirement benefits (with exception for individuals with 28 years of service before July 1, 2013).
Statutory Contribution Rates
Single Employer
Multiple
Employer
CERF ESOF JRF LRF SPRF SERF TRF
Statutory Authority,
Minnesota Chapter 352.90 352C 490 3A 352B 352.04 354
Required Contribution Rate
Active Members 8.60% N/A 8.00% 9.00% 12.40% 5.00% 6.50%
Employer(s) 12.10% N/A 20.50% N/A 18.60% 5.00% 6.50%
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Multiple Employer Plan
Required Contributions
(In Thousands)
SERF TRF
Required Contributions
(1)
Employee 2013 $ 124,150 $ 265,809
2012 $ 118,358 $ 239,834
2011 $ 122,029 $ 218,024
Employers
(2)
2013 $ 121,673 $ 270,708
2012 $ 115,159 $ 244,935
2011 $ 118,563 $ 222,723
Primary Government
(3)
2013 $ 89,077 $ 27,959
2012 $ 86,273 $ 27,994
2011 $ 86,698 $ 28,287
(1)
Contribution rates are statutorily determined.

(2)
Contributions were at least 100 percent of required contributions.
(3)
Primary Government's portion of Employer Contributions.
Single Employer Plan Disclosures
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
CERF JRF LRF SPRF
(1)
$ 49,822 $ 15,262 $ 12,556 $ 25,557
Interest on Net Pension Obligation (NPO)
(1)
6,828 (553) - (892)
(1)
(5,232) 448 (1,770) 848
Annual Pension Cost (APC) $ 51,418 $ 15,157 $ 10,786 $ 25,513
Contributions (42,193) (11,214) (3,510) (19,185)
Increase (Decrease) in NPO $ 9,225 $ 3,943 $ 7,276 $ 6,328
NPO, Beginning Balance $ 80,332 $ (6,512) $ 17,411 $ (10,494)
NPO, Ending (Asset) $ 89,557 $ (2,569) $ 24,687 $ (4,166)
(1)
Components of annual pension cost.
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Single Employer Plan Disclosures
(In Thousands)
CERF JRF LRF SPRF
Annual Pension Cost (APC) 2013 $ 51,418 $ 15,157 $ 10,786 $ 25,513
2012 $ 53,851 $ 12,038 $ 17,043 $ 22,669
2011 $ 50,077 $ 11,467 $ 6,750 $ 20,406
Percentage of APC Contributed 2013 82% 74% 33% 75%
2012 77% 90% 24% 85%
2011 82% 99% 44% 81%
Net Pension Obligation (NPO)
(End of Year) 2013 $ 89,557 $ (2,569) $ 24,687 $ (4,166)
2012 $ 80,332 $ (6,512) $ 17,411 $ (10,494)
2011 $ 67,872 $ (7,697) $ 4,427 $ (13,790)
Schedule of Funding Status
(In Thousands)
CERF JRF LRF SPRF
Actual Valuation Date 7/1/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2012
Actuarial Value of Plan Assets $ 663,713 $ 144,898 $ 15,523 $ 554,244
Actuarial Accrued Liability $ 968,166 $ 281,576 $ 247,657 $ 760,955
Total Unfunded Actuarial
Liability $ 304,453 $ 136,678 $ 232,134 $ 206,711
Funded Ratio 69% 51% 6% 73%
Annual Covered Payroll $ 200,035 $ 38,644 $ 1,378 $ 62,524
Ratio of Unfunded Actuarial
Liability to Annual Covered
Payroll 152% 354% 16,846% 331%
Required Supplementary Information - Schedule of Funding Progress immediately following the notes
presents multiyear trend information.
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Actuarial Assumptions for MSRS Defined Benefit Retirement Plans
The actuarial cost method used by all plans is the Individual Entry Age Normal Cost Method. The
date of actuarial valuation is July 1, 2012.
The calculation of the actuarial valuation of assets is the sum of the market asset value at July 1,
2012, plus the scheduled recognition of investment gains or losses during the current and the
preceding four fiscal years.
Expected net investment returns for pre-retirement and post-retirement are 8 percent and 6 percent,
respectively, except for the SPRF whose post-retirement return is 6.5 percent and LRF whose pre-
retirement and post-retirement are 0.0 percent through June 30, 2017. Beginning July 1, 2017, the
net investment returns for pre-retirement and post-retirement will be 8.5 percent and 6.5 percent
except SPRF whose post-retirement return is 7.0 percent and LRF whose pre-retirement and post-
retirement continues to be 0.0 percent.
Minnesota statutory valuation standards do not require an inflation rate assumption to cost the plans.
Benefit increases after retirement are accounted for by the 6.5 percent post-retirement investment
return assumption that is 2.0 percent less than the pre-retirement investment return assumption,
except for LRF whose benefit increases after retirement are 2.0 percent.
The amortization method uses level percentage of projected payroll growth, except for the Legislative
and ESOF Retirement plans, which use the level dollar amortization method.
Projected payroll growth is a level 3.75 percent except for JRF, which is a level 3.0 percent.
The statutory amortization periods for SERF, CERF, ESORF, JRF, LRF, and SPRF are through June
30, of 2040, 2038, 2021, 2039, 2026, and 2037, respectively.
The amortization period is closed.
Additional actuarial assumptions are detailed in the July 1, 2012, actuarial valuation reports for the
MSRS defined benefit retirement funds. These reports are located online at
http://www.msrs.state.mn.us/info/fincl.htmls.
Defined Contribution Funds
The defined contribution funds presented in the financial statements include various statewide public
employee retirement funds. The benefits received are limited to an annuity, which can be purchased with
the combined contributions of both the employee and employer or solely with employee contributions,
depending on the fund. Accordingly, there is no unfunded liability for these funds; therefore, there is no
actuarial accrued benefit liability or actuarially required contribution.
Plan Descriptions and Contribution Information
The Hennepin County Supplemental Retirement Fund (HCSRF), authorized by Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 383B.46-52, covers employees of Hennepin County who began employment prior to April 14,
1982. The employee and employer contribution rate is 1.0 percent of the employees salary.
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Postretirement Health Care Benefits Fund (PHCBF), authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 352.98,
creates a post-retirement health care savings plan by which public employers and employees may save
to cover post-retirement health care costs. Contributions to the plan are defined in a personnel policy or in
a collective bargaining agreement. Contributions to the plan by or on behalf of an employee are held in
trust for reimbursement of employee and dependent health-related expenses following termination of
public service. The current plan is based on state employee contributions without any matching provision
by the state. A plan participant may request reimbursement until funds accumulated in the participants
account are exhausted.
The Unclassified Employees Retirement Fund (UERF), authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 352D,
covers only those state employees who are included either by statute or policy in the "unclassified
service" of the state, specified employees of various statutorily designated entities, or judges who exceed
the maximum benefit cap under the Judicial Retirement Fund. Statutory contribution rates are 5.0 percent
for employee and 6.0 percent for employer. However, contribution rates for participating judges is 8.0
percent with no employer contribution. Benefits are either participants account balance withdrawals or an
annuity based on age, value of the participants account, and a 6.0 percent post-retirement interest
assumption.
The Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (State Deferred Compensation Fund) is a voluntary
retirement savings plan authorized under section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and Minnesota
Statutes, Section 352.965. The plan is primarily composed of employee pre-tax contributions and
accumulated investment gains or losses. Participants may withdraw funds upon termination of public
service or in the event of an unforeseeable emergency. Employees and elected officials of the state and
its political subdivisions are eligible to participate in the plan.
The Defined Contribution Fund (DCF) is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 353D. The plan
covers local units of government of which current or former elected officials elect to participate (with the
exception of elected county sheriffs), emergency medical service personnel employed by or providing
service to any of the participating ambulance services, and physicians employed at public facilities. The
statutory contribution rate is 5.0 percent. Plan benefits depend solely on amounts contributed to the plan,
plus investment earnings, less administrative expenses.
The State Colleges and Universities Retirement Fund (CURF), authorized by Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 354B and Chapter 354C, covers unclassified teachers, librarians, administrators, and certain
other staff members who have been employed full-time by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for
a minimum of two academic years. Participation is mandatory for qualified employees. This fund consists
of an Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP) and a Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP). Two
member groups, faculty and managerial employees, participate in the IRAP. The employer and employee
statutory contribution rates are 6.0 and 4.5 percent, respectively. For the SRP, the statutorily required
contribution rate is 5.0 percent of salary between $6,000 and $15,000. Statutes allow additional employer
and employee contributions under specific circumstances.
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) is the
administrative agent for the State Colleges and Universities Retirement Fund. Separately issued financial
statements can be obtained from TIAA-CREF, Normandale Lake Office Park, 8000 Norman Center Drive,
Suite 1100, Bloomington, MN 55437.
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Defined Contribution Plans
Contributions
(In Thousands)
HCSRF PHCBF UERF DCF CURF
Employee Contributions $ 227 $ 112,359 $ 5,096 $ 1,612 $ 35,289
Employer Contributions $ 228 N/A $ 5,867 $ 1,734 $ 41,965
Investment Trust Funds
The Supplemental Retirement and the Investment Trust funds (investment trust funds) are administered
by the State Board of Investment, which issues a separate report (see Note 1 Summary of Significant
Accounting and Reporting Policies for the address). These funds are investment pools for external
participants.
Component Units
The following component units are participants in the State Employees Retirement Fund (SERF), Police
and Fire Fund (P&FF), and the Unclassified Employees Retirement Funds (UERF):
Agricultural and Economic Development Board
Rural Finance Authority
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Note 9 Termination and Postemployment Benefits
Primary Government Termination Benefits
Early termination benefits are defined as benefits received for discontinuing services earlier than planned.
A liability and expense for voluntary termination benefits are recognized when the offer is accepted and
the amount can be estimated. A liability and expense for involuntary termination benefits are recognized
when a plan of termination has been approved, the plan has been communicated to the employees, and
the amount can be estimated.
Only three state bargaining agreements provide for this benefit. These agreements, affecting only
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) employees, are the Minnesota State College
Faculty, Inter Faculty Organization, and Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service
Faculty contracts. Faculty members who meet a combination of age and years of service plus certain
eligibility requirements are eligible to receive an early retirement incentive cash payment based on base
salary plus health insurance paid for one year after separation. In addition, Minnesota Statutes, Section
136F.481, authorized MnSCU to implement an early separation incentive program in fiscal year 2010.
Approximately 130 former faculty members and staff currently receive this benefit. The cost of the
benefits was $1,727,000 during fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, with a remaining liability as of
June 30, 2013, of $3,530,000.
Primary Government Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions
Plan Description
Other postemployment benefits (OPEB) are available to state employees and their dependents through a
single-employer defined benefit health care plan, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 43A.27,
Subdivision 3, and Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.61, Subdivision 2a, and required under the terms of
selected employment contracts. All pre-age-65 state retirees with at least 5 years of allowable pension
service who are entitled at the time of retirement to receive an annuity under the state retirement program
are eligible to participate in the states health and dental insurance plan until age 65. Retirees not eligible
for an employer subsidy must pay 100 percent of the premiums to continue receiving coverage. These
employees are allowed to stay in the active employee risk pool with the same premium rate and are,
therefore, subsidized by the insurance premiums rates for active state employees, resulting in an implicit
rate subsidy. As of July 1, 2012, there were approximately 2,600 retirees participating in the states
insurance plan under this provision.
The state also subsidizes the health care and dental premium rates for certain employees, primarily
conservation officers, correctional officers at state correctional facilities, and state troopers through an
explicit rate subsidy under terms of selected employment contracts. If the retiree terminates employment
prior to age 55, the employers premium contribution rate is frozen at the date of the employees
retirement and is payable by the state until the retiree is age 65. The retiree is responsible for any other
portion of the premiums. If the retiree terminates employment at age 55 or later, the employer contributes
the active employees premium rate each year until the retiree is age 65. Coverage ends at the retirees
attainment of age 65. As of July 1, 2012, there were approximately 1,120 correctional and law
enforcement retirees receiving an explicit rate subsidy.
The state does not issue a separate financial report for its OPEB as the state does not fund an OPEB
plan and operates on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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Funding Policy
The contribution requirement of plan members and the state are established and may be amended by the
state legislature or through selected employment contracts, which are negotiated every other year. The
required contribution is based on a projected pay-as-you-go basis. For fiscal year ended June 30, 2013,
the state contributed $38,348,000 to the plan. Plan members retirees receiving benefits through the
implicit rate subsidy contributed $24,453,000 through their average required contribution of $475 per
month for retiree-only coverage and $1,397 for retiree-family coverage.
Annual OPEB Cost and Net OPEB Obligation
The states annual other postemployment benefit (OPEB) cost (expense) is calculated based on the
annual required contribution (ARC) of the employer, an amount actuarially determined in accordance with
the parameters of GASB Statement 45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for
Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions. The ARC represents a level of funding that, if paid on an
ongoing basis, is projected to cover normal costs each year and amortize any unfunded actuarial
liabilities over a thirty year amortization period using a 4.75 percent discount rate. For year ending June
30, 2013, the states ARC is $65,854,000.
The following table shows the components of the states annual OPEB cost, the amount contributed to
the plan, and the changes to the states net OPEB obligation:
OPEB Disclosures
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
(1)
$ 65,854
Interest on Net OPEB Obligation (NOO)
(1)
9,149
(1)
(7,703)
Annual OPEB Cost (Expense) $ 67,300
Contributions (38,348)
Increase in NOO $ 28,952
NOO, Beginning Balance $ 192,622
NOO, Ending
(2)
$ 221,574
(1)
Components of annual OPEB cost.
(2)
Governmental Activities, Business-type Activities, and Fiduciary
Funds include $192,601; $28,913; and $60, respectively.
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The states annual OPEB cost, the percentage of annual OPEB cost contributed to the plan, and the net
OPEB obligation for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:
OPEB Disclosures
(In Thousands)
Fiscal Year
Ended
Annual
OPEB Cost
Percentage of Annual
OPEB Cost Contributed
Net OPEB
Obligation
June 30, 2013 $ 67,300 57% $ 221,574
June 30, 2012 $ 81,528 65% $ 192,622
June 30, 2011 $ 77,250 51% $ 164,311
Funded Status and Funding Progress
As of July 1, 2012, the most recent actuarial valuation date, the actuarial accrued liability (AAL) for
benefits and the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) was $651,890,000. The actuarial value of
assets is zero as no assets have been deposited into an irrevocable OPEB trust for future benefits. The
covered payroll (annual payroll of active employees covered by the plan) was $2,819,463,000 and the
ratio of the UAAL to the covered payroll was 23.1 percent.
Actuarial valuations of an ongoing plan involve estimates of the value of reported amounts and
assumptions about the probability of occurrence of events far into the future. Examples include
assumptions about future employment, mortality, and the health care cost trend. Amounts determined
regarding the funded status of the plan and the annual required contributions of the employer are subject
to continual revision as actual results are compared with past expectations and new estimates are made
about the future. The schedule of funding progress, presented as required supplementary information
following the notes to the financial statements, is designed to present multiyear trend information about
whether the actuarial value of plan assets is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial
accrued liabilities for benefits. However, as the state operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, the actuarial
value of plan assets is zero.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
The projection of benefits for financial reporting purposes is based on the substantive plan (the plan as
understood by the employer and the plan members) and includes the types of benefits provided at the
time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing of benefit costs between the employer and
plan members to that point. The projection of benefits for financial reporting purposes does not explicitly
incorporate the potential effects of legal or contractual funding limitations on the pattern of cost sharing
between the employer and plan members in the future. The actuarial methods and assumptions used
include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term volatility in actuarial accrued
liabilities, consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculations.
Actuarial Assumptions for OPEB
The actuarial cost method used is the Entry Age Normal Cost method. The date of actuarial valuation
is July 1, 2012.
Expected investment return is 4.75 percent based on the estimated long-term investment yield on the
general assets of the state.
Inflation rate is 3.0 percent.
Projected salary increases are a level 3.75 percent.
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The annual health care cost trend rate is 6.80 percent initially, reduced by increments to an ultimate
rate of 5.0 percent after approximately 20 years. The annual dental cost trend rate is 5.0 percent.
The amortization period for the unfunded actuarial accrued liability is 30 year level percent of pay.
The amortization period is open.
See Note 12 Long-Term Liabilities Primary Government for the related liability amount accrued at the
government-wide level.
Component Units Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions
Metropolitan Council (MC) administers another postemployment benefit (OPEB) plan, a single-employer
defined benefit health care and life insurance plan to eligible retirees, their spouses, and dependents. MC
does not fund its OPEB benefits in an irrevocable trust. However, it has separately invested $130,808,000
as of December 31, 2012, for this purpose. The annual required contribution for 2012 was $22,341,000 or
8.5 percent of annual covered payroll. As of December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the net OPEB
obligation was $74,516,000, $70,628,000, and $57,948,000 respectively. The actuarial accrued liability
(AAL) for benefits was $261,699,000 as of December 31, 2012, all of which was unfunded. The covered
payroll was $263,063,000, and the ratio of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) to the covered
payroll was 99.48 percent.
University of Minnesota (U of M) administers another postemployment benefit (OPEB) plan, a single-
