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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000030146-26-000238

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-CSRS

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**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BNY MELLON STRATEGIC MUNICIPALS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000818972

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 133426554
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-CSRS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-05245
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261039573

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
- **STREET 2:** 240 GREENWICH STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10286
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2129226400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
- **STREET 2:** 240 GREENWICH STREET
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10286

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DREYFUS STRATEGIC MUNICIPALS, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20181030

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DREYFUS STRATEGIC MUNICIPALS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**UNITED STATES<br> SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-CSR**

**CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT<br> INVESTMENT COMPANIES**

**Investment Company Act file number 811-05245**

**BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.**

**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)**

**c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.<br> 240 Greenwich Street<br> New York, New York 10286<br> (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)**

**Deirdre Cunnane, Esq.<br> 240 Greenwich Street<br> New York, New York 10286<br> (Name and Address of Agent for Service)**

**Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 922-6400**

**Date of fiscal year end: 09/30**

**Date of reporting period: 03/31/26** 

**FORM N-CSR**

**Item 1. Report to Stockholders.** 

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.

**SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT**

March 31, 2026

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| **BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Protecting Your Privacy** <br>**Our Pledge to You**<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **THE FUND IS COMMITTED TO YOUR PRIVACY.** On this page, you <br> will find the fund's policies and practices for collecting, disclosing, and <br> safeguarding "nonpublic personal information," which may include <br> financial, biometric or other customer information. These policies apply to <br> individuals who purchase fund shares for personal, family, or household <br> purposes, or have done so in the past. This notification replaces all previous <br> statements of the fund's consumer privacy policy, and may be amended at <br> any time. We'll keep you informed of changes as required by law.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **YOUR ACCOUNT IS PROVIDED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT**. <br> The fund maintains physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that <br> comply with federal regulations to guard nonpublic personal information. <br> The fund's agents and service providers have limited access to customer <br> information based on their role in servicing your account.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **THE FUND COLLECTS INFORMATION IN ORDER TO SERVICE** <br> **AND ADMINISTER YOUR ACCOUNT.** The fund collects a variety of <br> nonpublic personal information, which may include:<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●Information we receive from you, such as your name, address, and <br> social security number.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●Information about your transactions with us, such as the purchase or <br> sale of fund shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●Information we receive from agents and service providers, such as proxy <br> voting information.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **THE FUND DOES NOT SHARE NONPUBLIC PERSONAL** <br> **INFORMATION WITH ANYONE, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY** <br> **LAW.**<br>|
| ***Thank you for this opportunity to serve you.*** |

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The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period covered and do not necessarily represent the views of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. or any other person in the BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a fund in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf

of any fund in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds.

Not FDIC-Insured • Not Bank-Guaranteed • May Lose Value

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Contents

THE FUND

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Discussion of Fund Performance and Distribution](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_DFP-Commoncontent-4718_1)<br> [Information](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_DFP-Commoncontent-4718_1)<br>| 2 |
| [Portfolio Summary](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_PSS-Commoncontent-4718_1) | 3 |
| [Schedule of Investments](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_SOI-Commoncontent-4718_1) | 4 |
| [Statement of Assets and Liabilities](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_FS-Commoncontent-4718_1) | 35 |
| [Statement of Operations](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_FS-Commoncontent-4718_2) | 36 |
| [Statement of Cash Flows](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_FS-Commoncontent-4718_3) | 37 |
| [Statement of Changes in Net Assets](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_FS-Commoncontent-4718_4) | 38 |
| [Financial Highlights](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_FIHI-Commoncontent-4718_1) | 39 |
| [Notes to Financial Statements](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_NTF-Commoncontent-4718_1) | 41 |
| [Proxy Results](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_PVCEF-Commoncontent-4718_1) | 50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [Information About the Renewal of the Fund's Investment](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_AAA-Commoncontent-4718_1)<br> [Advisory, Administration and Sub-Investment Advisory](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_AAA-Commoncontent-4718_1)<br> [Agreements](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_AAA-Commoncontent-4718_1)<br>| 51 |
| [Officers and Directors](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_OATD-Commoncontent-4718_1) | 56 |
| [FOR MORE INFORMATION](#xx_4297214a-d838-4496-b9a0-aa7f1affffcd_BC-Commoncontent-4718_1) |  |

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE AND DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION (Unaudited)

**How did the Fund perform last six months?**

For the 6-month period ended March 31, 2026, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (the "fund") produced a total return of 1.38% on a net-asset-value basis and 2.94% on a market price basis.<sup>1</sup> Over the same period, the fund provided aggregate income dividends of $.144 per share, which reflects an annualized distribution rate of 4.59%.<sup>2</sup> In comparison, the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index (the "Index"), the fund's performance benchmark, posted a total return of 1.38% for the same period.<sup>3</sup>

<sup>1</sup>

*Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid, based upon net asset value per share or market price per share, as applicable. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Market price per share, net asset value per share and investment return fluctuate.*

<sup>2</sup>

*Distribution rate per share is based upon dividends per share paid from undistributed net investment income during the period, divided by the market price per share at the end of the period, adjusted for any capital gain distributions.*

<sup>3</sup>

*Source: Lipper, Inc. — The Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index covers the U.S. dollar-denominated long-term tax-exempt bond market. Unlike a fund, the Index is not subject to fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.*

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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY (Unaudited)

**State Allocation (Based on Total Investments)** ![](img7660fa962.gif)

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)

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| Description | Coupon <br>Rate (%)<br>| Maturity <br>Date<br>| Principal <br>Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2%** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2%** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2%** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2%** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2%** |
| **Alabama — 6.7%** | **Alabama — 6.7%** | **Alabama — 6.7%** | **Alabama — 6.7%** | **Alabama — 6.7%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alabama Special Care Facilities <br> Financing Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Methodist <br> Home for the Aging <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 6.00 | 6/1/2050 | 5970000 | 5696772 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Baldwin County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Novelis <br> Corporation Project) Ser. <br> A<sup>(a),(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 6/1/2032 | 3000000 | 3044395 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black Belt Energy Gas District, <br> Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) <br> Ser. B<br>| 5.00 | 10/1/2035 | 1250000 | 1252144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black Belt Energy Gas District, <br> Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) <br> Ser. F<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2035 | 1250000 | 1325101 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black Belt Energy Gas District, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. D<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 11/1/2034 | 2000000 | 2118694 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black Belt Energy Gas District, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Gas Project) Ser. D1<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 2/1/2029 | 5555000 | 5842211 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jefferson County, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding<br>| 5.50 | 10/1/2053 | 3750000 | 3901848 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mobile County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Calvert LLC <br> Project) Ser. B<br>| 4.75 | 12/1/2054 | 1225000 | 1126170 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southeast Energy Authority A <br> Cooperative District, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. C<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 2/1/2031 | 3500000 | 3703813 |
|  |  |  |  | **28011148** |
| **Alaska — .6%** | **Alaska — .6%** | **Alaska — .6%** | **Alaska — .6%** | **Alaska — .6%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Northern Tobacco <br> Securitization Corp., <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 6/1/2050 | 3000000 | **2443622** |
| **Arizona — 6.7%** | **Arizona — 6.7%** | **Arizona — 6.7%** | **Arizona — 6.7%** | **Arizona — 6.7%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Academics <br> of Math & Science Project)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2054 | 1275000 | 1129202 |

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| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Legacy <br> Cares Project)<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 7.75 | 7/1/2050 | 5770000 | 135595 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Legacy <br> Cares Project) Ser. A<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 6.00 | 7/1/2051 | 1000000 | 23500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Sustainable <br> Bond) (Equitable Schools) <br> Ser. A<br>| 5.25 | 11/1/2053 | 2000000 | 2023275 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (BASIS Schools Project) Ser. <br> A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.25 | 7/1/2047 | 1600000 | 1537350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (BASIS Schools Project) Ser. <br> D<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2047 | 1035000 | 962466 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (BASIS Schools Project) Ser. <br> D<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2051 | 380000 | 344102 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Glendale Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Sun Health Services <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 11/15/2054 | 1170000 | 1104268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; La Paz County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Harmony <br> Public Schools) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 2/15/2036 | 2480000 | 2480630 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maricopa County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Benjamin <br> Franklin Charter School <br> Obligated Group)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.00 | 7/1/2052 | 3000000 | 3001229 |

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*SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)*

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| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** | **Arizona — 6.7% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maricopa County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Paradise Schools Projects <br> Paragon Management)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2047 | 2000000 | 1836503 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sierra Vista Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (American <br> Leadership Academy)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 6/15/2059 | 1000000 | 835340 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2018-<br> XF2537), (Salt Verde <br> Financial Corporation, <br> Revenue Bonds) Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 10.84 | 12/1/2037 | 4030000 | 4256291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series2026-<br> XM1353), (Arizona Salt <br> River Project, Revenue <br> Bonds, Ser.A) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 4.56 | 1/1/2054 | 4000000 | 4207470 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Phoenix Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (BASIS Schools Projects) Ser. <br> A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2035 | 2360000 | 2360291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Phoenix Arizona Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (BASIS Schools Projects) Ser. <br> A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2046 | 2000000 | 1886963 |
|  |  |  |  | **28124475** |

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| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Arkansas — 1.0%** | **Arkansas — 1.0%** | **Arkansas — 1.0%** | **Arkansas — 1.0%** | **Arkansas — 1.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arkansas Development <br> Finance Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds (Sustainable Bond) <br> (U.S. Steel Corp.)<br>| 5.70 | 5/1/2053 | 2600000 | 2649918 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arkansas Development <br> Finance Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds (Sustainable Bond) <br> (U.S. Steel Corp.)<br>| 5.45 | 9/1/2052 | 1500000 | 1512275 |
|  |  |  |  | **4162193** |
| **California — 2.9%** | **California — 2.9%** | **California — 2.9%** | **California — 2.9%** | **California — 2.9%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; California Community Choice <br> Financing Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Sustainable <br> Bond) (Clean Energy <br> Project) Ser. B<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 11/1/2035 | 3250000 | 3500870 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; California Community Choice <br> Financing <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (Sustainable Bond) (Clean <br> Energy Project) Ser. D<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 9/1/2032 | 1500000 | 1607428 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; California County Tobacco <br> Securitization Agency, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Los Angeles County <br> Securitization Corp.) Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 6/1/2049 | 1000000 | 871473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; California Municipal Finance <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (CHF-Aptos LLC Cabrillo <br> College Project) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.25 | 7/1/2045 | 5000000 | 5028274 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; California Municipal Finance <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (William Jessup <br> University)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 8/1/2039 | 140000 | 105461 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; California Statewide <br> Communities Development <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (Loma Linda University <br> Medical Center Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.25 | 12/1/2056 | 1000000 | 1000065 |
|  |  |  |  | **12113571** |

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*SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)*

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| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Colorado — 6.3%** | **Colorado — 6.3%** | **Colorado — 6.3%** | **Colorado — 6.3%** | **Colorado — 6.3%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Health Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (CommonSpirit Health <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 5.25 | 11/1/2052 | 1500000 | 1527261 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Health Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (Covenant Retirement <br> Communities & Services <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2048 | 1250000 | 1229928 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Health Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Covenant Living <br> Communities & Services <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 12/1/2050 | 4500000 | 3750057 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado University Research <br> Foundation, Revenue Bonds <br> (The Prospect Project) Ser. <br> A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.25 | 3/1/2045 | 1000000 | 1011014 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Denver City & County, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (United <br> Airlines Project)<br>| 5.00 | 10/1/2032 | 1000000 | 1000767 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dominion Water & Sanitation <br> District, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding<br>| 5.88 | 12/1/2052 | 4500000 | 4597364 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rampart Range Metropolitan <br> District No. 5, Revenue <br> Bonds<br>| 4.00 | 12/1/2051 | 2000000 | 1586122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regional Transportation <br> District, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Denver Transit <br> Partners) Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 7/15/2034 | 1500000 | 1509108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2020-<br> XM0829), (Colorado Health <br> Facilities Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (CommonSpirit Health <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A1) <br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 10.42 | 8/1/2044 | 4440000 | 4871643 |

