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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C.  20549

Form N-Q
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings 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:  3/31/09


Date of Reporting Period:  Quarter ended 6/30/08







Item 1.                      Schedule of Investments

 


Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc.
 
Portfolio of Investments
 
June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
 
 
Principal
Amount
       
Value

     
MUNICIPAL BONDS—98.9%
     
     
Alabama--1.0%
     
$
1,400,000
 
Camden, AL IDB, Exempt Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 6.125% (Weyerhaeuser Co.), 12/1/2024
 
$
1,386,350
 
2,000,000
 
Homewood, AL Educational Building Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2007-A), 5.00% (Samford University)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 12/1/2034
   
2,009,480
 
1,000,000
 
Tuscaloosa, AL, UT GO Warrants (Series 2000), 5.75% (United States Treasury PRF 1/1/2010@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 1/1/2020
   
1,056,660
     
TOTAL
   
4,452,490
     
Arizona--0.4%
     
 
1,810,000
 
Show Low, AZ IDA, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Navapache Regional Medical Center)/
(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2030
   
1,642,177
     
Arkansas--0.2%
     
 
1,000,000
 
Jefferson County, AR, Hospital Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds (Series 2001), 5.80% (Jefferson Regional Medical Center, AR)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 6/1/2021
   
1,020,130
     
California--12.0%
     
 
2,105,000
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.25% (Sutter Health), 8/15/2022
   
2,158,067
 
1,000,000
 
California State Department of Water Resources, Water System Revenue Bonds (Series 2008AE), 5.00% (Central Valley Project), 12/1/2029
   
1,027,520
 
5,000,000
 
California State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2008), 5.00%, 4/1/2025
   
5,069,000
 
1,000,000
 
California State, UT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 2/1/2023
   
1,017,010
 
170,000
 
California State, UT GO Bonds, 5.75%, 5/1/2030
   
176,695
 
3,000,000
 
California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.125% (Original Issue Yield: 5.16%), 4/1/2023
   
3,058,860
 
2,000,000
 
California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.32%), 11/1/2025
   
2,051,260
 
5,000,000
 
California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 6/1/2037
   
4,895,000
 
1,495,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, COP, 6.00% (Sutter Health)/(FSA INS), 8/15/2013
   
1,563,306
 
1,930,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, COP, 6.00% (Sutter Health)/(FSA INS), 8/15/2015
   
2,024,145
 
9,000,000
 
Contra Costa County, CA Public Financing Authority, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 8/1/2037
   
8,810,460
 
1,000,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, (Series A-4), 7.80% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2013@100), 6/1/2042
   
1,177,210
 
3,000,000
1
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A-1), 6.75% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2013@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.00%), 6/1/2039
   
3,399,030
 
1,500,000
 
Manhattan Beach, CA, COP (Series 2004), 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 1/1/2036
   
1,477,950
 
1,350,000
 
Poway, CA Unified School District, Special Tax Bonds (Series 2005), 5.125% (Community Facilities District No. 6 (4S Ranch))/(Original Issue Yield: 5.21%), 9/1/2035
   
1,246,779
 
6,000,000
 
Regents of the University of California Medical Center, Pooled Revenue Bonds (Series 2008D), 5.00%, 5/15/2024
   
6,168,540
 
2,400,000
 
Roseville, CA Natural Gas Financing Authority, Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00%, 2/15/2028
   
2,137,896
 
3,000,000
 
Roseville, CA Natural Gas Financing Authority, Gas Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 2/15/2025
   
2,736,990
 
1,000,000
 
Tustin, CA Unified School District, Community Facilities District #97-1, Sr. Lien Special Tax Bonds (Series 2002 A), 5.00% (FSA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.06%), 9/1/2038
   
998,380
 
1,500,000
 
University of California, General Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.125% (AMBAC INS), 5/15/2020
   
1,543,860
 
925,000
 
University of California, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004 A), 5.25% (UCLA Medical Center)/(AMBAC INS), 5/15/2030
   
942,445
 
1,575,000
 
University of California, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004 A), 5.25% (UCLA Medical Center)/(United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2012@101), 5/15/2030
   
1,703,268
     
TOTAL
   
55,383,671
     
Colorado--2.2%
     
 
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
   
711,018
 
710,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.25% (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society), 6/1/2023
   
704,895
 
5,000,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.25% (Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.), 12/1/2025
   
