LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INVESTMENT POOL
Prospectus
August 2016
James L. McIntire
Washington State Treasurer
Item No. 8d_attach_3 .
Meeting Date: May, 8 2018
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Contents
I. The LGIP
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II. Local Government Investment Pool – Money Market Fund
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III. Management
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IV. Miscellaneous
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I. The LGIP
The Local Government Investment Pool (the “LGIP”) is an investment pool of public funds placed in the custody of
the Office of the Washington State Treasurer (the “State Treasurer”) for investment and reinvestment as defined
by RCW 43.250.020. The purpose of the LGIP is to allow eligible governmental entities to participate with the state
in the investment of surplus public funds, in a manner that optimizes liquidity and return on such funds. In
establishing the LGIP, the legislature recognized that not all eligible governmental entities are able to maximize the
return on their temporary surplus funds, and therefore it provided a mechanism whereby they may, at their
option, utilize the resources of the State Treasurer to maximize the potential of their surplus funds while ensuring
the liquidity of those funds.
The State Treasurer has established a sub-pool within the LGIP whose shares are offered by means of this
Prospectus: The LGIP-Money Market Fund (the “LGIP-MMF” or the “Fund”). The State Treasurer has the authority
to establish additional sub-pools in the future.
The Fund offered in this Prospectus seeks to provide current income by investing in high-quality, short term money
market instruments. These standards are specific to the Fund, as illustrated in the following table. The LGIP-MMF
offers daily contributions and withdrawals.
FUND SNAPSHOT
The table below provides a summary comparison of the Fund’s investment types and sensitivity to interest rate
risk. This current snapshot can be expected to vary over time.
Fund
Investment Types
Maximum Dollar-Weighted
Average Maturity
for LGIP-MMF
LGIP-Money Market Fund
Current Investments (as of July 1,
2016)
Cash
Bank Deposits
US Treasury bills
Repurchase agreements
US Government agency obligations
60 days
Fees and Expenses
Administrative Fee. The State Treasurer charges pool participants a fee representing administration and recovery
costs associated with the operation of the Fund. The administrative fee accrues daily from pool participants’
earnings prior to the earnings being posted to their account. The administrative fee will be paid monthly. In the
event that there are no earnings, the administrative fee will be deducted from principal.
The chart below illustrates the operating expenses of the LGIP-MMF for past years, expressed in basis points as a
percentage of fund assets.
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Local Government Investment Pool-MMF
Operating Expenses by Fiscal Year (in Basis Points)
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Total Operating Expenses
0.88
0.64
0.81
0.68
0.87
0.88
0.95
0.88
(1 basis point = 0.01%)
Because most of the expenses of the LGIP-MMF are fixed costs, the fee (expressed as a percentage of fund assets)
will be affected by: (i) the amount of operating expenses; and (ii) the assets of the LGIP-MMF. The table below
shows how the fee (expressed as a percentage of fund assets) would change as the fund assets change, assuming
an annual fund operating expenses amount of $950,000.
Fund Assets
$8.0 bn
$10.0 bn
$12.0 bn
Total Operating Expenses (in Basis Points)
1.19
0.95
0.79
Portfolio Turnover: The Fund does not pay a commission or fee when it buys or sells securities (or “turns over” its
portfolio). However, debt securities often trade with a bid/ask spread. Consequently, a higher portfolio turnover
rate may generate higher transaction costs that could affect the Fund’s performance.
II. Local Government Investment Pool – Money Market Fund
Investment Objective
The LGIP-MMF will seek to effectively maximize yield while maintaining liquidity and a stable net asset value per
share, e.g., all contributions will be transacted at $1.00 net asset value per share.
Principal Investment Strategies
The LGIP-MMF will seek to invest primarily in high-quality, short term money market instruments. Typically, at
least 55% of the Fund’s assets will be invested in US government securities and repurchase agreements
collateralized by those securities. The LGIP-MMF means a sub-pool of the LGIP whose investments will primarily
be money market instruments. The LGIP-MMF will only invest in eligible investments permitted by state law. The
LGIP portfolio will be managed to meet the portfolio maturity, quality, diversification and liquidity requirements
set forth in GASB 79 for external investment pools who wish to measure, for financial reporting purposes, all of
their investments at amortized cost. Investments of the LGIP-MMF will conform to the LGIP Investment Policy, the
most recent version of which will be posted on the LGIP website and will be available upon request.
Principal Risks of Investing in the LGIP-Money Market Fund
Counterparty Credit Risk. A party to a transaction involving the Fund may fail to meet its obligations. This could
cause the Fund to lose the benefit of the transaction or prevent the Fund from selling or buying other securities to
implement its investment strategies.