employer defined benefit health care plan to eligible employees, retirees, their spouses, and dependents
and an academic disability plan for faculty and academic professional and administrative employees. U of
M does not fund its OPEB benefits in an irrevocable trust. The annual required contribution for the year
ended June 30, 2013, was $28,128,000 or 2.3 percent of annual covered payroll. As of June 30, 2013,
2012, and 2011, the net OPEB obligation was $82,433,000, 62,987,000 and $44,131,000. The actuarial
accrued liability (AAL) for benefits was $94,555,000 as of June 30, 2013, all of which was unfunded. The
covered payroll was $1,203,994,000, and the ratio of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL) to
the covered payroll was 7.9 percent.
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Note 10 Long-Term Commitments
Long-term commitments consist of grant agreements, construction projects, and other contracts. A portion
of these commitments will be funded by current reserves, and these amounts are included on the face of
the financial statements in the restricted, committed, and assigned fund balance amounts. Resources
provided by future bond proceeds, gas taxes, motor vehicle registration revenues, and federal grants will
fund the remaining commitments. Governmental funds encumbrances, both current and long-term, as of
June 30, 2013, were as follows:
Primary Government
Encumbrances
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Major Fund: General Fund $ 218,163
Non-Major Governmental Funds 1,794,088
Total Encumbrances $ 2,012,251
Petroleum Tank Environmental Cleanup
The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 115C, requires the state to
reimburse eligible applicants for a significant portion of their costs to investigate and clean up
contamination from leaking petroleum storage tanks. Reimbursements are made from the Petroleum
Tank Cleanup Fund (Petrofund) (special revenue fund). As of November 2013, the Petrofund has
reimbursed eligible applicants approximately $427,000,000 since program inception in 1987. Future
expenditures from the Petrofund will be necessary as existing cleanup projects are completed and new
cleanup projects are begun at currently undiscovered leak sites. The estimated total payments from the
program, which is scheduled to sunset on June 30, 2017, are between $435,000,000 and $465,000,000
for investigative and cleanup costs.
Environmental and Remediation Fund
The Remediation Account was established in the state treasury as part of the Environmental and
Remediation Fund (special revenue fund) to provide a reliable source of public money for response and
corrective actions to address releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, agricultural
chemicals, and petroleum, and for environmental response actions at qualified closed landfills for which
the state has assumed responsibility. Money in the general portion of the fund may be spent for
remediation actions related to releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or containments and to
provide technical and other assistance. Additionally, funds may be spent for corrective actions to address
incidents involving agricultural chemicals, including related administrative costs, enforcement and cost
recovery actions.
In addition to the general portion of the fund, two dedicated accounts are held within the fund. Money in
the dry cleaner environmental response and reimbursement account may be used for environmental
response actions at dry cleaning facilities and sites as well as related administrative costs. The
metropolitan landfill contingency action trust account receives twenty-five percent of the metropolitan solid
waste landfill fee. Money in this dedicated account is appropriated for closure and post-closure care of
mixed municipal solid waste disposal facilities in the metropolitan area for a 30-year period after closure if
determined that the operator/owner cannot take the necessary actions as directed by the commissioner of
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
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The Closed Landfill Investment Account consists of money credited to the fund plus interest and other
earnings. Money in the fund may be spent only after fiscal year 2020 as determined by the commissioner
of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on environmental response actions at qualified closed mixed
municipal solid waste disposal facilities.
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities had commitments of $122,606,000 for construction and
renovation of college and university facilities as of June 30, 2013.
Component Units
As of June 30, 2013, the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) had committed approximately $308,179,000 for
the purchase or origination of future loans or other housing assistance.
Metropolitan Council entered into contracts for various purposes such as transit services and construction
projects. As of December 31, 2012, unpaid commitments for Metro Transit Bus services were
approximately $63,211,000. Future commitments for Metro Transit Light Rail were approximately
$290,875,000, while future commitments for Metro Transit Commuter Rail were approximately
$4,577,000. Finally, future commitments for Regional Transit and Environmental Services were
approximately $246,966,000 and $74,876,000, respectively.
University of Minnesota (U of M) had construction projects in progress with an estimated completion cost
of $251,810,000 as of June 30, 2013. These costs will be funded from plant fund assets and state
appropriations.
As of June 30, 2013, Public Facilities Authority (PFA) had committed approximately $99,000,000 for the
origination or disbursement of future loans under the Clean Water, Drinking Water, and Transportation
Revolving Loan programs. PFA also committed $16,000,000 for grants.
As of December 31, 2012, Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority had committed approximately
$40,434,000 for stadium and stadium infrastructure construction projects.
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Note 11 Operating Lease Agreements
Operating Leases
The state and its component units are committed under various leases primarily for building and office
space. For accounting purposes, these leases are considered to be operating leases.
Lease expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, totaled approximately $84,939,000 and
$19,850,000 for the primary government and component units, respectively. Lease expenditures for the
year ended December 31, 2012, totaled approximately $1,387,000 for component units.
Primary Government and Component Units
Future Minimum Lease Payments
(In Thousands)
Primary Government Component Units
Year Ended
June 30 Amount
Year Ended
June 30 Amount
Year Ended
December 31 Amount
2014 $ 77,954 2014 $ 12,171 2013 $ 1,159
2015 66,072 2015 7,342 2014 971
2016 55,753 2016 5,073 2015 408
2017 48,198 2017 4,928 2016 570
2018 38,468 2018 3,837 2017 476
2019-2023 88,445 2019-2023 12,916 2018-2022 846
2024-2028 5,880 2024-2028 9,935 2023-2027 102
2029-2033 2,755 2029-2033 10,171 2028-2032 100
2034-2038 - 2034-2038 2,603 2033-2037 86
Total $ 383,525 Total $ 68,976 Total $ 4,718
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Note 12 Long-Term Liabilities Primary Government
Primary Government
Long-Term Liabilities
(In Thousands)
Beginning
Balances Increases Decreases
Ending
Balances
Amounts Due
Within One
Year
Liabilities For:
General Obligation Bonds $ 5,772,034 $ 718,656 $ 333,154 $ 6,157,536 $ 330,482
Revenue Bonds 794,574 - 784,314 10,260 955
State General Fund
Appropriation Bonds - 778,363 3,593 774,770 33,930
Loans 28,612 18,817 11,447 35,982 17,692
Due to Component Unit 16,684 1,597 3,101 15,180 2,389
Capital Leases 144,319 - 29,019 115,300 8,479
Certificates of Participation 70,742 - 21,302 49,440 6,855
Claims 789,203 38,010 118,509 708,704 108,759
Compensated Absences 279,444 247,370 243,244 283,570 36,288
Net Other Postemployment
Obligation 166,156 59,018 32,573 192,601 -
Net Pension Obligation 97,743 62,204 45,703 114,244 -
Total $ 8,159,511 $ 1,924,035 $ 1,625,959 $ 8,457,587 $ 545,829
Liabilities For:
General Obligation Bonds $ 249,636 $ 21,347 $ 20,662 $ 250,321 $ 19,328
Revenue Bonds 431,952 89,955 51,409 470,498 24,375
Loans 5,015 92 693 4,414 779
Capital Leases 40,137 - 4,856 35,281 4,761
Claims 6,937 2,443 4,402 4,978 2,389
Obligation 26,303 8,213 5,603 28,913 -
Total $ 899,205 $ 151,903 $ 112,431 $ 938,677 $ 68,697
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Primary Government
Resources for Repayment of Long-Term Liabilities
(In Thousands)
General
Fund
Special
Revenue
Funds
Internal
Service
Funds
Business-
type Activities Total
Liabilities For:
General Obligation Bonds $4,879,081 $ 1,278,455 $ - $ 250,321 $ 6,407,857
Revenue Bonds 5,131 5,129 - 470,498 480,758
State General Fund
Appropriation Bonds 774,770 - - - 774,770
Loans - 7,300 28,682 4,414 40,396
Due to Component Unit - 15,180 - - 15,180
Capital Leases 114,469 831 - 35,281 150,581
Certificates of Participation 49,440 - - - 49,440
Claims 90,037 608,998 9,669 4,978 713,682
Benefit Obligation 192,075 - 526 28,913 221,514
Net Pension Obligation 114,244 - - - 114,244
Total $ 6,365,527 $ 2,047,060 $ 45,000 $ 938,677 $ 9,396,264
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The following tables show principal and interest payment schedules for general obligation bonds, revenue
bonds, state General Fund appropriation bonds, loans, due to component unit, capital leases, and
certificates of participation. There are no payment schedules for claims, compensated absences, net
other postemployment benefit obligation, and net pension obligation.
Primary Government
General Obligation Bonds
Principal and Interest Payments
(In Thousands)
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total
Year Ended
June 30 Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2014 $ 330,482 $ 251,288 $ 19,328 $ 11,164 $ 349,810 $ 262,452
2015 496,280 233,069 18,925 9,849 515,205 242,918
2016 467,470 210,040 18,470 8,927 485,940 218,967
2017 448,444 188,014 17,636 8,019 466,080 196,033
2018 428,819 166,957 17,511 7,156 446,330 174,113
2019-2023 1,714,517 564,493 77,118 23,768 1,791,635 588,261
2024-2028 1,168,248 215,319 50,157 7,966 1,218,405 223,285
2029-2033 456,270 31,837 13,500 868 469,770 32,705
Total $ 5,510,530 $ 1,861,017 $ 232,645 $ 77,717 $ 5,743,175 $ 1,938,734
Bond Premium 647,006 - 17,676 - 664,682 -
Total $ 6,157,536 $ 1,861,017 $ 250,321 $ 77,717 $ 6,407,857 $ 1,938,734
Primary Government
Revenue Bonds
(In Thousands)
Year Ended
2014 $ 955 $ 437 $ 24,375 $ 18,931 $ 25,330 $ 19,368
2015 995 396 26,490 17,819 27,485 18,215
2016 1,040 351 27,375 16,819 28,415 17,170
2017 1,085 303 29,005 15,721 30,090 16,024
2018 1,130 253 30,000 14,561 31,130 14,814
2019-2023 5,055 468 139,975 54,472 145,030 54,940
2024-2028 - - 107,885 25,304 107,885 25,304
2029-2033 - - 58,960 6,273 58,960 6,273
2034-2038 - - 3,885 58 3,885 58
Total $ 10,260 $ 2,208 $ 447,950 $ 169,958 $ 458,210 $ 172,166
Bond Premium - - 22,548 - 22,548 -
Total $ 10,260 $ 2,208 $ 470,498 $ 169,958 $ 480,758 $ 172,166
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Primary Government
(In Thousands)
Year Ended June 30 Principal Interest
2014 $ 33,930 $ 28,502
2015 37,425 28,356
2016 29,520 27,558
2017 30,720 26,377
2018 31,430 24,841
2019 - 2023 173,470 99,834
2024 - 2028 221,695 53,234
2029 - 2033 98,030 5,354
Total $ 656,220 $ 294,056
Bond Premium 118,550 -
Total $ 774,770 $ 294,056
Primary Government
Loans Payable and Due to Component Unit
(In Thousands)
Year Ended
2014 $ 20,081 $ 925 $ 779 $ 180 $ 20,860 $ 1,105
2015 11,182 400 429 157 11,611 557
2016 9,102 310 410 139 9,512 449
2017 5,285 218 366 123 5,651 341
2018 648 133 390 106 1,038 239
2019-2023 2,928 467 1,330 307 4,258 774
2024-2028 1,603 188 628 51 2,231 239
2029-2033 333 9 82 - 415 9
Total $ 51,162 $ 2,650 $ 4,414 $ 1,063 $ 55,576 $ 3,713
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Primary Government
Capital Leases
(In Thousands)
Year Ended
2014 $ 8,479 $ 5,295 $ 4,761 $ 1,025 $ 13,240 $ 6,320
2015 8,309 5,139 4,533 1,112 12,842 6,251
2016 8,658 4,764 4,353 1,205 13,011 5,969
2017 8,973 4,374 4,275 1,295 13,248 5,669
2018 9,305 3,968 4,264 1,252 13,569 5,220
2019-2023 53,417 12,705 11,297 4,797 64,714 17,502
2024-2028 18,159 1,176 971 353 19,130 1,529
2029-2033 - - 827 9,182 827 9,182
Total $ 115,300 $ 37,421 $ 35,281 $ 20,221 $ 150,581 $ 57,642
Primary Government
Certificates of Participation
(In Thousands)
Year Ended June 30 Principal Interest
2014 $ 6,855 $ 2,114
2015 7,130 1,840
2016 7,410 1,554
2017 7,745 1,222
2018 8,135 834
2019 - 2023 8,540 426
Total $ 45,815 $ 7,990
Premium on Certificates of
Participation 3,625 -
Total $ 49,440 $ 7,990
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Debt Service Fund
Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.641, provides for an annual appropriation for transfer to the Debt
Service Fund. The amount of the appropriation is to be such that, when combined with the balance on
hand in the Debt Service Fund on December 1 of each year for state bonds, it will be sufficient to pay all
general obligation bond principal and interest due and to become due through July 1 in the second
ensuing year. If the amount appropriated is insufficient when combined with the balance on hand in the
Debt Service Fund, the state constitution requires the state auditor to levy a statewide property tax to
cover the deficiency. No such property tax has been levied since 1969 when the law requiring the
appropriation was enacted.
During fiscal year 2013, Minnesota Management and Budget made the necessary transfers to the Debt
Service Fund as follows:
Primary Government
Transfers to Debt Service Fund
(In Thousands)
Special Revenue Funds:
Trunk Highway Fund $ 120,305
Natural Resources Funds 8
Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund 196
Tobacco Securitization Authority Fund 22,168
Total Special Revenue Funds $ 142,677
Capital Projects Fund:
Building Fund $ 13,060
Total Transfers to Debt Service Fund $ 409,491
General Obligation Bond Issues
In August 2012, the state issued $658,500,000 general obligation bonds, Series 2012A through Series
2012C:
Series 2012A for $422,000,000 in state various purpose bonds were issued at a true interest rate of
2.05 percent.
Series 2012B for $234,000,000 in state trunk highway bonds were issued at a true interest rate of
2.38 percent.
Series 2012C for $2,500,000 in state taxable bonds were issued at a true interest rate of 1.03
percent.
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The state remains contingently liable to pay its advance refunded general obligation, revenue, and
certificate of participation bonds as shown in the following table.
Primary Government
Outstanding Defeased Debt
(In Thousands)
Refunding Date
Refunding
Amount
Refunded
Amount
June 30, 2013
Outstanding
Amount
Refunded Bond
Call/Maturity Date
November 29, 2011 $ 76,804 $ 74,545 $ 74,545 August 1, 2013
November 29, 2011 14,574 14,145 14,145 October 1, 2013
November 29, 2011 53,705 52,125 52,125 November 1, 2013
November 29, 2011 21,868 21,225 21,225 December 1, 2013
November 29, 2011 28,586 27,745 27,745 June 1, 2014
$ 195,537 $ 189,785 $ 189,785
Revenue Bonds (Refunded by State General Fund Appropriation Bonds)
Refunding Date
Refunding
Amount
Refunded
Amount
June 30, 2013
Outstanding
Amount
Refunded Bond
Call/Maturity Date
November 21, 2012 $ 33,930 $ 36,900 $ 36,900 March 1, 2014
November 21, 2012 20,735 37,785 37,785 March 1, 2015
$ 54,665 $ 74,685 $ 74,685
Certificate of Participation
Refunding Date
Refunding
Amount
Refunded
Amount
June 30, 2013
Outstanding
Amount
Refunded Bond
Call/Maturity Date
December 18, 2012 NA $ 1,720 $ 1,720 June 1, 2014
December 18, 2012 NA 1,790 1,790 June 1, 2015
December 18, 2012 NA 7,985 7,985 June 1, 2016
NA $ 11,495 $ 11,495
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The following table is a schedule of general obligation bonds authorized, but unissued, and bonds
outstanding as of June 30, 2013. This schedule includes all general obligation bonds that were sold,
including bonds sold for the State Operated Community Services and State Colleges and Universities
funds (enterprise funds).
Primary Government
General Obligation Bonds Authorized, but Unissued, and Bonds Outstanding
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Purpose
Authorized But
Unissued
Amount
Outstanding
Interest Rates
Range - %
State Building $ 698 $ 1,080 5.00
State Operated Community Services - 1,446 5.00
State Transportation 60 229,390 4.00 - 5.00
Maximum Effort School Loan - 20,480 5.00
Rural Finance Authority 36,000 47,000 1.35 - 5.50
Refunding Bonds - 1,257,445 1.75 - 5.00
Trunk Highway 1,337,498 1,278,455 2.00 - 5.00
Various Purpose 1,133,357 2,907,879 2.25 - 5.00
Total $ 2,507,613 $ 5,743,175
On October 31, 2012, the Minnesota Supreme Court concluded that the Appropriation Refunding Bonds
do not constitute public debt for which the state has pledged its full faith, credit and taxing powers. The
Minnesota Supreme Court held that, accordingly, the bonds are not subject to the Minnesota
Constitutions Article XI, Section 5, restrictions on the use of the proceeds of public debt. Resulting from
the decision of this court case, on November 21, 2012, the state sold state General Fund appropriation
refunding bonds. The bonds were issued for the purpose of refunding tobacco settlement revenue bonds
Series 2011A and Series 2011B of the Tobacco Securitization Authority. These appropriation bonds are
payable only from amounts appropriated by the legislature of the state.
Minnesota Statutes, Section 16A.965, authorizes the state to issue up to $600 million of state General
Fund appropriation bonds for the purpose of financing up to $498 million for the state and City of
Minneapolis share of the costs of a professional football stadium project of the Minnesota Sports
Facilities Authority (component unit) that was created for that purpose by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
473J. The state has commenced the financing process. In addition, the Minnesota Pay-for-Performance
Act of 2011 authorized issuance of up to $10 million bond proceeds as incentive payments to service
providers for certain financial outcomes that will result in decreased costs or increased revenues to the
state.
State General Fund Appropriation Bond Issues
In November 2012, the state issued $656,220,000 state General Fund appropriation refunding bonds,
Series 2012A and Series 2012B:
Series 2012A for $54,665,000 in state taxable bonds were issued at a true interest rate of .61
percent.
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Series 2012B for $601,555,000 in state tax-exempt bonds were issued at a true interest rate of 2.46
percent.
The following table is a schedule of state General Fund appropriation bonds authorized, but unissued as
of June 30, 2013.
Primary Government
State General Fund Appropriation Bonds Authorized, but Unissued, and Bonds Outstanding
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Purpose
Authorized But
Unissued
Amount
Outstanding
Interest Rates
Range - %
Professional Football Stadium $ 600,000 $ - NA
Pay-for-Performance 10,000 - NA
Refund Tobacco Securitization Authority - 656,220 0.43 - 5.00
Total $ 610,000 $ 656,220
Loans Payable and Due to Component Unit
Governmental activities loans are loans relating to the Trunk Highway Fund (special revenue fund). Loans
outstanding of $7,300,000 were from local government entities to finance certain trunk highway projects.
In addition, $15,180,000 in loans from the Public Facilities Authority (component unit Due to Component
Unit) were outstanding for transportation projects. Other governmental activities loans are internal service
fund loans for equipment purchases.
Business-type activities loans are loans to purchase equipment and loans from energy companies to
improve energy efficiencies in the colleges and universities.
Capital Leases
In 2006, the state entered into capital lease agreements with St. Paul Port Authority (SPPA - not part of
the states reporting entity) to purchase two newly constructed buildings on state-owned land for
$180,005,000. Lease payments are scheduled over 20 years and approximate the debt service payments
of SPPA. The leases meet the criteria of a capital lease as defined by Financial Accounting Standards
Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, Accounting for Leases, which defines a
capital lease generally as one that transfers benefits and risk of ownership to the lessee. The terms of
each agreement provide options to purchase the buildings under a bargain purchase option. In May 2013,
the SPPA issued refunding bonds of $115,760,000. The proceeds of the bonds will be applied to refund
SPPAs outstanding revenue bonds. The lease agreement was amended to approximate the debt service
