UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
AMENDED FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
811-6165
(Investment Company Act File Number)
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust
_______________________________________________________________
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000
(412) 288-1900
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
John W. McGonigle, Esquire
Federated Investors Tower
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
(Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)
Date of Fiscal Year End: 8/31/06
Date of Reporting Period: Fiscal year ended 8/31/06
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund
A Portfolio of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
August 31, 2006 (Restated January 9, 2007)
Class A Shares
Class B Shares
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLE
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS SUMMARY TABLE
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TRUST OFFICERS
EVALUATION AND APPROVAL OF
ADVISORY CONTRACT
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE
Not FDIC Insured * May Lose Value * No Bank Guarantee
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Financial Highlights - Class A Shares
(As restated)
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended August 31
|
| 2006
| 2
|
| 2005
|
|
| 2004
|
|
| 2003
|
|
| 2002
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
| | $11.81 | | | $11.71 | | | $11.51 | | | $11.70 | | | $11.52 | |
Income From Investment Operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income
| | 0.52 | | | 0.54 | | | 0.54 | | | 0.54 | | | 0.56 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, and swap contracts
|
| (0.17
| )
|
| 0.10
|
|
| 0.19
|
|
| (0.19
| )
|
| 0.18
|
|
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
|
| 0.35
|
|
| 0.64
|
|
| 0.73
|
|
| 0.35
|
|
| 0.74
|
|
Less Distributions:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income
|
| (0.53
| )
|
| (0.54
| )
|
| (0.53
| )
|
| (0.54
| )
|
| (0.56
| )
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
| $11.63
|
|
| $11.81
|
|
| $11.71
|
|
| $11.51
|
|
| $11.70
|
|
Total Return 3
|
| 3.03
| %
|
| 5.58
| %
|
| 6.46
| %
|
| 3.04
| %
|
| 6.70
| %
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net expenses 1
|
| 0.86
| %
|
| 0.83
| %
|
| 0.80
| %
|
| 0.80
| %
|
| 0.78
| %
|
Net investment income
|
| 4.49
| %
|
| 4.55
| %
|
| 4.63
| %
|
| 4.58
| %
|
| 4.92
| %
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement 4
|
| 0.09
| %
|
| 0.11
| %
|
| 0.10
| %
|
| 0.09
| %
|
| 0.09
| %
|
Supplemental Data:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
|
| $263,534
|
| $209,005
|
| $200,023
|
| $210,429
|
| $205,870
|
|
Portfolio turnover
|
| 17
| %
|
| 12
| %
|
| 9
| %
|
| 17
| %
|
| 18
| %
|
1 In January 2007, the Fund restated its previously reported financial results related to certain residual interest tax-exempt municipal securities held by the Fund. The net expenses previously reported were 0.75% for each year presented. This restatement has no impact on the Fund's previously reported net assets, net asset value per share or total return. See Note 9 to the Financial Statements.
2 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2006, the Fund was audited by KPMG, LLP. The previous years were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm.
3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year, if any, are not annualized.
4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Financial Highlights - Class B Shares
(As restated)
(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
Year Ended August 31
|
| 2006
| 2
|
| 2005
|
|
| 2004
|
|
| 2003
|
|
| 2002
|
|
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
| | $11.81 | | | $11.71 | | | $11.51 | | | $11.70 | | | $11.53 | |
Income From Investment Operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income
| | 0.43 | | | 0.45 | | | 0.45 | | | 0.45 | | | 0.47 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, and swap contracts
|
| (0.18
| )
|
| 0.10
|
|
| 0.19
|
|
| (0.19
| )
|
| 0.18
|
|
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
|
| 0.25
|
|
| 0.55
|
|
| 0.64
|
|
| 0.26
|
|
| 0.65
|
|
Less Distributions:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income
|
| (0.43
| )
|
| (0.45
| )
|
| (0.44
| )
|
| (0.45
| )
|
| (0.48
| )
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period
|
| $11.63
|
|
| $11.81
|
|
| $11.71
|
|
| $11.51
|
|
| $11.70
|
|
Total Return 3
|
| 2.23
| %
|
| 4.77
| %
|
| 5.65
| %
|
| 2.26
| %
|
| 5.79
| %
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net expenses 1
|
| 1.63
| %
|
| 1.60
| %
|
| 1.57
| %
|
| 1.57
| %
|
| 1.55
| %
|
Net investment income
|
| 3.73
| %
|
| 3.78
| %
|
| 3.85
| %
|
| 3.81
| %
|
| 4.15
| %
|
Expense waiver/reimbursement 4
|
| 0.09
| %
|
| 0.09
| %
|
| 0.08
| %
|
| 0.07
| %
|
| 0.07
| %
|
Supplemental Data:
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
|
| $47,213
|
| $59,770
|
| $65,748
|
| $70,339
|
| $61,535
|
|
Portfolio turnover
|
| 17
| %
|
| 12
| %
|
| 9
| %
|
| 17
| %
|
| 18
| %
|
1 In January 2007, the Fund restated its previously reported financial results related to certain residual interest tax-exempt municipal securities held by the Fund. The net expenses previously reported were 1.52% for each year presented. This restatement has no impact on the Fund's previously reported net assets, net asset value per share or total return. See Note 9 to the Financial Statements.
2 Beginning with the year ended August 31, 2006, the Fund was audited by KPMG, LLP. The previous years were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm.
3 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year, if any, are not annualized.
4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)
As discussed in Note 9 to the Financial Statements, the Fund's financial statements have been restated to reflect the accounting for certain inverse floater structures that resulted in the recording of interest expense affecting the expense example below.
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or shareholder services fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from March 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 3/1/2006
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| Ending Account Value 8/31/2006
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| Expenses Paid During Period 1
|
Actual:
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|
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|
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Class A Shares
|
| $1,000
|
| $1,020.20
|
| $4.38
|
Class B Shares
|
| $1,000
|
| $1,016.20
|
| $8.28
|
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A Shares
|
| $1,000
|
| $1,020.73
|
| $4.38
|
Class B Shares
|
| $1,000
|
| $1,016.85
|
| $8.29
|
1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows:
Class A Shares
|
| 0.86%
|
Class B Shares
|
| 1.63%
|
Management's Discussion of Fund Performance
The fund's total return, based on net asset value, for the 12-month reporting period was 3.03% for the fund's Class A Shares and 2.23% for the fund's Class B Shares. The total return of the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMB), 1 the fund's benchmark index, was 3.03% during the 12-month reporting period. The fund's total return reflected actual cash flows, transaction costs and other expenses, which were not reflected in the total return of the LBMB.
The fund's investment strategy focused on: (a) the effective duration 2 of its portfolio (which indicates the portfolio's sensitivity to changes in interest rates); 3 (b) the selection of securities with different maturities (expressed by a yield curve showing the relative yield of similar securities with different maturities); (c) the allocation of the portfolio among securities of similar issuers (referred to as sectors); and (d) the credit ratings of portfolio securities. These were the most significant factors affecting the fund's performance relative to the LBMB.
The following discussion will focus on the performance of the fund's Class A Shares. The 3.03% total return of the fund's Class A Shares for the reporting period consisted of 4.55% of tax-exempt dividends and (1.52)% depreciation in the net asset value of the shares. 4
1 The LBMB is a market value-weighted index for the long-term tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa, an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have an issue date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The LBMB is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses and other fees that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires to be reflected in the fund's performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
2 Duration is a measure of a security's price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Securities with longer durations are more sensitive to changes in interest rates than securities with shorter durations.
3 Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices.
4 Income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.
MARKET OVERVIEW
The 12-month reporting period was characterized by the same factors as a year earlier: a flattening yield curve led by a steep rise in short term interest rates; tightening credit spreads; and a large supply of new tax-exempt bonds.
During the 12-month reporting period, interest rate volatility increased as the tax-exempt bond market appeared to focus on inflation and inflation expectations, and whether the Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") would pause to continue its interest rate tightening cycle. The generally low interest rate environment appeared to result in investors pursuing lower-rated credits because of the additional yield they offer. As a result, certain revenue bond sectors, such as hospital bonds, industrial development bonds and resource recovery project bonds, outperformed the LBMB.
The Fed continued tightening interest rates during the 12-month reporting period, raising the Federal Funds Target Rate nine times from 3.50% in August 2005 to 5.25% in August 2006. Consequently, interest rates throughout the short end of the yield curve rose as well. This resulted in a significant flattening of the tax-exempt municipal yield curve with short-term interest rates rising significantly and long-term interest rates actually declining slightly (that is, while securities provided higher incremental income or yield as maturities became longer, the amount of the increase in incremental income was less or flattened). According to Municipal Market Data (MMD), yields on "AAA"-rated general obligation tax-exempt bonds rose by 69 basis points for one year-maturity tax-exempt bonds, and tapered to a two basis point increase for 30-year maturity tax-exempt bonds. The net effect was that the yield spread between 1- and 30-year "AAA"-rated general obligation tax-exempt bonds fell from 141 basis points to 75 basis points. As a result of the way in which the tax-exempt municipal yield curve flattened only tax-exempt bonds with the longest maturities (15 years and longer) provided positive incremental return versus the LBMB.
During the 12-month reporting period, credit spreads, or the yield difference between "AAA"-rated tax-exempt bonds and bonds of lower credit quality and similar maturity, tightened significantly apparently as a result of both improving economic activity and the exhaustive demand for securities with higher yields. Credit spreads also became tighter to a greater extent for "BBB"-rated (or comparable quality) debt than for other investment-grade rated ("AAA," "AA," "A" or comparable quality) debt (meaning that the yield on the "BBB"-rated debt improved to a greater extent than for other investment-grade rated debt). 5 High-yield tax-exempt municipal debt (non-investment-grade bonds not rated at least "BBB") provided strong total returns once again as investors were attracted to the significantly higher yield provided by these issues. According to Lehman Brothers, Inc., the credit spread between their high yield tax-exempt municipal bond index, the Lehman Brothers Non-investment-grade Municipal Bond Index, 6 and the LBMB tightened from 222 basis points to 151 basis points.
The 12-month reporting period also saw a large (although declining) supply of new tax-exempt bonds. During calendar year 2005, issuance of new tax-exempt bonds was the highest on record, following record-issuance in two of the previous three years.
Duration
As determined at the end of the 12-month reporting period, the fund's dollar-weighted average duration for the 12-month reporting period was 4.6 years. Duration management remained a significant component of the fund's investment strategy. The shorter a fund's duration relative to an index, the less its net asset value will react as interest rates change. The fund attempted to maintain duration equal to the duration of the LBMB as interest rates were volatile during the 12-month reporting period. The fund used Treasury futures contracts to adjust portfolio duration. Their use during the reporting period provided positive results, which positively impacted the fund's performance.
5 Investment-grade securities are securities that are rated at least "BBB" or unrated securities of a comparable quality. Non-investment grade securities are securities that are not rated at least "BBB" or unrated securities of a comparable quality. Credit ratings are an indication of the risk that a security will default. They do not protect a security from credit risk. Lower-rated bonds typically offer higher yields to help compensate investors for the increased risk associated with them. Among these risks are lower creditworthiness, greater price volatility, more risk to principal and income than with higher-rated securities and increased possibilities of default.
6 The Lehman Brothers Non-Investment Grade Municipal Bond Index (LBNIGMBI) is a broad market performance benchmark for the high yield tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the LBNIGMBI, bonds must be non-rated or be rated Ba1 or below, have been issued as part of a transaction of at least $20 million, have an outstanding par value of at least $3 million, and have a remaining maturity of at least one year. The LBNIGMBI is unmanaged, and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Maturity
During the 12-month reporting period, the fund focused on purchasing bonds with maturities of 15 to 25 years to slightly extend the average maturity of the fund's portfolio. These maturities provided the most attractive opportunities for yield because of the yield curve's flattening, but still positively sloping shape. A yield curve is considered positively sloping when the yield progressively increases as you move into longer maturities. Bonds with longer maturities (15 years and longer) provided better returns as the yield curve flattened and the yields on longer maturities did not increase as much or actually declined compared to bonds with shorter final maturities over the period. Even though the fund increased its holdings of tax-exempt securities with maturities of 15 years and longer, the fund was still underweighted relative to the LBMB. This contributed to relative underperformance of the fund compared to the LBMB.
