HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 - Annual Review of Visit Newport Beach Audited Financial Statements and Expenditure ReportTO:
FROM
CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
October 22, 2019
Agenda Item No. 12
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Dan Matusiewicz, Finance Director - 949-644-3123,
dmatusiewicz@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Steve Montano, Deputy Finance Director,
smontano@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3240
TITLE: Annual Review of Visit Newport Beach Audited Financial Statements
and Expenditure Report
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with Sections 6(d) and 6(e) of the City's agreement with Visit Newport
Beach (VNB), originally entered on September 27, 2011, and amended on August 5,
2015, VNB's audited financial statements, management letter and compliance
expenditure report are attached for the City Council's review.
RECOMMENDATION:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
and
b) Receive and file the report.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
DISCUSSION:
Per the City's agreement with VNB, the following reports are subject to review by the City
Council.
1. Audited Financial Statements (Attachments A and B) - VNB has provided its
audited financial statements for its most recently ended year, including the
associated management letter.
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Annual Review of Visit Newport Beach Audited
Financial Statements and
Expenditure Report
October 22, 2019
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2. Expenditure Report (Attachment C) - VNB has also submitted its expenditure
report. This report has been certified by VNB and a Certified Public Accountant to
the effect that the funds received pursuant to VNB's agreement with the City were
expended in accordance with the agreement in the previous fiscal year for
purposes authorized by the agreement. Per the agreement, the report must include
reasonable detail in support of the certification, including expenditures for, or
contributions to, special events and not-for-profit organizations in Newport Beach.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A —Visit Newport Beach Audited Financial Statements for the Years Ended
June 30, 2019
Attachment B —Visit Newport Beach Management Letter
Attachment C — Visit Newport Beach Expenditure Compliance Report for the Year Ended
June 30, 2019
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Attachment A
Visit Newport Beach Audited Financial Statements for the Years Ended June 30, 2019
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
with
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT THEREON
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Independent Auditors' Report.................................................................................................1-2
Financial Statements:
Statements of Financial Position........................................................................................ 3
Statementsof Activities..................................................................................................... 4
Statements of Cash Flows.................................................................................................. 5
Notes to Financial Statements.......................................................................................6-19
Supplemental Information:
Schedule I — Statement of Financial Position by Funding Source ................................... 20
Schedule II — Statement of Activities by Funding Source ............................................... 21
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Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Visit Newport Beach Inc. (a non-profit
organization) (the "Organization"), which comprise the statements of financial position as of June
30, 2019 and 2018, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended,
and the related notes to the financial statements.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this
includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors' Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States
of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment,
including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control
relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express
no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used
and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our audit opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of Visit Newport Beach Inc. as of June 30, 2019 and 2018, and the changes
in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Emphasis of Matter - Related Party Transactions
As discussed in Note 8 to the financial statements, Visit Newport Beach Inc. has significant
transactions with a related non-profit organization. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this
matter.
Report on the Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements
taken as a whole. The supplementary information contained in Schedules I and II on pages 20-21 is
presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the 2019 financial
statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates
directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the 2019 financial statements.
The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the 2019
financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such
information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the 2019
financial statements or the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our
opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the 2019 financial
statements as a whole.
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September 30, 2019
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
$ 3.425.708 $ 3.242.540
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 102,074 $ 188,655
Related -party payables 137,541 204,349
Accrued expenses 21,960 22,032
Accrued payroll and related expenses 224,969 115,269
Group booking incentive reserve 98,206 108,650
Total current liabilities 584,750 638,955
Deferred rent, net of current portion 18,350 12,136
Total liabilities 603,100 651,091
Commitments and contingencies
Net assets without donor restrictions 2,822,608 2,591,449
$ 3.425.708 $ 3.242.540
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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June 30,
ASSETS
2019
2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,588,034 $
743,352
Short-term investments
1,295,721
1,789,515
Accounts receivable
-
58,115
Related -party receivables
30,195
75,927
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
317,496
331,097
Total current assets
3,231,446
2,998,006
Long-term investments
-
98,188
Property and equipment, net
37,704
32,761
Website development costs, net
146,939
103,966
Deposits and other assets
9,619
9,619
$ 3.425.708 $ 3.242.540
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 102,074 $ 188,655
Related -party payables 137,541 204,349
Accrued expenses 21,960 22,032
Accrued payroll and related expenses 224,969 115,269
Group booking incentive reserve 98,206 108,650
Total current liabilities 584,750 638,955
Deferred rent, net of current portion 18,350 12,136
Total liabilities 603,100 651,091