4,623,350
 
500,000
 
Douglas County, CO School District, Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2005B), 5.00% (FSA INS), 12/15/2030
   
506,595
 
4,000,000
 
Fort Collins, CO, PCR Refunding Bonds (Series 2007), 4.70% (Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.), 9/1/2040
   
3,663,840
     
TOTAL
   
10,209,698
     
Connecticut—1.9%
     
 
600,000
 
Connecticut State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005C), 5.125% (Eastern Connecticut Health Network)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 7/1/2030
   
580,404
 
8,000,000
 
Connecticut State, GO Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 4/15/2024
   
8,384,480
     
TOTAL
   
8,964,884
     
District of Columbia--1.5%
     
 
3,000,000
 
District of Columbia Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 5.25% (Children's Hospital Obligated Group)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.45%), 7/15/2038
   
2,986,440
 
2,440,000
 
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Public Utility Subordinated Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/1/2034
   
2,449,540
 
1,310,000
 
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (Series 2000A), 6.00% (World Wildlife Fund, Inc.)/
(AMBAC INS), 7/1/2016
   
1,386,478
     
TOTAL
   
6,822,458
     
Florida--6.0%
     
 
1,000,000
 
Broward County, FL Educational Facilities Authority, Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2004B), 5.50% (Nova Southeastern University), 4/1/2024
   
1,000,640
 
665,000
 
Florida State Board of Education Administration, UT GO Capital Outlay Bonds, 9.125% (Florida State)/(Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.173%), 6/1/2014
   
852,783
 
4,335,000
 
Florida State Board of Education Administration, UT GO Capital Outlay Bonds, 9.125% (Florida State)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.173%), 6/1/2014
   
5,002,070
 
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
   
3,712,320
 
500,000
 
Jupiter, FL, UT GO Bonds, 5.50%, 7/1/2021
   
554,280
 
5,000,000
 
Miami-Dade County, FL Aviation, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008B), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 10/1/2028
   
4,987,000
 
1,000,000
 
Miami-Dade County, FL Expressway Authority, Toll System Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (FGIC INS), 7/1/2013
   
1,056,180
 
1,060,000
 
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 1996A), 6.25% (Orlando Regional Healthcare System)/(United States Treasury COL), 10/1/2013
   
1,202,496
 
5,000,000
 
Orlando, FL, Senior Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.125% (6th Cent Contract Payments)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.34%), 11/1/2027
   
5,147,350
 
2,255,000
 
St. Johns County, FL IDA, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.85% (Presbyterian Retirement Communities ), 8/1/2024
   
2,276,197
 
1,870,000
 
Tallahassee, FL Consolidated Utility System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00%, 10/1/2032
   
1,875,348
     
TOTAL
   
27,666,664
     
Georgia--0.5%
     
 
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
   
2,146,640
     
Illinois--4.6%
     
 
3,000,000
 
Chicago, IL Water Revenue, Second Lien Water Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 5.00% (FSA INS), 11/1/2028
   
3,067,890
 
3,000,000
 
Chicago, IL, UT GO Bonds, 5.25%, 1/1/2027
   
3,136,980
 
2,000,000
 
Chicago, IL, UT GO Bonds, 5.25%, 1/1/2028
   
2,083,520
 
1,330,000
 
Harvey, IL, Refunding & Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.625%, 12/1/2032
   
1,253,445
 
1,500,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (OSF Health Care Systems)/
(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 11/15/2023
   
1,464,360
 
3,750,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Illinois Institute of Technology), 4/1/2031
   
3,517,200
 
1,000,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.00% (Illinois Institute of Technology), 4/1/2036
   
921,180
 
2,750,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.00% (Bradley University)/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 8/1/2034
   
2,572,845
 
2,145,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00% (Loyola University), 7/1/2022
   
2,165,120
 
1,000,000
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.25% (Tabor Hills Supportive Living LLC), 11/15/2036
   
861,930
     
TOTAL
   
21,044,470
     
Indiana--2.8%
     
 
1,000,000
 
Indiana Development Finance Authority, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, 5.25% TOBs (Marathon Oil Corp.) Mandatory Tender 12/2/2011
   
1,023,260
 
2,000,000
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 6.25% (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), 3/1/2025
   
2,054,880
 
2,200,000
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.375% (Deaconess Hospital)/(AMBAC INS), 3/1/2029
   
2,223,914
 
1,500,000
 
Indiana State Office Building Commission Capitol Complex, Revenue Bonds (Series 1990A: Senate Avenue Parking Facility), 7.40% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.488%), 7/1/2015
   
