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  • AP Enterprise: Schools use controversial practice for extra cash (cash-out refunding)

    04/29/2006 2:55:46 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 1 replies · 794+ views
    AP on Bakersfield Californian ^ | 4/29/06 | Bob Porterfield - ap
    A growing number of schools and community colleges in California are refinancing voter-approved bonds to raise extra cash, a practice many financial experts say puts an additional burden on taxpayers and may violate state law. The process, known as cash-out refunding, is similar to refinancing a home mortgage to lower monthly payments and take out equity in cash. It's popular because the school districts get extra money - frequently millions of dollars - without going back to the voters. Most use the money to cover construction cost overruns, but critics say California law limits the use of refunded bonds for...