Commitments and contingencies
Net assets without donor restrictions 2,822,608 2,591,449
$ 3.425.708 $ 3.242.540
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES
For The Years Ended June 30,
2019 2018
Support and revenues:
Service fee revenues $ 9,875,230 $ 8,953,551
Interest income 46,739 4,627
Other income 1,362 -
Total support and revenues 9,923,331 8,958,178
Expenses:
Marketing (including $2,573,081 and $2,402,277
to Newport Beach & Company during 2019
and 2018, respectively — see Note 8) 7,585,263 6,558,564
General and administrative 456,219 448,608
Salaries and benefits 1,566,163 1,451,788
Depreciation and amortization 84,527 22,526
Total expenses 9,692,172 8,481,486
Change in net assets without donor restrictions 231,159 476,692
Net assets, beginning of year 2,591,449 2,114,757
Net assets, end of year $ 2,822,608 $ 2,591,449
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments (1,243,373) (1,887,703)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investments 1,800,000 -
Website development costs (98,998) (101,249)
Purchases of property and equipment (33,445) (3,512)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 424,184 (1,992,464)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 844,682 (1,502,141)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 743,352 2,245,493
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,588,034 $ 743,352
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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For The Years Ended June 30,
2019
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Change in net assets without donor restrictions
$ 231,159
$ 476,692
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets without
donor restrictions to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
84,527
22,526
Accrued interest income
35,355
-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
58,115
(52,284)
Related -party receivables
45,732
550,180
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
13,601
(60,275)
Deposits and other assets
-
30,000
Accounts payable
(86,581)
(19,974)
Related -party payables
(66,808)
(490,819)
Accrued expenses
(72)
7,275
Accrued payroll and related expenses
109,700
(33,033)
Group booking incentive reserve
(10,444)
49,950
Deferred rent
6,214
10,085
Net cash provided by operating activities
420,498
490,323
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments (1,243,373) (1,887,703)
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investments 1,800,000 -
Website development costs (98,998) (101,249)
Purchases of property and equipment (33,445) (3,512)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 424,184 (1,992,464)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 844,682 (1,502,141)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 743,352 2,245,493
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,588,034 $ 743,352
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION
Nature of Operations
Visit Newport Beach Inc. (the "Organization") is a non-profit organization formed under the laws
of the State of California.
Transient Occupancy"TOT")
The Organization currently has an agreement ("TOT Agreement") with the City of Newport Beach
(the "City") through December 31, 2024 to promote tourism and serve the needs of visitors to the
City. Under the terms of the TOT Agreement, the Organization is responsible to develop, plan,
carry out and supervise a program to market and promote the Newport Beach brand and to promote
tourism in, and serve the needs of, visitors to the City as well as increase the amount of Transient
Occupancy Tax collected through its promotional activities.
The City collects a Transient Occupancy Tax as well as a Visitor's Service Fee applied to the
transient rental of lodging rooms (collectively, the "TOT"). The City pays the Organization 18%
of the annual TOT in monthly installments. As the Organization is not entitled to its share of the
TOT until paid by the City, amounts are recognized as revenue when received.
The City shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to adjust the payment (increase or decrease the
percentage of TOT paid to the Organization) as part of its once -annual budget adoption process
for any reason after notice to the Organization and an opportunity for the Organization to formally
comment on the adjustment. For the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization
received approximately 55% of its service fee revenues from the City through the TOT. The City
has the right to terminate the TOT Agreement, without cause, by giving the Organization 365 days'
written notice of its intention to terminate. Should the City reduce or stop its funding to the
Organization due to the Organization's default or termination of the Agreement, the Organization's
operations will be impacted.
Tourism Business Improvement District ("TBID")
The Newport Beach Tourism Business Improvement District ("NBTBID") was established April
28, 2009, and expires of January 31, 2024, pursuant to the Management District Plan, as amended
(the "Plan"). The NBTBID is funded by assessments levied on participating lodging businesses
within a specified district. The assessments are restricted for use for sales promotion and
marketing programs to market the City as a tourist, meeting and event destination as outlined in
the Plan. Either parry may terminate this agreement by providing the other party ninety calendar
days' written notice prior to the effective date of termination. As the Organization is not entitled
to its share of the assessments collected until paid by the City, amounts are recognized as revenue
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 1— ORGANIZATION, continued
when received. For the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization received
approximately 45% of its service fee revenues from the City through TBID assessments.
As of June 30, 2019 and 2018, the NBTBID is represented by nine (9) and eight (8) hotels,
respectively, within the city of Newport Beach which collect a 3.0% tax on short-term stays. The
City is entitled to 0.25% of the receipts annually for the collection of the assessments and
disbursements of the NBTBID.
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Net
assets and revenues, expenses, gains, and losses are classified based on the existence or absence
of donor -imposed restrictions. Accordingly, net assets and changes therein are classified and
reported as follows:
Without donor restrictions — Net assets that are not subject to donor -imposed stipulations.
These assets are available to support the Organization's general activities and operations at the
discretion of the Board of Directors.
With donor restrictions - Net assets that are subject to donor -imposed restrictions. Some donor -
imposed restrictions are temporary in nature, such as those that will be met by the passage of
time or other events specified by the donor. Other donor -imposed restrictions are perpetual in
nature, where the donor stipulates that such resources be maintained in perpetuity. Generally,
the donors of these assets permit the Organization to use all or part of the income earned on
related investments for general or specific purposes.
As of and for the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization had no net assets with
donor restrictions.
