10 CALIFORNIA DEBT AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION

The California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission's (CDIAC) objectives are to (1) enhance the knowledge of public officials with respect to the administration and issuance of public debt and the investment of public funds, (2) protect taxpayer's dollars, and (3) increase the public's knowledge of tools that promote economic sustainability. CDIAC achieves these objectives by performing functions in three principal areas, which include:

• Data Collection and Analysis - CDIAC serves as a clearinghouse of debt issued by public entities and nonprofit student loan corporations in California.
• Continuing Education - CDIAC provides educational seminars, workshops, and conferences to public officials on topics of public debt and investments. In addition, CDIAC provides technical assistance to public officials and taxpayers through various publications and/or direct interaction and conducts public forums to disseminate relevant information to constituents or identify public policy issues concerning the use and administration of public debt or the investment of public funds.
• Policy Research - CDIAC undertakes original research on issues related to the issuance and administration of public debt or the investment of public funds. Research results are published as reports, issue briefs, or articles and disseminated in printed and electronic forms.