1,771,785
 
4,000,000
 
Indianapolis, IN Gas Utility Distribution System, Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2008C), 5.25% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 6/1/2019
   
4,307,600
 
2,000,000
 
St. Joseph County, IN Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.375% (Madison Center Obligated Group), 2/15/2034
   
1,747,800
     
TOTAL
   
13,129,239
     
Iowa--0.2%
     
 
1,000,000
 
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Facilities Development Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.50% (Care Initiatives), 7/1/2025
   
900,850
     
Kansas--0.6%
     
 
1,560,000
 
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2007L), 5.125% (Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 11/15/2032
   
1,561,638
 
1,150,000
 
University of Kansas Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (KU Health System)/(United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2012@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.62%), 9/1/2022
   
1,248,348
     
TOTAL
   
2,809,986
     
Louisiana--0.4%
     
 
505,000
 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, FHA INS Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Baton Rouge General Medical Center)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2033
   
506,030
 
1,500,000
 
St. John the Baptist Parish, LA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.125% (Marathon Oil Corp.), 6/1/2037
   
1,340,700
     
TOTAL
   
1,846,730
     
Maryland--0.2%
     
 
250,000
 
Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.25% (King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Community), 1/1/2027
   
212,230
 
650,000
 
Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.30% (King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Community)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 1/1/2037
   
523,666
     
TOTAL
   
735,896
     
Massachusetts--4.7%
     
 
5,000,000
 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO Bonds (Series 2000B), 6.00% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2010@100), 6/1/2016
   
5,295,500
 
170,000
 
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Transportation System, Special Assessment Bonds, 5.75%, 7/1/2016
   
178,565
 
2,000,000
 
Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds  (Series 2004A), 6.375% (Northern Berkshire Health System )/(Original Issue Yield: 6.60%), 7/1/2034
   
1,957,780
 
790,000
 
Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002D), 6.35% (Milford Regional Medical Center)/(United States Treasury PRF 7/15/2012@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.38%), 7/15/2032
   
882,541
 
1,000,000
 
Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002D), 6.50% (Milford Regional Medical Center)/(United States Treasury PRF 7/15/2012@101), 7/15/2023
   
1,122,750
 
4,550,000
 
Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005E), 5.00% (Emerson Hospital)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 8/15/2025
   
4,323,637
 
4,000,000
 
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 4.75% (AMBAC INS), 8/15/2032
   
3,898,840
 
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
   
41,614
 
430,000
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, Program Revenue Bonds (Series 10), 5.00% (United States Treasury PRF 8/1/2014@100), 8/1/2034
   
464,456
 
70,000
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, Program Revenue Bonds (Series 10), 5.00%, 8/1/2034
   
70,839
 
2,460,000
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Pool, Program (Series 6) Revenue Bonds PRF, 5.25% (United States Treasury PRF 8/1/2010@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 8/1/2019
   
2,609,470
 
1,000,000
 
Sterling, MA, UT GO Bonds, 6.00% (United States Treasury PRF 2/15/2010@101), 2/15/2020
   
1,063,480
     
TOTAL
   
21,909,472
     
Michigan--4.5%
     
 
2,090,000
 
Cornell Township MI, Economic Development Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.875% (MeadWestvaco Corp.)/(United States Treasury PRF 5/1/2012@100), 5/1/2018
   
2,275,487
 
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
   
2,769,417
 
3,560,000
 
Detroit, MI Water Supply System, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2006C), 5.00% (FSA INS), 7/1/2029
   
3,571,641
 
4,000,000
 
Detroit, MI, UT GO Bonds (Series 2008-A), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 4/1/2028
   
3,935,600
 
1,000,000
 
Dexter, MI Community Schools, UT GO Bonds, 5.10% (FGIC INS), 5/1/2018
   
1,067,030
 
2,000,000
 
Kent Hospital Finance Authority, MI, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 6.00% (Metropolitan Hospital), 7/1/2035
   
1,871,100
 
1,500,000
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.00% (Oakwood Obligated Group), 4/1/2022
   
1,543,455
 
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
   
1,010,150
 
2,900,000
 
Michigan State Strategic Fund, Revenue Refunding PCRBs (Series C), 5.45% (Detroit Edison Co.), 9/1/2029
   
