Current Ratings (as of April 2024)
| Type of Bonds | Fitch | Moody's | S&P Global |
| General Obligation Bonds | AAA | Aaa | AAA |
| Lease Revenue Bonds | AAA/AA+ | Aa1/Aa2 | AA+ |
| Certificates of Participation | AA+ | Aa1/Aa2 | AA+ |
| Overall City Outlook | stable | negative | negative |
Historical City GO Bond Rating Changes
| Date | Fitch | Moody's | S&P Global |
October 2023 | AA+ | Aaa | AAA |
| April 2022 | AA+ | Aaa | AAA |
February 2019 | AAA | ||
March 2018 | Aaa | ||
January 2016 | AA+ | ||
October 2013 | AA+ | ||
April 2013 | AA | ||
February 2013 | Aa1 | ||
April 2011 | AA- | ||
November 2010 | Aa2 | ||
April 2010 | AA | Aa1 | |
June 2008 | Aa2 | ||
June 2004 | AA- | ||
May 2000 | AA | ||
September 1997 | Aa3 | ||
March 1996 | AA | ||
March 1993 | AA- | ||
February 1993 | A1 |
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