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Managing Credit Rating Relationships <br /> • Proactive Credit Rating Strategy <br /> — Trend analysis is becoming more important <br /> — Distinguish your situation from general trends(if appropriate) <br /> • Frame the discussion & issues <br /> — Develop ongoing relationship with Credit Analyst <br /> — Consider invitation to visit to your community OUTSIDE of a bond <br /> issue situation <br /> • Avoids"time compression"issues related to"getting a rating out" <br /> • Allows time to provide information&more detail <br /> • Assists in setting stage for maintaining or improving credit rating <br /> Public sector Advisors Springsted <br /> Managing Credit Rating Relationships <br /> • Trend Analysis—Inside the "Black Box" <br /> — Much trend analysis you already include in CAFR—MDA <br /> — Focus on positive trends—they can more than offset temporary <br /> negatives <br /> — Develop&implement strategy to mitigate or cure negatives <br /> • Communicate strategy&share results with Rating Agency <br /> • Assess, Review& Update Policies & Plans regularly <br /> — Capital Improvement Plans <br /> — Development Plans <br /> — Debt, Investment, Derivatives,etc. Policies <br /> Public Sector Advisors Springsted <br />