N-CSR/A 1 form.htm Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. - N-CSR/A


                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

                               AMENDED FORM N-CSR
   CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES




                                    811-2677

                      (Investment Company Act File Number)


                   Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.
        _______________________________________________________________

               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



                           Federated Investors Funds
                              5800 Corporate Drive
                      Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237-7000
                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

                                 (412) 288-1900
                        (Registrant's Telephone Number)


                           John W. McGonigle, Esquire
                           Federated Investors Tower
                              1001 Liberty Avenue
                      Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
                    (Name and Address of Agent for Service)
               (Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)






                       Date of Fiscal Year End:  3/31/06


              Date of Reporting Period:  Fiscal year ended 3/31/06








ITEM 1.     REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS

Federated
World-Class Investment Manager

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.

Established 1976

29TH ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT

March 31, 2006 (Restated February 23, 2007)

Class A Shares
Class B Shares
Class C Shares

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
SHAREHOLDER EXPENSE EXAMPLE
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS SUMMARY TABLE
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FUND OFFICERS
EVALUATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY CONTRACT
VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

Not FDIC Insured * May Lose Value * No Bank Guarantee

Financial Highlights-Class A Shares
(As Restated)

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

Year Ended March 31
   
2006

   
2005

   
2004

   
2003

   
2002

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
$10.65 $10.83 $10.75 $10.22 $10.45
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income
0.46 1 0.45 0.43 1 0.47 1 0.47
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts

(0.05
)

(0.17
)

0.08


0.53


(0.23
)
   TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

0.41


0.28


0.51


1.00


0.24

Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income

(0.47
)

(0.46
)

(0.43
)

(0.47
)

(0.47
)
Net Asset Value, End of Period

$10.59


$10.65


$10.83


$10.75


$10.22

Total Return 2

3.93
%

2.64
%

4.88
%

9.91
%

2.31
%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:















Net expenses 3

0.98
%

0.93
%

0.90
%

0.91
%

0.92
%
Net investment income 3

4.28
%

4.15
%

4.04
%

4.41
%

4.53
%
Expense waiver/reimbursement 4

0.14
%

0.14
%

0.14
%

0.14
%

0.14
%
Supplemental Data:















Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$436,026

$423,632

$467,681

$466,097

$450,049

Portfolio turnover 3

23
%

28
%

43
%

51
%

33
%

1 Per share information is based on average shares outstanding.

2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year, if any, are not annualized.

3 In February 2007, the Fund restated its previously reported financial results for the past five fiscal years of the Fund related to certain residual interest tax-exempt municipal securities held by the Fund. The net expense ratios previously reported were 0.84%, 0.85%, 0.85%, 0.85% and 0.86%, respectively. The net investment income ratios previously reported were 4.31%, 4.14%, 4.03%, 4.41% and 4.52%, respectively. The portfolio turnover previously reported was 25%, 30%, 46%, 54% and 35%, respectively. This restatement has no impact on the Fund's previously reported net assets, net asset value per share or total return. See Note 9 to the Financial Statements.

4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights-Class B Shares
(As Restated)

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

Year Ended March 31
   
2006

   
2005

   
2004

   
2003

   
2002

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
$10.65 $10.83 $10.75 $10.22 $10.45
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income
0.37 1 0.38 0.34 1 0.37 1 0.38
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts

(0.05
)

(0.20
)

0.08


0.53


(0.23
)
   TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

0.32


0.18


0.42


0.90


0.15

Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income

(0.38
)

(0.36
)

(0.34
)

(0.37
)

(0.38
)
Net Asset Value, End of Period

$10.59


$10.65


$10.83


$10.75


$10.22

Total Return 2

3.01
%

1.73
%

3.95
%

8.94
%

1.41
%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:















Net expenses 3

1.87
%

1.82
%

1.79
%

1.80
%

1.81
%
Net investment income 3

3.38
%

3.26
%

3.15
%

3.52
%

3.64
%
Expense waiver/reimbursement 4

0.00
% 5

0.00
% 5

0.00
% 5

--


--

Supplemental Data:















Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$33,002


$43,150


$60,714


$77,381


$71,429

Portfolio turnover 3

23
%

28
%

43
%

51
%

33
%

1 Per share information is based on average shares outstanding.

2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year, if any, are not annualized.

3 In February 2007, the Fund restated its previously reported financial results for the past five fiscal years of the Fund related to certain residual interest tax-exempt municipal securities held by the Fund. The net expense ratios previously reported were 1.73%, 1.74%, 1.74%, 1.74% and 1.75%, respectively. The net investment income ratios previously reported were 3.41%, 3.25%, 3.14%, 3.52% and 3.63%, respectively. The portfolio turnover previously reported was 25%, 30%, 46%, 54% and 35%, respectively. This restatement has no impact on the Fund's previously reported net assets, net asset value per share or total return. See Note 9 to the Financial Statements.

4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

5 Represents less than 0.01%.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights-Class C Shares
(As Restated)

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

Year Ended March 31
   
2006

   
2005

   
2004

   
2003

   
2002

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
$10.65 $10.83 $10.75 $10.22 $10.45
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income
0.37 1 0.35 0.34 1 0.37 1 0.38
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts

(0.05
)

(0.17
)

0.08


0.53


(0.23
)
   TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

0.32


0.18


0.42


0.90


0.15

Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income

(0.38
)

(0.36
)

(0.34
)

(0.37
)

(0.38
)
Net Asset Value, End of Period

$10.59


$10.65


$10.83


$10.75


$10.22

Total Return 2

3.01
%

1.73
%

3.95
%

8.94
%

1.41
%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:















Net expenses 3

1.87
%

1.82
%

1.79
%

1.80
%

1.81
%
Net investment income 3

3.38
%

3.26
%

3.15
%

3.52
%

3.64
%
Expense waiver/reimbursement 4

0.00
% 5

0.00
% 5

0.00
% 5

--


--

Supplemental Data:















Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$13,739


$13,039


$14,486


$13,324


$9,188

Portfolio turnover 3

23
%

28
%

43
%

51
%

33
%

1 Per share information is based on average shares outstanding.

2 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year, if any, are not annualized.

3 In February 2007, the Fund restated its previously reported financial results for the past five fiscal years of the Fund related to certain residual interest tax-exempt municipal securities held by the Fund. The net expense ratios previously reported were 1.73%, 1.74%, 1.74%, 1.74% and 1.75%, respectively. The net investment income ratios previously reported were 3.41%, 3.25%, 3.14%, 3.52% and 3.63%, respectively. The portfolio turnover previously reported was 25%, 30%, 46%, 54% and 35%, respectively. This restatement has no impact on the Fund's previously reported net assets, net asset value per share or total return. See Note 9 to the Financial Statements.

4 This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

5 Represents less than 0.01%.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Shareholder Expense Example

As discussed in Note 9 to the Financial Statements, the Fund's financial statements have been restated to reflect the accounting for certain inverse floater structures that resulted in the recording of interest expense affecting the expense example below.

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or shareholder services fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from October 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


   
Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2005

   
Ending
Account Value
3/31/2006

   
Expenses Paid
During Period 1

Actual:






Class A

$1,000

$1,009.30

$4.91
Class B

$1,000

$1,004.80

$9.35
Class C

$1,000

$1,004.80

$9.35
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses):






Class A

$1,000

$1,020.04

$4.94
Class B

$1,000

$1,015.61

$9.40
Class C

$1,000

$1,015.61

$9.40

1 Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized net expense ratios multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows:

Class A
   
0.98%
Class B

1.87%
Class C

1.87%

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

The fund's total return, based on net asset value, for the 12-month reporting period was 3.93% for the fund's Class A Shares, 3.01% for the fund's Class B Shares, and 3.01% for the fund's Class C Shares. The total return of the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index, 1 the fund's benchmark index (LBMB), was 3.80% during the 12-month reporting period. The fund's total return for the most recently completed fiscal year reflected actual cash flows, transaction costs, and other expenses, which were not reflected in the total return of the LBMB.

The fund's investment strategy focused on: (a) the effective duration of its portfolio (which indicates the portfolio's sensitivity to changes in interest rates); (b) the selection of securities with different maturities (expressed by a yield curve showing the relative yield of similar securities with different maturities); (c) the allocation of the portfolio among securities of similar issuers (referred to as sectors); and (d) the credit rating of portfolio securities. 2 These were the most significant factors affecting the fund's performance relative to the LBMB.

The following discussion will focus on the performance of the fund's Class A Shares. The 3.93% total return for the Class A Shares for the reporting period consisted of 4.49% of tax-exempt dividends, and (0.56)% depreciation in the net asset value of the shares. 3

1 The LBMB is a market value-weighted index for the long-term tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa, an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have a dated-date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The LBMB is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses and other fees that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires to be reflected in the fund's performance. The LBMB is unmanaged and unlike the fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices.

3 Income may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax and state and local taxes.

MARKET OVERVIEW

During the reporting period, credit spreads, or the yield difference between "AAA" rated tax-exempt municipal bonds and bonds of lower credit quality and similar maturity, decreased as a result of both improving economic activity and the exhaustive demand for securities with higher yields. Credit spreads also became tighter to a greater extent for "BBB" rated (or comparable quality) debt than for other investment-grade rated ("AAA," "AA," "A," or comparable quality) debt (meaning that the yield on the "BBB" rated debt improved to a greater extent than for other investment-grade rated debt). 4 High-yield tax-exempt municipal debt provided strong total returns once again as investors were attracted to the significantly higher yield provided by these issues.

Long-term interest rates remained low, but showed some volatility as the bond market appeared to attempt to determine the extent of the strength of the U.S. economy, and the Federal Reserve Board's (the "Fed") intentions concerning short term interest rates. The generally low interest rate environment resulted in investors pursuing lower rated credits because of the additional yield they offer. As a result, certain revenue bond sectors outperformed the LBMB such as hospitals, industrial development, and resource recovery projects.

The Fed continued to raise short-term rates eight times over the reporting period bringing the Federal Funds Target Rate to 4.75% by the end of the reporting period. This resulted in a significant flattening of the tax-exempt municipal yield curve, with short-term interest rates rising and long-term interest rates actually declining (i.e. while securities provided higher incremental income or yield as maturities became longer, the amount of the increase in incremental income was less or flattened).

4 Investment-grade securities are securities that are rated at least "BBB" or unrated securities of a comparable quality. Non-investment-grade securities are securities that are not rated at least "BBB" or unrated securities of a comparable quality. Credit ratings are an indication of the risk that a security will default. They do not protect a security from credit risk. Lower-rated bonds typically offer higher yields to help compensate investors for the increased risk associated with them. Among these risks are lower creditworthiness, greater price volatility, more risk to principal and income than with higher-rated securities and increased possibilities of default.

DURATION 5

As determined at the end of the reporting period, the fund's dollar-weighted average duration for the reporting period was 5.61 years. Duration management is a significant component of the fund's investment strategy. The shorter a fund's duration relative to an index, the less its net asset value will react as interest rates change. The fund attempted to maintain duration equal to the duration of the LBMB and the fund's peer groups, as interest rates were volatile during the reporting period. The fund used forward settling municipal interest rate swaps and Treasury futures contracts to adjust portfolio duration. Their use during the reporting period provided mixed results and negatively impacted the fund's performance.

MATURITY

During the reporting period, the fund concentrated on purchasing tax-exempt bonds with maturities of 20 years and longer. These maturities provided the most attractive opportunities for yield because of the yield curve's flattening, but still positively sloping shape. A yield curve is considered positively sloping when the yield progressively increases as you move into longer maturities. Bonds with longer maturities (15 to 20 years and longer) provided better returns as the yield curve flattened and the yields on longer maturities did not increase as much as bonds with shorter final maturities or actually declined over the period. Even though the fund increased its holdings of 20-year and longer maturities, it was still underweighted relative to the LBMB. This contributed to relative underperformance of the fund compared to the LBMB.

5 Duration is a measure of a security's price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Securities with longer durations are more sensitive to changes in interest rates than securities with shorter durations. For purposes of this Management's Discussion of Fund Performance, duration is determined using a third-party analytical system.

