CHEFA Independent Auditor

The Authority is a quasi-public agency and political subdivision of the State of Connecticut and is a conduit issuer of tax-exempt bonds issued on behalf of eligible non-profits in the State of Connecticut pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 187, Sections 10a-176 through 10a-198. These tax-exempt bonds are financial obligations of the underlying obligor on whose behalf CHEFA issues the bonds. The issuance of tax-exempt bonds can provide funds for construction and renovation projects, the refinancing of eligible existing debt, funding of Debt Service Reserve Funds (if applicable), and funding of issuance costs. The Authority has three subsidiaries (component units): the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (“CHESLA”), the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation (“CSLF”) and CHEFA Community Development Corporation (“CHEFA CDC”) (CHEFA and its subsidiaries collectively the “Authority”). Please see document for scope of services and additional requirements.

Kara Stuart 1 Financial Plaza 20th Floor Suite 2000 Hartford CT, 06103 United States Tel: 8605204700 Fax: kstuart@chefa.com