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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2020 NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) V.Comparative Totals The basic financial statements, required supplementary information and combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements and schedules, include certain prior-year summarized comparative information in total but not at the level of detail required for a presentation in conformity with GAAP. Accordingly, such information should be read in conjunction with the City’s financial statements. NOTE 2 DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS A.Components of Cash and Investments Cash and investments at year-end consisted of the following: Investments $15,564,749 Deposits 2,002,634 Cash on hand 600 $17,567,983 Cash and investments are presented in the financial statements as follows: Cash and Investments $17,567,983 B.Deposits In accordance with applicable Minnesota Statutes, the City maintains deposits at depository banks authorized by the City Council, including checking accounts and certificates of deposit. The following is considered the most significant risk associated with deposits: Custodial Credit Risk – In the case of deposits, this is the risk that in the event of a bank failure, the City’s deposits may be lost. Minnesota Statutes require that all deposits be protected by federal deposit insurance, corporate surety bond, or collateral. The market value of collateral pledged must equal 110% of the deposits not covered by federal deposit insurance or corporate surety bonds. Authorized collateral includes treasury bills, notes, and bonds; issues of U.S. government agencies; general obligations rated “A” or better; revenue obligations rated “AA” or better; irrevocable standard letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank; and certificates of deposit. Minnesota Statutes require that securities pledged as collateral be held in safekeeping in a restricted account at the Federal Reserve Bank or in an account at a trust department of a commercial bank or other financial institution that is not owned or controlled by the financial institution furnishing the collateral. At year-end, the carrying amount of the City’s deposits was $2,002,634 while the balance on the bank records was $2,002,634. At December 31, 2020, all deposits were fully covered by federal depository insurance, surety bonds, or by collateral held by the City’s agent in the City’s name. 59