SECTOR

During the 12-month reporting period, the fund allocated more of its portfolio to securities issued by hospitals, industrial development projects, and higher education institutions. The fund allocated less of the portfolio to general obligation bonds issued by cities, states, and school districts. These allocations helped the fund's performance due to the higher yields available in the over-weighted sectors and the smaller increase in the price of general obligation bonds as compared to other sectors. The fund also allocated more of the portfolio to pre-refunded municipal bonds (bonds for which the principal and interest payments are secured or guaranteed by cash or US treasury securities held in an escrow account). The exposure to pre-refunded bonds had a negative impact on performance due to the smaller increase in price of pre-refunded bonds as compared to other sectors.

CREDIT QUALITY

With the continued decrease in credit spreads, and the tightening of credit spreads to a greater extent for "BBB" rated (or comparable quality) debt, the fund's overweight, relative to the LBMB, in "BBB" rated debt during the reporting period benefited the fund's performance as the yield on "BBB" rated debt improved to a greater extent than for other investment-grade securities. Yield spreads between "AAA" rated and "BBB" rated tax-exempt municipal debt declined by 25 basis points for bonds with ten years to maturity. However, the fund's minimal exposure to high-yield, tax-exempt municipal debt impacted performance negatively, as this sector of the market continued to perform well over the reporting period as the demand for high-yield municipal debt actually increased.

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT - CLASS A SHARES

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 1 in Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (Class A Shares) (the "Fund") from March 31, 1996 to March 31, 2006, compared to the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMB) 2 and the Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Average (LGMFA). 3

Average Annual Total Returns 4 for the Period Ended 3/31/2006
   


1 Year

(0.73
)%
5 Years

3.74
%
10 Years

4.21
%

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what it stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured. Total returns shown include the maximum sales charges of 4.50%.

1 Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund after deducting the maximum sales charge of 4.50% ($10,000 investment minus $450 sales charge = $9,550). The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The LBMB and the LGMFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.

2 The LBMB is a market value-weighted index for the long-term, tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa, an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have a dated-date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The LBMB is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses and other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the fund's performance. The LBMB is unmanaged and unlike the fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

3 The LGMFA represents the average of the total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling in the respective category indicated, and is not adjusted to reflect any sales charges. However, these total returns are reported net of expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in a fund's performance.

4 Total returns quoted reflect all applicable sales charges.

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT - CLASS B SHARES

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 1 in Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (Class B Shares) (the "Fund") from March 31, 1996 to March 31, 2006, compared to the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMB) 2 and the Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Average (LGMFA). 3

Average Annual Total Returns 4 for the Period Ended 3/31/2006
   


1 Year

(2.46
)%
5 Years

3.43
%
10 Years

3.94
%

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured. Total returns shown include the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.50% as applicable.

1 Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The ending value of the Fund does not reflect a contingent deferred sales charge on any redemptions over seven years from the purchase date. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 5.50% on any redemption less than one year from the purchase date. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The LBMB and LGMFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.

2 The LBMB is a market value-weighted index for the long-term, tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa, an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have a dated-date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The LBMB is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses and other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the fund's performance. The LBMB is unmanaged and unlike the fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

3 The LGMFA represents the average of the total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling in the respective category indicated, and is not adjusted to reflect any sales charges. However, these total returns are reported net of expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in a fund's performance.

4 Total returns quoted reflect all applicable contingent deferred sales charges.

GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT - CLASS C SHARES

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000 1 in Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (Class C Shares) (the "Fund") from March 31,1996 to March 31, 2006, compared to the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index (LBMB) 2 and the Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Average (LGMFA). 3

Average Annual Total Returns 4 for the Period Ended 3/31/2006
   

1 Year

0.98%
5 Years

3.56%
10 Years

3.66%

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured. Total returns shown include the maximum sales charge of 1.00%, and the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge as applicable.

1 Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund after deducting the maximum sales charge of 1.00% ($10,000 investment minus $100 sales charge = $9,900). A 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge would be applied to any redemption less than one year from the purchase date. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The LBMB and the LGMFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.

2 The LBMB is a market value-weighted index for the long-term, tax-exempt bond market. To be included in the index, bonds must have a minimum credit rating of Baa, an outstanding par value of at least $7 million and be issued as part of a transaction of at least $75 million. The bonds must be fixed rate, have a dated-date after December 31, 1990, and must be at least one year from their maturity date. The LBMB is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses and other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the fund's performance. The LBMB is unmanaged and unlike the fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

3 The LGMFA represents the average of the total returns reported by all of the mutual funds designated by Lipper, Inc. as falling in the respective category indicated, and is not adjusted to reflect any sales charges. However, these total returns are reported net of expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in a fund's performance.

4 Total returns quoted reflect all applicable sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges.

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month-end performance and after-tax returns, visit FederatedInvestors.com or call 1-800-341-7400.

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table 1

At March 31, 2006, the Fund's sector composition 2 was as follows:

Sector
   
Percentage of
Total Net Assets

Insured

31.2
%
Refunded

20.0
%
Hospital

15.2
%
IDB/PCR

7.1
%
General Obligation-State

4.1
%
Electric and Gas

3.8
%
Senior Care

3.6
%
Education

3.2
%
General Obligation--Local

3.1
%
Single Family Housing

3.0
%
Special Tax

3.0
%
Tobacco

2.0
%
Other 3

6.7
%
Other Assets and Liabilities--Net 4

(6.0
)%
   TOTAL

100.0
%

1 Certain percentages have been restated. See Note 9 to the Financial Statements.

2 Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying borrower, as determined by the Fund's adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party, such as a guarantor, sector classifications are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the third-party (other than a bond insurer), as determined by the Fund's adviser. Securities that are insured by a bond insurer are assigned to the "Insured" sector. Prerefunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed funds, usually U.S. government securities.

3 For purposes of this table, sector classifications which constitute less than 2.0% of the Fund's total net assets have been aggregated under the designation "Other".

4 Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Portfolio of Investments
(As Restated, see Note 9)

March 31, 2006

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--104.9%
Alabama-1.4%
$ 1,000,000 Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.15%), 11/1/2016
$ 1,042,160
1,400,000 Camden, AL IDB, Exempt Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 6.13% (Weyerhaeuser Co.), 12/1/2024
1,544,312
3,000,000 Mobile County, AL IDA, IDRBs (Series 2000), 6.88% TOBs (Ipsco, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 5/1/2010
3,196,380
1,000,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, UT GO Warrants, 5.75% (Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 1/1/2020


1,074,360

   TOTAL


6,857,212

Arizona-0.8%
1,810,000 Show Low, AZ IDA, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Navapache Regional Medical Center)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2030
1,853,096
2,000,000 Show Low, AZ IDA, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Navapache Regional Medical Center)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2035


2,041,380

   TOTAL


3,894,476

Arkansas-0.2%
1,000,000 Jefferson County, AR, Hospital Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds (Series 2001), 5.80% (Jefferson Regional Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 6/1/2021


1,059,270

California-9.7%
1,825,000 California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.00% (California College of the Arts), 6/1/2030
1,826,204
1,000,000 California PCFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A-2), 5.40% (Waste Management, Inc.), 4/1/2025
1,039,800
3,000,000 California PCFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2005C), 5.13% (Waste Management, Inc.), 11/1/2023
3,086,550
3,940,000 California State Department of Veteran Affairs, Home Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series 1997C), 5.50%, 12/1/2019
4,121,752
10,000,000 1 California State, (California State Fiscal Recovery Fund), Economic Recovery Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.250%, 7/1/2013
10,831,700
1,585,000 California State, UT GO Bonds, 5.75% (United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2010 @101), 5/1/2030
1,720,057
1,665,000 California State, UT GO Bonds, 5.75%, 5/1/2030
1,786,561
Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
California-continued
$ 3,000,000 California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.13% (Original Issue Yield: 5.16%), 4/1/2023
$ 3,141,210
2,000,000 California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.32%), 11/1/2025
2,117,780
1,495,000 California Statewide Communities Development Authority, COP, 6.00% (Sutter Health)/(FSA INS), 8/15/2013
1,610,040
1,930,000 California Statewide Communities Development Authority, COP, 6.00% (SutterHealth)/(FSA INS), 8/15/2015
2,092,563
2,000,000 Chula Vista, CA, IDRBs (Series 1992D), 5.00% (San Diego Gas & Electric Company), 12/1/2027
2,047,860
1,000,000 Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, (Series A-4), 7.80%, 6/1/2042
1,193,390
3,000,000 Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Asset Backed Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A-1), 6.75% (Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 6/1/2039
3,360,600
1,350,000 Poway, CA Unified School District, Special Tax Bonds (Series 2005), 5.13% (Community Facilities District No. 6 (4S Ranch))/(Original Issue Yield: 5.21%), 9/1/2035
1,356,453
1,250,000 Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, 5.00% (Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2035
1,276,650
1,500,000 University of California, General Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 5.13% (AMBACINS), 5/15/2020
1,592,280
2,500,000 University of California, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.25% (UCLA Medical Center)/(AMBAC INS), 5/15/2030


2,637,975

   TOTAL


46,839,425

Colorado-1.5%
760,000 Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.25% (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.48%), 6/1/2034
773,475
430,000 Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.25% (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society), 6/1/2023
446,796
5,000,000 Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.25% (Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.), 12/1/2025
5,102,250
1,000,000 Westminster, CO, Sales & Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series A), 5.60%, 12/1/2016


1,048,030

   TOTAL


7,370,551

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Connecticut-0.4%
$ 600,000 Connecticut State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005C), 5.13% (Eastern Connecticut Health Network)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 7/1/2030
$ 622,098
1,000,000 New Haven, CT, UT GO Bonds, (Series B), 5.75% (United States Treasury PRF 11/1/2009 @101)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.83%), 11/1/2018


1,078,690

   TOTAL


1,700,788

Delaware-0.7%
800,000 Delaware Health Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.50% (Beebe Medical Center), 6/1/2024
842,384
2,500,000 Delaware State, UT GO (Series 2000A), 5.25% (United States Treasury PRF 4/1/2010 @100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 4/1/2016


2,647,625

   TOTAL


3,490,009

District of Columbia-1.3%
6,000,000 1 District of Columbia, UT GO Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.000% 6/1/2023


6,255,000

Florida-3.1%
1,000,000 Broward County, FL Educational Facilities Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2004B), 5.50% (Nova Southeastern University), 4/1/2024
1,042,540
665,000 Florida State Board of Education Administration, UT GO Capital Outlay Bonds, 9.13% (Florida State)/(Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.173%), 6/1/2014
893,527
4,335,000 Florida State Board of Education Administration, UT GO Capital Outlay Bonds, 9.13% (Florida State)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.173%), 6/1/2014
5,415,802
3,000,000 Florida State, UT GO Bonds, Broward County Expressway Authority, 10.00% (Escrowed in Treasuries COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 10.105%), 7/1/2014
3,980,490
1,000,000 Miami-Dade County, FL Expressway Authority, Toll System Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (FGIC INS), 7/1/2013
1,092,810
2,255,000 St. Johns County, FL IDA, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.85% (Presbyterian Retirement Communities), 8/1/2024


2,412,016

   TOTAL


14,837,185

Georgia-2.7%
5,000,000 Atlanta, GA Airport Passenger Facilities Charge Revenue, Passenger Facilities Charge Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (FSA INS), 1/1/2034
5,138,750
615,000 Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation Bonds (Series 2005B), 5.60% (Eastside Tax Allocation District)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.65%), 1/1/2030
630,196
1,850,000 Bibb County, GA Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 1991 IR-1), 4.85% (Temple-Inland, Inc.), 12/1/2009
1,875,918
Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Georgia-continued
$ 1,000,000 Chatham County, GA Hospital Authority, Hospital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.75% (Memorial Health University Medical Center), 1/1/2029
$ 1,065,460
2,000,000 Floyd County, GA Development Authority, Environmental Revenue Bonds, 5.70% (Temple-Inland, Inc.), 12/1/2015
2,097,960
2,000,000 Savannah, GA EDA, Revenue Bonds, 6.80% (Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc.)/(United States Treasury PRF 10/1/2009 @102), 10/1/2019


