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Future Accounting Standard Changes (Continued) The Board considered the effective dates for the requirements of this Statement in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in concert with Statement No. 95, Postponement of the Effective Dates of Certain Authoritative Guidance. How the Changes in This Statement Will Improve Accounting and Financial Reporting The requirements of this Statement will result in more consistent financial reporting of defined contribu tion pension plans, defined contribution OPEB plans, and other employee benefit plans, while mitigating the costs associated with reporting those plans. The requirements also will enhance the relevance, consistency, and comparability of (1) the information related to Section 457 plans that meet the definition of a pension plan and the benefits provided through those plans and (2) investment information for all Section 457 plans. GASB Statement No. 98 – The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Summary This Statement establishes the term annual comprehensive financial report and its acronym ACFR. That new term and acronym replace instances of comprehensive annual financial report and its acronym in generally accepted accounting principles for state and local governments. This Statement was developed in response to concerns raised by stakeholders that the common pronunciation of the acronym for comprehensive annual financial report sounds like a profoundly objectionable racial slur. This Statemen t’s introduction of the new term is founded on a commitment to promoting inclusiveness. Effective Date and Transition The requirements of this Statement are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2021. Earlier application is encouraged. (1)Note. From GASB Pronouncements Summaries. Copyright 2021 by the Financial Accounting Foundation, 401 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06856, USA, and is reproduced with permission. * * * * Restriction on Use This purpose of this communication is solely for the information and use of the City Council and management of the City and is not intended to be, and should not be used by anyone other than those specified parties. Our audit would not necessarily disclose all weaknesses in the system because it was based on selected tests of the accounting records and related data. The comments and recommendations in the report are purely constructive in nature, and should be read in this context. If you have any questions or wish to discuss any of the items contained in this letter, please feel free to contact us a t your convenience. We wish to thank you for the continued opportunity to be of service and for the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by your staff. Abdo Minneapolis, Minnesota NEED DATE DRAFT 13