Revenues are reported as increases in net assets without donor restrictions unless use of the related
assets is limited by donor -imposed restrictions. Expenses are reported as decreases in net assets
without donor restrictions. Gains and losses on investments and other assets are reported as increases
or decreases in net assets without donor restrictions unless their use is restricted by explicit donor
stipulations or by law.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
Reclassifications
Certain amounts reported in the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current
period's presentation. There was no effect on total net assets or change in net assets as previously
reported.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the Organization to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates made by the Organization's
management include, but are not limited to, the collectability of receivables, the recoverability of
long-lived assets, fair value of investments and the allocation of expenses to program activities
and general and administrative. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Organization considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an initial maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Organization maintains its cash and cash
equivalent balances at various financial institutions. The total cash balances are insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $250,000 per institution. At June 30, 2019
the Organization had approximately $1,590,000 of uninsured cash and cash equivalent balances.
The Organization periodically reviews the quality of the financial institutions it has deposits with
to minimize risk of loss. To date, no losses have been incurred.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful
receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts at year end. Management determines
the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying troubled accounts based on current and
historical experience. Receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible. For the years ended
June 30, 2019 and 2018, no receivables were deemed uncollectible and were written off. There
were no accounts receivables as of the year ended June 30, 2019. At June 30, 2018 the Organization
considered receivables to be fully collectible and accordingly did not record an allowance for
doubtful accounts.
As of June 30, 2018, one customer accounted for 100% of the Organization's total accounts
receivable balance.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
Investments and Fair Value Measurements
Investments and cash equivalents consist of U.S. Treasury Bills which are carried at amortized
cost, which approximates fair value.
Accounting guidance defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset
or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal, or in the absence of a principal market,
the most advantageous market for the asset or liability, in an orderly transaction between market
participants on the measurement date. Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that
requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable
inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs in priority that
may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as quoted
prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; inputs other
than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates and yield
curves, credit risks, and default rates) or other inputs that are principally derived from or
corroborated by observable market data by correlation or by other means; and
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are
significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The fair value of the Organization's U.S. Treasury Bills (recorded in cash equivalents and
investments) are based partially upon quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs which
are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the assets. These
instruments have been classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
At June 30, 2019, the Organization had approximately $1,295,000 of uninsured investment
balances. The Organization periodically reviews the quality of the financial institution holding the
investments to minimize risk of loss.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
As of June 30, 2019, the Organization's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis
were as follows:
Cash equivalents:
U.S. Treasury Bills
Short-term investments:
U.S. Treasury Bills
June 30, 2019
Quoted Prices in
Significant
Active Markets
Significant Other Unobservable
for Identical
Observable Inputs
Assets (Level 1)
Inputs (Level 2) (Level 3)
$ - $ 389,635
1,295,721
As of June 30, 2018, the Organization's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis
were as follows:
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Cash equivalents:
U.S. Treasury Bills
Short-term investments:
U.S. Treasury Bills
Long-term investments:
U.S. Treasury Bills
June 30, 2018
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
$ 99,773
1,789,515
98,188
$ $ 1.987.476
Property and Equipment
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Donated assets are recorded at their fair market value
when received. The cost of purchased assets or fair market value of donated assets is depreciated
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets which range
from three to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of their estimated
useful lives or the related lease term. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
It is the Organization's policy to capitalize property and equipment over $1,500. At the time of
retirement or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation
or amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the
statements of activities.
Website Development Costs
The Organization accounts for the costs of developing its mobile apps and websites by capitalizing
the costs during the application development stage when it is probable that the project will be
completed and the property will be used to perform the function intended. Website development
costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives when completed, which
are typically the earlier of approximately three years or term based on estimated disposal date. The
recoverability of intangible assets is evaluated periodically, taking into account events or
circumstances that warrant revised estimates of useful lives or that indicate that impairment exists.
For the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization capitalized website development
costs of $98,998 and $101,249, respectively.
For the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization recorded amortization expense on
website development costs totaling $56,025 and $3,492, respectively.
Impairment of Long -Lived Assets
The Organization evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. If the estimated
future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) from the use of an asset are less than
the carrying value, a write-down would be recorded to reduce the related asset to its estimated fair
value. At June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization's management believes there is no impairment
of its long-lived assets. There can be no assurance, however, that market conditions will not
change or demand for the Organization's services will continue, which could result in impairment
of long-lived assets in the future.
VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
Group Booking Incentive
The Organization has established an incentive program for businesses by paying for certain costs
of conferences and group meetings held in Newport Beach hotels in order to attract businesses and
groups to the City. Costs are considered incurred upon the reservation of the hotel for future
meetings. As of June 30, 2019 and 2018, group booking accruals were $98,206 and $108,650,
respectively.
Contributed Materials and Services
Donated materials and other noncash contributions (if any) are reflected in the accompanying
statements at their estimated fair market values at date of receipt. Contributions of services are
recognized if the services received create or enhance nonfinancial assets or require specialized
skills, are provided by individuals possessing those skills and would typically need to be purchased
if not provided by donation. Other volunteer services that do not meet these criteria are not
recognized in the financial statements as there is no objective basis of deriving their value.
One of the services provided by the Organization in its efforts to promote the City is to organize
site inspections and other promotional events with a variety of potential visiting groups. These
groups are introduced by the Organization's staff to the various hotels, restaurants, and other local
businesses involved in the tourism industry in Newport Beach. All businesses visited are also
sponsors of the Organization. Many of the Organization's sponsors contribute materials, such as
meals and rooms, in connection with this program. During the years ended June 30, 2019 and
2018, the Organization determined there were no significant contributed materials and services.
