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Recommendation to receive and file Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2008. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Department of Financial Management, City Treasurer's Office, invests City funds in compliance with the California Government Code, Section 53600 et seq., and the City's Investment Policy. As of March 31, 2008, these funds had a market value of approximately $1.87 billion, with approximately $707.9 million, or approximately 37.5 percent of funds, maturing within six months, ensuring that sufficient funds are available to meet the City's cash and liquidity needs.
Compliance
All investment transactions have been executed in conformance with the City's Investment Policy and the California Government Code. According to the California Government Code, the maturity term of all investments is limited to a maximum of five years unless the local agency legislative body gives prior approval to exceed this limitation. The City's Investment Policy currently requires that all funds invested in the City's investment pool not exceed a weighted average maturity of three years. In addition, the Investment Advisory Committee, composed of the Assistant City Auditor, Assistant City Attorney, Director of Financial Management, City Treasurer, City Controller, and the Financial Officers of the Harbor, Water and Community Development departments, meets quarterly, or as needed, to review investment policies, strategies and performance.
Ratinq Section
As of the date of this report, we are pleased to report the City's investment holdings carry the highest credit rating of AAA and the lowest volatility rating of S1 by the Standard & Poor's rating agency (Attachment A). This rating confirms the safety and soundness of the City's invested funds and qualifies the City's own Investment Pool as a viable alternative investment for the proceeds of bonds issued by the City.
Investment Performance
The City Treasurer's Office invests in a variety of fixed-income securities ...
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