The average coupon (or interest payment) of the bonds held by the fund was greater than the average coupon of the bonds held by the LBMB, which reflected the fund's emphasis on tax-exempt income. For a bond with a larger coupon, more of the return was provided by income as opposed to price appreciation. As a result, in a rising interest rate environment, bonds with larger coupons were less sensitive to interest rate changes than bonds with lower coupons. The larger average coupon for the fund provided an income and, as a result, performance advantage relative to the LBMB over the 12-month reporting period.
Sector
During the 12-month reporting period, the fund allocated more of its portfolio to securities issued by hospitals and senior care providers. The fund also allocated less of the portfolio to general obligation bonds issued by cities, states, and school districts. These allocations helped the fund's performance due to the higher yields available in the over-weighted sectors and the smaller increase in the price of general obligation bonds as compared to other sectors. The fund also allocated more of the fund's portfolio to pre-refunded tax-exempt municipal bonds (bonds for which the principal and interest payments are secured or guaranteed by cash or U.S. treasury securities held in an escrow account). The exposure to pre-refunded bonds had a negative impact on performance due to the smaller increase in price of pre-refunded bonds as compared to other sectors.
Credit Quality
With the continued decrease in credit spreads (the yield difference between the "AAA"-rated tax-exempt municipal bonds and bonds of lower credit quality and similar maturity) and the tightening of credit spreads to a greater extent for "A"- and "BBB"-rated (or comparable quality) debt, the fund's overweight relative to the LBMB in "A"- and "BBB"-rated debt during the 12-month reporting period benefited the fund's performance. The yield on "A"- and "BBB"-rated debt improved to a greater extent than for other investment-grade securities as a result of both improving economic activity and the demand for securities with higher yields. Yield spreads between "AAA"-rated and "BBB"-rated tax-exempt municipal debt declined by 10 basis points for bonds with 25 years to maturity. However, the fund's small allocation to high-yield tax-exempt municipal debt (tax-exempt municipal bonds not rated at least "BBB") impacted performance negatively, as this sector of the market continued to perform well over the 12-month reporting period as the demand for high-yield, tax-exempt municipal debt actually increased.
GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT - CLASS A SHARES
The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 1 in Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (Class A Shares) (the "Fund") from August 31, 1996 to August 31, 2006, compared to the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMB), 2 and the Lipper Pennsylvania Municipal Debt Funds Average (LPMDFA). 3
Average Annual Total Return 4 for the Period Ended 8/31/2006
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|
|
1 Year
|
| (1.64)%
|
5 Years
|
| 3.99%
|
10 Years
|
| 4.86%
|
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Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured. Total returns shown include the maximum sales charge of 4.50%.
1 Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund after deducting the maximum sales charge of 4.50% ($10,000 investment minus $450 sales charge = $9,550).The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The LBMB and LPMDFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average. Indexes are unmanaged and unlike the Fund, are unaffected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index or an average.
2 The LBMB is a market value-weighted index for the long-term tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa, an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have an issue date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The LBMB is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses and other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
3 The LPMDFA represents the average of the total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective category. These total returns are reported net of expenses and other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in a mutual fund's performance.
4 Total returns quoted reflect all applicable sales charges.
GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT - CLASS B SHARES
The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 1 in Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (Class B Shares) (the "Fund") from March 4, 1997 (start of performance) to August 31, 2006, compared to the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMB), 2 and the Lipper Pennsylvania Municipal Debt Funds Average (LPMDFA). 3
Average Annual Total Return 4 for the Period Ended 8/31/2006
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|
|
1 Year
|
| (3.19)%
|
5 Years
|
| 3.78%
|
Start of Performance (3/4/1997)
|
| 4.50%
|
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Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured. Total returns shown include the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.50% as applicable.
1 Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 5.50% of any redemption less than one year from the purchase date. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The LBMB and LPMDFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average. Indexes are unmanaged and unlike the Fund, are not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index or an average.
2 The LBMB is a market value-weighted index for the long-term tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa, an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have an issue date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The LBMB is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses and other fees that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires to be reflected in the Fund's performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
3 The LPMDFA represents the average of the total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling into the respective category. These total returns are reported net of expenses and other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in a mutual fund's performance.
4 Total returns quoted reflect all applicable contingent deferred sales charges.
Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400.
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited) 1
At August 31, 2006, the Fund's sector composition 2 was as follows:
Sector Composition
|
| Percentage of Total Net Assets
|
Insured
|
| 47.6
| %
|
Refunded
|
| 12.7
| %
|
Hospital
|
| 11.1
| %
|
Education
|
| 7.6
| %
|
Senior Care
|
| 5.7
| %
|
General Obligation--Local
|
| 3.8
| %
|
Industrial Development Bond/Pollution Control Revenue
|
| 3.7
| %
|
Single Family Housing
|
| 3.3
| %
|
Resource Recovery
|
| 2.3
| %
|
Multi Family Housing
|
| 0.8
| %
|
Transportation
|
| 0.4
| %
|
General Obligation--State
|
| 0.5
| %
|
Special Tax
|
| 0.5
| %
|
Other 3
|
| 0.8
| %
|
Other Assets and Liabilities--Net 4
|
| (0.8
| )%
|
TOTAL
|
| 100.0
| %
|
1 Certain amounts have been restated, see Note 9 to the Financial Statements.
2 Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund's adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party (other than a bond insurer), such as a guarantor, sector classifications are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the third-party as determined by the Fund's adviser. Securities that are insured by a bond insurer are assigned to the "Insured" sector. Prerefunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed assets, usually U.S. government securities.
3 For purposes of this table, sector classifications which constitute less than 0.2% of the Fund's total net assets have been aggregated under the designation "Other."
4 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Portfolio of Investments
(As restated, see Note 9)
August 31, 2006
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--100.6% | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--100.2% | | | | |
$ | 1,500,000 | | Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority, Tax Increment Bonds (Series 2000A), 6.30% (Waterfront Project), 12/15/2018
| | $ | 1,622,010 | |
| 4,250,000 | | Allegheny County, PA Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1999), 6.125% (Pittsburgh International Airport)/(FGIC INS), 1/1/2017
| | | 4,551,197 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Allegheny County, PA HDA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2000B), 9.25% (West Penn Allegheny Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.70%), 11/15/2030
| | | 2,960,825 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Allegheny County, PA HDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.125% (South Hills Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.34%), 5/1/2023
| | | 2,005,080 | |
| 100,000 | | Allegheny County, PA HDA, Revenue Bonds (Series B), 4.90% (UPMC Health System)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.95%), 7/1/2008
| | | 102,282 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Allegheny County, PA HDA, Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Catholic Health East)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 11/15/2032
| | | 2,103,780 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Allegheny County, PA HDA, Revenue Bonds, 5.375% (Ohio Valley General Hospital, PA)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 1/1/2018
| | | 1,535,910 | |
| 4,000,000 | | Allegheny County, PA HDA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 1997A), 5.60% (UPMC Health System)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.85%), 4/1/2017
| | | 4,117,120 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Allegheny County, PA Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.95% (Chatham College)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.97%), 3/1/2032
| | | 1,050,580 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Allegheny County, PA Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 5.25% (Chatham College)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 11/15/2016
| | | 1,010,440 | |
| 2,200,000 | | Allegheny County, PA Higher Education Building Authority, University Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 4.75% (Robert Morris University), 2/15/2026
| | | 2,187,526 | |
| 370,000 | 1,2 | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Cargo Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.00% (AFCO Cargo PIT LLC Project), 9/1/2009
| | | 369,500 | |
| 1,000,000 | 1,2 | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Cargo Facilities Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.625% (AFCO Cargo PIT LLC Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 9/1/2024
| | | 1,007,110 | |
| 3,185,000 | | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.50% (Marathon Oil Corp.), 12/1/2029
| | | 3,285,136 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.60% (Marathon Oil Corp.), 9/1/2030
| | | 1,294,500 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 1,385,000 | | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.50% (United States Steel Corp.), 11/1/2016
| | $ | 1,450,136 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1998), 5.75% (Presbyterian SeniorCare-Westminister Place Project), 1/1/2023
| | | 1,500,465 | |
| 900,000 | | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 6.60% (Residential Resources Inc. Project)/(United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2011@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.75%), 9/1/2031
| | | 1,004,661 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.125% (Residential Resources Inc. Project), 9/1/2031
| | | 1,012,330 | |
| 435,000 | | Allegheny County, PA IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series B), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 11/1/2011
| | | 461,709 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Allegheny County, PA Port Authority, Special Revenue Transportation Bonds (Series 1999), 6.00% (United States Treasury PRF 3/1/2009@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.05%), 3/1/2019
| | | 3,198,120 | |
| 485,000 | | Allegheny County, PA Residential Finance Agency, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 2001KK-1), 5.375% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program GTD), 5/1/2022
| | | 499,831 | |
| 400,000 | | Allegheny County, PA Residential Finance Agency, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series FF-1), 5.90% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL), 5/1/2020
| | | 416,412 | |
| 100,000 | | Allegheny County, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series C-48), 4.90% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS 10/1/2009@100)/(United States Treasury PRF 10/1/2009@100)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.03%), 10/1/2016
| | | 103,789 | |
| 265,000 | | Allentown, PA Parking Authority Revenue, Revenue Bonds, 4.00% (FSA INS), 11/15/2012
| | | 269,847 | |
| 200,000 | | Altoona, PA City Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 4.85% (FGIC INS)/ (Original Issue Yield: 4.95%), 11/1/2009
| | | 202,684 | |
| 500,000 | | Berks County, PA Vocational Technical School Authority, Revenue Bond (Series 2005), 5.00% (Berks Career & Technology Center)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2014
| | | 540,375 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Bethlehem, PA Area Vocational-Technical School Authority, GTD Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 5.50% (Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School)/(United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2009@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.55%), 9/1/2020
| | | 2,107,900 | |
| 515,000 | | Bloomsburg, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds (Series B), 5.375% (United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2011@100), 9/1/2014
| | | 555,757 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 3,000,000 | | Bradford County, PA IDA, Solid Waste Disposal Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 4.70% (International Paper Co.), 3/1/2019
| | $ | 2,983,200 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Bucks County, PA Community College Authority, College Building Revenue Bonds (Series 1996), 5.50% (Original Issue Yield: 5.70%), 6/15/2017
| | | 1,013,340 | |
| 1,300,000 | | Bucks County, PA IDA, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.25% (Ann's Choice, Inc.), 1/1/2035
| | | 1,382,862 | |
| 750,000 | | Bucks County, PA IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.00% (Pennswood Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.12%), 10/1/2027
| | | 801,765 | |
| 500,000 | | Bucks County, PA IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.00% (Pennswood Village)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.16%), 10/1/2034
| | | 532,415 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Bucks County, PA IDA, Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, 4.90% TOBs (Waste Management, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 2/1/2008
| | | 1,007,670 | |
| 500,000 | | Bucks County, PA Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Neshaminy Interceptor Sewer System)/(FSA INS), 6/1/2013
| | | 545,980 | |
| 500,000 | | Bucks County, PA Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Neshaminy Interceptor Sewer System)/(United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2009@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 6/1/2011
| | | 521,655 | |
| 1,370,000 | | Carbon County, PA IDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.65% (Panther Creek Partners Project), 5/1/2010
| | | 1,445,597 | |
| 1,100,000 | | Chester County, PA HEFA, Mortgage Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Tel Hai Obligated Group Project)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 6/1/2025
| | | 1,100,583 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Chester County, PA HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Devereux Foundation), 11/1/2031
| | | 2,059,340 | |
| 310,000 | | Chester County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 4.30% (Original Issue Yield: 4.453%), 11/15/2014
| | | 317,610 | |
| 315,000 | | Chester County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 4.30% (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2011@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.453%), 11/15/2014
| | | 324,236 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Clarion County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 1997), 5.75% (Clarion County Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.95%), 7/1/2017
| | | 1,528,470 | |
| 1,575,000 | | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds, 6.00% (Original Issue Yield: 6.15%), 7/1/2007
| | | 1,606,185 | |
| 375,000 | | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 1/1/2007
| | | 376,793 | |
| 200,000 | | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2011
| | | 208,440 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 350,000 | | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 3/1/2008@101), 3/1/2009
| | $ | 360,633 | |
| 100,000 | | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (FSA INS), 5/1/2011