2,220,060

   TOTAL


13,028,344

Illinois-1.8%
1,000,000 Chicago, IL Public Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 7.00% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.125%), 1/1/2020
1,264,900
1,500,000 Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (OSF Health Care Systems)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 11/15/2023
1,542,840
3,750,000 Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Illinois Institute of Technology), 4/1/2031
3,811,988
1,000,000 Illinois Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 5.05% (Waste Management, Inc.), 8/1/2029
998,570
1,000,000 Lake County, IL Community School District No. 116, UT GO Bonds, 7.60% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 2/1/2014


1,237,920

   TOTAL


8,856,218

Indiana-3.9%
1,000,000 Indiana Development Finance Authority, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, 5.25% TOBs (Marathon Oil Corp.) Mandatory Tender 12/2/2011
1,061,670
3,000,000 Indiana Health & Educational Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.25% (Baptist Homes of Indiana), 11/15/2035
3,004,530
2,000,000 Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.25% (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), 3/1/2025
2,145,380
1,000,000 Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.25% (Floyd Memorial Hospital, IN)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 2/15/2022
1,016,730
2,200,000 Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.38% (Deaconess Hospital)/(AMBAC INS), 3/1/2029
2,335,960
1,140,000 Indiana State HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.30% (GNMA COL Home Mortgage Program GTD), 7/1/2022
1,171,304
1,500,000 Indiana State Office Building Commission Capitol Complex, Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 7.40% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.488%), 7/1/2015
1,843,740
Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Indiana-continued
$ 2,500,000 Indianapolis, IN Airport Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.10% (FedEx Corp.), 1/15/2017
$ 2,585,825
1,500,000 Indianapolis, IN Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series D), 6.75% (United States Treasury COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.90%), 2/1/2014
1,714,920
2,000,000 St. Joseph County, IN Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.38% (Madison Center Obligated Group), 2/15/2034


2,008,820

   TOTAL


18,888,879

Iowa-0.2%
1,000,000 Scott County, IA, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.63% (Ridgecrest Village), 11/15/2018


1,025,880

Kansas-0.3%
1,150,000 University of Kansas Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (KU Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.62%), 9/1/2022


1,214,745

Louisiana-1.6%
5,000,000 De Soto Parish, LA Environmental Improvement Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 4.75% (International Paper Co.), 3/1/2019
4,854,600
3,000,000 St. James Parish, LA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 7.70% (IMC Phosphates Co.)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.75%), 10/1/2022


3,003,150

   TOTAL


7,857,750

Massachusetts-5.1%
5,000,000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO Bonds (Series 2000B), 6.00% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2010 @100), 6/1/2016
5,442,000
1,830,000 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Transportation System, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.75% (United States Treasury PRF 7/1/2010 @100), 7/1/2016
1,976,912
170,000 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Transportation System, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.75%, 7/1/2016
182,403
2,000,000 Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.38% (Northern Berkshire Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.60%), 7/1/2034
2,100,400
790,000 Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002D), 6.35% (Milford Whitinsville Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.38%), 7/15/2032
832,605
1,000,000 Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002D), 6.50% (Milford Whitinsville Hospital), 7/15/2023
1,081,700
Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Massachusetts-continued
$ 4,550,000 Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005E), 5.00% (Emerson Hospital)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 8/15/2025
$ 4,666,162
2,000,000 Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Seven Hills Foundation & Affiliates)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 9/1/2035
2,031,460
1,250,000 Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 5.45% (Waste Management, Inc.), 6/1/2014
1,321,138
40,000 Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, Program Bonds (Series 6) Revenue Bonds Unrefunded, 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 8/1/2019
42,319
2,460,000 Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, Program Series 6 Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (United States Treasury PRF 8/1/2010 @101)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 8/1/2009
2,633,258
1,000,000 Springfield, MA, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 5.00% (FSA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.12%), 11/15/2018
1,043,290
1,000,000 Sterling, MA, UT GO Bonds, 6.00% (FGIC INS), 2/15/2020


1,089,310

   TOTAL


24,442,957

Michigan-4.4%
2,090,000 Cornell Township MI, Economic Development Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.88% (MeadWestvaco Corp.)/(United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2012 @100), 5/1/2018
2,320,255
2,515,000 Delta County, MI Economic Development Corp., Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 6.25% (MeadWestvaco Corp.)/ (United States Treasury PRF 4/15/2012 @100), 4/15/2027
2,839,888
1,000,000 Dexter, MI Community Schools, UT GO Bonds, 5.10% (FGIC INS), 5/1/2018
1,078,660
500,000 Gaylord, MI Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 6.20% (Otsego Memorial Hospital Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.45%), 1/1/2025
513,380
150,000 Gaylord, MI Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 6.50% (Otsego Memorial Hospital Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.70%), 1/1/2037
154,701
2,000,000 Kent Hospital Finance Authority, MI, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.00% (Metropolitan Hospital), 7/1/2035
2,142,360
2,390,000 Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 5.88% (Clean Water Revolving Fund)/(United States Treasury PRF 10/1/2010 @101), 10/1/2015
2,620,802
2,595,000 Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000), 5.88% (Drinking Water Revolving Fund)/(United States Treasury PRF 10/1/2010 @101), 10/1/2015
2,839,968
Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Michigan-continued
$ 1,500,000 Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.00% (Oakwood Obligated Group), 4/1/2022
$ 1,627,275
1,000,000 Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.50% (Crittenton Hospital, MI)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.67%), 3/1/2022
1,054,580
1,000,000 Michigan State Strategic Fund, Refunding Revenue PCR Bonds (Series C), 5.45% (Detroit Edison Co.), 9/1/2029
1,025,560
2,000,000 Michigan State, Environmental Protection Program UT GO Bonds, 5.25% (United States Treasury PRF 11/1/2010 @100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.34%), 11/1/2018
2,127,180
1,000,000 Northern Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, 5.13% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 12/1/2020


1,034,190

   TOTAL


21,378,799

Minnesota-0.2%
1,000,000 St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 5.70% (Health East, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.756%), 11/1/2015


1,028,760

Mississippi-0.4%
2,050,000 Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Refunding PCR Bonds, 5.90% (System Energy Resources, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.93%), 5/1/2022


2,071,320

Missouri-0.4%
655,000 Kansas City, MO IDA, MFH Revenue Bonds, 6.70% (Woodbridge Apartments Project), 8/1/2015
646,013
1,335,000 Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.00% (Branson, MO), 6/1/2035


1,340,754

   TOTAL


1,986,767

Nevada-0.4%
1,000,000 Henderson, NV, Health Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.63% (Catholic Healthcare West)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.72%), 7/1/2024
1,061,170
250,000 Henderson, NV, Local Improvement District No. T-16 LT Obligation Improvement Bonds, 5.10% (Falls at Lake Las Vegas LID No. T-16)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.15%), 3/1/2022
250,833
600,000 Henderson, NV, Local Improvement District No. T-16 LT Obligation Improvement Bonds, 5.13% (Falls at Lake Las Vegas LID No. T-16)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.20%), 3/1/2025


601,524

   TOTAL


1,913,527

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
New Hampshire-0.4%
$ 1,685,000 New Hampshire Higher Educational & Health Facilities Authority, Health Care System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.38% (Covenant Health Systems)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 7/1/2024

$
1,756,646

New Jersey-4.1%
1,100,000 New Jersey EDA, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 5.75% (Winchester Gardens at Ward Homestead)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 11/1/2024
1,170,367
5,000,000 New Jersey EDA, School Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2003F), 5.00% (New Jersey State)/(United States Treasury PRF 6/15/2013 @100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.08%), 6/15/2026
5,345,550
650,000 New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2005A), 5.50% (Children's Specialized Hospital), 7/1/2030
671,834
10,000,000 1 New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.500%, 12/15/2016
11,083,700
1,500,000 Newark, NJ Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.25% (Port Authority-Port Newark Marine Terminal)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 1/1/2022


1,598,070

   TOTAL


19,869,521

New Mexico-0.9%
4,000,000 New Mexico State Finance Authority Transportation Revenue, Senior Lien Transportation Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.25% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/15/2024


4,285,840

New York-16.6%
700,000 Albany County, NY IDA, IDRBs (Series 2004A), 5.63% (Albany College of Pharmacy), 12/1/2034
731,668
2,000,000 Hempstead Town, NY IDA, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Adelphi University), 10/1/2035
2,044,020
2,000,000 Hempstead Town, NY IDA, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Hofstra University), 7/1/2018
2,105,680
10,000,000 1 Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, (New York State), MTA State Service Contract Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.500%, 1/1/2019
10,861,900
3,000,000 2 New York City, NY IDA, Liberty Revenue Bonds (Series A), 6.25% (7 World Trade Center LLC), 3/1/2015
3,154,770
4,000,000 New York City, NY IDA, Special Airport Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 5.50% (Airis JFK I LLC Project at JFK International)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.65%), 7/1/2028
4,048,680
Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
New York-continued
$ 300,000 New York City, NY IDA, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Terminal One Group Association), 1/1/2024
$ 317,373
3,000,000 New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Fiscal 2005 Series C), 5.00%, 6/15/2030
3,111,840
3,000,000 New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000C), 5.50% (United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2010 @101)/ (Original Issue Yield: 5.68%), 11/1/2020
3,234,570
15,000,000 1 New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Fiscal 2006 Series G), 5.000%, 8/1/2018
16,017,060
2,000,000 New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2003J), 5.50%, 6/1/2023
2,149,100
800,000 New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.00% (Rochester General Hospital)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2035
822,176
2,500,000 New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.50% (University of Rochester, NY)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 7/1/2016
2,659,450
5,000,000 3 New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (State University of New York)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 5/15/2016
5,467,650
1,510,000 New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL), 6/15/2014
1,574,024
990,000 New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Revenue Bonds, 5.25%, 6/15/2014
1,030,907
3,315,000 New York State Mortgage Agency, Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Twenty Ninth Series), 5.40%, 10/1/2022
3,420,881
1,250,000 2 New York State Thruway Authority, Drivers (Series 1069), 9.55% (New York State Thruway Authority-Highway & Bridge Trust Fund)/(AMBAC INS), 4/1/2013
1,535,738
4,000,000 New York State Thruway Authority, Local Highway & Bridge Service Contract Revenue Bonds (Series A-2), 5.38% (New York State)/(United States Treasury PRF 4/1/2008 @101), 4/1/2016
4,176,240
1,015,000 Suffolk County, NY Water Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Escrowed in Treasuries COL), 6/1/2014
1,148,401
1,985,000 Suffolk County, NY Water Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2014
2,253,670
2,000,000 TSASC, Inc. NY, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2006-1), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.125%), 6/1/2026
1,972,360
5,320,000 Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, General Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series 1999B), 5.75% (Escrowed in Treasuries COL), 1/1/2015


5,696,337

   TOTAL


79,534,495

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
North Carolina-1.8%
$ 2,000,000 Gaston County, NC Industrial Facilities and PCFA, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, 5.75% (National Gypsum Co.), 8/1/2035
$ 2,093,340
3,000,000 North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series D), 5.13% (Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 1/1/2023
3,095,550
1,725,000 North Carolina HFA, Home Ownership Revenue Bonds (Series 13-A), 5.25%, 1/1/2022
1,767,746
1,600,000 North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.80% (Arc of North Carolina Projects), 10/1/2034


1,694,624

   TOTAL


8,651,260

Ohio-4.4%
1,700,000 Cleveland, OH Municipal School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.25% (FSAINS), 12/1/2024
1,811,333
400,000 Franklin County, OH Health Care Facilities, Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.13% (Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 7/1/2035
402,840
3,000,000 Franklin County, OH Health Care Facilities, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.64%), 7/1/2017
3,066,810
585,000 Ohio HFA, Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A-2), 5.50% (GNMACOL Home Mortgage Program LOC), 9/1/2022
609,822
4,000,000 Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.00% (Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.), 12/1/2013
4,145,480
4,135,000 Ohio State, Infrastructure Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 1999A), 5.75% (United States Treasury PRF 2/1/2010 @101), 2/1/2017
4,472,581
5,500,000 Ohio State, Infrastructure Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series A), 5.50% (United States Treasury PRF 2/1/2010 @101)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.65%), 2/1/2019
5,900,345
775,000 Toledo-Lucas County, OH Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004C), 6.38% (Northwest Ohio Bond Fund), 11/15/2032