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| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Colorado — 6.3% (continued)** | **Colorado — 6.3% (continued)** | **Colorado — 6.3% (continued)** | **Colorado — 6.3% (continued)** | **Colorado — 6.3% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XM1124), (Colorado Health <br> Facilities Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds (Adventist Health <br> System/Sunbelt Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A) Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 7.52 | 11/15/2048 | 5535000 | 4873806 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vauxmont Metropolitan <br> District, GO, Refunding <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.)<br>| 3.25 | 12/15/2050 | 380000 | 328172 |
|  |  |  |  | **26285242** |
| **Connecticut — 1.3%** | **Connecticut — 1.3%** | **Connecticut — 1.3%** | **Connecticut — 1.3%** | **Connecticut — 1.3%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Connecticut Health & <br> Educational Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Fairfield <br> University) Ser. T<br>| 4.00 | 7/1/2055 | 725000 | 621024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Connecticut Housing Finance <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding, Ser. A1<br>| 3.65 | 11/15/2032 | 410000 | 409711 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Harbor Point Infrastructure <br> Improvement District, Tax <br> Allocation Bonds, Refunding <br> (Harbor Point Project)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 4/1/2039 | 3500000 | 3535045 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stamford Housing Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Mozaic Concierge Living), <br> Ser. A<br>| 6.25 | 10/1/2060 | 1000000 | 987281 |
|  |  |  |  | **5553061** |
| **Delaware — .2%** | **Delaware — .2%** | **Delaware — .2%** | **Delaware — .2%** | **Delaware — .2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delaware Economic <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (ACTS <br> Retirement-Life <br> Communities Obligated <br> Group) Ser. B<br>| 5.25 | 11/15/2053 | 1000000 | **1005175** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **District of Columbia — 1.2%** | **District of Columbia — 1.2%** | **District of Columbia — 1.2%** | **District of Columbia — 1.2%** | **District of Columbia — 1.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; District of Columbia, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (The <br> Catholic University of <br> America) Ser. A<br>| 5.75 | 10/1/2055 | 2820000 | 2949104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metropolitan Washington <br> Airports Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (Dulles Metrorail) Ser. B<br>| 4.00 | 10/1/2049 | 2500000 | 2140524 |
|  |  |  |  | **5089628** |
| **Florida — 8.8%** | **Florida — 8.8%** | **Florida — 8.8%** | **Florida — 8.8%** | **Florida — 8.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Atlantic Beach, Revenue Bonds <br> (Fleet Landing Project) Ser. <br> A<br>| 5.00 | 11/15/2053 | 3460000 | 3247534 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collier County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (NCH <br> Healthcare System Project) <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.) Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 10/1/2049 | 1700000 | 1725207 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Florida Housing Finance Corp., <br> Revenue Bonds (Insured; <br> GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. 1<br>| 4.40 | 7/1/2044 | 2440000 | 2418832 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Florida Local Government <br> Finance Commission, <br> Revenue Bonds (Bridgeprep <br> Academy Projects) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.25 | 6/15/2055 | 2500000 | 2542782 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Florida Local Government <br> Finance Commission, <br> Revenue Bonds (Fleet <br> Landing At Nocatee Project) <br> Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.75 | 11/15/2055 | 1020000 | 1056624 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Greater Orlando Aviation <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (United Airlines, Inc. Project)<br>| 5.25 | 11/1/2035 | 1500000 | 1554690 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Greater Orlando Aviation <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 10/1/2049 | 4685000 | 4075404 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lee County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. 1<br>| 4.00 | 4/1/2049 | 1650000 | 1435705 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Florida — 8.8% (continued)** | **Florida — 8.8% (continued)** | **Florida — 8.8% (continued)** | **Florida — 8.8% (continued)** | **Florida — 8.8% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Miami-Dade County, Revenue <br> Bonds<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 10/1/2045 | 3000000 | 1225115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Miami-Dade County Water & <br> Sewer System, Revenue <br> Bonds (Insured; Build <br> America Mutual)<br>| 4.00 | 10/1/2051 | 1550000 | 1351013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Palm Beach County Health <br> Facilities Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (Lifespace <br> Communities Obligated <br> Group) Ser. C<br>| 7.63 | 5/15/2058 | 1000000 | 1102841 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seminole County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Legacy Pointe at UCF <br> Project)<br>| 5.75 | 11/15/2054 | 2500000 | 2342272 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XM1122), (Miami-Dade FL <br> County Water & Sewer <br> System, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding, Ser. B) Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 6.35 | 10/1/2049 | 12750000 | 11358154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Venice, Revenue Bonds (Village <br> on the Isle Project) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 1/1/2055 | 725000 | 701988 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Village Community <br> Development District No. 15, <br> Special Assessment Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.80 | 5/1/2055 | 865000 | 806058 |
|  |  |  |  | **36944219** |
| **Georgia — 7.6%** | **Georgia — 7.6%** | **Georgia — 7.6%** | **Georgia — 7.6%** | **Georgia — 7.6%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Georgia Municipal Electric <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Project One) <br> (Insured; Build America <br> Mutual) Ser. A<br>| 5.25 | 1/1/2054 | 2500000 | 2574058 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. D<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 4/1/2031 | 1535000 | 1630553 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. E<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2032 | 1500000 | 1574519 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Georgia — 7.6% (continued)** | **Georgia — 7.6% (continued)** | **Georgia — 7.6% (continued)** | **Georgia — 7.6% (continued)** | **Georgia — 7.6% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Savannah Georgia Convention <br> Center Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds (Convention Center <br> Hotel) (Insured; Assured <br> Guaranty Corp.) Ser. C<br>| 5.50 | 6/1/2050 | 1000000 | 1049619 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2016-<br> XM0435), (Private Colleges <br> & Universities Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Emory University)) <br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 11.36 | 10/1/2043 | 10000000 | 10003611 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2020-<br> XM0825), (Brookhaven <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Children's <br> Healthcare of Atlanta) Ser. <br> A) Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 8.81 | 7/1/2044 | 6340000 | 6561009 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XF3183), (Municipal Electric <br> Authority of Georgia, <br> Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle <br> Units 3&4 Project) Ser. A) <br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 11.15 | 1/1/2059 | 3600000 | 3574490 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2025-<br> XF80660), (Atlanta <br> Department of Aviation, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1), <br> Non-Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 12.37 | 7/1/2050 | 4920000 | 5082801 |
|  |  |  |  | **32050660** |
| **Idaho — 1.2%** | **Idaho — 1.2%** | **Idaho — 1.2%** | **Idaho — 1.2%** | **Idaho — 1.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Power County Industrial <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (FMC Corp. Project)<br>| 6.45 | 8/1/2032 | 5000000 | **5017908** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Illinois — 12.1%** | **Illinois — 12.1%** | **Illinois — 12.1%** | **Illinois — 12.1%** | **Illinois — 12.1%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago, GO (Housing and <br> Economic Development <br> Projects) Ser. F<br>| 6.00 | 1/1/2055 | 1500000 | 1537182 |
| Chicago, GO, Ser. A | 5.00 | 1/1/2044 | 1740000 | 1682156 |
| Chicago, GO, Ser. A | 5.50 | 1/1/2049 | 305000 | 299852 |
| Chicago, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | 6.00 | 1/1/2038 | 3000000 | 3027823 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago Board of Education, <br> GO, Ser. A<br>| 6.25 | 12/1/2050 | 1400000 | 1467133 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago Board of Education, <br> GO, Ser. D<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2046 | 2000000 | 1828706 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago Board of Education, <br> GO, Ser. H<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2036 | 2000000 | 1931093 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago Board of Education, <br> GO, Refunding, Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2034 | 1400000 | 1404435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago Board of Education, <br> GO, Refunding, Ser. B<br>| 5.50 | 12/1/2035 | 3250000 | 3470195 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chicago Midway International <br> Airport, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding, Ser. C<br>| 5.00 | 1/1/2041 | 1550000 | 1609129 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cook County Community <br> College District No. 508, GO <br> (City Colleges Of <br> Chicago)(Insured; Build <br> America Mutual)<br>| 5.50 | 12/1/2051 | 1000000 | 1056682 |
| Illinois, GO, Ser. A | 5.00 | 5/1/2038 | 3400000 | 3462976 |
| Illinois, GO, Ser. C | 5.00 | 11/1/2029 | 1120000 | 1151510 |
| Illinois, GO, Ser. D | 5.00 | 11/1/2028 | 2025000 | 2085272 |
| Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | 5.00 | 10/1/2029 | 1100000 | 1152499 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Build <br> Illinois Bonds) Ser. C<br>| 5.00 | 6/15/2045 | 1000000 | 1038274 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Illinois Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Centerpoint <br> Joliet Terminal Railroad <br> Project)<sup>(a),(b)</sup> <br>| 4.80 | 7/2/2035 | 1500000 | 1511308 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Illinois Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Plymouth <br> Place Obligated Group) Ser. <br> A<br>| 6.63 | 5/15/2052 | 1000000 | 1042960 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Illinois — 12.1% (continued)** | **Illinois — 12.1% (continued)** | **Illinois — 12.1% (continued)** | **Illinois — 12.1% (continued)** | **Illinois — 12.1% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metropolitan Pier & Exposition <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (McCormick Place Project) <br> (Insured; National Public <br> Finance Guarantee Corp.) <br> Ser. A<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 12/15/2036 | 2500000 | 1616210 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metropolitan Pier & Exposition <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (McCormick Place <br> Expansion Project)<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 12/15/2054 | 21800000 | 5012807 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sales Tax Securitization Corp., <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 1/1/2038 | 1000000 | 978946 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XF1623), (Regional <br> Transportation Authority <br> Illinois, Revenue Bonds, Ser. <br> B) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 5.61 | 6/1/2048 | 3000000 | 2648502 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XF3290), (Chicago Transit <br> Authority, Sales Tax <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A) Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 11.20 | 12/1/2049 | 5800000 | 5884228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2025-<br> XF3349), (Chicago O'Hare <br> International Airport, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A) Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.50%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 13.29 | 1/1/2053 | 3600000 | 3740756 |
|  |  |  |  | **50640634** |
| **Indiana — 1.2%** | **Indiana — 1.2%** | **Indiana — 1.2%** | **Indiana — 1.2%** | **Indiana — 1.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Indiana Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Sustainable <br> Bond)<sup>(b),(c)</sup> <br>| 7.00 | 3/1/2039 | 5525000 | 276250 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Indiana — 1.2% (continued)** | **Indiana — 1.2% (continued)** | **Indiana — 1.2% (continued)** | **Indiana — 1.2% (continued)** | **Indiana — 1.2% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Indiana Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Marquette Project) Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 3/1/2040 | 2735000 | 2850587 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Indianapolis Local Public <br> Improvement Bond Bank, <br> Revenue Bonds (City Moral <br> Obligation) (Insured; Build <br> America Mutual) Ser. F1<br>| 5.25 | 3/1/2067 | 1750000 | 1795684 |
|  |  |  |  | **4922521** |
| **Iowa — .9%** | **Iowa — .9%** | **Iowa — .9%** | **Iowa — .9%** | **Iowa — .9%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Iowa Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Iowa <br> Fertilizer Co. Project)<sup>(g)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2032 | 1415000 | 1594769 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Iowa Student Loan Liquidity <br> Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2031 | 2000000 | 2106128 |
|  |  |  |  | **3700897** |
| **Kentucky — .8%** | **Kentucky — .8%** | **Kentucky — .8%** | **Kentucky — .8%** | **Kentucky — .8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kentucky Public Energy <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Ser. A<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2030 | 1750000 | 1835259 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kentucky Public Energy <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding, Ser. C<br>| 5.00 | 5/1/2036 | 1250000 | 1316683 |
|  |  |  |  | **3151942** |
| **Louisiana — 1.7%** | **Louisiana — 1.7%** | **Louisiana — 1.7%** | **Louisiana — 1.7%** | **Louisiana — 1.7%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ernest N. Morial New Orleans <br> Exhibition Hall Authority, <br> Special Tax Bonds<br>| 5.50 | 7/15/2054 | 1250000 | 1293371 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Louisiana Local Government <br> Environmental Facilities & <br> Community Development <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Westlake <br> Chemical Project)<br>| 3.50 | 11/1/2032 | 635000 | 617186 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Louisiana — 1.7% (continued)** | **Louisiana — 1.7% (continued)** | **Louisiana — 1.7% (continued)** | **Louisiana — 1.7% (continued)** | **Louisiana — 1.7% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Louisiana Public Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge <br> Public-Private Partnership <br> Project)<br>| 5.75 | 9/1/2064 | 3185000 | 3267829 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Louisiana Public Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Ochsner Clinic <br> Foundation Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 5/15/2055 | 1700000 | 1777995 |
|  |  |  |  | **6956381** |
| **Maine — .4%** | **Maine — .4%** | **Maine — .4%** | **Maine — .4%** | **Maine — .4%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finance Authority of Maine, <br> Revenue Bonds (University <br> of New England)<br>| 5.50 | 7/1/2055 | 1750000 | **1825636** |
| **Maryland — 3.2%** | **Maryland — 3.2%** | **Maryland — 3.2%** | **Maryland — 3.2%** | **Maryland — 3.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maryland Economic <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (College Park <br> Leonardtown Project) <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.)<br>| 5.25 | 7/1/2064 | 1000000 | 1017963 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maryland Economic <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Sustainable Bond) <br> (Purple Line Transit <br> Partners) Ser. B<br>| 5.25 | 6/30/2055 | 3120000 | 3060900 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maryland Economic <br> Development Corp., Tax <br> Allocation Bonds (Port <br> Covington Project)<br>| 4.00 | 9/1/2050 | 1000000 | 815828 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maryland Health & Higher <br> Educational Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (Adventist Healthcare <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 1/1/2046 | 3250000 | 3269494 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XF1758), (Maryland Stadium <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds) <br> Non-Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 11.40 | 6/1/2054 | 5200000 | 5295001 |
