On September 9, 2024, S&P Global Ratings released new criteria for rating U.S. Governments. This methodology consolidates the criteria for U.S. states, counties, municipalities, school districts, and special government districts under a single framework for determining a stand-alone credit profile.

Criteria | Governments | U.S. Public Finance: Methodology For Rating U.S. Governments

RFC Process Summary: Methodology For Rating U.S. Governments

Institutional Framework Assessments For U.S. Local Government Portfolios

Credit FAQ: A Closer Look At The New Methodology For Rating U.S. Governments

Ratings On 436 Issuers Placed Under Criteria Observation Following Publication Of New U.S. Government Methodology

List of U.S. Government Issuers Under Criteria Observation

Introduction

Overview of the Criteria Framework

Overview of How the Proposed Criteria Applies to States

Overview of How the Proposed Criteria Applies to U.S. Counties and Municipalities

Overview of How the Proposed Criteria Applies to U.S. Schools and Special Districts

Webinar Replay: Overview of the Methodology for Rating U.S. Governments

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