| | | 108,103 | |
| 300,000 | | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 5.125% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 9/15/2009
| | | 306,780 | |
| 330,000 | | Conneaut, PA School District, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 4.90% (FSA INS)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.00%), 5/1/2009
| | | 340,629 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Crawford County, PA Hospital Authority, Senior Living Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.125% (Wesbury United Methodist Community Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.32%), 8/15/2019
| | | 1,029,620 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority, College Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.50% (Dickinson College)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/1/2010@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.70%), 11/1/2025
| | | 1,340,412 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 7.125% (Wesley Affiliated Services, Inc. Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.40%), 1/1/2025
| | | 1,094,250 | |
| 500,000 | | Dauphin County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 4.45% (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2010@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.50%), 11/15/2013
| | | 516,130 | |
| 2,800,000 | | Delaware County, PA Authority, College Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 5.75% (Cabrini College)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.95%), 7/1/2019
| | | 2,924,880 | |
| 2,650,000 | | Delaware County, PA Authority, College Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.375% (Neumann College)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.48%), 10/1/2018
| | | 2,689,723 | |
| 2,875,000 | | Delaware County, PA Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Elwyn, Inc.)/ (Radian Asset Assurance INS), 6/1/2022
| | | 3,001,097 | |
| 235,000 | | Delaware County, PA Authority, University Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (Villanova University)/(FGIC INS), 8/1/2012
| | | 251,196 | |
| 750,000 | | Delaware County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 5.125%, 10/1/2010
| | | 783,405 | |
| 250,000 | | Delaware County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 5.30% (United States Treasury INS 10/1/2006@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 10/1/2007
| | | 250,355 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, Pennsylvania-New Jersey Bridge System Revenue Bonds (Series 2003), 5.25%, 7/1/2020
| | | 1,089,000 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Delaware River Port Authority Revenue, Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 6.00% (FSA INS), 1/1/2019
| | | 1,605,705 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 400,000 | | Delaware River Port Authority Revenue, Revenue Bonds (Series B), 5.25% (AMBAC INS), 1/1/2008
| | $ | 408,812 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Delaware River Port Authority Revenue, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (FSA INS), 1/1/2018
| | | 2,140,940 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Delaware Valley, PA Regional Finance Authority, Local Government Revenue Bonds (Series 1997B), 5.60% (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2017
| | | 11,245,000 | |
| 2,000,000 | 3 | Delaware Valley, PA Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.75%, 7/1/2017
| | | 2,348,567 | |
| 500,000 | | Ephrata, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (FGIC INS), 4/15/2015
| | | 543,740 | |
| 100,000 | | Ephrata, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.75% (United States Treasury PRF 10/15/2006@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.922%), 10/15/2016
| | | 100,263 | |
| 4,100,000 | | Erie County, PA Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 5.90% (St. Mary's Home of Erie)/(United States Treasury PRF 8/15/2009@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.05%), 8/15/2019
| | | 4,361,498 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Erie County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Hamot Health Foundation)/(CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty N.A. INS), 11/1/2035
| | | 1,572,570 | |
| 570,000 | | Erie, PA Higher Education Building Authority, College Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2004B), 5.00% (Mercyhurst College)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.11%), 3/15/2023
| | | 577,490 | |
| 225,000 | | Erie, PA Water Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series B), 5.50% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 12/1/2012
| | | 247,824 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Garnet Valley, PA School District, UT GO, 4.40% (FGIC INS), 4/1/2011
| | | 1,033,280 | |
| 100,000 | | Gateway, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.80% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.90%), 7/15/2007
| | | 101,102 | |
| 100,000 | | Gateway, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (FGIC INS), 7/15/2008
| | | 101,179 | |
| 535,000 | | Harrisburg, PA School Authority, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (FGIC INS), 4/1/2008
| | | 547,075 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Indiana County, PA IDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Indiana University of PA)/(AMBAC INS), 11/1/2029
| | | 2,098,260 | |
| 800,000 | | Jeannette Health Services Authority, PA, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series A of 1996), 6.00% (Jeannette District Memorial Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.15%), 11/1/2018
| | | 800,400 | |
| 500,000 | | Keystone Oaks, PA School District, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 5.25% (FGIC INS), 9/1/2008
| | | 516,495 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | Lancaster County, PA Hospital Authority, Health Center Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 5.875% (Willow Valley Retirement Communities)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.95%), 6/1/2031
| | $ | 1,055,450 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lancaster County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Lancaster General Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.63%), 3/15/2026
| | | 1,065,320 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Lancaster County, PA, UT GO Bonds, (Series A), 5.80% (United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2010@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.84%), 5/1/2015
| | | 2,149,560 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lancaster, PA Higher Education Authority, College Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Franklin & Marshall College), 4/15/2019
| | | 1,067,390 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lancaster, PA Higher Education Authority, College Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Franklin & Marshall College), 4/15/2027
| | | 1,047,410 | |
| 250,000 | | Lancaster, PA IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000A), 7.60% (Garden Spot Villiage Project)/(United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2010@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.70%), 5/1/2022
| | | 285,285 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lawrence County, PA IDA, Senior Health and Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds, 7.50% (Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 11/15/2031
| | | 1,076,370 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lebanon County, PA Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.80% (Good Samaritan Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.92%), 11/15/2022
| | | 1,070,040 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Lehigh County, PA General Purpose Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (St. Lukes Hospital of Bethlehem)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.42%), 8/15/2023
| | | 2,086,260 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Lehigh Valley Airport System)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.02%), 5/15/2025
| | | 1,068,890 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lower Merion Township, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.65% (United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2008@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.75%), 5/15/2010
| | | 1,017,750 | |
| 375,000 | | Lower Merion Township, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.75% (United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2008@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.85%), 5/15/2011
| | | 382,271 | |
| 250,000 | | Lower Merion Township, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (United States Treasury COL), 5/15/2007
| | | 252,542 | |
| 250,000 | | Lower Merion Township, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (United States Treasury COL), 5/15/2008
| | | 255,872 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Luzerne County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 5.625% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.78%), 12/15/2021
| | | 1,026,010 | |
| 700,000 | | Lycoming County PA Authority, Hospital Lease Revenue Bonds (Series B), 6.50% (Divine Providence Hospital, PA)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.70%), 7/1/2022
| | | 702,338 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | Lycoming County PA Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Divine Providence Hospital, PA)/(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 11/15/2022
| | $ | 1,019,190 | |
| 1,000,000 | | McKean County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Bradford Regional Medical Center)/(American Capital Access INS), 10/1/2030
| | | 1,037,990 | |
| 365,000 | | McKeesport, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds (Series B), 5.40% (United States Treasury COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 10/1/2006
| | | 365,547 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Monroe County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.50% (Pocono Medical Center)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 1/1/2022
| | | 1,059,520 | |
| 2,360,000 | | Monroe County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.125% (Pocono Medical Center)/(United States Treasury PRF 7/1/2008@100)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 7/1/2015
| | | 2,423,602 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Monroe County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Pocono Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.17%), 1/1/2043
| | | 1,067,320 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Montgomery County, PA Higher Education & Health Authority Hospital, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Arcadia University)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 4/1/2036
| | | 1,553,085 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Montgomery County, PA Higher Education & Health Authority Hospital, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006FF1), 5.00% (Dickinson College)/(CDC IXIS Financial GTD N.A. INS), 5/1/2031
| | | 2,098,360 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Montgomery County, PA Higher Education & Health Authority Hospital, Revenue Bonds, 7.25% (Philadelphia Geriatric Center)/(United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2009@102)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.472%), 12/1/2024
| | | 1,395,350 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Montgomery County, PA IDA, Fixed Rate Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 6.25% (Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community)/ (Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 2/1/2035
| | | 1,060,990 | |
| 2,250,000 | | Montgomery County, PA IDA, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 1996B), 5.75% (Adult Communities Total Services, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.98%), 11/15/2017
| | | 2,303,910 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Montgomery County, PA IDA, Retirement Community Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1996A), 5.875% (Adult Communities Total Services, Inc.)/ (Original Issue Yield: 6.125%), 11/15/2022
| | | 1,022,600 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Montgomery County, PA IDA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Foulkeways at Gwynedd), 12/1/2030
| | | 1,012,240 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Mount Lebanon, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.625% (St. Clair Memorial Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 7/1/2032
| | | 1,058,140 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 500,000 | | Mt. Pleasant Borough, PA Business District Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), 5.75% (Frick Hospital)/(United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2007@102)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.85%), 12/1/2017
| | $ | 521,885 | |
| 2,300,000 | | Mt. Pleasant Borough, PA Business District Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), 5.75% (Frick Hospital)/(United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2007@102)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 12/1/2027
| | | 2,400,671 | |
| 500,000 | | North Allegheny, PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series C), 5.00% (FGIC INS), 11/1/2013
| | | 540,140 | |
| 1,000,000 | | North Hills, PA School District, GO Bonds, (Series 2000), 5.50% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.576%), 7/15/2024
| | | 1,069,550 | |
| 380,000 | | North Penn, PA School District, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.20% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 3/1/2007
| | | 381,813 | |
| 150,000 | | North Penn, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.50% (FSA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.60%), 9/1/2010
| | | 153,966 | |
| 110,000 | | Northampton County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 4.00% (AMBAC INS), 8/15/2013
| | | 111,972 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Northumberland County PA IDA, Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2002B), 5.50% (NHS Youth Service, Inc.)/(American Capital Access INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.80%), 2/15/2033
| | | 1,050,280 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Norwin, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 6.00% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.12%), 4/1/2024
| | | 3,237,840 | |
| 300,000 | | Parkland, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.25% (FGIC INS), 9/1/2010
| | | 318,483 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.70% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.843%), 9/1/2016
| | | 1,171,830 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania EDFA, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1997B), 6.125% (National Gypsum Co.), 11/1/2027
| | | 1,046,540 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Pennsylvania EDFA, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds (Series A), 6.40% (Northampton Generating), 1/1/2009
| | | 2,499,850 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Pennsylvania EDFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.25% (Northwestern Human Services, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.668%), 6/1/2028
| | | 1,910,000 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania EDFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 5.90% (Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center, Inc.)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2030
| | | 1,071,900 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania EDFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 4.70% TOBs (Waste Management, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2014
| | | 1,009,870 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania EDFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Project A, 5.10% (Waste Management, Inc.), 10/1/2027
| | | 1,020,340 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 2001-72A), 5.25%, 4/1/2021
| | | 1,024,650 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 440,000 | | Pennsylvania HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds, (Series 62A), 5.50%, 10/1/2022
| | $ | 451,757 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Pennsylvania HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 2006-92A), 4.75%, 4/1/2031
| | | 1,994,160 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Pennsylvania HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 2006-95A), 4.90%, 10/1/2037
| | | 3,005,970 | |
| 450,000 | | Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Coop Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (FGIC INS), 6/15/2010
| | | 469,755 | |
| 2,590,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Assistance Agency, Capital Acquisition Revenue Bonds, 6.125% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 12/15/2019
| | | 2,845,115 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, College and University Revenue Bonds, 5.625% (University of the Arts)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.78%), 3/15/2025
| | | 2,096,120 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.00% (UPMC Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 1/15/2022