2,920,706
     
TOTAL
   
20,964,586
     
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
   
1,005,010
     
Mississippi--0.4%
     
 
2,050,000
 
Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Refunding PCRBs, 5.90% (System Energy Resources, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.93%), 5/1/2022
   
1,998,791
     
Missouri--0.3%
     
 
1,335,000
 
Missouri Development Finance Board, Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.00% (Branson, MO), 6/1/2035
   
1,191,968
     
Nebraska--1.0%
     
 
4,710,000
 
Omaha, NE Convention Hotel Corp., Convention Center Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 2/1/2026
   
4,693,421
     
Nevada--1.9%
     
 
4,000,000
 
Clark County, NV School District, LT GO Building Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00%, 6/15/2025
   
4,120,160
 
3,000,000
 
Clark County, NV, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A-2), 5.00% (Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport)/(AMBAC INS), 7/1/2026
   
2,996,460
 
1,000,000
 
Henderson, NV, Health Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.625% (Catholic Healthcare West)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.72%), 7/1/2024
   
1,008,350
 
245,000
 
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
   
175,398
 
585,000
 
Henderson, NV, Local Improvement District No. T-16 LT Obligation Improvement Bonds, 5.125% (Falls at Lake Las Vegas LID No. T-16)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.20%), 3/1/2025
   
401,099
     
TOTAL
   
8,701,467
     
New Hampshire--0.4%
     
 
1,685,000
 
New Hampshire Higher Educational & Health Facilities Authority, Healthcare System Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.375% (Covenant Health Systems)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 7/1/2024
   
1,638,342
     
New Mexico--0.7%
     
 
3,000,000
 
University of New Mexico, Subordinate Lien System Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.00% (FSA INS), 6/1/2036
   
3,019,200
     
New York--8.5%
     
 
2,000,000
 
Hempstead (Town), NY IDA, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Adelphi University), 10/1/2035
   
1,985,120
 
2,000,000
 
Hempstead (Town), NY IDA, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Hofstra University), 7/1/2018
   
2,077,420
 
1,000,000
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, Transportation Revenue Bonds (Series 2005F), 5.00% (MTA Transportation Revenue), 11/15/2035
   
994,040
 
4,000,000
 
New York City, NY IDA, CPI PILOT Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 4.757% (Yankee Stadium LLC)/(FGIC INS), 3/1/2021
   
3,183,960
 
3,000,000
2,3
New York City, NY IDA, Liberty Revenue Bonds (Series A), 6.25% (7 World Trade Center LLC), 3/1/2015
   
2,982,750
 
3,970,000
 
New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Fiscal 2002 Series A), 5.00%, 6/15/2032
   
3,991,557
 
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
   
3,059,970
 
1,060,000
 
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007B), 5.25% (Health Quest Systems, Inc. Obligated Group)/(Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 7/1/2027
   
1,106,354
 
5,000,000
 
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (State University of New York)/(United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2010@101), 5/15/2016
   
5,358,150
 
2,500,000
 
New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2007A), 5.25% (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), 3/15/2026
   
2,643,775
 
2,500,000
 
New York State Thruway Authority, Second General Highway & Bridge Trust Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2007B), 5.00% (New York State Thruway Authority - Dedicated Highway & Bridge Trust Fund), 4/1/2027
   
2,572,600
 
2,000,000
 
New York State Urban Development Corp., Economic Development and Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A-1), 5.00% (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), 12/15/2027
   
2,062,300
 
1,015,000
 
Suffolk County, NY Water Authority, Water System Revenue Bonds (Series 1994), 6.00% (Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2014
   
1,133,176
 
1,985,000
 
Suffolk County, NY Water Authority, Water System Revenue Bonds (Series 1994), 6.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2014
   
2,170,300
 
4,000,000
 
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.10%), 11/15/2037
   
4,052,680
     
TOTAL
   
39,374,152
     
North Carolina--1.4%
     
 
1,660,000
 
Johnston Memorial Hospital Authority, NC, FHA INS Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 5.25% (Johnston Memorial Hospital )/(FSA INS), 10/1/2036
   
1,689,033
 
3,000,000
 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series D), 5.125% (Original Issue Yield: 5.25%), 1/1/2023
   
3,001,770
 
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
   
1,539,408
     
TOTAL
   
6,230,211
     
Ohio--4.0%
     
 
5,000,000
 
American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., Prairie State Energy Campus Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.25%, 2/15/2028
   
5,014,650
 
3,245,000
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2007A), 6.50%, 6/1/2047
   