Interest Rate Risk. The LGIP-MMF’s income may decline when interest rates fall. Because the Fund’s income is
based on short-term interest rates, which can fluctuate significantly over short periods, income risk is expected to
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be high. In addition, interest rate increases can cause the price of a debt security to decrease and even lead to a
loss of principal.
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will experience significant net withdrawals of Fund shares at a
time when it cannot find willing buyers for its portfolio securities or can only sell its portfolio securities at a
material loss.
Management Risk. Poor security selection or an ineffective investment strategy could cause the LGIP-MMF to
underperform relevant benchmarks or other funds with a similar investment objective.
Issuer Risk. The LGIP-MMF is subject to the risk that debt issuers and other counterparties may not honor their
obligations. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating (e.g., a rating downgrade) or the market’s perception of an issuer’s
creditworthiness could also affect the value of the Fund’s investment in that issuer. The degree of credit risk
depends on both the financial condition of the issuer and the terms of the obligation. Also, a decline in the credit
quality of an issuer can cause the price of a money market security to decrease.
Securities Lending Risk and Reverse Repurchase Agreement Risk. The LGIP-MMF may engage in securities lending
or in reverse repurchase agreements. Securities lending and reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that
the Fund may lose money because the borrower of the Fund’s securities fails to return the securities in a timely
manner or at all or the Fund’s lending agent defaults on its obligations to indemnify the Fund, or such obligations
prove unenforceable. The Fund could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral
provided for loaned securities or a decline in the value of any investments made with cash collateral.
Risks Associated with use of Amortized Cost. The use of amortized cost valuation means that the LGIP-MMF’s
share price may vary from its market value NAV per share. In the unlikely event that the State Treasurer were to
determine that the extent of the deviation between the Fund’s amortized cost per share and its market-based NAV
per share may result in material dilution or other unfair results to shareholders, the State Treasurer may cause the
Fund to take such action as it deems appropriate to eliminate or reduce to the extent practicable such dilution or
unfair results.
An investment in the LGIP-MMF is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of
investments at $1 per share, pool participants could lose money by investing in the LGIP-MMF. There is no
assurance that the LGIP-MMF will achieve its investment objective.
Performance
The following information is intended to address the risks of investing in the LGIP-MMF. The information
illustrates changes in the performance of the LGIP-MMF’s shares from year to year. Returns are based on past
results and are not an indication of future performance. Updated performance information may be obtained on
our website at www.tre.wa.gov or by calling the LGIP toll-free at 800-331-3284.
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Local Government Investment Pool-Money Market Fund
Average Accrued Net Yield
1 Year
3 years
5 years
10 years
0.31%
0.18%
0.17%
1.28%
Transactions: LGIP-MMF
General Information
The minimum transaction size (contributions or withdrawals) for the LGIP-MMF will be five thousand dollars. The
State Treasurer may, in its sole discretion, allow for transactions of less than five thousand dollars.
Valuing Shares
The LGIP-MMF will be operated using a net asset value (NAV) calculation based on the amortized cost of all
securities held such that the securities will be valued at their acquisition cost, plus accrued income, amortized
daily.
The Fund’s NAV will be the value of a single share. NAV will normally be calculated as of the close of business of
the NYSE, usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. If the NYSE is closed on a particular day, the Fund will be priced on the
next day the NYSE is open.
5.21%
4.04%
1.59%
0.36%
0.22%
0.14%
0.17%
0.11%
0.12%
0.31%
-1.00%
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Fiscal Year-by-Year Returns: Net Yield
Local Government Investment Pool
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NAV will not be calculated and the Fund will not process contributions and withdrawals submitted on days when
the Fund is not open for business. The time at which shares are priced and until which contributions and
withdrawals are accepted is specified below and may be changed as permitted by the State Treasurer.
To the extent that the LGIP-MMF’s assets are traded in other markets on days when the Fund is not open for
business, the value of the Fund’s assets may be affected on those days. In addition, trading in some of the Fund’s
assets may not occur on days when the Fund is open for business.
Transaction Limitations
The State Treasurer reserves the right at its sole discretion to set a minimum and/or maximum transaction amount
from the LGIP-MMF and to limit the number of transactions, whether contribution, withdrawal, or transfer
permitted in a day or any other given period of time.
The State Treasurer also reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any proposed contribution, and in
particular to reject any proposed contribution made by a pool participant engaged in behavior deemed by the
State Treasurer to be abusive of the LGIP-MMF.