| | | 1,633,665 | |
| 1,330,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.25% (Clarion University Foundation, Inc.)/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 7/1/2018
| | | 1,429,710 | |
| 1,490,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003AA1), 5.25% (Dickinson College)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 11/1/2018
| | | 1,587,014 | |
| 1,350,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.25% (Philadelphia University)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.32%), 6/1/2032
| | | 1,378,310 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006-FF2), 5.00% (Elizabethtown College)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/15/2027
| | | 1,039,970 | |
| 1,160,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series AA2), 5.25% (Lycoming College)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 11/1/2024
| | | 1,224,345 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series EE-1), 5.00% (York College of Pennsylvania)/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 11/1/2033
| | | 1,306,963 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Philadelphia University)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.22%), 6/1/2035
| | | 1,012,240 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Ursinus College)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 1/1/2036
| | | 1,034,620 | |
| 750,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Widener University), 7/15/2039
| | | 761,610 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Widener University)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.42%), 7/15/2024
| | $ | 1,044,460 | |
| 3,150,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.65% (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.77%), 12/1/2028
| | | 3,182,886 | |
| 450,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Lycoming College)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 11/1/2027
| | | 476,294 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Ursinus College)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 1/1/2027
| | | 1,312,800 | |
| 2,495,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Philadelphia University)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 6/1/2024
| | | 2,685,992 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 6.00% (UPMC Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.16%), 1/15/2031
| | | 1,633,665 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.00% (California University of Pennsylvania)/ (American Capital Access INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.08%), 7/1/2023
| | | 1,544,970 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, 5.125% (Indiana University of PA)/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 7/1/2039
| | | 2,120,020 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, University Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), 5.45% (University of the Arts)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.58%), 3/15/2017
| | | 1,515,315 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Pennsylvania State IDA, EDRBs (Series 2002), 5.50% (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2020
| | | 1,642,605 | |
| 500,000 | | Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 12/1/2011
| | | 533,015 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series S), 5.00% (FGIC INS), 6/1/2011
| | | 1,061,110 | |
| 7,740,000 | | Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 12/1/2026
| | | 8,230,716 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 9/1/2029
| | | 1,579,965 | |
| 750,000 | | Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.00%, 3/1/2012
| | | 799,928 | |
| 1,600,000 | | Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.625% (PresbyHomes Germantown/ Morrisville), 7/1/2035
| | | 1,619,136 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 2,120,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development, Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2001B), 5.50% (FSA INS), 10/1/2021
| | $ | 2,288,328 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Authority for IDRBs (Series 2001B), 5.25% (Philadelphia Corp. for Aging Project)/(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.43%), 7/1/2023
| | | 3,168,960 | |
| 870,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), 5.75% (Jeanes Hospital, PA)/(Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.80%), 7/1/2008
| | | 903,008 | |
| 1,040,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Redevelopment Authority, MFH Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998), 5.45% (Woodstock Mutual Homes, Inc.)/(FHA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.468%), 2/1/2023
| | | 1,056,838 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.50% (Beech Student Housing Complex)/(American Capital Access INS), 7/1/2019
| | | 1,329,125 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.625% (Beech Student Housing Complex)/(American Capital Access INS), 7/1/2023
| | | 1,078,300 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Philadelphia, PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2002B), 5.625% (United States Treasury PRF 8/1/2012@100), 8/1/2022
| | | 1,104,040 | |
| 520,000 | | Philadelphia, PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series A), 5.50% (United States Treasury PRF 2/1/2012@100), 2/1/2019
| | | 566,878 | |
| 225,000 | | Philadelphia, PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series D), 5.00% (FSA INS), 6/1/2013
| | | 241,110 | |
| 4,100,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 5.00% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.10%), 11/1/2031
| | | 4,238,088 | |
| 9,500,000 | | Philadelphia, PA, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 1997B), 5.50% (Philadelphia Airport System)/(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.65%), 6/15/2017
| | | 9,790,890 | |
| 50,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA Auditorium Authority, Regional Asset District Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 2/1/2010
| | | 52,263 | |
| 2,880,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA Public Parking Authority, Parking Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 6.00% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.02%), 12/1/2020
| | | 3,119,530 | |
| 500,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.00% (FGIC INS), 9/1/2012
| | | 507,385 | |
| 765,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA Urban Redevelopment Authority, Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 6.15%, 10/1/2016
| | | 766,010 | |
| 355,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA Urban Redevelopment Authority, Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 1997C), 5.35%, 10/1/2009
| | | 365,987 | |
| 1,075,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA Urban Redevelopment Authority, Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 1997C), 5.90%, 10/1/2022
| | | 1,105,734 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA Urban Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006C), 4.80%, 4/1/2028
| | $ | 1,004,350 | |
| 1,885,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA Water & Sewer Authority, Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 9/1/2024
| | | 1,992,709 | |
| 2,855,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA, LT GO Bonds (Series 1999A), 5.75% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.852%), 9/1/2019
| | | 3,024,159 | |
| 10,000,000 | 3 | Pittsburgh, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2001A), 5.50% (AMBAC INS), 9/1/2015
| | | 10,792,973 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Pittsburgh, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 1999A), 5.75% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.94%), 9/1/2024
| | | 1,588,875 | |
| 500,000 | | Pocono Mountain, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.50% (FSA INS), 10/1/2009
| | | 513,745 | |
| 2,950,000 | | Pottsville, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.625% (Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 7/1/2024
| | | 2,952,036 | |
| 530,000 | | Radnor Township, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.80% (United States Treasury COL), 11/15/2009
| | | 549,552 | |
| 2,165,000 | | Radnor Township, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2004AA), 5.125%, 7/15/2027
| | | 2,290,960 | |
| 2,040,000 | | Riverside, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.57%), 10/15/2020
| | | 2,186,207 | |
| 500,000 | | Rose Tree Media, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.30% (FGIC INS)/ (Original Issue Yield: 4.35%), 2/15/2010
| | | 508,620 | |
| 310,000 | | Saucon Valley School District, PA, UT GO Bonds, 4.75% (United States Treasury PRF 4/15/2008@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.80%), 10/15/2010
| | | 315,744 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Saxonburg, PA Area Authority, Sewer & Water Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Assured GTD Corp. INS), 3/1/2030
| | | 1,049,350 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Sayre, PA, Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.75% (Guthrie Health Care System, PA)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 12/1/2021
| | | 1,613,130 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Sayre, PA, Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.875% (Guthrie Health Care System, PA)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.00%), 12/1/2031
| | | 1,077,820 | |
| 100,000 | | Schuylkill Haven, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.15% (United States Treasury COL), 9/1/2006
| | | 100,000 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Scranton, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2001C), 7.10% (United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2011@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.35%), 9/1/2031
| | | 1,146,050 | |
| 450,000 | | Shaler, PA School District Authority, UT GO Bonds, 6.25% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 4/15/2008
| | | 460,386 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 2,000,000 | | Somerset County, PA Hospital Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1997B), 5.375% (Somerset Community Hospital)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.68%), 3/1/2017
| | $ | 2,051,360 | |
| 1,295,000 | | Southcentral PA, General Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Hanover Hospital, Inc.)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2029
| | | 1,344,456 | |
| 540,000 | | Southcentral PA, General Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.625% (Wellspan Health Obligated Group)/(Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 5/15/2026
| | | 585,133 | |
| 2,460,000 | | Southcentral PA, General Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.625% (Wellspan Health Obligated Group)/(United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2011@101), 5/15/2026
| | | 2,686,689 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Southeastern, PA Transportation Authority, Special Revenue Bonds, 5.375% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.70%), 3/1/2017
| | | 2,055,520 | |
| 200,000 | | Southmoreland, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.70% (AMBAC INS)/ (Original Issue Yield: 4.80%), 10/1/2007
| | | 202,482 | |
| 500,000 | | St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.00% (Catholic Health East)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.15%), 11/15/2021
| | | 517,655 | |
| 1,000,000 | | St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004B), 5.375% (Catholic Health East)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.42%), 11/15/2034
| | | 1,052,610 | |
| 1,000,000 | | St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004B), 5.50% (Catholic Health East), 11/15/2024
| | | 1,073,580 | |
| 400,000 | | State Public School Building Authority, PA, Revenue Bonds, 4.90% (Garnet Valley School District Project)/(United States Treasury COL), 2/1/2010
| | | 416,564 | |
| 2,000,000 | | State Public School Building Authority, PA, School Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Haverford Twp, PA School District)/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 3/15/2027
| | | 2,108,560 | |
| 2,000,000 | | State Public School Building Authority, PA, School Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Haverford Twp, PA School District)/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 3/15/2029
| | | 2,103,760 | |
| 1,000,000 | 1,2 | Susquehanna, PA Area Regional Airport Authority, Airport Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 5.50% (Aero Harrisburg)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.85%), 1/1/2024
| | | 966,750 | |
| 200,000 | | Titusville, PA Area School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.95% (United States Treasury COL), 7/1/2007
| | | 202,318 | |
| 1,245,000 | | Union County, PA Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.25% (Bucknell University), 4/1/2021
| | | 1,337,230 | |
| 1,665,000 | | Union County, PA Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.25% (Bucknell University), 4/1/2022
| | | 1,788,343 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Union County, PA Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Evangelical Community Hospital)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 8/1/2024
| | | 1,314,363 | |
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | |
$ | 200,000 | | Wallingford Swarthmore, PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series A), 5.10% (United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2007@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 5/15/2012
| | $ | 202,172 | |
| 400,000 | | Wallingford Swarthmore, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 4.00% (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2006@100), 5/15/2008
| | | 400,392 | |
| 400,000 | | Washington County, PA Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, 7.875% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 12/15/2018
| | | 546,840 | |
| 550,000 | | Wayne Highlands, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (FGIC INS), 9/1/2008
| | | 569,883 | |
| 1,885,000 | | West Shore, PA Area Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.15% (Holy Spirit Hospital), 1/1/2020
| | | 2,022,398 | |
| 1,000,000 | | West Shore, PA Area Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Holy Spirit Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.30%), 1/1/2032
| | | 1,064,540 | |
| 960,000 | | West View, PA Municipal Authority, Special Obligation Bonds, 9.50% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 11/15/2014
| | | 1,204,013 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Westmoreland County, PA IDA, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2000B), 8.00% (Redstone Presbyterian Seniorcare Obligated Group)/ (Original Issue Yield: 8.25%), 11/15/2023
| | | 1,160,320 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Westmoreland County, PA IDA, Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.75% (Redstone Presbyterian Seniorcare Obligated Group), 1/1/2026
| | | 1,549,065 | |
| 115,000 | | Westmoreland County, PA Municipal Authority, Special Obligation Bonds, 9.125% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 7/1/2010
| | | 123,403 | |
| 200,000 | | Wissahickon, PA School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2007@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.05%), 5/15/2010
|
|
| 203,418
|
|
| | | TOTAL
|
|
| 311,304,906
|
|
| | | Puerto Rico--0.4% | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | 1,2 | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, RITES (Series PA 331B), 6.74247% (AMBAC INS), 1/1/2011
|
|
| 1,238,440
|
|
| | | TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $298,075,089)
|
|
| 312,543,346
|
|
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--0.2% 4 | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--0.1% | | | | |
| 100,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, (Series 2002-A) Daily VRDNs (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)/ (J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and WestLB AG (GTD) LIQs), 3.580%, 9/1/2006
| | | 100,000 | |
| 200,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority, (Series 2002-D) Daily VRDNs (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)/ (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(WestLB AG (GTD) LIQ), 3.600%, 9/1/2006
|
|
| 200,000
|
|
| | | TOTAL
|
|
| 300,000
|
|
Principal Amount
|
|
|
|
| Value
|
|
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued 4 | | | | |
| | | Puerto Rico--0.1% | | | | |
$ | 500,000 | | Puerto Rico Government Development Bank (GDB) Weekly VRDNs (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Credit Suisse, Zurich LIQ), 3.290%, 9/6/2006
|
| $
| 500,000
|
|
| | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (AT AMORTIZED COST)
|
|
| 800,000
|
|
| | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--100.8% (IDENTIFIED COST $298,875,089) 5
|
|
| 313,343,346
|
|
| | | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--(0.8)%
|
|
| (2,596,450
| )
|
| | | TOTAL NET ASSETS--100%
|
| $
| 310,746,896
|
|
Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 12.5% of the Fund's portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value (percentage is unaudited).
