REPORT DIGEST

GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM

COMPLIANCE AUDIT

For the Year Ended:
June 30, 2001

Summary of Findings:

Total this audit 0
Total last audit 0
Repeated from last audit 0

Release Date:
February 28, 2002

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State of Illinois
Office of the Auditor General

WILLIAM G. HOLLAND

AUDITOR GENERAL

Iles Park Plaza
740 E. Ash Street
Springfield, IL 62703

(217)782-6046

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Attn: Records Manager
Iles Park Plaza
740 E. Ash Street
Springfield, IL 62703

(217)782-6046 or TDD (217) 524-4646

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INTRODUCTION

This digest covers our compliance audit of the System for the year ended June 30, 2001. A financial audit covering the year ending June 30, 2001 was issued separately.

It should be noted that, pursuant to the Illinois Pension Code, investments of the System are managed by the Illinois State Board of Investment.

There were no material findings of noncompliance disclosed during our audit tests. We commend the System for maintaining effective fiscal controls.

 

 

 

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WILLIAM G. HOLLAND, Auditor General

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SPECIAL ASSISTANT AUDITORS

Thomas Havey LLP were our special assistant auditors for this audit.

 

 

{Financial Information and Activity Measures are summarized on the reverse page.}

GENERAL ASSEMBLY RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS
INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS
TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001

OPERATING STATEMENT ANALYSIS

FY 2001

FY 2000

REVENUES: Contributions – Participants

Contributions – appropriations & other

Total Contributions

Net investment income

Net appreciation in fair value of investments

Interest earned on cash balances

Total Revenue

EXPENSES: Benefits - Retirement annuities

Benefits - Survivors' annuities

Total Benefits

Refunds

Administration

Total Expenses

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenses

$ 1,407,638

4,311,909

$ 5,719,547

1,642,488

(6,396,149)

102,744

$ 1,068,630

$ 7,505,092

1,722,868

$ 9,227,960

37,824

276,443

$ 9,542,227

$(8,473,597)

$ 1,317,542

3,951,000

$ 5,268,542

1,603,495

5,859,238

98,951

$12,830,226

$ 7,186,818

1,653,864

$ 8,840,682

97,593

253,015

$ 9,191,290

$ 3,638,936

ANALYSIS OF PLAN INVESTMENTS

FY 2001

FY 2000

Balance at beginning of year, at fair value

Net cash (withdrawn) from investments

Net investments (1)

Investment income – interest, dividends and other

Investment expenses

Net Investment income (2)

Net realized gain on sale of investments

Net unrealized (loss) on investments

Net appreciation in fair value of investments (3)

Total net investment income (loss) (4), (2) + (3)

Balance at end of year, at fair value (1) + (4)

$ 68,916,666

(3,700,000)

$ 65,216,666

1,790,900

(148,412)

$ 1,642,488

2,210,936

(8,607,085)

$(6,396,149)

$(4,753,661)

$ 60,463,005

$65,253,933

(3,800,000)

$61,453,933

1,760,762

(157,267)

$ 1,603,495

7,506,635

(1,647,397)

$ 5,859,238

$ 7,462,733

$68,916,666

SELECTED ACCOUNT BALANCES

JUNE 30, 2001

JUNE 30, 2000

Cash

Receivables

Investments, at fair value

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

Liabilities

Net Assets Held in Trust for Benefits

Actuarial Accrued Liability

Unfunded Liability

$ 1,632,080

19,546

60,463,005

2,833

(119,617)

$61,997,847

$(177,546,144)

$(115,548,297)

$ 1,638,076

9,721

68,916,666

4,315

(97,334)

$ 70,471,444

$(169,362,915)

$ (98,891,471)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

FY 2001

FY 2000

Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits

Total members

Total active members

Total return on Investments

351

292

181

(7.1)%

349

291

181

11.8%

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
During Audit Period: Michael L. Mory
Currently: Michael L. Mory