payments of SPPA refunding bonds. The state has other capital lease agreements to purchase
equipment that meets the above criteria.
Certificates of Participation
In August 2009, the state issued $74,980,000 of certificates of participation (COPs) at a true interest rate
of 2.88 percent to finance the acquisition of computer software development intangible assets. The
proceeds are funding two projects for developing a) the states statewide financial and procurement
system and b) the states integrated tax accounting system. The COPs were issued under a trust
agreement with U.S. Bank, NA., trustee, who will collect rental payments according to the principal and
interest schedule pursuant to the Technology Systems Lease Purchase Agreement for remittance to the
investors. The COPs are not general or moral obligations of the state and no revenues are pledged to
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repay them. If the state defaults on the debt, the trustee has the right to terminate the lease terms of
either or both projects and take whatever action at law which may appear necessary to collect rental
payment(s). In December 2012, due to the completion of the integrated tax accounting system project,
there was a partial defeasance of COPs of $11,495,000.
Revenue Bonds Payable
In July 2006, $15,145,000 of revenue bonds were issued to provide grants to school districts located in
the states taconite assistance area (as defined in statute) and for bond administrative costs. Minnesota
Laws of 2005, Chapter 152, Article 1, Section 39 as amended; Minnesota Statutes, Section 298.2211;
and an order of the Commissioner of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation authorized the issuance of
the bonds. To repay the bonds, the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board has pledged future
appropriations of the annual distribution of taconite production tax revenues to the Iron Range Resources
and Rehabilitation account within the General Fund and the Douglas J. Johnson Economic Protection
Trust Fund (special revenue fund). These tax distributions, totaling $1,412,000 for fiscal year 2013, have
averaged approximately less than five percent of the states total annual taconite production tax revenues
over the last five years. The debt service on the bonds is payable solely from these taconite production
tax distributions. The interest rates on the bonds are 4.00 percent (7 years) and 4.50 percent (thereafter)
over the 15 year term of the bonds. Bonds maturing on and after October 1, 2014, are subject to optional
redemption. For fiscal year 2013, principal and interest paid by the Iron Range Resources and
Rehabilitation Board on the bonds was $1,390,000. The total principal and interest remaining to be paid
as of June 30, 2013, is $12,468,000 payable through November 2022.
The state is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 403.275, and by Minnesota Statewide Radio
Board resolution to issue revenue bonds for a current development phase of a public safety radio
communications system. On November 1, 2006, $35,000,000 in revenue bonds were issued at a true
interest rate of 3.76 percent. On November 13, 2008, $42,205,000 in revenue bonds were issued at a
true interest rate of 4.60 percent. On October 22, 2009, $60,510,000 in revenue bonds were issued at a
true interest rate of 3.17 percent. On August 16, 2011, $60,380,000 in revenue bonds were issued at a
true interest rate of 2.96 percent. The state has pledged future 911 fee revenues to repay the debt. The
debt service on these bonds is payable solely from the revenues derived from the 911 fee assessed on
wireless and wire-line telephone service. Annual principal and interest payments on the bonds are
expected to require less than 30 percent of the total 911 fee revenues. The total principal and interest
remaining to be paid on the bonds as of June 30, 2013, is $179,247,000, payable through June 2026.
Principal and interest paid during fiscal year 2013 and total 911 fee revenues were $18,299,000 and
$63,222,000, respectively. The bonds are accounted for in the 911 Services Fund (enterprise fund) and
are insured by a financial guaranty insurance policy issued by MBIA Insurance Corporation.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) (enterprise fund) is authorized by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 136F.98, to issue revenue bonds whose aggregate principal shall not exceed
$405,000,000 at any time. The proceeds of these bonds are used to finance the acquisition, construction,
and remodeling of buildings for dormitory, residence hall, parking ramps, student union, and food service
purposes at state universities. Revenue bonds currently outstanding have interest rates of 0.45 percent to
5.75 percent. The revenue bonds are payable solely from, and collateralized by, an irrevocable pledge of
revenues to be derived from the operation of the financed buildings and from student fees. These
revenue bonds are payable through 2034. Annual principal and interest payments on the bonds are
expected to require less than 24 percent of net revenues. The total principal and interest remaining to be
paid on the bonds is $436,243,000. Principal and interest paid for the current year and total customer net
revenues were $22,704,000 and $109,368,000, respectively.
Itasca Community College issued revenue bonds through the Itasca County Housing Redevelopment
Authority that are payable through 2025. These bonds are payable solely from, and collateralized by, an
irrevocable pledge of revenues to be derived from the operation of the financed buildings. Annual
principal and interest payments on the bonds are expected to require less than 40 percent of net
revenues. The total principal and interest remaining to be paid on the bonds is $2,418,000. Principal and
interest paid and total customer net revenues during fiscal year 2013 were $166,000 and $450,000,
respectively. These revenue bonds have a variable interest rate of .75 percent to 3.65 percent.
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Claims
Municipal solid waste landfill liabilities of $142,032,000 for closure and postclosure care claims are
payable from the Environmental and Remediation Fund (special revenue fund) and the General Fund.
The state has assumed responsibility for the long-term care of certain closed municipal solid waste
facilities. Minnesota Statutes, Section 115B.39, established the landfill cleanup program to provide
environmental response to qualified, state-permitted, closed landfills. The state is responsible, in
perpetuity, for performing cleanup and final closure work, as well as all postclosure maintenance and
monitoring, at qualifying sites. There are currently 109 landfills in the program. Funding for the states
ongoing claims at these landfills comes from the Environmental and Remediation Fund (special revenue
fund). The Environmental and Remediation Fund includes revenues from insurance recovery proceeds
and financial assurance from previous owners and operators. Proceeds from the sale of state general
obligation bonds, accounted for in the Building Fund (capital projects fund) and repaid by the General
Fund, have been used for design and construction work at the publicly-owned landfills in the program.
Estimated landfill closure and postclosure liabilities include planned response actions, future unknown
additional remedies which have some probability of occurring, future replacement of some remedial
systems, and administrative costs. Since costs are estimated at current value, actual costs could be
different because of inflation, changes in technology, inclusion of additional qualifying sites or changes in
regulations, and future unanticipated response actions.
The state of Minnesota is financially responsible to remediate certain known pollution present on either
state-owned or non-state-owned land. In most cases, the state voluntarily assumes responsibility for site
assessment and clean-up activities when the responsible party cannot be found or is financially unable to
perform the remediation. Pollution remediation obligation liabilities as of June 30, 2013, were
$48,065,000. Of this total, $31,979,000 was the liability for remediation on sites designated pursuant to
state or federal superfund laws. The pollution remediation amounts are estimated through an analysis of
existing polluted sites. The liabilities are based on the weighted average of the pollution remediation
outlays expected to be incurred to settle those liabilities. Because the liabilities are measured at their
current value, they are subject to change due to inflation, technology improvements, or changes to
applicable laws and regulations. Funding for the states pollution remediation primarily comes from the
Environmental and Remediation Fund (special revenue fund), which was established under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 116.155, and the Petroleum Tank Cleanup Fund (special revenue fund), which was
established under Minnesota Statutes, Section 115C.08.
The governmental activities and business-type activities liability for workers' compensation of
$102,738,000 and $4,978,000, respectively, are based on claims filed for injuries to state employees
occurring prior to June 30, 2013, and is an undiscounted estimate of future payments. The liability will be
liquidated using future resources at unspecified times.
Claims of $32,700,000 are for workers' compensation claims of employees of uninsured and bankrupt
firms. These claims are funded by an assessment on insurers and are payable from the Special
Compensation Fund (special revenue fund).
Claims of $373,500,000 are for reimbursements of supplementary and second injury benefits for old
workers compensation injuries. Legislative action ended both the supplementary and second injury
programs. The claim amount represents the estimated discounted (5.00 percent) cost of supplementary
benefits for injuries prior to October 1, 1995, and second injury program benefits for injuries prior to July
1, 1992. Without alteration by settlements, the liability is expected to extend to approximately the year
2052 for supplementary benefits and 2042 for second injuries.
The remaining $9,669,000 is for claims in the Risk Management Fund (internal service fund).
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Compensated Absences
The compensated absences liability for governmental activities and business-type activities of
$283,570,000 and $144,272,000 respectively, are primarily for vacation leave and vested sick leave,
which are payable as severance pay under specific conditions. Both amounts are paid in cash only when
an employee terminates state employment. This obligation will be liquidated using future resources at
unspecified times.
Arbitrage Liabilities
An arbitrage rebate payable to the federal government is required by the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and
U.S. Treasury regulations and penalties if there are excess earnings on tax-exempt bond proceeds and
debt service reserves. For fiscal year 2013, the state did not have excess earnings on tax-exempt bond
proceeds and debt service.
Revenue Bonds Payable Fiduciary Funds
On June 1, 2000, the state of Minnesota issued revenue bonds totaling $29,000,000 on behalf of the
states three retirement systems. Minnesota Statutes, Section 356.89, authorized the issuance of the
revenue bonds for the construction of an administrative office building. On August 9, 2012, the state of
Minnesota issued revenue refunding bonds totaling $21,880,000 on behalf of the states three retirement
systems at a true rate of 1.63%. Minnesota Statutes, Section 356B.10, authorized the issuance of the
revenue bonds for a current refunding of the $29,000,000 Retirement System Building Revenue Bonds,
Series 2000, which were issued for the construction of an administrative office building. The revenue
refunding bonds have an interest rate of 1.63 percent and are not general obligations of the state. The
bonds are backed by the assets of the three retirement systems, excluding assets segregated for retired
employees and assets of the systems defined contribution funds.
The debt service payments are allocated to each system based on the percentage interest each has in
the facility. For fiscal year 2013, principal and interest paid by the State Employees Retirement Fund
(SERF), Teachers Retirement Fund (TRF), and Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF) was
$2,087,000. The total principal and interest remaining to be paid as of June 30, 2013, is $ 23,875,000,
payable through 2025.
Long-Term Debt Repayment Schedule
Fiduciary Funds
Revenue Bonds SERF, TRF, and PERF
(In Thousands)
Year Ended
June 30 Principal Interest
2014 $ 1,570 $ 500
2015 1,610 468
2016 1,645 436
2017 1,675 403
2018 1,710 370
2019 - 2023 9,170 1,319
2024 - 2028 2,845 154
Total $ 20,225 $ 3,650
Bond Premium 1,489 -
Total $ 21,714 $ 3,650
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Note 13 Long-Term Liabilities Component Units
Revenue and General Obligation Bonds
Housing Finance Agency (HFA) is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462A.06, to issue bonds
and notes to provide funds for rehabilitation, construction, and mortgage loans, or to refund bonds to
sponsors of residential housing for families of low and moderate income. The amount outstanding on
these bonds at any time shall not exceed $5,000,000,000, according to Minnesota Statutes, Section
462A.22. The principal amount of revenue bonds outstanding on June 30, 2013, net of unamortized
discounts/premiums, was $2,136,183,000.
Metropolitan Council (MC) issues general obligation bonds for parks, solid waste disposal systems,
sewers, and transportation projects, backed by the full faith and credit and taxing powers of MC. MC had
$1,785,309,000 in general obligation bonds and general obligation grant anticipation notes and
$1,368,000 of revenue bonds outstanding on December 31, 2012, both net of unamortized
discounts/premiums.
University of Minnesota (U of M) issues general obligation bonds and revenue bonds for capital projects.
On June 30, 2013, the principal amount of general obligation bonds and revenue bonds outstanding, net
of unamortized discounts/premiums, was $699,634,000 and $298,951,000, respectively.
Agricultural and Economic Development Board (AEDB) issues revenue bonds to provide loans for
agricultural and economic projects. On June 30, 2013, the principal amount of revenue bonds outstanding
was $1,460,000.
Office of Higher Education (OHE) is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 136A.171-.175, to issue
revenue bonds and notes to finance guaranteed loans for students attending eligible post-secondary
educational institutions. The amount outstanding on these bonds at any one time, not including refunded
bonds or otherwise defeased or discharged bonds, shall not exceed $850,000,000, according to
Minnesota Statutes, Section 136A.171. On June 30, 2013, the outstanding principal of revenue bonds
was $595,321,000, net of unamortized discounts/premiums.
Public Facilities Authority (PFA) is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 446A.04, to issue revenue
bonds to make loans to municipalities for wastewater treatment facilities. The amount outstanding on
these bonds at any time shall not exceed $1,500,000,000, according to Minnesota Statutes, Section
446A.12. The principal amount of bonds outstanding on June 30, 2013, net of unamortized
discounts/premiums, was $1,088,588,000.
Loans and Notes Payable
Metropolitan Council received loans from the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority in 2002 and 2004 for
$400,000, and $730,000, respectively. In 2004, MC received a $275,000 loan from Hennepin County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority for a total of $1,405,000 of loans outstanding on December 31,
2012. The terms of the loan agreements are 30 years, although they may be extended indefinitely if all
the terms of the loan agreement are met.
University of Minnesota issued tax-exempt commercial paper notes which are backed by U of Ms self-
liquidity and supported by a line of credit with a major commercial bank. On June 30, 2013, the
outstanding commercial paper notes was $230,050,000. U of M intends to hold the commercial paper
notes as a long-term financing vehicle.
National Sports Center Foundation refinanced a majority of its existing debt with a new bank in 2012. On
December 31, 2012, the total outstanding loans and notes payable was $5,974,000.
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Capital Leases
On December 1, 2004, Metropolitan Council entered into an annual appropriation lease purchase
agreement for land and facilities. The lease is subject to non-appropriation by MC in which event the
lease is terminated and there is no obligation of MC for future lease payments. MC intends to continue
the lease through its entire term.
University of Minnesota has seven distinct capital leases. Three of the seven are financed through third-
party financing for the purchase of fleet vehicles and other equipment. The remaining four capital leases
have payments being paid directly to the lessor and represent leases for buildings and equipment.
Component Units
(In Thousands)
MC
(1)
U of M
Year Ended
December 31 Principal Interest
(2)
Year Ended
June 30 Principal Interest
2013 $ 137,750 $ 49,963 2014 $ 35,583 $ 30,658
2014 181,119 46,301 2015 31,767 29,342
2015 281,394 40,048 2016 36,290 27,764
2016 207,326 30,630 2017 37,680 26,122
2017 93,087 26,401 2018 39,495 24,341
2018-2022 456,824 93,750 2019-2023 157,470 96,843
2023-2027 278,194 34,544 2024-2028 135,230 62,308
2028-2032 91,556 5,815 2029-2033 118,585 26,919
2033-2037 - - 2034-2038 57,870 6,025
Total $ 1,727,250 $ 327,452 Total $ 649,970 $ 330,322
Unamortized Discounts/
Premiums and
Issuance Costs 58,059 - 49,664 -
Total $ 1,785,309 $ 327,452 Total $ 699,634 $ 330,322
(1)
MC general obligation bonds include general obligation grant anticipation notes of $100 million issued in
calendar year 2012.
(2)
MC interest is net of Build America Bonds federal subsidy.
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Component Units
Revenue Bonds
(In Thousands)
HFA
(1)
U of M MC
Year Ended
June 30 Principal Interest Principal Interest
Year Ended
December 31 Principal Interest
2014 $ 42,040 $ 69,134 $ 10,358 $ 13,246 2013 $ 1,365 $ 27
2015 50,700 68,960 7,712 12,816 2014 - -
2016 46,785 67,587 9,350 12,385 2015 - -
2017 49,625 66,200 9,830 11,911 2016 - -
2018 50,150 64,715 10,330 11,407 2017 - -
2019-2023 260,810 297,584 60,025 48,669 2018-2022 - -
2024-2028 336,575 245,643 76,800 31,893 2023-2027 - -
2029-2033 417,800 177,962 55,350 14,781 2028-2032 - -
2034-2038 445,390 104,389 35,135 3,050 2033-2037 - -
2039-2043 400,062 37,292 - - 2038-2042 - -
2044-2048 17,670 1,331 - - 2043-2047 - -
2049-2053 3,519 121 - - 2048-2052 - -
Total $2,121,126 $1,200,918 $ 274,890 $ 160,158 Total $ 1,365 $ 27
Unamortized Discounts/
Premiums and Issuance
Costs 5,057 - 24,061 - 3 -
Total $2,126,183 $ 1,200,918 $ 298,951 $ 160,158 Total $ 1,368 $ 27
(1)
HFA bonds and notes payable include a $10 million revolving line of credit liability, which is not included in
this schedule.
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Component Units
Capital Leases
(In Thousands)
MC U of M
Year Ended
December 31
Principal and
Interest
Year Ended
June 30 Principal
2013 $ 1,030 2014 $ 5,119
2014 1,031 2015 5,196
2015 1,026 2016 5,211
2016 1,029 2017 4,875
2017 1,026 2018 4,763
2018-2022 5,123 2019-2023 18,196
2023-2027 3,063 2024-2028 2,918
Total $ 13,328 Total Principal $ 46,278
Interest (3,103) Interest 14,958
Total Principal $ 10,225 Total Principal and Interest $ 61,236
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Component Units
Revenue Bonds
(In Thousands)
AEDB OHE PFA
Year Ended
2014 $ 1,460 $ 34 $ 360 $ 2,874 $ 73,825 $ 50,939
2015 - - 1,135 2,867 77,620 47,293
2016 - - 1,090 2,833 83,835 43,426
2017 - - 3,045 2,800 78,475 39,282
2018 - - 4,255 2,676 83,735 35,390
2019-2023 - - 68,760 10,363 395,995 113,217
2024-2028 - - 13,765 5,120 199,160 39,362
2029-2033 - - 6,995 2,765 52,240 4,269
2034-2038 - - 37,400 2,063 - -
2039-2043 - - 124,000 1,825 - -
2044-2048 - - 333,489 983 - -
$ 1,460 $ 34 $ 594,294 $ 37,169 $ 1,044,885 $ 373,178
Unamortized
Discounts/Premiums and
Issuance Costs - - 1,027 - 43,703 -
Total $ 1,460 $ 34 $ 595,321 $ 37,169 $ 1,088,588 $ 373,178
Variable Rate Debt
To protect against future interest rate fluctuations on U of Ms general obligation bonds and for budgeting
purposes, U of M entered into an interest rate swap. This was a freestanding pay-fixed, receive-variable
interest rate swap which changed the variable interest rate bonds to synthetic fixed-rate bonds. At June
30, 2013, this swap was considered an ineffective hedge, where the change in fair value was included in