836,380

   TOTAL


21,245,591

Oklahoma-0.2%
1,000,000 Tulsa, OK Industrial Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 6.00% (University of Tulsa)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 10/1/2016


1,121,380

Oregon-0.3%
1,500,000 Clackamas County, OR Hospital Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2001), 5.25% (Legacy Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 5/1/2021


1,567,350

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Pennsylvania-6.0%
$ 3,000,000 Allegheny County, PA HDA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2000B), 9.25% (West Penn Allegheny Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.70%), 11/15/2030
$ 3,580,230
1,280,000 Allegheny County, PA HDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.13% (South Hills Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 5/1/2029
1,209,625
1,085,000 Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.50% (United States Steel Corp.), 11/1/2016
1,119,926
8,000,000 1 Delaware Valley, PA Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.750%, 7/1/2017
8,904,560
2,000,000 Pennsylvania HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds (Series 2002-73A), 5.45%, 10/1/2032
2,052,660
1,000,000 Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.00% (UPMC Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 1/15/2022
1,085,470
5,000,000 Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.25% (UPMC Health System), 1/15/2016
5,492,500
1,000,000 Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.25% (Philadelphia University)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.32%), 6/1/2032
1,016,250
3,480,000 Philadelphia, PA Redevelopment Authority, Neighborhood Transformation Revenue Bonds (Series 2005C), 5.00% (FGIC INS), 4/15/2030
3,602,774
1,000,000 Pittsburgh & Allegheny County PA, Public Auditorium Hotel Room Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.15%), 2/1/2017


1,040,910

   TOTAL


29,104,905

Puerto Rico-1.0%
4,500,000 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series II), 5.25% (XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.27%), 7/1/2022


4,815,630

Rhode Island-0.6%
340,000 Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds, 6.38% (Lifespan Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.58%), 8/15/2021
372,592
2,160,000 Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds, 6.38% (Lifespan Obligated Group)/(United States Treasury PRF 8/15/2012 @100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.58%), 8/15/2021


2,458,296

   TOTAL


2,830,888

South Carolina-1.5%
1,395,000 Lexington County, SC Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 6.00% (Lexington Medical Center), 5/1/2019
1,533,440
2,850,000 South Carolina, EDA, EDRBs, (Series 2002A), 5.50% (Bon Secours Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 11/15/2023
2,981,585
2,795,000 South Carolina, EDA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.63% (Bon Secours Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.84%), 11/15/2030


2,925,946

   TOTAL


7,440,971

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
South Dakota-1.0%
$ 2,225,000 South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Home Ownership Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2002C), 5.35%, 5/1/2022
$ 2,323,701
2,420,000 South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Multiple Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.15% (FSA INS), 11/1/2020


2,524,350

   TOTAL


4,848,051

Tennessee-1.5%
1,000,000 Harpeth Valley Utilities District, TN, Revenue Bonds, 5.05% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.08%), 9/1/2020
1,032,780
1,880,000 Shelby County, TN Health Education & Housing Facilities Board, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.50% (Methodist Healthcare)/(United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2012 @100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.57%), 9/1/2021
2,159,988
1,120,000 Shelby County, TN Health Education & Housing Facilities Board, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 6.50% (Methodist Healthcare)/(United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2012 @100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.57%), 9/1/2021
1,286,802
935,000 Sullivan County, TN Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board, Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Wellmont Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.45%), 9/1/2022
1,058,140
1,565,000 Sullivan County, TN Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board, Revenue Bonds, 6.25% (Wellmont Health System)/(United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2012 @101)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.45%), 9/1/2022


1,771,111

   TOTAL


7,308,821

Texas-7.8%
4,600,000 Austin, TX Electric Utility System, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 11/15/2022
4,878,438
3,965,000 Brazos River Authority, TX, Refunding PCR Bonds (Series 2001C), 5.75% TOBs (TXU Energy Company LLC), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2011
4,192,115
2,845,000 Cedar Hill, TX ISD, School Building UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (PSFGINS), 2/15/2030
2,923,067
2,000,000 Comal County, TX HFDC, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.13% (McKenna Memorial Hospital)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.28%), 2/1/2022
2,134,680
3,000,000 Decatur, TX Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 7.00% (Wise Regional Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.125%), 9/1/2025
3,249,330
2,200,000 Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 1997A), 6.00% (Memorial Hospital System)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. LOC), 6/1/2011
2,419,032
4,000,000 Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 1997A), 6.00% (Memorial Hospital System)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. LOC), 6/1/2012
4,443,520
600,000 Matagorda County, TX Navigation District No. 1, COL Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.60% (Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric), 3/1/2027
627,684
Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Texas-continued
$ 2,300,000 Port of Corpus Christi, TX IDC, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series C), 5.40% (Valero Energy Corp.), 4/1/2018
$ 2,396,416
2,165,000 Richardson, TX Hospital Authority, Refunding & Improvement Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.88% (Richardson Regional Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.05%), 12/1/2024
2,312,653
1,000,000 Sabine River Authority, TX, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2001C), 5.20% (TXU Energy Company LLC), 5/1/2028
1,021,910
1,000,000 Sam Rayburn, TX Municipal Power Agency, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.00%, 10/1/2021
1,056,050
5,000,000 Texas State Affordable Housing Corp., MFH Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.40% (American Housing Foundation)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 9/1/2022
5,021,750
1,000,000 Texas Water Development Board, State Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds, (Series B), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.28%), 7/15/2019


1,024,170

   TOTAL


37,700,815

Utah-3.8%
13,500,000 Salt Lake City, UT Hospital Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series A), 8.13% (IHC Hospitals Inc., UT)/(Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/ (Original Issue Yield: 8.17%), 5/15/2015
16,089,300
2,000,000 Utah County, UT IDA, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, 5.05% TOBs (Marathon Oil Corp.), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2011


2,102,440

   TOTAL


18,191,740

Virginia-3.3%
3,000,000 Chesapeake, VA IDA, PCR Bonds, 5.25% (Virginia Electric & Power Co.), 2/1/2008
3,017,580
5,000,000 Richmond, VA, UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (FSA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.58%),1/15/2018
5,380,800
3,000,000 Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., VA, Revenue Bonds, 5.63% (Original Issue Yield: 5.78%), 6/1/2037
3,080,790
3,900,000 Virginia Peninsula Port Authority, Coal Terminal Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2003), 6.00% (Brinks Co. (The)), 4/1/2033


4,177,056

   TOTAL


15,656,226

Washington-4.1%
4,500,000 Port of Seattle, WA, Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 1999A), 5.25% (FGIC INS), 9/1/2021
4,748,850
1,000,000 Seattle, WA Water System, Revenue Bonds, 5.25%, 3/1/2013
1,036,480
1,235,000 Skagit County, WA Public Hospital District No. 1, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.50% (Skagit Valley Hospital), 12/1/2030
1,259,947
5,595,000 Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Lease Revenue COP, 5.13% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 7/1/2013
5,812,366
6,675,000 Washington State, UT GO Bonds, (Series A), 5.63% (Original Issue Yield: 5.66%), 7/1/2022


7,116,151

   TOTAL


19,973,794

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

MUNICIPAL BONDS--continued
Wisconsin-4.4%
$ 1,000,000 Marinette County, WI, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 6.50% (FGIC INS), 9/1/2018
$ 1,110,810
1,780,000 Wisconsin Housing & EDA, Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2002C), 5.35% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 11/1/2022
1,840,965
5,500,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.75% (Wheaton Franciscan HealthCare)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.96%), 8/15/2025
5,855,245
300,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.50% (Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.583%), 6/1/2024
314,442
430,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.75% (Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.82%), 6/1/2034
457,537
2,000,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.75% (Fort Healthcare, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.84%), 5/1/2029
2,127,340
1,340,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.75% (Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.95%), 8/15/2034
1,449,197
2,650,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.25% (Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.28%), 3/1/2035
2,574,661
2,000,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Synergy Health, Inc.)/ (Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 11/15/2023
2,166,000
1,630,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)/ (Original Issue Yield: 6.15%), 7/1/2030
1,707,360
1,250,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2006A), 5.13% (Marshfield Clinic, WI), 2/15/2026
1,270,750
500,000 Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2006A), 5.38% (Marshfield Clinic, WI), 2/15/2034


517,550

   TOTAL


21,391,857

Wyoming-0.7%
2,000,000 Sweetwater County, WY, Solid Waste Disposal Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.60% (FMC Corp.), 12/1/2035
2,073,880
1,000,000 University of Wyoming, University Facilities Improvement Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.70%), 6/1/2019


1,049,360

   TOTAL


3,123,240

   TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $482,793,674)


506,416,883

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--0.8% 4
Alaska-0.4%
1,700,000 Valdez, AK Marine Terminal, (Series 2003B) Daily VRDNs (BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc.)/(BP PLC GTD), 3.19%, 4/3/2006


1,700,000

Principal
Amount

   

   

Value

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued 4
California-0.0%
$ 200,000 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, (Series 2001 B-1) Weekly VRDNs (Dexia Credit Local LIQ), 3.18%, 4/6/2006

$
200,000

Massachusetts-0.4%
2,100,000 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (Series 2000A) Daily VRDNs (Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg (GTD) LIQ), 3.18%, 4/3/2006


2,100,000

   TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (AT COST)


4,000,000

OTHER--0.3%
1,500,000 2 GMAC Municipal Mortgage Trust, Pfd., (Series B-2), 5.50%, 10/31/2040 (IDENTIFIED COST $1,500,000)


1,504,245

   TOTAL MUNICIPAL INVESTMENTS--106.0%
(IDENTIFIED COST $488,293,674) 5



511,921,128

   OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--(6.0)%


(29,153,772
)
   TOTAL NET ASSETS--100%

$
482,767,356

Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 9.7% of the portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value (percentage is unaudited).

1 Underlying security in inverse floater structure (see Note 2).

2 Denotes a restricted security, including securities purchased under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, all of which have been deemed liquid by criteria approved by the Fund's Board of Directors, unless registered under the Act or exempted from registration, may only be sold to qualified institutional investors. At March 31, 2006, these securities amounted to $6,194,752 which represents 1.3% of total net assets.

3 Pledged as collateral to ensure the Fund is able to satisfy the obligations of its outstanding short futures contracts.

4 Current rate and next reset date shown for Variable Rate Demand Notes.

5 The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $452,644,359.

At March 31, 2006, the Fund had the following outstanding futures contracts.

Contracts
   
Number
of Contracts

   
Notional
Value

   
Expiration
Date

   
Unrealized
Appreciation

6 U.S. Treasury Note 10 Year Futures

100

$(10,639,063)

June 2006

$129,273

6 Non-income producing security.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at March 31, 2006.

The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:

AMBAC --American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation
COL --Collateralized
COP --Certificate of Participation
EDA --Economic Development Authority
EDRBs --Economic Development Revenue Bonds
FGIC --Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA --Financial Security Assurance
GNMA --Government National Mortgage Association
GO --General Obligation
GTD --Guaranteed
HDA --Hospital Development Authority
HEFA --Health and Education Facilities Authority
HFA --Housing Finance Authority
HFDC --Health Facility Development Corporation
IDA --Industrial Development Authority
IDB --Industrial Development Bond
IDC --Industrial Development Corporation
IDRBs --Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
INS --Insured
ISD --Independent School District
LIQ --Liquidity Agreement
LOC --Letter of Credit
LT --Limited Tax
MFH --Multi-Family Housing
PCFA --Pollution Control Finance Authority
PCR --Pollution Control Revenue
PRF --Prerefunded
PSFG --Permanent School Fund Guarantee
SFM --Single Family Mortgage
TOBs --Tender Option Bonds
UT --Unlimited Tax
VRDNs --Variable Rate Demand Notes

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(As Restated, see Note 9)

March 31, 2006

Assets:
      
Total investments in securities, at value (identified cost $488,293,674)
$ 511,921,128
Cash
55,361
Income receivable
7,627,314
Receivable for shares sold





308,732

   TOTAL ASSETS





519,912,535

Liabilities:
Payable for floating rate and residual interest securities (Note 2)
$ 35,678,040
Payable for shares redeemed
655,585
Payable for variation margin
7,813
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5)
30,219
Payable for shareholder services fee (Note 5)
51,199
Payable for transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses
76,939
Payable for share registration costs
26,590
Income distribution payable
557,340
Accrued expenses