Additionally, a substantial number of unpaid volunteers have made significant contributions of
time to the Organization. No amounts have been reflected in the financial statements for these
contributions as they do not meet the required criteria.
Income Tax Status
The Organization qualifies as a tax-exempt organization for Federal income taxes under Section
501(c)(6) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and for California state income taxes under
Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code; therefore, the Organization has
no provision for federal or state income taxes. During the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018,
the Organization had no unrelated business income.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
The Organization annually evaluates tax positions as part of the preparation of its exempt tax
return. This process includes an analysis of whether tax positions the Organization takes with
regard to a particular item of income or deduction would meet the definition of an uncertain tax
position under current accounting guidance. The Organization believes its tax positions are
appropriate based on current facts and circumstances. The Organization's policy is to recognize
interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating
expenses. At June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization did not have any unrecognized tax benefits.
The Organization is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or local income tax examinations by
tax authorities for years before 2015.
Allocated Expenses
The costs of providing program activities and supporting services have been summarized on a
functional basis in Note 5. The Organization incurs expenses that directly relate to, and can be
assigned to, a specific program or supporting activity. The Organization also conducts a number
of activities which benefit both its program objectives as well as supporting services. These costs,
which are not specifically attributable to a specific program or supporting activity, are allocated
by management on a consistent basis among program and supporting services benefited, based on
either financial or nonfinancial data, such as headcount, occupancy or estimates of time and effort
incurred by personnel.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards
Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU No. 2014-09
provides additional guidance to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue. The standard and
subsequent amendments are intended to develop a common revenue standard for removing
inconsistencies and weaknesses, improve comparability, provide more useful information to users
through improved disclosure requirements, and simplify the preparation of financial statements.
ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for the Organization for annual reporting periods beginning after
December 15, 2018. It may be adopted either by restating all years presented in the financial
statements or by recording the impact of adoption as an adjustment to retained earnings at the
beginning of the year of adoption. The Organization has not yet selected a transition method nor
determined the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 and its amendments will have on its
financial statements.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which revises the
accounting related to lessee accounting. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to
recognize a lease liability and a right -of -use ("ROU") asset of all leases. For finance leases the
lessee would recognize interest expense and amortization of the ROU asset and for operating leases
the lessee would recognize a straight-line total lease expense. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for
annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. This
update will be applied through a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at,
or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial
statements. The Organization's management is in the process of evaluating the impact of this
accounting pronouncement on its financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-14, Not -for -Profit Entities (Topic 958):
Presentation of Financial Statements of Not -for -Profit Entities, which simplifies and improves
how a not-for-profit organization classifies its net assets, as well as the information it presents in
financial statements and notes about its liquidity, financial performance, and cash flows. The
Organization implemented this standard during the year ended June 30, 2019.
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-08, Not -for -Profit Entities (Topic 958): Clarifying
the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made. This
standard provides a more robust framework for determining whether a transaction should be
accounted for as a contribution or as an exchange as well as provides additional guidance to assist
in determining whether a contribution is conditional and to better distinguish a donor -imposed
condition from a donor -imposed restriction. The new standard will be effective for the
Organization for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 and early application is permitted.
Management is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its financial
statements.
Subsequent Events
The Organization has evaluated subsequent events through September 30, 2019, the date which
the financial statements were available to be issued. Based upon its evaluation, management has
determined that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the
accompanying financial statements or disclosure in the notes thereto.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 3 — LIQUIDITY AND AVAILABILITY
At June 30, 2019, the Organization has $2,919,950 of financial assets available within one year of
the statement of financial position date to meet cash needs for general expenditures consisting of
cash and cash equivalents of $1,588,034, short-term investments of $1,295,721, related party
receivables of $30,195 and other receivables of $6,000 included in prepaid expenses and other
current assets in the accompanying statement of financial position. None of the financial assets
are subject to donor or other contractual restrictions that make them unavailable for general
expenditures within one year of the statement of financial position. The Organization has a goal
to maintain financial assets, which consist of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments,
on hand to meet 90 days of normal operating expense, which are, on average, approximately
$800,000 per month. The Organization has a policy to structure its financial assets to be available
as its general expenditures, liabilities, and other obligations come due. The Organization invests
cash in excess of daily requirements in various short-term treasury instruments.
Funding for the Organization is dependent on the hotel room nights booked in Newport Beach
each year and the subsequent portion of the TOT that is allocated through the City to the
Organization and the portion of the TBID assessments that are sent to the Organization from the
TBID Participants. Annual revenue fluctuates depending on annual visitors to Newport Beach.
As a result, the Organization closely monitors the monthly projected and received revenue to
determine if any change needs to be made to budgeted annual expenditures.
NOTE 4 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following at June 30:
2019 2018
Leasehold improvements $ 38,468 $ 38,468
Computer equipment 28,711 24,481
Office furniture and fixtures 136,812 110,110
203,991 173,059
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (166,287) (140,298)
$ 37,704 $ 32.761
For the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization recorded depreciation expense on
property and equipment totaling $28,502 and $19,034, respectively.
IS
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 5 - STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
The statement of functional expenses for the year ended June 30, 2019 is as follows:
The Organization incurred expenses related to program activities of approximately $7,165,000 for
the year ended June 30, 2018.