2,953,274
 
1,700,000
 
Cleveland, OH Municipal School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.25% (FSA INS), 12/1/2024
   
1,782,008
 
3,000,000
 
Franklin County, OH Health Care Facilities, Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.50% (Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.64%), 7/1/2017
   
2,937,570
 
1,345,000
 
Ohio State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.00% (Adult Correctional Building Fund Projects), 4/1/2022
   
1,386,816
 
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
   
4,377,435
     
TOTAL
   
18,451,753
     
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
   
1,084,610
     
Oregon--0.3%
     
 
1,500,000
 
Clackamas County, OR Hospital Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2001), 5.25% (Legacy Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 5/1/2021
   
1,524,870
     
Pennsylvania--7.2%
     
 
3,000,000
 
Allegheny County, PA HDA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series 2000B), 9.25% (West Penn Allegheny Health System)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2010@102)/(Original Issue Yield: 9.70%), 11/15/2030
   
3,486,240
 
3,890,000
 
Allegheny County, PA HDA, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (UPMC Health System), 6/15/2018
   
4,010,279
 
1,280,000
 
Allegheny County, PA HDA, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 1998A), 5.125% (Jefferson Regional Medical Center, PA)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.40%), 5/1/2029
   
1,198,810
 
1,085,000
 
Allegheny County, PA IDA, Environmental Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.50% (United States Steel Corp.), 11/1/2016
   
1,093,572
 
1,435,000
 
Allegheny County, PA, UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 12/1/2033
   
1,450,039
 
8,000,000
 
Delaware Valley, PA Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.75%, 7/1/2017
   
8,858,400
 
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
   
1,058,390
 
5,000,000
 
Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2001A), 6.25% (UPMC Health System), 1/15/2016
   
5,366,800
 
2,000,000
 
Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, 5.125% (Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania )/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 7/1/2039
   
1,881,360
 
3,000,000
 
Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Oil Franchise Tax Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2003C), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 12/1/2032
   
3,024,120
 
1,000,000
 
Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinated Revenue Bonds (Series 2008A), 5.00% (Assured Guaranty Corp. INS), 6/1/2033
   
1,021,940
 
1,000,000
 
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County PA Public Auditorium Hotel Room Authority, Public Auditorium Hotel Room Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.15%), 2/1/2017
   
1,027,420
     
TOTAL
   
33,477,370
     
Puerto Rico--1.6%
     
 
1,000,000
 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2009
   
1,027,620
 
1,000,000
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2007VV), 5.25% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2029
   
1,037,570
 
4,500,000
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series II), 5.25% (United States Treasury PRF 7/1/2012@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.27%), 7/1/2022
   
4,869,495
 
470,000
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Ana G. Mendez University System), 3/1/2026
   
426,807
 
200,000
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2006), 5.00% (Ana G. Mendez University System), 3/1/2036
   
171,230
     
TOTAL
   
7,532,722
     
Rhode Island--1.1%
     
 
2,500,000
 
Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00% (Brown University), 9/1/2037
   
2,525,475
 
340,000
 
Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds, 6.375% (Lifespan Obligated Group)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.58%), 8/15/2021
   
355,276
 
2,160,000
 
Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds, 6.375% (Lifespan Obligated Group)/(United States Treasury PRF 8/15/2012@100)/
(Original Issue Yield: 6.58%), 8/15/2021
   
2,402,482
     
TOTAL
   
5,283,233
     
South Carolina--1.6%
     
 
615,000
 
South Carolina Jobs-EDA, EDRBs, (Series 2002A), 5.50% (Bon Secours Health System)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2012@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.75%), 11/15/2023
   
667,453
 
2,215,000
 
South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.625% (Bon Secours Health System)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.84%), 11/15/2030
   
2,228,046
 
580,000
 
South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Health System Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.625% (Bon Secours Health System)/(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2012@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.84%), 11/15/2030
   
632,397
 
4,000,000
 
South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 2.30% (Palmetto Health Alliance), 8/1/2013 Mandatory Tender
   
3,850,000
     
TOTAL
   
7,377,896
     
South Dakota--1.1%
     
 
2,225,000
 
South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Home Ownership Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2002C), 5.35%, 5/1/2022
   
2,370,560
 
2,420,000
 
South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Multiple Purpose Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.15% (FSA INS), 11/1/2020
   