61,454




   TOTAL LIABILITIES





37,145,179

Net assets for 45,593,637 shares outstanding




$
482,767,356

Net Assets Consist of:
Paid-in capital
$ 482,979,015
Net unrealized appreciation of investments, futures contracts and residual interest securities payable
23,816,167
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts
(24,237,902 )
Undistributed net investment income





210,076

   TOTAL NET ASSETS




$
482,767,356

Statement of Assets and Liabilities-Continued

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share
      
Class A Shares:
Net asset value per share ($436,025,747 ÷ 41,179,344 shares outstanding), $0.01 par value, 375,000,000 shares authorized





$10.59

Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $10.59) 1





$11.09

Redemption proceeds per share





$10.59

Class B Shares:
Net asset value per share ($33,002,460 ÷ 3,116,752 shares outstanding), $0.01 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized





$10.59

Offering price per share





$10.59

Redemption proceeds per share (94.50/100 of $10.59) 1





$10.01

Class C Shares:
Net asset value per share ($13,739,149 ÷ 1,297,541 shares outstanding), $0.01 par value, 375,000,000 shares authorized





$10.59

Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $10.59) 1





$10.70

Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $10.59) 1





$10.48

1 See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Operations
(As Restated, see Note 9)

Year Ended March 31, 2006

Investment Income:
         
Interest









$
26,398,144

Expenses:
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)
$ 2,666,513
Administrative personnel and services fee (Note 5)
400,433
Custodian fees
39,493
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses
266,062
Directors'/Trustees' fees
14,418
Auditing fees
16,488
Legal fees
10,395
Portfolio accounting fees
145,404
Distribution services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5)
283,815
Distribution services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5)
106,504
Shareholder services fee--Class A Shares (Note 5)
1,104,014
Shareholder services fee--Class B Shares (Note 5)
94,605
Shareholder services fee--Class C Shares (Note 5)
35,333
Share registration costs
44,718
Printing and postage
21,864
Interest and trust expenses
718,993
Insurance premiums
9,999
Taxes
31,705
Miscellaneous






17,209





   TOTAL EXPENSES






6,027,965





Waivers (Note 5):
Waiver of administrative personnel and services fee
$ (18,278 )
Waiver of shareholder services fee--Class A Shares


(609,593
)








   TOTAL WAIVERS






(627,871
)




Net expenses










5,400,094

Net investment income










20,998,050

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts:
Net realized gain on investments
2,577,491
Net realized loss on futures contracts
(13,177 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments
(4,867,577 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation of futures contracts










45,392

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and futures contracts










(2,257,871
)
Change in net assets resulting from operations









$
18,740,179

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Changes in Net Assets
(As Restated, see Note 9)

Year Ended March 31
   

2006

   

2005

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income
$ 20,998,050 $ 20,234,180
Net realized gain on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts
2,564,314 4,115,366
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, futures contracts and swap contracts


(4,822,185
)


(12,976,506
)
   CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS


18,740,179



11,373,040

Distributions to Shareholders:
Distributions from net investment income
Class A Shares
(19,896,863 ) (18,751,106 )
Class B Shares
(1,337,097 ) (1,708,036 )
Class C Shares


(502,940
)


(454,776
)
   CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS


(21,736,900
)


(20,913,918
)
Share Transactions:
Proceeds from sale of shares
47,759,811 52,823,137
Proceeds from shares issued in connection with the tax-free transfer of assets from North Track Tax-Exempt Fund
30,342,940 --
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared
14,710,054 13,725,149
Cost of shares redeemed


(86,870,064
)


(120,066,251
)
   CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS


5,942,741



(53,517,965
)
Change in net assets


2,946,020



(63,058,843
)
Net Assets:
Beginning of period


479,821,336



542,880,179

End of period (including undistributed net investment income of $210,076 and $838,231, respectively)

$
482,767,356


$
479,821,336

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements
(As Restated)

March 31, 2006

1. ORGANIZATION

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide for its shareholders a high level of current income which is exempt from federal regular income tax. Interest income from the Fund's investments may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals and corporations, and state and local taxes.

On April 29, 2005, the Fund received assets from the North Track Tax-Exempt Fund as the result of a tax-free reorganization, as follows:

Shares
of the
Fund Issued

   
North Track
Tax-Exempt
Fund Net
Assets Received

   
Unrealized
Appreciation 1

   
Net Assets of
the Fund Prior
to Combination

   
Net Assets of
North Track
Tax-Exempt
Fund Immediately
Prior to
Combination

   
Net Assets
of the Fund
Immediately
After
Combination

2,817,357

$30,342,940

$2,052,038

$484,680,128

$30,342,940

$515,023,068

1 Unrealized Appreciation is included in the North Track Tax-Exempt Fund Net Assets Received amount shown above.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Municipal bonds are valued by an independent pricing service, taking into consideration yield, liquidity, risk, credit quality, coupon, maturity, type of issue, and any other factors or market data the pricing service deems relevant. The Fund generally values short-term securities according to prices furnished by an independent pricing service, except that short-term securities with remaining maturities of less than 60 days at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost. Prices furnished by an independent pricing service for municipal bonds are intended to be indicative of the bid prices currently offered to institutional investors for the securities. Securities for which no quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under general supervision of the Board of Directors (the "Directors").

Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions

Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution and shareholder services fees. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.

Premium and Discount Amortization

All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted for financial statement purposes.

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax is necessary.

Other Taxes

As an open-end management investment company incorporated in the state of Maryland but domiciled in Pennsylvania, the Fund is subject to the Pennsylvania Franchise Tax. This franchise tax is assessed annually on the value of the Fund, as represented by average net assets for the tax year.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

Swap Contracts

The Fund may enter into swap contracts. A swap is an exchange of cash payments between the Fund and another party, which is based on a specific financial index. The value of the swap is adjusted daily and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a swap contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. The swap contracts entered into by the Fund are on a forward settling basis. For the year ended March 31, 2006, the Fund had no realized gains or losses on swap contracts.

Risks may arise upon entering into these agreements from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contract and from unanticipated changes in the value of the financial index on which the swap agreement is based. The Fund uses swaps for hedging purposes to reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations.

At March 31, 2006, the Fund had no open swap contracts.

Inverse Floater Structures

The Fund may participate in Secondary Inverse Floater Structures in which fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds purchased by the Fund are transferred to a trust. The trust subsequently issues two or more variable rate securities that are collateralized by the cash flows of the fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds. One or more of these variable rate securities pays interest based on a floating rate set by a remarketing agent at predetermined intervals. A residual interest tax-exempt security is also created by the trust which is transferred to the Fund or purchased by other funds advised by Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's Adviser, that is paid interest based on the remaining cash flow of the trust, after payment of interest on the other securities and various expenses of the trust.

The Fund accounts for the transfer of bonds to the trusts as secured borrowings, with the securities transferred remaining in the Fund's investments, and the related floating rate notes and residual interest tax-exempt securities owned by other funds reflected as Fund liabilities under the caption, "Payable for floating rate and residual interest securities" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At March 31, 2006, Fund investments with a value of $63,953,920 are held by the trusts and serve as collateral for the $35,678,040 in floating rate and residual interest securities held by other funds outstanding at that date. The Fund recorded interest and trust expenses of $718,993 for these investments for the year ended March 31, 2006.

While these inverse floater structures are accounted for as secured borrowings, the Fund's Adviser has determined that they typically do not constitute borrowings for purposes of any fundamental limitation on borrowings that may be applicable to the Fund.

Futures Contracts

The Fund periodically may sell bond interest rate futures contracts to manage duration and to potentially reduce transaction costs. Upon entering into a bond interest rate futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit in a segregated account a specified amount of cash or U.S. government securities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a "variation margin" account. Daily, the Fund receives from or pays to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying securities. For the year ended March 31, 2006, the Fund had net realized losses on futures contracts of $13,177.

Futures contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after the Fund's portfolio of investments.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Directors. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under general supervision of the Directors.

Additional information on restricted securities, excluding securities purchased under Rule 144A that have been deemed liquid by the Directors, held at March 31, 2006, is as follows:

Security
   
Acquisition Date
   
Acquisition Cost
New York City, NY IDA, Liberty Revenue Bonds (Series A), 6.25% (7 World Trade Center LLC), 3/1/2015

3/15/2005

$3,000,000

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Other

Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.

3. CAPITAL STOCK

The following tables summarize capital stock activity:

Year Ended March 31
   
2006

   
2005

Class A Shares:
   
Shares

   

Amount

   
Shares

   

Amount

Shares sold
3,900,768 $ 41,873,753 4,504,466 $ 48,105,159
Shares issued in connection with tax-free transfer of assets from North Track Tax-Exempt Fund
2,817,357 30,342,940 -- --
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared


1,270,156



13,617,199



1,173,538



12,531,413

Shares redeemed

(6,594,934
)


(70,647,081
)

(9,058,681
)


(96,451,841
)
   NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS



1,393,347




$

15,186,811




(3,380,677
)



$

(35,815,269
)
Year Ended March 31
   
2006

   
2005

Class B Shares:
   
Shares

   

Amount

   
Shares

   

Amount

Shares sold
194,525 $ 2,084,689 272,563 $ 2,921,341
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared


74,273




796,449



85,038




907,758

Shares redeemed

(1,204,513
)


(12,920,925
)

(1,908,930
)


(20,351,677
)
   NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS



(935,715
)



$

(10,039,787
)



(1,551,329
)



$

(16,522,578
)
Year Ended March 31
   
2006

   
2005

Class C Shares:
   
Shares

   

Amount

   
Shares

   

Amount

Shares sold
353,665 $ 3,801,369 166,960 $ 1,796,637
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared


27,648




296,406



26,786



285,978

Shares redeemed

(308,353
)


(3,302,058
)

(306,180
)


(3,262,733
)
   NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS



72,960




$

795,717




(112,434
)



$

(1,180,118
)
   NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS



530,592





$

5,942,741




(5,044,440
)



$

(53,517,965
)

4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are due in part to differing treatments for discount accretion/premium amortization on debt securities, pass-thru income earned on partnership securities, inverse floater structures, and capital loss carryforwards acquired in a merger.

For the year ended March 31, 2006, permanent differences identified and reclassified among the components of net assets were as follows:

Increase (Decrease)
Paid-In Capital
   
Undistributed
Net Investment
Income

   
Accumulated
Net Realized
Loss

$2,469,963

$1,796

$(2,471,759)

Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, was as follows:


   
2006
   
2005
Tax-exempt income

$21,736,900

$20,913,918

As of March 31, 2006, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed tax-exempt income
   
$ 767,413
Net unrealized appreciation

$23,598,729
Capital loss carryforward

$24,020,462

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation is due in part to the differing treatments for discount accretion/premium amortization on debt securities, and the mark-to-market of open futures contracts for federal income tax purposes.

At March 31, 2006, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $452,644,359. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes excluding any unrealized appreciation from futures contracts was $23,598,729. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $24,266,173 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $667,444.

At March 31, 2006, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $24,020,462 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss carryforward will expire as follows:

Expiration Year
   
Expiration Amount
2007

$ 1,560,381
2008

$21,809,366
2009

$ 650,715

As a result of the tax-free transfer of assets from North Track Tax-Exempt Fund, certain capital loss carryforwards listed above may be limited.

The Fund used capital loss carryforwards of $2,633,912 to offset taxable capital gains realized during the year ended March 31, 2006.

5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to: (a) 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Fund; and (b) 4.50% of the gross income of the Fund, excluding capital gains or losses. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Administrative Fee

Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of certain Federated funds as specified below:

Maximum
Administrative Fee

   
Average Aggregate Daily Net Assets
of the Federated Funds

0.150%

on the first $5 billion
0.125%

on the next $5 billion
0.100%

on the next $10 billion
0.075%

on assets in excess of $20 billion

The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least $150,000 per portfolio and $40,000 per each additional class of Shares. FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion. For the year ended March 31, 2006, the net fee paid to FAS was 0.076% of average aggregate daily net assets of the Fund.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Class B Shares and Class C Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses according to the following schedule annually, to compensate FSC:

Share Class Name
   
Percentage of Average Daily
Net Assets of Class

Class B Shares

0.75%
Class C Shares

0.75%

FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion. When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the year ended March 31, 2006, FSC retained $29,894 of fees paid by the Fund.