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lease Agreements
The Organization is obligated under a lease for its facility, which is accounted for as an operating
lease. The lease expires in September 2022, and rent is payable between $8,359 and $10,221 per
month. As a result of the fourth amendment to this lease, the Organization assigned its rights to
Newport Beach & Company ("NB & Co."), a related party. Under the terms of this lease, this
assignment does not relieve the Organization of its lease obligations. As a result, the Organization
continues to be liable for future rent payments. The facility lease contains a five-year extension
option at the end of the lease term.
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Program
General and
Activities
Administrative
Total
Personnel expenses:
Salaries
$ 1,096,067
$ 142,945
$ 1,239,012
Payroll taxes and employee benefits
275,157
51,994
327,151
Total personnel expenses
1,371,224
194,939
1,566,163
Other expense:
Marketing
6,600,552
984,711
7,585,263
Office lease
87,313
29,104
116,417
Repairs and maintenance
2,767
18,282
21,049
Insurance
1,163
18,647
19,810
Office supplies
8,786
11,943
20,729
Equipment and equipment rental
10,543
31,640
42,183
Postage and other dues and fees
64,217
49,110
113,327
Meeting and education expenses
2,500
36,162
38,662
Professional fees and services
9,700
42,642
52,342
Depreciation and amortization expense
56,024
28,503
84,527
Travel and related
27,419
4,281
31,700
Total functional expenses
$ 8.242.208
$ 1.449.964
$ 9.692.172
The Organization incurred expenses related to program activities of approximately $7,165,000 for
the year ended June 30, 2018.
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lease Agreements
The Organization is obligated under a lease for its facility, which is accounted for as an operating
lease. The lease expires in September 2022, and rent is payable between $8,359 and $10,221 per
month. As a result of the fourth amendment to this lease, the Organization assigned its rights to
Newport Beach & Company ("NB & Co."), a related party. Under the terms of this lease, this
assignment does not relieve the Organization of its lease obligations. As a result, the Organization
continues to be liable for future rent payments. The facility lease contains a five-year extension
option at the end of the lease term.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 6 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, continued
Total rent expense incurred by the Organization under operating leases was approximately
$116,000 and $114,000 for the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and is included
in general and administrative expenses. Such amounts are net of the amounts paid by the related
parry pursuant to the Agreement disclosed in Note 8.
Future minimum payments due on the Organization's allocated portion of the non -cancelable
facility lease commitment in excess of one year are as follows:
Years Ending
June 30,
2020
2021
2022
2023
Commitments
113,000
119,000
123,000
31,000
$ 386,000
The Organization also has several commitments for databases and services regarding marketing,
promotion and other contracts ranging from approximately $287 to $5,000 per month over various
terms with one year or less remaining at June 30, 2019 and 2018. From these commitments, the
Organization incurred approximately $350,000 and $358,000 of expenses for the year ended June
30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which are recorded in marketing expenses in the accompanying
statement of activities.
The Organization has a commitment to contribute $150,000 annually, commencing on June 1,
2014 through December 31, 2024, to the City to be spent on programs or activities that benefit the
public, which is recorded in marketing expenses for the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
Guarantees and Indemnities
The Organization has made certain indemnities and guarantees, under which it may be required to
make payments to a guaranteed or indemnified parry, in relation to certain actions or transactions.
The Organization indemnifies its directors, officers, employees and agents, as permitted under the
laws of the State of California. Pursuant to the TOT Agreement, the Organization also indemnifies
the City and all of its related boards, councils, officers, employees, and volunteers from claims
related to the conduct of the Organization or any of its officers, employees, or associated
individuals. In connection with its facility lease, the Organization has indemnified its lessor for
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 6 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, continued
certain claims arising from the use of the facilities. The duration of the guarantees and indemnities
varies, and is generally tied to the life of the agreement. These guarantees and indemnities do not
provide for any limitation of the maximum potential future payments the Organization could be
obligated to make. Historically, the Organization has not been obligated nor incurred any
payments for these obligations and, therefore, no liabilities have been recorded for these
indemnities and guarantees in the accompanying statements of financial position.
NOTE 7 — RETIREMENT PLAN
The Organization has a 401(k) retirement plan covering all eligible employees. The plan provides
for matching contributions based upon employees' voluntary contributions and the Organization's
contributions. The total expense recorded by the Organization during the years ended June 30,
2019 and 2018 was approximately $75,000 and $68,000, respectively, and is included in general
and administrative expenses.
