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The Office of the State Treasurer provides banking, investment, unclaimed property and debt oversight services for the state of Oklahoma.
The Deputy Treasurer for Debt Management is a position within the Treasurer's Office that serves as staff to the Council of Bond Oversight. Pursuant to the terms of the Oklahoma Bond Oversight and Reform Act, the Council of Bond Oversight reviews and must approve any request for financing by a State Governmental Entity.
The Deputy Treasurer for Debt Management provides advice and assistance to the Governor and Legislature on matters relating to capital planning, debt issuance, and debt management. Additionally, the Deputy Treasurer for Debt Management assists all State Governmental Entities with capital financings, reviews and approves fees and charges associated with such transactions, and represents the interests of the State before the bond rating agencies and credit enhancement providers. The State Treasurer's Office also administers the Private Activity Bond Allocation Act.
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ released an updated list of the institutions that remain on the restricted financial company list, following further analysis of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies.
OKLAHOMA CITV-S&P Global Ratings has issued a revised outlook for the State of Oklahoma, elevating its status
from stable to positive, and affirmed the state's 'AA' long-term issuer credit rating, State Treasurer Todd Russ
announced today.
The upgraded outlook from stable to positive applies to the appropriation-backed outstanding debt of the
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority (ODFA) and the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (OCIA),
including ODFA's $3.88 million master real property lease revenue bonds from series 2023A. These particular
bonds are issued by the Legislature on behalf of the Oklahoma State System for Higher Education, with sale
proceeds being used to finance capital enhancement and construction at state colleges and universities.
According to S&P, "The outlook reflects our expectation that Oklahoma will continue its practice of tight
expenditure management, and its accumulation of large reserve balances should provide the state with a
substantial financial buffer to navigate potential near-term cyclical pressures."
Treasurer Russ welcomed the news from S&P as an endorsement of the state's fiscally conservative practices.
"The recognition of Oklahoma's improved financial condition is well-earned and can be attributed to state leaders'
commitment to keeping debt levels low, decreasing pension system liabilities and providing reserves for the Rainy
Day Fund," said Russ. "A better credit status should translate into reduced costs for public infrastructure projects."
The report from S&P comes on the heels of the credit rating agency's invitation by the Treasurer to visit Oklahoma
in the spring, where the Governor, state officials and business leaders showcased the state's extensive presence in
the aerospace and defense industries through tours at Will Rogers World Airport, Boeing and Tinker Air Force
Base. In its justification for the state's updated outlook, S&P pointed out that "Oklahoma has made significant
efforts to diversify its economy, which, over the long-term, could bolster its employment and overall economic
metrics during downturns."
Carrying on with its positive outlook on the state, S&P suggested a future raise in Oklahoma's credit rating "should
the state continue to attract development that grows its economy, while also demonstrating a firm commitment
to structurally balanced financial performance and sustaining reserves and liquidity."
Oklahoma State Treasurer press release on restricted financial companies
Deputy Treasurer for Debt Management
OCIA Director
Bond Analyst