Sales Charges

For the year ended March 31, 2006, FSC retained $15,737 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares and $153 from the sale of Class C Shares. FSC also retained $1,449 of contingent deferred sales charges relating to redemptions of Class C Shares. See "What Do Shares Cost?" in the Prospectus.

Shareholder Services Fee

The Fund may pay fees (Service Fees) up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A Shares, Class B Shares and Class C Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Under certain agreements, rather than paying financial intermediaries directly, the Fund may pay Service Fees to FSSC and FSSC will use the fees to compensate financial intermediaries. FSSC or these financial intermediaries may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of their fee. This voluntary waiver can be modified or terminated at any time. For the year ended March 31, 2006, FSSC voluntarily waived $609,593 of its fee. For the year ended March 31, 2006, FSSC retained $47,045 of fees paid by the Fund.

Interfund Transactions

During the year ended March 31, 2006, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $124,340,000 and $121,180,000, respectively.

General

Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the year ended March 31, 2006 were as follows:

Purchases
   
$
115,109,545
Sales

$
131,317,310

7. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Beginning in October 2003, Federated Investors, Inc. and various subsidiaries thereof (including the advisers and distributor for various investment companies, collectively, "Federated"), along with various investment companies sponsored by Federated ("Funds") were named as defendants in several class action lawsuits now pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The lawsuits were purportedly filed on behalf of people who purchased, owned and/or redeemed shares of Federated-sponsored mutual funds during specified periods beginning November 1, 1998. The suits are generally similar in alleging that Federated engaged in illegal and improper trading practices including market timing and late trading in concert with certain institutional traders, which allegedly caused financial injury to the mutual fund shareholders. These lawsuits began to be filed shortly after Federated's first public announcement that it had received requests for information on shareholder trading activities in the Funds from the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the Office of the New York State Attorney General ("NYAG"), and other authorities. In that regard, on November 28, 2005, Federated announced that it had reached final settlements with the SEC and the NYAG with respect to those matters. As Federated previously reported in 2004, it has already paid approximately $8.0 million to certain funds as determined by an independent consultant. As part of these settlements, Federated agreed to pay for the benefit of fund shareholders additional disgorgement and a civil money penalty in the aggregate amount of an additional $72 million. Federated and various Funds have also been named as defendants in several additional lawsuits, the majority of which are now pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, alleging, among other things, excessive advisory and Rule 12b-1 fees. The Board of the Funds has retained the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP to represent the Funds in these lawsuits. Federated and the Funds, and their respective counsel, are reviewing the allegations and intend to defend this litigation. Additional lawsuits based upon similar allegations may be filed in the future. The potential impact of these lawsuits, all of which seek unquantified damages, attorneys' fees and expenses, and future potential similar suits is uncertain. Although we do not believe that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Funds, there can be no assurance that these suits, the ongoing adverse publicity and/or other developments resulting from the regulatory investigations will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sales of Fund shares, or other adverse consequences for the Funds.

8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 27, 2006, the Fund received a tax-free transfer of assets from Sentinel Tax-Free Income Fund.

On December 21, 2006, the Fund entered into a $150,000,000 unsecured, uncommitted discretionary line of credit (LOC) with PNC Bank. The LOC was made available for extraordinary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Borrowings are charged interest at a rate of 0.65% over the federal funds rate.

9. RESTATEMENT

Subsequent to the issuance of the March 31, 2006 financial statements, the Fund determined that the transfers of certain fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bond securities by the Fund to special purpose bond trusts in connection with participation in inverse floater structures do not qualify for sale treatment under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities , and should have been accounted for as a secured borrowing.

The correction of the above item resulted in the restatement of the ratios of net expenses and net investment income, as well as portfolio turnover, on the financial highlights table as shown below:



Year Ended March 31,
Ratio of Net Expenses
   
2006
   
2005
   
2004
   
2003
   
2002
Class A Shares:
As previously reported

0.84%

0.85%

0.85%

0.85%

0.86%
As restated

0.98%

0.93%

0.90%

0.91%

0.92%
Class B Shares:
As previously reported

1.73%

1.74%

1.74%

1.74%

1.75%
As restated

1.87%

1.82%

1.79%

1.80%

1.81%
Class C Shares:
As previously reported

1.73%

1.74%

1.74%

1.74%

1.75%
As restated

1.87%

1.82%

1.79%

1.80%

1.81%


Year Ended March 31,
Ratio of Net Investment Income

2006
   
2005
   
2004
   
2003
   
2002
Class A Shares:
As previously reported

4.31%

4.14%

4.03%

4.41%

4.52%
As restated

4.28%

4.15%

4.04%

4.41%

4.53%
Class B Shares:
As previously reported

3.41%

3.25%

3.14%

3.52%

3.63%
As restated

3.38%

3.26%

3.15%

3.52%

3.64%
Class C Shares:
As previously reported

3.41%

3.25%

3.14%

3.52%

3.63%
As restated

3.38%

3.26%

3.15%

3.52%

3.64%


Year Ended March 31,
Portfolio Turnover

2006
   
2005
   
2004
   
2003
   
2002
Class A Shares:
As previously reported

25%

30%

46%

54%

35%
As restated

23%

28%

43%

51%

33%
Class B Shares:
As previously reported

25%

30%

46%

54%

35%
As restated

23%

28%

43%

51%

33%
Class C Shares:
As previously reported

25%

30%

46%

54%

35%
As restated

23%

28%

43%

51%

33%

This restatement has no impact on the Fund's previously reported net assets, net asset value per share or total return.

In addition, the portfolio of investments, the statement of assets and liabilities, the statement of operations and the statement of changes in net assets were also restated as follows:



March 31, 2006


March 31, 2005

   
As Previously
Reported


   
As Restated

   
As Previously
Reported


   
As Restated

Portfolio of Investments:
Total investments

$476,243,088


$ 511,921,128







Identified cost

$452,659,622


$ 488,293,674







Other assets and liabilities

$ 6,524,268


$ (29,153,772
)






Statement of Assets and Liabilities:
Total investments in securities, at value

$476,243,088


$ 511,921,128







Identified cost

$452,659,622


$ 488,293,674







Total assets

$484,234,495


$ 519,912,535







Payable for floating rate and residual interest securities

$ --


$ 35,678,040







Total liabilities

$ 1,467,139


$ 37,145,179







Net unrealized appreciation of investments, futures contracts and residual interest securities payable

$ 23,712,739


$ 23,816,167







Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts

$ (24,134,474
)

$ (24,237,902
)






Statement of Operations:
Investment income--interest

$ 25,815,810


$ 26,398,144







Interest and trust expenses

$ --


$ 718,993







Total expenses

$ 5,308,972


$ 6,027,965







Net expenses

$ 4,681,101


$ 5,400,094







Net investment income

$ 21,134,709


$ 20,998,050







Net realized gain on investments

$ 2,600,559


$ 2,577,491







Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments

$ (5,027,304
)

$ (4,867,577
)






Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and futures contracts

$ (2,394,530
)

$ (2,257,871
)






Statement of Changes in Net Assets:
Net investment income

$ 21,134,709


$ 20,998,050


$ 20,188,213


$ 20,234,180

Net realized gain on investments, futures contracts and swap contracts

$ 2,587,382


$ 2,564,314


N/A


N/A

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments, futures contracts and swap contracts

$ (4,981,912
)

$ (4,822,185
)

$ (12,930,539
)

$(12,976,506
)

10. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released FASB Interpretation No. 48 "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. FIN 48 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Fund's tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are "more-likely-than-not" of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. Adoption of FIN 48 is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to all open tax years of the Fund no later than September 28, 2007. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of FIN 48 and its impact in the financial statements has not yet been determined.

In addition, in September 2006, FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (FAS 157) which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 157 will have in the Funds' financial statement disclosures.

11. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

At March 31, 2006, 100% of the distributions from net investment income is exempt from federal income tax, other than the federal AMT.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), including the portfolio of investments, as of March 31, 2006, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2006, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. at March 31, 2006, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Note 9, the statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, as of March 31, 2006, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended have been restated.

Ernst & Young LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
May 10, 2006,
except for Notes 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10, as to which the date is
February 23, 2007

Board of Directors and Fund Officers
(Restated February 23, 2007)

The Board is responsible for managing the Fund's business affairs and for exercising all the Fund's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Fund. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Board members) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Board members). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. As of December 31, 2006, the Federated Fund Complex consisted of 45 investment companies (comprising 148 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Board member oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Complex and serves for an indefinite term. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Fund Directors and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.

INTERESTED DIRECTORS BACKGROUND




Name
Birth Date
Address
Positions Held with Fund
Date Service Began

   
Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years,
Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)

John F. Donahue*
Birth Date: July 28, 1924
DIRECTOR
Began serving: September 1976
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman of the Federated Fund Complex's Executive Committee.

Previous Positions
: Chairman of the Federated Fund Complex; Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Chairman and Director, Federated Investment Counseling.



J. Christopher Donahue*
Birth Date: April 11, 1949
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
Began serving: December 1986
Principal Occupations : Principal Executive Officer and President of the Federated Fund Complex; Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman and Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company; Trustee, Federated Investment Counseling; Chairman and Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp.; Chairman, Federated Equity Management Company of Pennsylvania and Passport Research, Ltd. (Investment advisory subsidiary of Federated) Trustee, Federated Shareholder Services Company; Director, Federated Services Company.

Previous Positions
: President, Federated Investment Counseling; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Investment Management Company, Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and Passport Research, Ltd.






Name
Birth Date
Address
Positions Held with Fund
Date Service Began

   
Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years,
Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)

Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.*
Birth Date: October 11, 1932
3471 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1111
Pittsburgh, PA
DIRECTOR
Began serving: August 1987
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Downtown; Hematologist, Oncologist and Internist, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Other Directorships Held
: Member, National Board of Trustees, Leukemia Society of America.

Previous Positions
: Trustee, University of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.



* Family relationships and reasons for "interested" status: John F. Donahue is the father of J. Christopher Donahue; both are "interested" due to the positions they hold with Federated Investors, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D. is "interested" because his son-in-law is employed by the Fund's principal underwriter, Federated Securities Corp.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS BACKGROUND




Name
Birth Date
Address
Positions Held with Fund
Date Service Began

   
Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years,
Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)

Thomas G. Bigley
Birth Date: February 3, 1934
15 Old Timber Trail
Pittsburgh, PA
DIRECTOR
Began serving: November 1994
Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.

Other Directorships Held
: Director, Member of Executive Committee, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, University of Pittsburgh.

Previous Position
: Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP.



John T. Conroy, Jr.
Birth Date: June 23, 1937
Investment Properties Corporation
3838 North Tamiami Trail
Suite 402
Naples, FL
DIRECTOR
Began serving: August 1991
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Chairman of the Board, Investment Properties Corporation; Partner or Trustee in private real estate ventures in Southwest Florida.

Previous Positions
: President, Investment Properties Corporation; Senior Vice President, John R. Wood and Associates, Inc., Realtors; President, Naples Property Management, Inc. and Northgate Village Development Corporation.



Nicholas P. Constantakis
Birth Date: September 3, 1939
175 Woodshire Drive
Pittsburgh, PA
DIRECTOR
Began serving: February 1998
Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.

Other Directorships Held
: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Michael Baker Corporation (engineering and energy services worldwide).

Previous Position
: Partner, Andersen Worldwide SC.






Name
Birth Date
Address
Positions Held with Fund
Date Service Began

   
Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years,
Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)

John F. Cunningham
Birth Date: March 5, 1943
353 El Brillo Way
Palm Beach, FL
DIRECTOR
Began serving: July 1999
Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Director, QSGI, Inc. (Technology Services Company).

Other Directorships Held
: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cunningham & Co., Inc. (strategic business consulting); Trustee Associate, Boston College.

Previous Positions
: Director, Redgate Communications and EMC Corporation (computer storage systems); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Consoles, Inc.; President and Chief Operating Officer, Wang Laboratories; Director, First National Bank of Boston; Director, Apollo Computer, Inc.



