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Board adopts FY20-21 budget amid concern over falling surcharges and reserve drawdown
Summary
The Board of Appeals adopted its proposed two-year budget for FY20-21. Staff reported a projected FY19 deficit (~$177,616), a reserve of $955,773, an estimated $160,000 one-time move cost and a preliminary FY21 rent estimate of $130,000; commissioners asked the Controller to review surcharge levels.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Feb. 20 adopted its proposed budget for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 after staff outlined revenue and expenditure projections and commissioners discussed possible adjustments to surcharge rates.
Staff told the board that approximately 96% of the board’s revenue comes from surcharges and 4% from filing fees; they reported a FY19 projected deficit of about $177,616 and a reserve balance of $955,773. The board was told of an estimated one‑time move cost of $160,000 tied to relocation to 49 Van Ness and a preliminary FY21 rent estimate of $130,000 for the new space. Staff also noted almost-complete development of a new appeals-management system with an estimated $208,000 draw from the reserve.
Commissioners discussed restoring prior surcharge levels to rebuild the reserve and asked staff to work with the Controller’s Office to complete an analysis of surcharge adjustments. Commissioner Lazarus moved to approve the two-year budget as submitted so that the mayor’s office and Controller can begin their review and the controller can determine any required surcharge changes; the motion carried with recorded ayes.
