California State Association of Counties

Serving California Counties Since 1986

CSAC Finance Corporation delivers trusted investment programs and public finance solutions for all 58 California counties — building stronger communities through sound fiscal leadership.

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Four Decades of Public Service

Founded in 1986 by the California State Association of Counties, CSAC Finance Corporation was built on a simple idea: by bringing counties together at scale, we could create more efficient, cost-effective programs and services designed around the unique needs of local government. Nearly four decades later, that model continues to grow.

1986

Founded

The CSAC Finance Corporation is established to deliver financial programs and services to all of California's 58 counties.

1987

CSCDA

Partnered with the League of California Cities (CalCities) to form the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).

1996

U.S. Communities

CSAC FC helps launch a cooperative purchasing model that ultimately grows nationwide.

2003

CalTRUST

A new public investment pool brings California agencies together at scale.

2016–17

New Solutions

Nationwide and Easy Smart Pay expand our reach into retirement and financial technology.

2024–Today

Continuing to Grow

Enterprise becomes our newest formal program as CSAC FC continues expanding cost-saving solutions for counties.

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Decades of Impact

Trusted by Every County. Measured in Results.

Since 1986, CSAC Finance Corporation has delivered measurable financial value across California's 58 counties and their residents.

CSCDA

$80B+

In Bonds Issued

California Statewide Communities Development Authority

CSCDA

110K+

Affordable Housing Units Financed through CSCDA Nationwide

Nationwide

100K+

County Employees Saving for Retirement through Nationwide Retirement Solutions

CalTRUST

$5.4B+

In Assets Under Management

CalTRUST public agency investment pools

All 58 Counties Served

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Programs & Partnerships

Seven interconnected programs delivering comprehensive financial services to California's counties and the communities they serve.

CSCDA

Conduit Financing

The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) is a joint powers authority co-sponsored by CSAC Finance Corporation and the League of California Cities. CSCDA issues tax-exempt bonds to finance affordable housing, public benefit projects, and economic development statewide.

$80B+ in bonds issued since 1987
110K+ affordable housing units financed
Tax-exempt financing for qualified borrowers
Statewide coverage — all 58 California counties

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Nationwide

Retirement Solutions

CSAC Finance Corporation partners with Nationwide Retirement Solutions to provide California county employees with access to a high-quality 457(b) deferred compensation plan. With over 100,000 participants, this program is one of the largest county employee retirement programs in the state.

100K+ California county employee participants
457(b) deferred compensation plan
Professional investment management
Dedicated county government expertise

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CalTRUST

Public Investment

CalTRUST is a public agency investment pool that allows California local agencies to pool their funds for professional investment management. With over $5 billion in assets under management, CalTRUST provides competitive yields with the safety and liquidity required by public agencies.

$5.4B+ in assets under management
Multiple investment pools available
Daily liquidity options
Governed by a board of local agency officials

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Fleet & Vehicles

Enterprise Mobility

CSAC Finance Corporation and Enterprise Mobility have partnered to provide counties and other municipalities remarkably discounted rates for cars, trucks, vans and cargo vehicle rentals — with automatic damage waivers and liability coverage at no additional cost.

Discounted rates for cars, trucks, vans and cargo vehicles
Automatic damage waivers and liability coverage included
Zero-volume guarantee — efficient for one or multiple vehicles
Short and long-term rental options available

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Property Tax

Easy Smart Pay

Formed by CSAC Finance Corporation, Easy Smart Pay modernizes and simplifies the process of paying government. ESP provides automatic monthly property tax payments at the lowest industry rates, currently serving 42 of California's 58 counties.

Automatic monthly property tax payments
Lowest industry rates for taxpayers
Currently serving 42 California counties
Available for national expansion

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Partners

Corporate Associates

The CSAC Finance Corporation Corporate Associates Program connects private-sector companies with California's county governments. Corporate partners gain access to county decision-makers while counties benefit from vetted products and services at competitive pricing.

Platinum, Gold, and Silver membership tiers
Direct access to county officials
Statewide networking opportunities
Annual conference participation

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Full Portfolio

More Programs

Explore our full portfolio of programs and services for California counties and public agencies.

PRISM Personal Lines Insurance Program
GAMUT Meeting Management Platform
NACo Pharmacy Benefit Management
NACo Public Promise Procurement

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CSCDA

Conduit Financing

$80B+ in bonds issued since 1987
110K+ affordable housing units financed
Tax-exempt financing for qualified borrowers
Statewide coverage — all 58 California counties

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County Finance for all

California's premier county financial service provider

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