investment income reported in the Statements of Activities. See Note 2 Cash, Investments, and
Derivative Instruments for more information.
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The rates on the taxable Series 2008A bonds and tax-exempt Series 2008B bonds are determined by a
remarketing agent. The rates on Series 2008A bonds and Series 2008B bonds cannot exceed 15.0
percent and 12.0 percent, respectively. The interest on the Series 2008A and Series 2008B bonds is
payable monthly and semi-annually, respectively. No principal payments are required until final maturity.
The rates on the tax-exempt Series 2011A and 2011B bonds are determined by a remarketing agent. The
rates on the Series 2011A and 2011B bonds cannot exceed 12.0 percent. The interest on the Series
2011A and 2011B bonds is payable monthly and no principal payments are required until final maturity.
The rates on the tax-exempt Series 2010 bonds are fixed and range from 2.0 percent to 5.0 percent. The
interest on the 2010 bonds is paid semi-annually. The annual effective interest rate was 4.62 percent for
the year ended June 30, 2013.
The rates on the taxable Series 2012A bonds and tax-exempt Series 2012B bonds are determined by a
remarketing agent. The rates on Series 2012A bonds and Series 2012B bonds cannot exceed 15.0
percent and 12.0 percent, respectively. The interest on the Series 2012A and Series 2012B bonds is
payable monthly and semi-annually, respectively. No principal payments are required until final maturity
on the Series 2012A bonds. The Series 2012B bonds have mandatory redemption dates at various years
throughout the life of the bonds with a balloon payment due at final maturity.
All bond series are secured by the revenues derived by the Agency from student loans financed by the
proceeds of the bonds
As of June 30, 2013, all of the HFA interest rate swap agreements have been determined to be effective
hedges, as defined by GASB 53. The fair value is displayed in the deferred inflows of resources as an
interest rate swap agreement, whereas the inception-to-date change in fair value as of June 30, 2013, is
included in the deferred outflows of resources as deferred loss on interest rate swap agreements on the
Statement of Net Position. See Note 2 Cash, Investment, and Derivative Instruments for more
information.
Bond Defeasances
In prior years, U of M defeased various bonds by placing the proceeds from new bond issuances into an
irrevocable trust to provide for all future debt-service payments on the old bonds. The amount defeased
for general obligation bonds 1982 and 1996 Series A was $271,635,000 with $144,375,000 outstanding
as of June 30, 2013. Neither the outstanding indebtedness nor the related trust account assets for these
bonds are included in the U of Ms financial statements as of June 30, 2013.
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Note 14 Segment Information
Primary Government
Segment Information Financial Data
(In Thousands)
Itasca
Revenue Fund Residence Halls 911 Services
Condensed Statement of Net Position
Assets:
Current Assets $ 81,700 $ 89 $ 69,970
Restricted Assets 139,858 293 -
Capital Assets 334,980 3,190 124,780
Total Assets $ 556,538 $ 3,572 $ 194,750
Liabilities:
Current Liabilities $ 25,886 $ 146 $ 19,121
Noncurrent Liabilities 313,069 1,840 139,163
Total Liabilities $ 338,955 $ 1,986 $ 158,284
Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital Assets $ 121,093 $ 1,220 $ -
Restricted 96,490 293 36,466
Unrestricted - 73 -
Total Net Position $ 217,583 $ 1,586 $ 36,466
Condensed Statement of Revenues,
Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position
Operating Revenues - Customer Charges $ 109,368 $ 450 $ 63,222
Depreciation Expense (16,196) (119) (9,749)
Other Operating Expenses (78,410) (205) (26,019)
Operating Income (Loss) $ 14,762 $ 126 $ 27,454
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses):
Interest Income $ 674 $ 29 $ 2
Capital Contributions 3,331 - -
Interest Expense (12,522) (224) (5,951)
Other (312) - (24,368)
Transfers-In (Out) - - (685)
Change in Net Position $ 5,933 $ (69) $ (3,548)
Beginning Net Position 211,650 1,655 29,473
Prior Period Adjustment - - 10,541
Ending Net Position $ 217,583 $ 1,586 $ 36,466
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Net Cash Provided (Used) By:
Operating Activities $ 35,211 $ 243 $ 37,240
Noncapital Financing Activities - 150 (43,333)
Capital and Related Financing Activities (3,641) (333) (25,041)
Investing Activities 213 21 2
Net Increase (Decrease) $ 31,783 $ 81 $ (31,132)
Beginning Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 160,064 $ (2) $ 95,093
Ending Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 191,847 $ 79 $ 63,961
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The types of goods or services provided by each segment are as follows:
MnSCU Revenue Fund constructs, maintains, and operates college buildings for residence hall,
student union, parking and wellness purposes.
MnSCU Itasca Residence Hall accounts for the construction of student housing at Itasca Community
College.
911 Services Fund accounts for activities related to the enhancement of the states 911 emergency
response system.
Each segment has a revenue stream pledged to secure revenue bonds and provisions in the bond
documents which require the separate reporting of each segments financial operations and position.
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Note 15 Contingent Liabilities
Public Employee Pension Funds
In addition to the pension trust funds included in the reporting entity (see Note 8 Pension and
Investment Trust Funds), the state is funding a portion of the unfunded liability for other public employee
pension funds. Funding formulas contained in state statutes define the states contributions to these local
funds. Funding is provided in the states biennial budget. The state is not liable for any additional portion
of the unfunded liability without legislative action. The pension trust funds involved, the year-end for which
the most current data is available, and the unfunded liabilities are described below:
Primary Government
Contingent Liabilities
(In Thousands)
Fund Liability as of
Unfunded
Liability
St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund July 01, 2012 $ 559,286
Duluth Teachers Retirement Fund June 30, 2012 $ 119,410
Local Police & Fire Associations January 01, 2013 $ 1,665
The University of Minnesota (U of M) issued state-secured revenue bonds to finance a football stadium
on campus. In 2006, the Minnesota Legislature appropriated from the General Fund $10.25 million per
year not to exceed 25 years starting in 2008. Grants from the General Fund are conditioned upon
satisfaction of certain requirements by the U of M. As of October 2013, there are $109,300,000 of these
U of M bonds outstanding.
U of M issued state-secured revenue bonds to finance Biomedical Science Research facilities. In 2008,
the Minnesota Legislature appropriated from the General Fund amounts ranging from $850,000 to $15.55
million per year not to exceed 25 years starting in 2010. Grants from the General Fund are conditioned
upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the U of M. As of October 2013, $156,440,000 of these
bonds are still outstanding. The U of M issued additional bonds of $35,395,000 in October 2013 to fund
the remaining portion of the project.
The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) issued state-secured appropriation bonds to provide funds for
rehabilitation, construction and mortgage loans, or to refund bonds to sponsors of residential housing for
families of low and moderate income. In 2008, the Minnesota Legislature appropriated from the General
Fund up to $2.4 million per year for 22 years starting in 2010. As of October 2013, there are $29,680,000
of the HFA nonprofit housing bonds outstanding.
HFA issued state-secured appropriation bonds to finance housing infrastructure. In 2012, the Minnesota
Legislature appropriated from the General Fund up to $2.2 million per year starting in 2014 through 2036.
HFA has issued $15,460,000 of bonds as authorized in legislation.
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School District Credit Enhancement Program
Minnesota Statutes established a school district credit enhancement program. If a school district is unable
to pay its debt service due on school district and intermediate school district certificates of indebtedness,
capital notes, certificate of participation, and general obligation bonds enrolled in the program, the
legislature appropriates annually from the General Fund the amounts necessary to make the debt service
payments. This amount is repaid to the General Fund through a reduction in state aid payable to the
school district or intermediate school district, or the levy of an ad valorem tax which may be made with the
approval of the Commissioner of Education. The total amount of debt rolled in the program at June 30,
2013, is $15.1 billion. The state has not had to make any debt service payments on behalf of school
districts or intermediate school districts under this program.
City and County Credit Enhancement Program
Minnesota Statutes established a city and county credit enhancement program. If a city or county is
unable to pay its debt service due on general obligation bonds enrolled in the program issued for the
construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of certain projects or certain redevelopment, contaminated
site cleanup, the legislature appropriates annually from the General Fund the amounts necessary to make
the debt service payments. This amount is repaid to the General Fund through a reduction in state aid
payable to the city or county, or the levy of an ad valorem tax which may be made with the approval of
Public Facility Authority. The total general obligation bonds enrolled into the program on June 30, 2013, is
$632 million. In August 2013, the state made a $603,000 debt service payment under the program on
behalf of the City of Williams. The state does not expect to make any other debt service payments on
behalf of cities or counties under the program in the future.
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Note 16 Equity
Restricted Net Position Government-wide Statement of Net Position
The following table identifies the primary governments restricted net position in greater detail than is
presented on the face of the financial statements:
Primary Government
Restricted Net Position Balances
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Restricted by
Constitution
Restricted by
Enabling
Legislation
Restricted by
Other Total
Restricted For:
Agricultural, Environmental and Energy
Resources $ 318,856 $ 882,898 $ 14,986 $ 1,216,740
Arts and Cultural Heritage 24,010 - - 24,010
Capital Projects - - 4,536 4,536
Debt Service 256,890 - 119,012 375,902
Economic and Workforce Development - 124,376 730 125,106
General Education - 43,139 2,840 45,979
General Government - 6,737 876 7,613
Health and Human Services - 1,762 6,037 7,799
Higher Education - - 530,341 530,341
Public Safety and Corrections - 22,456 63,791 86,247
School Aid - Expendable 5,947 - - 5,947
School Aid - Nonexpendable 965,954 - - 965,954
Transportation 1,354,976 22,115 - 1,377,091
Unemployment Benefits - - 1,143,319 1,143,319
Other Purposes - - 33,155 33,155
Total Restricted Net Position $ 2,926,633 $ 1,103,483 $ 1,919,623 $ 5,949,739
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Fund Balances Primary Government
The following table identifies governmental fund balances of the primary government in greater detail than
is presented on the face of the financial statements:
Governmental Funds
Fund Balances
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
Major
Special
Revenue Fund
General Fund Federal Fund Other Funds Total
Fund Balances:
Nonspendable:
Inventory $ - $ - $ 26,784 $ 26,784
Trust or Permanent Fund Principal 750,071 - 965,954 1,716,025
Restricted for:
Resources 1,112 123 505,776 507,011
Arts and Cultural Heritage - - 24,010 24,010
Debt Service - - 591,693 591,693
Economic and Workforce Development 65,976 - 89,260 155,236
General Education 38,493 - 13,426 51,919
General Government - - 7,597 7,597
Health and Human Services - - 2,896 2,896
Public Safety - - 13,191 13,191
Transportation - - 1,405,343 1,405,343
Committed to:
Resources - - 56,306 56,306
Economic and Workforce Development - - 212,501 212,501
General Education - - 8,510 8,510
General Government - - 11,682 11,682
Health and Human Services - - 372,140 372,140
Public Safety - - 34,172 34,172
Transportation - - 17,818 17,818
Assigned to:
Resources 41,785 - - 41,785
Economic and Workforce Development 57,609 - - 57,609
General Education 9,421 - - 9,421
General Government 29,797 - - 29,797
Health and Human Services 41,455 - - 41,455
Higher Education 3,610 - - 3,610
Public Safety 32,287 - - 32,287
Transportation 3,598 - - 3,598
Unassigned: 209,551 - - - 209,551
Total Fund Balances $ 1,284,765 $ 123 $ 4,461,118 $ 5,746,006
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Deficit Equity Balances
A $5,501,000 deficit total net asset balance was reported in the Behavioral Services Fund (enterprise
fund) as of June 30, 2013. This funds operations are being evaluated and a plan will be established to
address this deficit.
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Note 17 Risk Management
Primary Government
The state is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; to theft of, damage to, or destruction of
assets; to errors and omissions; and to employer obligations. The state manages these risks through the
Risk Management Fund (internal service fund), a self-insurance fund, and other insurance and self-
funding mechanisms. All health plans are self-insured.
Risk Management Fund
State agencies may elect to participate in the Risk Management Fund (internal service fund), which offers
auto, liability, property, and related coverage. The agencies pay a premium to participate in this coverage.
All agencies that own state vehicles are required to purchase automobile liability coverage from the fund.
The property coverage offers an agency a range of deductibles from $1,000 through $250,000 per loss.
The fund covers the balance of the claim up to $1,000,000. The reinsurance program provides coverage
up to $1,000,000,000. Once annual aggregate losses paid by the Risk Management Fund reach
$2,500,000 in any one fiscal year, the reinsurer will provide coverage in excess of a $25,000 maintenance
deductible for each claim. Agencies electing not to participate in the Risk Management Fund, and not
able to cover the losses from their operating budget, must seek other reimbursements or additional
appropriations from the legislature.
The liability coverage is up to the statutory limit (tort claims cap) of $500,000 bodily injury and property
damage per person, and $1,500,000 bodily injury and property damage per occurrence. The casualty
reinsurance program provides $10,000,000 excess of a $1,000,000 retention to protect the state from
auto and general liability claims that are extra-territorial, as well as for suits brought in federal court which
would be outside the states jurisdiction.
The Risk Management Fund purchases insurance policies for state agencies seeking insurance for
specialized insurance needs for which the state does not self-insure. These coverages include aviation,
medical malpractice, and foster care liability. The premiums for these policies are billed back to the
agencies at cost.
Minnesota Statutes, Section 15.38, Subdivision 8, permits the purchase of insurance on state-owned
buildings and contents.
All losses of state property are covered by programs of the Risk Management Fund, by insurance policies
purchased in the commercial market, or are uninsured and become the liability of the state.
Tort Claims
State agencies may elect to participate in the Risk Management Fund and obtain coverage for selected
exposures, subject to the tort claims limits. Agencies not electing to participate in the Risk Management
Fund are responsible for paying the cost of claims from their operating budget. The legislature also
makes an annual Tort Claim Appropriation to cover claims that would unduly impair agency operations.
Agencies not able to cover claims through these two avenues must seek additional appropriations from
the legislature. Tort claims brought outside Minnesota state jurisdiction and in federal court have unlimited
liability exposure.
Workers' Compensation
The state, as a self-insured employer, assumes all risks for workers compensation-related claims and
provides workers compensation insurance coverage for state employees. The program provides a full-
service workers compensation insurance program, including workplace safety and loss control,
rehabilitative and return to work services, claim services, and legal services.
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The program is required by state law to be a member of the Workers' Compensation Reinsurance
Association (WCRA). WCRA reimburses the state for catastrophic workers compensation claims that
exceed the current retention amount of $1,880,000.
The recovery of claim costs that are less than the WCRA retention amount is the responsibility of each
state agency. State agencies may participate in either a pay-as-you-go revolving fund or a premium pool
cost allocation fund. These costs are paid from each agencys operating budget.
The state estimates the liability for reported claims that have not yet been settled. These costs include
anticipated indemnity and medical benefits related to the reported claim.
State Employee Group Insurance Program
The Minnesota State Legislature created the Employee Insurance Fund (internal service fund),
administered by the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP), to provide eligible employees
and other eligible persons with life insurance and hospital, medical, and dental benefits coverage through
provider organizations. The Employee Insurance Fund is not associated with any other public risk pools.
The fund type used to account for SEGIP fiscal activities is an internal service fund dedicated solely for
the purpose of this program. A contingency reserve is maintained to increase the controls over medical
plan provisions and other insurance costs for the purpose of moderating premium and claim fluctuations,
and to assume all inherent risk associated with the self-funded insurance programs, which would also
include losses to the fund.
SEGIP provides benefits coverage to employees by contracting with carriers through a network of
providers throughout the state. SEGIP had settlements of $2,973,157 greater than coverage during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.
In January 2000, the fund became fully self-insured for medical coverage and assumed all liability for
medical claims. The self-funded programs within the fund establish claim liabilities based on estimates of
the ultimate cost of claims (including future claim adjustment expenses) that have been reported but not
paid, and of claims that have been incurred, but not reported. These estimates are agreed to by the
insurance carriers and the state and are reviewed for accuracy and reasonableness. The estimates are
based on claim experience and claim lag timetables provided by the carriers and do not include additional
estimates for subrogation, salvage, or unallocated claim adjustments.
Public Employees Insurance Program
The Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP) is a public entity risk pool currently operating as an
insurance program. The risk pool was created by the Minnesota State Legislature to provide public
employees and other eligible persons with life insurance and hospital, medical, and dental benefit
coverage to result in a greater utilization of government resources and advance the health and welfare of
the citizens of the state. The enabling legislation for PEIP is Laws of Minnesota, 1987, codified as
Minnesota Statutes, Section 43A.316. Beginning in fiscal year 1998, medical benefits provided through
PEIP became a self-insured program.
PEIP's membership as of June 30, 2013, was 4,887 members and their dependents. The members of the
pool include 49 school districts, 26 cities/townships, 5 counties, and 9 other public employers. PEIP
provides medical benefits coverage to public employees through a self-insured statewide program
administered through several private-sector claims administrators/managed care organizations, as well as
fully insured life and dental coverage. The pool will be self-sustaining through member premiums and will
reinsure for claims through its administrators/managed care organizations for stop-loss coverage for
claims in excess of $100,000.
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The pool establishes claims liabilities based on estimates of the ultimate costs of claims (including future