2,464,964
     
TOTAL
   
4,835,524
     
Tennessee--1.3%
     
 
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
   
2,104,134
 
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
   
1,253,526
 
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
   
1,742,972
 
935,000
 
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
   
1,041,328
     
TOTAL
   
6,141,960
     
Texas--7.8%
     
 
4,600,000
 
Austin, TX Electric Utility System, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2013@100), 11/15/2022
   
4,977,660
 
2,000,000
 
Comal County, TX HFDC, Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.125% (McKenna Memorial Hospital)/(United States Treasury PRF 2/1/2013@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.28%), 2/1/2022
   
2,214,420
 
3,000,000
 
Dallas, TX, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2007), 4.50% (Dallas, TX Waterworks & Sewer System)/(AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 4.56%), 10/1/2036
   
2,737,770
 
1,000,000
 
Granbury, TX ISD, Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (GTD by PSFG), 8/1/2027
   
1,017,260
 
2,200,000
 
Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 6.00% (Memorial Hospital System)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2011
   
2,299,220
 
4,000,000
 
Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 1997A), 6.00% (Memorial Hospital System)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 6/1/2012
   
4,217,200
 
1,000,000
 
La Feria, TX ISD, School Building UT GO Bonds, 5.00% (GTD by PSFG), 2/15/2037
   
999,940
 
600,000
 
Matagorda County, TX Navigation District No. 1, COL Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.60% (CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC), 3/1/2027
   
549,666
 
2,300,000
 
Port of Corpus Christi, TX IDC, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series C), 5.40% (Valero Energy Corp.), 4/1/2018
   
2,275,781
 
2,165,000
 
Richardson, TX Hospital Authority, Refunding & Improvement Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.875% (Richardson Regional Medical Center)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.05%), 12/1/2024
   
2,140,189
 
1,000,000
 
Sam Rayburn, TX Municipal Power Agency, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 6.00%, 10/1/2021
   
1,013,340
 
5,000,000
 
San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2008), 5.00%, 2/1/2025
   
5,145,600
 
1,525,000
 
Texas State Public Finance Authority, GO Bonds (Series 2007), 5.00% (Texas State), 10/1/2027
   
1,571,604
 
5,000,000
 
Texas State Transportation Commission, Mobility Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), 4.75% (Texas State), 4/1/2027
   
5,031,700
     
TOTAL
   
36,191,350
     
Utah--3.0%
     
 
10,240,000
 
Salt Lake City, UT Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), 8.125% (IHC Hospitals Inc., UT)/(Escrowed In Treasuries COL)/(Original Issue Yield: 8.17%), 5/15/2015
   
11,739,955
 
2,000,000
 
Utah County, UT IDA, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, 5.05% TOBs (Marathon Oil Corp.), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2011
   
2,041,660
     
TOTAL
   
13,781,615
     
Vermont--1.1%
     
 
1,000,000
 
Burlington, VT Airport, Revenue Bonds (Series A), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2023
   
1,018,590
 
2,295,000
 
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Norwich University)/(United States Treasury PRF 7/1/2008@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.62%), 7/1/2018
   
2,318,180
 
3,000
 
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bond, 3.40% TOBs (Middlebury College ), Optional Tender 11/3/2008
   
3,001
 
1,165,000
 
Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Series 2003A), 5.375% (Vermont Law School)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.60%), 1/1/2023
   
1,109,208
 
750,000
 
Vermont Municipal Bond Bank, Revenue Bonds (2007 Series 1), 5.00% (FSA INS), 12/1/2022
   
786,728
     
TOTAL
   
5,235,707
     
Virgin Islands--0.0%
     
 
100,000
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2004A), 5.25% (Virgin Islands Matching Fund), 10/1/2024
   
97,906
     
Virginia--2.7%
     
 
5,000,000
 
Richmond, VA, UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (FSA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.58%), 1/15/2018
   
5,257,100
 
3,000,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., VA, Revenue Bonds, 5.625% (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2015@100)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.78%), 6/1/2037
   
3,292,980
 
3,900,000
 
Virginia Peninsula Port Authority, Coal Terminal Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2003), 6.00% (Brinks Co. (The)), 4/1/2033
   
3,806,322
     
TOTAL
   
12,356,402
     
Washington--2.7%
     
 
1,365,000
 
Seattle, WA, Refunding & Improvement LT GO Bonds (Series 2002), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.14%), 7/1/2020
   
1,407,301
 
1,235,000
 
Skagit County, WA Public Hospital District No. 1, Revenue Bonds (Series 2005), 5.50% (Skagit Valley Hospital), 12/1/2030
   