A pool participant may transfer funds from one LGIP-MMF account to another subject to the same time and
contribution limits as set forth in WAC 210.10.060.
Contributions deposited by ACH will be unavailable for withdrawal for a period of five business days following
receipt of funds
Contributions
Pool participants may make contributions to the LGIP-MMF on any business day. All contributions will be effected
by electronic funds to the account of the LGIP-MMF designated by the State Treasurer. It is the responsibility of
each pool participant to pay any bank charges associated with such electronic transfers. Failure to submit funds by
a pool participant after notification to the State Treasurer of an intended transfer will result in penalties. Penalties
for failure to timely submit will be assessed to the account of the pool participant responsible.
Notice of Wire contribution. To ensure same day credit, a pool participant must inform the State Treasurer of any
contribution over one million dollars no later than 9 a.m. on the same day the contribution is made. Contributions
for one million dollars or less can be requested at any time prior to 10 a.m. on the day of contribution. For all
other contributions over one million dollars that are requested prior to 10 a.m., a pool participant may receive
same day credit at the sole discretion of the State Treasurer. Contributions that receive same day credit will count,
for earnings rate purposes, as of the day in which the contribution was made. Contributions for which no notice is
received prior to 10:00 a.m. will be credited as of the following business day.
Notice of ACH contribution. A pool participant must inform the State Treasurer of any contribution submitted
through ACH no later than 2:00 p.m. on the business day before the contribution is made. Contributions that
receive same day credit will count, for earnings rate purposes, as of the day in which the contribution was made.
Contributions for which proper notice is not received as described above will not receive same day credit, but will
be credited as of the next business day from when the contribution is made. Contributions deposited by ACH will
be unavailable for withdrawal for a period of five business days following receipt of funds.
Notice of contributions may be given by calling the Local Government Investment Pool (800-331-3284) OR by
logging on to State Treasurer’s Treasury Management System (“TMS”). Please refer to the LGIP-MMF Operations
Manual for specific instructions regarding contributions to the LGIP-MMF.
Direct deposits from the State of Washington will be credited on the same business day.
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Pricing. Contribution requests received in good order will receive the NAV per unit of the LGIP-MMF next
determined after the order is accepted by the State Treasurer on that contribution date.
Withdrawals
Pool participants may withdraw funds from the LGIP-MMF on any business day. Each pool participant shall file
with the State Treasurer a letter designating the financial institution at which funds withdrawn from the LGIP-MMF
shall be deposited (the “Letter”). This Letter shall contain the name of the financial institution, the location of the
financial institution, the account name, and the account number to which funds will be deposited. This Letter shall
be signed by local officials authorized to receive and disburse funds, as described in WAC 210-10-020.
Disbursements from the LGIP-MMF will be effected by electronic funds transfer. Failure by the State Treasurer to
transmit funds to a pool participant after proper notification to the State Treasurer to disburse funds to a pool
participant may result in a bank overdraft in the pool participant's bank account. The State Treasurer will
reimburse a pool participant for such bank overdraft penalties charged to the pool participant's bank account.
Notice of Wire withdrawal. In order to withdraw funds from the LGIP-MMF, a pool participant must notify the
State Treasurer of any withdrawal over one million dollars no later than 9 a.m. on the same day the withdrawal is
made. Withdrawals for one million dollars or less can be requested at any time prior to 10 a.m. on the day of
withdrawal. For all other withdrawals from the LGIP-MMF over one million dollars that are requested prior to 10
a.m., a pool participant may receive such withdrawal on the same day it is requested at the sole discretion of the
State Treasurer. No earnings will be credited on the date of withdrawal for the amounts withdrawn. Notice of
withdrawals may be given by calling the Local Government Investment Pool (800-331-3284) OR by logging on to
TMS. Please refer to the LGIP-MMF Operations Manual for specific instructions regarding withdrawals from the
Fund.
Notice of ACH withdrawal. In order to withdraw funds from the LGIP-MMF, a pool participant must notify the
State Treasurer of any withdrawal by ACH no later than 2 p.m. on the prior business day the withdrawal is
requested. No earnings will be credited on the date of withdrawal for the amounts withdrawn.
Notice of withdrawals may be given by calling the Local Government Investment Pool (800-331-3284) OR by
logging on to TMS. Please refer to the LGIP-MMF Operations Manual for specific instructions regarding
withdrawals from the Fund.
Pricing. Withdrawal requests with respect to the LGIP-MMF received in good order will receive the NAV per unit
of the LGIP-MMF next determined after the order is accepted by the State Treasurer on that withdrawal date.
