CSFA’s Pooled TRANs Program for K-12 & Community College Districts
A lower cost alternative to single district TRAN with
greater support and oversight than other TRAN pools
What is a TRAN and how is sizing and timing determined?
- TRANs are a short-term cash management tool used to even out temporary cash deficits in advance of the receipt of revenues, like the State’s deferred apportionment payments or local property tax payments
- Because districts benefit from issuing TRANs at lower, tax-exempt interest rates, there are few federal tax law requirements:
- Prepare monthly cash flows to determine the projected cash deficit, which must be within six months of TRAN issuance
- The maximum TRAN size will cover the projected cash deficit plus a minor working capital reserve of up to 5% of last fiscal year’s expenditures
- The TRAN must be repaid within 13 months of issuance from the same fiscal year’s revenues
Will stand-alone TRANs or pooled TRANs be the best option for my district?
- Districts issuing their own TRAN (stand-alone TRAN) have maximum control over the timing of their issuance and may select their own financing team members, but also have ultimate responsibility for cost controls and TRAN execution
- Pooled TRANs typically offer an experienced financing team that is “pre-assembled” to save the time and effort necessary for a district to construct their own team for a short-term borrowing
- Pooled TRANs lower upfront fees by combining the TRANs of multiple districts at one time to create economies of scale
- Pooled TRANs aggregate the issues of multiple districts into a larger offering (without creating a joint obligation) to attract more investors and increase competition to lower interest costs
Why might CSFA’s Pooled TRAN Program be my best option?
- California School Finance Authority (CSFA) is a governmental entity governed by a three-member board comprised of the elected State Treasurer, the elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Director of Finance appointed by the Governor
- CSFA has a 35-year history helping our K-12 schools, community colleges and county offices finance the acquisition of property; construction, remodeling, and renovation of capital projects; refinance debt; and secure working capital like TRANs
- CSFA’s state-level intercept of TRAN debt service will streamline repayment for districts and increase investor security
- The pooled TRAN will be supported by the State Treasurer’s Office (STO) which has expertise in overseeing all bonds issuances of the state
- The financing team selected by CSFA and the STO have over 30 years of K-14 TRAN expertise and competitive fees
- An experienced CPA firm will be on hand to assist districts and county offices with the preparation of monthly cash flows
- Financing documents will be standardized for consistency, and specific directions for board action will be provided to districts
Who is involved with the Pooled TRANs Program?
- Issuer: California School Finance Authority
- Borrowers: K-14 school districts, community college districts and county offices of education
- Issuer’s Counsel: Office of the State Attorney General
- Agent for Sale: State Treasurer’s Office
- Municipal Advisor: Montague DeRose and Associates
- Note Counsel: Norton Rose Fulbright
- Disclosure Counsel: Nixon Peabody
- Joint Sr. Managing Underwriters: RBC Capital Markets & Citi
- Cash Flow Consultant: Eide Bailly
- Interested Parties: CA Dept. of Finance, CA State Controller’s Office, CA Dept. of Education, CA Community College Chancellor’s Office.
What are the upfront costs and expected interest rates?
- There is no cost to apply to the Pooled TRANs Program
- The issuance costs will be competitive with other TRAN pools and likely less than those paid for a stand-alone TRAN.
- Call a team member for a quote of issuance costs and a discussion of interest rates.
Who can I contact with questions?
| California School Finance Authority | Montague DeRose | RBC Capital Markets | Citi | Norton Rose Fulbright | Eide Bailly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Johantgen Executive Director 213.620.2305 |
Annette Yee Managing Director 831.626.4524 |
Frank Vega Managing Director 213.362.4113 |
Chris Mukai Managing Director 213.486.8992 |
Ann La Morena Rohlin 213.892.9327 |
Caroline Larson Partner 909.755.2817 |
| Mike Kremer Managing Director 805.728.1958 |
Christen Gair Director 213.362.3950 |
Victor Andrade Director 213.486.7144 |
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| Debra Saunders Director 415.951.1749 |
How do I apply?
- CSFA provides an online application portal for a streamlined, secure, eco-friendly application process
- Please click on the button below to get started
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