The next seminar in a series of regional programs focusing on green purchasing is set for July 16 in Sacramento.

The program is sponsored by the CSAC Finance Corporation, in conjunction with U.S. Communities, the League of California Cities and EcoLogo.

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The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), California Communities (CSCDA and League of California Cities and are proud to offer cities & counties a new statewide financing pool to fund street projects. Known as the “Total Road Improvement Program” (TRIP), this program enables citi...
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U.S. Communities has announced three expansions of our Automotive Parts and Accessories contract under AutoZone. The expanded contract includes the following; (1) use of ALLDATA electronic diagnostic and repair information and services (Amendment 1 and 2), (2) expansion of the delivery service...
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The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Finance Corporation announces the appointment of Tom Sweet as its new Executive Director.

Tom Sweet brings to us a wide variety of experience at the local, statewide and national levels, said Tom Ford, president of the Finance Corporation's ...
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With the current economic climate, the California Communities Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) Program will be an important tool to many local governments.
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The “Going Green” seminars sponsored by the Finance Corporation have proven to be a big hit with local governments across the state.
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From a start of $42 million, CalTrust has seen its portfolio reach the $750 million mark in just three years.
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For the past 20 years, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (California Communities) has helped local government build community infrastructure, provide affordable housing, create jobs, and help provide access to quality health care and education.

Today, 474 cities, cou...
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In response to increasing pension costs for many California local governments, CSAC and the League of California Cities are sponsoring a pooled Pension Obligation Bond (POB) financing program.

The program is being offered through the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSC...
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The deterioration of streets and highways is a critical issue facing California. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) estimated that 72%of the major roads in California are in mediocre or poor condition, requiring improvements to maintain their usability. According to Surface Transportatio...
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In the midst of the financial market turmoil, the CalTRUST portfolios continue to deliver long-term value to local agency participants. The CalTRUST Short-term account has outperformed its benchmark, LAIF, by 17 basis points per year, on a net basis, for the two years ending November 30, 2007; and b...
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