NOTE 8 — RELATED -PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization had transactions with a related
party that is also a non-profit organization. The related entity, NB & Co., specializes in marketing
and promotion services that promote economic development with the City. Pursuant to an
Agreement for Services ("Agreement") dated April 1, 2013, the Organization appointed NB & Co.
as an exclusive provider of services that the Organization shall need to carry out its mission and
obligations to the City. In consideration for these services, the Organization agreed to pay NB &
Co. a monthly fee totaling $93,000 and $78,000 for the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018,
respectively. The Organization has also agreed to reimburse NB & Co. for all reasonable expenses
incurred by it in carrying out its duties to the Organization, including rent and related facility costs,
payroll and related benefits, and other direct marketing costs. For the years ended June 30, 2019
and 2018, the Organization incurred $2,573,081 and $2,402,277, respectively, from NB & Co. for
these costs, which are recorded in marketing expenses in the accompanying statements of
activities. NB & Co.'s costs for the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were broken out as
follows: $432,630 and $580,672, respectively, of direct marketing, $1,514,059 and $1,346,544,
respectively, of salaries and benefits, and $432,630 and $475,061, respectively, of general and
administrative (including rent and related facility costs). The Agreement expires in March 2021
and with an option for a five-year renewal.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Years Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018
NOTE 8 — RELATED -PARTY TRANSACTIONS, continued
In addition, during the years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization agreed to contribute
$0 and $5,000, respectively, to the Newport Beach Foundation, a related party that is also a non-
profit organization, which is recorded in marketing expenses in the accompanying statements of
activities.
As of June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Organization has related -party receivables of $30,195 and
$75,927, respectively, and payables of $137,541 and $204,349, respectively, in the accompanying
statements of financial position. These amounts do not bear interest, are not collateralized, and
have no stated repayment terms.
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
SCHEDULE I - STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION BY FUNDING SOURCE
June 30, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Related -party receivables
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Website development costs, net
Deposits and other assets
Intercompany
Current liabilities:
TOT* TBID
$ 751,252
$ 836,782
896,524
399,197
28,580
1,615
129,477
188,019
1,805,833
1,425,613
25,112
12,592
126,520
20,419
9,619
-
4,590
(4,590)
$ 1.971.674 $ 1.454.034
Accounts payable $ 19,900 $ 82,174
Related -party payables 110,515 27,026
Accrued expenses 7,300 14,660
Accrued payroll and related
expenses 4,458 220,511
Group booking incentive reserve - 98,206
Total current liabilities 142,173 442,577
Deferred rent, net of current portion - 18,350
Total liabilities 142,173 460,927
Net assets without donor restrictions 1.829.501 993.107
$ 1.971.674 $ 1.454.034
* Includes balances for other marketing and administrative costs.
Eliminations Total
$ - $ 1,588,034
- 1,295,721
- 30,195
- 317,496
- 3,231,446
- 37,704
- 146,939
- 9,619
$ $ 3.425.708
$ - $ 102,074
- 137,541
- 21,960
- 224,969
- 98,206
- 584,750
- 18,350
- 603,100
2,822,608
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(A Non -Profit Organization)
SCHEDULE II - STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES BY FUNDING SOURCE
For The Year Ended June 30, 2019
Support and revenues:
Service fee revenues
Interest income
Other income
Total support and revenues
Expenses:
Marketing
General and administrative
Salaries and benefits
Depreciation and amortization
Total expenses
Change in net assets without donor
restrictions
Net assets, beginning of year
Net assets, end of year
TOT* TBID
$ 5,381,424 $ 4,493,806
35,651 11,088
1,362 -
5,418,437 4,504,894
Eliminations Total
$ - $ 9,875,230
- 46,739
- 1,362
- 9,923,331
5,174,439 2,410,824 - 7,585,263
114,866 341,353 - 456,219
67,745 1,498,418 - 1,566,163
54,394 30,133 - 84,527
5,411,444 4,280,728 - 9,692,172
6,993 224,166 - 231,159
1,822,508 768,941 - 2,591,449
$ 1.829.501 $ 993.107 $ - $ 2.822.608
* Includes balances for other marketing and administrative costs.
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Attachment B
Visit Newport Beach Management Letter
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KMJ1Corbin &
Company
Business Advisors Tax and Audit
September 30, 2019
Visit Newport Beach Inc.
1600 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
Dear Management:
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Visit Newport Beach Inc. (the
"Organization") as of and for the year ended June 30, 2019, we considered the Organization's
internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Organization's internal control. Accordingly, we do not
express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Organization's internal control.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the preceding
paragraph and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be
significant deficiencies or material weaknesses and therefore, there can be no assurance that all
deficiencies, significant deficiencies, or material weaknesses have been identified. We did not
identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies. However, as discussed below, we identified certain matters involving the
internal control and other operational matters that are presented for your consideration. This
letter does not affect our report dated September 30, 2019 on the financial statements of the
Organization.
We will review the status of these comments during our next audit engagement. Our comments
and recommendations, all of which have been discussed with appropriate members of
management, are intended to improve the internal control or result in other operating efficiencies.
Our comments are summarized as follows:
Observation #1
Certain corrected and uncorrected misstatements were identified during the audit,
specifically related to the following:
o Correct rollforward of net assets balance
o True up of allocations between expenses and assets for certain services
o Proper allocation of related -party amounts
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Recommendation
We recommend the Organization continues to implement its month-end close process
related to the accounts above to ensure proper completeness of account balances and
accounting treatment for its transactions.
Management's response
We will continue to implement our detailed month-end close process to prevent
misclassifications and misstatements.
Observation #2
Certain related party contributions, allocations and agreements, the updated employee
leave time policy, modifications of contracts such as the hotel incentive contracts and
other similar decisions and modifications to current policies and agreements are not
formally approved through a written contract or a motion of the board of directors.