|  |  |  |  | **13459186** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Massachusetts — 5.7%** | **Massachusetts — 5.7%** | **Massachusetts — 5.7%** | **Massachusetts — 5.7%** | **Massachusetts — 5.7%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lowell Collegiate Charter <br> School, Revenue Bonds<br>| 5.00 | 6/15/2054 | 1620000 | 1493757 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Massachusetts Development <br> Finance Agency, Revenue <br> Bonds (Tufts University <br> Student Housing Project)<br>| 5.50 | 6/1/2050 | 1000000 | 1045522 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Massachusetts Development <br> Finance Agency, Revenue <br> Bonds, Ser. T<br>| 4.00 | 3/1/2054 | 1000000 | 905126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Massachusetts Development <br> Finance Agency, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (Beth <br> Israel Lahey Health <br> Obligated Group) Ser. N<br>| 5.50 | 7/1/2055 | 3605000 | 3790919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Massachusetts Development <br> Finance Agency, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (Boston <br> Medical Center Corp. <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 5.25 | 7/1/2052 | 1500000 | 1444242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Massachusetts Development <br> Finance Agency, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (NewBridge <br> Charles Obligated Group)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 10/1/2057 | 1000000 | 945348 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XF1604), (Massachusetts <br> State Transportation Fund, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. B) Non-<br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 11.40 | 6/1/2053 | 14000000 | 14413372 |
|  |  |  |  | **24038286** |
| **Michigan — 6.0%** | **Michigan — 6.0%** | **Michigan — 6.0%** | **Michigan — 6.0%** | **Michigan — 6.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Detroit Downtown <br> Development Authority, Tax <br> Allocation Bonds, Refunding <br> (Catalyst Development <br> Project)<br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2048 | 1115000 | 1140639 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Lakes Water Authority <br> Sewage Disposal System, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. C<br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2036 | 2435000 | 2445333 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Michigan — 6.0% (continued)** | **Michigan — 6.0% (continued)** | **Michigan — 6.0% (continued)** | **Michigan — 6.0% (continued)** | **Michigan — 6.0% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michigan Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Sustainable <br> Bond)<br>| 5.50 | 2/28/2057 | 2700000 | 2749865 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michigan Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A2<br>| 5.00 | 6/1/2040 | 4435000 | 4563121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michigan Housing <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. C<br>| 5.05 | 6/1/2051 | 2000000 | 2009054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XM1171), (Michigan State <br> University, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding, Ser. A) Non-<br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 12.61 | 8/15/2054 | 10000000 | 10453072 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wayne County Airport <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 12/1/2050 | 1500000 | 1602216 |
|  |  |  |  | **24963300** |
| **Minnesota — .5%** | **Minnesota — .5%** | **Minnesota — .5%** | **Minnesota — .5%** | **Minnesota — .5%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Duluth Economic Development <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Essentia Health <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 2/15/2058 | 1325000 | 1252174 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Woodbury, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Math & <br> Science Academy)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 6/1/2063 | 1000000 | 911921 |
|  |  |  |  | **2164095** |
| **Missouri — 3.1%** | **Missouri — 3.1%** | **Missouri — 3.1%** | **Missouri — 3.1%** | **Missouri — 3.1%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Louis County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Friendship <br> Village St. Louis Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.13 | 9/1/2048 | 2025000 | 2016167 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Louis County Industrial <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Friendship <br> Village St. Louis Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.13 | 9/1/2049 | 2975000 | 2940454 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Missouri — 3.1% (continued)** | **Missouri — 3.1% (continued)** | **Missouri — 3.1% (continued)** | **Missouri — 3.1% (continued)** | **Missouri — 3.1% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Louis Land Clearance for <br> Redevelopment Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (National <br> Geospatial Intelligence)<br>| 5.13 | 6/1/2046 | 3260000 | 3179349 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XM1116), (Jackson County <br> Missouri Special Obligation, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 7.00 | 12/1/2053 | 3000000 | 2763595 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The St. Louis Missouri <br> Industrial Development <br> Authority, Tax Allocation <br> Bonds (St. Louis Innovation <br> District Project)<br>| 4.38 | 5/15/2036 | 2075000 | 2031516 |
|  |  |  |  | **12931081** |
| **Montana — .3%** | **Montana — .3%** | **Montana — .3%** | **Montana — .3%** | **Montana — .3%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Montana Facility Finance <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (Benefis Health System <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 2/15/2055 | 1000000 | **1040703** |
| **Nebraska — .2%** | **Nebraska — .2%** | **Nebraska — .2%** | **Nebraska — .2%** | **Nebraska — .2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Omaha Public Power District, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 2/1/2051 | 1000000 | **896082** |
| **Nevada — 1.5%** | **Nevada — 1.5%** | **Nevada — 1.5%** | **Nevada — 1.5%** | **Nevada — 1.5%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clark County School District, <br> GO (Insured; Assured <br> Guaranty Corp.) Ser. A<br>| 4.25 | 6/15/2041 | 3745000 | 3776170 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reno, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Insured; Assured <br> Guaranty Corp.)<br>| 4.00 | 6/1/2058 | 2750000 | 2376044 |
|  |  |  |  | **6152214** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **New Hampshire — .4%** | **New Hampshire — .4%** | **New Hampshire — .4%** | **New Hampshire — .4%** | **New Hampshire — .4%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Hampshire Business <br> Finance Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds (The Wildflower <br> Project)<sup>(b),(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 12/15/2033 | 1300000 | 785658 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Hampshire Business <br> Finance Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds (Winston-Salem <br> Sustainable Energy <br> Partners) Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 6/1/2050 | 1000000 | 1036864 |
|  |  |  |  | **1822522** |
| **New Jersey — 3.9%** | **New Jersey — 3.9%** | **New Jersey — 3.9%** | **New Jersey — 3.9%** | **New Jersey — 3.9%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Jersey Economic <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Repauno <br> Port & Rail Terminal <br> Project)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.63 | 1/1/2045 | 1000000 | 1045166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Jersey Economic <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. XX<br>| 5.25 | 6/15/2027 | 1855000 | 1857203 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Jersey Higher Education <br> Student Assistance <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding, Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2032 | 1275000 | 1361937 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Jersey Transportation <br> Trust Fund Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds<br>| 5.00 | 6/15/2044 | 2000000 | 2099539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Jersey Transportation <br> Trust Fund Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds<sup>(g)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 12/15/2032 | 2700000 | 3149851 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2025-<br> XF3423), (New Jersey <br> Turnpike Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. A) <br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 12.60 | 1/1/2055 | 4600000 | 4815287 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tobacco Settlement Financing <br> Corp., Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding, Ser. B<br>| 5.00 | 6/1/2046 | 2290000 | 2194402 |
|  |  |  |  | **16523385** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **New York — 10.1%** | **New York — 10.1%** | **New York — 10.1%** | **New York — 10.1%** | **New York — 10.1%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build New York City Resource <br> Corp., Revenue Bonds <br> (Riverspring Health Senior <br> Living, Inc. Project) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 7.00 | 12/15/2065 | 4200000 | 4187500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build New York City Resource <br> Corp., Revenue Bonds (The <br> Nightingale-Bamford School <br> Project)<br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2040 | 1000000 | 1083713 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build New York City Resource <br> Corp., Revenue Bonds (The <br> Renaissance Charter School <br> 2 Project) Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 6/15/2050 | 1250000 | 1223013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build New York City Resource <br> Corp., Revenue Bonds (Zeta <br> Charter Schools, Inc. Project) <br> Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.63 | 6/1/2061 | 2000000 | 1918307 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York Convention Center <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Hotel Unit Fee) <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.) Ser. B<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 11/15/2052 | 7825000 | 1980011 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York Energy Finance <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2033 | 2000000 | 2043130 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York State Dormitory <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Montefiore <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 9/1/2050 | 1000000 | 845218 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York Transportation <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Delta Air Lines)<br>| 4.00 | 1/1/2036 | 1000000 | 985301 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York Transportation <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (John F. Kennedy <br> International Airport New <br> Terminal One Project) <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.)<br>| 6.00 | 6/30/2060 | 3700000 | 3913601 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York Transportation <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (John F. Kennedy <br> International Airport <br> Terminal)<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2040 | 3535000 | 3659387 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York Transportation <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (LaGuardia Airport <br> Terminal B Redevelopment <br> Project)<br>| 5.63 | 4/1/2040 | 1000000 | 1051370 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2022-<br> XM1004), (Metropolitan <br> Transportation Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Sustainable Bond) (Insured; <br> Assured Guaranty Corp.) Ser. <br> C) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 5.07 | 11/15/2047 | 6300000 | 5566756 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XM1174), (New York State <br> Transportation <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Sustainable Bond) <br> (John F. Kennedy <br> International Airport <br> Terminal One Project) <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.)) Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 12.13 | 6/30/2060 | 3730000 | 3749443 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XM1194), (New York <br> Transportation <br> Development Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (Sustainable Bond) (JFK <br> International Airport <br> Terminal Six Redevelopment <br> Project) (Insured; Assured <br> Guaranty Corp.)) Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 12.13 | 12/31/2054 | 3800000 | 3824373 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** | **New York — 10.1% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2025-<br> XF8040), (Long Island <br> Power Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds, Ser. A) Non-<br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 12.32 | 9/1/2050 | 3600000 | 3796020 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2026-<br> XM1355), (New York Power <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Ser. A) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 4.80 | 11/15/2061 | 3000000 | 2601789 |
|  |  |  |  | **42428932** |
| **North Carolina — 4.3%** | **North Carolina — 4.3%** | **North Carolina — 4.3%** | **North Carolina — 4.3%** | **North Carolina — 4.3%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nash Health Care Systems, <br> Revenue Bonds<br>| 5.75 | 2/1/2050 | 2000000 | 2129826 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; North Carolina Medical Care <br> Commission, Revenue Bonds <br> (Carolina Meadows <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 5.25 | 12/1/2049 | 2750000 | 2793360 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; North Carolina Medical Care <br> Commission, Revenue Bonds <br> (Deerfield Episcopal <br> Retirement Community <br> Project) Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 11/1/2040 | 1000000 | 1053977 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; North Carolina Medical Care <br> Commission, Revenue Bonds <br> (The United Methodist <br> Retirement Homes) Ser. A<br>| 5.13 | 10/1/2054 | 1250000 | 1256076 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **North Carolina — 4.3% (continued)** | **North Carolina — 4.3% (continued)** | **North Carolina — 4.3% (continued)** | **North Carolina — 4.3% (continued)** | **North Carolina — 4.3% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; North Carolina Medical Care <br> Commission, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (Lutheran <br> Services for the Aging <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 4.00 | 3/1/2051 | 2300000 | 1884056 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2022-<br> XF1352), (North Carolina <br> State Medical Care <br> Commission Health Care <br> Facilities, Revenue Bonds <br> (Novant Health Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A) Non- <br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 5.05 | 11/1/2052 | 10000000 | 8790413 |
|  |  |  |  | **17907708** |
| **Ohio — 5.6%** | **Ohio — 5.6%** | **Ohio — 5.6%** | **Ohio — 5.6%** | **Ohio — 5.6%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buckeye Tobacco Settlement <br> Financing Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. B2<br>| 5.00 | 6/1/2055 | 11055000 | 8926912 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Canal Winchester Local School <br> District, GO, Refunding <br> (Insured; National Public <br> Finance Guarantee Corp.)<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 12/1/2029 | 3955000 | 3521189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Canal Winchester Local School <br> District, GO, Refunding <br> (Insured; National Public <br> Finance Guarantee Corp.)<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 12/1/2031 | 3955000 | 3259060 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cuyahoga County, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (The <br> MetroHealth System)<br>| 5.00 | 2/15/2052 | 2000000 | 1811851 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hamilton County, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (Life <br> Enriching Communities <br> Project)<br>| 5.50 | 1/1/2055 | 750000 | 758457 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Ohio — 5.6% (continued)** | **Ohio — 5.6% (continued)** | **Ohio — 5.6% (continued)** | **Ohio — 5.6% (continued)** | **Ohio — 5.6% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Port of Greater Cincinnati <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Duke Energy Co.) (Insured; <br> Assured Guaranty Corp.) Ser. <br> B<br>| 4.38 | 12/1/2058 | 725000 | 669770 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XF1711), (University of <br> Cincinnati Ohio Receipt, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. A) Non-<br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 11.60 | 6/1/2049 | 4525000 | 4637584 |
|  |  |  |  | **23584823** |
| **Oklahoma — 1.5%** | **Oklahoma — 1.5%** | **Oklahoma — 1.5%** | **Oklahoma — 1.5%** | **Oklahoma — 1.5%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oklahoma Development <br> Finance Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds (OU Medicine Project) <br> Ser. B<br>| 5.50 | 8/15/2057 | 1500000 | 1462435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XM1163), (Oklahoma City <br> Water Utilities Trust, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding) <br> Non-Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.25%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 12.47 | 7/1/2064 | 3600000 | 3741025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustees of the Tulsa Municipal <br> Airport Trust, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (American <br> Airlines, Inc. Project)<br>| 6.25 | 12/1/2035 | 1000000 | 1134268 |
