S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'SP-1+' short-term rating to the City of Augusta, Kansas? $7.33 million series 2026-1 general obligation (GO) temporary notes. At the same time, we affirmed our 'AA-' long-term rating on the city's existing GO bonds. The outlook is stable. AUSTIN (S&P Global Ratings) July 21, 2026—S&P Global Ratings today took the rating actions listed above. The stable outlook reflects our view that the city will maintain stable financial performance and manage its debt burden, given limited additional issuance plans in our outlook horizon. Should Augusta experience material deficits, leading it to draw down on its available cash balance, we could consider lowering the rating. All other factors remaining consistent, we could consider raising the rating if
