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Future Accounting Standard Changes (Continued) <br />The Board considered the effective dates for the requirements of this Statement in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in <br />concert with Statement No. 95, Postponement of the Effective Dates ofCertain Authoritative Guidance. <br />How the Changes in This Statement Will Improve Accounting and Financial Reporting <br />The requirements of this Statement will result in more consistent financial reporting of defined contribution pension plans, <br />defined contribution OPEB plans, and other employee benefit plans, while mitigating the costs associated with reporting <br />those plans. The requirements also will enhance the relevance, consistency, and comparability of (1) the information <br />related to Section 457 plans thatmeet the definition of a pension plan and the benefits provided through those plans and <br />(2) investment information for all Section 457 plans. <br />(1) <br />Note. From GASB Pronouncements Summaries. Copyright 2021by the Financial Accounting Foundation, 401 Merritt 7, <br />Norwalk, CT 06856, USA, and is reproduced with permission. <br />* * * * * <br />Restriction on Use <br />This communicationis intended solely for the information and use of the Public Utilities Commission, City Council, <br />management, and the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone <br />other than these specified parties. <br />The comments and recommendations in this report are purely constructive in nature, and should be read in this context. <br />Our audit would not necessarily disclose all weaknesses in the system because it was based on selected tests of <br />accounting records and related data. <br />If you have any questions or wish to discuss any of the items contained in this letter, please feel free to contact us at your <br />convenience. We wish to thank you for the opportunity to be of service and for the courtesy and cooperation extended to <br />us by your staff. <br />Abdo <br />Minneapolis, Minnesota <br />April 7, 2022 <br />12 <br />72 <br />