|  |  |  |  | **6337728** |
| **Oregon — .5%** | **Oregon — .5%** | **Oregon — .5%** | **Oregon — .5%** | **Oregon — .5%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clackamas County Hospital <br> Facility Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (Willamette View Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 11/15/2047 | 1000000 | 956272 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Port of Portland, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (Sustainable Bond) Ser. 29<br>| 5.50 | 7/1/2048 | 1250000 | 1310740 |
|  |  |  |  | **2267012** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Pennsylvania — 5.5%** | **Pennsylvania — 5.5%** | **Pennsylvania — 5.5%** | **Pennsylvania — 5.5%** | **Pennsylvania — 5.5%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clairton Municipal Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. B<br>| 5.00 | 12/1/2034 | 1000000 | 1085608 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pennsylvania Economic <br> Development Financing <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (The Penndot Major <br> Bridges)<br>| 6.00 | 6/30/2061 | 3000000 | 3132878 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pennsylvania Higher <br> Educational Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (University of <br> Sciences in Philadelphia)<br>| 5.00 | 11/1/2036 | 1060000 | 1060291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pennsylvania Turnpike <br> Commission, Revenue <br> Bonds, Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 12/1/2050 | 1500000 | 1328267 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Philadelphia, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Private Activity)<br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2027 | 4300000 | 4408347 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Philadelphia Housing <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (PHADC Acquisition <br> Program) Ser. A<br>| 5.25 | 3/1/2045 | 2500000 | 2583319 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XF1525), (Pennsylvania <br> Economic Development <br> Financing Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (University <br> of Pittsburgh Medical <br> Center) Ser. A) Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 4.99 | 5/15/2053 | 4000000 | 3405337 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XM1133), (Philadelphia <br> Water & Wastewater, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.) Ser. B) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 5.50%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 13.21 | 9/1/2053 | 5820000 | 6165147 |
|  |  |  |  | **23169194** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Rhode Island — 1.8%** | **Rhode Island — 1.8%** | **Rhode Island — 1.8%** | **Rhode Island — 1.8%** | **Rhode Island — 1.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rhode Island Health and <br> Educational Building Corp., <br> Revenue Bonds (PRG - RI <br> Properties LLC) (Insured; <br> Assured Guaranty Corp.) Ser. <br> A<br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2065 | 2000000 | 1888200 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XM1117), (Rhode Island <br> Infrastructure Bank State <br> Revolving Fund, Revenue <br> Bonds, Ser. A) Non-<br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 4.13%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 6.61 | 10/1/2048 | 6000000 | 5606151 |
|  |  |  |  | **7494351** |
| **South Carolina — 4.8%** | **South Carolina — 4.8%** | **South Carolina — 4.8%** | **South Carolina — 4.8%** | **South Carolina — 4.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Carolina Jobs-Economic <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Bon Secours Mercy Health)<br>| 4.00 | 12/1/2044 | 2810000 | 2571330 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Carolina Public Service <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Santee Cooper) <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 12/1/2055 | 2600000 | 2232750 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XM1175), (South Carolina <br> Public Service Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.) Ser. B) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 9.09 | 12/1/2054 | 15000000 | 15352005 |
|  |  |  |  | **20156085** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **South Dakota — 1.1%** | **South Dakota — 1.1%** | **South Dakota — 1.1%** | **South Dakota — 1.1%** | **South Dakota — 1.1%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2022-<br> XF1409), (South Dakota <br> Health & Educational <br> Facilities Authority, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (Avera <br> Health Obligated Group)) <br> Non-Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 11.57 | 7/1/2046 | 4720000 | **4734144** |
| **Texas — 9.8%** | **Texas — 9.8%** | **Texas — 9.8%** | **Texas — 9.8%** | **Texas — 9.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arlington Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (BASIS Texas Charter <br> Schools)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.88 | 6/15/2054 | 1100000 | 979053 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arlington Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (BASIS Texas Charter <br> Schools)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 6/15/2064 | 1400000 | 1236017 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arlington Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Riverwalk Education <br> Foundation, Inc.) (Insured; <br> Permanent School Fund <br> Guarantee Program)<br>| 4.50 | 8/15/2060 | 1110000 | 1036275 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arlington Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Uplift Education) <br> (Insured; Permanent School <br> Fund Guarantee Program) <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.25 | 12/1/2053 | 1500000 | 1335331 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clifton Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 8/15/2047 | 3100000 | 2692896 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clifton Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Uplift Education) <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.50 | 12/1/2044 | 2500000 | 2317896 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clifton Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (IDEA <br> Public Schools) (Insured; <br> Permanent School Fund <br> Guarantee Program)<br>| 4.00 | 8/15/2054 | 1000000 | 857154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clifton Higher Education <br> Finance Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (International Leadership of <br> Texas, Inc.) (Insured; <br> Permanent School Fund <br> Guarantee Program) Ser. A<br>| 4.25 | 8/15/2053 | 1000000 | 892335 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dallas Independent School <br> District, GO, Refunding <br> (Insured; Permanent School <br> Fund Guarantee Program)<br>| 4.00 | 2/15/2054 | 2250000 | 1979195 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; El Paso County Hospital <br> District, GO (El Paso County) <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.)<br>| 5.50 | 2/15/2050 | 1500000 | 1577058 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fort Bend County Toll Road, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.)<br>| 4.25 | 3/1/2054 | 2500000 | 2327357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grand Parkway Transportation <br> Corp., Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding<br>| 4.00 | 10/1/2049 | 1000000 | 893737 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Harris County-Houston Sports <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Insured; Assured <br> Guaranty Corp.) Ser. A<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 11/15/2050 | 6500000 | 1855361 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Houston Airport System, <br> Revenue Bonds, (United <br> Airlines) Ser. B<br>| 5.50 | 7/15/2039 | 3000000 | 3110446 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Houston Airport System, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Insured; Assured Guaranty <br> Corp.) Ser. A<br>| 4.50 | 7/1/2053 | 2180000 | 2027122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Houston Airport System, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A<br>| 4.00 | 7/1/2046 | 1610000 | 1429699 |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** | **Texas — 9.8% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lamar Consolidated <br> Independent School District, <br> GO<br>| 4.00 | 2/15/2053 | 1235000 | 1082406 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Port of Beaumont Navigation <br> District, Revenue Bonds <br> (Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy <br> Project) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.25 | 1/1/2054 | 1500000 | 1333357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2023-<br> XM1125), (Medina Valley <br> Independent School District, <br> GO (Insured; Permanent <br> School Fund Guarantee <br> Program)) Non-Recourse, <br> Underlying Coupon Rate <br> 4.00%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 6.34 | 2/15/2053 | 7500000 | 6630659 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Texas Municipal Gas <br> Acquisition & Supply Corp. <br> IV, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 1/1/2034 | 4000000 | 4369702 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Waxahachie Independent <br> School District, GO (Insured; <br> Permanent School Fund <br> Guarantee Program)<br>| 4.25 | 2/15/2053 | 1025000 | 952105 |
|  |  |  |  | **40915161** |
| **U.S. Related — 1.3%** | **U.S. Related — 1.3%** | **U.S. Related — 1.3%** | **U.S. Related — 1.3%** | **U.S. Related — 1.3%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Guam Housing Corp., Revenue <br> Bonds (Insured; Federal <br> Home Loan Mortgage Corp.) <br> Ser. A<br>| 5.75 | 9/1/2031 | 595000 | 597190 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A<sup>(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 7/1/2033 | 381733 | 277464 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 4.00 | 7/1/2033 | 296629 | 296289 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 4.00 | 7/1/2035 | 266630 | 262920 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 4.00 | 7/1/2037 | 228839 | 221167 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 4.00 | 7/1/2041 | 311133 | 288281 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 4.00 | 7/1/2046 | 323574 | 278047 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 5.63 | 7/1/2027 | 327370 | 333726 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 5.63 | 7/1/2029 | 2356059 | 2488479 |
| Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | 5.75 | 7/1/2031 | 312813 | 341688 |
|  |  |  |  | **5385251** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Utah — 3.3%** | **Utah — 3.3%** | **Utah — 3.3%** | **Utah — 3.3%** | **Utah — 3.3%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Downtown Daybreak Public <br> Infrastructure District No. 1, <br> Tax Allocation Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.88 | 3/1/2051 | 1000000 | 1009657 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; High Star Ranch Infrastructure <br> Financing District, Special <br> Assessment Bonds (High <br> Star Ranch Assessment <br> Area)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.25 | 12/1/2055 | 5135000 | 5135583 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mida Cormont Public <br> Infrastructure District, GO, <br> Ser. A2<sup>(b),(h)</sup> <br>| 6.75 | 6/1/2055 | 2535000 | 2173679 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mida Mountain Village Public <br> Infrastructure District, Tax <br> Allocation Bonds, Ser. 1<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 6/1/2050 | 1000000 | 1003283 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pine View Public Infrastructure <br> District No. 2, Special <br> Assessment Bonds (Firelight <br> Assessment Area No. 1)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.25 | 12/1/2055 | 1175000 | 1165924 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Point Phase 1 Public <br> Infrastructure District No. 1, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1<br>| 6.13 | 3/1/2055 | 1000000 | 1032112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Utah Infrastructure Agency, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding, <br> Ser. A<br>| 5.00 | 10/15/2037 | 2345000 | 2336165 |
|  |  |  |  | **13856403** |
| **Virginia — 4.2%** | **Virginia — 4.2%** | **Virginia — 4.2%** | **Virginia — 4.2%** | **Virginia — 4.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2018-<br> XM0593), (Hampton Roads <br> Transportation <br> Accountability Commission, <br> Revenue Bonds) Non-<br> Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 5.50%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 13.18 | 7/1/2057 | 7500000 | 7878579 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tender Option Bond Trust <br> Receipts (Series 2024-<br> XM1176), (Virginia State <br> Housing Development <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Ser. A) Recourse, Underlying <br> Coupon Rate 4.80%<sup>(b),(d),(e)</sup> <br>| 10.79 | 9/1/2059 | 4900000 | 4763570 |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Virginia — 4.2% (continued)** | **Virginia — 4.2% (continued)** | **Virginia — 4.2% (continued)** | **Virginia — 4.2% (continued)** | **Virginia — 4.2% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Virginia Small Business <br> Financing Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Transform <br> 66 P3 Project)<br>| 5.00 | 12/31/2052 | 4345000 | 4153948 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Williamsburg Economic <br> Development Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (William & <br> Mary Project) (Insured; <br> Assured Guaranty Corp.) Ser. <br> A<br>| 4.13 | 7/1/2058 | 1040000 | 942545 |
|  |  |  |  | **17738642** |
| **Washington — .9%** | **Washington — .9%** | **Washington — .9%** | **Washington — .9%** | **Washington — .9%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Washington Housing Finance <br> Commission, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding (Horizon <br> House Project) Ser. B3<br>| 4.38 | 1/1/2033 | 1000000 | 984389 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Washington Housing Finance <br> Commission, Revenue <br> Bonds, Refunding <br> (Presbyterian Retirement <br> Communities Northwest <br> Obligated Group) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 1/1/2051 | 3200000 | 2939298 |
|  |  |  |  | **3923687** |
| **West Virginia — 1.0%** | **West Virginia — 1.0%** | **West Virginia — 1.0%** | **West Virginia — 1.0%** | **West Virginia — 1.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; West Virginia Hospital Finance <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (West Virginia University <br> Health System Obligated <br> Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 6/1/2050 | 4000000 | **4183392** |
| **Wisconsin — 8.1%** | **Wisconsin — 8.1%** | **Wisconsin — 8.1%** | **Wisconsin — 8.1%** | **Wisconsin — 8.1%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 7/1/2055 | 1000000 | 897981 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (EMU <br> Campus Living) (Insured; <br> Build America Mutual) Ser. <br> A1<br>| 5.50 | 7/1/2052 | 2500000 | 2600292 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (EMU <br> Campus Living) (Insured; <br> Build America Mutual) Ser. <br> A1<br>| 5.63 | 7/1/2055 | 2035000 | 2122482 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Georgia SR <br> 400 Express Lanes Project)<br>| 6.50 | 12/31/2065 | 4565000 | 4984897 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Heritage <br> Bend Project)<sup>(b),(f)</sup> <br>| 0.00 | 12/15/2042 | 6000000 | 1880358 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Pinecrest <br> Academy Springs Campus <br> Project) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 4.00 | 7/15/2033 | 2000000 | 1983475 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds (Roseman <br> University of Health <br> Sciences)<sup>(b),(g)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 4/1/2030 | 45000 | 48496 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds <br> (Southminster Obligated <br> Group)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.00 | 10/1/2053 | 2015000 | 1849146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1<br>| 5.75 | 7/1/2062 | 4512024 | 4636040 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Kahala Nui Project)<br>| 5.25 | 11/15/2061 | 1500000 | 1501839 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Legacy Hills Project)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 6.00 | 11/15/2045 | 2550000 | 2500729 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Lindenwood Education <br> System) Ser. A<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.50 | 6/1/2040 | 1750000 | 1815650 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Mary's Woods at <br> Marylhurst Project)<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 5.25 | 5/15/2047 | 750000 | 737120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Public Finance Authority, <br> Revenue Bonds, Refunding <br> (Triad Educational Services, <br> Inc.)<br>| 5.25 | 6/15/2065 | 2000000 | 1776824 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wisconsin Health & <br> Educational Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds <br> (Bellin Memorial Hospital <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 5.50 | 12/1/2052 | 1250000 | 1324579 |