1,147,883
 
1,770,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Authority, WA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 6.50% (Original Issue Yield: 6.65%), 6/1/2026
   
1,789,859
 
1,250,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Authority, WA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 6.625% (Original Issue Yield: 6.875%), 6/1/2032
   
1,252,763
 
1,150,000
 
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Group Health Cooperative)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 12/1/2036
   
1,029,894
 
5,595,000
 
Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Lease Revenue COP, 5.125% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 7/1/2013
   
5,718,258
     
TOTAL
   
12,345,958
     
West Virginia--0.5%
     
 
2,200,000
 
Pleasants County, WV County Commission, PCR Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2007F), 5.25% (Allegheny Energy Supply Company LLC), 10/15/2037
   
2,104,806
     
Wisconsin--4.0%
     
 
1,000,000
 
Marinette County, WI, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 6.50% (United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2010@100), 9/1/2018
   
1,079,130
 
1,570,000
 
Wisconsin Housing & EDA, Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2002C), 5.35% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 11/1/2022
   
1,607,303
 
1,090,000
 
Wisconsin State Clean Water, Revenue Bonds (Series 1), 5.00% (Original Issue Yield: 5.14%), 6/1/2020
   
1,110,568
 
5,500,000
 
Wisconsin State HEFA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.75% (Wheaton Franciscan HealthCare)/(United States Treasury PRF 2/15/2012@101)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.96%), 8/15/2025
   
6,007,430
 
300,000
 
Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.50% (Blood Center of Wisconsin, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.583%), 6/1/2024
   
302,394
 
430,000
 
Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.75% (Blood Center of Wisconsin, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.82%), 6/1/2034
   
429,402
 
2,000,000
 
Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2004), 5.75% (Fort Healthcare, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.84%), 5/1/2029
   
1,941,720
 
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
   
1,356,576
 
1,875,000
 
Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (SynergyHealth, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 11/15/2023
   
1,886,288
 
1,630,000
 
Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.15%), 7/1/2030
   
1,651,826
 
1,250,000
 
Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds (Series 2006A), 5.125% (Marshfield Clinic, WI), 2/15/2026
   
1,189,325
     
TOTAL
   
18,561,962
     
Wyoming--0.2%
     
 
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
   
1,018,000
     
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $454,597,924)
   
456,906,247
     
SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--1.0%4
     
     
Missouri--0.5%
     
 
2,200,000
 
Missouri State HEFA, (Series 1997) Daily VRDNs (Cox Health Systems)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 9.000%, 7/1/2008
   
2,200,000
     
New York--0.5%
     
 
2,400,000
 
New York City, NY, (Fiscal 2008 Subseries L-5) Daily VRDNs (Dexia Credit Local LIQ), 2.000%, 7/1/2008
   
2,400,000
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (AT COST)
   
4,600,000
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.9%
(IDENTIFIED COST $459,197,924)5
   
461,506,247
     
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES – NET – 0.1%6
   
530,802
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100%
 
$
462,037,049

 
At June 30, 2008, the Fund had the following outstanding futures contracts:
 
Description
Number of         Contracts
Notional Value
Expiration Date
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
7 U.S. Treasury Notes 2 Year Long Futures
 
220
 
$46,464,688
 
September 2008
 
$33,590
 
7 U.S. Treasury Notes 10 Year Short Futures
120
$13,670,625
 
September 2008
$(71,679)
 
NET UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION ON FUTURES CONTRACTS
$(38,089)

 
Net Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts is included in “Other Assets and Liabilities – Net”.

 
At June 30, 2008, the Fund holds no securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).
1
Pledged as collateral to ensure the Fund is able to satisfy the obligations of its outstanding futures contracts.
2
Denotes a restricted security that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) is subject to a contractual restriction on public sales. At June 30, 2008, these restricted securities amounted to $2,982,750, which represented 0.6% of total net assets.
3
Denotes a restricted security that may be resold without restriction to “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and that the Fund has determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Fund's Board of Directors (the “Directors”). At June 30, 2008, this liquid restricted security amounted to $2,982,750, which represented 0.6% of total net assets.
4
Current rate and next reset date shown for Variable Rate Demand Notes.
5
At June 30, 2008, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $459,178,430.  The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $2,327,817.  This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $12,354,088 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $10,026,271.
6
Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.
7
Non-income producing security.

 
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at June 30, 2008.

