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Board of Visitors
FINANCE and LAND USE COMMITTEEOctober 13, 2016Jennifer (J.J.) Wagner DavisSenior Vice President for Administration and Finance
AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Approval of MinutesIII. New Business
A. FY 2017 State and University Operating and Capital Budget UpdateB. Bond Proceeds Reimbursement (ACTION)
i. Robinson Capital Projectii. Utility Capital Project
C. 2011 Prince William Bonds Refunding (ACTION)i. Prince William Lab ‐ Taxable Advance Refundingii. Prince William Housing – Tax‐Exempt Advance Refunding
D. Land Use Certification (ACTION)E. Capital Projects Approval (ACTION)
IV. Strategic MattersA. Modifications to State Six‐Year Operational and Capital Plan (ACTION)B. Commonwealth Enhanced Financial Flexibility Pilot Program Update
i. Financial and Administrative Authority Resolution (ACTION)ii. Enhanced Capital Authority Introduction
V. Adjournment
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George Mason UniversityVirginia's Largest Public Research University
Ranked #5 in the U.S. in Times Higher Education Best 100 under 50“A rising star with great potential”
No Disparity in Outcomes
Pell Grant Students Outperform
Diverse, Entrepreneurial and Innovative
Affordable, Accessible and High Quality
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MASON ON THE WIRE
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George Mason placed 44th overall in the country for graduating minorities with doctoral, master’s and bachelor's degrees
#14 in Most Innovative Schools
#95 Best Colleges for Veterans
#143 in National Universities
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FY 2017 Operating and Capital Budget Update
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Increased Demand for Student Services
Rapid Enrollment Growth
Base Budget Cuts?
Tuition Strategy
Healthcare & Pension
Compensation and Benefits
Regulatory Landscape: Federal, State, Local
REVENUES
FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK
NET RESOURCES
Tuition & Fees
Retention & Enrollment Mix
Philanthropy
State Appropriations
New Programs
Physical PlantCapital Infrastructure
Operating and Capital Reserves
Mandatory Cost Increases and Regulatory Environment
Academic & Administrative Enterprise
Debt Service
EXPENSES
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Cumulative Budget Shortfall
Fiscal Year Carryforward
FY 2016 ‐$268.9M
FY 2017 ‐$268.9M
FY 2018 ‐$268.9M
Additional Projected Shortage ‐$393.3M
Cumulative Biennium Budget Deficit ‐$1.2B
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*Primarily due to poor performance in Withholding and Sales Tax Collections*
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Impact on Mason (as of today)Compensation
• Commonwealth will not provide portion of 3% salary adjustment• Mason compensation is a critical issue
Budget Cuts• Budget savings target issued for all agencies at 5%• K‐12 and Higher Education excluded…to date
Capital• Formulated alternative funding scenarios• Robinson Hall• Utility Infrastructure
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FY 2017 REVENUE BUDGET $1.0B
pie chart in millions
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*State imposed 20% tuition reduction for in-state undergraduate students in FY2000 and rates were held flat through FY2001 and FY2002.** ARRA included in General FundData Source: FY1985-FY2013 Institutional Research Fact Book, FY2014-FY2016 Budget Office
LONG TERM FINANCIAL SHIFT FROM TAXPAYER TO STUDENT
67%
28%33%
72%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
George Mason UniversityGeneral Fund vs. Tuition and Other as a Percent of the Educational and General Budget
State Appropriations Tuition & Other67%
33%
1985
57%43%
2000
28%
72%
2017
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Tuition Pricing Strategy
Faster Farther Campaign and the Future of Fundraising
FY 2018 Early Line Commonwealth Funding and Impact on Mason
Capital Infrastructure and Investments
Looking Forward
DECEMBER
FEBRUARY
FINANCIAL INITIATIVES TIME LINE
2 Provost/SVP Budget Town Hall
November 2016
8 Full BOV Meeting16 Governor presents changes to budget21 Winter Graduation
December 2016
Mason Financial Plan for FY 2018
Spring 2017
TBD Legislative session starts23 Classes resume
January 2017
NOVEMBER
JANUARY
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New Business ‐ Capital
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Revenue Shortfall – Impact on Capital Projects
Commonwealth requested alternate funding scenarios to keep critical projects
funded
Federal tax law requires a reimbursement resolution,
authorizes Mason to repay itself for funds advanced to cover costs prior to bond issuance
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Robinson Hall, New Academic & Research Facility
Total Budgeted Project Cost: $111.8
Mason: $2.6M
Previously, the BOV approved bond financing as a source of funds to support a portion of related design and construction expenses. The majority of the project funding will be provided by the Commonwealth.
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee acknowledgesthe requirement for partial debt funding, andrecommends approval by the Board of Visitors ofthe tax‐exempt bond reimbursement resolution forRobinson Hall, New Academic and Research Facilityand Harris Theater found on page E‐11:
MOTION:
SECOND:
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Utilities Distribution Infrastructure
Total Budgeted Project Cost $49M
Mason $28M
Mason’s share of the project costs results from the Department of Planning and Budget requirement for institutions to fund infrastructure for Auxiliary Enterprise facilities.