1 Denotes a restricted security that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) is subject to a contractual restriction on public sales. At August 31, 2006, these restricted securities amounted to $3,581,800, which represented 1.2% of total net assets.
2 Denotes a restricted security that may be resold without restriction to "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and that the Fund has determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At August 31, 2006, these liquid restricted securities amounted to $3,581,800, which represented 1.2% of total net assets.
3 Underlying security in inverse floater structure. (See Note 2.)
4 Current rate and next reset date shown for Variable Rate Demand Notes.
5 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $293,316,650.
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at August 31, 2006.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:
AMBAC | - --American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
COL | - --Collateralized |
EDFA | - --Economic Development Financing Authority |
EDRB(s) | - --Economic Development Revenue Bonds |
FGIC | - --Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FHA | - --Federal Housing Administration |
FSA | - --Financial Security Assurance |
GNMA | - --Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - --General Obligation |
GTD | - --Guaranteed |
HDA | - --Hospital Development Authority |
HEFA | - --Health and Education Facilities Authority |
HFA | - --Housing Finance Authority |
IDA | - --Industrial Development Authority |
IDRB(s) | - --Industrial Development Revenue Bonds |
INS | - --Insured |
LIQ(s) | - --Liquidity Agreement |
LT | - --Limited Tax |
MFH | - --Multi-family Housing |
PRF | - --Pre-refunded |
RITES | - --Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Securities |
SFM | - --Single Family Mortgage |
UT | - --Unlimited Tax |
VRDNs | - --Variable Rate Demand Notes |
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(As restated, see Note 9)
August 31, 2006
Assets:
| | | | | | | |
Total investments in securities, at value (identified cost $298,875,089)
| | | | | $ | 313,343,346 | |
Cash
| | | | | | 1,586 | |
Income receivable
| | | | | | 4,473,042 | |
Receivable for investments sold
| | | | | | 4,702,588 | |
Receivable for shares sold
|
|
|
|
|
| 162,971
|
|
TOTAL ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
| 322,683,533
|
|
Liabilities:
| | | | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased
| | $ | 4,986,922 | | | | |
Payable for floating rate certificate securities (Note 2)
| | | 6,000,000 | | | | |
Payable for shares redeemed
| | | 308,513 | | | | |
Income distribution payable
| | | 477,837 | | | | |
Payable for transfer and dividend agent fees
| | | 41,349 | | | | |
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5)
| | | 30,269 | | | | |
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5)
| | | 61,727 | | | | |
Accrued expenses
|
|
| 30,020
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
| 11,936,637
|
|
Net assets for 26,723,223 shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
| $
| 310,746,896
|
|
Net Assets Consist of:
| | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital
| | | | | $ | 305,599,709 | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments
| | | | | | 14,468,257 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, swap contracts and future contracts
| | | | | | (9,069,588 | ) |
Distributions in excess of net investment income
|
|
|
|
|
| (251,482
| )
|
TOTAL NET ASSETS
|
|
|
|
| $
| 310,746,896
|
|
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds per Share
| | | | | | | |
Class A Shares:
| | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($263,534,282 ÷ 22,662,952 shares outstanding) no par value, unlimited shares authorized
|
|
|
|
|
| $11.63
|
|
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $11.63) 1
|
|
|
|
|
| $12.18
|
|
Redemption proceeds per share
|
|
|
|
|
| $11.63
|
|
Class B Shares:
| | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share ($47,212,614 ÷ 4,060,271 shares outstanding) no par value, unlimited shares authorized
|
|
|
|
|
| $11.63
|
|
Offering price per share
|
|
|
|
|
| $11.63
|
|
Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $11.63) 1
|
|
|
|
|
| $10.99
|
|
1 See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
(As restated, see Note 9)
Year Ended August 31, 2006
Investment Income:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| $
| 14,670,880
|
|
Expenses:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)
| | | | | | $ | 1,095,546 | | | | | |
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5)
| | | | | | | 218,036 | | | | | |
Custodian fees
| | | | | | | 13,469 | | | | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses
| | | | | | | 145,737 | | | | | |
Directors'/Trustees' fees
| | | | | | | 3,536 | | | | | |
Auditing fees
| | | | | | | 22,141 | | | | | |
Legal fees
| | | | | | | 9,363 | | | | | |
Portfolio accounting fees
| | | | | | | 102,021 | | | | | |
Distribution services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5)
| | | | | | | 397,772 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class A Shares (Note 5)
| | | | | | | 522,975 | | | | | |
Shareholder services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5)
| | | | | | | 132,591 | | | | | |
Share registration costs
| | | | | | | 31,352 | | | | | |
Printing and postage
| | | | | | | 26,066 | | | | | |
Interest
| | | | | | | 298,782 | | | | | |
Insurance premiums
| | | | | | | 8,639 | | | | | |
Miscellaneous
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3,524
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL EXPENSES
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 3,031,550
|
|
|
|
|
|
Waivers and Reimbursement (Note 5):
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of investment adviser fee
| | $ | (232,533 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee
| | | (9,335 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Class A Shares
| | | (12,564 | ) | | | | | | | | |
Reimbursement of shareholder services fee--Class A Shares
|
|
| (3,769
| )
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL WAIVERS
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (258,201
| )
|
|
|
|
|
Net expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 2,773,349
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 11,897,531
|
|
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments
| | | | | | | | | | | (736,612 | ) |
Net realized gain on futures contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | 5,835 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (2,730,894
| )
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (3,461,671
| )
|
Change in net assets resulting from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| $
| 8,435,860
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(As restated, see Note 9)
Year Ended August 31
|
|
| 2006
|
|
|
| 2005
|
|
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | |
Operations:
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income
| | $ | 11,897,531 | | | $ | 11,644,857 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts
| | | (730,777 | ) | | | (263,270 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments and futures contracts
|
|
| (2,730,894
| )
|
|
| 2,613,881
|
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
| 8,435,860
|
|
|
| 13,995,468
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders:
| | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income
| | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares
| | | (10,109,449 | ) | | | (9,306,696 | ) |
Class B Shares
|
|
| (1,972,200
| )
|
|
| (2,423,083
| )
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
|
|
| (12,081,649
| )
|
|
| (11,729,779
| )
|
Share Transactions:
| | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares
| | | 42,911,853 | | | | 36,645,054 | |
Proceeds from shares issued in connection with the tax-free transfer of assets from the Sky Trust Tax-Exempt Pennsylvania Fund
| | | 3,452,292 | | | | - -- | |
Proceeds from shares issued in connection with the tax-free transfer of assets from the Bryn Mawr Common Trust Fund
| | | 40,602,646 | | | | - -- | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
| | | 7,289,775 | | | | 6,433,591 | |
Cost of shares redeemed
|
|
| (48,639,332
| )
|
|
| (42,339,992
| )
|
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS
|
|
| 45,617,234
|
|
|
| 738,653
|
|
Change in net assets
|
|
| 41,971,445
|
|
|
| 3,004,342
|
|
Net Assets:
| | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period
|
|
| 268,775,451
|
|
|
| 265,771,109
|
|
End of period (including distributions in excess of net investment income of $(251,482) and $(63,638), respectively)
|
| $
| 310,746,896
|
|
| $
| 268,775,451
|
|
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2006
1. ORGANIZATION
Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of eight portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the "Fund"), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal AMT) and the personal income taxes imposed by the state of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania municipalities. Interest income from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals and corporations. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class A Shares and Class B Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters.
On February 24, 2006, the Fund received assets from Sky Trust Tax Exempt Pennsylvania Fund as the result of a tax-free reorganization, as follows:
Shares of the Fund Issued
|
| Sky Trust Tax Exempt Pennsylvania Fund Net Assets Received
|
| Unrealized Appreciation 1
|
| Net Assets of The Fund Prior to Combination
|
| Net Assets of Sky Trust Tax Exempt Pennsylvania Fund Immediately Prior to Combination
|
| Net Assets of the Fund Immediately After Combination
|
296,334
|
| $3,452,292
|
| $70,860
|
| $265,140,605
|
| $3,452,292
|
| $268,592,897
|
1 Unrealized appreciation is included in the Sky Trust Tax Exempt Pennsylvania Fund Securities Net Assets Received amount shown above.
On June 23, 2006 the Fund received assets from Bryn Mawr Common Trust Fund as a result of a tax-free reorganization, as follows:
Shares of the Fund Issued
|
| Bryn Mawr Common Trust Fund Net Assets Received
|
| Unrealized Depreciation 2
|
| Net Assets of The Fund Prior to Combination
|
| Net Assets of Bryn Mawr Common Trust Immediately Prior to Combination
|
| Net Assets of the Fund Immediately After Combination
|
3,536,816
|
| $40,602,646
|
| $619,921
|
| $267,157,350
|
| $40,602,646
|
| $307,759,996
|
2 Unrealized depreciation is included in the Bryn Mawr Common Trust Fund Net Assets Received amount shown above.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America.
Investment Valuation
Municipal bonds are valued by an independent pricing service, taking into consideration yield, liquidity, risk, credit quality, coupon, maturity, type of issue, and any other factors or market data the pricing service deems relevant. The Fund generally values short-term securities according to prices furnished by an independent pricing service, except that short-term securities with remaining maturities of less than 60 days at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Prices furnished by an independent pricing service for municipal bonds are intended to be indicative of the bid prices currently offered to institutional investors for the securities. Securities for which no quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under general supervision of the Board of Trustees (the "Trustees").
Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution and shareholder services fees. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
Premium and Discount Amortization
All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted for financial statement purposes.
Federal Taxes
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary.
On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released FASB Interpretation No. 48 "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the fund's tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are "more-likely-than-not" of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. Adoption of FIN 48 is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to all open tax years as of the effective date. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and its impact in the financial statements has not yet been determined.
When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
Swap Contracts
The Fund may enter into swap contracts. A swap is an exchange of cash payments between the Fund and another party, which is based on a specific financial index. The value of the swap is adjusted daily and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a swap contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. The swap contracts entered into by the Fund are on a forward settling basis. For the year ended August 31, 2006, the Fund had no realized gains or losses on swap contracts.
Risks may arise upon entering into these agreements from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contract and from unanticipated changes in the value of the financial index on which the swap agreement is based. The Fund uses swaps for hedging purposes to reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations.
Swap contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after the Fund's portfolio of investments.
Inverse Floater Structures
The Fund participates in Secondary Inverse Floater Structures in which fixed-rate tax-exempt municipal bonds purchased by the Fund are transferred to a trust. The trust subsequently issues two or more variable rate securities that are collateralized by the cash flows of the fixed-rate tax-exempt municipal bonds. One or more of these variable rate securities pays interest based on a floating rate set by a remarketing agent at predetermined intervals. A residual interest tax-exempt security is also created by the trust which is transferred to the Fund that is paid interest based on the remaining cash flow of the trust, after payment of interest on the other securities and various expenses of the trust.
The Fund accounts for the transfer of bonds to the trusts as secured borrowings, with the securities transferred remaining in the Fund's investment assets, and the related floating rate notes reflected as Fund liabilities under the caption, "Payable for floating rate certificate securities" in the "Statement of Assets and Liabilities". At August 31, 2006, Fund investments with a value of $13,141,540 are held by the trusts and serve as collateral for the $6,000,000 in floating rate notes outstanding at that date. The Fund recorded interest expense of $298,782 for these investments for the year ended August 31, 2006.
