The Finance Department consists of Customer Service, Meter Reading, Purchasing, Warehouse and Accounting. The Finance Department accounts for all revenues and expenses of the District. The department is responsible for: facilities maintenance and improvements, financial reporting and recommendations for the equitable establishment of rates and charges, annual financial audit, annual operating budget and annual capital improvements budget.

Operated as its own efficient business, funds from ratepayers go directly to furthering the District’s goal of providing exceptional and sustainable water and wastewater services. The District does not operate for profit, so rates are set so water and sewer customers pay according to usage, new development pays for expanded facilities, and existing customers pay for the maintenance and replacement of existing facilities.

For more than 65 years, the Vallecitos Water District has built an organization focused on service reliability – through an established foundation based on careful financial planning.  As a result, we maintain a AA+ credit rating with Standard & Poor’s and earned a 'AAA' bond rating from Fitch Ratings*.  Fitch's AAA-rated bonds are considered to have the highest degree of creditworthiness and a strong financial profile with exceptionally low risk for default. Both rating agencies gave Vallecitos a “stable” outlook for the foreseeable future.

*These ratings mean that Vallecitos has a very strong capacity to meets its financial commitments. 

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2018-19 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2017-18 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2016-17 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2015-16 Approved Budget 
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2013-14 Approved Budget
Fiscal Year 2012-13 Approved Budget

Fiscal Year 2011-12 Approved Budget 
      Introduction section
      Operating section 
      Capital section
      Long-Range Planning section

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for June 30, 2019 through 2022 and Financial Statements for preceding fiscal years ending June 30, 2010 through 2018 

The financial statements of the Vallecitos Water District as of and for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, have been audited by the independent auditing firm of Davis Farr LLP.  Davis Farr LLP provided an unmodified opinion on the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the District.

Previous to fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, the financial statements of the Vallecitos Water District were audited and provided an unqualified opinion on the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the District by:

• Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott for fiscal years 2017, 2016 & 2015

• White, Nelson, Diehl, Evans & Company for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011

• Diehl, Evans & Company for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for June 30, 2023
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for June 30, 2022
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for June 30, 2021
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for June 30, 2020
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for June 30, 2019

Financial Statement for June 30, 2018
Financial Statement for June 30, 2017
Financial Statement for June 30, 2016
Financial Statement for June 30, 2015
Financial Statement for June 30, 2014
Financial Statement for June 30, 2013
Financial Statement for June 30, 2012
Financial Statement for June 30, 2011
Financial Statement for June 30, 2010

Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2023 Vallecitos Water District funds not required for immediate expenditure will be invested in compliance with this policy and the provisions of California Government Code Sections 53600 et seq. Criteria for selecting investments and the absolute order of priority are safety, liquidity, and yield.

Reserve Policy Statement  The Board of Directors recognizes a need to reserve funds for unanticipated, unforeseeable, and planned repair and replacement of water and wastewater system equipment and infrastructure.

Water Cost of Service and Rate Structure Study The Vallecitos 2022 Comprehensive Water Cost of Service Study, which results in recommended water rate structure and water rates that recover costs required to provide water and operate and maintain the District’s water system and infrastructure.  A Public Rate Hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2022.

Official Statement for 2021 Revenue Certificates of Participation  The District’s strong AA+ credit rating enabled Vallecitos to successfully issue $28 million of bond debt at historically low interest rates with a True Interest Cost (TIC) of 2.24%. View press release.

Official Statement for 2015 Bond Refinancing. Historically low rates for tax-exempt municipal bonds and strong credit ratings enabled Vallecitos to successfully refinance $45.4 million of its bond debt to lower interest rates, saving $3.47 million dollars. View press release.