Suspension of Withdrawals. If the State Treasurer has determined that the deviation between the Fund’s
amortized cost price per share and the current net asset value per share calculated using available market
quotations (or an appropriate substitute that reflects current market conditions) may result in material dilution or
other unfair results, the State Treasurer may, if it has determined irrevocably to liquidate the Fund, suspend
withdrawals and payments of withdrawal proceeds in order to facilitate the permanent termination of the Fund in
an orderly manner. The State Treasurer will distribute proceeds in liquidation as soon as practicable, subject to the
possibility that certain assets may be illiquid, and subject to subsequent distribution, and the possibility that the
State Treasurer may need to hold back a reserve to pay expenses.
The State Treasurer also may suspend redemptions if the New York Stock Exchange suspends trading or closes, if
US bond markets are closed, or if the Securities and Exchange Commission declares an emergency. If any of these
events were to occur, it would likely result in a delay in the pool participants’ redemption proceeds.
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The State Treasurer will notify pool participants within five business days of making a determination to suspend
withdrawals and/or irrevocably liquidate the fund and the reason for such action.
Earnings and Distribution
LGIP-MMF Daily Factor
The LGIP-MMF daily factor is a net earnings figure that is calculated daily using the investment income earned
(excluding realized gains or losses) each day, assuming daily amortization and/or accretion of income of all fixed
income securities held by the Fund, less the administrative fee. The daily factor is reported on an annualized 7-day
basis, using the daily factors from the previous 7 calendar days. The reporting of a 7-day annualized yield based
solely on investment income which excludes realized gains or losses is an industry standard practice that allows for
the fair comparison of funds that seek to maintain a constant NAV of $1.00.
LGIP-MMF Actual Yield Factor
The LGIP-MMF actual yield factor is a net daily earnings figure that is calculated using the total net earnings
including realized gains and losses occurring each day, less the administrative fee.
Dividends
The LGIP-MMF’s dividends include any net realized capital gains or losses, as well as any other capital changes
other than investment income, and are declared daily and distributed monthly.
Distribution
The total net earnings of the LGIP-MMF will be declared daily and paid monthly to each pool participant’s account
in which the income was earned on a per-share basis. These funds will remain in the pool and earn additional
interest unless withdrawn and sent to the pool participant’s designated bank account as specified on the
Authorization Form. Interest earned will be distributed monthly on the first business day of the following month.
Monthly Statements and Reporting
On the first business day of every calendar month, each pool participant will be sent a monthly statement which
includes the pool participant’s beginning balance, contributions, withdrawals, transfers, administrative charges,
earnings rate, earnings, and ending balance for the preceding calendar month. Also included with the statement
will be the monthly enclosure. This report will contain information regarding the maturity structure of the portfolio
and balances broken down by security type.
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III. Management
The State Treasurer is the manager of the LGIP-MMF and has overall responsibility for the general management
and administration of the Fund. The State Treasurer has the authority to offer additional sub-pools within the LGIP
at such times as the State Treasurer deems appropriate in its sole discretion.
Administrator and Transfer Agent. The State Treasurer will serve as the administrator and transfer agent for the
Fund.
Custodian. A custodian for the Fund will be appointed in accordance with the terms of the LGIP Investment Policy.
IV. Miscellaneous
Limitation of Liability
All persons extending credit to, contracting with or having any claim against the Fund offered in this Prospectus
shall look only to the assets of the Fund that such person extended credit to, contracted with or has a claim
against, and none of (i) the State Treasurer, (ii) any subsequent sub-pool, (iii) any pool participant, (iv) the LGIP, or
(v) the State Treasurer’s officers, employees or agents (whether past, present or future), shall be liable therefor.
The determination of the State Treasurer that assets, debts, liabilities, obligations, or expenses are allocable to the
Fund shall be binding on all pool participants and on any person extending credit to or contracting with or having
any claim against the LGIP or the Fund offered in this Prospectus. There is a remote risk that a court may not
enforce these limitation of liability provisions.
Amendments
This Prospectus and the attached Investment Policy may be amended from time to time. Pool participants shall
receive notice of changes to the Prospectus and the Investment Policy. The amended and restated documents will
be posted on the State Treasurer website: www.tre.wa.gov.
Should the State Treasurer deem appropriate to offer additional sub-pools within the LGIP, said sub-pools will be
offered by means of an amendment to this prospectus.
LGIP-MMF Contact Information
Internet: www.tre.wa.gov Treasury Management System/TMS
Phone: 1-800-331-3284 (within Washington State)
Mail: Office of the State Treasurer
Local Government Investment Pool
PO Box 40200
Olympia, Washington 98504
FAX: 360-902-9044
