a) Assisting the State in revising the State’s debt policies; b) Advising the State on continuing matters relating to its overall debt management including actions to be taken by the State to improve the credit ratings of the State and ongoing financial reporting and compliance activities; c) Analyzing financing alternatives for the State; d) Comparing the debt management practices of the State of Alabama with that of other states and to make recommendations for improvements; e) Advising the State on developing a comprehensive, long-range capital plan; f) Preparing analyses and evaluations of potential refundings and new money issues, to include cost benefits of purchasing credit support; coordinating team communications and activities; providing document review; participating in due diligence and disclosure activities; reviewing underwriter’s analysis related to sizing, structure, and flow of funds; allocation; and advising on pricing and lead post-closing review; g) Providing as-needed financial advice regarding market conditions and trends, financial products, credit and credit analysis, third-party alternative financing and special facility financing; h) Reviewing and evaluating financing options, derivative and other innovative products, financial feasibility studies, legal documents, and pricing of any financing and any escrow; i) Participating in rating agency presentations and preparation of official statements; j) Monitoring congressional, legislative, and regulatory developments which might impact the State; k) Traveling to DOF’s offices in Montgomery, Alabama (occasionally 24-hours’ notice or less), to attend in-person meetings and to provide in-person advice and guidance; and l) Providing other financial services as requested.