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Description | Coupon<br> Rate (%)<br>| Maturity<br> Date<br>| Principal<br> Amount ($)<br>| Value ($) |
| **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** | **Long-Term Municipal Investments — 150.2% (continued)** |
| **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** | **Wisconsin — 8.1% (continued)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wisconsin Health & <br> Educational Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (Hospital Sisters <br> Credit Group) Ser. A<br>| 5.50 | 8/15/2048 | 1500000 | 1588181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wisconsin Health & <br> Educational Facilities <br> Authority, Revenue Bonds, <br> Refunding (St. <br> Camillus Health System <br> Obligated Group)<br>| 5.00 | 11/1/2046 | 2000000 | 1851766 |
|  |  |  |  | **34099855** |
| **Total Investments** (cost $649,413,252) | **Total Investments** (cost $649,413,252) |  | **150.2%** | **630172135** |
| **Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables** | **Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables** |  | **(50.2%)** | **(210552518)** |
| **Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders** | **Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders** | **Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders** | **100.0%** | **419619617** |

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| *FHLMC—Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation* |
| *FNMA—Federal National Mortgage Association* |
| *GNMA—Government National Mortgage Association* |
| *GO—Government Obligation* |

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<sup>(a)</sup> *These securities have a put feature; the date shown represents the put date and the bond holder can take a* *specific action to retain the bond after the put date.* 

<sup>(b)</sup> *Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities* *may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At* *March 31, 2026, these securities amounted to $271,681,224 or 64.7% of net assets applicable to* *Common Stockholders.* 

<sup>(c)</sup> *Defaulted security. Currently, the issuer is in default with respect to principal and/or interest payments. The* *aggregate value of these securities at March 31, 2026 was $435,345, which represented .1% of net assets.* 

<sup>(d)</sup> *The Variable Rate is determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market* *conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.* 

<sup>(e)</sup> *These bonds serve as collateral in a secured borrowings. The coupon rate given represents the current interest* *rate for the inverse floating rate security. See Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for details.* 

<sup>(f)</sup> *Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.*

<sup>(g)</sup> *These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are* *prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay* *principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.* 

<sup>(h)</sup> *Multi-coupon. Zero coupon until a specified date at which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective* *until maturity.* 

*See notes to financial statements.*

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Cost | Value |
| **Assets ($):** |  |  |
| Investments in securities—See Schedule of Investments | 649413252 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 630172135 |
| Cash |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 86568 |
| Receivable for investment securities sold |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8907425 |
| Interest receivable |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8794164 |
| Prepaid expenses |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 59187 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **648019479** |
| **Liabilities ($):** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and <br> affiliates—Note 2(b) <br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 302660 |
| Payable for inverse floater notes issued—Note 3  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 139045000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VMTP Shares at liquidation value—Note 1 ($78,900,000 face <br> amount, report net of unamortized VMTP Shares deferred <br> offering cost of $24,777)—Note 1(g)<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 78875223 |
| Payable for investment securities purchased |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8975726 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest and expense payable related to inverse floater notes <br> issued—Note 3 <br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 1093895 |
| Directors' fees and expenses payable |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 7948 |
| Other accrued expenses |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 99410 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **228399862** |
| **Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders ($)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **419619617** |
| **Composition of Net Assets ($):** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Common Stock, par value, $.001 per share <br>(62,290,854 shares issued and outstanding)<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62291 |
| Paid-in capital |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 492991198 |
| Total distributable earnings (loss) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; (73433872) |
| **Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders ($)** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **419619617** |
| **Shares Outstanding** |  |  |
| (500 million shares authorized) |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 62290854 |
| **Net Asset Value Per Share of Common Stock ($)** |  | **6.74** |

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*See notes to financial statements.*

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Investment Income ($):** |  |
| **Interest Income** | **15132469** |
| **Expenses:** |  |
| Management fee—Note 2(a)  | 1893966 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest and expense related to inverse floater <br>notes issued—Note 3 <br>| 2006852 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VMTP Shares interest expense and amortization of <br>offering costs—Note 1(g)<br>| 1409111 |
| Directors' fees and expenses—Note 2(c)  | 67236 |
| Professional fees | 65685 |
| Shareholders' reports | 49785 |
| Registration fees | 30328 |
| Shareholder servicing costs | 18457 |
| Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 2(b)  | 10418 |
| Shareholder and regulatory reports service fees—Note 2(b)  | 8000 |
| Redemption and Paying Agent fees—Note 2(b) | 2500 |
| Custodian fees—Note 2(b)  | 2160 |
| Miscellaneous | 10754 |
| **Total Expenses** | **5575252** |
| Less—reduction in expenses due to undertaking—Note 2(a)  | (252529) |
| Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 2(b)  | (2160) |
| **Net Expenses** | **5320563** |
| **Net Investment Income** | **9811906** |
| **Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 3 ($):** |  |
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (47463) |
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (4547814) |
| **Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments** | **(4595277)** |
| **Net Increase in Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders** <br> **Resulting from Operations** <br>| **5216629** |

