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Ocean Shores staff preparing JLARC lodging‑tax report for Public Facilities District by May 31 deadline
Summary
Finance staff said the city must submit a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) report for the Public Facilities District (the convention center) if lodging‑tax revenues exceed the JLARC threshold; staff said the filing will be completed by May 31.
City staff told the finance committee that because the city’s Public Facilities District (the convention center) receives lodging‑tax revenue above the JLARC threshold, the city must complete JLARC reporting. Staff said the report collects event counts, overnight stays and broader lodging‑tax program information and will be submitted by May 31.
Details: Sarah said the reporting requirement stems from state law and noted the city’s Public Facilities District has sufficient lodging‑tax receipts to trigger JLARC reporting. Committee members were informed staff will compile the required event and lodging information and submit the JLARC package in advance of the statutory deadline.
Why it matters: JLARC reporting is a state oversight requirement for jurisdictions whose lodging‑tax distributions meet the statutory threshold and ensures additional transparency about convention‑center and lodging‑tax spending.
Next steps: Finance staff will compile event counts, overnight stay numbers and other required details and deliver the JLARC report by May 31 to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee.
