REPORT DIGEST

PRAIRIELAND ENERGY, INC.

FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT

Period from November 19, 1996 (Date of Inception) through June 30, 1999

Summary of Findings:

   Total this audit              0

 

Release Date:
February 9, 2000

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State of Illinois
Office of the Auditor General
WILLIAM G. HOLLAND
AUDITOR GENERAL

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INTRODUCTION

Prairieland Energy, Inc. is an Illinois corporation formed and wholly owned by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. Prairieland was formed November 19, 1996 for the purpose of producing, acquiring and selling various forms of energy for the University and other customers.

 

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

There were no material findings of noncompliance disclosed during our audit tests. We commend the Corporation for maintaining an effective system of internal controls.

AUDITORS’ OPINION

Our auditors stated the Corporation’s June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 financial statements are presented fairly.

 

 

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WILLIAM G. HOLLAND, Auditor General

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SPECIAL ASSISTANT AUDITORS

Our special assistant auditors were Olive LLP.


 

 

 

PRAIRIELAND ENERGY, INC.
FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT
For The Period Ended June 30, 1999

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

FY 1999

FY 1998

FY 1997

OPERATING REVENUES
   Steam Sales
   Chilled Water Sales
   Hot Water Sales
   Consulting
     Total

OPERATING EXPENSES
   Energy Costs
   Equipment Rental
   Purchased Capacity
   Independent Contractors
   Professional Fees
   Salaries
   Office Rent
   Other
     Total
Operating Income
Other Income – Interest
Income Before Taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Income (Loss)


$868,662
541,646
281,131
13,257
$1,704,696


$821,451
704,580
40,404
16,747
4,426
17,836
33,372
6,855
1,645,671

59,025
990
60,015
17,193
$42,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$22,800
5,624
28,424

(28,424)
1,208
(27,216)
(6,069)
$(21,147)

 

 

$44,589
$44,589

 

 


$25,574


380
25,954
18,635
394
19,029
4,169
$14,860


SELECTED ACCOUNT BALANCES

At June 30, 1999

At June 30, 1998

At June 30, 1997

Cash and Equivalents
Receivables
Property and Equipment (net)
Deferred Income Tax Liability
Common Stock, Issued and Outstanding
Retained Earnings (Deficit)

$64,415
85,659
4,591
24,975
100,000
36,535

$29,750
-
8,885
620
50,000
(6,287)

$52,114
4,696
11,786
3,772
50,000
14,860

CORPORATION PRESIDENT
During Audit Period: Mr. Lyle Wachtel
Currently: Mr. Lyle Wachtel