claim adjustment expenses) that have been reported, but not settled, and of claims that have been
incurred, but not reported. The estimated amounts of reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims are
deducted from the liability for unpaid claims. The pool uses reinsurance agreements to reduce its
exposure to large losses on all types of insured events. Reinsurance permits the recovery of a portion of
losses from reinsurers, although it does not discharge the primary liability of the pool as direct insurer of
the risks reinsured.
Primary Government
Self-Insured Claim Liabilities
(In Thousands)
Beginning
Claims Liability
Net Additions
and Changes
in Claims
Payment of
Claims
Ending Claims
Liability
Risk Management Fund
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/12 $ 9,209 $ 2,448 $ 2,598 $ 9,059
Tort Claims
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/12 $ - $ 1,381 $ 1,381 $ -
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/13 $ - $ 1,188 $ 1,188 $ -
Workers Compensation
State Employee Insurance Plans
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Primary Government
Public Employee Insurance Program
Medical Claims
(In Thousands)
Year Ended June 30
2013 2012
Unpaid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses, Beginning $ 3,338 $ 1,943
Incurred Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses:
Provision for Insured Events of Current Year $ 37,050 $ 36,024
Increases (Decreases) in Provision for Insured Events of Prior Years 37 585
Total Incurred Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses $ 37,087 $ 36,609
Payments:
Claims and Claims Adjustment Expenses Attributable to Insured
Events of Current Year $ 33,836 $ 32,716
Claims and Claims Adjustment Expenses Attributable to Insured
Events of Prior Years 2,983 2,498
Total Payments $ 36,819 $ 35,214
Total Unpaid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses, Ending $ 3,606 $ 3,338
Component Units
Housing Finance Agency (HFA) is exposed to various insurable risks of loss related to tort; theft of,
damage to, or destruction of assets; errors or omissions; and employer obligations. HFA manages these
risks through the primary governments insurance plans including the primary governments Risk
Management Fund and through purchased insurance coverage. HFA retains the risk of loss, although
there have been no settlements or actual losses in excess of coverage in the last three years. HFA
participates in the State Employee Group Insurance Plan (SEGIP), which provides life insurance and
hospital, medical, and dental benefits coverage through provider organizations. HFA also participates in
the primary governments Workers Compensation Program. Annual premiums are assessed by the
program based on average costs and claims.
Metropolitan Council (MC) is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and
destruction of assets; errors and omissions; and to employer obligations. MC both purchases commercial
insurance and self-insures for these risks of loss as discussed above. MC has not experienced significant
reduction in insurance coverage from the prior year. MC has not had any settlements in excess of
commercial coverage for the past three years.
MC purchases general liability insurance to protect all divisions of MC and recognizes a current liability for
incurred, reported claims, and a long-term liability for claims incurred but not reported. Claims liabilities
are calculated considering recent claim settlement trends including frequency and amount of payouts.
Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04, generally limits the MCs tort exposure to $500,000 per claim and
$1,500,000 per occurrence for a claim arising on or after July 1, 2009. For claims arising earlier, the limits
are $400,000 per claim and $1,200,000 per occurrence. In addition, an amount equal to twice these limits
applies if the claim arises out of the release or threatened release of a hazardous substance.
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MC has self-administered workers' compensation claims for all divisions. Liabilities are reported when
information is available that suggests there has been an occurrence with probable loss incurred.
Liabilities include an amount for claims that have been incurred but not reported. Claims liabilities are re-
evaluated periodically to consider recently settled claims, the frequency of claims, and other economic
and social factors. Liabilities for incurred losses to be settled by fixed or reasonably determinable
payments over a long period of time are reported at their present value using a discount rate of 2.89
percent. The self-insurance retention limit for workers' compensation is $1,840,000 per single loss. For
claims above the retention limit, the Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association reimburses MC.
University of Minnesota (U of M) is self-insured for medical malpractice, general liability, directors and
officers liability, and automobile liability through RUMINCO, Ltd., a wholly-owned single parent captive
insurance company. Claims are reported to a third-party administrator, which pays expenses and
estimates claim liabilities. The total expense of a claim is estimated and booked as a liability when it is
probable that a loss has occurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated in the year in
which it is reported. In addition, an actuarial liability is established for incurred but not reported claims
using a discount rate of 0.45 percent.
U of M is also self-insured for workers' compensation through an internally maintained fund. The internal
fund for workers' compensation is maintained only to fund current year expected payouts. Excess
insurance is maintained through the Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association. Each year, an
actuarial estimate of the U of Ms liability for workers' compensation is compiled and recorded, but the
liability is not funded in a separate reserve.
U of Ms medical (health) and dental coverage for faculty and staff is a self-insured program. Under the
plan, U of M pays claims, while the administration of the program is handled by independent
administrators. U of Ms graduate assistant medical plan and student health plan are also self-insured.
Each year, an actuarial estimate of the U of Ms liability for medical claims, including incurred but not
reported claims, is recorded.
Component Units
Claims Liabilities
(In Thousands)
Beginning
Claims
Liability
Net Additions
and Changes
in Claims
Payment of
Claims
Ending Claims
Liability
Metropolitan Council - Workers' Compensation
University of Minnesota RUMINCO, Ltd.
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/13 $ 8,142 $ 801 $ 1,762 $ 7,181
University of Minnesota Workers Compensation
University of Minnesota Medical/Dental
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Note 18 Budgetary Basis vs. GAAP
Actual revenues, transfers-in, expenditures, encumbrances, and transfers-out on the budgetary basis do
not equal those on the GAAP basis in the Governmental Funds Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances for the General Fund. This inequality results primarily from the
differences in the recognition of accruals, reimbursements, deferred revenue, intrafund, and loan
transactions, and from the budgetary basis of accounting for encumbrances. On the budgetary basis,
encumbrances are recognized as expenditures in the year encumbered. The modified accrual basis of
accounting recognizes expenditures when the goods or services are received, regardless of the year
funds are encumbered. In addition, the GAAP General Fund includes several funds that are not included
in the budgetary General Fund. A reconciliation of the fund balances under the two basis of accounting
for the General Fund is provided in the following table.
General Fund
Reconciliation of GAAP Basis Fund Balance
to Budgetary Fund Balance
As of June 30, 2013
(In Thousands)
GAAP Basis Fund Balance: $ 1,284,765
Less: Encumbrances 127,443
Unassigned Fund Balance $ 1,157,322
Basis of Accounting Differences:
Revenue Accruals/Adjustments:
Taxes Receivable $ (608,203)
Tax Refunds Payable 488,786
Human Services Receivable (125,447)
Escheat Asset (8,418)
Other Receivables (28,511)
Permanent School Fund Reimbursement (2,793)
Investments at Market 8,720
Expenditure Accruals/Adjustments:
Medical Care Programs 787,879
Human Services Grants Payable 53,157
Education Aids 1,007,780
Police and Fire Aid 85,871
Perspective Differences:
Account with no Legally Adopted Budget (1,044,650)
Long-Term Receivables (8,588)
Appropriation Carryover (105,248)
Budgetary Reserve (1,006,571)
Budgetary Basis:
Unassigned Fund Balance $ 651,086
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Note 19 Litigation
1) Payment of tort claims against the state is made from funds appropriated by the Minnesota
Legislature to agencies for their general operations to the extent such funds are available without
unduly hindering the operation of the agency, from appropriations of dedicated receipts if practicable,
or from funds appropriated for the payment of tort claims. The Tort Claims appropriations for each of
the fiscal years ending June 30, 2012, and June 30, 2013, are $761,000. The maximum limit of
liability for tort claims arising out of a single occurrence in Minnesota on or before January 1, 2000,
and before January 1, 2008, is $1,000,000. The maximum limited liability for any one claim is
$300,000 for claims arising before August 1, 2007, and $400,000 for claims arising on or after August
1, 2007, and before July 1, 2009, for any one claim and the maximum limits of liability for tort claims
arising in Minnesota on or after January 1, 2008, and prior to July 1, 2009, is $1,200,000 for any
number of claims arising out of a single occurrence. For tort claims arising in Minnesota on or after
July 1, 2009, the maximum limits are $500,000 for any one claim and $1,500,000 for any number of
claims arising out of a single occurrence.
2) Lawsuits based on non-tort theories furnish another basis for potential liability. The following cases, or
categories of cases, in which the state, its officers or employees, are defendants have been noted
because an adverse decision in each case or category of case could result in an expenditure of state
moneys of over $15 million in excess of current levels.
a. At any one time, there are hundreds of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
eminent domain actions being litigated in district courts throughout the state. There is a
continuous flow of such cases, with the actual number depending on many factors such as the
number of parcels of land that can be acquired by direct purchase, the construction needs of the
department, and revenues available for highway projects. In the aggregate, the potential cost to
the state for property which has been, or will be, acquired exceeds $15 million. Liability arising out
of decisions unfavorable to the state may impact the states Trunk Highway Fund (special
revenue fund). MnDOT has agreed to acquire properties for Metropolitan Councils (component
unit) Central Corridor light rail transit project. This project is likely to involve eminent domain
actions. In the aggregate, the potential cost to the state for property which has been, or will be,
acquired exceeds $15 million. Liability arising out of decisions unfavorable to the state may
impact funding to be provided to MnDOT by Metropolitan Council.
b. Alliance Pipeline, L.P. v. Commissioner of Revenue, et al. (Minnesota Tax Court). Alliance
operates a natural gas pipeline company and owns and operates property throughout 13
Minnesota counties. In October 2009, Alliance filed an appeal in Minnesota Tax Court challenging
the Commissioners 2009 assessment of Alliances natural gas pipeline property in Minnesota.
Subsequently, Alliance appealed the Commissioners assessment for tax years 2010 and 2011.
The legal issues in this appeal are very similar to the legal challenges raised in the Minnesota
Energy Resources Corp. v. Commissioner appeals listed below. Alliance argues: (1) that the
Commissioner has failed to correctly determine the market value of the property as defined by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 272.03, Subdivision 8; (2) that Minnesota Rule 8100 exceeds the
Commissioners statutory authority to the extent it creates a valuation process which does not
value utility property at its fair market value; and (3) that the assessment is unconstitutional in
violation of the Equal Protection Clause, the Uniformity Clause and the Due Process Clause of
the Minnesota Constitution and the Equal Protection and Due Process and Commerce Clauses of
the U.S. Constitution.
c. Electric Cooperative Assessment Cases (Minnesota Tax Court). Electric cooperatives filed a
series of 16 separate appeals in Tax Court of the Commissioner of Revenues assessment of
sales tax for varying periods generally ranging from 2003 through 2006. Each electric cooperative
estimates costs for its members as it bills those members throughout the year and collects sales
tax based on those estimates. At years end, if the cooperative has charged members in excess
of the actual costs, it issues patronage adjustments in the form of capital credits to the members
for the difference in cost. After doing so, the appellants filed for a refund in the sales tax paid on
the difference between the actual and estimated costs. The Department initially paid the refunds
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to each appellant, but later issued assessments for the amounts that had been refunded. Citing
Minnesota Rule 8130.1100, Subpart 5 (stating that when part of contribution is credited back to
members capital account after sale, credited amount is included in taxable sales price), the
Department denied each appellants administrative appeal. There are an estimated 44 electric
cooperatives in the state that are similarly situated. The Department estimates total financial
potential impact to the state of the Commissioner losing the legal issue in these cases is
approximately $20.9 million in one-time refunds with an on-going annual impact of $4.2 million.
The electric cooperatives filed a motion for partial summary claiming some of the assignment
periods at issue are time barred.
d. Kiminski v. Hunt et al (formerly Beach/Ness v. Hunt et al.) and similar matters: In January of
2013, the Department of Natural Resources notified approximately 5,000 residents that their
drivers license data may have been improperly viewed by former DNR employee John Hunt.
Since the notification, five putative class actions have been filed in federal court against the DNR,
the Department of Public Safety, and various state employees in their individual and official
capacities alleging violations of federal and state law resulting from Hunt's conduct. The suits
have all been consolidated and a consolidated amended complaint has been filed. The suits
include claims for relief under the federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act and 42 U.S.C. 1983.
The plaintiffs seek statutory damages, actual damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and
attorneys' fees. On September 20, 2013, the court dismissed all claims against state employees
other than former DNR employee Hunt. The decision may be appealed. Other similar cases have
been filed against other state employees in their individual and official capacities alleging
plaintiffs drivers license data may have been improperly viewed by state employees. Motions to
dismiss have been or will be filed in each case, one of which was granted on October 8, 2013,
and another was granted on November 1, 2013.
e. Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. v. Commissioner of Revenue (Minnesota Tax Court). The
plaintiff, a natural gas pipeline corporation, appeals the market valuations made of the pipeline
corporations real, personal and operating property subject to assessment in 53 counties in
Minnesota. The separate appeals for tax years 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 are consolidated.
The pipeline corporation argues: (1) that the Commissioner has failed to correctly determine the
market value (as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 272.03, Subdivision 8) of the pipeline's
property in Minnesota and in its determination has employed methods which overstate the market
value and arrived at a value in excess of market value; and (2) that the pipeline's property in
Minnesota was unfairly and unequally assessed compared to property in the same class and the
property of similarly situated taxpayers in violation of Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.11, the
Equal Protection Clause; the Uniformity of Taxation Clause (Art. X, Sec. 1) and the Due Process
clause of the Minnesota Constitution and the Equal Protection and Due Process Clause of U.S.
Constitution. The apportionable 2008 market value for this property is $126 million under the
Minnesota rule in effect for 2008. A new Minnesota rule governs calculation for the 2009-2011 tax
years. Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. objects to both the old and new rules. Specifically,
Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. disagrees with how the capitalization rate is calculated, the
fact that external obsolescence is not included in depreciation, the weighting of cost factors and
claim that the property tax assessments are not applied evenly throughout Minnesota.
f. SAP Retail, Inc. vs. Commissioner of Revenue (Minnesota Tax Court). The taxpayer filed an
appeal in Minnesota Tax Court challenging the Commissioners assessment of about $500,000 in
sales and use tax on the taxpayers sale of software and various components of software
implementation. After a trial, the Court dismissed the Commissioners assessment finding that the
sale of this software and software implementation was not taxable and the time for the
Commissioner to appeal has passed. This decision may impact about $17 million of the
Commissioners sales and use tax assessments against other similarly situated software
companies.
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g. Skaja v. Minnesota Department of Health, Bearder, et al. v. Minnesota, et al, and Anderson
v. State of Minnesota. (Hennepin County District Court). On November 16, 2011, the Minnesota
Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Bearder case, holding that blood specimens collected
under the newborn screening program are genetic information and that the statutes governing
the newborn screening program provide a limited exception to the requirements of the Genetic
Privacy Act. The Bearder case was remanded to the district court for further proceedings. Twelve
families subsequently served the Skaja complaint and seek class action status, declaratory relief,
injunctive relief, and damages for alleged violation of the Genetic Privacy Act. The purported
class includes all parents and children whose blood specimens were stored or used after
newborn screening testing was complete. The Anderson plaintiffs (additional parents of minor
children) commenced their action on January 13, 2012, alleging that the Departments collection,
storage and use of blood samples pursuant to the Screening Program violated Minnesota
Statutes, Section 13.386, the genetic privacy law. The complaint is styled as a class action.
Plaintiffs seek damages, injunctive relief and an award of attorneys fees and torts. On April 16,
2012, the district court consolidated the three cases for all purposes. On February 7, 2013, the
district court denied the motions for class certification. Plaintiff's petition for discretionary review of
that order denying class certification was denied by the court of appeals on March 26, 2013. On
June 12, 2013, the district court granted the Anderson plaintiffs motion to dismiss their complaint
without prejudice. Cross motions for summary judgment were denied with respect to plaintiffs
claims for injunctive relief. The court granted state defendants motion for summary judgment on
all plaintiffs damages claims with the exception of the parent plaintiffs as to claims for emotional
distress. A jury trial is scheduled for January 2014.
h. Steele County v. MnDOT; Waseca County v. MnDOT. (Steele County District Court; OAH; Court
of Appeals). MnDOT completed construction of a new alignment for Trunk Highway 14 (TH 14)
in Steele and Waseca Counties and was unable to reach an agreement with the counties
regarding highway turnback funding pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 161.081-.082. Both
counties challenged MnDOTs release of the road at the Office of Administrative Hearings
(OAH), alleging that the MnDOT deadline date for releasing old TH 14 constituted an unadopted
rule. Concurrent with the OAH filing, the counties also filed Petitions for Writs of Certiorari at the