We recommend the Organization implement a policy to approve all related -party
transactions and allocations, modifications to existing contracts and similar business
decisions through a written contract and/or formal board of directors motion and obtain
documented approval related to these transactions. This will help ensure that related -
party transactions and other modifications of arrangements and similar activities are
authorized and recorded properly.
Management's response
All material related parry transactions are approved during the formal budget process and
approval is documented in the Board minutes. Approval for specific day-to-day activities
is not feasible. The Vice Presidents' of Sales and Marketing approve standard related
party transactions. Any material changes affecting the budget will be presented to the
Board for approval.
Observation #3
The Organization does not have a formal policy in place to review and approve journal
entries posted into the accounting system.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Organization implement a policy that would allow for the proper
review and approval of journal entries to prevent material misstatements and/or errors in
the financial statements. Such review should be documented and retained in the
Organization's records.
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Management's response
Procedures have been created and a monthly closing process has been implemented
including standardized journal entries which will then be prepared and reviewed by both
the Financial Coordinator and the VP of Finance.
Observation #4
The Organization does not maintain the meeting minutes of the Compensation
Committee.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Organization document and maintain records of all matters
discussed during all board committee meetings to ensure proper documentation of all
matters discussed.
Management's response
The Organization agrees that minutes should be maintained and will maintain minutes for
all committee meetings.
We will review the status of these comments during our next audit engagement. We will be
pleased to discuss these in further detail at your convenience, to perform any additional studies
of these matters, or to assist you in implementing the recommendations.
This letter is intended solely for the information and use of management, and others within the
Organization and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these
specified parties.
Sincerely,
KMJ Corbin & Company LLP
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Attachment C
Visit Newport Beach Expenditure Compliance Report for the Year Ended
June 30, 2019
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH INC.
(a Non -Profit Organization)
EXPENDITURES REPORT
For The Year Ended June 30, 2019
with
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT THEREON
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1v1J Company
Business Advisors Tax and Audit
Independent Auditors' Report
Board of Directors of
Visit Newport Beach Inc.
We have examined management's assertion, included in the accompanying Management
Statement Regarding Compliance With Certain Provisions of the Agreement Between the City of
Newport Beach and Visit Newport Beach Inc. for Tourism Promotion, Branding, and Marketing
Services, that Visit Newport Beach Inc. (the "Organization") complied with the provisions in
Section 4 of the Agreement Between the City of Newport Beach and Visit Newport Beach Inc.
for Tourism Promotion, Branding, and Marketing Services (the "Agreement") regarding the
attached 2019 Expenditures Report, summarizing the expenditures of funds received pursuant to
the Agreement during the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The Organization's management
is responsible for its assertion. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management's
assertion about the Organization's compliance with the specified requirements based on our
examination.
Our examination was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the examination to obtain reasonable assurance about whether management's assertion
about compliance with the specified requirements is fairly stated, in all material respects. The
nature, timing, and extent of the procedures selected depend on our judgment, including an
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of management's assertion, whether due to
fraud or error. We believe that the evidence we obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Our examination does not provide a legal determination on the Organization's compliance with
the specified requirements.
In our opinion, management's assertion that Visit Newport Beach Inc. complied with the
provisions of Section 4 of the Agreement regarding the attached 2019 Expenditures Report for
the year ended June 30, 2019 is fairly stated, in all material respects.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of Visit Newport Beach, Inc. and the
City of Newport Beach and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than
these specified parties.
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Costa Mesa, California
September 30, 2019
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Management Statement Regarding Compliance With Certain Provisions of the
Agreement Between the City of Newport Beach and Visit Newport Beach Inc. for
Tourism Promotion, Branding, and Marketing Services
We, as members of management of Visit Newport Beach Inc. (the "Organization"), are
responsible for complying with the provisions of Section 4 of the Agreement Between the
City of Newport Beach and Visit Newport Beach Inc. (collectively, the "Parties") for
Tourism Promotion, Branding, and Marketing Services (the "Agreement") in that funds
received by the Organization pursuant to this Agreement were expended in accordance
with this Agreement. We are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective
internal controls over compliance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Agreement. We
have performed an evaluation of the Organization's compliance with the provisions of
Section 4 of the Agreement regarding funds expended during the year ended June 30, 2019,
as summarized in the attached 2019 Expenditures Report. Based on this evaluation, we
assert that the Organization was in compliance with the provisions of Section 4 of the
Agreement as described below:
Section. 4 of the Agreement requires the Organization to "develop, plan, carry out, and
supervise a program to market and promote the Newport Beach brand and to promote
tourism in, and serve the needs of, visitors to Newport Beach as well as increase the amount
of TOT collected through their promotional activities ('Services'). Subject to the foregoing
sentence, the Services shall, at a minimum, include the following: (a) the maintenance of
suitable office space and the employment of competent personnel to carry out the
promotional, branding and marketing duties; (b) the preparation of brochures, publications,
guides, on-line promotions, social network efforts, and other marketing materials and
information that inform prospective tourists and visitors of the recreational activities,
cultural assets, shopping and dining opportunities, night-time stay opportunities, and
natural beauty of Newport Beach; (c) the dissemination of information described in this
section by way of the media, direct mail, handouts, social networking, websites, smart
phone applications, or other means of distribution; and (d) the development and
implementation of specific marketing programs designed to increase awareness of the
Newport Beach brand and to increase business and visitor trade in Newport Beach; and (e)
any additional Services when proposed by the City which are consistent with the promotion
of tourism and the Newport Beach brand which are mutually agreeable and acceptable to
the Parties_"
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Vice esident of Finance
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VISIT NEWPORT BEACH, INC.