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*See notes to financial statements.*

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Six Months Ended March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Cash Flows from Operating Activities ($):** |  |  |
| Purchases of long term portfolio securities | (53001488) |  |
| Proceeds from sales of long term portfolio securities | 53802673 |  |
| Interest income received | 15038235 |  |
| Interest and expense related to inverse floater notes issued | (2171893) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VMTP Shares interest expense and amortization of offering <br> costs paid<br>| (1361684) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Expenses paid to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and <br> affiliates<br>| (1640682) |  |
| Operating expenses paid | (282588) |  |
| **Net Cash Provided (or Used) in Operating Activities** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **10382573** |
| **Cash Flows From Financing Activities ($):** |  |  |
| Dividends paid to Common Stockholders | (10402573) |  |
| **Net Cash Provided (or Used) in Financing Activities** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(10402573)** |
| **Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(20000)** |
| Cash at beginning of period |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; 106568 |
| **Cash at End of Period** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **86568** |
| **Reconciliation of Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets** <br> **Applicable to Common Stockholders Resulting from** <br> **Operations to Net Cash Provided by (or Used) in** <br> **Operating Activities ($):**<br>|  |  |
| Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | 5216629 |  |
| **Adjustments to Reconcile Net Increase (Decrease) in** <br> **Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders** <br> **Resulting from Operations to Net Cash Provided (or** <br> **Used) in Operating Activities ($):**<br>|  |  |
| Decrease in investments in securities at cost | 2780347 |  |
| Increase in interest receivable | (94234) |  |
| Increase in receivable for investment securities sold | (8907425) |  |
| Decrease in unamortized VMTP Shares offering costs | 47427 |  |
| Increase in prepaid expenses | (26896) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Increase in Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and <br> affiliates<br>| 21673 |  |
| Increase in payable for investment securities purchased | 6975726 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decrease in interest and expense payable related to inverse <br> floater notes issued<br>| (165041) |  |
| Increase in Directors' fees and expenses payable | 2983 |  |
| Decrease in other accrued expenses | (16430) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on <br> investments<br>| 4547814 |  |
| **Net Cash Provided (or Used) in Operating Activities** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **10382573** |

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

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|  | Six Months Ended <br>March 31, 2026 <br>(Unaudited) | Year Ended <br>September 30, 2025 |
|  | Six Months Ended <br>March 31, 2026 <br>(Unaudited) | Year Ended <br>September 30, 2025 |
| **Operations ($):** |  |  |
| Net investment income | 9811906 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 18288790 |
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (47463) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (4236533) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net change in unrealized appreciation <br> (depreciation) on investments<br>| (4547814) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (27151002) |
| **Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets** <br> **Applicable to Common Stockholders** <br> **Resulting from Operations**<br>| **5216629** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(13098745)** |
| **Distributions ($):** |  |  |
| Distributions to stockholders | (8969883) | &nbsp;&nbsp; (15198968) |
| **Distributions to Common Stockholders** | **(8969883)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(15198968)** |
| **Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets** <br> **Applicable to Common Stockholders**<br>| **(3753254)** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **(28297713)** |
| **Net Assets Applicable to Common** <br> **Stockholders ($):**<br>|  |  |
| Beginning of Period | 423372871 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 451670584 |
| **End of Period** | **419619617** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **423372871** |

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following table describes the performance for the fiscal periods indicated. Market price total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at market price during the period, and sale at the market price on the last day of the period.

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|  | Six Months Ended <br>March 31, 2026 <br>(Unaudited) | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
|  | Six Months Ended <br>March 31, 2026 <br>(Unaudited) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023<sup>(a)</sup> <br>| 2022<sup>(b)</sup> <br>| 2021<sup>(c)</sup> <br>|
| **Per Share Data ($):** | **Per Share Data ($):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net asset value, <br> beginning of period<br>| 6.80 | 7.25 | 6.30 | 6.54 | 8.71 | 8.37 |
| Investment Operations: | Investment Operations: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net investment <br> income<sup>(d)</sup> <br>| .16 | .29 | .26 | .30 | .38 | .41 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net realized and <br> unrealized gain <br> (loss) on <br> investments<br>| (.08) | (.50) | .92 | (.21) | (2.17) | .35 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dividends to Preferred <br> Stockholders from <br> net investment <br> income<br>| - | - | - | (.05) | (.01) | (.00) <br><sup>(e)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total from Investment <br> Operations<br>| .08 | (.21) | 1.18 | .04 | (1.80) | .76 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Distributions to <br> Common <br> Stockholders:<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dividends from net <br> investment income<br>| (.14) | (.24) | (.23) | (.28) | (.37) | (.42) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net asset value, end of <br> period<br>| 6.74 | 6.80 | 7.25 | 6.30 | 6.54 | 8.71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Market value, end of <br> period<br>| 6.29 | 6.25 | 6.51 | 5.33 | 6.08 | 8.70 |
| **Market Price Total** <br> **Return (%)**<br>| 2.94 <br><sup>(f)</sup><br>| (.07) | 26.86 | (8.29) | (26.54) | 10.29 |

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

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|  | Six Months Ended<br> March 31, 2026 <br> (Unaudited) | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, | Year Ended September 30, |
|  | Six Months Ended<br> March 31, 2026 <br> (Unaudited) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023<sup>(a)</sup> | 2022<sup>(b)</sup> | 2021<sup>(c)</sup> |
| **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** | **Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ratio of total expenses <br> to average net assets<br>| 2.62 <br><sup>(g),(h)</sup><br>| 2.88 <br><sup>(h)</sup><br>| 2.99 <br><sup>(h)</sup><br>| 2.51 | 1.47 | 1.24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ratio of net expenses <br> to average net assets<sup>(i)</sup> <br>| 2.50 <br><sup>(g),(h),(j)</sup><br>| 2.76 <br><sup>(h),(j)</sup><br>| 2.86 <br><sup>(h),(j)</sup><br>| 2.39 <br><sup>(j)</sup><br>| 1.35 | 1.12 <br><sup>(j)</sup><br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ratio of interest and <br> expense related to <br> floating rate notes <br> issued to average <br>net assets<br>| 1.60 <br><sup>(g),(h)</sup><br>| 1.89 <br><sup>(h)</sup><br>| 1.99 <br><sup>(h)</sup><br>| 1.49 | .47 | .26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ratio of net investment <br> income to average <br> net assets<sup>(i)</sup> <br>| 4.60 <br><sup>(g),(h),(j)</sup><br>| 4.32 <br><sup>(h),(j)</sup><br>| 3.82 <br><sup>(h),(j)</sup><br>| 4.37 <br><sup>(j)</sup><br>| 4.81 | 4.71 <br><sup>(j)</sup><br>|
| Portfolio Turnover Rate | 11.05 <br><sup>(f)</sup><br>| 31.86 | 28.92 | 21.29 | 25.44 | 11.05 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Asset Coverage of <br> VMTP Shares and <br> Preferred Stock, end <br> of period<br>| 632 | 637 | 672 | 597 | 617 | 787 |
| **Net Assets, applicable** <br> **to Common** <br> **Stockholders,** <br> **end of period ($ x 1,000)**<br>| 419620 | 423373 | 451671 | 392359 | 407689 | 542342 |
| **VMTP Shares and** <br> **Preferred Stock** <br> **Outstanding, end of** <br> **period ($ x 1,000)**<br>| 78900 | 78900 | 78900 | 78900 | 78900 | 78900 |
| **Floating Rate Notes** <br> **Outstanding, end of** <br> **period ($ x 1,000)**<br>| 139045 | 139045 | 140130 | 141488 | 174781 | 195856 |

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<sup>(a)</sup> *The ratios based on total average net assets including dividends to Preferred Stockholders are as* *follows: total expense ratio of 2.18%, a net expense ratio of 2.08%, an interest expense related to floating* *rate notes issued ratio of 1.30% and a net investment income of 3.80%.* 

<sup>(b)</sup> *The ratios based on total average net assets including dividends to Preferred Stockholders are as* *follows: total expense ratio of 1.26%, a net expense ratio of 1.16%, an interest expense related to floating* *rate notes issued ratio of .41% and a net investment income of 4.14%.* 

<sup>(c)</sup> *The ratios based on total average net assets including dividends to Preferred Stockholders are as* *follows: total expense ratio of 1.08%, a net expense ratio of .98%, an interest expense related to floating rate* *notes issued ratio of .23% and a net investment income of 4.11%.* 

<sup>(d)</sup> *Based on average common shares outstanding.*

<sup>(e)</sup> *Amount represents less than $.01 per share.*

<sup>(f)</sup> *Not annualized.*

<sup>(g)</sup> *Annualized.*

<sup>(h)</sup> *Amount inclusive of VMTP Shares amortization of offering cost.*

<sup>(i)</sup> *Amount inclusive of reduction in expenses due to undertaking.*

<sup>(j)</sup> *Amount inclusive of reduction in fees due to earnings credits.*

*See notes to financial statements.*

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

**NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:**

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (the "fund"), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the "Adviser"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY"), serves as the fund's investment adviser. Insight North America LLC (the "Sub-Adviser"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as the fund's sub-adviser. The fund's common stock ("Common Stock") trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under the ticker symbol LEO.

The fund has outstanding 3,156 shares of Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares ("VMTP Shares"). The fund is subject to certain restrictions relating to the VMTP Shares. Failure to comply with these restrictions could preclude the fund from declaring any distributions to shareholders of the fund's Common Stock ("Common Stockholders") or repurchasing shares of Common Stock and/or could trigger the mandatory redemption of VMTP Shares at their liquidation value (i.e., $25,000 per share). Thus, redemptions of VMTP Shares may be deemed to be outside of the control of the fund.

The VMTP Shares have a mandatory redemption date of July 14, 2053, and are subject to an initial early redemption date of July 13, 2029, subject to the option of the holders to retain the VMTP Shares. VMTP Shares that are neither retained by the holder nor successfully remarketed by the early redemption date will be redeemed by the fund.

The holders of VMTP Shares, voting as a separate class, have the right to elect at least two directors. The holders of VMTP Shares will vote as a separate class on certain other matters, as required by law. The fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") has designated Robin A. Melvin and Benaree Pratt Wiley as directors to be elected by the holders of VMTP Shares.

Dividends on VMTP Shares are normally declared daily and paid monthly. The Dividend Rate on the VMTP Shares is, except as otherwise provided, equal to the rate per annum that results from the sum of (1) the Index Rate plus (2) the Applicable Spread as determined for the VMTP Shares on the Rate Determination Date immediately preceding such Subsequent Rate Period plus (3) the Failed Remarketing Spread (all defined terms as defined in the fund's articles supplementary) (see Note 1(e) - Dividends to stockholders of VMTP Shares).

The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under

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authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. The fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The fund does not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.

