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Public Finance Division

The mission of the Public Finance Division is to effectively and efficiently manage the State's debt programs to minimize the State's borrowing costs.

Public Finance Division

What does the Public Finance Division do?

What does the Public Finance Division do?

The Public Finance Division (PFD) manages the State's debt portfolio by overseeing the issuance of debt, and monitoring and servicing the State's outstanding debt. 

PFD is responsible for selling State of California general obligation bonds, commercial paper notes, revenue anticipation notes, lease revenue bonds, revenue bonds, and indebtedness for state agencies and state financing authorities. 

PFD provides debt administration services for most state bonds and is responsible for disseminating information to bondholders through the Investor Relations Program.

Debt Highlights

$71.2 Billion

Amount of total General Obligation (Non-Self Liquidating) bonds outstanding as of November 1, 2025
 

$41.4 Billion

Amount of General Obligation (Non-Self Liquidating) bonds authorized but not yet borrowed/issued as of November 1, 2025

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California’s Current General Obligation Credit Ratings

FITCH

AA

MOODY'S

Aa2

S&P

AA-

California’s Current Lease-Revenue Credit Ratings

FITCH

AA-

MOODY'S

Aa3

S&P

A+

Read More About California’s Credit Ratings

Financial Information

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Publications

Explore the central hub for all official reports and publications from the Treasurer's Office, covering debt affordability, accountability, and more.

Investor Relations

Toll Free Phone Number

1-800-900-3873

E-Mail

InvestorRelations@treasurer.ca.gov

Investor Relations