Peter E. Madden
Birth Date: March 16, 1942
One Royal Palm Way
100 Royal Palm Way
Palm Beach, FL
DIRECTOR
Began serving: August 1991
Principal Occupation : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.

Other Directorships Held
: Board of Overseers, Babson College.

Previous Positions
: Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court; President, State Street Bank and Trust Company and State Street Corporation (retired); Director, VISA USA and VISA International; Chairman and Director, Massachusetts Bankers Association; Director, Depository Trust Corporation; Director, The Boston Stock Exchange.



Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.
Birth Date: April 10, 1945
80 South Road
Westhampton Beach, NY
DIRECTOR
Began serving: July 1999
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Management Consultant.

Previous Positions
: Chief Executive Officer, PBTC International Bank; Partner, Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young LLP); Chief Financial Officer of Retail Banking Sector, Chase Manhattan Bank; Senior Vice President, HSBC Bank USA (formerly, Marine Midland Bank); Vice President, Citibank; Assistant Professor of Banking and Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University Executive Vice President, DVC Group, Inc. (marketing, communications, and technology).



John E. Murray, Jr., J.D., S.J.D.
Birth Date: December 20, 1932
Chancellor, Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
DIRECTOR
Began serving: February 1995
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee, and Chairman of the Board of Directors or Trustees, of the Federated Fund Complex; Chancellor and Law Professor, Duquesne University; Partner, Murray, Hogue & Lannis.

Other Directorships Held
: Director, Michael Baker Corp. (engineering, construction, operations and technical services).

Previous Positions
: President, Duquesne University; Dean and Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University School of Law.






Name
Birth Date
Address
Positions Held with Fund
Date Service Began

   
Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years,
Other Directorships Held and Previous Position(s)

Thomas M. O'Neill
Birth Date: June 14, 1951
95 Standish Street
P.O. Box 2779
Duxbury, MA
DIRECTOR
Began serving: October 2006
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Managing Director and Partner, Navigator Management Company, L.P. (investment and strategic consulting).

Other Directorships Held
: Director, Midway Pacific (lumber); Board of Overseers, Children's Hospital of Boston; Visiting Committee on Athletics, Harvard College.

Previous Positions
: Chief Executive Officer and President, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Fleet Investment Advisors; President and Chief Executive Officer, Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.; General Partner, Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Boston, MA; Chief Investment Officer, The Putnam Companies, Boston, MA; and Credit Analyst and Lending Officer, Fleet Bank.



Marjorie P. Smuts
Birth Date: June 21, 1935
4905 Bayard Street
Pittsburgh, PA
DIRECTOR
Began serving: February 1984
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex.

Previous Positions
: Public Relations/Marketing Consultant/Conference Coordinator; National Spokesperson, Aluminum Company of America; television producer; President, Marj Palmer Assoc.; Owner, Scandia Bord.



John S. Walsh
Birth Date: November 28, 1957
2604 William Drive
Valparaiso, IN
DIRECTOR
Began serving: January 1999
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; President and Director, Heat Wagon, Inc. (manufacturer of construction temporary heaters); President and Director, Manufacturers Products, Inc. (distributor of portable construction heaters); President, Portable Heater Parts, a division of Manufacturers Products, Inc.

Previous Position
: Vice President, Walsh & Kelly, Inc.


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James F. Will
Birth Date: October 12, 1938
721 E. McMurray Road
McMurray, PA
DIRECTOR
Began serving: April 2006
Principal Occupations : Director or Trustee of the Federated Fund Complex; Prior to June 2006, Vice Chancellor and President, Saint Vincent College.

Other Directorships Held
: Trustee, Saint Vincent College; Alleghany Corporation.

Previous Positions
: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Armco, Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer, Cyclops Industries; President and Chief Operating Officer, Kaiser Steel Corporation.



OFFICERS




Name
Birth Date
Positions Held with Fund
Date Service Began

   
Principal Occupation(s) for Past Five Years
and Previous Position(s)

Mary Jo Ochson
Birth Date: September 12, 1953
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Began serving: May 2004
Principal Occupations: Mary Jo Ochson was named Chief Investment Officer of tax-exempt, fixed-income products in 2004 and is a Vice President of the Fund. She joined Federated in 1982 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 1996. Ms. Ochson is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.



John W. McGonigle
Birth Date: October 26, 1938
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
AND SECRETARY
Began serving: September 1976
Principal Occupations : Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director, Federated Investors, Inc.

Previous Positions
: Trustee, Federated Investment Management Company and Federated Investment Counseling; Director, Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Services Company and Federated Securities Corp.



Brian P. Bouda
Birth Date: February 28, 1947
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Began serving: January 2006
Principal Occupations : Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the Federated Fund Complex; Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Federated Investors, Inc.; and Chief Compliance Officer of its subsidiaries. Mr. Bouda joined Federated in 1999 and is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar Association of Wisconsin.



Richard A. Novak
Birth Date: December 25, 1963 TREASURER
Began serving: January 2006
Principal Occupations : Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Federated Fund Complex; Senior Vice President, Federated Administrative Services Financial and Operations Principal for Federated Securities Corp., Edgewood Services, Inc. and Southpointe Distribution Services, Inc.

Previous Positions
: Controller of Federated Investors, Inc.; Vice President, Finance of Federated Services Company; held various financial management positions within The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh; Auditor, Arthur Andersen & Co.



Richard B. Fisher
Birth Date: May 17, 1923
VICE PRESIDENT
Began serving: January 1985
Principal Occupations : Vice Chairman or Vice President of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Vice Chairman, Federated Investors, Inc.; Chairman, Federated Securities Corp.

Previous Positions
: President and Director or Trustee of some of the Funds in the Federated Fund Complex; Executive Vice President, Federated Investors, Inc. and Director and Chief Executive Officer, Federated Securities Corp.



J. Scott Albrecht
Birth Date: June 1, 1960
VICE PRESIDENT
Began serving: May 2004
J. Scott Albrecht has been the Fund's Portfolio Manager since May 1996. He is Vice President of the Fund. Mr. Albrecht joined Federated in 1989. He has been a Senior Portfolio Manager since 1997 and a Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 2005. He was a Portfolio Manager from 1994 to 1996. Mr. Albrecht is a Chartered Financial Analyst and received his M.S. in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University.



Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract
(Restated February 23, 2007)

FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC. (THE "FUND")

The Fund's Board reviewed the Fund's investment advisory contract at meetings held in May 2006. The Board's decision regarding the contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment on whether to continue the existing arrangements.

Prior to the meeting, the Adviser had recommended that the Federated Funds appoint a Senior Officer, whose duties include specified responsibilities relating to the process by which advisory fees are to be charged to a Federated Fund. The Senior Officer appointed by the Funds has the authority to retain consultants, experts, or staff as may be reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board, and may be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Senior Officer prepared and furnished to the Board an independent written evaluation that covered topics discussed below, which the Board considered, along with other information, in deciding to approve the advisory contract.

During its review of the contract, the Board considered compensation and benefits received by the Adviser. This included the fees received for services provided to the Fund by other entities in the Federated organization and research services received by the Adviser from brokers that execute Federated fund trades, as well as advisory fees. The Board is also familiar with judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment advisory fees which have indicated that the following factors may be relevant to an Adviser's fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, including the performance of the Fund; the Adviser's cost of providing the services; the extent to which the Adviser may realize "economies of scale" as the Fund grows larger; any indirect benefits that may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser's relationship with the Fund; performance and expenses of comparable funds; and the extent to which the independent Board members are fully informed about all facts the Board deems relevant bearing on the Adviser's services and fees. The Board further considered management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of the Adviser for like services and costs to the Adviser and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit and profit margins of the Adviser and its affiliates from supplying such services. The Board was aware of these considerations and was guided by them in its review of the Fund's advisory contract to the extent they are appropriate and relevant, as discussed further below.

The Board considered and weighed these circumstances in light of its substantial accumulated experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated on matters relating to the Federated funds, and was assisted in its deliberations by the advice of independent legal counsel. Throughout the year, the Board has requested and received substantial and detailed information about the Fund and the Federated organization that was in addition to the extensive materials that comprise the Senior Officer's evaluation. Federated provided much of this information at each regular meeting of the Board, and furnished additional reports in connection with the particular meeting at which the Board's formal review of the advisory contract occurred. Between regularly scheduled meetings, the Board has received information on particular matters as the need arose. Thus, the Board's consideration of the advisory contract included review of the Senior Officer's evaluation, accompanying data and additional reports covering such matters as: the Adviser's investment philosophy, revenue, profitability, personnel and processes; investment and operating strategies; the Fund's short- and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, as well as in relationship to its particular investment program and certain competitor or "peer group" funds and/or other benchmarks, as appropriate), and comments on the reasons for performance; the Fund's investment objectives; the Fund's expenses (including the advisory fee itself and the overall expense structure of the Fund, both in absolute terms and relative to similar and/or competing funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations); the use and allocation of brokerage commissions derived from trading the Fund's portfolio securities (if any); the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates; the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders and their relative sophistication; the continuing state of competition in the mutual fund industry and market practices; the range of comparable fees for similar funds in the mutual fund industry; the Fund's relationship to the Federated family of funds which include a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies which are available for exchange without the incurrence of additional sales charges; compliance and audit reports concerning the Federated funds and the Federated companies that service them (including communications from regulatory agencies), as well as Federated's responses to any issues raised therein; and relevant developments in the mutual fund industry and how the Federated funds and/or Federated are responding to them. The Board's evaluation process is evolutionary. The criteria considered and the emphasis placed on relevant criteria change in recognition of changing circumstances in the mutual fund marketplace.

With respect to the Fund's performance and expenses in particular, the Board has found the use of comparisons to other mutual funds with comparable investment programs to be particularly useful, given the high degree of competition in the mutual fund business. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar mutual funds more heavily than non-mutual fund products or services because, simply put, they are more relevant. For example, other mutual funds are the products most like the Fund, they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the type of investment vehicle in fact chosen and maintained by the Fund's investors. The range of their fees and expenses therefore appears to be a generally reliable indication of what consumers have found to be reasonable in the precise marketplace in which the Fund competes. The Fund's ability to deliver competitive performance when compared to its peer group was a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund's investment program, which in turn assisted the Board in reaching a conclusion that the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser's investment management services were such as to warrant continuation of the advisory contract. In this regard, the Senior Officer has reviewed Federated's fees for providing advisory services to products outside the Federated family of funds (e.g., institutional and separate accounts). He concluded that mutual funds and institutional accounts are inherently different products. Those differences included, but are not limited to targeting different investors, being subject to different laws and regulations, different legal structure, distribution costs, average account size and portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows. The Senior Officer did not consider these fee schedules to be significant in determining the appropriateness of mutual fund advisory contracts.

The Senior Officer reviewed reports compiled by Federated, and directed the preparation of independent reports, regarding the performance of, and fees charged by, other mutual funds, noting his view that comparisons to fund peer groups is of significance in judging the reasonableness of proposed fees.

For both the one and three year periods ending December 31, 2005, the Fund's performance was above the median of the relevant peer group.

The Board also received financial information about Federated, including reports on the compensation and benefits Federated derived from its relationships with the Federated funds. These reports covered not only the fees under the advisory contracts, but also fees received by Federated's subsidiaries for providing other services to the Federated funds under separate contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated funds' administrator). The reports also discussed any indirect benefit Federated may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute Federated fund trades as well as waivers of fees and/or reimbursements of expenses. In order for a fund to be competitive in the marketplace, Federated and its affiliates frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses and have indicated to the Board their intention to do so in the future, where appropriate.

Federated furnished reports, requested by the Senior Officer, that reported revenues on a fund by fund basis and made estimates of the allocation of expenses on a fund by fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer noted that, although they may apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs and the lack of consensus on how to allocate those costs causes such allocation reports to be of questionable value. The allocation reports were considered in the analysis by the Board but were determined to be of limited use.

The Board also reviewed profitability information for Federated and other publicly held fund management companies, provided by the Senior Officer, who noted the limited availability of such information, and concluded that Federated's profit margins did not appear to be excessive.