Court of Appeals, which the Court dismissed for lack of certiorari jurisdiction. The OAH
proceeding was decided in MnDOTs favor with the administrative law judge (ALJ) dismissing
the counties claims. The counties appealed the ALJs decision to the Court of Appeals, and
briefing in that case was complete on September 23, 2013. In addition to those proceedings, both
counties have filed declaratory judgment actions in district court seeking to have the court declare
that MnDOT lacks authority to release a road without a turnback agreement in place. Proceedings
in that case are stayed pending a decision by the Court of Appeals in the OAH appeal. The
district court has allowed discovery to proceed despite the stay.
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Note 20 Prior Period Adjustment, Change in Accounting Principle, Change in
Reporting Entity and Change in Fund Structure
Primary Government
Prior Period Adjustments
During fiscal year 2013, the Minnesota Department of Transportation changed the method of depreciation
on buildings to align with internal rate development. This change resulted in a reduction of accumulated
depreciation on buildings. A prior period adjustment of $29.9 million is reflected in the government-wide
financial statements. See Note 6 Capital Assets for additional information.
During fiscal year 2013, the Minnesota Department of Transportation capitalized nondepreciable
infrastructure in governmental activities and miscellaneous towers in the 911 Services Fund (enterprise
fund) that were previously expensed. These changes resulted in a prior period adjustment of $86.9 million
and $10.5 million in Governmental Activities and Business-type Activities, respectively, reflected in the
government-wide financial statements as well as the Enterprise Funds in the fund level statements. See
Note 6 Capital Assets for additional information.
During fiscal year 2013, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) identified an error in reversing
journal entries from prior years that resulted in a $46.1 million understatement of cash and fund balance.
MMB recognized a prior period adjustment to increase cash and fund balance in the General Fund and
the Governmental Activities in the government-wide financial statements by that amount.
Change in Reporting Entity
Minnesota Statutes allow volunteer firefighters to be covered by the Volunteer Firefighter Retirement
Fund (pension trust fund). During fiscal year 2013, twenty firefighter groups joined the Volunteer
Firefighter Retirement Fund managed by the Public Employees Retirement Association board of
directors. Investment balances of $5.1 million were reported as a change in reporting entity in the
Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Fund.
Change in Fund Structure
Minnesota Statutes allow volunteer firefighters to be covered by the Volunteer Firefighter Retirement
Fund (pension trust fund). During fiscal year 2013, eight firefighter groups moved from the volunteer fire
accounts, part of the Supplemental Retirement Fund (investment trust fund), into the Volunteer Firefighter
Retirement Fund managed by the Public Employees Retirement Association board of directors. The
transfer was reported as a change in fund structure of $2.2 million in the Supplemental Retirement Fund
and the Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Fund.
Discretely Presented Component Unit (University of Minnesota)
Change in Accounting Principle
During fiscal year 2013, the University of Minnesota implemented GASB Statement No. 61 The Financial
Reporting Entity: Omnibus which resulted in component units of the U of M no longer required to be
discretely reported. This change resulted in a change in accounting principle of $503.9 million.
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Discretely Presented Component Units (Metropolitan Council and Minnesota Sports Facilities
Authority)
Change in Fund Structure
The Minnesota Legislature established the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (Authority) to provide for
the construction, financing and long term use of a new stadium and related stadium infrastructure for
professional football and a broad range of other civic, community, athletic, educational, cultural and
commercial activities. During fiscal year 2013, the operations from the Metropolitan Sports Facilities
Commission, a component unit of Metropolitan Council (discretely presented component unit), were
transferred to the Authority. This is reported as a change in fund structure of $41.1 million.
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Note 21 Subsequent Events
Primary Government
On August 15, 2013, the state sold $273.4 million of general obligation state various purpose bonds
Series 2013A at a true interest rate of 3.35 percent, $200.0 million of general obligation state trunk
highway bonds Series 2013B at a true interest rate of 3.34 percent, and $5.0 million general obligation
state taxable state bonds Series 2013C at a true interest rate of 1.91 percent. These bonds are backed
by the full faith and credit and taxing power of the state.
On November 6, 2013, the state sold $283.8 million of general obligation state various purpose bonds
Series 2013D at a true interest rate of 3.10 percent, $112.0 million of general obligation state trunk
highway bonds Series 2013E at a true interest rate of 3.12 percent, and $373.9 million general obligation
state various purpose refunding bonds Series 2013F at a true interest rate of 2.25 percent. The refunding
bonds are issued for the purpose of refunding $394.0 million in principal of outstanding general obligation
various purpose bonds of the state. These bonds are backed by the full faith and credit and taxing power
of the state.
On October 16, 2013, the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board issued $37.9 million of
education facilities revenue bonds at a true interest rate of 3.76 percent. The bonds will be used to make
grants to certain school districts located in the taconite relief area, as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
Section 273.134. As stated in Minnesota Statutes, Section 298.28, the bonds will be paid from taconite
production tax revenues in the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation account within the General Fund
and the Douglas J. Johnson Economic Protection Trust Fund (special revenue fund).
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Modified Approach for Infrastructure
The state uses the modified approach for reporting selected infrastructure assets. Under this approach,
the state expenses certain maintenance and preservation costs and does not report depreciation
expense. Assets accounted for under the modified approach include approximately 29,000 lane miles of
pavement and approximately 3,000 bridges and tunnels maintained by the state.
To utilize the modified approach, the state is required to:
Maintain an asset management system that includes an up-to-date inventory of eligible infrastructure
assets.
Perform condition assessments of eligible assets and summarize the results using a measurement
scale.
Estimate each year the annual amount to maintain and preserve the assets at the condition level
established and disclosed by the state.
Document that the assets are being preserved approximately at, or above, the established condition
level.
Lane Miles of Pavement
Measurement Scale
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) uses three pavement condition indices to
determine the condition of the trunk highway system: Present Serviceability Rating (PSR), Surface
Rating (SR), and Pavement Quality Index (PQI). The PSR is a measure of pavement smoothness, the
SR measures pavement distress (cracking) and the PQI is a composite index equal to the square root of
the PSR multiplied by the SR.
The five qualitative categories used to describe pavement condition are shown in the table below.
Description PQI Range PSR Range SR Range
Very Good 3.7 - 4.5 4.1 - 5.0 3.3 - 4.0
Good 2.8 - 3.6 3.1 - 4.0 2.5 - 3.2
Fair 1.9 - 2.7 2.1 - 3.0 1.7 - 2.4
Poor 1.0 - 1.8 1.1 - 2.0 0.9 - 1.6
Very Poor 0.0 - 0.9 0.0 - 1.0 0.0 - 0.8
The PQI will be used as the index for determining whether the pavement infrastructure is being
maintained in a serviceable level. The PQI is an overall index, combining both pavement smoothness
(PSR) and cracking (SR).
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Established Condition Level
Principal arterial pavements will be maintained at 3.0 PQI (good) or higher and all other pavements will be
maintained at 2.8 PQI (good) or higher.
Assessed Conditions
The state assesses condition on 100 percent of the pavement surfaces at least once every two years.
Principal Arterial
Average PQI
Non-Principal Arterial
Average PQI
2012 3.36 3.24
2011 3.32 3.18
2010 3.33 3.17
Bridges and Tunnels
Measurement Scale
MnDOT utilizes three performance measures to maintain and improve the bridge system: Structural
Condition Rating, Geometric Rating, and Posted Bridge and Bridge Load Carrying Capacity. The
Structural Condition Rating will be used to determine if the bridge system is being maintained at a
serviceable level for the condition of the bridges under MnDOTs jurisdiction.
The Structural Condition Rating is a broad measure of the structural condition of a bridge. Each bridge is
rated as Good, Fair, or Poor by using three National Bridge Inventory (NBI) condition codes and two NBI
appraisal ratings to place each bridge in a category.
The three NBI condition codes are Deck Condition, Superstructure Condition, and Substructure
Condition. The two NBI appraisal ratings are Structural Evaluation and Waterway Adequacy. Both the
condition codes and the appraisal ratings use a scale of 0 (failed) through 9 (excellent).
Rating Description
9 Excellent.
8 Very good.
7 Good. Some minor problems.
6 Satisfactory. Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
5 Fair. All primary structural elements are sound, but may have some minor section
loss, cracking, spalling, or scour.
4 Poor. Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling, or scour.
3 Serious. Loss of section, deterioration, spalling, or scour have seriously affected
primary structural components. Local failures are possible. Fatigue cracks in steel or
shear cracks in concrete may be present.
2 Critical. Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Fatigue cracks in steel
or shear cracks in concrete may be present or scour may have removed substructure
support. Unless closely monitored, it may be necessary to close the bridge until
corrective action is taken.
1 Imminent failure. Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural
components or obvious vertical or horizontal movement affecting structure stability.
Bridge is closed to traffic, but corrective action may put it back in light service.
0 Failure. Out of service, beyond corrective action.
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The criteria for placing a bridge in each of the three categories are as follows:
Rating Description
Good If all of the condition codes are 7 or greater, and if both of the appraisal ratings are 6
or greater.
Fair If any of the condition codes are 5 or 6, or if either of the appraisal ratings are 3, 4, or
5.
Poor If any of the condition codes are 4 or less, or if either of the appraisal ratings are 2 or
less. This is also defined as structurally deficient.
Established Condition Level
Ninety-two percent of principal arterial system bridges will be maintained at fair to good, while 80 percent
of all other system bridges will be maintained at fair to good.
Assessed Conditions
Principal Arterial 2012 2011 2010
Fair to Good 94.5% 94.5% 94.4%
All Other Systems 2012 2011 2010
Fair to Good 93.0% 91.4% 91.3%
Budgeted and Estimated Costs to Maintain
The following table presents the states estimate of spending necessary to preserve and maintain the
roads and bridges at, or above, the Established Condition Levels cited above, and the actual amount
spent (in thousands):
Costs to be Capitalized Maintenance of System
Bridges Pavement Total Costs Bridges Pavement Total Costs
Total
Construction
Program
Budget 2013 $ 179,581 $ 289,898 $ 469,479 $ 36,480 $ 691,872 $ 728,352 $ 1,197,831
2012 257,442 288,138 545,580 23,111 504,601 527,712 1,073,292
2011 241,801 270,378 512,179 25,390 356,957 382,347 894,526
2010 128,668 391,274 519,942 14,172 328,573 342,745 862,687
2009 153,692 357,479 511,171 12,312 250,415 262,727 773,898
Actual 2013 $ 137,387 $ 190,739 $ 328,126 $ 58,127 $ 615,638 $ 673,765 $ 1.001.891
2012 105,736 158,438 264,174 64,810 571,693 636,503 900,677
2011 153,245 156,672 309,917 60,898 566,820 627,718 937,635
2010 142,295 188,096 330,391 71,361 531,980 603,341 933,732
2009 175,274 257,489 432,763 37,994 408,090 446,084 878,847
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Actuarial Measures of Pension Funding Progress
The state of Minnesota is the employer for five defined benefit single employer plans that are
administered by Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). MSRS prepares and publishes its own
stand-alone comprehensive annual financial report (see Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting and
Reporting Policies for the address).
The Elective State Officers Fund (ESOF) is excluded from the single employer plan disclosures since this
plan is closed to new entrants and any former active employees have retired, terminated, or elected
coverage under another plan.
Required supplementary information of funding progress is provided for the following plans:
Correctional Employees Retirement Fund (CERF)
Judicial Retirement Fund (JRF)
Legislative Retirement Fund (LRF)
State Patrol Retirement Fund (SPRF)
Schedule of Funding Progress
(In Thousands)
CERF JRF LRF SPRF
Actuarial Valuation Date 2012
(1)
7/1/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2012 7/1/2012
2011 7/1/2011 7/1/2011 7/1/2011 7/1/2011
2010 7/1/2010 7/1/2010 7/1/2010 7/1/2010
Actuarial Value of Plan Assets 2012 $ 663,713 $ 144,898 $ 15,523 $ 554,244
2011 $ 637,027 $ 145,996 $ 19,140 $ 563,046
2010 $ 603,863 $ 144,728 $ 26,821 $ 567,211
Actuarial Accrued Liability 2012 $ 968,166 $ 281,576 $ 247,657 $ 760,955
2011 $ 907,012 $ 248,630 $ 216,559 $ 700,898
2010 $ 851,086 $ 240,579 $ 86,236 $ 683,360
Total Unfunded Actuarial 2012 $ 304,453 $ 136,678 $ 232,134 $ 206,711
Liability 2011 $ 269,985 $ 102,634 $ 197,419 $ 137,852
2010 $ 247,223 $ 95,851 $ 59,415 $ 116,149
Funded Ratio
(2)
2012 69% 51% 6% 73%
2011 70% 59% 9% 80%
2010 71% 60% 31% 83%
Annual Covered Payroll 2012 $ 200,035 $ 38,644 $ 1,378 $ 62,524
2011 $ 197,702 $ 40,473 $ 1,774 $ 63,250
2010 $ 192,450 $ 39,291 $ 1,877 $ 63,250
Ratio of Unfunded Actuarial 2012 152% 354% 16,846% 331%
Liability to Annual Covered 2011 137% 254% 11,128% 218%
Payroll 2010 128% 244% 3,165% 184%
(1)
The July 1, 2012, Annual Valuation Report is the most recently issued report available.
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Actuarial Measures of Other Postemployment Benefits Funding Progress
The state of Minnesota offers other postemployment benefits to state employees and their dependents
through a single-employer defined benefit heath care plan.
Schedule of Funding Progress
(In Thousands)
Actuarial Valuation Date 7/1/2012
(1)
7/1/2010
7/1/2008
Actuarial Value of Plan Assets 7/1/2012 $ -
7/1/2010 $ -
7/1/2008 $ -
Actuarial Accrued Liability 7/1/2012 $ 651,890
7/1/2010 $ 799,321
7/1/2008 $ 754,801
Total Unfunded Actuarial Liability 7/1/2012 $ 651,890
7/1/2010 $ 799,321
7/1/2008 $ 754,801
Funded Ratio
(2)
7/1/2012 0%
7/1/2010 0%
7/1/2008 0%
Annual Covered Payroll 7/1/2012 $2,819,463
7/1/2010 $3,027,241
7/1/2008 $2,785,335
Ratio of Unfunded Actuarial 7/1/2012 23%
Liability to Annual Covered Payroll 7/1/2010 26%
7/1/2008 27%
(1)
The July 1, 2012, Actuarial Valuation Report is the most recently issued report available.
The Actuarial Valuation Report is prepared every two years.
(2)
Actuarial value of assets as a percent of actuarial accrued liability.
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Public Employees Insurance Program Development Information
During fiscal year 1998, the Public Employees Insurance Programs medical claims became a self-funded
program. The following table illustrates how the funds earned revenue (net of reinsurance) and
investment income compare to related costs of loss (net of loss assumed by reinsurers) and other
expenses assumed by the fund as of the end of each of the past ten years.
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1. Required Contribution and
Investment Revenue:
Earned 22,764 $ 19,177 $ 14,942 $ 13,219 $ 13,439 $ 12,286 $ 25,031 $ 34,161 $ 45,413 $ 49,244 $
Ceded 2,231 1,736 1,491 1,347 1,298 1,218 2,684 2,660 3,502 4,582
Net Earned 20,533 $ 17,441 $ 13,451 $ 11,872 $ 12,141 $ 11,068 $ 22,347 $ 31,501 $ 41,911 $ 44,662 $
2. Unallocated Expenses 2,296 $ 1,904 $ 1,638 $ 1,547 $ 1,505 $ 1,534 $ 2,037 $ 2,411 $ 3,018 $ 3,612 $
3. Estimated Claims and
Expenses End of Policy Year:
Incurred 19,466 $ 16,499 $ 12,551 $ 11,206 $ 10,748 $ 9,473 $ 19,350 $ 24,134 $ 38,173 $ 41,959 $
Ceded 1,980 1,913 1,382 1,782 380 667 562 1,491 2,149 4,909
Net Incurred 17,486 $ 14,586 $ 11,169 $ 9,424 $ 10,368 $ 8,806 $ 18,788 $ 22,643 $ 36,024 $ 37,050 $
4. Net Paid (Cumulative) as of:
End of Policy Year 15,699 $ 12,909 $ 10,055 $ 8,226 $ 9,403 $ 7,921 $ 16,848 $ 20,720 $ 32,716 $ 33,836 $
One Year Later 17,367 14,141 11,282 9,352 10,415 8,482 18,828 23,219 35,718
Two Years Later 17,764 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413 8,454 18,826 23,200
Three Years Later 17,764 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413 8,454 18,826
Four Years Later 17,764 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413 8,454
Five Years Later 17,696 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413
Six Years Later 17,696 14,139 11,301 9,358
Seven Years Later 17,696 14,139 11,301
Eight Years Later 17,696 14,139
Nine Years Later 17,696
5. Re-estimated Ceded Claims
and Expenses 1,980 $ 1,913 $ 1,382 $ 1,782 $ 380 $ 667 $ 562 $ 1,491 $ 2,149 $ 4,909 $
6. Re-estimated Net Incurred
Claims and Expenses:
End of Policy Year 17,486 $ 14,586 $ 11,169 $ 9,424 $ 10,368 $ 8,806 $ 18,788 $ 22,643 $ 36,024 $ 37,050 $
One Year Later 17,385 14,152 11,294 9,362 10,425 8,502 18,848 23,249 36,006
Two Years Later 17,764 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413 8,454 18,826 23,304
Three Years Later 17,764 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413 8,454 18,826
Four Years Later 17,764 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413 8,454
Five Years Later 17,696 14,139 11,301 9,358 10,413
Six Years Later 17,696 14,139 11,301 9,358
Seven Years Later 17,696 14,139 11,301
Eight Years Later 17,696 14,139
Nine Years Later 17,696
7. Increase (Decrease) in
Estimated Net Incurred
Claims and Expenses
From End of Policy Year 210 $ (447) $ 132 $ (66) $ 45 $ (352) $ 38 $ 661 $ (18) $ - $
The rows of the table are defined as follows:
1. This section shows the total of each fiscal years gross earned contribution revenue and
investment revenue, contribution revenue ceded to reinsurers and net earned contribution
revenue and reported investment revenue.
2. This line shows each fiscal years other operating costs of the fund including overhead and claims
expense not allocable to individual claims.
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3. This section shows the funds gross incurred claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses,
claims assumed by reinsurers, and net incurred claims and allocated adjustment expenses (both
paid and accrued) as originally reported at the end of the first year in which the event that
triggered coverage under the contract occurred (called policy year).
4. This section shows the cumulative net amounts paid as of the end of successive years for each
policy year.
5. This line shows the latest re-estimated amount of claims assumed by reinsurers as of the end of
the current year for each policy year.
6. This section shows how each policy years net incurred claims increased or decreased as of the
end of successive years. (This annual re-estimation result from new information received on
known claims, re-evaluation of existing information on known claims, and emergence of new
claims not previously known.)
7. This line compares the latest re-estimated net incurred claims amount to the amount originally
established (section 3) and shows whether this latest estimate of net claims cost is greater or less
than originally thought. As data for individual policy years mature, the correlation between
original estimates and re-estimated amounts commonly is used to evaluate the accuracy of net
incurred claims currently recognized in less mature policy years. The columns of the table show
data for successive policy years.
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APPENDIX F

DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS


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Following are descriptions of certain matters relating to the Project and summaries of certain agreements of the
Authority in respect of the Project. The summaries and descriptions below are not intended to be a complete description of
such documents or matters, and such summaries and descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the
applicable documents, the Act, the Stadium Act, and matters and documents referred to therein. The Authority has
reviewed the information set out in this APPENDIX F, but the State, MMB, the Commissioner, the Bond Counsel and the
Underwriters have not independently verified such information. Copies of the executed Development Agreement and
Stadium Use Agreement, as well as biographical information relating to members of the Authority, may be found on the
Authoritys website, www.msfa.com. Neither the State, the Department nor the Commissioner are party to the documents
described in this APPENDIX F.
Neither the Authority, the Team, StadCo nor the City is an obligor with respect to the Bonds. None of the
payments made by the Team or StadCo under the Development Agreement or the Stadium Use Agreement, no payments
made by the Team, if any, under the Football Playing Agreement, nor any of the City Special Taxes, are pledged to the
Bonds or to payment of interest on, premium, if any, or principal of, the Bonds. Under the Act, the Stadium Act and
related laws, the Continuing Appropriations are not conditioned on or limited by receipt by the State (or by failure of the
State to receive) any payments in respect of the Development Agreement, the Stadium Use Agreement, or the Football
Playing Agreement, or any City Special Taxes. The Bonds are payable solely from the Continuing Appropriations, subject
to legislative repeal, unallotment or cancellation as described in NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF
PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS in this Official Statement.
The Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Team), owns a professional football
franchise known as the Minnesota Vikings, which is a member of the National Football League (the NFL). As provided in
Minn. Stat., Sec. 473J.15, subd. 2a, the Team shall provide, and the Authority to the extent of net proceeds from the sale of
stadium builder licenses (SBLs) shall provide, for payment of not less than $477 million of the capital costs of the Project
(the Team/Private Contribution). The Team and its special-purpose stadium affiliate, Minnesota Vikings Football Stadium,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (StadCo, and together with the Team sometimes referred to for convenience as
the Minnesota Vikings) have agreed to fund the Teams portion of the Team/Private Contribution. The Team and StadCo
have also agreed to fund a portion of the operating costs, and contribute to capital reserves for the Project. See Funding of
Capital Reserves and Operations and Certain Agreements Relating to the Project below.
In connection with the Authoritys required findings and determinations under the Stadium Act, the Authority
directed its counsel to undertake additional due diligence relating to certain litigation in the New Jersey state courts in which
several members of the Teams ownership group are defendants. The report of investigation of Authority counsel, dated
September 13, 2013, may be found on the Authoritys website, www.msfa.com.
Funding of Capital Reserves and Operations
Under the Stadium Act, the Authority is responsible for payment of all operating costs of the stadium, including
operating cost overruns. The Authority is also required to establish a capital reserve fund and is responsible for making
capital repairs and improvements, so as to maintain the Project in a first-class manner comparable to that of other comparable
NFL facilities of similar design and age.
The Stadium Act and the Stadium Use Agreement provide for contributions to a capital reserve fund in respective
annual amounts by the State for the benefit of the Authority, and by the Minnesota Vikings. To fund the capital reserve fund,
the State must pay on the behalf of the City of Minneapolis to the Authority, $1,500,000 per year increased by the annual
adjustment factor as defined in the Stadium Act, through 2046. The States contribution from 2016 through 2020 is to be
repaid to the State using the funds generated by certain special sales, liquor, lodging and restaurant taxes imposed by the City
under Minnesota Laws 1986, Chapter 396, as amended, which are collected by the State Department of Revenue (commonly
known as the Minneapolis Convention Center Taxes, herein the City Special Taxes). The City Special Taxes are also
intended to provide funds for the States post-2020 required contributions to the capital reserve fund. The Minnesota Vikings
must contribute to the capital reserve fund, beginning in 2016 (or the first year in which a Team home NFL game is played at
the Project, pro-rated for such number of Team home NFL games played at the Project during such first year) and each
subsequent year during the term of the Stadium Use Agreement, $1,500,000 per year increased by 3 percent each year.
For Authority operating expenses, the State must pay on the behalf of the City of Minneapolis to the Authority from
2016 through 2020, $6,000,000 per year increased by the annual adjustment factor as defined in the Stadium Act. The State is
to be repaid such amounts from the City Special Taxes. After 2020, through 2046, the State assumes this payment using
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beginning in 2016 and each year during the term of the Stadium Use Agreement, $8,500,000 per year increased by 3 percent
each year.
Certain Agreements Relating to the Project
The Authority is a party to certain agreements in connection with the Project. These agreements include but are not
limited to an Amended and Restated Development Agreement (the Development Agreement) and an Amended and
Restated Stadium Use Agreement (the Stadium Use Agreement), each dated November 22, 2013, effective as of October 3,
2013, between the Authority and StadCo, and joined in by the Team for certain limited purposes, and a Football Playing
Agreement (the Football Playing Agreement), dated October 3, 2013, between the Authority and the Team (the
Development Agreement, the Stadium Use Agreement and the Football Playing Agreement, collectively, the Authority
Project Agreements). As noted, neither the State, MMB nor the Commissioner is a party to the Authority Project
Agreements.
Development Agreement. The Development Agreement sets out in detail the understandings of the Authority and the
Minnesota Vikings concerning site acquisition, design, construction and funding of capital costs of the Project. As noted
above, in addition to $498 million in proceeds of the Bonds which will constitute the Appropriation Grant, under the
Development Agreement a matching contribution toward Project costs must be provided by the Team from its own or other
funding sources, and from the net proceeds from the sale of SBLs, in the aggregate amount of at least $477 million.
According to the Development Agreement, the Team/Private Contribution of $477 million includes proceeds of
$200 million from the NFL G-4 loan program, a term loan from U.S. Bank and a syndicate of other lenders of $177 million
(the Bank Loan), and a Team owner equity contribution of $100 million. A portion of the Bank Loan will be used to
finance the purchase of SBLs from the Authority, the net proceeds of which will be used to fund a portion of the
Team/Private Contribution. A portion of the Teams matching fund contribution to the Project budget has been allocated to
Team expenditures associated with arrangements for playing the Teams home games for the 2014 and 2015 NFL seasons at
the University of Minnesotas TCF Bank stadium.
The Team is required to post certain financial security for its pending matching contributions and is also responsible
for certain Team funding shortfalls should any occur.
As a condition under the Stadium Act for commencement of construction of the Project, the Authority is required to
find and determine that written agreements for the Teams matching funds are in place. The Authority is also required to
enter into one or more guaranteed maximum price contracts for construction of the Project. The Authority has provided
MMB with copies of executed documents evidencing such matching fund arrangements, as well as a guaranteed maximum
price contract, and has certified to MMB as to compliance with these requirements on the part of the Authority. The State,
MMB, the Bond Counsel, the Financial Advisor and the Underwriters have not made any independent investigation as to the
matters evidenced by such documents or covered by the Authoritys certification to MMB. The State has no reason to believe
the Authoritys determinations or certification are not true or are in error.
Under the Development Agreement, the Authority acts as stadium developer (subject to the role of the Stadium
Design and Construction Group, consisting of two representatives of the Authority and two representatives of the Team, as
provided for in the Development Agreement). As required by the Stadium Act, the Authority has entered into a guaranteed
maximum price contract with Mortenson Construction Company as construction manager. The guaranteed maximum price
under the construction contract is approximately $763,000,000. The Authority anticipates entering into another guaranteed
maximum price contract with Ryan Companies US, Inc. in the approximate amount of $41.25 million for construction of
certain public infrastructure portions of the Project. As stadium developer, the Authority will have responsibility for certain
Project cost overruns, should any occur, as more fully set forth in the Development Agreement.
The Development Agreement provides that the Team is required to deposit the first $50,000,000 toward Project
costs, which shall be applied to the first Project cost payments. The next $50,000,000 of Project costs is to be paid by the
Authority from a portion of the Appropriation Grant. Once the initial $100,000,000 has been expended from these sources,
the balance of the Authoritys contribution, to come from the Appropriation Grant, and the Team/ Private Contribution, is to
be paid for Project costs in the proportion 51.2%/48.8%, respectively, with the result that total Project costs are ultimately to
be borne in the ratio of 51.08%/48.92%, respectively. The Development Agreement provides for creation of a construction
funds trust, among the Authority, StadCo, and U.S. Bank as trustee, to administer contributions and ratable drawings of
Authority and Team funds for payment of construction costs. The Development Agreement also provides that the Team may
make certain privately financed enhancements to the Project outside the Project budget, as agreed to by the Authority and the
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Under the Development Agreement, initial funding of the Teams bank loan, receipt of the Grant Agreement by the
Authority from the State, and certification of the guaranteed maximum price under the construction management contract
having now occurred, the Development Agreement may not be terminated except for a breach or event of default based upon
a material act of fraud as determined by a court.
Stadium Use Agreement. Under the Stadium Use Agreement, the Authority grants the use of the Project to the Team
and StadCo, subject to the terms and provisions of the Stadium Use Agreement. The Stadium Use Agreement sets out the
understandings of the parties with respect to ownership of tangible and intangible property rights, scheduling, apportionment
of revenues, costs and obligations associated with the playing of NFL games and other anticipated uses of the Project, and
other matters. The term of the Stadium Use Agreement begins on substantial completion of construction of the Project
(commencement date) and ends on the earlier of the Teams final game of the 30
th
NFL season played by the Team in the
stadium, and 30 years after the commencement date. The Team agrees to play all of its home games at the Project beginning
on the commencement date through the term of the Stadium Use Agreement. The Team agrees to maintain all Team training
facilities within the State during the term. The Team also agrees to make available for each preseason and regular season
game during the term at the Stadium not fewer than 3,250 non-season affordable tickets (as defined in the Stadium Use
Agreement).
The Stadium Use Agreement provides for the Teams contributions to Project operating costs and the capital reserve
fund, as described under Funding of Capital Reserves and Operations above. As mandated by the Stadium Act, the Stadium
Use Agreement also requires the Team until 2032 to pay to the State and the City (in proportion to expenditures made by the
State and from City taxes), a specified percentage (decreasing over time) of the amount received from a sale of the Team in
excess of the purchase price of the Team paid by the selling owner.
The Stadium Use Agreement generally requires the consent of the Authority for any sale, assignment or transfer of
the agreement by the Team, but permits, without such consent, among other things, a transfer to a successor owner of the
Minnesota Vikings NFL franchise which has been approved by the NFL, and a leasehold mortgage of the Teams interest in
the Stadium Use Agreement and the Project, subject to certain specified limitations and conditions.
The Stadium Use Agreement expressly provides for specific performance and injunctive relief for the benefit of
either party necessary to redress or address any breach or threatened or imminent breach. The agreement states that the
parties agree that the rights of the Authority to injunctive relief in the event of a breach of the Teams covenant to play its
home NFL games at the Project during the term shall not constitute a claim pursuant to Section 101(5) of the United States
Bankruptcy Code and shall not be subject to discharge or restraint of any nature in any bankruptcy proceeding involving the
Team.
Football Playing Agreement. The term of the Football Playing Agreement between the Authority and the Team is
coterminous with the term of the Stadium Use Agreement. It may not otherwise be terminated except by mutual agreement.
The Team acknowledges that its obligations under the Football Playing Agreement are independent of its rights and
obligations under the Development Agreement, the Stadium Use Agreement and other agreements. In the Football Playing
Agreement, the Team independently affirms its agreement to play all of its NFL home games at the Project for the 30-year
term of the Stadium Use Agreement; agrees to be a party to a sub-use agreement with StadCo for use of the stadium, affirms
that it otherwise has the ability to fully and completely comply with and perform the Football Playing Agreement and its
obligations under the Football Playing Agreement; covenants not to vacate or abandon the stadium or permit StadCo to do so
during the term; agrees to provide affordable tickets as described in the Football Playing Agreement, keep all of its training
facilities within the State during the term, and make payments to the State and City as described in the Stadium Use
Agreement in decreasing percentages upon a sale of the Team prior to 2032. The Football Playing Agreement requires the
consent of the Authority for an assignment of the Teams rights in the Football Playing Agreement but allows the Team to
assign the Football Playing Agreement without the consent of the Authority to a successor owner of the Minnesota Vikings
NFL franchise approved by the NFL, so long as the successor has assumed all obligations of the Team under the agreement.
The Football Playing Agreement also contains rights on the part of the Authority to specific performance and
injunctive relief substantially similar to those described in the last paragraph under Stadium Use Agreement above.
Neither the Authority, the Team, StadCo nor the City is an obligor with respect to the Bonds. None of the
payments made by the Team or StadCo under the Development Agreement or the Stadium Use Agreement, no payments
made by the Team, if any, under the Football Playing Agreement, nor any of the City Special Taxes, are pledged to the
Bonds or to payment of interest on, premium, if any, or principal of, the Bonds. Under the Act, the Stadium Act and
related laws, the Continuing Appropriations are not conditioned on or limited by receipt by the State (or by failure of the
State to receive) any payments in respect of the Development Agreement, the Stadium Use Agreement, or the Football
Playing Agreement, or any City Special Taxes. The Bonds are payable solely from the Continuing Appropriations, subject

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to legislative repeal, unallotment or cancellation. See NATURE OF OBLIGATION AND SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR
THE BONDS in this Official Statement.


