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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2016 Property, casualty and automobile insurance coverage are provided through a pooled self-insurance program through the LMCIT. The City pays an annual premium to the LMCIT. The City is subject to supplemental assessments if deemed necessary by the LMCIT. The LMCIT reinsures through commercial companies for claims in excess of various amounts. The City retains risk for the deductible portions. These deductibles are considered immaterial to the financial statements. The City continues to carry commercial insurance for all other risks of loss, including liquor liability, employee health and disability insurance. There were no significant reductions in insurance from the previous year or significant settlements in excess of insurance coverage for any of the past three fiscal years. B. LITIGATION The City has indicated that existing and pending lawsuits, claims and other actions in which the City is a defendant are either covered by insurance; of an immaterial amount; or, in the judgment of the City, remotely recoverable by plaintiffs. The City has been put on notice of potential claims by the trustee on behalf of the next of kin concerning a Police shooting resulting in a death. No litigation has been commenced. The occurrence is covered by underlying policies through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. The threatened litigation includes claims under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and 1988 which are not subject to policy limits. C. FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS The City receives financial assistance from federal and state governmental agencies in the form of grants. The disbursement of funds received under these programs generally requires compliance with the terms and conditions specified in the grant agreements and are subject to audit by the grantor agencies. Any disallowed claims resulting from such audits could become a liability of the applicable fund. However, in the opinion of management, any such disallowed claims will not have a material effect on any of the financial statements included herein or on the overall financial position of the City at December 31, 2016. D. TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS The City’s tax increment districts are subject to review by the State of Minnesota Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Any disallowed claims or misuse of tax increments could become a liability of the applicable fund. Management has indicated that they are not aware of any instances of noncompliance which would have a material effect on the financial statements. 81