**(a) Portfolio valuation:** The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

**Level 1**—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

**Level 2**—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, 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 necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value the fund's investments are as follows:

Investments in municipal securities and instruments generally will be valued, to the extent possible, by one or more independent pricing services (the "Service"). When, in the judgment of the Service, quoted bid prices for investments are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market, these investments are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by the Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by the Service based upon its evaluation of the market for

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such securities). The value of other municipal securities and instruments is determined by the Service based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. The Services are engaged under the general supervision of the Board. Overnight and certain other short-term debt securities and instruments (excluding Treasury bills) will be valued by the amortized cost method, which approximates value, unless a Service provides a valuation for such security or, in the opinion of the board or a committee or other persons designated by the Board, such as the Adviser, the amortized cost method would not represent fair value. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Restricted securities, as well as securities or other assets for which recent market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value (such as when the value of a security has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the fund calculates its net asset value ("NAV")), or which are not valued by the Service, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith based on procedures approved by the Board. Fair value of investments is determined by the Adviser, as the fund's valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act, using such information as it deems appropriate under the circumstances. The factors that may be considered when fair valuing a security include fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. Using fair value to price investments may result in a value that is different from a security's most recent closing price and from the prices used by other mutual funds to calculate their NAVs. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of March 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's investments:

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|  | **Level 1 -** <br>**Unadjusted** <br>**Quoted Prices**<br>| **Level 2- Other** <br>**Significant** <br>**Observable Inputs**<br>| **Level 3-** <br>**Significant** <br>**Unobservable** <br>**Inputs**<br>| **Total** |
| **Assets ($)** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Investments in <br> Securities:<sup>†</sup> <br>|  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Municipal <br> Securities<br>|  | 630172135 |  | **630172135** |
|  | **—** | **630172135** | **—** | **630172135** |

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|  | **Level 1 -**<br> **Unadjusted**<br> **Quoted Prices**<br>| **Level 2- Other**<br> **Significant** <br> **Observable Inputs**<br>| **Level 3-**<br> **Significant**<br> **Unobservable**<br> **Inputs**<br>| **Total** |
| **(continued)** |  |  |  |  |
| **Liabilities ($)** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Financial <br> Instruments:<br>|  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inverse Floater <br> Notes<sup>††</sup> <br>|  | (139045000) |  | **(139045000)** |
| VMTP Shares<sup>††</sup> <br>|  | (78900000) |  | **(78900000)** |
|  | **—** | **(217945000)** | **—** | **(217945000)** |

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| <sup>†</sup> <br>| *See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.* |
| <sup>††</sup> <br>| *Certain of the fund's liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial* <br> *reporting purposes.*<br>|

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**(b) Securities transactions and investment income:** Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income, adjusted for accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is earned from settlement date and is recognized on the accrual basis. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may be settled a month or more after the trade date.

**(c) Market Risk:** The value of the securities in which the fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic and social developments, and developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries or segments of the market. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed-income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Local, regional or global events such as war, military conflicts, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, elevated levels of government debt, changes in trade regulation or economic sanctions, internal unrest and discord, or other events could have a significant impact on the fund and its investments.

The Additional Information section within the annual report dated September 30, 2025, provides more details about the fund's principal risk factors.

**(d) Dividends and distributions to Common Stockholders:** Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income are normally declared

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and paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of the fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Common Stockholders will have their distributions reinvested in additional shares of the fund, unless such Common Stockholders elect to receive cash, at the lower of the market price or net asset value per share (but not less than 95% of the market price). If market price is equal to or exceeds net asset value, shares will be issued at net asset value. If net asset value exceeds market price, Computershare Inc., the transfer agent for the fund's Common Stock, will buy fund shares in the open market and reinvest those shares accordingly.

On March 30, 2026, the Board declared a cash dividend of $.026 per share from undistributed net investment income, payable on April 30, 2026 to Common Stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 14, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of April 14, 2026.

**(e) Dividends to stockholders of VMTP Shares:** The Dividend Rate on the VMTP Shares is, except as otherwise provided, equal to the rate per annum that results from the sum of (1) the Index Rate plus (2) the Applicable Spread as determined for the VMTP Shares on the Rate Determination Date immediately preceding such Subsequent Rate Period plus (3) the Failed Remarketing Spread. The Applicable Rate of the VMTP Shares was equal to the sum of 1.15% per annum plus the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index rate of 2.42% on March 31, 2026. The dividend rate as of March 31, 2026 for the VMTP Shares was 3.57% (all terms as defined in the fund's articles supplementary).

**(f) Federal income taxes:** It is the policy of the fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, which can distribute tax-exempt dividends, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income and net realized capital gain sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.

As of and during the period ended March 31, 2026, the fund did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. The fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period ended March 31, 2026, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each tax year in the three-year period ended September 30, 2025 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

The fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.

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The fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $60,075,783 available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to September 30, 2025. The fund has $21,786,037 of short-term capital losses and $38,289,746 of long-term capital losses which can be carried forward for an unlimited period.

The tax character of distributions paid to Common Stockholders during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 were as follows: tax-exempt income $15,198,968. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

**(g) VMTP Shares:** The fund's VMTP Shares aggregate liquidation preference is shown as a liability since they have a stated mandatory redemption date of July 14, 2053. The VMTP Shares are subject to an early redemption date of July 13, 2029, subject to the option of the holders to retain the VMTP Shares. VMTP Shares that are neither retained by the holder nor successfully remarketed by the early redemption date will be redeemed by the fund. Dividends paid on VMTP Shares are treated as interest expense and recorded on the accrual basis. Costs directly related to the issuance of the VMTP Shares are considered debt issuance costs which have been deferred and are being amortized into expense over 36 months from July 12, 2023.

During the period ended March 31, 2026, total interest expenses and amortized offering costs with respect to VMTP Shares amounted to $1,409,111 inclusive of $1,361,684 of interest expense and $47,427 amortized deferred offering costs. These fees are included in VMTP Shares interest expense and amortization of offering costs in the Statement of Operations.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding for the VMTP Shares during the period ended March 31, 2026 was approximately $78,900,000, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 3.46%.

**(h) Operating segment reporting:** In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"), the fund has operated and been managed as a single reportable segment, generating returns through dividends, interest, and/or gains from investments aligned with its single stated investment objective as outlined in the fund's prospectus. The fund's accounting policies are consistent with those described in these Notes to Financial Statements. The chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is represented by BNY Investments and is comprised of Senior Management and Directors of BNY Investments. The CODM considers the net increase in net assets resulting from operations when deciding whether to purchase additional investments or make distributions to shareholders. Detailed financial information for the fund is presented in these financial statements, including total assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, investments held in the Schedule of Investments, results of operations and

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significant segment expenses in the Statement of Operations, and additional performance information—such as total return, portfolio turnover, and ratios—in the Financial Highlights.

**NOTE 2—Management Fee, Sub-Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:**

**(a)** Pursuant to a management agreement with the Adviser, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .75% of the value of the fund's average weekly net assets (including net assets representing VMTP Shares outstanding) and is payable monthly. The Adviser has agreed, from October 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, to waive receipt of a portion of the fund's management fee in the amount of .10% of the value of the fund's average weekly net assets (including net assets representing VMTP Shares outstanding). The reduction in expenses related to fee waiver, pursuant to the waiver agreement, amounted to $252,529 during the period ended March 31, 2026.

Pursuant to a sub-investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a monthly fee at an annual rate of .36% of the value of the fund's average weekly net assets (including net assets representing VMTP Shares outstanding).

**(b)** The fund has an arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custodian"), a subsidiary of BNY and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby the fund may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset Custodian fees. For financial reporting purposes, the fund includes custody net earning credits as an expense offset in the Statement of Operations.

The fund compensates the Custodian, under a custody agreement, for providing custodial services for the fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. During the period ended March 31, 2026, the fund was charged $2,160 pursuant to the custody agreement. These fees were offset by earnings credits of $2,160.

The fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a Redemption and Paying Agent Agreement for providing certain transfer agency and payment services with respect to the VMTP Shares. During the period ended March 31, 2026, the fund was charged $2,500 for the services provided by the Redemption and Paying Agent (the "Redemption and Payment Agent").

During the period ended March 31, 2026, the fund was charged $10,418 for services performed by the fund's Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statement of Operations.

The fund compensates the Custodian for providing shareholder reporting and regulatory services for the fund. These fees are included in shareholder and regulatory reports service

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (*continued*)

fees in the Statement of Operations. During the period ended March 31, 2026, the Custodian was compensated $8,000 for financial reporting and regulatory services.

The components of "Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fee of $320,093, Custodian fees of $4,006, Redemption and Paying Agent fees of $5,000, Chief Compliance Officer fees of $5,497 and shareholder and regulatory reports service fees of $9,333, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $41,269.

**(c)** Each board member of the fund also serves as a board member of other funds in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

**NOTE 3—Securities Transactions:**

The aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and secured borrowings of inverse floater securities, during the period ended March 31, 2026, amounted to $55,344,152 and $57,938,362, respectively.

The fund accounts for the transfer of bonds to the Inverse Floater Trust as secured borrowings, with the securities transferred remaining in the fund's investments, and the Trust Certificates reflected as fund liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The fund may invest in inverse floater securities on either a non-recourse or recourse basis. These securities are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a bank or other financial institution (the "Liquidity Provider") that allows the holders of the Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment from the Liquidity Provider of par plus accrued interest on any business day prior to a termination event. When the fund invests in inverse floater securities on a non-recourse basis, the Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility due to a termination event to the holders of the Trust Certificates. When this occurs, the Liquidity Provider typically liquidates all or a portion of the municipal securities held in the Inverse Floater

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Trust. A liquidation shortfall occurs if the Trust Certificates exceed the proceeds of the sale of the bonds in the Inverse Floater Trust ("Liquidation Shortfall"). When a fund invests in inverse floater securities on a recourse basis, the fund typically enters into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where the fund is required to repay the Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, a fund investing in a recourse inverse floater security bears the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the inverse floater structure during the period ended March 31, 2026, was approximately $139,035,110, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.89%.

At March 31, 2026, accumulated net unrealized depreciation on investments was $19,241,117, consisting of $11,177,246 gross unrealized appreciation and $30,418,363 gross unrealized depreciation.

At March 31, 2026, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Schedule of Investments).

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PROXY RESULTS (Unaudited)

A special meeting of the fund's Common Stockholders and holders of VMTP Shares was held on November 20, 2025 for the election of additional Board members whose terms commenced on January 1, 2026. The results were as follows:

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|  | Shares | Shares |
|  | For | Withheld |
| To elect two Class I Directors:<sup>†</sup>  | To elect two Class I Directors:<sup>†</sup>  | To elect two Class I Directors:<sup>†</sup>  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew J. Donohue | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32857407 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8070849 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Francine J. Bovich | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32878793 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8049463 |
| To elect one Class II Director:<sup>††</sup>  | To elect one Class II Director:<sup>††</sup>  | To elect one Class II Director:<sup>††</sup>  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bradley J. Skapyak | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32900507 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8027749 |
| To elect one Class III Director:<sup>†††</sup>  | To elect one Class III Director:<sup>†††</sup>  | To elect one Class III Director:<sup>†††</sup>  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Roslyn M. Watson | &nbsp;&nbsp; 32654074 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 8274182 |

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|:---|:---|
| <sup>†</sup> <br>| *Each Board Member's initial term expires in 2028.* |
| <sup>††</sup> <br>| *The Board Member's initial term expires in 2026.* |
| <sup>†††</sup> <br>| *The Board Member's initial term expires in 2027.* |

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENT ADVISORY, ADMINISTRATION AND SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS (Unaudited)

At a meeting of the fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") held on October 28-29, 2025, the Board considered the renewal of the fund's Management Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services, and the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement (together with the Management Agreement, the "Agreements"), pursuant to which Insight North America LLC (the "Sub-Adviser") provides day-to-day management of the fund's investments. The Board members, none of whom are "interested persons" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the fund, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. In considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board considered several factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.