APPENDIX G

CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING


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CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING

The Commissioners Order authorizing the issuance of the Bonds will contain provisions enabling
participating underwriters in the primary offering of the Bonds to comply with the requirements of
Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation, 17 C.F.R. Section 240.15c2-12, paragraph (b)(5), in
substantially the following form:
Section 3.
3.01 Official Statement. The Official Statement dated January ___, 2014, relating to the
Bonds (the Official Statement), is a final official statement within the meaning of Securities and
Exchange Commission Regulation, 17 C.F.R. Section 240.15c2-12, as in effect and interpreted from
time to time (Rule 15c2-12). The respective purchasers of the Bonds designated in Section 5 hereof
(collectively, the Initial Purchasers) are authorized and directed to distribute the Official Statement to
all persons to whom the Bonds of a series are reoffered.
3.02 Continuing Disclosure.
(a) General Undertaking. On behalf of the State, the Commissioner covenants and
agrees with the Registered Owners (as hereinafter defined) from time to time of the Bonds to
comply with Rule 15c2-12, paragraph (b)(5); and, for this purpose, to provide to the Municipal
Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), annual financial information of the type included in the
Official Statement and notice of the occurrence of certain specified events which materially
affect the terms, payment, security, rating or tax status of the Bonds, as set forth in this Section.
The State is the only obligated person in respect of the Bonds within the meaning of
Rule 15c2-12. As used in this Section 3.02, Registered Owner means, in respect of a Bond of
a series, the registered owner or owners thereof appearing in the bond register maintained by the
Registrar or any Beneficial Owner (as hereinafter defined) thereof, if such Beneficial Owner
provides to the Registrar evidence of such beneficial ownership in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to the Registrar. As used herein, Beneficial Owner means, in respect
of a Bond of a series, any person or entity which has the power, directly or indirectly, to vote or
consent with respect to, or to dispose of ownership of, such Bond (including persons or entities
holding Bonds through nominees, depositories or other intermediaries), or is treated as the owner
of the Bond for federal income tax purposes.
(b) Information To Be Disclosed. The Commissioner will provide, in the manner
set forth in paragraph (c) hereof, either directly or indirectly through an agent designated by the
Commissioner, the following information (the Disclosure Information) at the following times:
(i) On or before December 31 of each year, commencing in 2014 (each a
Reporting Date):
(A) The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the State for the
fiscal year ending on the previous June 30, prepared by the States Department of
Management and Budget in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for governmental entities as prescribed by the Government Accounting
Standards Board as in effect from time to time or, if and to the extent such

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financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with such generally
accepted accounting principles, noting the variances therefrom and the effect
thereof, together with an independent auditors report prepared with respect
thereto by the Office of the Legislative Auditor of the State or other auditing
authority designated by State law; provided, however, that if audited financial
statements are not available by such date, the financial statements to be delivered
shall be unaudited, but the State undertakes and agrees to provide, within 10 days
after the receipt thereof by the State, the audited general purpose financial
statements of the State and the related audit report described above; and
(B) To the extent not included in the financial statements referred to in
clause (A) hereof, the information for such fiscal year of the type contained in the
Official Statement, which information may be unaudited.
Any or all of the information may be incorporated by reference from other documents, including
official statements, which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) or
have been made available to the public on the MSRBs Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA)
facility for municipal securities disclosure. The Commissioner shall clearly identify in the information
each document so incorporated by reference.
If any part of the Disclosure Information can no longer be generated because the operations of the
State have materially changed or been discontinued, such Disclosure Information need no longer be
provided if the State includes in the Disclosure Information a statement to such effect; provided,
however, if such operations have been replaced by other State operations in respect of which data is not
included in the Disclosure Information and the State determines that certain specified data regarding
such replacement operations would be Material (as defined in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph (b)),
then, from and after such determination, the Disclosure Information shall include such additional
specified data regarding the replacement operations.
If the Disclosure Information is changed or this Section 3.02 is amended as permitted by this
subparagraph (i) or paragraph (d), then the State shall include in the next Disclosure Information to be
delivered hereunder, to the extent necessary, an explanation of the reasons for the amendment and the
effect of any change in the type of financial information or operating data provided.
(ii) In a timely manner, not in excess of 10 business days after the occurrence
of an event, notice of the occurrence of any of the following events:
(A) Principal and interest payment delinquencies;
(B) Non-payment related defaults, if material;
(C) Unscheduled draws on debt service reserves reflecting financial
difficulties;
(D) Unscheduled draws on credit enhancements reflecting financial
difficulties;
(E) Substitution of credit or liquidity providers, or their failure to
perform;

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(F) Adverse tax opinions, the issuance by the Internal Revenue Service
of proposed or final determinations of taxability, Notices of Proposed Issue (IRS
Form 5701-TEB) or other material notices or determinations with respect to the
tax status of the security, or other material events affecting the tax status of the
security;
(G) Modifications to rights to security holders, if material;
(H) Bond calls, if material, and tender offers;
(I) Defeasances;
(J) Release, substitution or sale of property securing repayment of the
securities, if material;
(K) Rating changes;
(L) Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the State;
(M) The consummation of a merger, consolidation or acquisition
involving the State or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the State or
other than in the ordinary course of business, the entry into a definitive agreement
to undertake such an action or the termination of a definitive agreement relating to
any such actions, other than pursuant to its terms, if material; and
(N) Appointment of a successor or additional paying agent or the
change of name of a paying agent, if material.
As used herein, an event is material if it would be deemed material for purposes of the purchase,
holding or sale of a Bond within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, as interpreted at the
time of the occurrence of the event.
(iii) In a timely manner, notice of the occurrence of any of the following events
or conditions:
(A) the failure of the State to provide the information required under
subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (b) at the time specified thereunder;
(B) the amendment or supplementing of this Section 3.02 pursuant to
paragraph (d), together with a copy of such amendment or supplement and any
explanation provided by the State under subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (d);
(C) the termination of the obligations of the State under this
Section 3.02 pursuant to paragraph (d);
(D) any change in the accounting principles pursuant to which the
financial statements constituting a portion of the information required under
subparagraph (i) of this paragraph (b) are prepared; and

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(E) any change in the fiscal year of the State.
(c) Manner of Disclosure.
(i) The Commissioner agrees to make available to the MSRB, in an electronic
format as prescribed by the MSRB from time to time, the information described in
paragraph (b).
(ii) The Commissioner further agrees to make available by electronic
transmission, overnight delivery, mail or other means, as appropriate, the information
described in paragraph (b) to any rating agency then maintaining a rating of the Bonds
and, at the expense of any Registered Owner, to any Registered Owner who requests in
writing such information at the time of transmission under subparagraph (i) of this
paragraph (c), or, if such information is transmitted with a subsequent time of release, at
the time such information is to be released.
(iii) All documents provided to the MSRB pursuant to this paragraph (c) shall
be accompanied by identifying information as prescribed by the MSRB from time to
time.
(iv) The State shall determine in the manner it deems appropriate whether
there has occurred a change in the MSRBs email address or filing procedures and
requirement under the MSRBs EMMA facility each time the State is required to file
information with the MSRB.
(d) Term; Amendments; Interpretation.
(i) The covenants of the State in this Section 3.02 shall remain in effect with
respect to a series of Bonds so long as any Bonds of such series are outstanding.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, however, the obligations of the State under this
Section 3.02 shall terminate and be without further effect as of any date on which the
State delivers to the Registrar an opinion of bond counsel to the effect that, because of
legislative action or final judicial or administrative actions or proceedings, the failure of
the State to comply with the requirements of this Section 3.02 will not cause participating
underwriters in the primary offering of the Bonds to be in violation of the Rule 15c2-12
or other applicable requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or
any statutes or laws successory thereto or amendatory thereof.
(ii) This Section 3.02 (and the form and requirements of the Disclosure
Information) may be amended or supplemented by the State from time to time, without
notice to (except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (c)) or the consent of the
Registered Owners of any Bonds, by an order of the Commissioner accompanied by an
opinion of bond counsel, who may rely on certificates of the State and others and the
opinion may be subject to customary qualifications, to the effect that: (A) such
amendment or supplement (1) is made in connection with a change in circumstances that
arises from a change in law or regulation or a change in the identity, nature or status of
the type of operations conducted by the State, or (2) is required by, or better complies
with, the provisions of paragraph (b)(5) of Rule 15c2-12; (B) this Section 3.02 as so

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amended or supplemented would have complied with the requirements of
paragraph (b)(5) of Rule 15c2-12 at the time of the primary offering of the Bonds, giving
effect to any change in circumstances applicable under clause (A)(1) and assuming that
Rule 15c2-12 is in effect and interpreted at the time of the amendment or supplement was
in effect at the time of the primary offering; and (C) such amendment or supplement
does not materially impair the interests of the Registered Owners under
Rule 15c2-12.
(iii) If the Disclosure Information is so amended, the Commissioner agrees
to provide, contemporaneously with the effectiveness of such amendment, an
explanation of the reasons for the amendment and the effect, if any, of the change in
the type of financial information or operating data being provided hereunder.
(iv) This Section 3.02 is entered into to comply with the continuing
disclosure provisions of Rule 15c2-12 and should be construed so as to satisfy the
requirements of Rule 15c2-12.
(e) Failure to Comply; Remedies. If the State fails to comply with any provision
of this Section 3.02, any person aggrieved thereby, including the Registered Owner of any
outstanding Bond of a series, may take whatever action at law or in equity as may appear
necessary or appropriate to enforce performance and observance of any agreement or
covenant contained in this Section 3.02. Direct, indirect, consequential and punitive
damages shall not be recoverable for any default hereunder. Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary contained herein, in no event shall a default under this Section 3.02 constitute a
default with respect to the Bonds or under any other provision of this Order.
(f) Further Limitation of Liability of State. If and to the extent the limitations of
liability contained in subparagraph (e) are not effective, anything contained in this
Section 3.02 to the contrary notwithstanding, in making the agreements, provisions and
covenants set forth in this Section 3.02, the State has not obligated itself to pay damages
resulting from any violation thereof. None of the agreements or obligations of the State
contained herein shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the State within the
meaning of any constitutional or statutory provisions whatsoever or constitute a pledge of
the full faith and credit or taxing powers of the State, a waiver of the States sovereign
immunity, or a waiver of any of the limitations contained in Minnesota Statutes,
Section 3.736, except as provided under the laws of the State.


APPENDIX H

FORMS OF LEGAL OPINIONS


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KUTAK ROCK LLP
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January __, 2014

The Honorable James D. Schowalter
658 Cedar Street
400 Centennial Office Building
Saint Paul, MN 55155

$__________
State of Minnesota
Tax-Exempt Series 2014A

Dear Commissioner:

We certify that we have examined proceedings taken and facts and estimates certified by the
Commissioner of Management and Budget of the State of Minnesota (the State) on behalf of the State,
preliminary to and in connection with the issuance of $___________ State General Fund Appropriation
Bonds, Tax-Exempt Series 2014A, dated January __, 2014 (the Series 2014A Bonds). The
Series 2014A Bonds recite that they are issued under and pursuant to, and are in strict conformity with,
the constitution and laws of the State, including, in particular, Minnesota Statutes Section 16A.965 (the
Act), and the Order dated January __, 2014 of the Commissioner of Management and Budget
(collectively, the Order) authorizing issuance of the Series 2014A Bonds for the purpose of financing
a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping the stadium project of the
Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (the Authority) as provided by the Act and Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 473J. We have also examined the constitution and statutes of the State, the form of bond
prepared for this issue, the decision of the Minnesota Supreme Court in Schowalter v The State of
Minnesota and the Taxpayers and Citizens of the State of Minnesota, Court file no. A12-0622,
October 31, 2012, pertaining to general fund appropriation bonds of the State, and such certified
proceedings and other papers as we deem necessary to render this opinion as bond counsel. From such
examination, assuming the authenticity of the proceedings examined and the correctness of the facts and
estimates so certified, and based upon laws, regulations, rulings and judicial decisions now in effect, it is
our opinion that:

1. The Series 2014A Bonds have been authorized and issued in accordance with the
constitution and laws of the State, including, in particular, the Act and constitute valid and binding
special obligations of the State, payable in each fiscal year only from amounts appropriated by the
Legislature of the State pursuant to the Act for such fiscal year. The Series 2014A Bonds are not public
debt of the State subject to constitutional limitations on indebtedness, and the full faith, credit and taxing
powers of the State are not pledged to the payment of the Series 2014A Bonds or to any payment that
the State agrees to make under the Act and the Order. The State has not pledged any other revenue or
asset for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Series 2014A Bonds.

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2. Interest on the Series 2014A Bonds (a) is excludable from gross income for federal
income tax purposes and from taxable net income of individuals, estates or trusts for Minnesota income
tax purposes; (b) is includable in taxable income of corporations and financial institutions for purposes
of the Minnesota franchise tax; (c) is not a specific preference item for purposes of the federal
alternative minimum tax or the Minnesota alternative minimum tax applicable to individuals, estates and
trusts; but is includable in adjusted current earnings of corporations in determining alternative minimum
taxable income for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax.

The opinions expressed in paragraph 2 above are subject to the condition of the States and the
Authoritys compliance with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
Code), that must be satisfied subsequent to the issuance of the Series 2014A Bonds in order that
interest thereon may be, and continue to be, excludable from gross income for federal income tax
purposes. Noncompliance by the State or the Authority, following the issuance of the Series 2014A
Bonds, with covenants respectively made by the Commissioner of Management and Budget in the Order
and by the Authority in the General Fund Appropriation Bond Proceeds Grant Agreement
Construction Grant for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority Project, effective November 22, 2013,
between the Authority and Minnesota Management and Budget, relating to certain continuing
requirements of the Code, may result in inclusion of interest to be paid on the Series 2014A Bonds in
gross income of the recipient for federal income tax purposes and in taxable net income for Minnesota
income tax purposes, retroactive to the date of issuance of the Series 2014A Bonds. No provision has
been made for an increase in the interest payable on the Series 2014A Bonds in the event that the
interest payable thereon becomes includable in gross income for federal or Minnesota income tax
purposes. Except as stated in this opinion, we express no opinion regarding federal, state and other tax
consequences to holders of the Series 2014A Bonds.

Very truly yours,

[To be signed and delivered
at Closing by Kutak Rock LLP]

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January __, 2014

The Honorable James D. Schowalter
658 Cedar Street
400 Centennial Office Building
Saint Paul, MN 55155

$_______________
State of Minnesota
Taxable Series 2014B

Dear Commissioner:

We certify that we have examined proceedings taken and facts and estimates certified by the
Commissioner of Management and Budget of the State of Minnesota (the State) on behalf of the State,
preliminary to and in connection with the issuance of $____________ State General Fund Appropriation
Bonds, Taxable Series 2014B, dated January __, 2014 (the Series 2014B Bonds). The Series 2014B
Bonds recite that they are issued under and pursuant to, and are in strict conformity with, the
constitution and laws of the State, including, in particular, Minnesota Statutes Section 16A.965 (the
Act), and the Order dated January __, 2014 of the Commissioner of Management and Budget (the
Order) authorizing issuance of the Series 2014B Bonds for the purpose of financing a portion of the
costs of acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping the stadium project of the Minnesota Sports
Facilities Authority, as provided by the Act and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 473J. We have also
examined the constitution and statutes of the State, the form of bond prepared for this issue, the decision
of the Minnesota Supreme Court in Schowalter v. The State of Minnesota and the Taxpayers and
Citizens of the State of Minnesota, Court file no. A12-0622, October 31, 2012, pertaining to general fund
appropriation bonds of the State, and such certified proceedings and other papers as we deem necessary
to render this opinion as bond counsel. From such examination, assuming the authenticity of the
proceedings examined and the correctness of the facts and estimates so certified, and based upon laws,
regulations, rulings and judicial decisions now in effect, it is our opinion that:

1. The Series 2014B Bonds have been authorized and issued in accordance with the
constitution and laws of the State, including, in particular, the Act, and constitute valid and binding
special obligations of the State, payable in each fiscal year only from amounts appropriated by the
Legislature of the State pursuant to the Act for such fiscal year. The Series 2014B Bonds are not public
debt of the State subject to constitutional limitations on indebtedness, and the full faith, credit and taxing
powers of the State are not pledged to the payment of the Series 2014B Bonds or to any payment that the

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State agrees to make under the Act and the Order. The State has not pledged any other revenue or asset
for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Series 2014B Bonds.

2. Interest on the Series 2014B Bonds is includable in gross income for federal
income tax purposes, in taxable net income of individuals, estates or trusts for Minnesota income tax
purposes and in the income of corporations and financial institutions for purposes of the Minnesota
franchise tax. We express no other opinion regarding federal, state and other tax consequences to
holders of the Series 2014B Bonds.

In order to ensure compliance with Treasury Circular 230, taxpayers holding the Series 2014B
Bonds are hereby notified that: (a) any discussion of United States federal tax issues in this opinion is
not intended or written by us to be relied upon, and cannot be relied upon, by taxpayers for the purpose
of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on taxpayers under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended; (b) such discussion is written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the
transactions or matters addressed herein; and (c) taxpayers should seek advice based on their particular
circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Very truly yours,

[To be signed and delivered
at Closing by Kutak Rock LLP]

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