2019 Expenditures Report
July 1, 2015 -
June 30, 2019
2019 Expenses
Salary and Wages
61010 - Salaries and Wages
57,589
61030 - Payroll Tax Expenses
5,863
61040 - Accrued PTO Expense
1,197
Total Salary and Wages
64,649
Benefits
61125 - Vision Insurance
(223)
61140 - Retirement Plan (401k)
2,819
61160 - Employee Engagement Benefit
500
Total Benefits
3,096
General and Administrative Expenses
Operating Expenses
64100 - Office Supplies
5,635
64115 - Office Equipment (non-deprec)
1,045
64120 - Equipment Repairs & Maintenance
300
64125 - Computer Software (non-deprec)
7,772
64130 - Voice and Data - Office
1,143
64145 - Shipping Charges
224
64150 -Bank Fees
609
64160 - Membership Dues
70,260
64170 - Team Meetings
-
64175 - Governance Meeting Expenses
-
64610 - Client Gifts
Total Operating Expenses
86,988
Insurance
63100 - General Liability Insurance
1,163
63300 - Board of Directors Insurance
7,242
Total Insurance
8,405
Professional Fees
64205 - Payroll Processing Service
2,496
64207 - Bloggers
6,100
64201- Audit Fees
6,501
64202 - Tax Preparation Fees
1,300
Total Professional Fees
16,397
Travel Expenses
65100 - Airfare
762
65200 - Accommodations
1,789
65300 - Meals
226
65400 - Transportation Costs
19
65405 - Mileage ($0.535/mile 2017)
165
65500 - Other Travel Costs
116
Total Travel Expenses
3,077
Total General and Administrative
114,867
Advertising Expenses
66101 -Advertising - Purchased
611,579
66102 - Advertising - Local Events
16,381
66104 - Advertising Tracking Media
-
66123 - Promotional Client Gifts
54
66202 - Ad Production
29,387
66203 - Creative Design/Development
78,136
66205 - Photography/Video Production
12,741
66212 - Community Sponsorships
156,255
Total Advertising Expenses
904,533
Marketing Expenses
Community Relations
67103 - Community Partner Events
23,027
67101- Research
93,875
67102 - Christmas Boat Parade
178,205
67105 - Awards
328
67107 - Promotional Items
7,569
67108 - Company -Sponsored Events
208
67109 - Hospitality Training
Total Community Relations
303,212
Marketing Collateral
67301- Inspiration Guide
5,645
67302 - Maps
-
67311- Collateral Production Expenses
-
67312 - Collateral Distribution
34,273
Total Marketing Collateral
39,918
Digital Marketing
67501- Social Media
407
67502 - Website Maintenance
124,472
67503 - Online Search Advertising
119,604
67504 - Digital Advertising
15,276
67506 - Mobile Application
47,200
67508 - Website Redesign Expenses
10,716
67511- Digital Lifestyle Channel Production
47,909
66211- CRM Maintenance
28,820
Total Digital Marketing
394,404
Communications/Public Relations
67601- Media Services
12,012
67602 - Media FAM Tours
45,224
67605 - Media Special Programs
223,625
67607 - Media Relations
22,494
67608 - Digital Assets/Media Library
12,792
Total Communications/Public Relations
316,147
Total Marketing Expenses
1,053,681
International Marketing Initiatives
67401- International Brand Awareness Fees
98,002
67402 - International TTI FAM Tours
32,115
67403 - International Promotions
220,631
67404 - International Trade Shows
319,171
67405 - International Airfare
10,699
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A
67406 - International Accommodations
4,831
67407 - International Meals
696
67408 - International Transportation Costs
1,315
67409 - International Other Travel Costs
747
67410 - International Business Meals/Entertainment
572
67411- International Promotional Items
1,567
67412 - International Brand Events
-
67413 - International Sales Missions
15,796
Total International Marketing Initiatives
706,142
NB&Company Fees
68001- NB&Co Fees
2,480,081
Total NB&Company Fees
2,480,081
Total Expenses
5,327,049
Other Expenditures:
Fixed asset additions capitalized
29,953
Website development costs capitalized
74,101
Change in other prepaid expenses and current liabilities, net
93,524
197,578
Total 2018 Expenditures $ 5,524,627
Included in this account are expenditures for or contributions to special events and not-for-profit organizations in Newport Beach as follows:
Vendor
Event
Amount
Newport Beach Marriot Hotel
Fire and Lifeguard Dinner Sponsorship
$ 5,000
Surfrider Foundation
Newport Harbor Underwater Cleanup
$ 1,000
City of Newport Beach
Public Benefit
150,000
$ 156,000
Consist of reimbursements for costs incurred by Newport Beach & Company as follows:
Class of Expense
Amount
Salaries/Benefits
$ 1,514,059
Marketing Expenses
432,630
G&A Overhead
533,392
$ 2,480,081
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