<u>Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund.</u> The Board considered information provided to it at the meeting and in previous presentations from representatives of the Adviser regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to funds in the BNY fund complex, including the fund. Representatives of the Adviser noted that the fund is a closed-end fund without daily inflows and outflows of capital and provided the fund's asset size.

The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, the fund's portfolio management personnel and that the Adviser also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board also considered the Adviser's extensive administrative, accounting and compliance infrastructures, as well as the Adviser's supervisory activities over the Sub-Adviser.

<u>Comparative Analysis of the Fund's Performance and Management Fee and Expense Ratio.</u> The Board reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge"), an independent provider of investment company data based on classifications provided by Thomson Reuters Lipper ("Lipper"), which included information comparing (1) the fund's performance with the performance of a group of leveraged closed-end general and insured municipal debt funds selected by Broadridge as comparable to the fund (the "Performance Group") and with a broader group of funds consisting of all leveraged closed-end general and insured municipal debt funds (the "Performance Universe"), all for various periods ended September 30, 2025, and (2) the fund's actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of the same group of funds in the Performance Group (the "Expense Group") and with a broader group of funds consisting of leveraged closed-end general and insured municipal debt funds, excluding outliers (the "Expense Universe"), the information for which was derived in part from fund financial statements available to Broadridge as of the date of its analysis. The Adviser previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Broadridge used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENT ADVISORY, ADMINISTRATION AND SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS (Unaudited) (*continued*)

*Performance Comparisons.* Representatives of the Adviser stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations and policies and the extent and manner in which leverage is employed that may be applicable to the fund and comparison funds and the end date selected. The Board also considered the fund's performance in light of overall financial market conditions. The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser the results of the comparisons and considered that the fund's total return performance, on a net asset value basis, was above the Performance Group median for all periods, except for the one-year period when the fund's total return performance was below the Performance Group median, and was above the Performance Universe median, on a net asset value basis, for all periods, except for the one-, three- and four-year periods when the fund's total return performance was below the Performance Universe median. The Board also considered that the fund's total return performance, on a market price basis, was above the Performance Group median for the one- and two-year periods, was at the Performance Group median for the ten-year period, and was below the Performance Group median for the three-, four- and five-year periods, and was above the Performance Universe median, on a market price basis, for the one- and two-year periods, and was below the Performance Universe median for the three-, four-, five- and ten-year periods. The Board also considered that the fund's yield performance, on a net asset value basis and on a market price basis, was above the Performance Group median for five of the ten one-year periods ended September 30th, and was above the Performance Universe median for seven of the ten one-year periods ended September 30th. The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser the reasons for the fund's underperformance versus the Performance Group and Performance Universe during certain periods under review and noted that the portfolio managers are very experienced with an impressive long-term track record and continued to apply a consistent investment strategy. The Board also considered the relative proximity of the fund's performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe medians during certain periods when the fund's performance was below median. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund's calendar year total returns (on a net asset value basis) to the returns of the fund's benchmark index, and it was noted that the fund's returns were above the returns of the index in seven of the ten calendar years shown.

*Management Fee and Expense Ratio Comparisons.* The Board reviewed and considered the contractual management fee rate payable by the fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services and the sub-advisory services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, respectively. In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the actual management fee rate paid by the fund over the fund's last fiscal year, which included reductions for a fee waiver arrangement in place that reduced the management fee paid to the Adviser. The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses as a percentage of average net assets of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons.

The Board considered that, based on common assets alone, the fund's contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund's actual management fee was lower than the Expense Group median and lower than the Expense Universe median actual management fee, and the fund's total expenses were lower than the

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Expense Group median and lower than the Expense Universe median total expenses, and that, based on common assets and leveraged assets together, the fund's contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund's actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median actual management fee, and the fund's total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median total expenses.

Representatives of the Adviser stated that the Adviser has agreed, until May 31, 2026, to waive receipt of a portion of its management fee from the fund in the amount of .10% of the value of the fund's average weekly net assets (including net assets representing Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares outstanding).

Representatives of the Adviser reviewed with the Board the management or investment advisory fees paid by funds advised by the Adviser that are in the same Lipper category as the fund (the "Similar Funds"), and explained the nature of the Similar Funds. They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors, noting that the fund is a closed-end fund. The Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Funds to evaluate the appropriateness of the fund's management fee. Representatives of the Adviser noted that there were no separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios advised by the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund.

The Board considered the fee payable to the Sub-Adviser in relation to the fee payable to the Adviser by the fund and the respective services provided by the Sub-Adviser and the Adviser. The Board also took into consideration that the Sub-Adviser's fee is paid by the Adviser, out of its fee from the fund, and not the fund.

<u>Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale.</u> Representatives of the Adviser reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by the Adviser and its affiliates and the resulting profitability percentage for managing the fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to the Adviser and its affiliates for managing the funds in the BNY fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not excessive, given the services rendered and service levels provided by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also considered the fee waiver arrangement and its effect on the profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Adviser's approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire BNY fund complex. The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.

The Board considered, on the advice of its counsel, the profitability analysis (1) as part of its evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreements, considered in relation to the mix of services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, supported the renewal of the Agreements and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND'S INVESTMENT ADVISORY, ADMINISTRATION AND SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS (Unaudited) (*continued*)

shareholders. Representatives of the Adviser stated that, because the fund is a closed-end fund without daily inflows and outflows of capital, there were not significant economies of scale at this time to be realized by the Adviser in managing the fund's assets. Representatives of the Adviser also stated that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the BNY fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund's asset level. The Board also considered potential benefits to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser from acting as investment adviser and sub-investment adviser, respectively, and took into consideration that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the fund's investments.

At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreements. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are satisfactory and appropriate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board was generally satisfied with the fund's relative performance and the fund's performance as compared to the fund's performance benchmark index, in light of the considerations described above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board concluded that the fees paid to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser continued to be appropriate under the circumstances and in light of the factors and the totality of the services provided as discussed above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by the Adviser in connection with the fee rate charged to the fund pursuant to the Management Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.

In evaluating the Agreements, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with the Adviser and its affiliates and the Sub-Adviser, of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser and the services provided to the fund by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the fund and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreements, including information on the investment performance of the fund in comparison to similar funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to the fund; and compliance reports. In addition, the Board's consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for the fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of the Agreements for the fund, or substantially similar agreements for other BNY funds that the Board oversees, during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and representatives of the

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Adviser. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board's conclusions may be based, in part, on its consideration of the fund's arrangements, or substantially similar arrangements for other BNY funds that the Board oversees, in prior years. The Board determined to renew the Agreements.

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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.

240 Greenwich Street <br>New York, NY 10286

**Directors**

Joseph S. DiMartino, Chairman

Francine J. Bovich

Andrew J. Donohue

Joan Gulley

Alan H. Howard

Robin A. Melvin<sup>†</sup>

Bradley J. Skapyak

Burton N. Wallack

Roslyn M. Watson

Benaree Pratt Wiley<sup>†</sup>

<sup>†</sup> *Elected by VMTP Shares Holders*

**Officers**

President

David DiPetrillo

Chief Legal Officer

Peter M. Sullivan

Vice President and Secretary

Sarah S. Kelleher

Vice Presidents and Assistant Secretaries

Deirdre Cunnane

Amanda Quinn

Lisa M. King

Jeff Prusnofsky

Treasurer

James Windels

Vice Presidents

Daniel Goldstein

Joseph Martella

Assistant Treasurers

Roberto G. Mazzeo

Gavin C. Reilly

Assistant Treasurers (continued)

Robert Salviolo

Robert Svagna

**Chief Compliance Officer**

Joseph W. Connolly

**Portfolio Managers**

Thomas Casey

Jeffrey B. Burger

**Adviser**

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

**Sub-Adviser**

Insight North America LLC

**Custodian**

The Bank of New York Mellon

**Counsel**

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

**Transfer Agent, Registrar and Dividend Disbursing Agent**

Computershare Inc. (Common Stock)

The Bank of New York Mellon (VMTP Shares)

**Stock Exchange Listing**

NYSE Symbol: LEO

**Initial SEC Effective Date**

9/23/87

*The fund's net asset value per share appears in the following publications: Barron's, Closed-End Bond Funds section under the heading "Municipal Bond Funds" every Monday; The Wall Street Journal, Mutual Funds section under the heading "Closed-End Bond Funds" every Monday.*

*Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the Act that the fund may purchase shares of its beneficial interest in the open market when it can do so at prices below the then current net asset value per share.*

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For More Information

**BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.**

240 Greenwich Street <br>New York, NY 10286

**Adviser**

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. <br>240 Greenwich Street <br>New York, NY 10286

**Sub-Adviser**

Insight North America LLC <br>200 Park Avenue, 7th Floor <br>New York, NY 10166

**Custodian**

The Bank of New York Mellon <br>240 Greenwich Street <br>New York, NY 10286

**Transfer Agent & Registrar (Common Stock)**

Computershare Inc. <br>480 Washington Boulevard <br>Jersey City, NJ 07310

**Dividend Disbursing Agent (Common Stock)**

Computershare Inc. <br>P.O. Box 30170 <br>College Station, TX 77842

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**Ticker Symbol:** LEO

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The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The fund's Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent six-month period ended June 30, 2026 is available at www.bny.com/investments and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.

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**Item 2.** **Code of Ethics.**

Not applicable.

**Item 3.** **Audit Committee Financial Expert.**

Not applicable.

**Item 4.** **Principal Accountant Fees and Services.**

Not applicable.

**Item 5.** **Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.**

Not applicable.

**Item 6.** **Investments.**

Not applicable.

**Item 7.** **Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 8.** **Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 9.** **Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 10.** **Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 11.** **Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.**

Not applicable.

**Item 12.** **Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 13.** **Portfolio Managers for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 14.** **Purchases of Equity Securities By Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.** 

Not applicable.

**Item 15.** **Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.** 

There have been no materials changes to the procedures applicable to Item 15.

**Item 16.** **Controls and Procedures.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation
of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the Registrant's
disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form
N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by
the Registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management, including
its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) There were no changes to the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.

**Item 17.** **Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.**

Not applicable.

**Item 18.** **Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.** 

Not applicable.

**Item 19.** **Exhibits.**

(a)(1) Not applicable.

(a)(2) Not applicable.

(a)(3) [Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940](ex_99-302cert0853.htm).

(a)(4) Not applicable.

a)(5) Not applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) [Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940](ex_99-906cert0853.htm).

**SIGNATURES<br>** 

<br> 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.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.

By: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 21, 2026

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: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 21, 2026

By: <u>/s/ James Windels</u>

James Windels

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: May 21, 2026

**EXHIBIT INDEX**

(a)(3) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.CERT)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.906CERT)

## Ex-99.Cert

[EX-99.CERT]—Exhibit (a)(3)

**SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION**

I, David J. DiPetrillo, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.;

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 financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report 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 officer(s) 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):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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.

By: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 21, 2026

**SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION**

I, James Windels, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.;

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 financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report 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 officer(s) 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):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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.

By: <u>/s/ James Windels</u>

James Windels

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: May 21, 2026

## Exhibit 99.906

[EX-99.906CERT]

Exhibit (b)

**SECTION 906 CERTIFICATIONS**

In connection with this report on Form N-CSR for the Registrant as furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

By: <u>/s/ David J. DiPetrillo</u>

David J. DiPetrillo

President (Principal Executive Officer)<br>

Date: May 21, 2026

By: <u>/s/ James Windels</u>

James Windels

Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: May 21, 2026

*This certificate is furnished pursuant to the requirements of Form N-CSR and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*