 
Investment Valuation
 
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:
 
·  
Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities greater than 60 days are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Directors.
 
·  
Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at their cost (adjusted for the accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium).
 
·  
Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs.
 
·  
Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or closing price.
 
·  
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Directors.
 
If the Fund cannot obtain a price or price evaluation from a pricing service for an investment, the Fund may attempt to value the investment based upon the mean of bid and asked quotations or fair value the investment based on price evaluations, from one or more dealers. If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Fund’s NAV.
 
 
Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures
 
The Directors have authorized the use of pricing services to provide evaluations of the current fair value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions.  Some pricing services provide a single price evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation).  Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and asked for the investment (a “mid” evaluation).  The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities.  The Fund normally uses mid evaluations for other types of fixed-income securities and OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Directors.
 
The Directors also have adopted procedures requiring an investment to be priced at its fair value whenever the Adviser determines that a significant event affecting the value of the investment has occurred between the time as of which the price of the investment would otherwise be determined and the time as of which the NAV is computed. An event is considered significant if there is both an affirmative expectation that the investment’s value will change in response to the event and a reasonable basis for quantifying the resulting change in value. Examples of significant events that may occur after the close of the principal market on which a security is traded, or after the time of a price evaluation provided by a pricing service or a dealer, include:
 
·  
With respect to price evaluations of fixed-income securities determined before the close of regular trading on the NYSE, actions by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee and other significant trends in U.S. fixed-income markets;
 
·  
Political or other developments affecting the economy or markets in which an issuer conducts its operations or its securities are traded; and
 
·  
Announcements concerning matters such as acquisitions, recapitalizations, litigation developments, a natural disaster affecting the issuer’s operations or regulatory changes or market developments affecting the issuer’s industry.
 
The Fund may seek to obtain more current quotations or price evaluations from alternative pricing sources. If a reliable alternative pricing source is not available, the Fund will determine the fair value of the investment using another method approved by the Directors.
 

 
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments.  These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

·  
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
·  
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
·  
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of June 30, 2008, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:

 
Valuation Inputs
Investments in
Securities
Other Financial
Instruments*
Level 1 – Quoted Prices
$---
$(38,089)
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs
461,506,247
---
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs
---
---
    Total
$461,506,247
$(38,089)

* Other financial instruments include futures contracts.
 
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
FHA
--Federal Housing Administration
FSA
--Financial Security Assurance
GO
--General Obligation
GTD
--Guaranteed
HDA
--Hospital Development Authority
HEFA
--Health and Education Facilities Authority
HFDC
--Health Facility Development Corporation
IDA
--Industrial Development Authority
IDB
--Industrial Development Bond
IDC
--Industrial Development Corporation
INS
--Insured
ISD
--Independent School District
LIQ
--Liquidity Agreement
LT
--Limited Tax
PCR
--Pollution Control Revenue
PCRBs
--Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
PRF
--Prerefunded
PSFG
--Permanent School Fund Guarantee
TOBs
--Tender Option Bonds
UT
--Unlimited Tax
VRDNs
--Variable Rate Demand Notes


 
 
Item 2.                      Controls and Procedures

(a) The registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are 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-Q.

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 3.                      Exhibits




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
August 21, 2008
   
   
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
August 21, 2008
   
   
By
/S/ Richard A. Novak
 
Richard A. Novak
 
Principal Financial Officer
Date
August 21, 2008



EX-99.CERT 2 cert.htm CERT cert.htm
N-Q Item 3- Exhibits: Certifications


I, J. Christopher Donahue, certify that:

1.  
I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. ("registrant");

2.  
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  
Based on my knowledge, the schedules of investments included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the investments of the registrant as of the end of the fiscal quarter for which the report is filed;

4.  
The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

a.  
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.  
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

c.  
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

d.  
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  
The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.  
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

b.  
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.




Date: August 21, 2008
/S/ J. Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
President - - Principal Executive Officer



N-Q Item 3- Exhibits: Certifications


I, Richard A. Novak, certify that:

1.  
I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Federated Municipal Securities Fund, Inc. ("registrant");

2.  
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  
Based on my knowledge, the schedules of investments included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the investments of the registrant as of the end of the fiscal quarter for which the report is filed;

4.  
The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

a.  
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.  
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

c.  
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

d.  
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  
The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.  
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

b.  
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.




Date: August 21, 2008
/S/ Richard A. Novak
Richard A. Novak
Treasurer - - Principal Financial Officer


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