The University is exposed to various risks of loss from torts; theft of, damage to, destruction of assets; business interruption; employee injuries and illnesses; natural disasters; and employee health and accident benefits. Commercial insurance coverage is purchased for claims arising from these risks. Settled claims have not exceeded this commercial coverage in any of the three preceding years. As a sovereign entity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Kentucky Board of Claims oversees tort claims on behalf of the University.
During fiscal year 2020, the University started a self-insurance program for employee's health insurance. Under this plan, the University pays premiums based on estimated claims. The University pays approximately 62% of the expenses of the plan for permanent full-time employees and their families. The liability for self-insurance is included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying statement of net position. Changes in the liability for self-insurance for June 30, 2024, are as follows:
| Liability - Beginning of Year | $ 302,330 |
|---|---|
| Accruals for Current Year Claims and Changes in Estimate | 723,203 |
| Claims Paid | (1,014,335) |
| Liability - End of Year | $ 11,198 |
In the Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position, operating expenses are presented by functional expense purpose. Depreciation is allocated below based on functional classification as required by Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for Fiscal Year 2024. Functional expense purpose is classified by natural classification as follows:
| Functional Classification | Compensation and Benefits | Supplies and Services | Scholarships and Fellowships | ROU Amortization, ROU Lease, and O&M Depreciation | Operations and Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instruction | $ 7,170,556 | $ 1,686,370 | $ - | $ 1,217,654 | $ 1,289,187 | $ 11,363,767 |
| Research | 7,999,933 | 4,293,876 | - | 1,690,159 | 1,789,448 | 15,773,416 |
| Public Service | 7,520,498 | 2,626,447 | - | 1,395,008 | 1,476,957 | 13,018,910 |
| Academic Support | 580,661 | 129,402 | - | 97,619 | 103,355 | 911,037 |
| Student Services | 3,974,991 | 2,225,914 | - | 852,504 | 902,584 | 7,955,993 |
| Institutional Support | 5,666,155 | 11,433,225 | - | 2,350,832 | 2,488,932 | 21,939,144 |
| O&M Plant | 1,586,773 | 5,827,592 | - | 1,019,331 | (8,433,696) | - |
| Auxiliary Enterprises | 2,783,334 | 211,507 | - | - | 383,233 | 3,378,074 |
| Student Financial Aid | 130,528 | 18 | 2,569,849 | - | - | 2,700,395 |
| Total Operating Expenses | $ 37,413,429 | $ 28,434,351 | $ 2,569,849 | $ 8,623,107 | $ - | $ 77,040,736 |
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