Futures Contracts
The Fund may periodically sell bond interest rate futures contracts to manage duration and to potentially reduce transaction costs. Upon entering into a bond interest rate futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit in a segregated account a specified amount of cash or U.S. government securities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a "variation margin" account. Daily, the Fund receives from or pays to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying securities. For the year ended August 31, 2006, the Fund had net realized gains on future contracts of $5,835.
Futures contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after the Fund's portfolio of investments.
Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are securities that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) are subject to contractual restrictions on public sales. In some cases, when a security cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, the issuer of the restricted security has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense, either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many such restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Fund's Board of Trustees.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Other
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.
3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
The following tables summarize share activity:
Year Ended August 31
|
| 2006
|
| 2005
|
Class A Shares:
|
| Shares
|
|
|
| Amount
|
|
| Shares
|
|
|
| Amount
|
|
Shares sold
| | 3,527,081 | | | $ | 40,846,850 | | | 2,835,318 | | | $ | 33,382,161 | |
Shares issued in connection with tax-free transfer of assets from Sky Trust Tax-Exempt Pennsylvania Fund
| | 296,334 | | | | 3,452,292 | | | - -- | | | | - -- | |
Shared issued in connection with the tax-free transfer from Bryn Mawr Common Trust Fund
| | 3,536,816 | | | | 40,602,646 | | | - -- | | | | - -- | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
|
| 498,222 |
|
| | 5,775,745 |
|
| 414,717 |
| | | 4,876,635 |
|
Shares redeemed
|
| (2,889,086
| )
|
|
| (33,542,555
| )
|
| (2,636,006
| )
|
|
| (30,998,108
| )
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING ROM CLASS A SHARE RANSACTIONS
|
| 4,969,367
|
|
| $
| 57,134,978
|
|
| 614,029
|
|
| $
| 7,260,688
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year Ended August 31
|
| 2006
|
| 2005
|
Class B Shares:
|
| Shares
|
|
|
| Amount
|
|
| Shares
|
|
|
| Amount
|
|
Shares sold
| | 170,544 | | | $ | 2,065,003 | | | 277,105 | | | $ | 3,262,893 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
|
| 130,528 |
|
|
| 1,514,030 |
|
| 132,408 |
| |
| 1,556,956 |
|
Shares redeemed
|
| (1,301,192
| )
|
|
| (15,096,777
| )
|
| (963,817
| )
|
|
| (11,341,884
| )
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS
|
| (1,000,120
| )
|
| $
| (11,517,744
| )
|
| (554,304
| )
|
| $
| (6,522,035
| )
|
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS
|
| 3,969,247
|
|
| $
| 45,617,234
|
|
| 59,725
|
|
| $
| 738,653
|
|
4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for discount accretion/premium amortization on debt securities.
For the year ended August 31, 2006, permanent differences identified and reclassified among the components of net assets were as follows:
Increase (Decrease)
|
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)
|
| Accumulated Net Realized Gains (Losses)
|
$(3,726)
|
| $3,726
|
Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended August 31, 2006 and 2005, was as follows:
|
| 2006
|
| 2005
|
Tax-exempt income
|
| $12,081,649
|
| $11,729,779
|
As of August 31, 2006, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed tax-exempt income
|
| $
| 808,776
|
|
Net unrealized appreciation
|
| $
| 14,026,696
|
|
Dividend payable
|
|
| (1,060,262
| )
|
Post October loss deferral
|
|
| (298,385
| )
|
Capital loss carryforward
|
| $
| (8,329,638
| )
|
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation is attributable to differing treatments for discount accretion/premium amortization on debt securities.
At August 31, 2006, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $293,316,650. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $14,026,696. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $14,148,334 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $121,638.
At August 31, 2006, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $8,329,638 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss carryforward will expire as follows:
Expiration Year
|
| Expiration Amount
|
2008
|
| $1,132,394
|
2009
|
| $2,804,527
|
2010
|
| $2,171,230
|
2012
|
| $ 236,977
|
2013
|
| $1,984,510
|
The Fund used capital loss carryforwards of $38,037 to offset taxable capital gains realized during the year ended August 31, 2006.
Under current tax regulations, capital losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of August 31, 2006, for federal income tax purposes, post October losses of $298,385 were deferred to September 1, 2006.
5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Adviser Fee
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion. For the year ended August 31, 2006, the Adviser voluntarily waived $232,533 of its fee.
Administrative Fee
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of certain Federated funds as specified below:
Maximum Administrative Fee
|
| Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets of the Federated Funds
|
0.150%
|
| on the first $5 billion
|
0.125%
|
| on the next $5 billion
|
0.100%
|
| on the next $10 billion
|
0.075%
|
| on assets in excess of $20 billion
|
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least $150,000 per portfolio and $40,000 per each additional class of Shares. FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion. For the year ended August 31, 2006, the net fee paid to FAS was 0.076% of average aggregate daily net assets of the Fund.
Distribution Services Fee
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses according to the following schedule annually, to compensate FSC:
Share Class Name
|
| Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets of Share Class
|
Class A Shares
|
| 0.40%
|
Class B Shares
|
| 0.75%
|
FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion. When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intemediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the year ended August 31, 2006, FSC did not retain any fees paid by the Fund. Class A shares did not incur a distribution services fee for the year ended August 31, 2006.
Sales Charges
For the year ended August 31, 2006, FSC retained $37,146 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.
Shareholder Services Fee
The Fund may pay fees (Service Fees) up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares and Class B Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. FSSC or these financial intermediaries may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of their fee. In addition, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for shareholder services fees. This voluntary waiver and/or reimbursement can be modified or terminated at any time. For the year ended August 31, 2006, FSSC voluntarily waived $12,564 of its fee and voluntarily reimbursed $3,769 of shareholders services fees. For the year ended August 31, 2006, FSSC received $27,369 of fees paid by the Fund.
Interfund Transactions
During the year ended August 31, 2006, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $61,890,000 and $62,890,000, respectively.
General
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the year ended August 31, 2006, were as follows:
Purchases
|
| $
| 51,769,420
|
Sales
|
| $
| 46,934,189
|
7. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at August 31, 2006, 48.3% of the securities in the portfolio of investments is backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The largest percentage of investments insured by or supported (backed) by a letter of credit from any one institution or agency was 15.8% of total investments.
8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Beginning in October, 2003, Federated Investors, Inc. and various subsidiaries thereof (including the advisers and distributor for various investment companies, collectively, "Federated"), along with various investment companies sponsored by Federated ("Funds") were named as defendants in several class action lawsuits now pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The lawsuits were purportedly filed on behalf of people who purchased, owned and/or redeemed shares of Federated-sponsored mutual funds during specified periods beginning November 1, 1998. The suits are generally similar in alleging that Federated engaged in illegal and improper trading practices including market timing and late trading in concert with certain institutional traders, which allegedly caused financial injury to the mutual fund shareholders. These lawsuits began to be filed shortly after Federated's first public announcement that it had received requests for information on shareholder trading activities in the Funds from the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the Office of the New York State Attorney General ("NYAG"), and other authorities. In that regard, on November 28, 2005, Federated announced that it had reached final settlements with the SEC and the NYAG with respect to those matters. As Federated previously reported in 2004, it has already paid approximately $8.0 million to certain funds as determined by an independent consultant. As part of these settlements, Federated agreed to pay for the benefit of fund shareholders additional disgorgement and a civil money penalty in the aggregate amount of an additional $72 million. Federated and various Funds have also been named as defendants in several additional lawsuits, the majority of which are now pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, alleging, among other things, excessive advisory and Rule 12b-1 fees. The Board of the Funds has retained the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro LLP to represent the Funds in these lawsuits. Federated and the Funds, and their respective counsel, are reviewing the allegations and intend to defend this litigation. Additional lawsuits based upon similar allegations may be filed in the future. The potential impact of these lawsuits, all of which seek unquantified damages, attorneys' fees and expenses, and future potential similar suits is uncertain. Although we do not believe that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Funds, there can be no assurance that these suits, the ongoing adverse publicity and/or other developments resulting from the regulatory investigations will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sales of Fund shares, or other adverse consequences for the Funds.
9. RESTATEMENT
Subsequent to the issuance of the August 31, 2006 financial statements, the Fund determined that the transfers of certain tax-exempt municipal bond securities by the Fund to special purpose bond trusts in connection with participation in inverse floater structures do not qualify for sale treatment under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities, and should have been accounted for as a secured borrowing.
The correction of the above item resulted in the restatement of the ratio of net expenses on the financial highlights table as shown below:
Ratio of Net Expenses
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| 2006
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| 2005
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| 2004
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| 2003
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| 2002
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Class A Shares:
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As previously reported
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| 0.75%
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| 0.75%
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| 0.75%
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| 0.75%
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| 0.75%
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As restated
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| 0.86%
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| 0.83%
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| 0.80%
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| 0.80%
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| 0.78%
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| | | | | | | | | | |
Class B Shares:
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As previously reported
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| 1.52%
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| 1.52%
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| 1.52%
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| 1.52%
|
| 1.52%
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As restated
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| 1.63%
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| 1.60%
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| 1.57%
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| 1.57%
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| 1.55%
|
This restatement has no impact on the Fund's previously reported net assets, net asset value per share or total return.
In addition, the portfolio of investments, the statement of assets and liabilities, the statement of operations and the statement of changes in net assets were also restated as follows:
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| 2006
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| 2005
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| As previously reported
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| As restated
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| As previously reported
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| As restated
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Portfolio of Investments:
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Total investments
| | $ | 307,343,346 | | | $ | 313,343,346 | | | | | | | | |
Identified cost
| | | 293,337,547 | | | | 298,875,089 | | | | | | | | |
Other assets and liabilities
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| 3,403,550
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|
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| (2,596,450
| )
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities:
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Total investments in securities, at value
| | $ | 307,343,346 | | | $ | 313,343,346 | | | | | | | | |
Identified cost
| | | 293,337,547 | | | | 298,875,089 | | | | | | | | |
Total assets
| | | 316,683,533 | | | | 322,683,533 | | | | | | | | |
Payable for floating rate certificate securities
| | | - -- | | | | 6,000,000 | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities
| | | 5,936,637 | | | | 11,936,637 | | | | | | | | |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments
| | | 14,005,799 | | | | 14,468,257 | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, swap contracts and futures contracts
|
|
| (8,607,130
| )
|
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| (9,069,588
| )
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|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statement of Operations:
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Investment income--Interest
| | $ | 14,372,098 | | | $ | 14,670,880 | | | | | | | | |
Expense--Interest
| | | - -- | | | | 298,782 | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses
| | | 2,732,768 | | | | 3,031,550 | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses
| | | 2,474,567 | | | | 2,773,349 | | | | | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments
| | | (274,154 | ) | | | (736,612 | ) | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments
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|
| (3,193,352
| )
|
|
| (2,730,894
| )
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|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets:
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts
| | $ | (268,319 | ) | | $ | (730,777 | ) | | $ | 237,110 | | $ | (263,270 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation of investments and futures contracts
|
|
| (3,193,352
| )
|
|
| (2,730,894
| )
|
|
| 2,113,501
|
|
| 2,613,881
|
|
10. CHANGE IN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (UNAUDITED)
On August 18, 2006, the Fund's Trustees upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed KPMG LLP (KPMG) as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm. On the same date, the Fund's previous independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP (D&T) resigned. The previous reports issued by D&T on the Fund's financial statements for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2005, contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the Fund's fiscal years ended August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2005: (i) there were no disagreements with D&T on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of D&T, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with its reports on the financial statements for such years; and (ii) there were no reportable events of the kind described in Item 304(a) (1) (v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
As indicated above, the Fund has appointed KPMG as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Fund's financial statements for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2006. During the Fund's fiscal years ended August 31, 2004 and August 31, 2005 and the interim period commencing September 1, 2005 and ending August 18, 2006, neither the Fund nor anyone on its behalf has consulted KPMG on items which: (i) concerned the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Fund's financial statements; or (ii) concerned the subject of a disagreement (as defined in paragraph (a) (1) (iv) of Item 304 of Regulations S-K) or reportable events (as described in paragraph (a) (1) (v) of said Item 304).
11. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
At August 31, 2006, 100% of the distributions from net investment income is exempt from federal income tax, other than the federal AMT.
The Fund received a copy of a proposed adverse determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Services to the issuer of the following security. In the event that this determination is not reversed or otherwise resolved by the issuer, the Fund may need to report the income from this security as taxable income.
Security
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| Market Value
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Westmoreland County, PA Municipal Authority, Special Obligation Bonds, 9.125% (Escrowed In U.S. Treasuries COL) 7/1/2010
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| $123,403
|
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INCOME TRUST AND SHAREHOLDERS OF FEDERATED PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of the Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund, a series of Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust, as of August 31, 2006, and the related statement of operations, the statement of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the year then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2006 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund as of August 31, 2006, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the year then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 9, the Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund has restated its financial statements and financial highlights as of and for the year ended August 31, 2006.
KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 24, 2006, except for Note 9 as to which the date is January 8, 2007
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INCOME TRUST AND SHAREHOLDERS OF FEDERATED PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND:
We have audited the accompanying statement of changes in net assets for the year ended August 31, 2005 of Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the "Fund"), and the financial highlights for each of the years in the four-year period ended August 31, 2005. This financial statement and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the statement of changes in net assets and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the changes in net assets of the Fund for the year ended August 31, 2005, and its financial highlights for each of the years in the four-year period ended August 31, 2005, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 9, the statement of changes in net assets for the year ended August 31, 2005 and the financial highlights for each of the years in the four-year period ended August 31, 2005 have been restated.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 18, 2005 (January 8, 2007 as to Note 9 to the financial statements)
Board of Trustees and Trust Officers
The Board is responsible for managing the Trust's business affairs and for exercising all the Trust's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Board members) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Board members). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. As of December 31, 2005, the Trust comprised seven portfolios, and the Federated Fund Complex consisted of 43 investment companies (comprising 136 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Board member oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Complex and serves for an indefinite term. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Trust Trustees and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.
INTERESTED TRUSTEES BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began
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| Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)
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John F. Donahue* Birth Date: July 28, 1924 TRUSTEE Began serving: August 1990 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman of the Federated Fund Complex's Executive Committee.
Previous Positions : Chairman of the Federated Fund Complex; Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Chairman and Director, Federated Investment Counseling. |
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J. Christopher Donahue* Birth Date: April 11, 1949 PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE Began serving: August 1990 | | Principal Occupations : Principal Executive Officer and President of the Federated Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company; Trustee, Federated Investment Counseling; Chairman and Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; Chairman, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania and Passport Research, Ltd. (Investment advisory subsidiary of Federated); Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company.
Previous Positions : President, Federated Investment Counseling; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began
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| Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)
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Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.* Birth Date: October 11, 1932 3471 Fifth Avenue Suite 1111 Pittsburgh, PA TRUSTEE Began serving: August 1990 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Downtown; Hematologist, Oncologist and Internist, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Other Directorships Held : Member, National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America.
Previous Positions : Trustee, University of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. |
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* Family relationships and reasons for "interested" status: John F. Donahue is the father of J. Christopher Donahue; both are "interested" due to the positions they hold with Federated and its subsidiaries. Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. is "interested" because his son-in-law is employed by the Fund's principal underwriter, Federated Securities Corp.
INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES BACKGROUND
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began
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| Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)
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Thomas G. Bigley Birth Date: February 3, 1934 15 Old Timber Trail Pittsburgh, PA TRUSTEE Began serving: November 1994 | | Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held : Director, Member of Executive Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh.
Previous Position : Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP. |
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John T. Conroy, Jr. Birth Date: June 23, 1937 Investment Properties Corporation 3838 North Tamiami Trail Suite 402 Naples, FL TRUSTEE Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, Investment Properties Corporation; Partner or Trustee in private real estate ventures in Southwest Florida.
Previous Positions : President, Investment Properties Corporation; Senior Vice President, John R. Wood and Associates, Inc., Realtors; President, Naples Property Management, Inc. and Northgate Village Development Corporation. |
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Nicholas P. Constantakis Birth Date: September 3, 1939 175 Woodshire Drive Pittsburgh, PA TRUSTEE Began serving: February 1998 | | Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held : Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Michael Baker Corporation (engineering and energy services worldwide).
Previous Position : Partner, Andersen Worldwide SC. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began
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| Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)
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John F. Cunningham Birth Date: March 5, 1943 353 El Brillo Way Palm Beach, FL TRUSTEE Began serving: July 1999 | | Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Director, WinsorTech.
Other Directorships Held : Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic business consulting); Trustee Associate, Boston College.
Previous Positions : Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation (computer storage systems); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories; Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo Computer, Inc. |
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Peter E. Madden Birth Date: March 16, 1942 One Royal Palm Way 100 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach, FL TRUSTEE Began serving: August 1991 | | Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.
Other Directorships Held : Board of Overseers, Babson College.
Previous Positions : Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court; President, State Street Bank and Trust Company and State Street Corporation (retired); Director, VISA USA and VISA International; Chairman and Director, Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director, Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The Boston Stock Exchange. |
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Charles F. Mansfield, Jr. Birth Date: April 10, 1945 80 South Road Westhampton Beach, NY TRUSTEE Began serving: January 1999 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant.
Previous Positions : Chief Executive Officer, PBTC International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank); Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University; Executive Vice President DVC Group, Inc. |
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John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D. Birth Date: December 20, 1932 Chancellor, Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA TRUSTEE Began serving: February 1995 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee, and Chairman of the Board of Directors or Trustees, of the Federated Fund Complex; Chancellor and Law Professor, Duquesne University; Partner, Murray, Hogue & Lannis.
Other Directorships Held : Director, Michael Baker Corp. (engineering, construction, operations and technical services).
Previous Positions : President, Duquesne University; Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law. |
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began
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| Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years, Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)
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Thomas M. O'Neill Birth Date: June 14, 1951 95 Standish Street P.O. Box 2779 Duxbury, MA TRUSTEE Began serving: October 2006 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Managing Director and Partner, Navigator Management Company, L.P. (investment and strategic consulting).
Other Directorships Held : Director, Midway Pacific (lumber); Board of Overseers, Children's Hospital of Boston; Visiting Committee on Athletics, Harvard College.
Previous Positions : Chief Executive Officer and President, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Fleet Investment Advisors; President and Chief Executive Officer, Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.; General Partner, Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Boston, MA; Chief Investment Officer, The Putnam Companies, Boston, MA; and Credit Analyst and Lending Officer, Fleet Bank. |
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Marjorie P. Smuts Birth Date: June 21, 1935 4905 Bayard Street Pittsburgh, PA TRUSTEE Began serving: August 1990 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Public Relations/Marketing Consultant/Conference Coordinator.
Previous Positions : National Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of America; television producer; President, Marj Palmer Assoc.; Owner, Scandia Bord. |
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John S. Walsh Birth Date: November 28, 1957 2604 William Drive Valparaiso, IN TRUSTEE Began serving: July 1999 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.
Previous Position : Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc. |
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James F. Will Birth Date: October 12, 1938 Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA TRUSTEE Began serving: April 2006 | | Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chancellor and President, Saint Vincent College.
Other Directorships Held : Alleghany Corporation.
Previous Positions : Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Armco, Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer, Cyclops Industries; President and Chief Operating Officer, Kaiser Steel Corporation. |
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OFFICERS
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Name Birth Date Address Positions Held with Trust Date Service Began
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| Principal Occupation(s) and Previous Position(s)
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John W. McGonigle Birth Date: October 26, 1938 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Began serving: August 1990 | | Principal Occupations : Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.
Previous Positions : Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Federated Investment Counseling; Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Services Company and Federated Securities Corp. |
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Richard A. Novak Birth Date: December 25, 1963 TREASURER Began serving: January 2006 | | Principal Occupations : Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Fund Complex; Senior Vice President, Federated Administrative Services; Financial and Operations Principal for Federated Securities Corp., Edgewood Services, Inc. and Southpointe Distribution Services, Inc.
Previous Positions : Controller of Federated Investors, Inc., Vice President, Finance of Federated Services Company; held various financial management positions within The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh; Auditor, Arthur Andersen & Co. |
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Richard B. Fisher Birth Date: May 17, 1923 VICE CHAIRMAN Began serving: August 2002 | | Principal Occupations : Vice Chairman or Vice President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Securities Corp.
Previous Positions : President and Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc. and Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp. |
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Brian P. Bouda Birth Date: February 28, 1947 SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Began serving: August 2004 | | Principal Occupations : Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Federated Fund Complex; Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Federated Investors, Inc.; and Chief Compliance Officer of its subsidiaries. Mr. Bouda joined Federated in 1999 and is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar Association of Wisconsin. |
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Mary Jo Ochson Birth Date: September 12, 1953 CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Began serving: May 2004 | | Principal Occupations : Mary Jo Ochson was named Chief Investment Officer of tax-exempt, fixed-income products in 2004 and is a Vice President of the Trust. She joined Federated in 1982 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1996. Ms. Ochson is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. |
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J. Scott Albrecht Birth Date: June 1, 1960 VICE PRESIDENT Began serving: November 1998 | | Principal Occupations : J. Scott Albrecht has been the Fund's portfolio manager since March 1995. He is Vice President of the Trust. Mr. Albrecht joined Federated in 1989. He has been a Senior Portfolio Manager since 1997 and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 2005. He was a Portfolio Manager from 1994 to 1996. Mr. Albrecht is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received his M.S. in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University. |
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract
FEDERATED PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND (THE "FUND")
The Fund's Board reviewed the Fund's investment advisory contract at meetings held in May 2006. The Board's decision regarding the contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment on whether to continue the existing arrangements.
Prior to the meeting, the Adviser had recommended that the Federated Funds appoint a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated Fund. The Senior Officer appointed by the Funds has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent written evaluation that covered topics discussed below, which the Board considered, along with other information, in deciding to approve the advisory contract.
During its review of the contract, the Board considered compensation and benefits received by the Adviser. This included the fees received for services provided to the Fund by other entities in the Federated organization and research services received by the Adviser from brokers that execute Federated fund trades, as well as advisory fees. The Board is also familiar with judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees which have indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an Adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, including the performance of the Fund; the Adviser's cost of providing the services; the extent to which the Adviser may realize "economies of scale" as the Fund grows larger; any indirect benefits that may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser's relationship with the Fund; performance and expenses of comparable funds; and the extent to which the independent Board members are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant bearing on the Adviser's services and fees. The Board further considered management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for like services and costs to the Adviser and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit and profit margins of the Adviser and its affiliates from supplying such services. The Board was aware of these considerations and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's advisory contract to the extent they are appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.
The Board considered and weighed these circumstances in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated on matters relating to the Federated funds, and was assisted in its deliberations by the advice of independent legal counsel. Throughout the year, the Board has requested and received substantial and detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization that was in addition to the extensive materials that comprise the Senior Officer's evaluation. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional reports in connection with the particular meeting at which the Board's formal review of the advisory contract occurred. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board has received information on particular matters as the need arose. Thus, the Board's consideration of the advisory contract included review of the Senior Officer's evaluation, accompanying data and additional reports covering such matters as: the Adviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short- and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in relationship to its particular investment program and certain competitor or "peer group" funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate), and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses (including the advisory fee itself and the overall expense structure of the Fund, both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations); the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates; the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders and their relative sophistication; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the Federated family of funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.