The Senior Officer's evaluation also discussed the notion of possible realization of "economies of scale" as a fund grows larger. The Board considered in this regard that the Adviser has made significant additional investments in the portfolio management and distribution efforts supporting all of the Federated funds and that the benefits of any economies, should they exist, were likely to be enjoyed by the fund complex as a whole. Finally, the Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which is compounded by the lack of any common industry practice or general pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with "breakpoints" that serve to reduce the fee as the fund attains a certain size. The Senior Officer did not recommend institution of breakpoints in pricing Federated's fund advisory services at this time.

During the year ending December 31, 2005, the Fund's investment advisory fee after waivers and expense reimbursements, if any, was above the median of the relevant peer group. The Board reviewed the fees and other expenses of the Fund with the Adviser and was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive. The Board will continue to monitor advisory fees and other expenses borne by the Fund.

No changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to the continuation of the Fund's advisory contracts, and the Senior Officer noted that Federated appeared to provide appropriate administrative services to the Fund for the fees paid. For 2005, the Board concluded that the nature, quality and scope of services provided the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates was satisfactory.

In its decision to continue an existing investment advisory contract, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund's operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew an advisory contract. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Adviser's industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Adviser will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus, the Board's approval of the advisory contract reflected the fact that it is the shareholders who have effectively selected the Adviser by virtue of having invested in the Fund.

The Board based its decision to approve the advisory contract on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view to past and future long-term considerations. Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were relevant to every Federated fund, nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative. With respect to the factors that were relevant, the Board's decision to approve the contract reflects its determination that Federated's performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the decision to continue the existing arrangements.

The Senior Officer also made recommendations relating to the organization and availability of data and verification of processes for purposes of implementing future evaluations which the Adviser has agreed to implement.

Voting Proxies On Fund Portfolio Securities

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on "Form N-PX" of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available through Federated's website. Go to FederatedInvestors.com, select "Products," select the "Prospectuses and Regulatory Reports" link, then select the Fund to access the link to Form N-PX. This information is also available from the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

The Fund files with the SEC a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on "Form N-Q." These filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. (Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.) You may also access this information from the "Products" section of Federated's website at FederatedInvestors.com by clicking on "Portfolio Holdings" and selecting the name of the Fund, or by selecting the name of the Fund and clicking on "Portfolio Holdings." You must register on the website the first time you wish to access this information.

Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses, and other information.

Federated
World-Class Investment Manager

Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.
Federated Investors Funds
5800 Corporate Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7000
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

Cusip 313913105
Cusip 313913204
Cusip 313913303

8042830 (2/07)

Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2007 (c)Federated Investors, Inc.




ITEM 2.     CODE OF ETHICS

(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has
adopted a code of ethics (the "Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies -
Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers") that applies
to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer;
the registrant's Principal Financial Officer also serves as the Principal
Accounting Officer.

(c) Not Applicable

(d) Not Applicable

(e) Not Applicable

(f)(3) The registrant hereby undertakes to provide any person, without charge,
upon request, a copy of the code of ethics.  To request a copy of the code of
ethics, contact the registrant at 1-800-341-7400, and ask for a copy of the
Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies - Ethical Standards for Principal
Executive and Financial Officers.


ITEM 3.     AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

The registrant's Board has determined that each member of the Board's Audit
Committee is an "audit committee financial expert," and that each such member is
"independent," for purposes of this Item.  The Audit Committee consists of the
following Board members:  Thomas G. Bigley, John T. Conroy, Jr., Nicholas P.
Constantakis and Charles F. Mansfield, Jr.


ITEM 4.     PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

            (a)   Audit Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent
fiscal years:

                  Fiscal year ended 2006 - $20,895

                  Fiscal year ended 2005 - $16,972

(b)         Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent
fiscal years:

                  Fiscal year ended 2006 - $81

                  Fiscal year ended 2005 - $0

                  Transfer agent testing.

      Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee pursuant to
      paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $1,509 and $127,713
      respectively.  Fiscal year ended 2006 - Sarbanes Oxley sec. 302
      procedures.  Fiscal year ended 2005- Sarbanes Oxley sec. 302 procedures
      and fees for review of N-14 merger documents.

(c)          Tax Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent fiscal
years:

                  Fiscal year ended 2006 - $0

                  Fiscal year ended 2005 - $0

      Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee pursuant to
      paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0
      respectively.

(d)         All Other Fees billed to the registrant for the two most recent
fiscal years:

                  Fiscal year ended 2006 - $0

                  Fiscal year ended 2005 - $0

      Amount requiring approval of the registrant's audit committee pursuant to
      paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0
      respectively.

(e)(1)      Audit Committee Policies regarding Pre-approval of Services.

            The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit
services performed by the independent auditor in order to assure that the
provision of such services do not impair the auditor's independence.  Unless a
type of service to be provided by the independent auditor has received general
pre-approval, it will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.  Any
proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-
approval by the Audit Committee.

            Certain services have the general pre-approval of the Audit
Committee.  The term of the general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of
pre-approval, unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different
period.  The Audit Committee will annually review the services that may be
provided by the independent auditor without obtaining specific pre-approval from
the Audit Committee and may grant general pre-approval for such services.  The
Audit Committee will revise the list of general pre-approved services from time
to time, based on subsequent determinations.  The Audit Committee will not
delegate its responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by the
independent auditor to management.

            The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to its
Chairman.  The Chairman will report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit
Committee at its next scheduled meeting.  The Committee will designate another
member with such pre-approval authority when the Chairman is unavailable.

AUDIT SERVICES

      The annual Audit services engagement terms and fees will be subject to the
specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee must approve
any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope,
registered investment company (RIC) structure or other matters.

      In addition to the annual Audit services engagement specifically approved
by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval for
other Audit Services, which are those services that only the independent auditor
reasonably can provide.  The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain Audit
services, all other Audit services must be specifically pre-approved by the
Audit Committee.

AUDIT-RELATED SERVICES

      Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are
reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company's
financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent
auditor.  The Audit Committee believes that the provision of Audit-related
services does not impair the independence of the auditor, and has pre-approved
certain Audit-related services, all other Audit-related services must be
specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

TAX SERVICES

      The Audit Committee believes that the independent auditor can provide Tax
services to the Company such as tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice
without impairing the auditor's independence.  However, the Audit Committee will
not permit the retention of the independent auditor in connection with a
transaction initially recommended by the independent auditor, the purpose of
which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported
in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.  The Audit Committee has
pre-approved certain Tax services, all Tax services involving large and complex
transactions must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

ALL OTHER SERVICES

      With respect to the provision of services other than audit, review or
attest services the pre-approval requirement is waived if:



      (1)         The aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes
                  no more than five percent of the total amount of revenues paid
                  by the registrant, the registrant's adviser (not including any
                  sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and
                  is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment
                  adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
                  common control with the investment adviser that provides
                  ongoing services to the registrant to its accountant during
                  the fiscal year in which the services are provided;
      (2)         Such services were not recognized by the registrant, the
                  registrant's adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role
                  is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or
                  overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity
                  controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the
                  investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the
                  registrant  at the time of the engagement to be non-audit
                  services; and
      (3)         Such services are promptly brought to the attention of the
                  Audit Committee of the issuer and approved prior to the
                  completion of the audit by the Audit Committee or by one or
                  more members of the Audit Committee who are members of the
                  board of directors to whom authority to grant such approvals
                  has been delegated by the Audit Committee.


      The Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval to those permissible
non-audit services classified as All Other services that it believes are routine
and recurring services, and would not impair the independence of the auditor.

      The SEC's rules and relevant guidance should be consulted to determine the
precise definitions of prohibited non-audit services and the applicability of
exceptions to certain of the prohibitions.

PRE-APPROVAL FEE LEVELS

      Pre-approval fee levels for all services to be provided by the independent
auditor will be established annually by the Audit Committee.  Any proposed
services exceeding these levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit
Committee.

PROCEDURES

      Requests or applications to provide services that require specific
approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both
the independent auditor and the Principal Accounting Officer and/or Internal
Auditor, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the
request or application is consistent with the SEC's rules on auditor
independence.

(e)(2)      Percentage of services identified in items 4(b) through 4(d) that
were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to paragraph
(c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X:

            4(b)

            Fiscal year ended 2006 - 0%

            Fiscal year ended 2005 - 0%

            Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
            adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
            control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services
            to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit
            committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of
            Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.

            4(c)

            Fiscal year ended 2006 - 0%

            Fiscal year ended 2005 - 0%

            Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
            adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
            control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services
            to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit
            committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of
            Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.

            4(d)

            Fiscal year ended 2006 - 0%

            Fiscal year ended 2005 - 0%

            Percentage of services provided to the registrants investment
            adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
            control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services
            to the registrant that were approved by the registrants audit
            committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of
            Regulation S-X, 0% and 0% respectively.

(f)   NA


(g)   Non-Audit Fees billed to the registrant, the registrant's investment
      adviser, and certain entities controlling, controlled by or under common
      control with the investment adviser:
            Fiscal year ended 2006 - $76,768

            Fiscal year ended 2005 - $192,388

(h)         The registrant's Audit Committee has considered that the provision
of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant's adviser (not
including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is
subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser
that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved
pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible
with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.


ITEM 5.     AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

            Not Applicable

ITEM 6.     SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

            Not Applicable

ITEM 7.     DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END
            MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

            Not Applicable

ITEM 8.     PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

            Not Applicable

ITEM 9.     PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
            COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

            Not Applicable

ITEM 10.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

            Not Applicable

ITEM 11.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) The registrant's President and Treasurer had concluded that the
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c)
under the Act) were effective in design and operation and were sufficient to
form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act,
based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures within 90
days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR at the time of the filing.
Although such officers reached this conclusion, they have become aware of
matters relating to participation in certain inverse floater structures that
necessitated the restatement of financial information included in Item 1 of this
filing and, as a result, have reevaluated disclosure controls and procedures and
concluded that they were not effective, as discussed more fully below.

(b) Management of the Fund is responsible for establishing and maintaining
effective internal control over financial reporting.  In fulfilling this
responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to assess the
expected benefits and related costs of controls.  A Fund's internal control over
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.  Such internal control includes policies and procedures
that provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of a Fund's assets that could have
a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting
may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

A control deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not
allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned
functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis.  A significant
deficiency is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that
adversely affects the Fund's ability to initiate authorize, record, process or
report external financial data reliably in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a
misstatement of the Fund's annual or interim financial statements that is more
than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected.  A material weakness is
a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that
results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the
annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.

Subsequent to the filing of the Fund's initial Form N-CSR for its fiscal year
ended March 31, 2006, the Fund discovered a material misstatement.  In
evaluating this, management concluded that there was a control deficiency,
determined to be a material weakness, as defined above, in the Funds' disclosure
controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting.  The
Fund's policies and procedures related to the review and analysis of the
relevant terms and conditions of certain transfers of securities were not
effective in appropriately determining whether the transfers qualified for sale
accounting under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 140 "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities."  As a result of this material weakness, the
statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, as
of March 31, 2006 and related statement of operations for the year then ended,
statements of changes in net assets for the two years then ended and the
financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended were
restated in order to appropriately account for such transfers of securities as
secured borrowings and report the related interest income and expense.  Fund
Management has taken actions to revise its internal controls over financial
reporting to increase the control's effectiveness.  Following a review of
financial statements of other investment companies investing in similar
instruments and consultation with others in the investment company industry,
including through the facility of the Investment Company Institute, Fund
Management believes that in general, other investment companies investing in
similar investments over the same time periods accounted for such investments in
a similar manner as the Fund prior to the Fund's restatement and, accordingly,
such other investment companies investing in such investments to a material
extent are also  confronting the same issue.

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SIGNATURES

PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE
SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.

REGISTRANT  FEDERATED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FUND, INC.

BY              /S/ RICHARD A. NOVAK
                RICHARD A. NOVAK,
                PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

DATE        March 20, 2007


PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, THIS REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE
FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT AND IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE
DATES INDICATED.


BY          /S/ J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE
            J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE,
            PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DATE        March 20, 2007


BY          /S/ RICHARD A. NOVAK
            RICHARD A. NOVAK,
            PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
DATE        March 20, 2007