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee acknowledgesthe requirement for partial debt funding, andrecommends approval by the Board of Visitors ofthe tax‐exempt bond reimbursement resolution forthe Utilities Distribution Infrastructure found onpage E‐15:
MOTION:
SECOND:
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SciTech Campus in Prince William The GMU Foundation is refunding the 2011 Prince William Life Sciences Lab Tax‐exempt Revenue Bonds to taxable bonds for private business use considerations.
This requires a change in the lease with George Mason University, and approval from the Board.
The GMU Foundation will refinance the 2011 Prince William Tax‐exempt Student Housing Revenue Bonds to lower their debt service payments.
This requires a change in the lease with George Mason University, and approval from the Board.
Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research Beacon Hall
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee recommendsapproval by the Board of Visitors of the resolution toapprove the amendment of the 2011 capital leasewith the George Mason University FoundationPrince William Life Sciences Lab LLC found on pageE‐19:
MOTION:
SECOND:
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee recommendsapproval by the Board of Visitors of the resolution toapprove the amendment of the 2011 capital leasewith George Mason University Foundation PrinceWilliam Housing LLC found on page E‐21:
MOTION:
SECOND:
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Annual Land Use Certification
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee recommendssubmission approval by the Board of Visitors of thespreadsheet found on page E‐27:
MOTION:
SECOND:
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Capital Project AuthorizationRenovate Bull Run Hall for Science & Engineering Labs
*Funded locally and eligible for management under additional delegated authority
Converts existing Wet Lab space to:
Mechanical Engineering Labs & OfficesCompletes Fall 2017
Biology & Chemistry LabsCompletes Spring 2018
Total Project Cost: $3.1MVolgenau School of Engineering ‐ $1.7MCollege of Science ‐ $1.4M
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Capital Project AuthorizationRenovate INTO Mason Global Center BallroomsConvert two ballrooms within the Global Center to 13 classrooms
Total Project Cost: $3.4M
Funding Source: Other Sponsored Funds (INTO)
Large Ballroom: Converts into 8 classroomsCompletes Summer 2017
Small Ballroom: Converts into 5 classroomsCompletes Spring 2018
*Funded locally and eligible for management under additional delegated authority
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee recommendsapproval by the Board of Visitors of the addition tothe University’s Capital Plan of the two projectsfound on page E‐31 – E‐34:
MOTION:
SECOND:
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Strategic Matters
Increase Student Financial Aid: ~$4.0M FY17, $4.8M FY18
MASON Priority 1
MASON Priority 4
MASON Priority 2
Career‐Ready Graduates:Equitable Resources for Enrollment Growth $3.3M FY17, $17.6M FY18
Attract and Retain Top Talent:Base Pay & Incentive Increases $6.0M FY17, $29.2M FY18
MASON Priority 3 Multidisciplinary Research: Institute for Biomedical Innovation $1.25M FY17, $4.0M FY18
Mason Modified Six‐Year Plan
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee recommendssubmission approval by the Board of Visitors of themodifications to the Six‐Year Operating Plandescribed on page E‐36 of the Board Book.
MOTION:
SECOND:
As part of a five‐year pilot program, George Mason University is authorized, for a period of five years, to exercise additional financial and administrative authority.
Today, we are asking the Board for a resolution to expand our financial authority. We will also preview expanded capital authority.
At the December 8th Board of Visitors meeting, the resolution for expanded capital authority will be presented.
Commonwealth Enhanced Financial Flexibility
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History of Higher Education Restructuring
Mason granted Tier I status
Mason granted Tier II status for Information Technology and
Procurement
Effective November 1, 2016 (subsequent to BOV Resolution of
October 13th) Mason to be granted expanded financial activities
2005
2008
2016
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Benefits of Additional Operating AuthorityPromotes University’s ability to manage its financial activities more efficiently and effectively.
Expands autonomy from Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Accounts.
Ability to develop accounts receivable and collections policies as guided by the Virginia Debt Collection Act.
Ability to develop disbursement policies which must be submitted to the state Comptroller for comment.
Implementation of new policies governing the management of university financial resources effective Spring, 2017.
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Recommendation
The Finance & Land Use Committee recommendsapproval by the Board of Visitors of the resolutiongranting additional financial authority found onpage E‐39:
MOTION:
SECOND:
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Benefits of Additional Capital Authority
Ability to react quickly to emerging requirements or identification of funds
Internal approval for many processes increases efficiency
Selection of procurement methods: • Invitation for bids• Construction Manager at Risk• Design‐Build• Job Order Contracts
Funds allocation – Asking authority to spend our own money adds unnecessary bureaucratic steps
Ability to establish local standard operating procedures for construction and professional services procurement
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“LIGHT TOMORROW WITH TODAY”
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING
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Appendices
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CAPITAL PROJECTS REVIEW