Authority finance staff presented updated fiscal data and an investment report that showed higher interest earnings and a larger portfolio balance year‑over‑year.

Lauren, reporting on the financial package, said the tax collection and distribution data for June 2024–March 2025 totaled $189,000,000. "Sales and use tax at $142,000,000 makes up 75% of the total revenues funding CBCA during that period," she said; local fuels tax totaled $47,000,000. Per the distribution formula adopted by the authority, Lauren reported 50% (about $94,000,000) has been distributed to localities, 35% (about $66,000,000) to the regional fund and 15% (about $28,000,000) to QRDC. Operating expenses through June 30 were $652,000 and are 22% under budget.

Executive Director Chet addressed interest income and the working capital reserve, saying staff have been tracking interest earnings and that the reserve is "topped off at 18,000,000," funded through interest income. He said there is currently no policy trigger to deploy interest earnings but the authority may review options in the future, including whether excess interest income could support additional projects once policy direction is set.

The finance committee also discussed candidate projects for a potential bond issue and is working with finance directors to evaluate size and scope before bringing recommendations back to the committee. Staff said a full 12‑month financial report will be presented at the authority's November meeting.

Members asked for more detailed project allocation timetables so the authority can match investment strategy to projected cash‑flow needs for disbursements.