With respect to the Fund's performance and expenses in particular, the Board has found the use of comparisons to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be particularly useful, given the high degree of competition in the mutual fund business. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because, simply put, they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle in fact chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses therefore appears to be a generally reliable indication of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the precise marketplace in which the Fund competes. The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program, which in turn assisted the Board in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser's investment management services were such as to warrant continuation of the advisory contract. In this regard, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated family of funds ( e.g. , institutional and separate accounts). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences included, but are not limited to targeting different investors, being subject to different laws and regulations, different legal structure, distribution costs, average account size and portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows. The Senior Officer did not consider these fee schedules to be significant in determining the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory contracts.
The Senior Officer reviewed reports compiled by Federated, and directed the preparation of independent reports, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups is of significance in judging the reasonableness of proposed fees.
For both the one and three year periods ending December 31, 2005, the Fund's performance was above the median of the relevant peer group.
The Board also received financial information about Federated, including reports on the compensation and benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. These reports covered not only the fees under the advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The reports also discussed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades as well as waivers of fees and/or reimbursements of expenses. In order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future, where appropriate.
Federated furnished reports, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund by fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund by fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, although they may apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs and the lack of consensus on how to allocate those costs causes such allocation reports to be of questionable value. The allocation reports were considered in the analysis by the Board but were determined to be of limited use.
The Board also reviewed profitability information for Federated and other publicly held fund management companies, provided by the Senior Officer, who noted the limited availability of such information, and concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive.
The Senior Officer's evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of "economies of scale" as a fund grows larger. The Board considered in this regard that the Adviser has made significant additional investments in the portfolio management and distribution efforts supporting all of the Federated funds and that the benefits of any economies, should they exist, were likely to be enjoyed by the fund complex as a whole. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with "breakpoints" that serve to reduce the fee as the fund attains a certain size. The Senior Officer did not recommend institution of breakpoints in pricing Federated's fund advisory services at this time.
During the year ending December 31, 2005, the Fund's investment advisory fee after waivers and expense reimbursements, if any, was below the median of the relevant peer group. The Board reviewed the fees and other expenses of the Fund with the Adviser and was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive. The Board will continue to monitor advisory fees and other expenses borne by the Fund.
No changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to the continuation of the Fund's advisory contracts, and the Senior Officer noted that Federated appeared to provide appropriate administrative services to the Fund for the fees paid. For 2005, the Board concluded that the nature, quality and scope of services provided the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates was satisfactory.
In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund.
The Board based its decision to approve the advisory contract on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were relevant to every Federated fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.
The Senior Officer also made recommendations relating to the organization and availability of data and verification of processes for purposes of implementing future evaluations which the Adviser has agreed to implement.
Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on "Form N-PX" of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available through Federated's website. Got to FederatedInvestors.com, select "Products," select the "Prospectuses and Regulatory Reports" link, then select the Fund to access the link to Form N-PX. This information is also available from the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on "Form N-Q." These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information from the "Products" section of Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com by clicking on "Portfolio Holdings" and selecting the name of the Fund, or by selecting the name of the Fund and clicking on "Portfolio Holdings." You must register on the website the first time you wish to access this information.
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses, and other information.
Federated
World-Class Investment Manager
Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
Federated Securities Corp., Distributor
Cusip 313923708
Cusip 313923807
28995 (1/07)
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2007 (c)Federated Investors, Inc.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has
adopted a code of ethics (the "Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies -
Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers") that applies
to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer;
the registrant's Principal Financial Officer also serves as the Principal
Accounting Officer.
(c) Not Applicable
(d) Not Applicable
(e) Not Applicable
(f)(3) The registrant hereby undertakes to provide any person, without charge,
upon request, a copy of the code of ethics. To request a copy of the code of
ethics, contact the registrant at 1-800-341-7400, and ask for a copy of the
Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies - Ethical Standards for Principal
Executive and Financial Officers.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
The registrant's Board has determined that each member of the Board's Audit
Committee is an "audit committee financial expert," and that each such member is
"independent," for purposes of this Item. The Audit Committee consists of the
following Board members: Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Nicholas P.
Constantakis and Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
(a) Audit Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal
years:
Fiscal year ended 2006 - $129,500
Fiscal year ended 2005 - $154,707
(b) Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent
fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2006 - $0
Fiscal year ended 2005 - $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee pursuant to
paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $35,160
respectively. Fiscal year ended 2005 - Transfer Agent Service Auditors
report and fees for review of N-14 merger documents.
(c) Tax Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal
years:
Fiscal year ended 2006 - $0
Fiscal year ended 2005 - $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee pursuant to
paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0
respectively.
(d) All Other Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent
fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2006 - $0
Fiscal year ended 2005 - $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee pursuant to
paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $22,593 and $22,187
respectively. Fiscal year ended 2006 - executive compensation analysis.
Fiscal year ended 2005 - Discussions with auditor related to market timing
and late trading activities and executive compensation analysis.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Policies regarding Pre-approval of Services.
The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit
services performed by the independent auditor in order to assure that the
provision of such services do not impair the auditor's independence. Unless a
type of service to be provided by the independent auditor has received general
pre-approval, it will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Any
proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-
approval by the Audit Committee.
Certain services have the general pre-approval of the Audit
Committee. The term of the general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of
pre-approval, unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different
period. The Audit Committee will annually review the services that may be
provided by the independent auditor without obtaining specific pre-approval from
the Audit Committee and may grant general pre-approval for such services. The
Audit Committee will revise the list of general pre-approved services from time
to time, based on subsequent determinations. The Audit Committee will not
delegate its responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by the
independent auditor to management.
The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to its
Chairman. The Chairman will report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit
Committee at its next scheduled meeting. The Committee will designate another
member with such pre-approval authority when the Chairman is unavailable.
AUDIT SERVICES
The annual Audit services engagement terms and fees will be subject to the
specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee must approve
any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope,
registered investment company (RIC) structure or other matters.
In addition to the annual Audit services engagement specifically approved
by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval for
other Audit Services, which are those services that only the independent auditor
reasonably can provide. The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain Audit
services, all other Audit services must be specifically pre-approved by the
Audit Committee.
AUDIT-RELATED SERVICES
Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are
reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company's
financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent
auditor. The Audit Committee believes that the provision of Audit-related
services does not impair the independence of the auditor, and has pre-approved
certain Audit-related services, all other Audit-related services must be
specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
TAX SERVICES
The Audit Committee believes that the independent auditor can provide Tax
services to the Company such as tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice
without impairing the auditor's independence. However, the Audit Committee will
not permit the retention of the independent auditor in connection with a
transaction initially recommended by the independent auditor, the purpose of
which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported
in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committee has
pre-approved certain Tax services, all Tax services involving large and complex
transactions must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
ALL OTHER SERVICES
With respect to the provision of services other than audit, review or
attest services the pre-approval requirement is waived if:
(1) The aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes
no more than five percent of the total amount of revenues paid
by the registrant, the registrant's adviser (not including any
sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and
is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with the investment adviser that provides
ongoing services to the registrant to its accountant during
the fiscal year in which the services are provided;
(2) Such services were not recognized by the registrant, the
registrant's adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role
is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or
overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the
investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
registrant at the time of the engagement to be non-audit
services; and
(3) Such services are promptly brought to the attention of the
Audit Committee of the issuer and approved prior to the
completion of the audit by the Audit Committee or by one or
more members of the Audit Committee who are members of the
board of directors to whom authority to grant such approvals
has been delegated by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval to those permissible
non-audit services classified as All Other services that it believes are routine
and recurring services, and would not impair the independence of the auditor.
The SEC's rules and relevant guidance should be consulted to determine the
precise definitions of prohibited non-audit services and the applicability of
exceptions to certain of the prohibitions.
PRE-APPROVAL FEE LEVELS
Pre-approval fee levels for all services to be provided by the independent
auditor will be established annually by the Audit Committee. Any proposed
services exceeding these levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit
Committee.
PROCEDURES
Requests or applications to provide services that require specific
approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both
the independent auditor and the Principal Accounting Officer and/or Internal
Auditor, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the
request or application is consistent with the SEC's rules on auditor
independence.
(e)(2) Percentage of services identified in items 4(b) through 4(d) that
were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph
(c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X:
4(b)
Fiscal year ended 2006 - 0%
Fiscal year ended 2005 - 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services
to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit
committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of
Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
4(c)
Fiscal year ended 2006 - 0%
Fiscal year ended 2005 - 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services
to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit
committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of
Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
4(d)
Fiscal year ended 2006 - 0%
Fiscal year ended 2005 - 0%
Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services
to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit
committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of
Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.
(f) NA
(g) Non-Audit Fees billed to the registrant, the registrant's investment
adviser, and certain entities controlling, controlled by or under common
control with the investment adviser:
Fiscal year ended 2006 - $46,517
Fiscal year ended 2005 - $108,945
(h) The registrant's Audit Committee has considered that the provision
of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant's adviser (not
including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is
subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser
that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved
pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible
with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
Not Applicable
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Not Applicable
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not Applicable
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Not Applicable
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
Not Applicable
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not Applicable
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) The registrant's President and Treasurer had concluded that the
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c)
under the Act) were effective in design and operation and were sufficient to
form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act,
based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures within 90
days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR at the time of the filing.
Although such officers reached this conclusion, they have become aware of
matters relating to participation in certain inverse floater structures that
necessitated the restatement of financial information included in Item 1 of this
filing and, as a result, have reevaluated disclosure controls and procedures and
concluded that they are not effective, as discussed more fully below.
(b) Management of the Fund is responsible for establishing and maintaining
effective internal control over financial reporting. In fulfilling this
responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to assess the
expected benefits and related costs of controls. A Fund's internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. Such internal control includes policies and
procedures that provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of a Fund's assets
that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting
may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
A control deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not
allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned
functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A significant
deficiency is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that
adversely affects the Fund's ability to initiate authorize, record, process or
report external financial data reliably in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood
that a misstatement of the Fund's annual or interim financial statements that is
more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected. A material
weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of significant
deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material
misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented
or detected.
Subsequent to the filing of the Funds' initial Form N-CSR for its fiscal year
ended August 31, 2006, the Fund discovered a material misstatement. In
evaluating this, management concluded that there was a control deficiency,
determined to be a material weakness, as defined above, in the Funds' disclosure
controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. The
Funds' policies and procedures related to the review and analysis of the
relevant terms and conditions of certain transfers of securities were not
effective in appropriately determining whether the transfers qualified for sale
accounting under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 140 "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities." As a result of this material weakness, the
statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, as
of August 31, 2006 and related statement of operations for the year then ended,
statement of changes in net assets for the two year period then ended and the
financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended of
Federated Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund were restated in order to
appropriately account for such transfers of securities as secured borrowings and
report the related interest income and expense. Fund Management is taking such
actions as is necessary to revise its internal controls over financial reporting
to seek to increase the control's effectiveness. Following a review of
financial statements of other investment companies investing in similar
instruments and consultation with others in the investment company industry,
including through the facility of the Investment Company Institute, Fund
Management believes that in general, other investment companies investing in
similar investments over the same time periods accounted for such investments in
a similar manner as the Fund prior to the Funds' restatement and, accordingly,
such other investment companies investing in such investments to a material
extent are also confronting the same issue.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE
SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.
REGISTRANT FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INCOME TRUST
BY /S/ RICHARD A. NOVAK
RICHARD A. NOVAK, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
(INSERT NAME AND TITLE)
DATE January 9, 2007
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, THIS REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE
FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT AND IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE
DATES INDICATED.
BY /S/ J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE
J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE, PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DATE January 9, 2007
BY /S/ RICHARD A. NOVAK
RICHARD A. NOVAK, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
DATE January 9, 2007