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OMS Raises Oversight Concerns Over Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs)

1 report, 1 independent Updated Tue 00:00
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What happened

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Dave Sanchez, director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Municipal Securities, raised concerns regarding the oversight of Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs) in California. Sanchez noted the potential for "control person liability" to apply to member agencies. OMS has also contacted JPA member agencies directly about their roles in oversight.

From bondbuyer.com

Why it matters

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JPAs are public entities that are authorized to issue debt. OMS's scrutiny of JPA oversight increases regulatory risk within the municipal bond market.

From bondbuyer.com

Who's involved

  • OMSThe Slovak company raising concerns about JPA oversight.
  • SanchezDirector of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Municipal Securities.
  • Baker McKenzieMultinational law firm that provided commentary on OMS's concerns.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Baker McKenzieSpeculative

    Regulatory scrutiny of JPAs could increase demand for legal counsel in municipal finance.

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