Kentucky State University Business Policies and Procedures Manual

  • Evaluate debt capacity
  • Prioritize eligible projects
  • Recommend debt financed project(s) to President
  • Submit recommended project to Board for approval

Debt Capacity Calculation (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)

Responsible position(s):

  • CFO

Required documents and access:

  • Audited financial statements

Frequency and timing:

  • At least annually in conjunction with the audit.

Steps

  • The total income before other revenues, expenses, gains or losses + depreciation expense + interest on capital asset – related debt DIVIDED by the total reduction in total bonds = reduction in total notes and capital leases + interest on capital asset – related debt

Issuance

Responsible position(s):

  • CFO

Required documents and access:

  • Board approval for debt financing

Frequency and timing:

  • As needed for approved debt financing

Steps

  • The University will work in conjunction with The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Office of Financial Management to ensure compliance with related laws and statutes.

Post Issuance Compliance

Responsible position(s):

  • Controller

Required documents and access:

  • Audited financial statements

Frequency and timing: